Tough Old Bird, an independent folk rock band from Buffalo has just dropped its latest single titled “Shape Of Our Love,” which becomes their second release of 2026. The single was released on July 15 and forms part of the band’s summer release cycle of singles every three weeks. Starting off with a light, gentle […]
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As another summer of Alive at 5 spread its wings toward the horizon, thousands of Capital Region music fans flocked to Washington Park on July 16 for one final gathering beneath the trees. Charged with closing out Albany’s beloved free concert series, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong proved once again why they’ve become one of the […]
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Will Marsh plays guitar and sings in New York City’s Niner Ivy. The band was formed when Marsh moved to the city and paired up with his current bandmates. Niner Ivy took off running a while later, playing live shows and original music. By May of 2026, the band released their debut EP, St. Mark s […]
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New Orleans-based artist Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue has launched new tour dates for the Fall of 2026 with a mixture of funk, soul, R&B, rock, and New Orleans style brass music to be performed across venues in the Southern states as well as on the East Coast. Among the new dates, there will be […]
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There’s only a few days left until the 67th Annual Newport Folk Festival! Whether you re attending the sold-out festivities or just an eager onlooker, here s what you have to look forward to. Festival App The Newport Folk team recently dropped this year s festival app, available on all app stores. Complete with the lineups, festival map, […]
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Deadheads, mark your calendars. The annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies will return to cinemas nationwide on Aug. 8 and 10 with a special screening commemorating the 35th anniversary of the band’s legendary June 17, 1991 concert at Giants Stadium. Captured with multi-camera footage, the 2026 screening will showcase the Grateful Dead during the […]
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Phish returned to their drummer’s hometown of Syracuse, New York for the first time in three years on Tuesday, July 21 at Lakeview Amphitheater. Phish lore tells that a one-off midweek show holds great promise for a special time. While that wouldn’t be the case on this night, there was still plenty of meat on […]
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New York City-based singer-songwriter Nate Dailey released his latest single Home With Myself on June 12, an anthem that explores the difficult but ultimately liberating journey of self-acceptance. The Manhattan-based cinematic soul artist explores themes of healing, transformation and belonging through the single. For a long time, I was looking for a place, a person […]
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The days and hours leading up to Death Cab For Cutie’s concert at CMAC on July 18 were like scenes from a Bible story. Was there a plague descending upon the land? First it was the smoke from the Canadian wildfires forcing most outdoor activity to be cancelled. Then it was the rains. Streets flooded […]
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Ithaca folk singer-songwriter Sarah Noell’s striking debut album, Good God, proves that even the quietiest moments in our day deserve attention. Released May 29 this year, the 10-track record unfolds through soul-searching lyrics, warm instrumentation and layered arrangements that slowly bloom with each listen. Lush Production Each track on Good God is artfully arranged, with […]
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