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Phish at SPAC
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July 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Posted up The Waterhole in Saranac Lake with Ominous Seapods! Celebrating 10 years of NYS Music!
July 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Your guide to all things #PRIDE across New York State.
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June 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Phil Lesh Lane Dedicated Outside The Capitol Theatre
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March 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎶 🚨 THE MADNESS IS HERE 🚨 🎶

Round 1 of NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, has begun, and will run through March 6 at 11:59 PM!

Don’t miss your chance to support your favorite bands and discover new artists across New York State!

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March 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As we celebrate a decade of music journalism, we’re proud to announce that NYS Music is now a charitable organization! We’ve spent the last 10 years shining a light on rising artists, breaking music news, and honoring NY’s rich music history.

Join us at Putnam Place on March 7 to celebrate!
March 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For the past decade, we’ve been your go-to source for all things music in New York—bringing you the latest news, reviews, and stories that connect fans with the incredible artists and scenes that make this state rock. 🏆🎶
March 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Today, we’re celebrating 10 years of NYS Music! 🎉✨ 🎶 We’re kicking off this milestone with a huge celebration at Putnam Place on Friday, March 7 at 9 PM with Reprise bringing the Phishy tunes! Join us!! 🎶
March 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
NYS Music March Madness 2025, Presented by Upstate Canna, is bringing 32 rising artists together in a friendly completion starting March 3 and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors -
Lark Hall, Funk n Waffles, Dead of Summer Fest, Radio Woodstock, Mirth Films and Sterling Stage!
February 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Come on out to Putnam Place on Friday March 7 at 9pm for a night of dancing and phishy tunes by Reprise!
We’ll ALSO be honoring the 🎶 TEN YEAR 🎶 anniversary of NYS Music and all of the hard work, staff members, writers, photographers & artists we’ve been lucky enough to work with over the years!
February 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
On Saturday, May 31st, @pigeonsplaying.bsky.social Infamous Stringdusters and Melt will be at Wonderland Forest (just south of Syracuse) for an incredible day of music, kicking off at 3pm!
Get your tickets now!
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January 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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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January 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
NYC Deadheads! Busy’s Dead Collective is bringing the vibes to The Sultan Room on Sat, Jan 11th for annual Dead Night!

There'll be two sets of live improvisational music, with DJ Eat Records spinning all night long.

Don’t miss out on the first Dead/JGB tribute show of 2025 at NYC’s coolest venue!
January 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Dec. 31 - Start your NYE celebrations with Shakedown Citi at Hill Country Live at 4 pm! Tickets are $24.90, all ages.
Finally, don’t miss the Funk Sauce Dance Party from 1 am to 4 am, featuring DJ AF, Tad Cautious, DJ Cooley, and DJ Blender. Let’s dance into the new year!
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Dec. 29 - Kick off the fun with The Near Dead Experience at Hill Country Live! Doors open at 3 pm.
Groove into the night with Space Bacon at 11:55 pm.
Dec. 29 & 30 - Performing are the legendary Medeski, Martin, Metzger & Cline at Sony Hall! They’ll be rocking the after-party at 11:59 pm both nights
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
On 12/28 at 4 PM is the Steely Dead pre-party and after-party at the Hill Country, our favorite all-things Steely Dan/Grateful Dead tribute band!
Then send it to the Cutting Room for an unforgettable after-party with Neighbor, playing a unique blend of Americana, Funk, Rock, Jazz, and Soul!
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Christmas is over, but good music continues this week in Manhattan, as Phish kick off their annual New Years Run at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 28. Check out all the great pre and post show events and shows you'll find around mid-town Manhattan!
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Highlighting local events, festivals & venues, NYS Music serves as a vital resource for music enthusiasts, artists & industry professionals alike. For the latest news, concert coverage & a deep dive into NY's rich musical heritage, NYS Music is a go-to destination for all things in the Empire State.
December 16, 2024 at 12:58 PM
NYS Music is now a charitable organization!
We’re pushing into our 10th year with a focus on music and arts journalism.
New York State Music is the only publication that focuses on up & coming bands, rising artists, breaking music news, celebrating music history from every region in New York State.
December 3, 2024 at 2:19 PM
The historic NYS venue has seen the likes of vaudeville acts, Buffalo Bill, General Tom Thumb, Mark Twain, Ominous Seapods, Quiet Riot, Turkuaz, Eastbound Jesus, Playhouse Stage performances, high school musicals and hundreds of other artists in the past century and a half.
November 23, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Celebrating 150 years, Cohoes Music Hall staged a reading of 'London Assurance' today, recalling the first ever performance at the venue on November 23, 1874!
November 23, 2024 at 11:29 PM
More moe. on tap!
November 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
NYS Music is New York’s music news source highlighting music of all genres from all corners of the Empire State. Discover more and support #independentjournalism at NYSMusic.com #nysmusic
November 17, 2024 at 6:27 PM
NYS Music's annual Jam for Tots series returns starting this weekend in Albany and runs through December 21! Check out where around New York State you can see great live music and donate toys to support those most in need!
November 16, 2024 at 5:27 PM