Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) has named vocalist Merikara and guitarist Alana Amore Colvin as recipients of its 2026 27 Jazz Leaders Fellowship. The two winners were recognized at a July 9 reception in BKCM’s Park Slope concert hall. Each artist will receive a $12,500 unrestricted award, along with free rehearsal space and performance and curatorial […]
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moe. and Umphrey’s McGee continued their moe.ment.um tour in the Garden State bringing friends Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Lotus along for a music filled day that felt more like a festival than a show on June 21. Lotus started off the show featuring Tim Palmieri’s masterful guitar licks laid upon groove heavy beats. Pigeons […]
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In the latest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with inductee John The Cat Gatto, longtime guitarist of the legendary rock band The Good Rats. In the interview, John Gatto reflects on his decades in music, his role in shaping the band s signature sound, […]
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The Fourth of July celebrations started early in New York City on Friday, July 3 at Rockefeller Center. Country superstar Maren Morris took to The TODAY Show to celebrate multiple monumental events, including America’s historic 250th birthday. The country-pop singer was also celebrating a special event of her own: ten years since the release of […]
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80s rock band Absolute Grey announced their first release since 2004. The live album Live at CBGB s consists of 10 unreleased tracks from the band s live show in 1985. Along with the album comes an unseen video of the band performing More Walnuts at the venue. The band was originally based in Rochester, their sound […]
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Goose the band brought two bands with them to SPAC to celebrate the 4th of July weekend. The Disco Biscuits were there on Friday, and moe. jumped onstage Saturday evening. NYS Music sent two photographers: myself on Friday night, and Filip Zalewski on Saturday. You can read about the weekend with this post from our […]
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The wait is finally over. After a decade, Fraternal Twin announced a new album titled Halo Fell Forever. In celebration of the band s upcoming release, they have dropped their new single titled “Solitude” along with a music video. The New York City band consists of singer Tom Christie, guitarist Mariah Houston, bassist Forrest Philpot, and […]
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Oswego Harborfest has announced the lineup for its 2026 festival. The festival will return to the shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego for its 37th year from July 23 to 26, bringing four days of live music, community celebration, and lakeside summer energy. This year’s Oswego Harborfest lineup spans a wide range of genres and […]
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The Palace Theatre in Albany is once again hosting its annual Community Block Party, presented by National Grid, on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 4 P.M. This free, family-friendly event will take place under the marquee at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Pearl Street, offering a fun community celebration. The block party is […]
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Hip hop legend Grandmaster Flash will be back in bookstores this fall in the form of Birth of a Culture, co-authored by writer Robert Scoop Jackson. This book, published by HarperCollins imprint Amistad, comes out on Sept. 22 and is up for pre-order now. Flash s 2008 autobiography documented his background, his battles with addiction,and his […]
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