A collection of hot, young rockers is set to heat things up when they take the stage in the Flour City this weekend. The Paradox and OUT IN FRONT warms things up at Anthology on January 16, while rising Central NY singer/songwriter Sydney Irving fills the Rochester air with her songs at the Bug Jar The post Hot, Young Acts The Paradox, OUT IN FRONT & Sydney Irving in Rochester This Weekend […]

Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing, Ghost of Vroom) returns to the road for a nationwide solo tour this spring. Accompanied by Andrew “Scrap” Livingston (Ghost of Vroom), each special performance will showcase songs from Doughty’s extensive catalog, including solo releases, Ghost of Vroom, and the recently reunited Soul Coughing. New York performances include April 3rd in The post Mike Doughty […]

Beau Fleuve Music & Arts returns to the Buffalo AKG on Friday, Feb. 6 for M&T First Fridays with “LOVE WITHIN,” a free event featuring live music performances, spoken word poetry, film screenings and interactive art experiences. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum located at 1285 Elmwood Avenue in The post Beau Fleuve Returns to Buffalo AKG with “LOVE WITHIN” at […]

With Flying Object, Dirty Blanket and the infamous Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at the helm on New Years Eve, you already know it’s going to be a different kind of party in Rochester. Giant Panda has been a Rochester reggae staple for over two decades, with an impact on the Rochester music scene that The post Ringing in the New Year with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at Anthology appeared […]

December 21 closed out a three-night run through Western New York for Fred Mascherino. Starting at Four Mile Brewing in Olean, then moving to Jack Rabbit in Buffalo and finishing at the Montage Music Hall in Rochester, Fred is most well-known from his time in Taking Back Sunday, Say Anything and The Color Fred. Coughlin The post Three Nights in WNY with Fred Mascherino and Rookie of the Year […]

Temple Theatre in Rochester has hosted countless events over its 90+ year history, and on December 16, Samantha Fish notched her name in the archives, as she brought the ‘Shake Em Down’ tour to the acclaimed venue. With doors opening around six o’clock, music enthusiasts were lining up on Liberty Pole Way, eager to get The post Samantha Fish Shakes Up Rochester appeared first on NYS Music.

Despite an early descent into frigid New York temperatures, an ascending Syracuse-area singer/songwriter offers a warming assurance of optimism in the coming year. After a whirlwind close to 2025 that saw her secure professional management and ink a new record deal, Sydney Irving predicts that “Something Better” is yet to come with the third music The post Sydney Irving Forecasts […]

West Falls Center for the Arts welcomes The Resilient, an American rock band comprised of severely wounded U.S. combat veterans, on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. This special event is presented in collaboration with A Soldier’s Journey Home, a non-profit organization dedicated to constructing homes for severely wounded veterans. The Resilient music reflects The post West Falls Center for […]

LaMP – featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski have announced a 19 show tour for Winter 2026, with a return to favored Upstate room Lark Hall, The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, Otesaga Resort Hotel Ballroom in Cooperstown, and Buffalo Iron Works. The run also marks their most extensive sweep across the Midwest to date, The post LaMP Announce Winter 2026 Tour Dates, 5 Shows in NY […]

Progressive bluegrass outfit The Infamous Stringdusters have just released the fourth single off of their upcoming album 20/20, “Dancing on the Moon,” a modern bluegrass celebration of new romantic connections and surrendering to possibility. The band is also set to bring their tour to 4 New York venues. “Dancing on the Moon” is a magnificent The post The Infamous Stringdusters Release […]