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The 2025 installment of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will take place over June 12-15 at the Bonnaroo Farm, 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Headliners for the 23rd Bonnaroo include Luke Combs, Tyler, The Creator,…

Folk singer and activist Peter Yarrow died in New York City yesterday. The folk singer and activist was best known as being a member of the popular folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-writer of a timeless song in "Puff the Magic…

On Sunday, January 5, Kingston’s Old Dutch Church was the site of a singular spectacular for ears, eyes, and soul. That’s when Ambient Church produced its debut Hudson Valley event featuring Ambient music pioneer Laraaji.  photo by…

He was a one-man businessman who was conscious of the fact that pushing his product could become a life or death situation at any point.

Lifelong New Yorker Paula Tartell has announced her debut single, "Canary" is slated to release on January 8. Producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Paula Tartell is finally releasing her own music - experimental,…

Fresh on the heels of their “Fire & Ice” New Years celebration in Philadelphia, the Disco Biscuits are headed to the West Coast to kick off 'Bubble Tour' on January 16. But a few surprise shows have just been added for the band's East…

The Ithaca-based Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (CCO) has announced their Mozart and Shaw Chamber Music Series and the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra’s Youth Orchestra (CCOYO) annual Spring concert, featuring CCOYO concerto competition winner harpist…

With SNL’s return on September 28th, the show celebrated its 50th year on the air. Since its start in 1975, the show has introduced Americans to classic comedy skits, ranging from Wayne’s World to the Blues Brothers. On top of that, comedy…

Bringing the spirit of the Grateful Dead to Manchester, VT, WEQX and Whirlygig Music will present the Dead of Summer Music Festival over July 11-13, 2025. Come spend a little time in the mountains for the sixth installment of Dead…

Known for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional craft beers, Middle Ages Brewing Company is set to host an unforgettable evening of '90s nostalgia as Sons of Grunge on Friday, January 31, 2025. Sons of Grunge is dedicated to…