Mendowerks Stories

Grace Potter is coming to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The four-time Grammy nominee will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. for a solo performance that promises a memorable night of rock, soul, and blues in the Hudson Valley. Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying performances, Potter brings decades of musical experience and a bold new chapter in her career to one of the region’s most beloved theaters. Grace Potter Explores New Territory With TrespasserRead more

The Bloody Shame and the Mazzstock All Star Band are bringing a night of grunge, alternative rock, and classic favorites to The Falcon in Marlboro, NY, on Friday, November 27. Dubbed “Bloody Friday,” the Thanksgiving weekend celebration takes over the venue’s Underground Stage from 9 to 11 p.m. The show promises a high-energy trip through decades of rock music, led by some familiar faces from the Hudson Valley music scene. The Bloody Shame Celebrates the Glory Days of ’90s Rock Remember when the...Read more

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.Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

The New York Pawpaw Festival was held September 26 and 27 at Magic Forest Farm in Coeymans Hollow. #981KZE spent the weekend there with the KZE Kamper, recording performances and covering a festival that brought together live music, agriculture, permaculture, food, workshops and the pawpaw itself. More Than a Music Festival George Adler put a tremendous amount of work into the festival, and his idea for the...Read more

A new band is emerging from Woodstock, and its first show will happen close to home. Big Deep will make its live debut on Saturday, September 5, at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, New York. The new project brings together former Spafford bassist Jordan Fairless and New York guitarist Luke Schwartz. The lineup also features Kevin Cooper on keys and PJ Holaday on drums. Big Deep describes its sound as a blend of indie rock, rich melodies, expansive grooves, and a genre-defying spirit....Read more

Karina Rykman will release her second studio album, Late Checkout, on September 25 through Karina Rykman/High Rotation Records. The 12-track album follows her 2023 debut, Joyride. The latest preview from the album is “Shoegaze Summer,” which follows previously released singles “Easy Rider” and the title track, “Late Checkout.” The new album was recorded with longtime collaborator Gabe Monro at Trey Anastasio’s The Barn in Westford, Vermont, and DFA Studios in New York City. “Shoegaze Summer” was developed with Rykman’s bandmates Adam November and Chris Corsico during a...Read more

Click here for ticket info. The Adirondack Independence Music Festival returns to Lake George this Labor Day weekend with three days of jam, funk, rock, Americana and improvisational music. Now celebrating its 11th year, the festival takes over the Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. The downtown Lake George setting puts fans within walking distance of the village while offering a full outdoor festival experience...Read more

Nothing says Woodstock weekend quite like breaking an axle on the way to Yasgur’s Farm. That was how my Saturday started. I was headed to Bethel with the KZE Kamper loaded with enough broadcast and recording gear to make turning around not much of an option when the axle decided it had other plans. Fortunately, this is where the music community tends to show...Read more

  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...Read more

There is something wonderfully backwards about the KZE Kamper. At a time when much of the radio industry is looking for ways to move farther away from the physical world—more automation, more centralized programming, more content delivered from studios hundreds or thousands of miles away—98.1 KZE has been investing in a vehicle designed to do […] The post The KZE Kamper: Taking Local Radio Back to Where the Music Happens appeared first on MendoWerks.Read more

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. 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.Read more

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. 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.Read more