Jack Johnson is bringing his SURFILMUSIC Tour to 43 outdoor venues across North America next year, including 3 locations in New York State. With this tour, Johnson will be making his first return to the road since 2022, this time celebrating his upcoming documentary film SURFILMUSIC and honoring his 20+ year catalogue of folk and […]
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The Capital Region will host a night of legendary performances. On Saturday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m., the Proctors Theatre is holding the Star-Studded 60s Spectacular, including five well known acts: Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, The Lovin Spoonful, The Buckinghams, The Cyrkle, and Estefano DiSanto. Fan favorites such as “Young Girl,” “Lady Willpower,” and “Woman, […]
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On the heels of the announced closing of Larkin Hifi, and vocal criticism of the policy, the Albany Common Council on Monday night overhauled the city’s cabaret license process. The Prohibition Era cabaret licenses were typically used to target black owned and frequented businesses. The relic of the past – which banned dancing in particular […]
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Lotus has announced an extensive U.S. tour covering more than 25 dates in support of their upcoming studio album, Rise of the Anglerfish, which is due out in early 2026. The tour is slated to start in January in Colorado and includes two later New York dates in Saratoga Springs on April 15 at Putnam Place […]
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Empire Live was chaos wrapped in emotion on Tuesday, November 4th. Four bands, one jam-packed room, and not a second of filler From Ashes to New. The kind of night that rattles your bones and resets your faith in live music. Orlando s Not Enough Space opened the night with a set that burned like an […]
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Election Day, a great time to exercise your civic duty, and a great time to see some live music by a band named after a bygone political slogan. That was the opportunity presented to the people of Buffalo this Tuesday, when I’m With Her opened their last leg of touring in 2025 at Asbury Hall. […]
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On Saturday, November 1, as their 2025 tour nears its close, UK-meets-North-Dakota trio Raynes brought their heartfelt fusion of folk, pop and world music to the famed Iridium in Manhattan. Fresh off the June release of Bloom in June, Raynes has been refining a sound that s equal parts melodic storytelling and modern pop architecture. The […]
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Internationally acclaimed cellist and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin has released “Toryanse”, a deeply emotive song rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition, with a December tour stopping 3 times in New York State and venues ideal for the unique nature of the performance. Born into a multi-cultural family in the former USSR, Maksin began playing guitar […]
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The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM), the 128-year-old nonprofit organization aiming to foster community through music, is hosting their 10th annual House Party fundraiser on Thursday, November 6, from 7:00-11:00 p.m. House Party will feature 30+ musical acts performing across two free outdoor stages and one ticketed indoor stage. BKCM promises the event will also […]
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On January 11, 2026, globalFEST will return for its 23rd year at Lincoln Center, featuring acts from four continents and taking place across three stages. Since its founding in 2003 globalFEST has been an organization willing to highlight international and regional American music allowing many artists to begin U.S. touring careers. Devoted to encouraging social […]
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