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Saratoga Springs' Putnam Place has an exciting lineup for this month, featuring a number of jam bands, indie pop, folk, and more. The venue will continue weekly open mics, game nights, and local artist spotlights with the Family Tree…

In a mind-blowing spectacle that filled the hallowed Blue Cross Arena in Rochester with an eager crowd of 10,400 fans, the mighty progressive rock maestros Tool proved once again that they can pack any venue in the heart of Western New…

New York-based Canadian musicians Joenne Dumitrascu and Jelena Cingara have teamed up to create the new recital series Connecting Through Sound. Now in its third installment, the duo will be coming to St. John's in the Village on Dec. 15…

With hip hop's ever-changing landscape, it had been a decade since Brooklyn native AZ graced fans with an album. The reserved hip hop legend has maintained status as a result of his pen and classic album cuts. However, his long-teased…

The Collaborative School of Arts in Schenectady has announced Kevin McGuire as the new director of theatrical programming. Mcguire has served as an associate artist and has frequently been on stage at Capital Repertory Theatre,…

English indie pop artist The Japanese House played a sold out show at Webster Hall last week on November 2 with support from Quinnie. The Japanese House at Webster Hall. Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass) Fronted by…

The New York Youth Symphony has debuted a brand new orchestra, Crescendo, set to play their first concert titled Breaking New Ground on November 20 at Merkin Hall at The Kaufman Center. Directed by Tanya Chanphanitpornkit, the youth…

After a long absence from the front of the stage, Mike Kelley brings a few of his Sharks bandmates together as The Hammerhead Horns, plus friend and pianist Leslie Barkman, for a rare performance at The Rustic Barn in Troy on Friday,…

Indie country-rocker band Divining Rod released the first single "King of The Night" on Friday, October 20, from their upcoming EP entitled The House Will Always Win, due for release in January 2024. Originally, Divining Rod was the…

moe. has announced that they will ring in the New Year with a special 2-night run at the renowned Kodak Center in Rochester. With deep roots in nearby Buffalo and an enduring connection to Rochester, these…