Newly Renovated Riverboat Bar Announces Live Summer Series in A-Bay
For the fifth consecutive year, the Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay will host a summer series of live music running from mid-June through the end of September. In all, more than 30 bands will be gracing the newly renovated stage over the course of the summer. The series opens this weekend with Pennsylvania funk-reggae band, […]
Updated: Watkins Glen International Terminates Site License for Woodstock 50
(Updated 10:00 p.m.) According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, despite the loss of Watkins Glen as the venue for Woodstock 50, organizers are still pressing on. The paper quotes Woodstock official Gregory Peck in a statement issued Monday evening, “We are in discussions with another venue to host Woodstock 50 on Aug. 16-18 and look forward […]
Bright Series Illuminates Margaret Glaspy’s Clear Musical Talent and Emotional Courage
Folk and indie-rock musician Margaret Glaspy’s clear voice rang out Saturday night at Caffe Lena’s Bright Series. Glaspy’s appearance was after an NPR Tiny Desk appearance, and word certainly appears to have travelled about her beautiful voice. The listening room was almost full, with fans eagerly anticipating Glaspy’s newest songs. Initially appearing nervous, Glaspy took some time to warm up […]
Mountain Man Sold Out Levon Helm Studios for Intimate Performance
The sun shone across the beautiful woods, and glistened on nearby lakes, surrounding Levon Helm Studios as fans gathered in eager anticipation of Mountain Man. Zephyr, the barn pup, greeted each car at these hallowed grounds. It was peaceful, as the sold out crowd entered one of New York States most treasured venues, last Saturday, […]
Kaia Kater Looks Back and Moves Forward at Caffe Lena
Grenadian-Canadian banjo singer and vocalist, Kaia Kater, returned to Caffe Lena on Thursday, June 6 to promote her folk album, Grenades. The 2018 album highlights Kater’s lush, tenor voice to tell the story of her father’s immigration from Grenada after the US invasion in 1983. The talented Kater, whose velvety voice and traditional use of […]
Rock Voices provides healing its members never knew they needed
Nestled in an unassuming building next to a Russian Orthodox church is a passionate and energetic group of people with a common interest. That interest? Singing music they actually want to sing. Music that is well known, loved and mainstream. Seventy-percent of the members of Rock Voices can’t read music. Some have never had any […]
Ray Brothers BBQ Opens Yard Amphitheater’s Fourth Season With Benefit Show
On a beautiful Memorial Day, Ray Brothers BBQ kicked off their fourth season of live music with a concert featuring The Lightkeepers, paris_monster and Chris Eves & The New Normal. “The 4th Annual Backyard BBQ” was a benefit show with ticket sales going to 4 Animal Adoption agencies in the area. The Lightkeepers hit the […]
Music Haven announces 30th Summer Series in Schenectady
For thirty years the Music Haven Concert Series has been bringing musicians from around the world to the capital region. This year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series they are also adding eight additional events, including theater and film. The seven Sunday shows feature artists from five continents, with special guests including Eddies […]
Mountain Man To Play Levon Helm Studios
North Carolina three-piece, Mountain Man, will visit Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on June 1. Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) and college friends Erin Sarle and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig have reunited with a new album and tour after an eight-year hiatus. Toronto musician Doug Paisley will open the show. Tickets are still available on Levon Helm […]
Dancing in a Hurricane: Brandi Carlile’s Acoustic Set at Shelburne Museum
Rising to increased popularity with her recent Grammy win, Brandi Carlile has been selling out shows up and down the east coast this spring. Saturday’s show at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont was no exception. Hundreds of fans filled the open-air amphitheater, ignoring the forecasted weather warnings of lightning storms and surrounding the stage as […]