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In what will surely cause a ripple effect across the Upstate New York and Northeast music scene, longtime North Country act Lucid will take a touring hiatus in the coming months. “We’re certainly not breaking up — that’s something we…

Despite many fans with hopes to the contrary, no, moe.down will not be revived this year. When the band announced that there wouldn't be a moe.down in 2015, the first time in 15 years, fans were devastated. .rons started to have hope for…

Bluegrass music may not be what’s on the radio, but the attendance at this past Saturday’s Greensky Bluegrass and Horseshoes and Hand Grenades show in New York City showed a healthy dose of support for one of the roots of what we’ve come to…

On Friday, February 5 Annie in the Water will be returning to Funk 'n Waffles with St. Lenox  who are sure to bring a unique mix to downtown Syracuse. Annie in the Water whose roots remain in Watertown NY, will be making their second stop…

Widespread Panic drummer Todd Nance is back from his time away. He was seen behind the drum kit during yesterday's soundcheck at their Panic en la Playa destination music festival in Mexico.   Widespread Panic had announced that Nance…

The atmospheric weather phenomenon known as El Nino has blown more snow over Colorado than the state has seen in several years. One recent show at the Fox Theater on January 22 in Boulder, CO featuring a trio of roots reggae/ska bands,…

The Ether Project, a new jam band experience that brings the audience into the creation of the music, will bring special guest Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band) with them to Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, February 5. The process of engaging…

Borahm Lee and Adam Deitch are two of Brooklyn's busiest producer/musicians. Just days before embarking on a western U.S. tour as drummer for funk band Lettuce, Deitch and his collaborator Lee, known collectively as Break Science, nailed a…

Saratoga Springs police are currently in search of a possible street video that shows a street performer being attacked, according to the Times Union. Police are also talking to downtown bar owners about the situation. According to the…

The initial lineup for the fourth Annual Susquehanna Breakdown has been announced. On May 20-21, the Pavillion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania, will welcome Railroad Earth, the Infamous Stringdusters, Twiddle, Fruition and of…