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New York rock band Vampire Weekend has announced their “‘Only God Was Above Us Tour Part 2” dates, including performances in Saratoga Springs and East Aurora at the Borderland Festival in June and September respectively. The band’s…

The lineup for the 18th annual OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival has been announced with performances scheduled for August 1-3, 2025 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.  The festival, presented by Bell in collaboration…

Musicians for Musicians (MFM) is the name of a New York City-based non-profit advocating for fair treatment of working musicians, especially in the way of payment for live performances. Its membership includes big-name players like jazz…

Pop Singer and Actress McKenna Camille released a new original single just in time for Valentine’s Day. "SITUATIONSHIP" is now streaming on all platforms. "SITUATIONSHIP" was inspired by McKenna’s own personal experience. It’s about…

Today is the day! We are so excited to share with you all what we have been so hard at work for since we last saw each other - the lineup for the 7th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest taking place in picturesque Stewart Park June 20-22, 2025,…

Betty & The Baby Boomers, the lushly harmonic quintet romantically regarded by many Hudson Valley music aficionados as the voice of the Hudson River, introduces its new album Quite Early Morning in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…

Vince Gill, the 22-time Grammy winner and highly-acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer, announced today that he will embark on a 30+ city summer tour with a stop at Kodak Center Main Theater in Rochester, NY, on May 8, and…

The Glens Falls Symphony will host “An Afternoon of Piano Music” with pianist Chris Reynolds on March 16 at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls, NY. Chris Reynolds “An Afternoon of Piano Music” follows the 2024-25…

Port Chester's legendary Capitol Theatre has revealed its plans to honor another legend, the late Phil Lesh, renowned bassist of the Grateful Dead. Lesh, who passed away in October of last year, has a special relationship with the venue,…

The Made In New York International Jazz Gala is making its highly anticipated return to New York City on May 31, featuring Grammy-winning artists performing at the Manhattan School of Music. In 2013, Made In New York introduced the…