Central New York lost a beloved member of its music community on Saturday, November 29, with the passing of Steve Schad. He was 72. A native of CNY, Schad graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 1972. His music career began in 1978, when he first learned the keyboards. His playing would later lead him to […]
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The Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra will host its annual Winter Wonderland concert on December 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the Broome County Forum Theatre. The concert will feature traditional holiday music, a live screening of the classic animated film The Snowman, a carol singalong, a visit from Santa himself, and more. Binghamton annual Winter Wonderland will […]
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The SAMMYS has announced details on the 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 with the SAMMYS Award Show taking place the next night on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse. The Award […]
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The Jazz Generations Initiative, an immersive new program designed to cultivate and grow the rich and vibrant jazz scenes in New York and New Orleans, has announced a diverse slate of programming, kicking off with events this week in both cities. JGI s programs will ultimately span major concerts in both cities, a residency program, a jam […]
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Phish has announced a return engagement at Sphere in Las Vegas in 2026, with nine shows set for April 16-18, April 23-25, and April 30-May 2. The 2026 Sphere dates follow Phish s momentous debut run at the experiential entertainment venue in April 2024, a sold-out, four-night stand that drew spellbound fans and worldwide critical acclaim for their groundbreaking, captivating performances. […]
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced the lineup for the internationally acclaimed camping festival, taking place June 11-14, 2026. The 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN, Bonnaroo 2026 will once again present a fantastic lineup of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over […]
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Meet the Artist Jhariah Clare (they/he) is a New York born genre anarchist whose music fuses punk, theatrical pop, jazz, emo, cartoonish maximalism, and pure adrenaline into something unmistakably their own. Known for their Broadway-level performance energy, explosive vocals, and meticulous self-produced tracks, Jhariah has carved out a lane that blurs the lines between concert and […]
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Australia’s Cut Copy came to Buffalo’s Electric City on November 20. After a 5 year hiatus, the Grammy nominated group is touring in support of their new album, Moments. The show was a mix of old vs. new, as songs from their debut, In Ghost Colours edged out the songs from the new album by […]
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Over the past decade, NYS Music has worked with artists and bands, promoters, events, festivals and organizations across New York State, to highlight the best music coming to towns and venues of all sizes. This year, our Giving Tuesday campaign is here, and we ask for your support in sharing with friends and family, this […]
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NYC project LAPTOP has released a new single, “Indie Hero,” a song that’s both a love letter to late 20th-century cool and a critique of toxic hero worship. Maintaining the band’s usual cinematic synths and bitter-dry humor, LAPTOP s frontman, Jessie Hartman, is sharing the spotlight with his son, Charlie Hartman. Their album On This Planet […]
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