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Alternative rock group Porno For Pyros announced a North American tour for this coming spring, originally breaking a 26-year touring hiatus, but now will be a farewell tour. Titled the "Horns, Thorns, En Halos Tour" includes two stops in…

Queer DJ and rapper Wreckno made a stop in Rochester on November 10 for their Takeout Tour. This growing producer is known for creating safe and fun LGBTQ+ spaces at their shows. That night at Photo City was evidence of that. …

In the world of family fun, Sesame Street has been a go-to for decades. Now, get ready for something extra special as Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and the whole Sesame Street gang hit the road in the brand-new live production,…

Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason of Traffic has unveiled a new, re-released version of the band’s timeless hit, “Dear Mr. Fantasy.” Alongside blues rock icon, Joe Bonamassa, the two created a reimagining of the 1967 track that both…

The line between stage and crowd was blurred at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh, New York on Friday, November 10, as New York’s thirstiest Irish band, Shilelagh Law, engaged with the crowd. For two hours, Mulcahy's was filled with Irish music that…

Two of Harlem's finest -- Dave East and Vado -- have graced the hip hop world with a new single. "Deniro & Pesci" is the latest record from 2/3 of hip hop collective "The Council" (which includes Dave East, Lloyd Banks and Vado). The…

When I was growing up in the early 70’s, a hazy time captured in Richard Linklater’s movie Dazed & Confused, we were very, very serious about our music. As hyper-hormonal, aspiring teenage guitar heroes in…

TR3 has announced it will go back on the road early next year to support their new studio album Watch It, due January 19. The tour is coming to Hudson Falls on Jan. 21, and NYC on Jan. 27. Photo Credit: Stephan Pruitt…

Four-time Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Canadian rapper Drake announced his 2024 US Tour "It's All A Blur Tour - Big As The What" with American rapper and producer J.Cole featuring two stops at KeyBank Center in Buffalo…

Marco Benevento has announced a new double album, Barn Burner: Live at Levon's, to be released March 29, 2024 via Royal Potato Family. Recorded earlier this year live with his band featuring bassist Karina Rykman and drummer Chris…