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Are you a musician or band just getting started, or an established band looking to make life easier as you navigate the music industry? NYS Music’s Artist Resource Guide has you covered.
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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'
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Most Valuable Picker: Billy Strings Magnificent in MVP Arena Debut
The twang of bluegrass emanated from South Pearl Street on Wednesday, November 12, with Billy Strings bringing his Fall Tour through the Capital Region for his first headlining gig in Albany. Followin...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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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.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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!
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The Empire State of Phish
While the origin of Phish is firmly rooted in Vermont, the band's history in neighboring New York runs almost as deep. The band made the slow and natural progression from private parties and gigs at f...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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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
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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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
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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!
October 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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.

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The Erie Canal at 200 - JSTOR Daily
Finished in October 1825, the Erie Canal connected increasingly specialized regions, altering the economic landscape of the northeast United States.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Harvest Fest in the Hudson Valley at The Griffin House in Palenville - this Saturday #cannabis share.google/ZsAMh6T4sR9l...
Harvest Fest in the Hudson Valley – Music, Art, Costume Ball and Cannabis
Autumn time means Harvest season, and with that comes the end of music festival season in the Northeast. Starting at Noon on Saturday, October 25, the Hudson Valley town of Palenville will host the 29...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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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 👀
October 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Musician, writer, and former publicist Sal Cataldi reviews Bob Dylan's New York: A Historic Guide for @nystatemusic.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/2hvs3du9
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Bob Dylan’s New York City Profiled in New Book
Ever wonder what it would be like to retrace the footsteps of Bob Dylan during his time in New York? To travel to the venues where he performed, wrote classic tunes, and crashed during his early years...
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September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Farm Aid celebrates 40 years today in Minneapolis! Revisit @farmaid.org 2024 at SPAC! nysmusic.com/2024/09/24/t...
The Music of Farm Aid 2024
Farm Aid 2024 was a rousing success, as tens of thousands of fans packed Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a long day of music from more than a dozen artists. Adding in the musicians, backup singers...
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September 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Can’t wait for this one. A stage viewed show at the Stanley is always a good time.
September 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM