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Boathouse Beer Garden will host the Falling Stars Fest on Thursday, June 30. The Boathouse Beer Garden in Romulus is hosting the Falling Stars Fest, which features New Riders of the Purple Sage, Terrapin Flyer and Evil City String Band.…

The '90s-nostalgia boomlet has revived yet another decade-defining sound — juke-y, jive-y, neo-swing. This summer the Squirrel Nut Zippers will resurface for a seven-date tour. Announced yesterday via the band's Facebook page, the tour…

Bassist Tony Markellis keeps himself quite busy this spring when he is not touring with the Trey Anastasio Band. He is scheduled to play a number of shows throughout New York and nearby this spring. Markellis, of Saratoga Springs, recently…

English-born rapper and long-time Bronx resident Ricky "Slick Rick" Martin Lloyd Walters became an American citizen last week in New York after a protracted 23-year battle. In a statement, Walters said: I am so proud of this moment – and…

Classical pianist Holly Bowling has captivated audiences over the past few years with her solo interpretations of Phish and others on piano. This spring, she will hit the road again to share her music with crowds from New Orleans all the…

Widespread Panic will stop touring following a New Year's Eve show at the end of 2016. Widespread Panic, who celebrates 30 years together as a band this year, have decided that after this year, they will no longer tour. Fans will be happy…

If there's anything the fervent fans of Buffalo's Aqueous have had to complain about the past few years it's the lack of released live material. This all changed recently with a slew of high quality recordings including last years fantastic…

It’s no surprise that the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock released an exciting schedule for the spring. This unique venue draws a variety of world-class artists throughout the year. This April and May will feature familiar names from…

Rochester's Water Street Music Hall is back has been awarded a conditional entertainment license allowing the historical venue to re-open. Water Street, as previously reported, was not given a renewal for their entertainment license due to…

With news this week that Phish has wrapped up recording of their latest studio album in Nashville, a source close to NYS Music has revealed a new piece of information regarding the album. A little birdie has provided unconfirmed,…