On February 28th in downtown Rochester, the Bug Jar was filling up with an eclectic variety of show-goers. Kilts, pink scrubs, studded black leather boots, cat ear hoodies, tucked in polo shirts, lime green rainboots, and dressy white loafers were all present, and none were out of place. Bug Jar regulars mingled with plenty of […]
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It’s not often you hear of someone under the age of 25 releasing a Big Band album. The sounds of yesteryear are traditionally left for the over 50 crowd. However, University of Rochester student, Joey Stempien, is not like the rest of those in his age group. March 6th saw the release of Stempien’s first […]
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Electric City hosted a packed night of metal as Orbit Culture brought their Death Above Life North American tour through Buffalo, joined by Ov Sulfur and Atlas. The smaller venue created a close atmosphere that suited the lineup well, with the crowd packing in the floor early and the mosh pits lasting the entire night. […]
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Jesse Welles brought a powerful buzz to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on Saturday, March 7 for a sold out show. The excitement in the building was palpable. After spending the summer building momentum on the festival and club circuit, curiosity about Welles had clearly reached a new level, and fans packed The Cap […]
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Lights shined brightly on the Central New York music community on Friday, March 6 as the 2026 edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) took place at the Palace Theatre in Syracuse. Launched in 1993, the annual celebration kicked off on March 5 with the Hall of Fame induction dinner at Middle Ages […]
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The spirit of George Harrison was present in Albany on Friday, March 6, as All You Need it George, an all-star tribute to Harrison took the stage at Lark Hall. Calling on Harrison’s solo and Beatles catalog, as well as a few collaborations and a tune by Ringo, the night was an affair for those […]
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After years of anticipation, the wait is finally over as Fetty Wap is back on the road for his Official Welcome Home Concert tour, with a stop at Albany’s Palace Theatre on Thursday, April 16. From chart-topping anthems that defined a generation to the records that made the world fall in love with his unmistakable […]
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The newest episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features audio from a talk by AJ Rok Woodson, founding member of the pioneering Hip-Hop group JVC Force. The program was recorded during a special event held on February 28 at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in […]
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As you walked in the door to The Song and Dance in Syracuse on Wednesday, March 4th, you are greeted with turns and stairs and a sense of, Is this a music venue or an apartment building? But as you follow the signs downstairs you begin to see the venue, looking like an indoor greenhouse […]
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Flushing Town Hall, an historic Queens music venue, has announced that it will be hosting a NEA Jazz Masters concert, A Tribute to Miles Davis, on March 20th. The concert and tribute will honor the Jazz icon, Miles Davis, who would have turned 100 this year, and is led by Jimmy Owens, a legendary musician. […]
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