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Ian Flanigan’s New Song ‘Through The Darkness’ Six Years In The Making
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Ian Flanigan’s New Song ‘Through The Darkness’ Six Years In The Making

Ian Flanigan has released 'Through the Darkness,' a new song with a story that dates back six years. Flanigan originally wrote the song for the graduating class of 2020. At the time, students were entering adulthood during a period filled with fear, loss and uncertainty. However, the song was never officially recorded. Six years later, Flanigan returned to it. He says the circumstances may have changed, but the uncertainty behind the song still feels familiar. “I wrote Through The Darkness for the graduating class of 2020, when the world was filled with fear, loss, and uncertainty. I kept thinking about the young people stepping into adulthood without knowing what came next. Six years later, that feeling hasn't disappeared, it just looks different. That's why I finally recorded t...
Yasgur Road Reunion Returns This Weekend
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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’
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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...
Mazzstock 2026 Announces Lineup for August Festival
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Mazzstock 2026 Announces Lineup for August Festival

The first wave of the Mazzstock 2026 lineup has officially arrived, and it's shaping up to be another memorable weekend for live music fans in the Hudson Valley. As announced live on WKZE, the annual festival returns to Mazzstock Field in Marlboro, New York, on August 21–22, bringing together an eclectic mix of rock, jam, blues, funk, and Americana in one of the region's most welcoming festival settings. Artist Announcement This year's lineup is headlined by Black Star Ensemble (A Radiohead Experience), offering fans a fresh interpretation of Radiohead's iconic catalog. Joining them are several standout regional acts, including The Mazzstock All Star Band, Alpha Male Gorillas, Dylan Doyle Band, Jason Gisser Band, CFR, and Hollywood Herb. Festival organizers have indicated that thi...
INTERVIEW: Arrowhead Ranch Continues 2026 Concert Season with Diverse Lineup of Live Music
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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’
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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...
Grateful Dead Tribute: Dead Meat Serving Up Tasty, Juicy, Tender Music at Newburgh Brewing Company
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Grateful Dead Tribute: Dead Meat Serving Up Tasty, Juicy, Tender Music at Newburgh Brewing Company

If you’re a Dead Head, you’ve surely seen Grateful Dead tribute band upon Grateful Dead cover band, ad nauseum. Some are good. Some phone it in. And some possess an ability to change your life. Dead Meat - Premiere Grateful Dead Tribute The latter rarely comes through an ability to mimic or replicate the Grateful Dead’s triumphant highs and desperate, lonely, distressed, artistic and authentic lows. That, in my opinion, will never happen, no matter how hard any band, with any lineup, well-known or otherwise, tries. But some Dead tribute bands CAN harness the energy and the power and the thrust of a good Grateful Dead concert. This is an unspeakable and indescribable transfer of inspiration, imagination and vision that far transcends rhythm, melody and lyrics. These bands offer ...
Cage The Elephant Open Bold New Chapter With “Beaches In Tennessee”
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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...
MendoWerks Presents JamCast In Partnership With WKZE
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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 ...
MendoWerks Goes Live on WKZE 98.1 for Bob Weir Tribute Broadcast
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MendoWerks Goes Live on WKZE 98.1 for Bob Weir Tribute Broadcast

The MendoWerks team joined WKZE 98.1 for a live on-air tribute honoring the life and musical legacy of Bob Weir, airing over multiple segments as part of the station’s memorial programming. The broadcast featured John Barry and Andrew Eisner of MendoWerks, hosted by WKZE co-owner Andy Gladding. Together, the group explored Weir’s influence on American music, live performance culture, and generations of listeners, blending conversation with curated selections spanning the Grateful Dead catalog and related artists. Exploring Bob Weir’s Influence During the broadcast, Barry discussed MendoWerks’ recent deep dive into cover songs, specifically reinterpretations that radically depart from their originals, highlighting how the Grateful Dead’s open-ended approach to music continues to in...