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For the first time since 2003, Yonder Mountain String Band took the stage at The Egg on Friday, January 24. photo by Pat Rogers The jamgrass group from Colorado, now in their 27th year, is no stranger to the Capital Region, having…

Alive Downtowns, a coalition of 13 historic downtown performing arts centers located across New York State, has released a statement calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to support local theatres after she announced a $35 million project plan at…

Showcasing band stickers all over the walls and random household fixtures mounted above patrons, Bug Jar plays host to countless acts of all genres and never seems to not pack the house. The night of Saturday, January 25 was no different,…

Renowned rock band Spin Doctors released their new single, “Still a Gorilla,” on Jan. 17, from their first album in over ten years, titled Face Full of Cake. The band has also announced an album release show scheduled for April at NYC’s…

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced their season with the NYC Ballet from July 9-12. SPAC, celebrating their 60th anniversary next year, also introduced new accessible ticket promotions exclusive to SPAC and NYCB.  …

Myles Smith, with opener Tors, kicked off the ‘We Were Never Stranger’ tour Wednesday, January 22 at Brooklyn Paramount. The night was an eventful one full of unexpected surprises and pure joy. Tors is a dynamic trio of brothers…

The Harlem Renaissance was a period of flourishing arts, with New York City's Harlem neighborhood offering African-American artists a place to freely express themselves artistically, intellectually, and politically. Iconic figures,…

Young professional classical musicians of Ensemble Connect are performing at Skidmore College’s Arthur Zankel Music Center this February 7th. This year’s biannual residency at Skidmore College is from February 4-8. The Ensemble…

The Indeterminacy Festival will present Fourteen Porches, a unique musical performance by the Grace Chorale, on February 1, at 7:30 PM at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn. This work will merge music, architecture, and…

Billy Idol announced his "It's a Nice Day To...Tour Again!" tour, which will include performances at Saratoga Springs' Broadview Stage at SPAC and New York City's Madison Square Garden. All dates will include special guest Joan Jett and…