Seattle’s La Luz came through Rochester on April 11 to a sold out show at Bug Jar. Shana Cleveland and her band have been through a lot lately. Shana overcame a cancer diagnosis and then wrote an album about it, 2024’s News of the Universe. Over the course of that coming out, her current band, […]
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New York s glam-punk band Bad Mary has announced the release of their live album, Live on Long Island, this July, with the band s first single, Marz Attaqx, available to stream on April 15. “We love a live album and have wanted to make one for a while, bassist Mike Staub said. It’s great to hear […]
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Jon Lamanna, former lead singer of the popular rock band Cry to the Blind, is back with his highly anticipated eighth single, Amens. This heartfelt acoustic ballad captures the emotional depth of a relationship struggling through a difficult time, showcasing Lamanna s lyrical prowess and raw musicality. Released on April 15, Amens marks another significant milestone […]
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Despite the fog and rainy weather outside of the Ulster Performing Arts Center, it was the delicate sound of thunder rumbling from inside that had fans captivated during Explosions in the Sky s performance on Thursday, April 10th. Making their Kingston debut more than 25 years after forming, the Austin, Texas post-rock icons delivered a show […]
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The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) has announced that it has opened applications for its Jazz Leaders Fellowship a $12,500 award for emerging Black women and Black non-binary jazz musicians. Now in its fifth year, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music s Jazz Leaders Fellowship connects these musicians with the resources and opportunities to further develop their craft and pursue […]
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On Saturday, May 31, the heart of Woodstock will beat for Asheville, NC, as Woodstock Home Aid presents Mountain Music Rescue an evening of music, community, and healing at The Station Bar and Curio from 4PM to 10PM. This isn t just another concert it s a lifeline. I know the pain because I lived it. When Hurricane Helene tore […]
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On April 9, Harrison Lipton will release “Tether,” the title track from his highly anticipated sophomore album Between Us There Runs a Tether, set to drop on May 7 via Amuse. The album is a blend of reflection and forward-looking exploration, offering a personal narrative that weaves together the past and present. Between Us There […]
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Rock band Mac Sabbath has announced their 10 year anniversary tour, featuring shows in New York City and Buffalo in May. Mac Sabbath s 10 year anniversary tour will feature supporting acts Guttermouth, Flummox, Ben Katzman and The Angry Samoans. Featuring Ronald Osborne and his hand of Monsanto mutants Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice and the Cat Burglar, […]
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Guitarist, composer, and musical director Stephane Wrembel is proud to present the Django Gogo Music Festival from May 7-10 across two venues: The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, and Symphony Space in NYC. The Django Gogo Music Festival is a celebration of the life and music of Django Reinhardt, one of the most influential […]
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Hello! My Name is Blotto, The Movie! held its premiere at Cohoes Music Hall on Saturday, April 12, to a packed house full of fans, many of whom saw the rise and fade of the early 80s group. The revealing look at the biggest band to come out of Albany (so far) is directed by […]
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