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On February 28th in downtown Rochester, the Bug Jar was filling up with an eclectic variety of show-goers. Kilts, pink scrubs, studded black leather boots, cat ear hoodies, tucked in polo shirts, lime green rainboots, and dressy white…

It's not often you hear of someone under the age of 25 releasing a Big Band album. The sounds of yesteryear are traditionally left for the over 50 crowd. However, University of Rochester student, Joey Stempien, is not like the rest of…

Electric City hosted a packed night of metal as Orbit Culture brought their Death Above Life North American tour through Buffalo, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. The smaller venue created a close atmosphere that suited the lineup well, with…

Jesse Welles brought a powerful buzz to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on Saturday, March 7 for a sold out show. The excitement in the building was palpable. After spending the summer building momentum on the festival and club…

Lights shined brightly on the Central New York music community on Friday, March 6 as the 2026 edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) took place at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse. London McDaniel and the Plan Z perform…

The spirit of George Harrison was present in Albany on Friday, March 6, as All You Need it George, an all-star tribute to Harrison took the stage at Lark Hall. Calling on Harrison's solo and Beatles catalog, as well as a few…

After years of anticipation, the wait is finally over as Fetty Wap is back on the road for his Official Welcome Home Concert tour, with a stop at Albany's Palace Theatre on Thursday, April 16. From chart-topping anthems that defined a…

The newest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features audio from a talk by AJ Rok Woodson, founding member of the pioneering Hip-Hop group JVC Force. The program was recorded during a special event…

As you walked in the door to The Song and Dance in Syracuse on Wednesday, March 4th, you are greeted with turns and stairs and a sense of, “Is this a music venue or an apartment building?” But as you follow the signs downstairs you begin…

Flushing Town Hall, an historic Queens music venue, has announced that it will be hosting a NEA Jazz Masters concert, “A Tribute to Miles Davis,” on March 20th. The concert and tribute will honor the Jazz icon, Miles Davis, who would have…