Hip-hop icon Ice-T brought old-school energy, surprise guests, and new music to Le Poisson Rouge on Thursday night alongside longtime collaborator DJ Evil E for a packed performance that doubled as a birthday celebration for hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Melle Mel. The intimate Manhattan venue quickly turned into a classic hip-hop party as Ice-T moved through […]
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Legendary songwriter and multiple GRAMMY award winner Janis Ian will serve as Caff Lena s first ever Artist in Residence this August. Behind the Residency The month-long program brings workshops, mentorship opportunities and public conversations centered around songwriting and creative integrity to the Saratoga Springs venue. In addition, Ian will make special appearances at several signature […]
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GRIDLIFE Summer Apex will return July 24 26, bringing a signature mix of motorsports and live music back to Watkins Glen International in New York s Finger Lakes region. This year s festival will feature two nights of music headlined by electronic music artist BUNT., DJ and NBA legend DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), and rapper and producer T-Pain. […]
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Students from the Capital Region of New York were honored at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on May 16. The Collaborative School of the Arts presented the ceremony, which was sponsored by the Gazette Media Group, for the 10th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. The event celebrated 25 schools for their achievements in musical arts. […]
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Sugar Ray will headline New York State s Annual Independence Day celebration, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced. The celebration will be held at the Empire State Plaza on July 4. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, fireworks, a New York State Parks exhibit, a costume contest, American […]
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The Hudson River Music Festival announced its return to Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, June 21, with a lineup headlined by Warren Haynes, Jesse Welles and Toshi Reagon across two stages on the Hudson River waterfront. The festival’s marquee set brings together Haynes, founding member of Gov’t Mule and a longtime force in […]
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The Lake George DJ Takeover Music Festival returns this spring, bringing a three-day dance music celebration that transforms the scenic Village of Lake George into a dance floor. From May 22 24, Lake George becomes a space of pure euphoria. DJing has taken on a new significance, transforming events into emotional spaces centered not only on […]
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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, a New Jersey-based nonprofit, has shared the 17th annual Montclair Jazz Festival lineup. The festival will be held in downtown Montclair, NJ, this summer. The festival begins with several Soundcheck Series concerts in June at The Wellmont Arts Plaza and finishes up with the Downtown Jamboree + Block Party on Saturday, August […]
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New York City rock group, BODEGA, has released a new single, Pick Up The Check, on May 6, through Chrysalis Records. Alongside the single is a music video, directed by the quintet s guitarist and vocalist, Ben Hozie. We’re always gonna be thought of as a post-punk band, which is accurate, I guess, said Hozie. In […]
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International music festival Primavera Sound is one you may not have heard about, but it should be on your list for a music vacation. Taking place from June 3-7, 2026, the festival features more than 150 artists from around the world – including six from New York while centering itself in one of the cultural […]
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