Aila Chiar is a jack of all trades. She writes her own music, creates her own beats, and it all comes straight from her bedroom. The Albany native recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz, receiving her degree in communications with a concentration in strategic communications. Of course, creating music while studying is no easy feat. […]
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The Great New York State Fair is gearing up for the summer. Along with the usual festivities, the Fairgrounds will feature concerts. The lineup consists of mini music festivals, as well as some of music s biggest names. The fair will start from August 27 and run through Labor Day, September 7. There s something for everyone […]
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As communities across the U.S. reflect on the nation s 250th anniversary, Caff Lena in Saratoga Springs will host a special evening of storytelling honoring the Indigenous roots of the land. On Tuesday, July 7 at 7 P.M., the venue welcomes Tom Porter of Sakokwenionkwas, The One Who Wins , a Mohawk elder, author, educator, and spiritual […]
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Jack Johnson brought his SURFILMUSIC Tour to Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua, on Wednesday, July 1, joined by Hermanos Guti rrez for a night that felt more like a California sunset than a night on Canandaigua Lake. Across four distinct sets, Johnson traded his usual laid-back groove for something a little more […]
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On June 30, the Rise of Rock Tour rolled into the Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse, delivering an evening packed with hard rock anthems from Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, and Dorothy. Despite the hot summer temperatures, fans filled the venue early, proving that the heat wasn’t enough to keep them away from a night of […]
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10 high school students across Long Island were awarded music scholarships, thanks to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF). The scholarships recognizes students who demonstrate career interest in music and the performing arts. Each recipient received $1,000 towards their college education. Most will continue their musical journey through programs specializing in […]
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The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast welcomes listeners to a special conversation as host Tom Needham sits down with acclaimed keyboardist, musical director, producer, and arranger David Rosenthal. Best known for his decades-long association with Billy Joel, Rosenthal shares stories from his remarkable career, insights into working alongside one of music s […]
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Irving wrote the first version of God Bless America in an attempt to write the perfect peaceful song that would help unite the world and inspire men to live in harmony, much like notable songwriters Bob Dylan and John Lennon years later.
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As the Santana hit Smooth aptly put it, Man, it was a hot one both literally and figuratively for bands and fans at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) when the Doobie Brothers and Santana split the ticket Wednesday, July 1. The mercury climbed to a sticky 99 degrees Fahrenheit at about 4 pm in […]
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For nine days each year over the past 24 years (with 2020 as an exception), downtown Rochester transforms into a mecca for music lovers from near and far during the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Among the 19 venues is Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, which hosted Chris Botti, Gladys Knight, and The Count Basie Orchestra […]
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