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Prior to the tour closing performance of Dave Matthews Band at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 13, frontman Dave Matthews introduced Dumpstaphunk, who would open the evening's festivities. Sharing with the sold out New York…

Dumpstaphunk last performed in the Empire State at the 2019 New York State Blues festival in downtown Syracuse. Later that evening, band members Tony Hall and Deven Trusclair kept the groove going at the Funk n Waffles club for a sit in on…

The New York State Blues Festival kicks off this week on Thursday June 27 and will run through Saturday June 29. Held in Clinton Square in Syracuse, the annual event brings a talent-packed lineup featuring local, regional and national…

Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, and Dumpstaphunk will headline the 3-day-long New York State Blues Festival. The free event runs from Thursday, June 27 through Saturday, June 29 at Clinton…

Sounds Good To Steve and Offside Tavern present a 4/20 celebration in New York City featuring O'Duo and guitarist Will Bart's project, Johnny In The Basement. The afternoon event serves as an "unofficial" pre show for those going to see…

NYS Music was blessed to sit down for a candid conversation with Nikki Glaspie, spokesperson and drummer for The Nth Power. Nikki first gained national attention drumming for Beyonce for five years. She has since worked with New Orleans…

A vast history of protest music has been written in response to events in our American history. Songs well known (“This Land is Your Land,” “Masters of War,” “Fortunate Son”) and lesser known (“Waist Deep in the Big Muddy,” “Ashes of War,”…

Update 3/20: Fool's Paradise released the daily schedule of acts. Joe Russo's Almost Dead will headline Friday night with Lettuce, who play a set prior to JRAD, headlining Saturday night. A pre-party will take place on Saturday, April 1…

With fewer than 90 days until the luxury floating venue MSC Divina sets sail from Miami, Jam Cruise 14 recently published the detailed music schedule so cruise-goers can accordingly plan for this year's at-sea adventure that boasts an…

The second Annual Lockn' Music Festival was a huge success, drawing approximately 30,000 fans to the massive Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA over September 4-7, 2014. Founders Peter Shapiro and David Frey listened to fan complaints last…