New York State Music News

West Falls Center for the Arts welcomes The Resilient, an American rock band comprised of severely wounded U.S. combat veterans, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. This special event is presented in collaboration with A Soldier s Journey Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to constructing homes for severely wounded veterans. The Resilient music reflects […]

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The nation s top residency program for writers and artists will soon transition to new leadership. Yaddo President Elaina Richardson has elected to step aside from her current role, initiating a national search for the next chief executive. Yaddo Artists and Board Co-Chairs Janice Y.K. Lee and Peter Kayafas are forming an internal committee to guide […]

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On Thursday, December 9th, Zone 1 of Brooklyn’s Elsewhere music venue was packed to the gills for a night of terrific rap music. McKinley Dixon’s name has been reaching far and wide with his newest album Magic, Alive achieving major critical acclaim. His songs feature incredible storytelling over instrumentals reminiscent of the greats like A […]

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On Friday, Caff Lena announced an extraordinary $1 million gift from an anonymous donor, by far the largest contribution in the organization s 65-year history. The donor, who has attended performances at the revered Saratoga Springs music venue for decades, shared their reasons for making this donation: The transformational donation will strengthen the organization s long-term stability […]

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Isaac Mizrahi has dazzled audiences at the Cafe Carlyle for a decade, bringing his great musical style and razor-sharp wit to the Upper East Side. Celebrating his 10th anniversary season, Mizrahi returns with A.I. – artificial isaac – an all-new show about current events and the passage of time. Accompanied by a sensational six-piece band […]

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Evanescence announced their massive 2026 World Tour, the band s first worldwide headlining run in four years. The tour stretches across North America before heading to the UK and Europe, and promises a new, energetic live set built on the creative streak the band has been riding this year. The North American schedule includes two key […]

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Fantasy, distorted memories, and reality converge in the latest single released by Hudson Valley‘s Sabrina Trueheart. The psychedelic folk singer/songwriter explores the loss of innocence that comes with growing up, citing verses from Lewis Carroll s poem A Boat Beneath a Sunny Sky. Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, closes the sequel to the classic novel […]

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On December 7, The Paramount in Huntington hosted the Allman Betts Family Revival, a night dedicated to celebrating the enduring legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. More than a tribute show, the Family Revival has become an annual gathering that honors both the history and the extended musical family connected to one of the most […]

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The inaugural concert of the Proctors Passport Series on December 5 featured the Quebecois quintet Melisande. This was also the inaugural concert of the band in the 518. The group is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of Quebecois music. Melisande have researched the countryside, interviewed musicians in small towns and villages and researched libraries […]

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The Central Jersey rock duo known as the dt s has officially released their new single Sorry Not Sorry“, inspired by growing up in a small town and feeling left out. With an electrifying live show and new music on the way, the dt’s show no signs of slowing down. The dt’s were born out of […]

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