As the Santana hit Smooth aptly put it, Man, it was a hot one both literally and figuratively for bands and fans at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) when the Doobie Brothers and Santana split the ticket Wednesday, July 1. The mercury climbed to a sticky 99 degrees Fahrenheit at about 4 pm in […]
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For nine days each year over the past 24 years (with 2020 as an exception), downtown Rochester transforms into a mecca for music lovers from near and far during the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Among the 19 venues is Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, which hosted Chris Botti, Gladys Knight, and The Count Basie Orchestra […]
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Awash in smoke machine haze and adorned in trippy paisley shirts, Steve Kilbey, and fellow members of The Church brought their unique brand of eighties Australian psychedelia to The Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Wednesday, July 1. While psychedelic rock and Woodstock usually conjures images of Jimi, Janis, Jerry, and head shop black light posters, […]
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Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will honor the career of bluegrass artist and storyteller Ron Thomason this July during his final performances after 50 years of touring, as he takes leave of his role with the Dry Branch Fire Squad. Held July 15-19 at Oak Hill, NY, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will have several occasions dedicated […]
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There are concerts where the music is the story, and there are concerts where the feeling in the room becomes just as memorable as the songs themselves. Presented by Greg Bell of Guthrie/Bell Productions, Midnight North’s return to Albany on June 25 delivered exactly that kind of experience. Featuring guitarist and vocalist Grahame Lesh, the […]
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The Adirondack Independence Music Festival (a.k.a. ADK Fest) will return to Lake George for its 11th year this Labor Day weekend. Three days of live music will be hosted at Charles R. Wood Park from September 4 to September 6. The festival will continue its tradition of bringing nationally acclaimed artists and rising stars together in […]
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On the morning of Friday, June 26, Melanie Martinez performed on The TODAY Show for her first Citi Concert Series performance. Celebrating the release of her 2026 album, Hades, the alternative pop star showed her gratitude to her loyal fanbase by delivering a special announcement between songs. Martinez rose to fame after being featured on […]
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Award-winning trombonist, producer, and bandleader Alex Asher has just released the self-titled debut album Slow Motion, on June 26. Asher has been active in the jazz and independent music scene of Brooklyn and has played and performed in various bands like People s Champs and Los Cumplea os. In an earlier period of his career, Asher and […]
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Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah King is back with new music for the first time since her cancer diagnosis in 2024 with a touching version of Pink Floyd s “Wish You Were Here” dedicated to her late father. Having been released on June 19, right before Father s Day, the collaborative single is King s first in the past two […]
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On Saturday July 6, 1974, Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY held the first ever concert in its history. Eric Clapton and his band would serve as headliners, with The Band serving as a warm up for Slowhand. Tickets for the show were $8.50 each ($46 in 2021 dollars) and caught one of rock s biggest […]
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