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On a blustery night in Albany, when the veil between worlds still hung thin from Halloween’s passing, two bands conjured a spectacle of sound and spirit that could wake even the sleepiest mortal soul. Such was the case on November 6th,…

Hayley Williams of Paramore has announced a long-anticipated tour, with scheduled stops at major American cities as well as a handful of European cities, including two nights in New York. The tour, spanning from March 28 to June 29, has…

Jam for Tots is back for the 2025 Holiday Season with 10 shows at 9 venues across New York State. In the spirit of giving and supporting those most in need in our local communities.  Jam for Tots partners with local music venues across…

The most wonderful time of the year is about to get even brighter with the triumphant return of Magic of Lights. Jones Beach State Park and PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, will once again be transformed into a breathtaking winter…

The second night of the Kaytranada × Justice tour at the Barclays Center felt like an electro-celebration of both rhythm and light. The arena doors opened at 7 p.m. and, by the time the house lights dropped, the packed floor and bowl were…

The times we are living are challenging. There are friends and neighbors who are suffering more than the more fortunate of us. With many of our institutions failing to deliver as much. But on Saturday, November 8, the Falcon in Marlboro…

On Saturday, November 8, Assembly in Kingston welcomed Start Making Sense to its stage for an evening celebrating the music of the Talking Heads. For over a decade, the aptly named Talking Heads tribute band has been captivating…

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Long Island glam punk band Bad Mary has released its lyric video of their latest single, “Time Warp.” Honoring the film’s renewed popularity, “Time…

To celebrate the Rockettes' 100th Anniversary, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has announced all of the ways that businesses and locations across New York City are honoring the centennial of the iconic dance company. On the…

The University of Rochester's Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) Center, a joint venture between the Eastman School of mlMusic and the university's School of Medicine and Dentistry, has named Dr. David M. Greenberg as the first-ever…