New York Series: “The Dakota” by Christine Lavin – Remembering John Lennon Through Song
On the date John Lennon was infamously shot outside the iconic Dakota, New York State Music reflects on Lennon's tragic death through song
Lakeview Amphitheater To Ban Personal Lawn Chairs For Live Nation Shows
The Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse has announced a controversial ban on personal lawn chairs for all shows presented by Live Nation.
Photo via syracuseamphitheater.com
Opening its doors to the people of…
December 1999: Rochester gets a Phish Fall Tour Heater
Phish has made their way across New York State in the Fall many times over the years, particularly in 1995 and 1997. Those stand out years in Phish history overshadow 1999, and the December 5 show in Rochester deserves a second look for…
Sonny Rollins Breaks a Heel and Makes Cinema History at Opus 40
In 1986, Bob Mugge, the foremost documentarian of music giants, decided to make a film about jazz’s greatest living improviser, the “Saxophone Colossus” himself, Sonny Rollins.
Prior to tackling the mighty Rollins, Mugge…
Ciao Malz Releases “Two Feet Tall” Ahead of New EP
On Nov. 15, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Ciao Malz (Malia DelaCruz) released her newest single "Two Feet Tall." The single is the first from her debut EP, Safe Then Sorry, to be released via Audio Antihero on…
sweet93 Release Dreamy New Single, “what’s true?”
On Oct. 3, Brooklyn-based rock project sweet93, fronted by lead vocalist Chloe Kohanski, released their latest single, "what's true?"
The titular question drives the melancholy track to a desolate dreamscape in three-quarter time.…
Sunday Blues Festival Arrives in Saratoga Springs Feb 2025
Fast Tony Productions has announced the Sunday Blues Festival at The Parting Glass in Saratoga Springs for February 2, 2025.
Featured Guitarist - Toronzo Cannon
Headlining the festival is world-renowned blues guitarist and vocalist…
Flashback: Nine Inch Nails 1994 Albany Show Cut Short at Knickerbocker Arena
On a late-fall Sunday evening in Albany, Nine Inch Nails brought their "Further Down the Spiral Tour" to the Knickerbocker Arena (now MVP Arena). The December 4, 1994 performance was notable not just for the opening acts - Marilyn Manson…
Cody Jinks Announces 2025 “Hippies and Cowboys” Tour, Pier 17 and Syracuse Shows
Multi-platinum country artist Cody Jinks has announced his upcoming 2025 North American Headline Tour, Hippies and Cowboys.
The Hippies and Cowboys Tour sees 23 dates including two in New York: The Rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC on August 13…
Spafford Announces Spring 2025 Run
Spafford has just announced the first details of their 2025 Spring Tour which comes on the heels of an extensive winter run set to start later this week. The much anticipated run includes stops at iconic venues throughout the Northeast and…