As the Big Dance kicks off (and Syracuse quiets the haters for two more days), we launch into Round 4 of NYS Music’s 2018 March Madness! We started with 64 up and coming artists from across the Empire State and now we have the Elite Eight who are taking part in our friendly tournament-style competition.
These artists who hail from the Empire State are a sampling of the next generation of artists and come from all corners of the state, from Buffalo to Binghamton, Plattsburgh to Patchogue and all points in between. Vote now for your favorites and discover some of the great up and coming music that New York State has to offer!
Putnam Place Division Finals
Sprocket (high power technical jam)
vs
Black Mountain Symphony (symphonic groove pop)
Anthology Division Finals
Candy Ambulance (alternative/grunge)
vs
Moho Collective (creative instrumental)
CEG Presents Division Finals
ShwizZ (progressive funk rock)
vs
Polyvamp (funk and rock)
Funk n Waffles Division Finals
Formula 5 (jam/rock/fusion)
vs
Space Bacon (electronic rock jam)
Elite Eight voting begins at 10AM EST on Thursday, March 15, and closes at midnight on Saturday, March 17. The Final Four begins at 10AM EST on Monday, March 19. Vote now for your favorites and discover some of the great up and coming music that New York State has to offer!
