Growl Bear, the alt-country, folk-rock, Americana band known for their raw, electric storytelling and distinct sound, has debuted their album, Tales of the Finger Lakes, Western New York & Beyond. It feels like you ve been transported through the backroads of upstate New York with a soulful touch of their background in it. Released on Friday, […]
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Legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, born and raised in New York City, is dead at age 95. The jazz legend, nicknamed the “saxophone colossus, died Monday, May 25 at his home in Woodstock. Throughout his prolific career, which began in the 1940s, Rollins recorded over 60 albums as a band leader. Often called the greatest […]
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Bard SummerScape s Spiegeltent programming returns to Red Hook, New York for two months of live entertainment and late-night revelry. Running June 26 through Aug. 15, the beloved annual tradition will once again transform Bard s mirrored pavilion into one of the Hudson Valley s most vibrant performance spaces. Set on Bard College s campus, Spiegeltent delivers a sense […]
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On the morning of Friday, May 22, Bleachers returned to the TODAY Plaza for their second-ever Citi Concert Series performance. Celebrating the release of their fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes, Bleachers started off the Memorial Day Weekend celebrations early for their most loyal fans. Debuting in 2014 with the platinum track I Wanna […]
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In the heart of Montgomery County, NY, the Music on the Mohawk series is striking a chord with music lovers this season. This outdoor concert series, held along the Erie Canal, offers a natural setting with a splash of local talent and community spirit, creating the perfect summer evenings for families and friends. This all-ages, […]
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In a joint announcement, three cherished Hudson Valley institutions are taking important steps to ensure that the region s symphony orchestras present and future have access to the musical resources they need to thrive. Long-standing endowed funds originally created to support the Hudson Valley Philharmonic will soon benefit symphony orchestras in Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties through new grant opportunities. At the same time, an expansive collection of music scores and parts […]
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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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NYC-based harpist, singer-songwriter, and composer Stephanie Babirak shared her new single Moon River on May 22. Additionally, she has an upcoming album, Rotten Fruit, that will be released on June 12. Moon River is connected to the larger themes of Rotten Fruit. Specifically, the album discusses guilt, love, disillusionment, and the moment when someone s actions […]
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On Friday, May 22, Keep Flying rushed the stage at Albany’s Empire Underground as part of their Ten Year Anniversary Tour. For the past month, Keep Flying has performed in a different city every night, choosing Albany as their second-to-last stop on their month-long anniversary tour. The smaller venue allowed fans to be up-close and […]
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The Mill in Westport has announced its summer 2026 calendar, featuring two curated concert lineups that will bring innovative contemporary music to the Adirondacks. The “Summer Music at the Mill” series will feature eight concerts focused on unusual instrumentation, while A World of Piano presents six performances that reframe the piano as a vehicle for […]
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