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The Fourteenth Summer Hoot was held at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, August 28-30. The Hoot, which started out as a fun idea by Ruthy Ungar and Mike Merenda (of the Mammals) to try their hand at putting on a festival, has matured into…

Johnathon Kelly, a 50-year-old native of Kingston, Jamaica, created and funded Jamaica Music Atlas, a free, interactive public archive of Jamaican music and every place it has influenced globally. Users can find specific locations…

Classic rock was alive and well as CMAC hosted their final concert of the season on September 5. John Fogerty and Steve Winwood would share the stage in what was an all out parade of beloved hits. The mortality of our musical…

The Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls has announced their schedule for September and October, featuring a variety of jazz, album deep dives and improv comedy. A non-profit organization, Park Theater has dedicated itself to…

Stella Lefty performed at Chevy Court for The Great New York State Fair on Sunday, September 6. Best known for her breakout single ‘Boston’, she was a highly anticipated act this fair season. Just minutes before her set began, she had…

As the summer dwindles down, schools are getting ready to start back up, the days are getting shorter and there was a chill in the air on September 6 at the Suburban Court and The Great New York State Fair keeps delivering the concert…

Standing out as one of New York City's most unique MCs of all time, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard's discography chalks full of city anthems, whether spawning from his time with Wu-Tang Clan or his solo career. Passing away in 2004, the…

Gracies Paris, a rock band hailing from the Capital Region, released their latest single, "Early Grave," on Sep. 1. The song is the band's first new release since 2024 and features their characteristic high-energy combination of guitar,…

The Goo Goo Dolls came to Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Thursday, September 3, as part of their summer tour. The Buffalo-formed band, which got its start in 1986, is known for songs like 'Iris,' 'Slide,' and 'Name.' The Goo Goo…

Violent Femmes took the Suburban Park stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 4, as part of The Great New York State Fair’s concert lineup. The acoustic pop-punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin drew a strong crowd of fans of all ages, all…