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On Friday, June 5, Benson Boone brought charisma and pure kinetic energy to CMAC in Canandaigua, NY, performing in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 15,000 fans. Known for his soaring vocals and genre-blending artistry, Boone…

The 10th annual Eastbound Throwdown is coming up this fall, taking place September 5 and 6 at the Irwin Family Farm in Salem. The lineup consists of returning fan favorites and fresh new faces, with host band Eastbound Jesus performing…

After successful Damn Right tour in 2024, blues legend Buddy Guy announced an extended tour with new dates and cities, aptly title Damn Right Encore. Fans in Buffalo were lucky enough to be the first stop on this extension, as Seneca…

The Westcott Theater in Syracuse opened back up on June 5, following a city order to close the theater due to shots fired nearby after a show earlier in the week. "We just got official notice from the police department that we are…

Gov Ball 2025 Day 2 wasn’t about to let a little weather stop the show — though it definitely tried. After hours of anticipation and a series of weather delays, doors finally opened to the public at 4:30pm. Some earlier sets were…

Albany County is filling this summer with a schedule of free concerts running from June through August. These events are a perfect way to spend time with communities at parks and small amphitheatres this summer. Albany County free summer…

Steve Earle’s “Fifty Years of Songs and Stories” concert at Saratoga Springs’ Universal Preservation Hall Thursday, June 5 brought everything in its straightforward name: a joyous, yet often poignant, romp down Earle’s long, varied career,…

Luke Bryan lit up the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse on Thursday June 5, delivering a performance full of heart, humor, and high energy. As part of his “Country On Came On Tour,” Bryan played to a sold-out crowd…

Folk-rockers The Avett Brothers returned to Beak and Skiff in LaFayette on Friday, June 6, for the first night of a two-night run at the picturesque apple orchard. Formed in 2000 in Concord, NC, brothers Seth and Scott Avett…

They say Saratoga Springs is the summer place to be, and on Wednesday June 4th, the city more than lived up to its reputation. A free Gin Blossoms concert on Broadway drew a sizable crowd, cover bands spilled out of Caroline Street’s…