There are certain sounds that can transport you through time with almost embarrassing efficiency. The opening riff of a favorite song. The crackle of an old CD player. The unmistakable thump of a subwoofer in a beat-up car cruising the mall parking lot. Maybe even the sight of a pair of JNCO jeans that could […]
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"Phish felt like this big inside joke at the time, and the festival was astounding in that we all looked around and acknowledged that a lot of people were in on the joke."
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Elements Music & Arts Festival returned to Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania for another massive weekend of music, art, community and a little unpredictable weather. For Thursday early arrivers, the weekend began with an extra night of music before regular ticket holders arrived Friday. Heavy rain Thursday into Friday left the grounds soaked, making […]
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Chess Club s latest single Wedding of the Year has exactly what the world needs right now: a little romance, tongue-in-cheek comedy, and a killer saxophone solo. Released July 1, the track spins listeners through the chaos of falling in love, breaking up and doing it all over again. In a cultural climate that feels increasingly […]
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56 years ago, Woodstock brought together more than 400,000 faithful music-loving hippies from all walks of life, for three days of peace and music. Some of the most notable moments of the festival are easily remembered – Joe Cocker belting out “With a Little Help From My Friends;” The Who performance of (most of) Tommy […]
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Cole Swindell brought his country hits to the hills of Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette on Thursday, August 6, delivering a performance that felt perfectly suited for a summer night concert. Fans packed in early as there seemed to be little space left before the show had even started. Opening the night was […]
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The Nacre Dance Group has announced the opening of the new Studio C. The new studio comes just in time for the 2026-2027 dance season. The grand opening is on September 10, allowing attendees to have a sample class, meet instructors, and tour the new space. Nacre Dance Group is a non-profit organization based in […]
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Big Shrimp has announced 34 dates for its 2026 Fall Tour, running from Sept. 18 through Dec. 12. The nationwide schedule includes three New York dates in Syracuse, Buffalo and Albany, along with stops across the Midwest, Northeast, Colorado and Southeast. Tour highlights include two intimate late-night Phish shows in Atlantic City, a Halloween Extravaganza […]
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New York has long been the center of the financial universe. But in the 60s, it was also the undisputed leader in manufacturing the megastars and musical trends that would forever shape rock and roll. With Wake Me, Shake Me: New York City, The 60s & the Pop-Rock Youthquake (Trouser Press), Mitchell Cohen has crafted […]
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After multiple studio releases and growing their small but dedicated fanbase, Katrina has released their debut album. Feverish is a jam-packed 13-track debut with indie rock, post-punk, and grunge that takes after the likes of Nirvana and The Strokes. Katrina consists of vocalist Max Mili and lead guitarist Pinky Poodles. Jack Gray, the band’s producer, […]
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