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The Geneva Music Festival is back in Upstate New York this summer, bringing together a great mix of music and local wine across the Finger Lakes region. The 2025 lineup includes internationally known musicians performing pieces by Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Ravel, and more. Accompanying the beautiful classical and contemporary music is tastings from nearby wineries. The festival kicks off with Tradition and Innovation on May 23 and 24, spotlighting composers from the past and pr

Modest Mouse is set to light up New York this fall with five stops across the state as part of their expansive 2025 North American tour. Their summer tour starts June 9 in Orlando, the tour features summer dates across the U.S. and Canada. New Yorkers can catch the plan during the fall season. Modest Mouse was formed in 1993 in Washington. They became a key name in indie rock with hits like “Float On.” Known for their raw sound and sharp lyrics, the band has built a loyal fan

Starting this summer, The Egg Performing Arts Center in Albany will close for over six months to undergo major renovations. The venue, a landmark in New York’s Capital Region, plans to reopen in 2026 with updated seating, improved accessibility, and enhanced audience experiences. What’s changing? The renovations will include replacing seating, carpeting, and lighting throughout the entire building, covering both theatrical and common spaces. The Egg will also upgrade to a sta

Lake George Arts Project is bringing back the summer vibes with its 2025 Summer Concert Series. There will be free live music every Wednesday night all July and August at Shepard Park. Established in 1977, the Lake George Arts Project offers a wide range of arts programs for the Lake George region. Its mission is to provide exposure and income opportunities for both professional and emerging artists, while delivering quality arts programming for residents and visitors. Their

The Wood Brothers are coming to New York this fall as part of a 17 city U.S. tour, supporting their new album Puff Of Smoke, out August 1. The run includes a stop at the Brooklyn Paramount on December 10 and the State Theatre of Ithaca on December 6. The tour kicks off November 6 in Knoxville and runs through mid-December, giving fans across the Midwest and East Coast a chance to hear new songs live for the first time. But you don’t have to wait until fall to see The Wood Bro

Some of hip-hop’s biggest names from the 2000s are heading to Buffalo this summer for a full day of music, food, drinks, and activities. On Saturday, August 23, the Tacos & Tequila Festival will hit Terminal B at the Outer Harbor with a stacked lineup, local tacos, and plenty of ways to keep the energy high. The one-day festival features an iconic lineup of artists who defined the era. Artists like Fat Joe, Fabolous, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, Twista, and more will all take the sta

Ballard Park’s annual Summer Concert Series returns to Westport this July, bringing six weeks of free live music to the Adirondacks. Concerts take place Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from July 10 through August 14 at the park’s lakeside pavilion, overlooking Lake Champlain. This year’s lineup features a mix of regional and international talent, including folk duo Cold Chocolate, Ugandan-led global fusion band Zikina, and South Bronx-born jazz trumpeter Ray Vega. Performers span

The legendary Todd Rundgren is hitting the road again this summer, and New York is getting a front-row seat. The influential songwriter, producer, and guitarist will bring his “Still Me, (Still We)” tour to multiple spots in New York including Syracuse, Albany, Niagara Falls, and Woodstock. As part of a nationwide run, this tour revisits and expands on the narrative-driven show Rundgren debuted last year during his “Me/We” tour. With a career spanning over five decades, Rundg

This summer, the Albany Symphony is celebrating the Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary by taking classical music on the road and into the heart of New York’s canal towns. From July 2-6, the Water Music NY: More Voices Festival will bring live outdoor performances, local stories, and brand new music to five historic communities, all for free. The orchestra will perform nightly in Medina, Utica, Seneca Falls, Fort Plain, and Schuylerville. Each stop features a world premiere by a d

Schenectady’s Music Haven Concert Series will welcome two Alligator Records artists to Central Park on Sunday, August 3. San Francisco’s Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and Florida’s Selwyn Birchwood will headline the series’ annual Blues BBQ, bringing a mix of gritty streetwise blues and electric swamp rock to upstate New York. Rick Estrin & The Nightcats bring decades of blues expertise to the Schenectady stage. With a reputation built on tight musicianship and witty, insightf

