New York State Music News

Three new singles from Felice County Fair, a tribute record to Catskills-based folk band The Felice Brothers, were released today, Aug. 28. Spearheaded by Brandy Schultz, wife of The Lumineers Wesley Schultz, the Felice County Fair project features 26 songs from the Felice Brothers well-loved catalog, performed by a wide collection of musicians. Long Island […]

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When The All-American Rejects in 2025 came back in full swing, doing surprise house party shows to protest high ticket fees and connect with fans directly, no one knew how far it would go. In April, The Great New York State Fair announced the band would take on the Suburban Park stage on opening day; […]

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August 22 was a great day if you are a fan of Sublime. The boys from Long Beach, California, who are synonymous with skateboarding and cannabis found themselves in Canandaigua for a show at CMAC. The same afternoon, Jakob Nowell and Zane Vandevort also played a brief, invite only acoustic set at nearby Finger Lakes […]

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Celebrated hip hop group Cypress Hill has announced two shows at Manhattan s Irving Plaza for Halloween weekend. These shows come as the newest set in the band s annual tradition of Haunted Hill Halloween shows. Each night of this year s Haunted Hill will feature different support acts. Cypress Hill will be joined by Immortal Technique and […]

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On Wednesday, August 26, the New York State Fair s opening day started with a Quiet Riot. Turning an annual occurrence into a wild rock concert filled with suburb musician craftsmanship, high voltage energy and an eruptive crowd, leading fans to wonder about the future of rock music. It is controversial by today s standards to use […]

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During the 1960s, the Brill Building revolutionized all aspects of the music industry. The operations of this one building turned the fledgling genres of rock and pop into a streamlined machine. In a matter of a few years, the building’s music businesses revolutionized the process of songwriting, recording, and promotion. On top of this, the […]

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The O+ Festival returns to Kingston October 9 11, 2026, for its 16th annual celebration of music, art, word, comedy, and wellness. This year s theme, MO+NUMENTS, explores what we choose to honor, who we elevate, and what becomes possible when the structures we have inherited begin to shift.

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In the last few years, emo culture has experienced a resurgence of sorts. Suddenly everyone s shopping at Hot Topic and Zumiez again like it s 2006. However, the regrowth in popularity of being emo or alt for alternative, does not come without the early beginnings of e-boy and e-girl culture.  Old rock and emo bands such […]

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If you ask any Hudson Valley local music fan, there s a pretty good chance they can tell you about Doors at Seven, the New Paltz based booking company that provides so many local artists with the opportunity to play live shows. Each year they host a multi day DIY music festival, Door Daze, showcasing the […]

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The 102nd annual Yorktown Grange Fair returns to 99 Moseman Road in Yorktown Heights, Westchester Sept. 11, 12 and 13 for Goats, Games and Good Times! The fair features daytime bands fit for all ages to adult-centered evening headliners Mike Risko Band, Alex Nikki and Jokerz Wild and No Options. Fair grounds open at 4 […]

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