The Big Takeover

The 121st Saranac Lake Winter Carnival starts February 2, 2018 and features 17 acts over eight days. Among the list of local and national bands slated to perform are regional favorites Donna The Buffalo, Sophistafunk, and Lucid. All…

Albany’s Made in the Shade series makes a comeback this year with performances every Wednesday at noon under The Egg. Dance troupes Aikun Ballet Theatre and Ellen Sinopli Dance Company make their return to the stage, interspersed with an…

The Big Takeover, the funky roots and reggae group out of the Hudson Valley, have released the music video for "Love Understands," off their recent album Silly Girl. The 80s throwback video features singer NeeNee Rushie, Chas Montrose…

The Hudson Valley's The Big Takeover has released the official video for "Come Before Five," the upcoming single on their upcoming album, due out in January. Lead singer and songwriter neenee Rushie says the song is "about a girl waiting…

What began as a birthday party for festival founder "Big Lee" Mazzola in 2008, has grown into a full-fledged annual festival along the banks of the Hudson in Marlboro, NY. Celebrating its ninth year, Mazzstock gets underway Friday August 26…

Close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “music festival.” It’s a safe bet that you’re picturing an outdoor stage, maybe a few. Maybe there’s an accompanying camping area with tents as far as…

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…