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Bassist Jeanne Sagan of All That Remains has decided to part ways from her metal brothers after 10 years in the band to pursue other opportunities and personal interests. All That Remains will continue to tour and support their new…

"Happy Birthday," one of the best-known songs in the English language and a staple at any American child's birthday party, is now public domain for the first time in 27 years. Federal judge George H. King ruled on Tuesday that Warner Music…

While a wider audience will recognize his regular gig with the Trey Anastasio Band, Saratoga Springs bassist Tony Markellis enjoys fielding his talent in the local music community and performs locally at many venues this fall. Aside from…

As if outrageous "service" and "convenience" charges from maniacal agencies like Live Nation and Recording Academy weren’t bad enough, live music fans are also up against a different breed of evil: scalpers. And what’s worse? The scalpers…

The Bellfuries are bringing their unique music from Austin, Texas, across New York state to support their new album, Workingman’s Bellfuries. They plan to make stops in Rochester, Troy and New York City. The Bellfuries music tends to get…

Folk mastermind Dave Rawlings and his equally masterful wife Gillian Welch are making a lot of news lately, and it is music to the ears of fans everywhere. First off, they accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting from the…

Promoter Stu Green and his partner Charlie Schmitt announced the re-opening of the Magic City Music Hall after a seven-year hiatus. The venue will be at a new location at 1240 Upper Front St. in Binghamton at the old Ames plaza and will…

Starting this week, Rochester's indie electro sensation Joywave sets off on their "World Tour USA 2015" that won't quite be a national tour, though it might be taking the world by storm in the process. The band will bring its acclaimed…

Music legend Elton John has offered to sit down with Russian president Vladimir Putin and discuss gay rights in Russia. Russia is trying to control homophobia in the country. In June of 2013, President Putin passed a law that made it…

Central New York Polka legends Fritz's Polka Band have two members nominated for national awards by the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. Accordianist/vocalist Fritz Scherz has been nominated in the Musician of the Year and Vocalist of…