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Revisit the 2020 SAMMY Awards ahead of Tonight’s 2021 Livestream Show
It has been one year since the 2020 SAMMY Awards took place in Syracuse, at the Palace Theater in Eastwood. So…
The Haunt in Ithaca is Demolished, but New Location Coming Soon
Beloved live music venue The Haunt in Ithaca, NY has been recently sold and demolished, but relocation begins…
“It Runs in the Blood” Takes Indie Band Council From Farm Life to…
The indie band of brothers, Council, has announced their upcoming EP It Runs In The Blood. On May 28, their third…
22 Years Later: Trey Anastasio Band makes Landmark Theatre Debut
Thursday, February 22, 2001 was a frigid night in Syracuse, yet Armory Square was alive and well. With no Phish…
Flashback: Jerry Garcia Band Creates Lake Effect Sound at SUNY Oswego –…
What is it about Upstate New York Winter's that make great music artists bring their multi-colored California…
X Ambassadors Release Mesmerizing “skip.that.party” with Jensen McRae,…
February 12 marked the premiere of “skip.that.party,” a collaboration between multi-platinum-selling rock band X…
Westcott Community Center and Joe Driscoll Announce their Vantastic Fundraiser
Westcott Community Center announced a fundraiser for a new van that they call the Vantastic Fundraiser. The…
Hearing Aide: Evil Key “The Host”
Syracuse based rapper Evil Key (Jonas Nicholson) follows his 2020 release SAVE FACE//ESCAPE FATE with his newest…
SAMMYS Announces Nominees for 2021 Season
Syracuse Area Music Awards, or more commonly known as the SAMMYS, announce their nominated Syracuse area musicians…
Flashback: Phish performs at The Haunt in Ithaca, January 29, 1990
It was January 29, 1990 in Central New York and, yes, it was snowing. Fans who attended the Phish show that night…
Flashback: Jerry Garcia and Howard Wales bring Hooteroll? to Syracuse University
On January 22, 1972 Jerry Garcia performed at Setnor Auditorium on Syracuse University campus with his first live…
X Ambassadors Announce Hyper-Creative New Multi-Part Project (Eg)
X Ambassadors have announced a collaborative project with emerging artists, creating an eclectic atmosphere for…
The State Theatre of Ithaca Announces First Ever Virtual Concert
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, 'virtual concerts' have come to be a familiar set of words. Fortunately, The State…
Best of 2020: Best Tours and Drive-In Shows
NYS Music's Best of 2020 series concludes with a look at the best Tours and Drive-In shows of a year we'd all like…
Happy Birthday, Al Schnier
NYS Music would like to wish a healthy and happy birthday to guitarist Al Schnier who turns 53 years old today.…
Best of 2020: Cover Song, Jam & What We Missed The Most
As we continue to warm up to the new year, there are a few more musical moments from 2020 that merit special…
GrassRoots Festival Launches Save Your Roots Campaign and Live-Stream
The GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance launches its Save Your Roots campaign and live-stream benefit at the…
27 Years Later: Phish Play Final Binghamton Show During Historic Run
It's somewhat surprising that during the storied touring career of Phish, they've only played five shows in the…
Rocking To The Beat of Humanity – The Past, Present, and Future of Live…
Live music venues in New York such as the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, State Theater in Ithaca and Tralf Music…
This Darkness has got to Give: The State of Venues Across New York
Back in June, photographers working with NYS Music, with no live music to shoot, began looking at the venues we…