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Songwriter, philanthropist, and finance revolutionist Pete Muller will be performing live at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, with his band The Kindred Souls, to celebrate the release of his live album Live from…

The Irish Arts Center (IAC) has announced a thrilling new multi-year partnership with Carnegie Hall, the iconic concert hall, and Askonas Holt, the eminent international arts management company, to present an annual concert in celebration…

Norwegian duo Oakland Rain will join folk singer-songwriter Judy Collins in Westbury and New York City with the release of their first English album, Twin Flames Part I: The Evergreen.  Photo by Ingvild Lyngnes Maren and Charlotte of…

Widespread Panic's 2024 got cut short with guitarist Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis. Their June Red Rocks run would be their last shows of the year. No Halloween, no New Year's, no Mexico. Plus twelve announced shows in Asheville,…

The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards has announced the nominees for its seventh annual award ceremony. The event will be held on April 27 at Proctors.  2023 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The Eddies Awards…

Punk rock fans are in for a treat this summer as two legendary bands, Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion, team up for their first ever co-headlining tour. Dubbed the Summer Of Discontent Tour, the run will span from July 22 through August…

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins will celebrate her 85th birthday at Rochester’s Theatre at Innovation Square on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Shervin Lainez The author, activist, poet and icon will perform in Rochester as part of…

The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival at the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY has announced the 2025 Musicians Lineup for the event being held from July 16-20.  Some artists included in this year’s lineup include Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush…

Last night, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special full of memorable skits and emotional performances in an apt love-letter to the long-running sketch show.

Playing For Change, a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to unifying the world through the power of music, is set to premiere a momentous rendition of “Fly Like An Eagle,” a timeless anthem of…