Peter Hook, former bassist and co-founding member of Joy Division and New Order performed 29 songs across two hefty sets on Saturday, September 5, for his first New York City performance since Brooklyn Steel in 2024. The first set featured the entire 2001 New Order album, Get Ready, followed by a set of Joy Division […]
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Yankee Doodle went to townA-riding on a pony,Stuck a feather in his capAnd called it macaroni. Macaroni Craze During the third quarter of the eighteenth century, Londoners saw the bizarre spectacle of the so-called macaroni craze. Young aristocratic men who had returned home from their educational Grand Tour through Continental Europe to Italy, displayed a […]
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Legendary musician Stevie Wonder has announced that he will bring his Songs in the Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour to Madison Square Garden on Nov. 19. This event, celebrating 50 years since the release of his iconic album Songs in the Key of Life, will feature Wonder’s performance of the album in […]
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The Fourteenth Summer Hoot was held at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, August 28-30. The Hoot, which started out as a fun idea by Ruthy Ungar and Mike Merenda (of the Mammals) to try their hand at putting on a festival, has matured into an annual event that goes beyond music to embrace the beauty […]
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Johnathon Kelly, a 50-year-old native of Kingston, Jamaica, created and funded Jamaica Music Atlas, a free, interactive public archive of Jamaican music and every place it has influenced globally. Users can find specific locations using the map feature, create their own mixes in the Riddim Lab and Mix Deck and explore different historical paths of […]
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Classic rock was alive and well as CMAC hosted their final concert of the season on September 5. John Fogerty and Steve Winwood would share the stage in what was an all out parade of beloved hits. The mortality of our musical heroes is as clear as ever. In just the past couple of weeks, […]
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The Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls has announced their schedule for September and October, featuring a variety of jazz, album deep dives and improv comedy. A non-profit organization, Park Theater has dedicated itself to enhancing the quality of life for the Glens Falls community. Providing a venue filled with an affordable, diverse lineup of […]
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Stella Lefty performed at Chevy Court for The Great New York State Fair on Sunday, September 6. Best known for her breakout single Boston , she was a highly anticipated act this fair season. Just minutes before her set began, she had packed Chevy Court, and fans were filling the surrounding areas to see her performance. […]
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As the summer dwindles down, schools are getting ready to start back up, the days are getting shorter and there was a chill in the air on September 6 at the Suburban Court and The Great New York State Fair keeps delivering the concert series of the year for the state. This evening’s performer was […]
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Standing out as one of New York City’s most unique MCs of all time, the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s discography chalks full of city anthems, whether spawning from his time with Wu-Tang Clan or his solo career. Passing away in 2004, the Brooklyn native leaves behind a legacy as one of hip-hop’s best, presenting an […]
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