Rob Base, best known for classic hip-hop tracks “It Takes Two” and “Joy and Pain”, has passed away in a private battle with cancer. The rapper, born in Harlem, celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18. The news was shared by Base’s family on Instagram on Friday. Creating an iconic hip-hop duo with the late […]
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When one door closed another was opened for Allen Aucoin. He parted ways with the Disco Biscuits but joined Social Assassins behind the kit, playing his first shows last week, first at Neitszche’s in Buffalo and then the next night at Bug Jar in Rochester Thursday May 21. Aucoin joined bandleader and guitar wizard Gabe […]
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Albany s Lost Radio Rounders started 2026 on a high note, with the debut of the musical/historical program America 250: Songs & Stories at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this past January. Since then the Rounders have brought their program to a pair of libraries and two historical societies, but things will really kick into […]
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Belong is a nonprofit cultural organization founded by Arturo O Farrill, a Grammy awarded Mexican-American piano virtuoso and composer who is dedicated to sharing Latin music and culture. His organization showcases Latin culture by highlighting its African and Indigenous roots through performances and educational programs. This summer, the nonprofit has upcoming events and programs in Manhattan […]
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TT Fest is set to happen at Holy Fang Sanctuary in Hopewell Junction, NY, on June 6 and 7, bringing a new festival to the Hudson Valley. The event is presented by Kill The Radio Arts and Torture Tuesdays. Moreover, the two-day festival will include live music, camping, art, animals, and several other activities throughout […]
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The annual Summer at the Plaza returns to Albany’s Empire State Plaza with a packed calendar and there’s something for everyone. The long-standing summer staple will host free public concerts, movie screenings, festivals, food vendors, fireworks, and more throughout the season. Among the lineup is the Capital Concert Series, which will run across four Wednesday […]
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On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham welcomes 2025 Educator of Note Award recipient Edward (Ed) P Norris III for an inspiring conversation about music, mentorship, and the life-changing power of arts education. A passionate conductor, educator, and mentor, Norris reflects on the emotional high […]
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After four years in production, Modern Holiday released their self-titled debut album. The album comes with 13 tracks, including singles Shuttered Life, Goodbye Grand Street, Oceans, and Beware the Robots.” Based out of Queens and Brooklyn, Jameson Edwards is the main vocalist and guitarist, alongside vocalist and bassist Billy Gray and drummer Michael Horaz. Guitarist […]
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The annual Bearsville Bluegrass Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday May 30th from 12-6pm at Bearsville Center, Tinker Street in Woodstock. The organizers report this decision was not made lightly, given the expected weather conditions, postponing the event was the only way to safely and properly deliver the experience everyone expects and deserves. If you have already […]
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On May 19, Governor Hochul announced the opening of Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s new Capital Region Music Hub. The Capital Region Music Hub is a music lab and multipurpose community center on the second floor of the building that will be used for education, performances, community gatherings, and cultural collaborations. The music lab is […]
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