Southern rock torchbearer Duane Betts returns to Long Island on May 1, bringing his deeply personal new material to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center as part of his ongoing Isle of Hope Tour. The performance arrives at a pivotal moment in Betts career, as he prepares to release his highly anticipated new album Isle […]
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April 21, 2026 brought a roaring night of new and vintage heavy to Empire Underground in Albany. Headlining were the legendary New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) heroes Raven, playing their first gig in New York s Capital District in 9 years, only the fourth show they ve ever done in this area, and the first […]
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On Friday, April 24, indie-rock musician Eliza McLamb played a packed show at Irving Plaza on The Good Story Tour. A Brooklyn local, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter was especially excited for the New York City tour stop because it would mark her first time performing in Manhattan. Addy & Sex Week Openers Addy and Sex Week […]
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On Saturday, April 18, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid took the stage at Brooklyn Steel in Williamsburg. It was the second of two back-to-back nights, with support from San Antonio based band Inoha. The sold-out venue was buzzing with energy, and Good Kid delivered every bit of it and then some. The Can We […]
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HB Studio utilizes its rich history to transform decades of theater into something new, running May 30 through June 5. The Light We Carry Festival will bring a full week of performances, panels, and workshops to New York City. Saturday, May 30 A series of events begins at 6 p.m., including a ritual walk from […]
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On Thursday, April 23, Caroline Kingsbury brought her Shock Treatment Tour to Racket in Manhattan. A rising force in the pop scene, Kingsbury shines bright in iridescent sparkles, go-go boots, and patterned tights. With a sound and spirit reminiscent of Chappell Roan and Hemlocke Springs, the queer popstar s electric energy makes for a brilliant stage […]
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April 23, 1976. Fifty years ago, four rockers from Queens changed music forever. To commemorate the half-century anniversary of their self-titled debut album, The Ramones are launching a year of celebrations and festivities, including remastered releases, a Nevada museum exhibition, tribute performances, and more. Four friends from Forest Hills, Queens linked up in 1974 to […]
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Reggae history isn t something you usually get to experience live in 2026, but The Wailers aren t your typical legacy act. On May 10, they return to Brooklyn Bowl with a show that s less about nostalgia and more about keeping one of the most influential sounds in music alive and breathing. Few groups carry the weight […]
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New York City s cultural calendar gets a major highlight this spring as the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair returns for its 66th edition at the Park Avenue Armory from April 30 through May 3, 2026. Produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates and sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the fair once again brings […]
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New York City s alt-pop underground continues to evolve, and emerging artist Kiki Kramer is quickly carving out her place within it. Set to release her latest single, dionysus, on April 24, Kramer leans into a grungy, dark-pop sound that feels equally theatrical and sharply contemporary. The track, the third single from her forthcoming EP, offers […]
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