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"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 @nystatemusic.bsky.social

An incredible evening in Syracuse at the restored Landmark Theatre with Trey Anastasio Band! Photos by Derek Java, review by @phanart.bsky.social nysmusic.com/2025/11/27/a...

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' nysmusic.com/2025/11/14/m...

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.

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/ @nystatemusic.bsky.social #livemusic #bluegrass #BillyStrings

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/ @nystatemusic.bsky.social #livemusic

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

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! nysmusic.com/2024/08/07/t...

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 nysmusic.com/2025/10/27/a...

Jack DeJohnette: 1942-2025 nysmusic.com/2025/10/27/r...

Over two dozen states are suing the USDA for refusing to use SNAP contingency funds during the shutdown, affecting 42 million families. The coalition includes: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA, WI

This band has delivered NONSTOP for 35 years, has no drummer drama, and continues to crush it! Stoked @riverportgin.bsky.social got a huge first @moeperiod.bsky.social show in Nashville — a #Rebubula to start first set and end second?! Color me jealous!

The Erie Canal was completed 200 years ago today. It was a major achievement for the early US, and for New York in particular. But the canal meant different things to different people, and over time, its significance evolved. 🗃️ daily.jstor.org/the-erie-can...

RPI Symposium Explores Legacy of the Erie Canal #eriecanal200 nysmusic.com/2025/10/25/r...

Harvest Fest in the Hudson Valley at The Griffin House in Palenville - this Saturday #cannabis share.google/ZsAMh6T4sR9l...

@moeperiod.bsky.social Nod to No Kings Protest with Themed Setlist #nokings nysmusic.com/2025/10/20/m...

RIP D'Angelo nysmusic.com/2025/04/30/t...

My review of last week's Stereolab show in Buffalo posted over the weekend on NYSMusic @nystatemusic.bsky.social https://nysmusic.com/2025/10/11/stereolab-mesmerizes-a-sold-out-asbury-hall-in-buffalo/ #livemusic

Just in case it wasn’t clear already - if you live in the NYC area and your favorite band is my favorite band - YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO TO BROOKLYN BOWL FOR GUERILLA TOSS ON THURSDAY 👀

The Homegrown Farming Culture of @farmaid.org nysmusic.com/2025/09/18/t...

Musician, writer, and former publicist Sal Cataldi reviews Bob Dylan's New York: A Historic Guide for @nystatemusic.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/2hvs3du9 #bobdylan #music #nyc

My review of Levitation Room's show at Bug Jar is up on NYS Music: https://nysmusic.com/2025/09/17/levitation-room-elevates-at-rochesters-bug-jar/ @nystatemusic.bsky.social #livemusic

Farm Aid celebrates 40 years today in Minneapolis! Revisit @farmaid.org 2024 at SPAC! nysmusic.com/2024/09/24/t...

Widespread Panic Announce Return to the Capitol Theatre nysmusic.com/2025/09/03/w...

My review of The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. at CMAC is up at NYSMusic @nystatemusic.bsky.social https://nysmusic.com/2025/09/02/the-black-keys-and-gary-clark-jr-heat-up-cmac/ #livemusic

Can’t wait for this one. A stage viewed show at the Stanley is always a good time.

“Gospel” Documentary Celebrates 45 Years With Screening @caffelena.bsky.social nysmusic.com/2025/09/03/g...

Incredible

Producers Mondays NYC a whole vibe right now

Live music options in NYC, late July / early August 1975

Absolute BEAUTIES 👏👏 Fantastic! #Phish

Lucas is an incredibly talented photographer, and before heading to University of Michigan next month, I made sure he stepped out of his usual scene to capture Phish for the first time.

First Tube Phish at SPAC Photo by Frankie Cavone

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First night of Phish at Forest Hills. Photos by Lucas Kurzweil. nysmusic.com/2025/07/23/i...

Enter Mann Sand is outstanding work

NY Rural Radio To Face Devastating Impacts from Rescissions Act nysmusic.com/2025/07/19/n...

We took all the articles, reviews, flashbacks and more on NYSMusic.com, mapped every Phish show ever in NY, and made a handy map to find details on each!

Thank you @nystatemusic.bsky.social for the review of Live on Long Island! nysmusic.com/2025/07/14/g...

Enter Mann Sand: Phish Soar in Philadelphia nysmusic.com/2025/07/16/e...

The team at NYS Music has put together a map (with help from @phishsonian.bsky.social) that features every show Phish has played in NYS, including a link to reviews and articles on the various shows and festivals in New York that Phish has played since 1986.  nysmusic.com/2024/08/07/t...

40 years ago today, Live Aid rocked the world featuring Queen, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Elton John, David Bowie, Phil Collins, and dozens more that united musicians and fans to fight famine in Ethiopia. Let's remember the power of music to make a difference.

Pull from Adirondack Blue - The Ominous Seapods at The Waterhole, July 12, 2025 youtube.com/watch?v=216x...

Posted up The Waterhole in Saranac Lake with Ominous Seapods! Celebrating 10 years of NYS Music!

10 Highlights from Day 1 of Saratoga Jazz Fest nysmusic.com/2025/06/29/1...

today in woodstock, a ceremony of internment for harry smith & herbert huncke's ashes, with a performance by the fugs. a true beat happening.