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Lord Huron, the Los Angeles-based musical project of artist Ben Schneider, is set to embark on an intimate and immersive tour, 23 Nights at the Broken Bottle, in late 2026 and early 2027 with three shows in New York, including Albany at…

The 65th Annual Newport Folk Festival brought clear skies, big smiles, and open hearts to Rhode Island for three days of folk festivities from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. Held at Fort Adams State Park every year, all of Newport…

New York-based singer-songwriter Rachael Sage will perform two concerts in New York featuring her new songs that will be featured on her upcoming album, Under My Canopy. Under My Canopy is the upcoming album by Sage which includes…

Saratoga Springs singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski’s new acoustic album will be getting a special preview. Kubinski comes home to Caffè Lena on July 23 to preview her newest album, Dance Moms Acoustics and Lyrical Solos. Kubinski has…

New England’s favorite folk weekend is almost underway! With the Newport Folk Festival coming to Fort Adams State Park from July 24-26, 2026. NYS Music is here to give you a glimpse into the star-studded rolling lineup for the 2026…

Buffalo-based band Tough Old Bird released its new single “Wednesday’s Child” on Wednesday, June 24, a folk rock song that leads with strong instrumentals and melancholy lyricism. "Wednesday's Child" ushers in a new era for the…

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, non-profit Salt Lick Incubator has announced a new series titled "Songs of U.S." The series will see live performances and conversations that have contributed to American pop culture and tradition. …

Growl Bear, the alt-country, folk-rock, Americana band known for their raw, electric storytelling and distinct sound, has debuted their album, Tales of the Finger Lakes, Western New York & Beyond. It feels like you’ve been transported…

In a set that leaned heavily on traditional bluegrass arrangements of Grateful Dead and Old and in the Way material, Sam Grisman Project, with special guest Peter Rowan, were a perfect match for the impeccable acoustics of The Egg’s…

Some bands feel engineered for playlists. Others feel earned. Clay Street Unit firmly belongs in the latter camp, and their long-awaited debut album Sin & Squalor is the sound of a group that has put in the miles, lived inside the…