Interview

When diving into Vera Sola’s music, the inevitable result is a transportation. You’re picked up and delivered into a pensive, intimate, cathartic, often moody and sonically lush environment. It’s a world that is curated, with a meticulous…

Last week, NYS Music covered staple jamgrass group Railroad Earth during the incredible northeast run of their 2019 winter tour. While all musicians put on a strong showing every night, one performer stood out in particular: Mike…

In the middle of her move out of Brooklyn, Arleigh Kincheloe of Sister Sparrow carved out some time to speak with us about her upcoming album and the end of her tour as she hits a few more spots in NY. Kincheloe and the Brooklyn-based Dirty…

VHS Collection is a band formed in New York City by three longtime friends - Nils Vanderlip (keys), Conor Cook (guitar), and James Bohannon (vocals). They boast a big, modern electronic rock sound with an occasional retro synth aesthetic in…

NYS Music was blessed to sit down for a candid conversation with Nikki Glaspie, spokesperson and drummer for The Nth Power, live at Disc Jam Music Festival in Stephentown, NY. Nikki first gained national attention drumming for Beyonce for…

On Friday June 1, guitarist Tom Hamilton and pianist Holly Bowling will bring their acoustic duo project to The Capitol Theatre for what is sure to be a magnificent set of Grateful Dead material. The show is billed as ‘Acoustic Exploration…

Binghamton NY's native four-piece Driftwood needs no introduction. However, they sure deserve one! Driftwood's precise mix of folk, country, singer/songwriter, punk, pop, and rock has earned a grassroots following, mowing through the…

Next week, reggae rock giants 311 will be making their way through the northeast, in continuation of their currently underway 2017 fall tour. Tomorrow night, the band comes north to Pennsylvania to start at Sands Bethlehem Event…

To many jam band fans, catching a RAQ show is like finding a four-leaf clover; it doesn’t happen often, but when it does you know you’re having a legendary day. The four-piece jam band from Burlington, VT made a name for themselves in the…

On Friday September 29, folk powerhouse Cabinet landed in Ithaca, NY, and played two long sets at The Haunt. Since their birth in 2006, Cabinet has built a committed grassroots following by providing an eclectic roots sound. They have…