New York State Music News

The 2026 Great South Bay Music Festival came to a close Sunday at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, wrapping up four days of music with a lineup that celebrated classic rock, Americana and improvisational music. The festival’s final day featured performances by Taz, a special Bob Weir Celebration, Little Feat and headliners My Morning Jacket on […]

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Bazooka! Fest 2026 returns to Brooklyn for the weekend of August 23 and August 24. The two-day event will feature 29 artists from different genres ranging from punk, rock, pop, and shoegaze. The festival will feature two stages at The Meadows and The Wood Shop. The music festival is independently owned and operated by Jake […]

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After two days of punk, alternative rock, reggae and ska, the 2026 Great South Bay Music Festival shifted gears on Saturday, delivering its most improvisational day of the weekend. Shorefront Park welcomed fans of Americana, bluegrass, blues, Southern rock and jam music as Gov’t Mule closed the night with a nearly 90-minute set, while Bruce […]

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The tenth show on a 24-date summer amphitheater trek across North America, Muse brought “The Wow! Signal Tour” to the majestic outdoor shed known as Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh this past Saturday night, July 25. Nestled along the South Shore of Long Island and atop a stage built out over the waters of Zachs […]

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After a weekend of unpredictable antics from Mother Nature, music fans were eager to head to Caamp. Tornado warnings, heavy rains, and looming thunderstorms didn t stop the local and it only delayed the Ohio natives from delivering their good vibes to the packed CMAC crowd on June 21. With support from Hannah Cohen and Mon […]

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The Phish band from Vermont (a.k.a. Phish) are off and running with ‘Phish in 5’ at Madison Square Garden – five unique shows calling back to their 1990s era. With three shows down and two to go (Monday and Wednesday), there’s a lot to look back at and plenty to look forward to, with photos […]

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Now in its fourteenth year, the Summer Hoot music festival will be held Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.

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From the moment fans flooded the streets surrounding Newark’s Prudential Center Friday evening, it was clear that HOT 97 Summer Jam remains more than just another concert, it’s a cultural gathering. Returning to the Garden State on July 24, Summer Jam 2026 brought together established stars, hometown heroes, international talent, and the next generation of […]

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There are few voices around that can leave you speechless song after song for 40 years. On July 25, Allison Krauss & Union Station did just that, as they performed a bluegrass clinic for fans at CMAC. Providing support was the youthful Theo Lawrence, with a nostalgic voice. Knowing there is a powerful angelic voice […]

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The Hold Steady have announced the 2026 edition of Massive Nights, a series of concerts from December 2 to December 5. Held annually at Brooklyn Bowl, this year marks their 11th time doing the special concert. The band is based out of Brooklyn and brings energetic indie rock vibes to every show they play. Their […]

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