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Meet Little Stranger: an eclectic musical duo hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, originally rooted in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. The band is known for their unique blend of indie rap pop, infusing funky distorted guitar riffs…

It was a hometown throwdown with an added twist for Spafford Saturday night. Playing the third show of their summer tour at The Colony in Woodstock on June 15, it notably featured Mike Gantzer of Aqueous filling in for Spafford guitarist…

If you’re a music connoisseur searching for an entertaining kid-friendly activity this summer, Live Nation Entertainment and Empower Federal Credit Union just announced five exciting new shows in their “Kids in Free'' concerts series,…

The Carol Theater in Chestertown, NY is kicking off their summer season with a double feature show from, The Lazy Suns and The Bluebillies on June 22. The Carol Theatre has been entertaining the small Adirondack town of Chestertown…

In June 2004, the "end" was nigh for Phish as a band. The thought-to-be career-ending Coventry festival was slated for mid-August and all indications at this time was that there was no turning back and to savor every last performance.…

Kool & The Gang and En Vogue are coming to Tanglewood on June 23, performing at Koussevitzky Music Shed at 2:30 p.m. Kool & The Gang is an R&B, funk group known for their hits from the 70’s and 80’s. They officially…

From June 14th to June 16th, the Tribeca Film Festival hosted an extraordinary event, Deniro Con, celebrating the illustrious career and 80th birthday of New York icon and Tribeca co-founder, Robert De Niro. This special tribute…

of Montreal played The Water Street Music Hall in Rochester on June 7. Touring in support of their newest album, Lady on the Cusp, Kevin Barnes brought his psychedelic fever dream of a show to an enthusiastic and sometimes costumed crowd.…

Beetlejuice The Musical The Musical The Musical opened at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on Tuesday, June 18, bringing in a packed audience who laughed and sang along to the beloved film, now in musical form. Photo by Matthew Murphy …

What a wonderful world it is for Queens' Louis Armstrong House Museum after winning the IMLS National Medal for Museums, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities.…