The will honor legendary music executive Dennis Arfa on June 6 with an induction ceremony held during the LIMEHOF’s inaugural two-day Billy Joel Symposium in Stony Brook. Best known as the longtime booking agent and business strategist for Billy Joel, Arfa has spent five decades helping shape the careers and touring success of some of […]
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Primavera Sound Barcelona kicked off on June 3 with free music across the city. From angsty punk to queer bubblegum pop. At the Centre de Cultura Contempor nia de Barcelona (CCCB) ten artists performed throughout the day, while across town the main festival grounds at Parc del Forum opened one of its nine stages a day […]
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams will make four New York appearances this summer and fall, with performances scheduled at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, along with stops in Homer, Pawling and Greenwich Village. For more than two decades, the Hudson Valley-based band has built a devoted following through its eclectic sounds and playful live presence. […]
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Queens rapper Rome Streetz s new single Cocaine Coltraine is hitting the airwaves, a must-listen for any jazz hip-hop fan. The single comes from his upcoming album, Sock It To My Pocket, out on July 17. Rome Streetz originally participated in open mic battles on 42nd Street. Since then, he has become a force to be […]
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Queens native Action Bronson is bringing his larger-than-life personality back to Le Poisson Rouge this summer for a three-night residency taking place June 17, July 22, and August 20. Known as much for his vivid storytelling and charismatic stage presence as his culinary adventures and television work, Bronson continues to carve out a lane entirely […]
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The music scene today is filled with intense gloom regarding DIY startups and even the failings of larger musicians. Blue dot fever seeming to spread amongst acts that some would consider too big to fail. But despite that, an enigmatic Irish singer songwriter named Dove Ellis just sold out two nights at the legendary Bowery […]
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The two-time GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony will return to Troy, NY, from June 3 to June 7, for the annual American Music Festival. The event brings together composers, musicians, and audiences for five days of contemporary classical music. Held at EMPAC and other venues throughout the city, the festival will feature performances, premieres, and events […]
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The Lake George Arts Project (LGAP) has announced a lineup featuring local favorites and nationally touring acts for its 2026 Summer Concert Series. The live performances will take place on the shores of Lake George every Wednesday evening through July and August. All concerts take place at the Shepard Park Amphitheater from 7:00 p.m. until […]
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Grammy-Award nominated hip hop artist Bryson Tiller has announced his upcoming headline tour Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour. The tour will begin in late August and feature support from Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz on select dates. The 61-date tour will make three stops in the New York Metro area at […]
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Legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette may have passed away in October of last year, but in his 83 years on this planet, he managed to play with some of the most incredible jazz musicians in history: Roscoe Mitchell, Charles Lloyd, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, and Keith Jarrett come immediately to mind. […]
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