New York State Music News

In a joint announcement, three cherished Hudson Valley institutions are taking important steps to ensure that the region s symphony orchestras present and future have access to the musical resources they need to thrive. Long-standing endowed funds originally created to support the Hudson Valley Philharmonic will soon benefit symphony orchestras in Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties through new grant opportunities. At the same time, an expansive collection of music scores and parts […]

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The annual Bearsville Bluegrass Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday May 30th from 12-6pm at Bearsville Center, Tinker Street in Woodstock. The organizers report this decision was not made lightly, given the expected weather conditions, postponing the event was the only way to safely and properly deliver the experience everyone expects and deserves. If you have already […]

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NYC-based harpist, singer-songwriter, and composer Stephanie Babirak shared her new single Moon River on May 22. Additionally, she has an upcoming album, Rotten Fruit, that will be released on June 12.  Moon River is connected to the larger themes of Rotten Fruit. Specifically, the album discusses guilt, love, disillusionment, and the moment when someone s actions […]

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On Friday, May 22, Keep Flying rushed the stage at Albany’s Empire Underground as part of their Ten Year Anniversary Tour. For the past month, Keep Flying has performed in a different city every night, choosing Albany as their second-to-last stop on their month-long anniversary tour. The smaller venue allowed fans to be up-close and […]

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The Mill in Westport has announced its summer 2026 calendar, featuring two curated concert lineups that will bring innovative contemporary music to the Adirondacks. The “Summer Music at the Mill” series will feature eight concerts focused on unusual instrumentation, while A World of Piano presents six performances that reframe the piano as a vehicle for […]

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This Summer, CNY JAZZ In The City will be hosting free concerts on Thursdays from 6-9pm in Syracuse. This concert series will promote public health through music, food, arts and crafts, and programs. Each concert will have a different artist at various locations throughout the city. CNY Jazz was formed in 1996 and established as […]

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The Bedford Music Festival is coming back to Caramoor on Sept. 6 for a day long event featuring live music performances, food, and family fun to Westchester County. This summer festival takes place on the scenic Caramoor grounds, and encourages attendees to enjoy an outdoor setting with lawn chairs and blankets while watching musicians perform. […]

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On Wednesday, May 20, a sold-out Sharkey s Event Center turned into complete controlled chaos as one of the heaviest touring packages of the year rolled through featuring Signs of the Swarm, Paleface Swiss, and headliner, Lorna Shore. From the opening breakdown to the final note of the night, the energy inside the venue rarely dropped […]

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New York City-based singer-songwriter Mark Ambor released a new single, New York Confident, on Friday, May 22, a folk pop song that reflects pride in the city.  Produced alongside frequent collaborator Noel Zancanella and longtime band members Parker Sundby and Alex Mak, the single follows the success of his debut album Rockwood. The album was […]

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When hearing 50 state shows in 30 days, it sounds insane, some may say impossible. To Nordista Freeze, it was a challenge worth trying.  On May 3, the DIY Nashville artist started in Birmingham, Alabama, and completed Cleveland, Missouri, and Searcy, Arkansas, the same day. On May 23 at 2 p.m., he started his show […]

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