New York State Music News

In the annals of musical mythology, Jelly Roll Morton is one of those oft elusive, yet larger-than-life legends. Morton is credited as the first true jazz composer.

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The Dropkick Murphys brought their For The People In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2026 to The Capitol Theatre on Friday, February 13, 2026. This was stop number four of a twenty-seven-date run which concludes on St. Patrick s Day in Boston. As in past tours, Dropkick Murphys brought multiple supporting acts along with them. At The […]

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The 8th annual Ithaca Reggae Fest at Historic Steward Park has announced the lineup for its upcoming spring festival. The festival will span over the weekend of June 26-28 and will feature exciting activities and numerous talented artists. The annual celebration will begin on Friday, June 26th, with a free Friday block party from 5-9pm. […]

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The American dream comes to life in New York as Fuerza Regida will close their first U.S. stadium tour This Is Our Dream at Citi Field on August 7. GRAMMY-nominated M sica Mexicana powerhouse Fuerza Regida makes Queens the celebratory finale of their rise. The band will introduce its fiery sound to American stadium audiences this […]

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NYC Revolutionary Trail: Echoes of Revolution will launch in June to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, offering a free augmented reality walking tour through Lower Manhattan’s Revolutionary War sites. Founded by The Gotham Center for NYC History at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, the 90-minute tour partners with video game publisher Ubisoft and […]

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The third annual Gypsy Jazz Fest was held at the Van Dyck Music Club on Friday, January 23, Django Reinhardt‘s birthday. This commemoration of Reinhardt’s birthday featured two performing bands, each performing one set, plus pre-concert workshops and a jam session. Saratoga Hot Club performed, featuring Chuck Kish (guitar), Tucker Callendar (violin, vocals), Dylan Perrillo […]

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In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham sits down with musician, songwriter, and educator Jack Licitra, the creative force behind Jack s Waterfall. Jack joins us to talk about The Blue Light Club, a new album that unfolds like a late-night gathering place where stories, friendships, and […]

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The 32nd annual Bands N Beans, hosted by the Lake George Arts Project, has announced its lineup for the Sunday, March 29 fundraiser event. The event will include a total of nine talented local artists and 25 different restaurants competing in the chili competition. The event includes two stages where the nine artists will perform […]

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In Bethel, New York, the festival of peace, love, and music never quite faded into history but rather it became part of the very landscape it inhabited. The Dove Trail turns the memory of Woodstock into a path you can follow, guiding travelers across the Sullivan Catskills it has forever changed. Established in 2019 to […]

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NYC-based indie soul band Melt continued their string of winter shows this past Thursday, February 12, at Assembly in Kingston. Formed in 2017, the band features core members Veronica Stewart-Frommer on vocals, Marlo Shankweiler on guitar, and Lucas Saur on bass. Later joined by Andr s Valbuena on drums and Ok Kai on keys. The band […]

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