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Independent Promoters Across New York State
Independent music promotion is the backbone of live entertainment in New York State. Promoters work tirelessly to…
The Dirty Pennies Release Expansive Psych-Rock Single “Bee Sting”
Psychedelic blues and garage rock band The Dirty Pennies just released their first single in almost a year, "Bee…
Life Is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24 To Stop in New York Five Times this Fall
Continuing the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band’s historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert at the…
Music in Western New York – Navigating New York’s Vibrant Music Venues
Exploring the music scene in Western New York reveals a spectrum of venues that reflect the region's cultural…
In Focus: Rochester’s Pan Afrikan Festival
The 16th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival at the Highland Bowl in Rochester hosted by A.B.O.V.E. (Achieving and…
Boy Jr. to Release New single “Still Be Friends”
Rochester-based alt-pop artist Boy Jr. will release a new single titled “Still Be Friends” on August 7th. This…
Historic Barton Opus Pipe Organ Moves to RIT Performing Arts Center
The historic Barton Opus 234 pipe organ will soon make a move from Detroit to Rochester. The nearly 100 year old…
Joe Bonamassa Adds 2024-25 Tour Dates, Multiple Shows Across New York
Blues-rock titan and New York native Joe Bonamassa has announced a spring 2025 tour, set to captivate audiences…
NEO Project: Ithaca-Based Band Brings The Funk All Over New York
Hailing from Ithaca, six-piece funk band NEO Project dazzles audiences with their energetic stage presence and…
Brooklyn-Based Gooseberry Release “Cherry Blossoms” Ahead of…
Brooklyn-based alt-rock band Gooseberry released their brand new single, "Cherry Blossoms," this Friday.…
Canandaigua Announces 2024 Art and Music Festival
The Canandaigua Business Improvement District has announced the 2024 Art and Music Festival, celebrating local…
The Chesterfield Kings Bring Back The Sounds Of The 60’s With 2 Singles
Rochester band, The Chesterfield Kings just released two new singles, “Fly The Astral Plane '' and a cover of one…
Fretless Guitar God Ned Evett Rocks Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester This August
Ned Evett, a pioneer in the world of fretless guitarists, makes his return to upstate New York for the first time…
38 Spesh & Grafh Tab Talib Kweli ‘Right Now’ With Collab Album On…
Upstate meets the boroughs in this latest track between New York mainstays. 38 Spesh and Grafh team-up with Talib…
Rochester’s Concerts By The Shore Continues into Week Four
The Concerts By The Shore summer concert season has entered its fourth week. This Summer concert series takes…
In Focus: of Montreal in Rochester
of Montreal played The Water Street Music Hall in Rochester on June 7. Touring in support of their newest album,…
A Guide to New York’s Music Halls of Fame
New York holds a special place in the history of music, spawning countless superstar artists and musical…
Rochester Artist Sarah De Vallière Releases New Concept Album
Singer-songwriter Sarah De Vallière’s deeply personal concept album, The Healing, was released on June 7.
The…
McKinley James Debuts With ‘Working Class Blues’
Rochester-born McKinley James released his debut album, Working Class Blues, on June 7. With classic sounds…
Live Events at Rochester’s Bug Jar this June
The Bug Jar, located in Rochester, will be hosting a series of events including parties, concerts, and happy hours…