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In its sixth year, Black Bear Americana Music Fest presented three full days of roots, contemporary and traditional folk, country, blues, bluegrass and mixed-genre solo artists and bands on its main stage, acoustic stage, gazebo…

Women in Music (WIM), a leading non-profit organization that advances the role of women and gender-expansive individuals in the music industry, proudly announces its 2025 Virtual Summit. This three-day event will take place online from…

It’s only right for 2024 to end with a slew of high-energy concerts. On Friday, December 20, two Philadelphia based bands, City Wide and Wax Jaw, journeyed to Bowery Ballroom. The two shared similar goals: charm local New Yorkers and…

Run-DMC decided they were going to combine the fantasy and mysticism that comes with the holiday with real life experiences, detailing past Christmas’ spent with their families in their hometown of Hollis, Queens.

On December 19 the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra did what they do best - they tossed normal musical conventions to the wind while elevating songs to a new level.  

A walking music legend, Carole King’s roots in New York run deep. Born and raised in Brooklyn, a graduate of Queens College, and lifetime lover of the Manhattan music scene as both an artist and an audience member, New York is an integral…

The Local in Saugerties, is set to dazzle audiences with an inclusive range of creative talents of nearly 30 music, dance, and cultural events from January to May, 2025. This vibrant venue has quickly become a cultural hub since…

Samara Joy and The McLendon Family, accompanied by Buffalo’s George Brown and the God’s Purchase Choir, took the stage at UB’s Center of the Arts on December 17. The night was full of smooth jazz and Christmas spirit. As the…

Rochester-based composer mainTheme has announced the release of his rich new groove track "Take Over Me" (feat. Donno Jay). Dan Romans plays drum set, synth, keyboard, and voice; composes and arranges music; and performs all styles.…

After a hugely successful European tour, 2024 will be culminating with five highly anticipated shows for The Felice Brothers. The band's end of the year run of shows kicks off Friday, December 27 in Williamsburg at Brooklyn Bowl,…