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The Bongos, founding fathers of the Hoboken pop scene of the 1980s, will cross state lines and take the stage at the Bearsville Theatre on May 30 to celebrate the CD release of The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985. Originally taped…

Pierce the Veil performed a sold-out show their first time at Madison Square Garden, in Manhattan on Tuesday, May 20. Pierce the Veil's Vic Fuentes performing at Madison Square Garden. Photo By: Joe Reyes. Pierce the Veil made…

Oswego Music Hall continues its Guest Curator Series with Oswegonian Rhapsody, a one-night-only benefit concert, bringing together local bands to reimagine iconic rock operas in unexpected styles. Scheduled for Sat., May 31 at 7:00…

Music Haven released the 2025 summer lineup for their 35th season in Central Park in Schenectady with a diverse program of genres from global jazz to Punjabi party music. Music Haven is a free concert series, bringing international…

Break out the tie-dye for you and your furry friend – Woof Stock festival is back. Tri-Lake Community Alliance will host its annual Adirondack Woof Stock festival in Chestertown, NY, less than 30 minutes outside Lake George. Dogs and their…

Live from Cleveland, it’s Saturday Night! The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is collaborating with “Saturday Night Live” for an immersive exhibit held at the Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. The exhibit celebrates the iconic comedy show’s decades…

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has officially released its full daily schedule for this year's celebration, returning to Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY from July 16-20.  Each year, Grey Fox transforms a working farm into a jam-packed…

On Monday night, May 19, Tedeschi Trucks Band rolled into the Beacon Theatre as part of their expansive Live in ’25 tour, which spans over 50 shows across North America. Each night is a celebration of soul, blues, and rock — and this one…

On the evening of May 18, beneath the gilded arches and celestial ceiling of the newly restored Brooklyn Paramount, the Sound Mind Music Festival unfolded as so much more than just a concert. It was a celebration of human resilience,…

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) has released the complete lineup for New York Music Month (NYMM), set to return for its eighth year in June with a wide range of music-related events across the city. NYMM is the…