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The Freedom Park Foundation in Scotia has announced the lineup for its 2025 Summer Concert Series, offering visitors a summer of free, family friendly fun. Freedom Park The 2025 Summer Concert Series runs from June 25 to August 23.…

Antone’s All-Stars will take the stage at Damrosch Park on June 29 for a special 50th anniversary concert presented by Lincoln Center. As part of the Summer for the City series, this one-night-only performance honors the legendary…

The Geneva Music Festival is back in Upstate New York this summer, bringing together a great mix of music and local wine across the Finger Lakes region. The 2025 lineup includes internationally known musicians performing pieces by…

The Dreadnoughts’ "Polka Pit" is a riot of punk, polkas, and protest anthems for the end of the world. The Dreadnoughts are trying to start a revolution, and "Polka Pit" is the soundtrack. Polkas, tarantellas, sea shanties, and…

The Crandell Theatre is in the midst of a massive renovation and restoration project. Located in the Village of Chatham, the Crandell Theatre is Columbia County’s oldest and largest single-screen movie theatre, opened in 1926. After 99…

Bronx Summer Jam returns Saturday, June 21 for its fourth annual celebration of local music, featuring emerging local artists and DJs. Hosted by Bronx-based production company Sirens & Kings, the free, all-ages event at Bronx Park East…

May 31st, Park Theater Hudson played host to Beccs and Allie Young for not only a show, but one of those rare, full-body music experiences. An event where you don’t just hear it, you feel it in your chest, your bones and your mood the next…

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival announced the lineup for their 27th season, hosting performances at historic venues across Cooperstown. For each of the five events diverse ensembles will play genres from blues to jazz to…

Andy Kim, legendary singer and songwriter and 2019 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, was added to the Hoochenanny Whiskey and Music Festival in Rochester. Kim joins Tommy Brunett's All-Star Cavalcade of Scoundrels. This year’s…

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast presents a compelling new episode titled “The Spirit of American Music: Aaron Copland and the Copland House,” hosted by Tom Needham. This installment shines a spotlight on the…