Update: Woodstock 50 Capped at 75,000? Permitting Cited as Hold-Up for Ticket Sales

Updated 4:15: Bloomberg quotes promoter Michael Lang saying weekend passes for Woodstock 50 will cost “around $450.” Lang is also exploring expanding the festival to an annual event, taking place at locations around the world. Tickets for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair were supposed to have gone on sale […]

Hearing Aide: Doom Boys ‘All I See Is Doom’

Doom Boys are a new three piece band from Upstate New York with a brand new EP titled, All I See Is Doom. The five-song record was released April 19, and is available on CD and streaming services. The band consists of Zach Collins (Same Blood Folk, Son Bully) on lead vocals and guitar, Alex […]

Hearing Aide: Katie Louise ‘Unleash’

When I first interviewed Katie Louise, it was hard to wrap my brain around her talent. A classically trained pianist who is now trying to break into the pop scene? How is that even possible? Well, she proved it’s possible. She’s even proved it’s not only a formidable attempt, it’s a smash hit. The seven […]

Hearing Aide: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt ‘The Fun in the Fight’

Jocelyn and Chris broke into Billboard’s Top 40 in the Adult Album Alternative chart with “Red Stops Traffic,” the third single off their 2017 release, “Go.” The album as a whole was Jocelyn and Chris’ most successful release. It peaked at No. 2 on Relix’s Jamband Top 30, and stayed there for three straight months. […]

Blackberry Smoke Bring Their “Break It Down” Acoustic Show To Ithaca, NY

On Thursday April 4, 2019, the Atlanta, Georgia southern rock band Blackberry Smoke pulled into the historic State Theatre in the beautiful downtown Ithaca Commons area as a stop on their 2019 “Break It Down” spring acoustic tour. Blackberry Smoke is currently on tour promoting their newly released EP, The Southern Ground Sessions, during this […]

Allman Betts at the Strand

The Allman Betts Band took to the Strand Center, for their fourth ever show, in Plattsburgh last Saturday.  The newly grouped is fronted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band. The night was kicked off by Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root who showed […]

Syracuse Rocks for Recovery

The second annual Rock for Recovery fundraiser for Helio Health took place on March 29 at The Palace Theatre in Syracuse with Modafferi, Periodic Table of Elephants, Late Earth and The Lightkeepers performing. The event was one of three regional shows to raise awareness of mental health and substance abuse issues. Shows in Binghamton and […]

Modern Day Music School is Hotspot for Upstate Talent

Music transcends all. The staff (more like family) at Modern Day Music School, snugly located in an unassuming plaza on Route 9, understand this. All family members use this knowledge to make a difference in the lives of those they touch. The school, known for its powerhouse students Moriah Formica and Madison VanDenburg, has more […]

In Focus: Experience Hendrix through modern Guitar Virtuosos at the Palace

Experience Hendrix is a collection of famous guitarists covering some of Jimi Hendrix’s most well-known tunes. From classics like “Foxy Lady” and “Purple Haze” to Hendrix influenced versions of Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” and Howling Wolf’s “Killing Floor”. Featuring Billy Cox (from Jimi Hendrix Experience / Band Of Gypsys), Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine (from […]