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Phish Summer Tour Announced – 1 show in Syracuse, 5 in NYC Phinally! Phish has announced a 21-date Summer Tour kicking off July 7, 2026. The tour includes 2 nights at Fenway Park in Boston and a return to Madison Square Garden for 5 nights in July. These will...

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Who’s got a cool rich friend that wants to keep this magic alive?

Great sound system in the theater + adjacent studio. Only $7M.

CUNY’s food pantries are open to all students regardless of their home campus, and some may be extending their hours of operation to accommodate increased need, including stocking extra supplies. Students should confirm hours of operation before they visit: cuny.edu/foodpantries.

🚨NEW SHOWS🚨 ⚡️On sale Thursday ⚡️
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5/14 Ocean Mist - Matunuck, RI
5/15 Wonder Bar - Asbury Park, NJ
5/16 Brooklyn Bowl - NYC, NY
5/17 Sanctuary - Maynard, MA
6/4 Ardmore Music Hall - Ardmore, PA
6/5 Great Divide Campground - Newton, NJ

See ya out there!

Bearsville Center up for Sale Bearsville Center - an expansive complex just outside Woodstock that includes Bearsville Theatre, Utopia Studios, the Bear Cantina, Pho Tibet, an ice cream parlor, Tinker Street Tavern and a park - ha...

Bearsville Center in Woodstock is up for sale (but it's a good thing!)
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My experience as an intern was certainly a whirlwind but in my opinion so worth it. I was able to develop my written voice tenfold of what I've been able to in college and my confidence in cold-emailing and communicating with capital-P Professionals in the music industry has grown exponentially. I was also able to take on additional self-coordinated photography and review opportunities during my time as an intern, which has led to the concrete realization of a far-off childhood dream of shooting my favorite artists. I've been coordinating with the literal CEO to write video scripts and store signage and I'm still baffled that, because of my experience with nys music, she has said that I have "more experience than her" in writing for the company... as if she isn't literally running the place.

Every so often I ask former interns how they viewed their internship with @nystatemusic.bsky.social and this might be my favorite response yet.

Rest in Peace Bob Weir Guitarist, singer and jam band icon, Bob Weir, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. He was 78. Weir performed for more than 60 years, defining a generation through his music, giving a multitu...

Rest in Peace Bob Weir
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YouTube video by Grateful Dead Grateful Dead – One More Saturday Night (Tivoli Concert Hall 4/17/72) | Meet Up At The Movies 2022

RIP to one of the greatest American rock musicians of all time, Bob Weir. One more Saturday night, my friend.

The Egg in Albany reopened with a ribbon cutting ceremony today and reception this evening. The venue never looked so good!

New York Series: Duke Ellington ‘Take the A Train’ The Harlem Renaissance was responsible for allowing African-Americans to focus on their past, as well as develop a unique identity for themselves, thus creating a culture within a culture. It brought ...

New York Series: Duke Ellington ‘Take the A Train’
All aboard, get on the A train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem @nystatemusic.bsky.social
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Today on WFMU: On Music For a Free World w/Dave Sewelson (Give the Drummer Radio stream), Steve Swell, a longtime contributor to the NYC downtown music scene. Steve has worked with Buddy Rich, Cecil Taylor, William Parker, Elliott Sharp, Joey Baron, and many more (2 p.m. ET).

Greg Bell, By the Numbers – A Look Back with the Legendary Promoter on a 33-Year Career There's Santa Claus - who brings joy to children all across the world one night a year, and then there's another jolly man, who brings to music and joy to the Capital Region over the course of many ev...

THE local promoter in Albany, Greg Bell, is retiring. I had a chat with him (and his wife Marilyn) earlier this month, and finally wrapped it all up. For @nystatemusic.bsky.social
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yo la tengo at bowery ballroom, hanukkah night 6.

opening act: jeff tweedy
comedian: jo firestone
mix CDR by georgia
post show DJ: miss christina ginger
benefitting mary mitchell family & youth center

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Albany Artists Prepare for Greg Bell’s Retirement Party and Halliday Ball Albany - really, the Capital Region as a whole - has become a hub for live music over the past four decades, thanks to diverse venues catering to different crowds and genres, but above all, one man ha...

