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God Street Wine Releases “Rabbit Ears” Ahead of Bearsville Shows

26Oct

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

God Street Wine Releases “Rabbit Ears” Ahead of Bearsville Shows

God Street Wine have released “Rabbit Ears,” giving fans fresh music to explore before their Halloween weekend at Bearsville Theater. The single arrived October 14, adding another chapter to the band’s new album project, The Method. Meanwhile, two Woodstock shows will bring their past and present together onstage. The weekend features Ominous Seapods on Saturday, October 31, followed by Chris Barron on Sunday, November 1. For Hudson Valley fans, it’s a chance to spend two nights with God Street Wine and a different supporting act each evening. God Street Wine’s 'Rabbit Ears' Grew From a Shared Experiment “Rabbit Ears” emerged from the collaborative writing process behind The Method. In a February post about the project, guitarist Lo Faber explained that the band began working on n...

Marco Benevento Turns Bearsville Into His Own Beautiful Planet

22Oct

By Dr. Andy GladdingNo Comments

Events, Features

Marco Benevento Turns Bearsville Into His Own Beautiful Planet

Brainstory brought the California soul, Kendra McKinley delivered a spectacular “Turandot,” and Benevento brought the pajama pants. Whatever Marco Benevento is putting in the Lambrusco, Bearsville should keep serving it. His October 21 celebration of Glera at Bearsville Theater had an almost unfair amount going for it: Brainstory opening the evening; a band featuring Eric Hagstrom on drums, Nick Movshon on bass, Sam Cohen on guitar, Jay Collins on saxophone, and Chris Payson on trumpet; and Kendra McKinley delivering a “Turandot” that could justify the trip on its own. Benevento wore pajama pants, apparently prepared to turn Bearsville into his own funky bedroom dance party. Considering the music he brought with him, it seemed like a reasonable proposition. Marco Benevento Brings Gle...

Escaper and Trippy Sitter Bring Original Music and Collaboration to The Lemon Squeeze

22Oct

By KatieNo Comments

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Escaper and Trippy Sitter Bring Original Music and Collaboration to The Lemon Squeeze

The Lemon Squeeze brought an excellent evening of original music to New Paltz on October 9, presenting Escaper alongside Trippy Sitter, the solo project of Brazilian Girls drummer Aaron Johnston. The pairing gave audiences an opportunity to experience musicians whose work connects several corners of New York’s independent music community, from psychedelic rock and reggae to funk and electronic dance music. The Lemon Squeeze’s Commitment to Original Music The Lemon Squeeze’s commitment to bringing high-quality local and regional artists to New Paltz deserves attention. Maintaining a live music venue requires a considerable investment of time, resources and confidence in the artists being presented. That investment creates opportunities for musicians to develop their audiences and give...

Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way

19Oct

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Features, Music

Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way

There's something special about seeing a Hudson Valley musician come home after making a name for themselves on the national stage. Saugerties native Ian Flanigan will return to his hometown on Saturday, December 5, for Home for the Holidays, an intimate evening of live music and storytelling at the Orpheum Theatre. The show comes as Flanigan continues releasing new music, including his upcoming single, “Pretty Things,” due out October 23. For local fans who have followed his journey, it's a chance to reconnect with one of the Hudson Valley's most recognizable voices. From Saugerties to The Voice and Beyond Long before millions of viewers discovered Ian Flanigan on NBC's The Voice, he was putting in the miles as an independent musician. Flanigan started touring at just 17 years ol...

MHA Dutchess Brings a Spectacular Night to the Bardavon, with a Hudson Valley Radio Broadcast

19Oct

By Dr. Andy GladdingNo Comments

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MHA Dutchess Brings a Spectacular Night to the Bardavon, with a Hudson Valley Radio Broadcast

Andrew O’Grady and the team at Mental Health America of Dutchess County put together one terrific evening at the Bardavon on Tuesday. Bringing this collection of artists to Poughkeepsie was a major accomplishment for an organization already doing essential work throughout the community. MHA deserves tremendous credit for the show and continued support for the work that brought everyone together. Supporting Mental Health Services Across Dutchess County Mental Health America of Dutchess County has served the community since 1955, helping individuals, families and veterans get the support they need. Its work includes mental health and addiction services, peer support, housing assistance and crisis response. Tuesday’s benefit supported the expansion of services, prevention, education and...

Phish Announces New Year’s Run at Madison Square Garden, Including 100th Show

9Oct

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Music

Phish Announces New Year’s Run at Madison Square Garden, Including 100th Show

Phish will return to Madison Square Garden for a four-night New Year’s Run from December 30, 2026, through January 2, 2027. The final night will mark the band's 100th performance at the legendary New York City venue. The upcoming concerts continue a long-standing holiday tradition for Phish and their fans. This year's run will also celebrate the band's history at Madison Square Garden. Phish Celebrates 100 Shows at MSG To mark the announcement, Phish released a special video featuring Madison Square Garden employees who have worked with the band over the years. The video celebrates the relationships built between the band, venue staff and fans. As Phish puts it, "You don't get to 100 without making some friends along the way." Phish New Year's Run Tickets and Dates The fo...

Cory Wong Announces 2027 Winter Tour With dodie, PREP and Blu DeTiger

19Oct

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Cory Wong Announces 2027 Winter Tour With dodie, PREP and Blu DeTiger

The Cory Wong winter tour is officially on the calendar for 2027, and he's bringing some great company along for the ride. The funk guitarist has announced 10 shows featuring vocalist dodie and support from PREP. The tour kicks off February 23 in Atlanta and wraps up March 6 in St. Louis. Wong will also head home to Minneapolis for two nights at First Avenue in May, with Blu DeTiger joining the party. Cory Wong Winter Tour Brings the Funk in 2027 If you've seen Cory Wong live, you know the deal. Tight grooves, incredible musicians and a whole lot of energy. Now he's mixing things up with dodie joining his band on vocals for the February and March dates. Meanwhile, UK indie-pop group PREP will open those shows. Blu DeTiger takes over as special guest for the two Minneapolis perf...