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Nine-time Grammy Award winning artist John Legend has announced dates for his 2014 North American acoustic spring tour - An Evening with John Legend: The All of Me Tour. The tour will begin on March 20th in Temecula, CA at the Penchanga…

Enthusiastic fans filed into Albany's Hart Theatre at The Egg on Sunday, March 30th, to view the ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro. Since the age of four, the 38-year-old phenom proved to be very entertaining and a one-of-a-kind…

Downtown Albany has more than a few hidden gems among the myriad of businesses, state and local government buildings, cultural attractions, restaurants and bars in the historic area. Among them is Franklin’s Tower, a restaurant and music…

Putnam Den hosted two soulful bands, Alan Evans Playonbrother and Turkuaz, this past Thursday the 27th of March that rocked the roof off the venue. Both acts had new music to share with fans that eagerly filled up the dance floor. With…

On Friday March 22nd and Saturday March 23rd, Soulive took to the Brooklyn Bowl stage to finish off their eight night "Bowlive" residency. The coveted residency is in its fifth year, and always brings out special guests from all over the…

Rhubarb sucks. At least that's what their website "rhubarbsucks.com" would seem to indicate. However, the music of Rhubarb, self-described as "twisted psychedelic funk", that also contains elements of surf rock, grunge, jazz and more, most…

Night Lights Fall Music Festival is only venturing into their fourth year, but they packed a serious punch in terms of talent when they made their initial announcement this past week.  Also known as "The Carnival of Lights," the annual…

North Creek, New York natives, and Adirondack roots rock band Decadence, are heading off to California to work with Waylon Jenning's son, Shooter Jennings on their next album. Shooter will help produce the album. In September of 2013,…

We are proud to present a new feature on - Editor's Playlists. Each week, one of our staff members will take the helm and create a playlist of their own choosing, featuring music from upcoming shows, favorite bands, Upstate artists, music…

After close matchups throughout the Sweet Sixteen, we have our Elite Eight bands! Big Leg Emma and Funktional Flow come from the 716/585 West Region, each winning by a vote of 51%-48%. Close matchups were found, with some as close as 5%,…