New York State Music News

Governors Ball 2026 kicked off its return to Flushing Meadows Corona Park with a Day 1 lineup that captured the festival s unique signature mix of local talent, genre-spanning performances, and crowd-favorite sets. The day was absolutely beautiful, with the sun beaming down over the festival grounds. Energy was high from the jump, smiles were everywhere, […]

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On Tuesday, June 2, Haute & Freddy wowed a sold-out crowd at Warsaw. Their first of two sold-out nights at the Brooklyn venue, the theatrical pop duo did more than just play music they gave the performance of a lifetime. The Freaks duo is composed of Michelle Buzz (Haute) and Lance Shipp (Freddy). After […]

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The Glens Falls Symphony is set to host its annual Independence Day Summer Pops Concert on Friday, July 3, while celebrating its 25th year. The free, family-friendly event begins at 7:30 P.M. and promises an evening of patriotic music, fireworks, and community celebration. The concert will take place at Crandall Park, located on Upper Glen […]

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The Chenango Blues Association has shared the lineup for the 2026 NBT Bank Summer Concert Series, which returns to East Park in Norwich this summer, featuring free concerts from July 2 to August 27.  The series has become a summer staple in Chenango County, bringing nationally touring artists and local music fans together in downtown […]

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Braving rainstorms and high winds, thousands of fans came out on Thursday, June 4, for the first full day of Primavera Sound Barcelona. With nine official stages and four secondary stages, the festival was set to showcase more than 60 artists; however, the weather had other plans for the day (for more on that, head […]

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Grahame Lesh has kicked off his 2026 touring season with the return of the Terrapin Roadshow.  This traveling concert series inspired by the spirit and community of the beloved Terrapin Crossroads venue began at the Monte Rio Amphitheater on May 30 and 31. The Terrapin Roadshow serves as both a continuation of the musical tradition […]

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Kupferberg Center for the Arts is turning Queens into a summer season-long stage from June 1 to August 27, where across three borough-wide series, audiences can take part in a summer full of excitement through live music, workshops and cultural programming. Best of all, the events are free and open to public. In that case, […]

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New York and New Jersey indie rocker Jonny Couch has released Overwhelmed.” The song comes before his upcoming album, Where The Sidewalk Ends, set for release on July 24. Where The Sidewalk Ends will be Couch s first album since Mystery Man in 2019. Overwhelmed has a bright power-pop sound, even though the lyrics focus on […]

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Maybe the kids are alright. Up and coming Buffalo rock band Blissen are set to release their new single, Mad Tree on June 6. The band is exploding onto the scene with sludgy guitars and agonizing vocals on their first single ever. Emerging out of the underground music scene, the band consists of lead vocalist […]

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The Sembrich has opened its doors for a 2026 season filled with music, history and more. Located on the shores of Lake George, the museum will host a summer of live performances and explore two new exhibitions. Admission to the museum and exhibitions is free. The 2026 Summer Festival, Brava! Celebrating Women in Music, will feature […]

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