On Sunday, June 7, Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana returned to New York City for a night of instrumental paradise under the city skyline at The Rooftop at Pier 17. The artist, who is described as a one-person band, recently signed a global record deal with BMG after years of independence. Now touring the United States […]
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New York State of Ska will make its debut this summer, bringing ska veterans and newcomers to four cities across New York. The package tour features The Abruptors, Girth Control, Ben Basile and The Doomstompers, with each stop rotating the bill so the hometown artist headlines their city. Come ready to move. These acts know […]
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Anthology hosted an unusual show on Thursday, June 4, one of the most desired concert venues for bands in Rochester. Rochester Cocktail Revival did not disappoint with their choice of artists, The Demos and Rochester s favorite Tribute band two years running, Cut Me Up, Genny who took the stage, combining to provide a night of […]
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It s rare to pass the Village Green in Woodstock without sighting an aging hippy, but a bit further down the road at the Bearsville Theater, the Mekons from Leeds, one of the original 77 British punk bands, brought out an aging crowd of punks in cool band t-shirts: graphics for X, Gang of Four, Scrawl […]
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Weekend music festival Dromfest is returning to The Avalon Lounge in September. Featuring 25 different bands and artists from indie rock, the festival has its biggest lineup yet. Labor Day weekend will bring indie rock and pop to Catskill from artists across the country. Dromedary Records is an independent music label based founded in 1993. […]
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Grammy-nominated musician Krishna Das will return to Woodstock this summer as the headlining performer at the Woodstock Festival of Awakening, taking place August 14 to August 16 at Bearsville Center and locations throughout Woodstock. The three-day festival combines live music, talks, art installations, movement workshops, and community events across Woodstock and Bearsville. The event returns […]
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The world premiere of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul brought an emotional and deeply personal celebration of Gregg Allman s life and legacy to the Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan, where family, friends, musicians, and longtime fans gathered for an evening that felt as much like a reunion as it did a film premiere. Before […]
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The annual New York State Blues Festival returns to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse this weekend, June 12, 13, and 14. The free three-day event features a host of national, regional, and local blues acts, along with various artisans and food vendors from across Central New York. The annual event first launched […]
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The first children s book inspired by the music of southern jam band Widespread Panic will be published this fall. Written by teacher and author Pete Mason, The Widespread Alphabet is a must for Widespread Panic fans of any age (full disclosure: Pete Mason is Publisher of NYS Music). Children will be able to learn the […]
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Good blues guitarists are noted for their ability to articulate what they feel through the strings of their instruments. The most accomplished blues guitarists are able to advance the use of their instruments to trigger these sensations in the souls of the listeners. Gary Clark Jr. is such a blues guitarist. The Grammy-winning guitarist brought […]
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