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Neko Case has announced her 2026 North American tour alongside the release of her latest single, “Winchester Mansion of Sound,” – the most poignant and elegy track from her upcoming album Neon Grey Midnight Green. The song is…

Acclaimed violinist David Garrett has announced his upcoming tour in support of his latest album Millennium Symphony, marking an exciting new chapter in his career. Garrett and his band will perform live at Town Hall in New York City on…

This past Wednesday, August 13, the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock hosted artist Evan Honer and opener harf. The sold out show was long anticipated after the original show date, scheduled for this past May, was postponed. Before doors…

Storms have two modes: ruin your day or make it unforgettable. On August 13th, the New York State Food Festival gambled on sunshine and music under the wide-open sky of the Empire State Plaza. Mother Nature laughed in their face. …

Singaporean-born and NYC based pop singer/songwriter Kyle Waves has released his new EP Signals. The EP is available on all streaming platforms, and features six pop tracks that detail the emotional complexities of the romantic experience.…

The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave will host the 42nd Annual Iroquois Arts Festival on August 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event celebrates Haudenosaunee creativity through dance, storytelling, and an art market featuring both…

Lincoln Center isn’t the first place you would think for a self-described “ratchet” rapper to headline a major music festival - but that’s exactly what happened at Ruidosa Fest on Saturday, August 9.  Photo Credit: Aidan Lukomnik …

Utica DIY, a concert promoter based in the greater Utica area, started bringing the harcore and punk scene back to life two years ago. Now the organization is becoming a pillar of the community, as founder Josh Lyszczarz shared with NYS…

The Electric Brew Music Festival will return for its second year, saying goodbye to the summer festival season with a full day of live music. This year's collaborative dance music festival is on September 6 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the…