Tart Vandelay

It's March and that means it's time for NYS Music's 2018 March Madness, Round 1! We have brought together 64 of New York State's up and coming bands for a friendly tournament-style competition throughout the month of March. Some of these…

Imagine a cross between the shows Off Camera with Sam Jones and NPR’s Tiny Desk. Picture the best musicians in the local scene performing and being interviewed at neighborhood venues. And then envision yourself being part of a live…

We're proud to know that New York is one of the greatest states in the country, if not THE greatest state, for producing musicians and second to none live music experiences. All throughout The Empire State, venues across the state in…

In nature, flow is associated with movement, like water rippling down a current. In psychology, finding flow is associated with engaging in an activity which brings on a feeling of being energized, focused, fully aware and conscious.…

Rochester indie pop group Tart Vandelay has released the first single, "Cloudy Doubts," off their upcoming EP Flow, which is due out on Friday, December 1. Like others on the EP, "Cloudy Doubts" uses nature as a metaphor for personal trials…

KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival is still going strong. In its fifth year, the entertainment offerings are better than ever. After a couple nights at the main stage on Parcel 5 at Fringe Festival, I took a detour down Gibbs Street to check…

Tart Vandelay is as fun and feisty as their name. With bopping beats and catchy choruses, they've been winning the hearts of music lovers in Western NY and beyond with their live shows over the past year. Next month, they'll be playing two…