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Iris Araki is a Renèe Crown Honors College student pursuing a degree in Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism with a minor in Private Music Study at Syracuse University. She takes interest in covering arts & culture with a main interest in entertainment and cultural trends. In the long run, she envisions herself in a digital/broadcast environment and, ultimately, uniquely shaping how stories about entertainment and culture are told in innovative and impactful ways.

Europe

Norwegian Duo Oakland Rain To Tour With Judy Collins, Shows in Westbury and NYC

Iris Araki Feb 18, 2025

Norwegian duo Oakland Rain will join folk singer-songwriter Judy Collins in Westbury and New York City with the release of their first English album, Twin Flames Part I: The Evergreen. Photo by Ingvild Lyngnes Maren and Charlotte of…

Capital Region

Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Announces 2025 Nominees

Iris Araki Feb 18, 2025

The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards has announced the nominees for its seventh annual award ceremony. The event will be held on April 27 at Proctors. 2023 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The Eddies Awards…

Folk/Americana

Judy Collins To Celebrate 85th Birthday at Rochester’s Theatre at Innovation Square

Iris Araki Feb 17, 2025

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins will celebrate her 85th birthday at Rochester’s Theatre at Innovation Square on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Shervin Lainez The author, activist, poet and icon will perform in Rochester as part of…

Bluegrass/Country

Oak Hill’s Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Announces Lineup

Iris Araki Feb 17, 2025

The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival at the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY has announced the 2025 Musicians Lineup for the event being held from July 16-20. Some artists included in this year’s lineup include Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush…

Central NY

Fantastic Cat Announces Deluxe Album To Be Released In April, Plus Tour Dates

Iris Araki Feb 17, 2025

New York-based rock band Fantastic Cat has announced a new deluxe version of their latest record, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat. Now That’s What I Call Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat will be available on April 11. They also…

Manhattan

NYC’s Noah Lehrman Reunites With Gratefully Yours On Feb. 18

Iris Araki Feb 16, 2025

New York City based percussionist Noah Lehrman will reunite with Grateful Dead-inspired band Gratefully Yours at Hill Country BBQ in Midtown on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Gratefully Yours includes keyboardist Alex Mazur and guitarist…

Bluegrass/Country

Silver Bay YMCA Announces 2025 Mountain Music Festival Lineup

Iris Araki Feb 15, 2025

Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George has announced the lineup for the Mountain Music Festival on Sept. 12-14. "Silver Bay’s Mountain Music Festival is packed with excitement! With bluegrass at its core, each performer offers a fresh twist…

Classical

Kaufman Music Center Names Anthony Mazzocchi As New Executive Director

Iris Araki Feb 15, 2025

The Kaufman Music Center in Manhattan has announced GRAMMY-nominee music educator Anthony Mazzocchi as the new Executive Director of the Center. New Executive Director of Kaufman Music Center Anthony Mazzocchi “I am deeply honored…

Bethel

Kidz Bop Announces Certified BOP Tour, Five Shows in New York

Iris Araki Feb 13, 2025

Kidz Bop, the #1 children’s music brand, has announced the KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour, including shows in Bethel, Wantagh, Saratoga Springs, Buffalo and Syracuse starting in July. The tour will begin in Stamford, Connecticut…

Comedy

NEXT for AUTISM Hosts Night of Too Many Stars Live Comedy Show with Jon Stewart

Iris Araki Feb 13, 2025

Nonprofit organization NEXT for AUTISM has announced Night of Too Many Stars, a live comedy show with “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart at Beacon Theatre on Monday, March 31. Night of Too Many Stars was created by SNL and Conan…

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