Dropkick Murphys Return to Court at the New York State Fair

The boys were back in town at the New York State Fair. In 2018, Dropkick Murphys was a last minute Chevy Court fill-in for Dickey Betts, who suffered a mild stroke and was unable to perform. Singer Ken Casey announced at the 2018 performance that it was the band’s first state fair appearance. The Boston-based […]

In Focus: Woods Fest 2

Woods Fest Music Festival is quickly becoming a “can’t miss” event in Central New York, featuring many of the best emerging and established bands in the region and New England. The second annual event at Woods Valley Ski Area in Central New York boasted a lineup that included Annie in the Water, The Old Main, […]

Lil Wayne and Blink-182 immerse New York State in an Enema

SPAC’s jam-packed July schedule kicked off Monday night with Blink-182 and Lil Wayne coming into town.  The contrasting styles of the iconic pop-punk band and hip-hop legend, Lil Wayne, made the night all the more interesting, bringing in thousands of fans from each performer. Blink-182 is celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their most notorious album, […]

NYS Music Exclusive Premiere: Bridge Under Fire, ‘Self-Unemployed’

Syracuse punk band Bridge Under Fire is doing the unorthodox. They are releasing four new songs from their new EP through four different record labels. NYS Music is premiering the L.R.S. Records single, “Self-Unemployed.” Check it out below. Bridge Under Fire is a Syracuse-based punk/hardcore band with a discography that includes two full-length albums, two […]