AI to Replace All Musicians Within 3 Years, Per AI Written Article nysmusic.com/2026/04/01/a...

Disco Biscuits tribute band, Basis for a Disco, called off an upcoming Northeast run after guitarist Ron Sharver broke his wrist, while reportedly penning a diss track that served no verified purpose. Additionally, the band's drummer was unharmed in the incident.

Mike Gordon Kicks Off Tour in Bearsville, Debuts Originals, Welcomes Marco Benevento nysmusic.com/2026/03/14/m...

Magoo’s Debut: ‘What a Life’ is Must-Hear Progressive Bluegrass nysmusic.com/2026/03/06/m...

25 Years Later - Trey Anastasio Band at Roseland Ballroom – February 23, 2001 @treyanastasio.bsky.social nysmusic.com/2026/02/23/f...

Phish Summer Tour Announced – 1 show in Syracuse, 5 in NYC nysmusic.com/2026/02/18/p...

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 ⚡️ 🔗 website in profile 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 in Woodstock is up for sale (but it's a good thing!) nysmusic.com/2026/01/20/b...

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 nysmusic.com/2026/01/11/r...

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’ All aboard, get on the A train Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem @nystatemusic.bsky.social nysmusic.com/2024/12/18/n...

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).

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 nysmusic.com/2025/12/27/g...

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

As the year comes to a close, please consider a donation to NYS Music. Our statewide team of writers and photographers cover music scenes all across New York State, discovering the next generation of local musicians, bringing their music to you! secure.actblue.com/donate/nys-m...

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

Giving Tuesday is here - please consider a donation (or pick up some merch) to support the team at NYS Music! We are a truly Independent Music & Arts website, covering all music and arts in all parts of New York State. Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/nys-music-1 Merch: nysmusic.com/nys-music-merch

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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.