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On Saturday, December 20, Grammy-nominated Samantha Fish, currently touring in support of her April release, Paper Doll, paused that run to return to the Shake ‘Em On Down Tour, an annual collaboration with Jon Spencer and Cedric Burnside…

The Palace Performing Arts Center has announced Michele Desrosiers will join the Palace Theatre as Managing Director, bringing a blend of arts administration experience and corporate marketing leadership to the Palace. Focusing on the…

The Stone Pony welcomed Low Cut Connie to its stage for the fifth year in a row this past Friday, December 19. Despite the low temperatures outside the club, the band delivered an exciting set that kept both themselves and the audience…

Judy Collins, Graham Nash, Suzanne Vega, Yola, Valerie June, Shawn Colvin, Lucy Kaplansky, Livingston Taylor, Willie Nile and the Kennedys led a musical celebration of John Lennon's life, music and message of peace and love at the Town…

Temple Theatre in Rochester has hosted countless events over its 90+ year history, and on December 16, Samantha Fish notched her name in the archives, as she brought the 'Shake Em Down' tour to the acclaimed venue. With doors opening…

After returning in June 2025 after a six-year hiatus, Mountain Jam will look ahead to 2027, skipping 2026 altogether as they plan ahead for the next installment of the Catskills music festival. photo by Josh Timmermans In a statement…

Despite an early descent into frigid New York temperatures, an ascending Syracuse-area singer/songwriter offers a warming assurance of optimism in the coming year. After a whirlwind close to 2025 that saw her secure professional management…

For the past 16 years, Central New Yorkers have enjoyed the friendly vibe and wide range of musical offerings at the January JazzFest, the biggest winter jazz event in the region. Still held in the northern suburbs, it moves to the Timber…

This December in the Mohawk Valley, the High Spirits Full Moon Solstice Cannamarket will bring magic, makers and growers to Amsterdam Clock Tower in Amsterdam, NY on Sunday, December 21 from 12-8pm Damn Sam Productions and Hudson Valley…

Bowery Presents, promoter of the Music Hall of Williamsburg, has announced the impending closure of the iconic venue following the loss of its lease in a memo to staff. Sir Chloe at the Music Hall of WIlliamsburg. Photo: Gabrielle White…