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Yasgur Road Reunion Returns This Weekend

10Aug

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Yasgur Road Reunion Returns This Weekend

The Yasgur Road Reunion 2026 returns to Bethel, New York, this weekend for four days of live music, camping, art and community. The celebration begins Thursday evening, August 13, and marks both the 57th anniversary of Woodstock ’69 and the 30th anniversary of the Yasgur Road Campground. A Packed Weekend of Music This year’s lineup is led by Keller Williams, John Brown’s Body and Kung Fu. The weekend will also feature Jonny G’s Yasgur Road All Stars with members of Lespecial, Lotus, Kung Fu, Deep Banana Blackout, ShwizZ, Residual Groove and more. Rob Glassman’s Music Never Stopped featuring Jen Durkin and Beau Sasser is also on the bill, along with Peak, Hannah’s Field, Kind Bud, Gypsy Funk Squad, The Derek Woods Band, Emergency Tuna, The Jenny Party and many others. Celebratin...

Dylan Doyle Goes Deeper on New Album ‘Nowhere’

10Aug

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Dylan Doyle Goes Deeper on New Album ‘Nowhere’

Hudson Valley singer, guitarist and songwriter Dylan Doyle has released his fifth independent album, Nowhere. The nine-song record arrived July 24 and is available on major streaming platforms and on CD. The album explores themes of longing, melancholy and emotional release while blending R&B, rock, soul, Americana and other styles. Dylan Doyle Explores New Sounds on Nowhere Nowhere reflects experiences from the past five years of Doyle’s life. Several songs focus on unfulfilled love, uncertainty and relationships that have reached difficult turning points. “A big chunk of the writing touches on unfulfilled hidden love, and a deep sense of longing,” Doyle said. The album also gives Doyle room to explore new sounds. “Sideways In The Suez” is an instrumental fusion track feat...

Lawrence Announces Staycation NYC and Releases New Single ‘Feel Like That

7Aug

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Lawrence Announces Staycation NYC and Releases New Single ‘Feel Like That

Photo credit: Deanie Chen Lawrence will return to New York City this fall for Staycation NYC, a three-night event at Brooklyn Paramount from October 29 through October 31, 2026. Each night will feature its own theme, opening artists, surprise guests and custom merchandise. Lawrence will also perform almost entirely non-repeating headline sets across the three nights. Themes, opening acts and special guests will be announced later. Lawrence Releases 'Feel Like That' The Staycation announcement comes as Lawrence also releases new music. The band released 'Feel Like That,' featuring JP Saxe, on August 7. The song is part of Lawrence’s new EP, Office Party, according to Playbill. A music video for “Feel Like That” can be viewed below. Staycation NYC Tickets Single-day gene...

INTERVIEW: Arrowhead Ranch Continues 2026 Concert Season with Diverse Lineup of Live Music

23Jul

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INTERVIEW: Arrowhead Ranch Continues 2026 Concert Season with Diverse Lineup of Live Music

Arrowhead Ranch continues its 2026 concert season with a lineup that showcases nationally touring artists, regional favorites, and emerging talent in one of the Catskills' premier outdoor concert settings. Located in Sullivan County, Arrowhead Ranch has become a destination for music fans looking to pair live performances with camping, scenic surroundings, and a relaxed festival-style atmosphere. Throughout the season, the venue welcomes audiences from across the Northeast for weekends centered around music and community. Curated by Veteran Promoter Marty Weinbaum Much of the programming at Arrowhead Ranch is curated by veteran promoter Marty Weinbaum, whose decades of experience in the live music industry continue to shape the venue's concert calendar. In addition to operatin...

Twiddle Returns for Frendsgiving 2026 and Releases New Single ‘Good Time’

21Jul

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Twiddle Returns for Frendsgiving 2026 and Releases New Single ‘Good Time’

Twiddle has given fans two reasons to celebrate. The band has announced the return of its annual Frendsgiving celebration while releasing a brand-new single, "Good Time." Frendsgiving returns to The Capitol Theatre from November 27-29, 2026, bringing one of the jam scene's favorite Thanksgiving weekend traditions back to Port Chester, New York. The three-night run has become a yearly gathering for the Twiddle community and is expected to draw fans from across the country. Alongside the announcement, Twiddle released "Good Time," a feel-good new track accompanied by an official music video. Watch the official "Good Time" music video below. Ticket Information Fans hoping to attend Frendsgiving won't have to wait long for tickets. Artist Pre-Sale: Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 a...

