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A milestone season reaches its crescendo on March 28, as the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 70th Anniversary with a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at the Broome County Forum Theatre in downtown …

Just over the border, OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival returns to Montréals Parc Jean-Drapeau from July 31 through August 2 with a full 2026 lineup, going into its 19 year. The three-night festival will feature a star-studded lineup led by…

In Rochester, NY, creativity is bursting at the seams within Muck Duck studios. Founded by Casey Arthur, Muck Duck is a non-profit arts and community hub for all things creative.

This summer, from August 5th to 22nd, The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to SPAC, marking the 60th anniversary of partnership between SPAC and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The return will be in the form of a three-week summer residency…

The Syracuse Area Music Awards announced James Austin as its new director. Austin has been an active and influential presence in the Syracuse music community since 2004, building a career rooted in artist development, music advocacy and…

Jazz-trio LaMP came to Buffalo Iron Works on Tuesday, March 10. Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys) both come from both Soule Monde and Trey Anastasio Band. Brooklyn's Scott Metzger (guitar) has played in numerous…

As Zebra approaches a milestone few bands ever reach, guitarist and vocalist Randy Jackson is looking back on a journey that began in the clubs of New Orleans and ultimately found a second home on Long Island. Now celebrating their 50th…

Let the Words Be Yours - A Musical Gathering to Celebrate the Life and Songs of Bobby Weir, will take place at Colony Woodstock on Sunday, April 5. The show, a benefit for HeadCount, will feature special guests and a house band of…

Syracuse's Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview announced its 2026 summer concert season, featuring performances spanning hip-hop, rock, jam music, country and R&B from June through September. Nestled on the western shore of…

On the next Sounds of Film, we remember Mark Bittner by revisiting a past interview about his remarkable life and the beloved documentary The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. Mark Bittner, the homeless San Francisco musician whose…