Award-winning saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter and educator Vanessa Collier and her band will visit the Syracuse City School District STEAM School on June 12 as part of the JJ Lane Construction Blues In The Schools Program. The school visit is part of the educational outreach surrounding the 2026 New York State Blues Festival. Additional initiatives include […]
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The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame honored legendary booking agent Dennis Arfa on June 6 in Stony Brook during the first-ever Billy Joel Symposium, celebrating a career that helped shape some of the biggest tours and live moments in rock history. Friends, family, musicians, and longtime collaborators gathered at LIMEHOF as Arfa […]
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After a strong Day 1 that set the tone with standout performances, Governors Ball 2026 continued its weekend takeover of Flushing Meadows Corona Park with a Day 2 lineup full of high-energy performances, global sounds, and underground edge. The day started with festivalgoers arriving ready for another day full of fun. Fans moved from stage […]
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The final day of Primavera Sound Barcelona on June 6, 2026, brought multiple surprise performances, a brand-new song from one of the world’s biggest artists, and more than 50 performances to close out the weekend of music. The day began with the annual Primavera Sound press conference. Ostensibly organized to tout the conference’s success and […]
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This summer, downtown Geneva will be sizzling, but not just from the sun. Two of downtown Geneva’s music event series, First Fridays and Live From Linden, are back for another season, bringing live music, local businesses, outdoor dining, art, and community events throughout the summer. The two series offer opportunities to get people out into […]
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With summer officially underway and festival season kicking into high gear, one of the most iconic names in alternative music is preparing to make its highly anticipated return. Vans Warped Tour heads to Washington, D.C. on June 13 and 14, bringing together generations of fans for a weekend celebrating punk rock, metalcore, pop-punk, hardcore, and […]
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2x Grammy award winner Car n Le n performed at the Barclays Center on Friday, June5, bringing his “De Sonora Para El Mundo” tour to Brooklyn. The Sonora, Mexico born artist kicked off his solo career back in 2018 after nearly a decade as the frontman/songwriter for Grupo Arranke. Car n specializes in regional Mexican music (M sica Mexicana) […]
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In honor of America s 250th anniversary, non-profit Salt Lick Incubator has announced a new series titled “Songs of U.S.” The series will see live performances and conversations that have contributed to American pop culture and tradition. The organization was founded by Roger Brown and Liza Levy. The organization helps new musicians through grants, creative development, […]
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Throughout the Theater District of Manhattan Broadway theaters can be found at every turn, presenting new, classic and beloved productions such as The Lion King, Wicked, Death of a Salesman and other timeless classics of the stage. Most of the 41 venues in the Theater District were built in the early 1900s, many of which […]
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Primavera Sound day three on June 5 was, thankfully, a dry and sunny affair! With only clear weather in the forecast, gates opened at 3:45 pm for more than 60 artists and an estimated 100,000 fans. First up on our list for the day was DJ Khalipha making the trip all the way from Lagos, […]
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