march madness

Since 2015, New York State Music has crafted a March Madness competition that spans all the musical harbors of the Empire State. As fans and musicians, the NYS Music team aims to spotlight the great talent found across New York in a…

New York jam/groove trio Organ Fairchild today release their debut album Brewed In Buffalo. The trio consists of Joe Bellanti on keys, Corey Kertzie on drums and Dave Ruch on guitar. The three lifelong musicians have played together in…

Two of the hottest, up and coming New York bands, and 2021 NYS Music Music Madness finalists, Baked Shrimp and Glass Pony will share the stage at Lark Hall on July 9th. With festival pass giveaways, free ice cream and an incredible night…

Buffalo's Organ Fairchild is NYS Music's March Madness 2021 Winner - a musical party that won't quit. Take your old-school organ trio (organ, guitar and drums), add dance-heavy grooves and adventurous jamming, and shake vigorously. Enjoy…

What the f*ck is up Denny's? The Finals are here. NYS Music's March Madness is about to get rowdy. One on one with Baked Shrimp, Long Island against Organ Fairchild, Buffalo - These bands are ready, and hungry, for the NYS March Madness…

New York State's Final Four all sit on the free-throw line in dead silence. All eyes are on them. As the bead of sweat rolls down their faces, before the first notes strike, there is pure silence. A wise man, and musician, once told me…

Welcome to the Elite 8. Our last installment hooked your ears. This one will sink its teeth. New York State bands are in bloom, and you are (still) here to discover. While halftime has come and gone, the tunes are still raging from…

First, we would like to congratulate our round two winners, as well as all of the bands who participated. March Madness has a stout lineup and you will not be disappointed. Make sure you give all the bands a listen below. Get sucked in to…

A little March madness may complement and contribute to sanity and help keep society on an even keelHenry V. Porter, 1939 Since 2015, New York State Music has crafted a March Madness bracket delving into the musical harbors of our great…

Talking Heads! The band that inspired dozens of artists from Vampire Weekend to Phish take the crown as the winner of this year's NYS Music March Madness! The band of RISD graduates who moved to New York City and got their start at CBGB in…