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It looks like the western half of New York is in for a funky treat later this spring. Two shows have been announced, each featuring two of the most high-energy and talented funk-fusion groups touring right now. Kung Fu and critically…

Get ready to rock and roll all night! KISS is back on tour this summer. The godfathers of shock rock and one of rock's most exciting live acts have announced an array of shows for summer into early fall. The tour is called Freedom To Rock…

Since forming in 2001, Rochester's  Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) has been a steady force in the reggae and jam scene. The five piece band includes James Searl on bass and vocals, Chris O'Brian on drums and vocals, Dylan Savage on…

DATSIK's sold out show at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo was a huge party. It was an unusually cold early April night here in the Queen city but that didn't stop people from dressing for the occasion. DATSIK really brought the heat with his…

Slated for two nights at The Brooklyn Bowl, NY the 9-piece Staten Island based Budos Band played to a small but excited crowd on Friday, April 1. Initially known for their instrumental funk and soul sound, The Budos Band has evolved into a…

In the last five years, funk has made a resurgence to the music scene in seemingly endless variations. There is the explosivity of Lettuce, the grooves of the Motet, and the thrill of Turkuaz - all of which boast impressive brass sections.…

On any given afternoon, it is highly probable Charley Orlando will be spotted leaping nimbly to the stage to adjust sound equipment, prepping for the evening show. The sprightly Funk 'N' Waffles talent buyer keeps busy between selecting…

Gold Sounds Bar, a Brooklyn venue, is hosting four great acts tonight including Eminence Ensemble, Sprocket, Broke In Stereo, and The Old Main.  The show is presented by New Island Entertainment Group, a Brooklyn-based booking company, and…

Iceland's Sigur Rós have announced an intimate fall tour in North America. The tour starts in Barcelona in June, spending the summer in various cities around the world before coming to the states in September. The band has chosen to match…

In an indeterminate attempt to coerce fans of psychedelic rock to see the horizons of modern-aged punk, the band Telegraph sits on a wobbly fence of musical identity. In a first attempt at studio success, Telegraph releases their first…