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The Ramones Celebrate Debut Album’s 50th Anniversary
April 23, 1976. Fifty years ago, four rockers from Queens changed music forever. To commemorate the half-century…
The Wailers Bring 50 Years of Positive Vibrations to Brooklyn Bowl
Reggae history isn’t something you usually get to experience live in 2026, but The Wailers aren’t your typical…
ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair Celebrates 66 Years with Rare…
New York City’s cultural calendar gets a major highlight this spring as the ABAA New York International…
Kiki Kramer Channels Dark Pop and Greek Tragedy on New Single “dionysus”
New York City’s alt-pop underground continues to evolve, and emerging artist Kiki Kramer is quickly carving out…
Theatrical Release of Greg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Subtext, along with Rolling Stone Films, has announced the domestic theatrical release of Greg Allman: The Music…
Echo Bloom Turn Grief Into Motion on Anabasis
There’s a moment early in Anabasis where everything feels like it might come apart, rhythm splintering, guitars…
Zedd Brings Zedd In The Park to New York City
Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Zedd announced that Zedd In The Park will make its East Coast debut at…
46th Annual Old Songs Festival Announces Performers and Activities
The 46th Annual Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance has announced its return to Altamont, NY, for a…
Ithaca Reggae Fest 2026 Sets the Summer Groove at Stewart Park
Reggae returns to Cayuga Lake, reviving Ithaca Reggae Fest at Stewart Park June 26–28. The weekend celebrates how…
OSFL to Present Haydn’s The Creation with International Soloists and Regional…
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) will unite internationally acclaimed soloists, a massed chorus,…
CBGB Festival Returns to Brooklyn With Massive Lineup Featuring Morrissey, Patti…
New York’s punk legacy comes roaring back this fall as the legendary CBGB & OMFUG - Home of Underground Rock…
Waterhole Music Lounge Presents: Party on the Patio 2026 in Saranac Lake
The Waterhole Music Lounge is set to bring the rhythm of summer back to the Adirondacks with the return of its…
Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 "Repertoire and Orchestration” season,…
Divided Sky’s Big Weekend Announces Return Presenting Music on the Mountain
Divided Sky’s Big Weekend has announced its return to Ludlow, Vermont, this May. The weekend is in partnership…
Kerry Kearney Celebrates 30 Years at Long Island Music Hall of Fame
After three decades on the Long Island music scene, Kerry Kearney will celebrate a major milestone with a…
Reason & Ruckus Restore Soul with Sunday Jazz Series
In the Hudson Valley, Sunday nights will begin to slip into something deeper and unspoken, as a new monthly jazz…
Fela Kuti First African Solo Artist Inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that Fela Kuti will be inducted into the 2026 class, making…
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced its full 2026 class on Monday, April 13, with 19 inductees…
Jury Considers Live Nation an Illegal Monopolization over the Ticketing Market
After a long process that began in May 2024, when the Department of Justice (DOJ) and 39 states filed a lawsuit…
UB Center for the Arts Welcomes Community for ‘Spring Into Art’…
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, April 28 for its…