New York State Music News

More than fifty-eight years after his passing, John Coltrane remains one of the most vital and influential figures in modern culture. His music is probing, spiritual, endlessly exploratory, and continues to reach new listeners, transcending genre, generation, and geography. The Coltrane Estate is marking the 100th anniversary of the musician s birth with COLTRANE 100, an […]

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Two decades of iconic records, unforgettable collaborations, and a catalog that helped shape an entire generation of hip-hop. On Wednesday, September 16, Lil Wayne brought his 20 Years of Carter Classics Tour to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, transforming the Long Island amphitheater into a celebration of one of rap’s most influential careers. With longtime […]

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Brooklyn-based post-rock duo halfway up a jagged hill released their self-titled debut album, HUAJH, on Sept. 10. The album was recorded at Vinegar Hill Sound, a Brooklyn recording studio founded by Reed Black in 2024. The band halfway up a jagged hill consists of friends Devin Gilbert (vocals, guitar, bass) and Jeb Polstein (drums). The […]

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For New York native Sean Kennedy, songwriting has always been a way of documenting life. Now back home in Westchester County after graduating from college, 22 year old Kennedy is entering a new chapter shaped by years of writing, recording, and reflecting on the experiences that have shaped his identity. Sean Kennedy’s songwriting has been […]

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The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the inaugural RIJF Innovation Jazz Series. This new seven-concert series will allow audiences to experience the Jazz Festival s exceptional selection of live jazz throughout the year. While the original festival takes place annually over nine days in June, the 2026-27 RIJF Innovation Jazz Series season will run from […]

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Grammy-Award winning composer, songwriter and musician Danny Elfman treated concertgoers at Central Park SummerStage to a special performance on Sept. 15, featuring a selection of seasonal Oingo Boingo classics, unreleased tracks, and hit TV and film themes performed by a live orchestra and choir.  Elfman still sounds great for the ripe old age of 73. […]

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UB Center for the Arts in Buffalo has revealed its lineup for the upcoming fall 2026 season. The UB Center is Western New York’s hub for a diverse mix of live arts, including music, comedy, film, and dance. The UB Center for the Arts continues its tradition as New York’s western creative hub with the […]

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In just one week, All Things Go 2026 takes over Queen s very own Forest Hills Stadium for its third annual NYC edition from September 25-27. What began as a small DC-based festival in 2011 has expanded into a three-day, three-city summer celebration filled with music from the world s top pop, alternative, and indie artists. A […]

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An acoustic show at the intimate Silver Lining Lounge is never something to miss and with Linda Perry in the mix, it s hard to beat. In honor of Hulu s documentary release this Friday as well as Perry s latest musical release, fans gathered this past Tuesday, September 15 to celebrate. With a menu dishing out floral […]

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With the support of The Society for Arts and Culture of South Asia (Palo Alto) and The 4J Family Foundation, Pioneer Works and NYC Radio Live have officially announced the lineup for their annual Ragas Live Festival, a twenty-four hour celebration of the classic Indian musical tradition. The event will take place at Pioneer Works […]

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