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Billy Strings Announces Streaming Strings 2020 Tour

Fiona Hernandez Jun 11, 2020

Known for his flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting bluegrass musician Billy Strings has announced an ambitious live streaming/virtual touring project. The shows are set to kick off on July 16, 2020…

Festival News

The Relix Roadie Lounge Announces a New Digital Hub for the Music Industry Community

Nora Hones Jun 8, 2020

The Relix Roadie Lounge has announced a new digital hub that will help support people in the music industry during these trying times. The hub was created in partnership with LD Systems, Robe Lighting, Backline, and Fender. The Relix…

Audio

Stream and Support, from across New York!

Jacklyn Sutter May 29, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, venues across New York State have closed their doors and cancelled live performances. Since then, various artists have moved their concerts to online. NYS Music is introducing Stream and Support, from…

Audio

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Leftover Salmon release sounds in support of Backline

Pete Mason Nov 10, 2019

On the heels of the Jeff Austin tribute show 'What the Night Brings,' Backline has announced the release of two singles by Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Leftover Salmon, both of whom have joined Backline as partners. Pigeons Playing…

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Backline to provide access to mental health support for music industry

Pete Mason Oct 9, 2019

In the wake of several tragic losses, more than fifty music industry professionals have banded together to create an industry-wide mental health support initiative, Backline. A hub for artists, industry professionals and their families…

Jam/Progressive

The Budos Band Rented A Vintage Organ. Then They Destroyed it On Stage

Sarah Bourque Aug 21, 2016

A video has surfaced showing destruction done to a rented 1967 Vox Continental organ by The Budos Band, a group based out of Staten Island, New York. The cell phone video shows the keyboardist, Mike Deller, on the floor attempting to play…