New York State Music News

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series has expanded its 2026 summer lineup with three newly announced performances featuring Hugh Jackman, Brandi Carlile, and a co-headlining show with John Fogerty and Steve Winwood. The newly announced shows will take place at the renowned Berkshire venue in Lenox, Massachusetts this August and September, adding more star power to an already packed summer schedule. Jackman will perform on August […]

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Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis and William Lee Ellis – three all well-established roots, blues and folk artists have been performing together for more than 30 years. The trio will bring traditional, original and select covers, as well as songs from their new album Whistlin Past The Graveyard, to Caffe Lena on Thursday March 26, part […]

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On Friday, March 6, Goldie Boutilier brought The King of Possibilities Tour to New York City s Irving Plaza. Cinematically broken into three acts, Boutilier commanded the attention of the sold-out crowd from the second she waltzed on stage. Exploring her musical journey through the lens of a western heist, the singer-songwriter s stage presence was similar […]

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The 6th annual HillTap Festival returns to Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville on Saturday, July 25, with Binghamton Americana band Driftwood headlining. The unique one-day festival integrates outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages, with a chairlift ride connecting the mountaintop and base performances. Formed in 2005 in Binghamton, Driftwood fuses […]

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In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 39 states filed a lawsuit against Live Nation along with Ticketmaster for having a monopoly over the live music industry. The DOJ later picked up the case from the Biden administration, and on March 2, jury selection began for the antitrust trial in District Court […]

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On February 28th in downtown Rochester, the Bug Jar was filling up with an eclectic variety of show-goers. Kilts, pink scrubs, studded black leather boots, cat ear hoodies, tucked in polo shirts, lime green rainboots, and dressy white loafers were all present, and none were out of place. Bug Jar regulars mingled with plenty of […]

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It’s not often you hear of someone under the age of 25 releasing a Big Band album. The sounds of yesteryear are traditionally left for the over 50 crowd. However, University of Rochester student, Joey Stempien, is not like the rest of those in his age group. March 6th saw the release of Stempien’s first […]

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Electric City hosted a packed night of metal as Orbit Culture brought their Death Above Life North American tour through Buffalo, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. The smaller venue created a close atmosphere that suited the lineup well, with the crowd packing in the floor early and the mosh pits lasting the entire night. […]

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Jesse Welles brought a powerful buzz to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on Saturday, March 7 for a sold out show. The excitement in the building was palpable. After spending the summer building momentum on the festival and club circuit, curiosity about Welles had clearly reached a new level, and fans packed The Cap […]

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Lights shined brightly on the Central New York music community on Friday, March 6 as the 2026 edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) took place at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse.   Launched in 1993, the annual celebration kicked off on March 5 with the Hall of Fame induction dinner at Middle Ages […]

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