The West Kortright Center will host Bucolic Valley, an intimate one-day psychedelic rock festival, on Saturday, Aug. 22 in the Western Catskills. The event features a full day of music, colorful psychedelic visuals and offerings from hand-picked local vendors, co-organized by the West Kortright Center with Diana McShane and Chris McShane. Performances will take place […]
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An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, including three supergroups, a vibrant solo career, and scores of producing and engineering credits. On March 14 at 8 pm, the man who helped pioneer country rock with Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and who then enjoyed one of […]
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Reprise, a band that reprises the Phish experience with note-for-note offerings of classic Phish shows in the towns they were first played in, will arrive in Saratoga Springs this weekend for a show at Putnam Place. There, Reprise will perform the June 26, 1995 show at SPAC, in its entirety, bringing the original show in all […]
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Gorillaz, the world s most successful virtual act, have announced a 22-date North American tour this fall, including a highly anticipated stop at Madison Square Garden on September 29. The phenomenon of Gorillaz has presented worldwide audiences with groundbreaking sounds for over two decades. Created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz brings to life the […]
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On March 4, Venezuelan experimental rock band Joudy released a ferocious new single Nail ahead of their heavy garage album Permanent Maintenance set for release this summer. While occasionally leaning on familiar garage-punk motifs, its catchy hooks and throbbing energy make it a compelling if not slightly predictable, callback to the 2000s. What truly sets […]
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On Wednesday, February 25, Temple Theater in Rochester was ripe with anticipation, as friends embraced like it was a large, extended family reunion with infectious joy. Everyone is here to see All You Need is George, a tribute to not only the music of, but the life of George Harrison. With a slideshow that made […]
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On Friday, March 27, the historic Levon Helm Studios will host a powerful celebration of women s voices as the Radio Woodstock Cares Foundation and Lilith Scare present Lilith at The Barn. Inspired by the legacy of Lilith Fair, the evening serves as both tribute and evolution honoring the groundbreaking spirit of the original festival while spotlighting a diverse lineup […]
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Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul have made their first appearance on NPR s Tiny Desk, with the performance released on March 3rd, also known as De La Soul Day. The famed Long Island hip-hop group, anchored by Posdnous and Maseo, are dedicated to keeping late bandmate David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove) alive, giving him a spot up front […]
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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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This past Saturday, February 28, Assembly in Kingston presented an evening of Honky Tonkin in Queens, featuring India Ramey and The Slide Stops. The show was hosted by country and western DJ duo Moonshine and Prison Rodeo. For more than three years, Honky Tonkin in Queens has held monthly shows throughout NYC. What began as […]
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