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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Gracies Paris, a rock band hailing from the Capital Region, released their latest single, “Early Grave,” on Sep. 1. The song is the band’s first new release since 2024 and features their characteristic high-energy combination of guitar, drums, and bass. Gracies Paris was formed in 2007. After a hiatus and eventual reunion, the band now […]
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The Goo Goo Dolls came to Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Thursday, September 3, as part of their summer tour. The Buffalo-formed band, which got its start in 1986, is known for songs like ‘Iris,’ ‘Slide,’ and ‘Name.’ The Goo Goo Dolls have remained a staple of alternative and rock music for four decades. […]
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Violent Femmes took the Suburban Park stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 4, as part of The Great New York State Fair s concert lineup. The acoustic pop-punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin drew a strong crowd of fans of all ages, all ready to have a good time. From the opening notes, the band had […]
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What can be said about one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time, right along with Run DMC, LL Cool J and a very select few fall into this category of The Originals and Wu-Tang Clan is heads above the rest. On August 27th Wu-Tang tour buses rolled into Darien Center to kick […]
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The Glens Falls Symphony has released their 2026-27 season with the theme REV UP. Shows will begin October 4, 2026 and last through February 13, 2027. Composed of musicians from across the Northeast, the Glens Falls Symphony has been putting on musical premiers and performing with guest artists since Maestro Charles Peltz arrival in 2000. […]
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Soca music, otherwise known as The soul of Calypso is a genre of upbeat music that was created in the West Indian Island of Trinidad & Tobago. The alluring rhythmic energy of Soca can be enjoyed at carnivals, fetes, parades, and even at home. The lively tempo gives its audience no choice but to dance […]
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The so-called sophomore slump is a depressingly common phenomenon in the music industry. Since screamo s birth in the 90s, countless bands have struggled to make it past their first full-length, with some of the genre s most notable acts dissolving before a second album could ever see the light of day. Hell, a good amount of […]
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Mary Birnbaum, currently the General and Artistic Director of Saratoga Springs’ Opera Saratoga, will transition to the role of Artistic Advisor at the beginning of 2027. This new position will enable Birnbaum, one of the nation’s most admired opera stage directors, to dedicate more time to directing projects on a national scale. Since beginning her […]
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New York City-based indie-rock band Rookie Mistake released For Comrades And Lovers, the second single off of their upcoming debut record Fields of Plenty. The track has a beautifully raw sound that is unlike anything on their recent EP I Will Not Die In Upstate New York. Against rolling guitar riffs, Ethan Brown and Justin […]
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