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Umphrey's Mcgee announced yesterday that they will be releasing a new album later this year. The progressive-rock band will release their eighth studio album titled, Similar Skin, on June 10th. Also announced today is the new album will…

On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Equifunk threw a Leprechaun's Ball during the day at (Le) Poisson Rouge to celebrate the holiday. There was a lot of green throughout the crowd and even more smiles on stage as three bands tore through their…

Daniel Lyon, drummer from Ithaca’s electronic trio SOLARiS, has released his first solo album Onyx under the name LYON. The album is under an hour with a range of 11 ambient tracks, an easy listen that is ideal for relaxing at home or in…

Appearing at the Silk City Dinner Bar & Lounge on Wednesday, March 19th is Philadelphia electronic improvisational super group “Meddling Kids”, comprised of Mike Greenfield from Lotus on drums, Clay Parnell from Particle and Brothers…

After the initial announcement of this year's XRIJF headliners, Earth, Wind and Fire & Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell being announced earlier this year - the final lineup has now been announced for the…

Metal Heads in Saratoga Springs will be delighted to hear about METAL NIGHT, Wednesday, March 19th at Putnam Den. Mobile Deathcamp, and their vicious guitars, will be headlining the show with local bands Satan Place, Dark Matter, and Jesus…

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As award season is upon us, it is our pleasure to share with you the very talented recipients of the 2014 SAMMY Awards that were handed out March 7th at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse, NY.  The SAMMYs were founded in 1993 by Frank…