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On Friday, June 21, Manhattan-based singer-songwriter Morley released her newest single, "It's Hard to Stop." The single is the first off of her forthcoming album, Follow the Sound, set to release on September 27. In collaboration with…

On Friday, June 21, Wilco performed the first night of a string of three shows at the Beacon Theatre. Opening for Wilco at the sold-out show was Brooklyn-based Cut Worms. This summer tour supports Wilco's latest album, Cousin, released…

Year 21 of the Rochester International Jazz Festival kicked of this weekend, with 13 indoor venues as well as four open air stages being used during the nine-day event. Bad Sneakers Starting on June 21, streets around the famed…

The Athens Performing Arts Corporation (APAC) has announced its the lineup for its annual Summer Concert Series. The series will feature eight weekly concerts beginning on July 19th. The Summer Concert series will host performances…

The old-school jazz-themed musical venue and eatery, Jazz on Main in Mount Kisco, NY, has grown into a place for the community to gather and celebrate the arts and music in the two short years since opening. They have been able to…

Four decades since its creation, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has not just survived but flourished. The beloved five-day celebration of all bluegrass music is set to return to Oak Hill, NY, this summer, from July 17–21. The Grey…

Up-and-coming artist MacInizby made her debut on May 24 with the release of her new single “Closet.” The song chronicles a queer coming-of-age love story. With its lyrics balancing between vulnerability and raging catharsis, MacInizby…

“CMA Fest,” the Music Event of Summer, will air its annual concert television special on ABC, Tuesday June 25 at 8pm EST. It will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.  The War and Treaty perform at CMA Fest The three…

A destination venue for industry veterans and rising stars, Brooklyn Paramount hosted The Church and The Afghan Whigs for their second co-headlining show on a 19-date tour this past Thursday evening, June 20. Originally opened in 1928…

Rock legend Trey Anastasio will perform with the Boston Pops at the Tanglewood concert series on Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Anastasio is guitarist and singer-songwriter who co-founded Phish in 1983 at The University of Vermont. In…