Umphrey’s McGee stopped into the Capital District on a frigid February 5, for two hot sets at Empire Live. The band’s first show in Albany since 2022 allowed local Umphreaks to see Scotty Zwang behind the drum kit, as well as a shirtless wonder take the stage just before the encore. Opening up with Tango […]
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) recently announced Edward P. Norris III as its 2025 Educator of Note winner. Morris will accept the award at a special presentation ceremony on Friday, March 20th at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook. The event will feature music performances by students from the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, […]
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By all accounts, the musical Shuffle Along should have never succeeded. An all Black production prospering in an era of sharp racial division seems unfathomable. Not to mention the fact that the show was deeply in debt and released post-1919 pandemic when many Broadway theaters still had their doors shuttered. It shouldn t have worked, but […]
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As American listening habits evolve, allowing Latin voices into the mainstream, Peso Pluma represents how music can transcend language, achieving global recognition without sacrificing its cultural roots. Peso Pluma & Friends Tour New York-area stops include Madison Square Garden (April 30), UBS Arena (May 1.) In New York, a city built on immigration and cultural exchange, […]
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The 9th annual Rockin the Downs 2026 summer concert series has released its official lineup, featuring seven shows. The events will be held on Friday nights at Batavia Downs horse racing track, beginning June 26th and continuing through August 14. The Rockin the Downs had an exciting season last year that included more than 25,000 […]
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Singapore-born, New York-based electronic-pop artist Kyle Waves released his new single, Picture In My Phone, on February 6, marking a bold tonal shift for the rising artist. Built on strobe-lit house beats and understated piano lines, Picture In My Phone captures a familiar late-night emotional crossroads: the moment when self-preservation finally outweighs comfort. The track places listeners on a […]
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For more than three and a half decades, moe. has thrived on chemistry, patience, and a genuine love for making music together. In this conversation, guitarist Al Schnier reflects on what it takes to keep a band together for 35 years, from lessons learned early in their career to the family-like bond that defines moe. […]
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The Saratoga Jazz Festival has announced a two-day festival and weekend experience for Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This festival marks the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival and features a unique lineup of 22 musical groups and 13 festivals. The Saratoga Jazz Festival is headlined by Patti […]
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As a part of their Time of Your Life Tour, Laundry Day played at The Song and Dance in Syracuse on Tuesday, February 3, to a crowd full of fans, a lot of whom got there early before doors in anticipation of the show. Syracuse University artist Sammy Curcuru started off the night with originals, […]
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As previously reported, the planned sale of Brooklyn Mirage to Ibiza-based Pacha brand had stalled after new court filings revealed disputes over an alleged secret side deal that would divert future profits away from creditors and laid-off workers. Apparently, the sale committee was shocked to find out about the rebrand, associated with Dubai-based FIVE Holdings, […]
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