Fresh off winning the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Award for Best Americana Artist and earning rave reviews for reprising the role of Bob Dylan alongside Chest Fever at Ophelia s on Broadway, Laura Leigh reached another milestone on May 15 at Lark Hall with the release of her new album Late Night Laura Leigh. If there […]
The post Laura Leigh Band Brings Homegrown Magic to Lark Hall for Triumphant Album Release Celebration appeared first on NYS Music.
Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) will celebrate the launch of its 100th season of presenting legendary performances in Kingston with a free Open House for community members and visitors on Tuesday, June 9, from 4-7 pm. UPAC opened in 1927, this event will officially mark the start of the historic theater s 100th year. UPAC is owned and operated by Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., a nonprofit organization and […]
The post UPAC Kicks off 100th Year with Free Community Open House appeared first on NYS Music.
Beak & Skiff s Summer Concert Series kicked off on Saturday, May 30 with a sold-out performance by alternative rockers, Cake. Concert goers flocked to the picturesque apple orchard in Lafayette early, and were greeted with sunshine and blue skies as they packed the field in front of the stage well before show-time. Billed as an […]
The post Cake Serve Up Fantastic Start to Summer Concert Season at Beak & Skiff appeared first on NYS Music.
Groundtone is a Summer music festival organized by PS21 Center For Contemporary Performance featuring 10 artists from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21. The event will create a space to celebrate innovative music with several kinds of performances, such as virtuosic percussion, post-punk meets jazz, lucid film scoring, and recent compositions. In addition to […]
The post Groundtone – PS21’s Four Day Summer Music Festival appeared first on NYS Music.
Freedom Park in Scotia will celebrate its 50th anniversary all summer long with an annual Concert Series, featuring free music and family entertainment from June 24 through August 22. The milestone season will also unveil park improvements and an upgraded sound system. The 2026 schedule has something for everyone, including a musical lineup with several […]
The post Freedom Park 50th Anniversary Summer Celebration Concert Series Unveiled appeared first on NYS Music.
Primavera Sound Barcelona is here! Starting June 3 and running through Sunday the 7, the festival will bring together more than 244 performances at Parc del F rum and 91 performances in venues around Barcelona for Primavera a La Ciutat. There s too much for one person to see, so here are just a few of our […]
The post Who To See at Primavera Sound Barcelona appeared first on NYS Music.
The 502s brought their blend of indie folk and feel-good energy to Empire Live in Albany on Wednesday, May 27, turning a weeknight into a celebration of music and positivity. The evening showcased everything that has made The 502s one of the fastest-growing bands in the folk-pop scene: uplifting songs, relentless energy, and a genuine […]
The post Good Vibes Only: The 502s Light Up Albany appeared first on NYS Music.
Pride is officially here and New York State is ready to celebrate! Follow along for your guide to pride events across every region. Whether you’re in Manhattan or Buffalo, Plattsburgh or Poughkeepsie or any point in between, New York State has a Pride celebration in store for you. New York City June 4 | Greenwich […]
The post 2026 New York State Pride Guide appeared first on NYS Music.
Canadian hard rockers April Wine are currently in the midst of a U.S. Canadian tour with reformed fellow north-of-the-border rockers Triumph. The tour began in April with a couple shows in Florida, followed by a full tour across Canada. The two bands are currently on an eastern-midwestern U.S. run currently scheduled to wrap up […]
The post April Wine s Brian Greenway Talks Canadian Band s History, Current Tour with Triumph, Rebuilding the Brand appeared first on NYS Music.
The Crandell Theatre in Chatham is celebrating 100 years in 2026, and are doing so with a 100th Anniversary Series of shows and events. On June 14, the next edition of the Series is a tribute to comedian, writer and director Mel Brooks. The all-day event will feature three of Brooks’ funniest and most beloved […]
The post 100-Year-Old Crandell Theatre to Celebrate Mel Brooks 100th Birthday on June 14 appeared first on NYS Music.
