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Update: Battle of the NYC Festivals: Panorama Gains Political Support, Poses…
UPDATE 12/29/2015
In the ongoing development of New York City festival news, it was announced recently that key…
Former Jillian’s Building Purchased at Steep Discount
The former Albany home of sports bar and adult arcade Jillian's from 1999 to 2012 was purchased last month by two…
Phish Release 11/22/94 Archive Show
In the middle of their 47-show U.S. tour in 1994, Phish stopped at the University of Missouri on a Tuesday and blew…
A Fine Folkin’ Fall at the State Theater
Taking a nice scenic drive down Cayuga Lake in autumn, red, orange and yellow lines the roadway while the early…
Capital Region Punk Scene Hits Rough Patch
The Capital Region hardcore, metal, and punk scene is currently in a state of distress. Over the past few months…
DMX Now a Hip IHop Artist
Where My Hot Dogs At? No, the headline is not a misprint. Yes, rap artist DMX was seen working at a Buffalo-area…
SU Organist to Play in Troy Friday
The Syracuse Alumni Club of the Capital District and the American Guild Of Organist are teaming up to bring a…
Kenny Rogers Announces Retirement From Touring
After 57 years of being a mainstay in the music world, Kenny Rogers made a big announcement this week: He will…
Space Carnival Announces Fall Dates
Prophetic? Perhaps. Oneonta-based funk masters Space Carnival announced its "Water on Mars" tour this week,…
Arturo O’Farrill Jazz Septet to Play Albany’s Massry Center for the…
Grammy Award winner and celebrated composer Arturo O'Farrill will perform with his Jazz Septet for Latin Jazz Night…
Electric Light Orchestra Rolls Out New Album November 2015
For the first time in more than a decade, Electric Light Orchestra will be back in the new bins of record stores on…
Elise Testone to Play Amy Winehouse Tribute Shows in NYC
American Idol finalist Elise Testone will present her "Thankful For Amy" All-Star Tribute to Amy Winehouse on Nov.…
Holly Bowling to Perform Solo Phish Renditions at Saint Rose
Classically trained pianist Holly Bowling will perform her re-imagined Phish songs for the Capital District with an…
Pope Francis Set to Release First Album In November
While Pope Francis was en route to Madison Square Garden to say mass on Sept. 25, the Vatican announced a new…
Fuck the Facts Adds Buffalo Date to Tour
Legendary Canadian grindcore rockers Fuck the Facts will take over Sugar City in Buffalo on Nov. 19 as part of…
Jeanne Sagan Departs All That Remains
Bassist Jeanne Sagan of All That Remains has decided to part ways from her metal brothers after 10 years in the…
The Low Beat Releases October Event Schedule
Continuing its successful track record of bringing quality shows to the Albany area, The Low Beat has raised the…
A Tribe Called Quest to Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Landmark Debut Album
Fans of the Native Tongue Posse, update your calendars for the re-release of one of hip-hop's seminal LPs.
A Tribe…
‘Happy Birthday’ Copyright Nullified in Court
"Happy Birthday," one of the best-known songs in the English language and a staple at any American child's birthday…
Syracuse Area Band’s Bus Broken Into; Reward Offered
Mike McKay, leader of the Syracuse-based band that bears his name, announced on his Facebook page that the band's…