This past week, rapper Macklemore has exploded back into the public zeitgeist after being dropped as the opener from Ed Sheeran s ongoing Loop Tour, following his public support of Palestine on stage at Metlife Stadium. While the news is only recently gripping headlines, Macklemore has consistently been a vocal advocate for human rights issues and […]
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Adirondack destination music venue The Waterhole Music Lounge has just announced an exciting Fall 2026 live music lineup. The Waterhole is bringing an eclectic mix of nationally touring artists, local favorites, tribute bands, DJs, and local talents to Saranac Lake this fall and winter. From October to New Years Eve, the venue will be hosting […]
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Jess Yaffa, based in NYC, released new pop single and music video “Spill My Guts” September 18. This single is ushering in a new era for Yaffa, released ahead of her EP FALSE SPRING due at the end of this year. This project follows the release of Yaffa’s 2025 debut album, Thoughts That Keep Me […]
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Caff Lena s fourth annual Fiddles & Foliage festival returns to High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs September 27. The free family-friendly event will go from 12 4 p.m. and feature musicians of all ages. The festival centers around people of diverse backgrounds, ages and musical proficiency collaborating. The park will be stocked with food and craft […]
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More than fifty-eight years after his passing, John Coltrane remains one of the most vital and influential figures in modern culture. His music is probing, spiritual, endlessly exploratory, and continues to reach new listeners, transcending genre, generation, and geography. The Coltrane Estate is marking the 100th anniversary of the musician s birth with COLTRANE 100, an […]
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Two decades of iconic records, unforgettable collaborations, and a catalog that helped shape an entire generation of hip-hop. On Wednesday, September 16, Lil Wayne brought his 20 Years of Carter Classics Tour to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, transforming the Long Island amphitheater into a celebration of one of rap’s most influential careers. With longtime […]
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Brooklyn-based post-rock duo halfway up a jagged hill released their self-titled debut album, HUAJH, on Sept. 10. The album was recorded at Vinegar Hill Sound, a Brooklyn recording studio founded by Reed Black in 2024. The band halfway up a jagged hill consists of friends Devin Gilbert (vocals, guitar, bass) and Jeb Polstein (drums). The […]
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For New York native Sean Kennedy, songwriting has always been a way of documenting life. Now back home in Westchester County after graduating from college, 22 year old Kennedy is entering a new chapter shaped by years of writing, recording, and reflecting on the experiences that have shaped his identity. Sean Kennedy’s songwriting has been […]
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The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the inaugural RIJF Innovation Jazz Series. This new seven-concert series will allow audiences to experience the Jazz Festival s exceptional selection of live jazz throughout the year. While the original festival takes place annually over nine days in June, the 2026-27 RIJF Innovation Jazz Series season will run from […]
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Grammy-Award winning composer, songwriter and musician Danny Elfman treated concertgoers at Central Park SummerStage to a special performance on Sept. 15, featuring a selection of seasonal Oingo Boingo classics, unreleased tracks, and hit TV and film themes performed by a live orchestra and choir. Elfman still sounds great for the ripe old age of 73. […]
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