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Reggae legend Burning Spear returns to New York for two nights at Brooklyn Bowl on April 18 and 19. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. This is a 21+ event, and a valid photo ID is required. In addition to a…

Sue Horowitz has shared an upcoming 13-track collection, Rainy Nights and Rearview Windows, set to release on April 15th. The collection aims to embrace reflection, resilience, and the quiet stories that have shaped us over time. …

On Saturday, April 25th, Golden Oldies Spectacular will come to Proctors Theatre to present six legendary acts who were extremely influential in the American pop and Rock world. The event will include countless hit songs, remembering the…

Brooklyn-based alt-rock band Myra Lee step into a new era, ushering in a fresh wave of indie sound. The band have released their lead single “Magpie,” out April 3, with their debut LP Capture The Flag set to follow on June 26. …

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announced that President and Executive Director Daniel Hart will retire at the end of 2026 after more than two decades leading the organization. Hart joined the BPO in 2004 and will remain in his…

Woodstock welcomed Fantastic Cat to Levon Helm Studios on Saturday, April 11, for a sold out show that doubled as the launch of the band’s latest tour. Arriving just one day after the release of their new album Cat Out of Hell. …

ROREY, a New York-based singer-songwriter, announces the release of a new single, ‘Temporary Tragedy,’ and a music video for her latest single, 'Dying Fire,' offering fans a sneak peek into her new album, Temporary Tragedy. photo…

When Billy Joel released “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)” in 1976 as part of Turnstiles, it wasn’t positioned as a major hit. Over time, though, it has evolved into one of the most haunting and culturally resonant…

Summer in Western New York has always meant one thing for music lovers. 2026 at Darien Lake is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Nestled just off Route 77 in Darien…

Laura Leigh has always written songs that feel like they happened to someone real. On Late Night Laura Leigh, her new five-track album released Friday, April 10, the Washington County singer-songwriter leans further into that sensibility…