Cage The Elephant Open Bold New Chapter With “Beaches In Tennessee”

10Jul

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Cage The Elephant Open Bold New Chapter With “Beaches In Tennessee”

After a two-year break from releasing new music, Cage The Elephant are back with "Beaches In Tennessee," a reflective new single that marks the beginning of the band's partnership with Big Loud Rock and signals a fresh creative era. Cage The Elephant - Photo Credit: Lewis Evans The Kentucky rock veterans have built a reputation for constantly evolving, and "Beaches In Tennessee" continues that tradition. Rather than relying on dense production, the band opted for a stripped-down approach that lets the song's emotional core take center stage. Inspired by Real-Life Experience Frontman Matt Shultz says the song was inspired by his recovery following a mental health crisis that led to a lengthy hospitalization. While the lyrics present a fictionalized account, the emotions behind t...

Frolic at the Farm Returns to Red Hook with Bayou SuperJam

1Jul

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Frolic at the Farm Returns to Red Hook with Bayou SuperJam

WKZE has announced the return of Frolic at the Farm, its annual summer music festival, which will take place at Hardeman Orchards in Red Hook, New York. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, the festival moves to a new venue while continuing its focus on live music, community, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The historic barn and working orchard at Hardeman Orchards will serve as the backdrop for a full day of live performances featuring nationally recognized musicians alongside regional artists. Bayou SuperJam Leads the 2026 Lineup Headlining this year's festival is the Bayou SuperJam, featuring an all-star lineup of acclaimed musicians, including: Joel Cummins (Umphrey's McGee) Dennis Chambers (Parliament-Funkadelic) Joe Marcinek Big Sam (Big Sam's...

1Jun

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MendoWerks Presents JamCast In Partnership With WKZE

Turn It Up: WKZE and DJ Simon Dunn Launches New Look at Jambands with “JamCast” Improvisational rock music and the bands that deliver it with relentless abandon are the focus of a new weekly radio show launched by a new media start-up and hosted by a longtime New York DJ with a rich history and loyal following in New York’s Hudson Valley. With a focus on jambands and the legacy rock bands that launched the genre, “JamCast” is poised to debut at 9 p.m. est, Monday, March 30, on WKZE (98.1 FM) and wkze.com. “JamCast” is produced by WKZE in the Hudson Valley; and MendoWerks Media, a new, cutting-edge, digital music news outlet. Jambands on the FM dial The two-hour listening experience that is “JamCast” is hosted by Simon Dunn, who is known from having served as Program ...

20 Years Later: Matchbook Romance Release “Something Worse Than the Night”

16Jan

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20 Years Later: Matchbook Romance Release “Something Worse Than the Night”

More than 20 years after helping define an era of emotional, melody-driven post-hardcore, Matchbook Romance are opening the vault (and the next chapter) with the release of a powerful new song, Something Worse Than the Night. The story behind the track stretches back to the fall of 2005, when the band packed up and headed to Long View Farm Studios in rural Massachusetts to begin work on their second full-length album, Voices. With producer John Goodmanson guiding the sessions, Matchbook Romance spent a month living and recording together in an old barn surrounded by woods, isolation, and inspiration. Songs emerged organically, born from soundchecks, long drives, and cramped practice spaces on both coasts, slowly transforming from scattered ideas into something cohesive and deeply person...

Brutal Pop Artist SUN Releases Memorable New Single and Video

8Dec

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Brutal Pop Artist SUN Releases Memorable New Single and Video

Franco-German pop artist SUN has created a unique vibe that is all her own. Her brand of 'brutal pop' is on display in her new song and video, "John & I (Money)". SUN's blending of pop music with hard rock and metal has garnered critical acclaim and mass appeal. The talented singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress is telling a story on the new track and she had this to say about the material. "John & I (Money)" is a cynical and sassy rock song about the twisted relationship of a rich couple (the woman's point of view). After a poppy verse with a sassy riff, cute melody and cynical lyrics the chorus comes in like a hardcore tornado with brutal honesty and aggressive screams like the meltdown of a rich karen! When I wrote the song I imagined a rich housewife loosing it in...