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Where Music Meets The River: The 2026 Hudson River Music Festival

The Hudson River Music Festival returned to Croton Point Park on June 21 for a day packed full of music, community, and environmental awareness, all set against the beautiful scenic backdrop of the Hudson River. This year s headliners included Jesse Welles, Warren Haynes, Grahame Lesh, Daniel Donato, Margo Price, and many others. The festival’s roots […]

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Celebrating Music and Culture at Bronx Summer Jam 2026

Bronx Summer Jam returned to Bronx Park East on June 20, bringing music and vibes to the park. The annual music festival is celebrating its fifth year with the community with live performances, food, and vendors on-site. For eight hours on Saturday, the lineup of performances featured artists from The Bronx and across New York […]

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The Army, The Navy Celebrate Debut Album at Rough Trade Below

Indie-folk duo The Army, The Navy celebrated the release of their debut full-length album, Fake Brave Life, with an intimate performance at New York City s Rough Trade Below on Wednesday, June 17. With a sold-out crowd filling the iconic record store’s lower level, the two childhood friends performed a set of ten songs, both old […]

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RPO Names Tonya McBride Robles President and CEO

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has announced the selection of Tonya McBride Robles to serve as its new President & CEO. Tonya McBride Robles is set to join RPO from August 17, 2026, following a national search process conducted by the RPO Board of Directors. McBride Robles comes to the RPO with over 20 years of […]

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Fencepost Festival to Return to Capital Region

Fencepost Festival will return on August 7 and 8 to bring artists and camping to the Capital Region. Presented by RDI Productions, the two-day music festival will take place at Lazy Bear Ice Cream in Broadalbin, just 45 miles northwest of Albany. The festival is just one hour southwest of Lake George, 30 minutes west of […]

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The Guess Who Embark on First Tour in 23 Years 3 Shows in NY

Nearly 60 years after the band s inception, and following a lengthy legal battle to reclaim their name, classic rock legends Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are once again touring together as The Guess Who for the first time in 23 years. They’ll make three stops in New York State, in Syracuse, Wantagh and Saratoga Springs in the first half of […]

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Goose Sighting at Central Park SummerStage

Goose wrapped up the final night of their three-show Manhattan run in grand fashion at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage. A last minute show announcement, following their two-night return to Madison Square Garden, the Connecticut quartet proved once again they can sell out venues wherever and whenever they choose. And the weather alone made […]

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Bleachers Stampede Through CMAC

On the heels of their fifth album, everyone for ten minutes, Bleachers hit the road for a two-leg tour. June 20 found them at CMAC, with Wednesday providing support. No stranger to success and energetic shows, Jack Antonoff has led Bleachers since 2013. The former frontman of Fun. began Bleachers as a side project while […]

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Vans Warped Tour at RFK Festival Grounds

After a successful return in 2025, the Vans Warped Tour returned for its second consecutive year at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington D.C. on June 13 and 14, bringing with it another massive lineup, thousands of fans, and the unmistakable sense of community that has defined the festival for decades. Despite temperatures climbing throughout […]

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World Music Institute Announces Fall-Winter 2026-27 Season
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World Music Institute (WMI) has announced its Fall-Winter 2026-27 season, with performances scheduled from Aug. 23, 2026, through Feb. 27, 2027. The lineup features international artists, returning favorites and several New York City debuts, along with the launch of its new series NEXT GEN. Changemakers WMI’s Changemakers Series opens Aug. 23, with a free all-ages […]

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