Albany Artists Prepare for Greg Bell’s Retirement Party and Halliday Ball nysmusic.com/2025/12/16/a...

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Notes From An Artist

"You definitely have the Village Voice vibe. When I see something in NYS Music, I actually get interested in it."
High praise from from Tom Semioli, from Notes From An Artist Podcast.
Thanks to Tom and Dave for having me on!
Listen to the full episode
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Anastasio and Co. Awe in Landmark Return Outside the Landmark Theatre, the rain came down on a temperate night, as fans assembled and prepared for Trey Anastasio Band's return to the 97-year old downtown Syracuse venue. Inside, fans were lef...

An incredible evening in Syracuse at the restored Landmark Theatre with Trey Anastasio Band! Photos by Derek Java, review by @phanart.bsky.social
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Most Valuable Picker: Billy Strings Magnificent in MVP Arena Debut The twang of bluegrass emanated from South Pearl Street on Wednesday, November 12, with Billy Strings bringing his Fall Tour through the Capital Region for his first headlining gig in Albany. Followin...

Billy Strings continued his Fall Tour in Albany this week, with Billy taking a stroll out into the crowd during 'Meet Me at the Creek'
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I just supported Independent Music and Arts Journalism through NYS Music! Show your support for Independent Music and Arts Journalism from across New York State with NYS Music!

For more than 10 years, NYS Music, a non-profit organization, has been a platform for up and coming bands from across New York State, in addition to training writers and offering photographers opportunities to cover the music they love - from small, local bands and artists to national touring acts.

Billy Strings Melts the Snow to ‘Grass in Rochester Tuesday night is bluegrass night in Rochester. The Angry Goat, possibly the smallest venue for live music in town, has a great long running bluegrass jam hosted by various local artists. But on Tuesday, November 11, bluegrass night in Rochester was taken to a whole other level. Billy Strings was back in town, almost three...

My review of Billy Strings' Rochester show is up on NYS Music: https://nysmusic.com/2025/11/13/billy-strings-melts-the-snow-to-grass-in-rochester/

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I’m With Her Wins Buffalo’s Heart at Asbury Hall Election Day, a great time to exercise your civic duty, and a great time to see some live music by a band named after a bygone political slogan. That was the opportunity presented to the people of Buffalo this Tuesday, when I'm With Her opened their last leg of touring in 2025 at Asbury Hall....

My review of I'm With Her's show at Asbury Hall is up on NYS Music: https://nysmusic.com/2025/11/06/im-with-her-wins-buffalos-heart-at-asbury-hall/

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Hell yeah tune in, we'll be behind the stage!

The Empire State of Phish While the origin of Phish is firmly rooted in Vermont, the band's history in neighboring New York runs almost as deep. The band made the slow and natural progression from private parties and gigs at f...

The team at NYS Music has put together a map, with the help of @phishsonian.bsky.social, features every show Phish has played in NYS, including a link to reviews and articles on the various shows and festivals in New York State that Phish has played since 1986!
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newspaper ad for Jerry Garcia Band at the Beacon Theatre

50 years ago tonight, the new jerry garcia band makes their nyc debut at the beacon theatre, early & late shows, with opening sets by the rowan bros. & the good old boys feat. david nelson. tapes, notes, etc.: heads.social/@bourgwick/1... #garciafreaksunite

Alemán and Gera MX Announce Show at Brooklyn Paramount Two of the most prolific rappers in the Latin space, Alemán and Gera MX have announced their debut U.S. tour as Rich Mafia.  Their union, which submerged after more than eight years of rivalry between...

Alemán and Gera MX Announce Show at Brooklyn Paramount
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Jack DeJohnette: 1942-2025 Jack DeJohnette, the influential jazz/fusion/new jazz drummer, died this weekend at Kingston Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was 83. Jack Dejohnette-8/9/42-10/26/25 - photo by Rudy Lu B...

Jack DeJohnette: 1942-2025
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