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Ballard Park’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Westport this July, bringing six weeks of free live music to the Adirondacks. Concerts take place Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from July 10 through August 14 at the park’s lakeside…

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Some of hip-hop’s biggest names from the 2000s are heading to Buffalo this summer for a full day of music, food, drinks, and activities. On Saturday, August 23, the Tacos & Tequila Festival will hit Terminal B at the Outer Harbor with…

The Ominous Seapods on the patio of The Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake on Saturday, July 12. The legendary band left a lasting influence on musicians and fans of the jam scene. Their prominent humor, solid grooves and…

After three unforgettable days at Belleayre, Mountain Jam 2025 wrapped up on Sunday, June 22nd, with a sun-drenched finale that delivered both musical fireworks and heart-swelling moments. Day 3 didn’t wind down, it lifted off - catch up…

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From the bright guitar strums to the opening lines, Joni Mitchell instantly transports listeners to the heart of late 1960s New York City. In “Chelsea Morning,” part of Mitchell’s second album, Clouds, she paints a radiant portrait of the…

After six years in hibernation, Mountain Jam was back in 2025, and Day 2 - Saturday, June 21 - was the day it truly woke up. The vibe settled in, the hill filled out and the little city on the mountain started to feel like home. …

The String Cheese Incident electrified on a steamy night at ArtPark with their first show in Western New York in 20 years on Wednesday, June 18. For many in the audience who haven’t seen countless String Cheese shows at Electric Forest,…