FREDONIA, NY -- The gift of music is one that should be shared with anyone who has interest in performing or listening. That's why the New Horizons band of Western New York (NHWNY) was formed seven years ago and has consistently held free concerts throughout their time in Chautauqua County. The NHWNY will continue that tradition on April 19 with a ... Read More

Chautauqua County has been home to many Native American cultures including the Hurons, Iroquois, Eries, Senecas and the Neutral Nations. However, one culture that hasn't received much exposure is the Haudenosaunees. But, two years ago an artists guild was formed to promote Haudenosaunee and other Native American culture's artwork. The ... Read More

Chris Celiz AKA NYCbeatbox's Chris Celiz and Risen at the International Beatboxing Competition in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Dusten Rader) SUNY Fredonia is well known for producing talented musicians who go on to make careers out of their art. But, the school currently has a music student whose talent goes ... Read More

Universe Shark's electric keyboardist Scott Martin, guitar player Adam Bronstein, bass player Mike DiSalvo and drummer Dave Prinzbach at their EBC West show on February 4, 2012. (Photo by Dusten Rader) There is a band from Buffalo that is breaking ground by offering listeners a unique experience at every live ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about local band by the name of Universe Shark. Today, I'll be talking about a project called Pocket Shows. Pocket Shows I've written about a few forms of live performances in this blog before. One of my favorites is Lablogotheque. Well, within that same vein of live video ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about the Artist Profile on Gina V  to call attention to the great news about this talented musician. Today, I'll be talking about the another local band by the name of Universe Shark. Universe Shark According to their website bio, “Universe Shark is a band of ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Netflix's Watch Instantly feature and the wide selection of music related documentaries they have available. But, on Monday I spoke about a local musician named Gina V and how I'd be featuring her in this week's Artist Profile. Today, I'll be talking about the ... Read More

Being raised in Fredonia Gina was exposed to many genres of music. So, she eventually began writing alternative rock, country and blues songs of her own. Blues quickly became her passion and she decided to work with bands who played in Jamestown. But, her first opportunity to become a member of a working band came when she was 17. And, since then ... Read More

Jamestown native Rock 'n Rollers Thee Audience announced that they will be taking a temporary hiatus during their last show at Mojo's on January 7, 2012. The band wanted to thank their friends and fans who supported them throughout their career by celebrating their last show in their hometown at their favorite local venue. However, this is not the ... Read More

Fans of upbeat country music will want to check out Derby native band Everett Lee and the Underground Stampede (ELUS). With a blend of original material and covers of artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Toby Keith this crowd pleasing group of musicians is one locals won't want to miss. ELUS is composed of Everett ... Read More