It is a bittersweet feeling – In a time of political and moral separation across the nation, it takes a natural disaster to bring people together to fight for a similar cause. Well, “when life gives you lemons…” Although everyone is most likely aware of the storm’s wake, some might not know about the copious […]
Upcoming Shows
Intrepid Travelers Planning 5th Annual HalloWEEN Show
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Intrepid Travelers Halloween party. They’ll be playing two sets on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Buffalo Iron Works. This year’s theme is “halloWEEN.” The band will intersperse Ween covers among its own music throughout the night. Slip Madigan opens the show. In past years, they’ve had such themes as […]
Dan Tedesco’s ‘Chasing The Lightning’ Tour Makes its Way to Buffalo and Syracuse This Week
Ever wonder what life is like for the independent musicians who come through town? The ones who are not backed by labels, who book their own tours, and do their own promotion? Dan Tedesco made a short documentary about his own life as a working indie musician. Now this singer-songwriter is traveling across the continent […]
Syracuse Area Musicians to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lilith Fair
Twenty years ago, Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan had a vision to create a festival comprised solely of female musicians and bands led by females. What resulted was the highest grossing festival tour of 1997, grossing $16 million. The tour boasted a lineup featuring McLachlan, the Indigo Girls, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Tracy […]
Dopapod Announces New Album ‘Megagem,’ New Year’s Eve Run
Toying around with guessing album title palindromes, fans have been passing the time and patiently waiting for a fifth Dopapod studio album to emerge. Back in June, NYS Music got an inside tip from Chuck Jones and Rob Compa themselves at Disc Jam, divulging that the quartet would add strings, cellos and violins to their […]
Phil Lesh Continues Halloween Tradition at the Capitol Theatre
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Cap. This year marks the fifth annual Phil Lesh Halloween show at The Capitol Theatre, dubbed as Phil-O-Ween. He’ll be performing with his friends in the Terrapin Family Band. Special guests include Nicki Bluhm and Robert Randolph. The fun begins at 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Tickets […]
Twiddle, Pink Talking Fish Headline Adirondack Music Festival in Lake George this Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, the resort town of Lake George will be invaded by the second iteration of the Adirondack Independence Music Festival. Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3 at Charles R. Wood Commons will feature bands like Twiddle, Pink Talking Fish, Kung Fu and the Ryan Montbleau Band for a two-day romp that […]
The McCourys Announce 2017 Fall and Winter Tour
Those who would like to delve into the bluegrass or country music scene need look no further than the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys. They are both prime examples of the genre that spawned a great deal of American music with a style that influenced countless modern musical groups. Their tour, named The […]
Funk Night in Albany on Sept. 21 to be Hosted by Justin Mazer, members of Formula 5, Mister F and more
September’s installment of Funk Night in Albany will featured members of Formula 5, Mister F and Let’s be Leonard, and will be hosted by Justin Mazer and Starbird. The return of Funk Night on August 17 was a rousing success and the crowd that packed The Hollow got down to music from members of Kung […]
Gogol Bordello CD Release Show Coming to The Capitol Theatre Saturday Aug. 26
This Saturday, on August 26, NYC Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello is coming to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester to celebrate the release of their latest CD Seekers and Finders with some assistance from Dave Hause & The Mermaid. Dave Hause & The Mermaid is currently on an extensive tour of the US […]