On Thursday, April 16, music and mission will meet in the heart of Saratoga Springs as RallySound presents Songwriters in the Round An Evening of Music & Storytelling at The Music Hall at City Hall. The pay-what-you-can fundraiser supports The Ramble and its ongoing fight to prevent veteran homelessness across the Northeast. Founded by Adam Ezra and friends, RallySound has long […]
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Hangar on the Hudson will once again host The Spring Thing on May 2, bringing together eight Capital Region acts to celebrate the arrival of spring and the start of the outdoor concert season. Since opening in 2015, Hangar on the Hudson has become a cornerstone of Troy s local music scene, regularly hosting touring and […]
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Memorial Day Weekend 2026 will mark a historic and deeply meaningful moment in Central New York as Watts Music Group presents Tommypalooza at Sterling Stage Kampitheater. Set across five days of music, camping, and community, the event serves as both a celebration and a tribute honoring the life and legacy of Tommy Ryan (9/7/1957 12/25/2025), the […]
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Rochester native Mikaela Davis, a cosmic-country artist, has announced the release of her single (Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses, accompanied by an exciting music video. Davis also looks forward to the release of her full album, Graceland Way, and to a summer tour beginning in April. Davis s single (Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses features Madison […]
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One of the Northeast s most premier live music events, the New York State Blues Festival, has announced its headliner and lineup for June 11-13, 2026. The free-admission event will feature a lineup of talented regional and national artists, headlined by Gary Clark. Jr. The New York State Blues Festival is one of the largest blues […]
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced 17 performer nominees for 2026 induction with 10 artists appearing on the ballot for the first time. New York artists Luther Vandross, Jeff Buckley and Wu-Tang Clan make up the list of Empire State nominees. Harlem-born R&B legend Luther Vandross got his start at the Apollo […]
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On March 3, Carnegie Hall will once again host the Tibet House US benefit Concert for its 39th Annual Concert. This year, Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson will lead alongside Musical Director Tony Shanahan, and will feature a long list of extraordinary performances. The concert will feature performances by Debbie Harry, The B-52 s […]
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On Thursday, February 26, The Record Company celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Give It Back To You, with a nearly sold-out show at Irving Plaza. The band performed the record in full, with some additional fan favorites to round out the set. Originally formed in Los Angeles, the trio found immediate success […]
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On Thursday, February 26, singer-songwriter Peter McPoland brought his Big Lucky Tour to Brooklyn Steel. The alternative rock performer played a fifteen-song set alongside his backup band, composed of members Landon Laney (bass), Joe Curtin (drums), and Josh Suarez (keyboard and guitar). A previous resident of Bushwick, McPoland is a loyal lover of New York […]
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Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan s newest effort is with the supergroup, The Fell. The band features Sheehan, multi-platinum producer Mike (K.) Krompass, Australian vocal powerhouse Toby Rand and drummer Nick Chiarore. The band released their debut EP, Killswitch, on Oct. 24, 2025 and a new single, Footprints, on Nov. 28, 2025. Before the debut of The […]
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