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This January, in celebration of National Mentor Month, we highlight the transformative mentorship shaping the future of music and opera at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. Eastman School of Music Timothy…

Buffalo musician and music journalist Jeff Miers has announced a benefit to support musicians displaced by the Los Angeles fires. The event will take place at Sportsmens Tavern on Monday, January 20, starting at 6pm. All proceeds will…

Country Music Superstar Chris Stapleton continues his All American Road Show Tour through the Summer and is making stops at the UBS Arena, Madison Square Garden and MVP Arena. Stapleton’s All American Road Show will travel…

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) recently launched “The State of Live,” the first-ever national economic research study of the independent live entertainment sector. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)…

Saratoga Springs’ Universal Preservation Hall announced the seventh class of the notable Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame (the Eddies) 2025 inductees, including eight artists and bands.  The ceremony will begin at 6…

Beau Fleuve Music & Arts will return to Buffalo AKG Art Museum for its event, Love Within, on February 7. This experience promises an evening filled with music, art, and connection. Beau Fleuve has become a cultural cornerstone…

Albany-based funk band Oobleck released their new single “Purse Candy” on all streaming platforms on Jan. 8. The band has also announced upcoming performances in Albany and Clifton Park.  The members of Oobleck. Photo by Kiki…

Long Island is a vibrant and cultured hub for music, offering an array of venues that have a history of catering to audiences of all taste and genre. From intimate bars showcasing local talent to iconic amphitheaters hosting major national…

This Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd-25th, the Boston Calling Music Festival brings a dynamic lineup of artists featuring Luke Combs, Fallout Boy, and Dave Matthews Band to Allston, MA. Boston Calling Music Festival is a…

Billy Joel has announced a one-night-only concert with two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Friday, July 18. With their powerful discographies and array of accolades, Joel and Stewart are…