Summer is a season with a soundtrack all its own. Is there really anything better than cruising up the Taconic, windows down and the stereo on blast or getting centered on North-South Lake with just the right musical vibrations? Whether you’re running around town, barbecuing poolside or napping in a campground hammock, you need melodies to fit the mood. So, without further ado, here are our picks for The Mountains’ Summer 2024 Ultimate Playlist. “Doin’ Time” by Lana Del Rey A sublime masterwork under the aura of America’s emo queen. “Good Luck, Babe” by Chappell Roan This synthy, steamy, gender-bending…
My favorite midsummer pastime has to be listening to live music outdoors. There’s something about the sun and the wind, the music mingling with the sounds of nature, the beautiful…
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The famous comedian and former host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, will be performing at the Bardavon, 25 Market St., Poughkeepsie, on March 1-2 at 7:30 p.m.…
Photography by Mike Ruiz I was sitting in a parking lot of a McDonald’s outside Asheville, NC, when I got the call from Alan Cumming. If San Francisco and Santa…
So, when I first moved to this corner of the planet, I kept hearing cool, creative people being referred to as “makers.” Makers? Really? Aren’t they simply artists and designers…
Every night of live music is a holiday in my book. There’s nothing that fills my soul quite like sharing sonic vibrations in a room full of beautiful people. Looking…