My Morning Jacket will mark the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album Z with special performances in New York this fall. The Louisville-based band will play the album in full at Brooklyn’s Paramount Theatre from October 16-18 as part of the second leg of their ongoing tour. Z, released in 2005, quickly became a defining album for My Morning Jacket, praised worldwide for its innovative mix of musical styles and heartfelt songwriting. This year, the band continue

X Ambassadors are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their debut album VHS with a reimagined version, VHS(X), out on August 29. They’re hitting the road this fall, playing two hometown shows at Ithaca’s State Theater on September 19 and 20, and then rolling into Brooklyn Steel on September 23. The band first broke through in 2015 and have since toured the world, dropped platinum singles, and worked with artists like Eminem, Lizzo, and The Weeknd. With VHS(X), they’re digg

Minus the Bear are back this fall to celebrate 20 years of Menos el Oso, and they’re making multiple stops in New York. They’ll play Brooklyn Steel on November 7 and Irving Plaza on November 8 and 9. The first two shows, with support from Speedy Ortiz, are already sold out, but tickets are still available for the final NYC date on November 9, featuring local openers Wild Arrows. Originally released in 2005, Menos el Oso pushed Minus the Bear’s sound into new territory – tight

Up in Bolton Landing, The Sembrich continues to spotlight New York’s place in music history with Riding the Rails, a studio talk and lakeside tea. Happening Thursday, July 10 at 2 PM, the event revisits soprano Marcella Sembrich’s 1909 transcontinental concert tour. This was the first national solo tour of its kind in the U.S. Written and presented by Caleb Eick, The Sembrich’s Director of Institutional Advancement, the studio talk dives into a wild year of Sembrich’s life on

The Glove Theatre’s Summer Arts program wraps up this weekend with four performances of Jungle Book KIDS, running July 11 through 13 in downtown Gloversville. The production features students in grades one through twelve who spent the past two weeks rehearsing as part of the theatre’s free youth program. Directed by longtime teaching artist Jennifer Flynn, the production brings together kids from across Fulton and Montgomery counties. Flynn has led the Glove’s summer musical

The Hudson Valley’s Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center is bringing back live music outdoors this summer. The new Sugar Loaf Sunset Music Series runs every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting July 17 through August 28. All shows are free. The series opened July 17 with Way Behind The Sun, a band that blends classic country with a modern edge. On July 24, Back to the Garden 1969 pays tribute to Woodstock’s biggest hits. July 31 features The Diskoteks with disco and funk fav

Harlem’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza is hosting live music this summer as part of New York State’s Summer Stage in Harlem series. Presented by the Office of General Services and the Harlem Community Development Corporation, the free Thursday evening concerts run from July 17 through August 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The series opened July 17 with jazz drummer Camille Gainer Jones and Brooklyn-based vocalist Charles Turner III and his band Uptown Swing. On July 24, it shifts to go

New York City’s own Public Circuit is back with Modern Church, their new full-length album arriving September 12 through À La Carte Records. Alongside the release, the band is kicking off a North American and European tour, including a homecoming show at Brooklyn’s TV Eye. The electronic post-punk trio consisting of Ethan Biamont, Sean Holloway, and Nelson Fisher, has built a reputation on icy synths, sharp rhythms, and themes that cut deep. The band introduces the album wit

Kelly’s Angels’ Summer-Lovin’ Funfest is coming to Shepard Park in Lake George July 24–26. This annual event supports Capital Region families affected by cancer and those displaced from Ukraine, while showcasing live music rooted in the spirit of New York. The three-day festival features a mix of local favorites and regional acts, along with family-friendly activities, food and drink vendors, and a drone and fireworks show to kick off the event. Thursday opens with The Newell

Syracuse-based singer-songwriter Jess Novak is hitting the road with multiple live shows across New York this summer, showcasing her blend of soulful vocals and electric violin. Her latest single, “Eve,” released on July 17, offers a darker, more introspective contrast to her previous empowering anthem, “Woman.” Jess Novak is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her electric violin chops, commanding vocals, and captivating songwriting. Whether