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On Tuesday, August 19, Cypress Hill headlined the Dank Daze of Summer tour at the en plein air culture center, Lewiston ArtPark. Celebrating 90's hip hop party culture with dancing, drinks and natural haze with hip hop groups: The…

The latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features Broadway Blotto and filmmaker Rob Lichter—better known to fans as Bert Blotto—discussing the new documentary Hello! My Name Is Blotto. The film…

County fairs in New York State have a history deeply rooted in the state's agriculture heritage that started as informal gatherings of elite farmers. These fairs were an opportunity for farmers to showcase advancements and innovations. …

The Louis Armstrong House Museum has announced the 2025 cohorts of the Armstrong Now Artist-in-Residence program. The Louis Armstrong House Museum celebrates Louis Armstrong's powerful legacy through guided tours of his historic…

Bird Streets, the alter-ego of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Brodeur, is back with a new single, “It’s A Start,” for his upcoming third album, The Escape Artist. The single is a rich, mellifluous embodiment of the soft…

The Park Theater Foundation has announced the return of Adirondack Americana Music Series. Taking place at The Hub in Brant Lake, the free concerts will be on Saturdays from September 13 through October 11. Now in its second year, the…

Music fans are still buzzing more than a week after the last note was struck at the Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival. Hoochenanny served up a perfect cocktail of comfort, fine spirits and good tunes. People who missed out want to…

In a town known for its storied musical legacy, The Colony was bursting with a fresh jolt of funk-fueled Bourbon Street energy on August 13th, when Albany-based ensemble The NolaNauts delivered a performance that felt more like a New…

Rochester's chamber ensemble fivebyfive is celebrating its tenth year anniversary with a bold 2025-2026 season that features two major productions. This year's milestone season is titled "Of This World", serving as a tribute to the…

Horizons, the second LP from Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, is a step in the right direction for a band at the forefront of a renewal of country and bluegrass music. The album is filled with material previously performed live, taking…