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The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced its upcoming Chamber Music Series concert, “Music with Friends” on Jan. 26, set to take place at a new venue 360Aurora, located in Elmira Heights.  The artists…

The Hubbard Hall board of directors has announced they are beginning a search for a new executive director, replacing David Andrew Sinder, who will be leaving for a new opportunity. The Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education…

Neighbor will make their way to Saratoga Springs for the first time on Friday, January 19, having grown a sizeable following in the Northeast over the past five years. They'll also be at Levon Helm Studios the next night, January 20, for…

Long Island's comedy enthusiasts are in for a treat as legendary comedian Jackie Martling is set to make a memorable appearance at the LIMEHOF later this month. The event will feature Martling's new documentary titled "Joke Man." …

January is in full swing and while the month is quiet for live music, drummer and multi-talented musician Joshua West has a few shows around the state that are well worth checking out, including a run of shows around his 30th birthday in…

Dark Star Orchestra has announced their only New York date of their upcoming tour, returning to The Stanley Theatre in Utica on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. Dark Star Orchestra, photo by Filip Zalewski. Recreating the sound, energy,…

Tony Trischka, one of the most influential figures in roots music, is celebrating his 75th birthday at City Winery in NYC on Jan. 19. He has also announced the release of his new album Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs, out this spring. …

The Thing will kick off their North American Tour with a stop at TV Eye, The Ballroom on February 2, and close out the tour back in New York State at Buffalo Iron Works on April 13. The band’s upcoming tour will also be supporting Mo…

The Governors Ball returns in 2024 for their 14th year, settling into its home at Flushing Meadows Corona Park for an exciting weekend filled with music and festivities. The upcoming festival promises a stellar lineup, with headline…

Phish has announced the details on their first four-day festival - Mondegreen - and their first in more than nine years. The festival will take place at The Woodlands in Dover, DE over August 15-18, 2024. What is a Mondegreen?…