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Donna the Buffalo kicked Saranac Lake Winter Carnival up a notch Thursday night with a show that packed the Waterhole. Americana string act Driftwood opened the show with an energetic set that got the audience moving. Then Donna the…

Whether you enjoy the whimsical melodies of folk music, or the boot-stomping, heart-pumping beats of rock 'n' roll, Driftwood's first full-length album has a little something for everyone.  Hailing from Binghamton, the band's ability to…

The Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge will be the place to be during the 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in February 2015. The north country tradition that leads back to the 1800s, when Saranac Lake was a healing place for tuberculosis…

The Utica Music & Arts Festival is becoming what is considered a tradition to those in and around the Utica, NY area.  Those that attend just know to mark their calendars for that second weekend in September, in anticipation of one of…

Upstate New York has a strong and authentic sound when it comes to bluegrass music. It’s an old world rebellion mixed with a hopeful heartache for the future that was heard loud and clear in Albany last weekend. Red Square and Guthrie/Bell…

Northern Rock band, Eastbound Jesus will be taking over Red Square in Albany this weekend, where they will be recording their first ever live album. Eastbound Jesus most recently opened up for moe. for their New Year’s Run at The Palace…

What do you get when you combine great music, delicious beer, and a beautiful setting? The Brewery Ommegang's Summer Concert series. This year’s summer concerts at Ommegang kicked off with a Memorial Day celebration that allowed Sunday…

Last Thursday night was filled with string picking, bow strumming and warm bluegrass music at Valentine's in Albany in celebration of Dan Johnson and the Expert Sidemen second album, Bound for Abiquiu release party. The hosts were joined by…

The 1,200 lilac bushes decorating the 22 acres of Highland Park will put on a spectacular show May 10-19, 2013, exploding with color and fragrance during the Rochester Lilac Festival — showcasing the world’s largest collection of lilacs…

April 20th has evolved into a counterculture holiday, with ties to Deadheads and hippies and just about every person you probably know or will know. Music venues all over Upstate New York are using this as another reason to see live music!…