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The Ithaca Festival returns, Paul McCartney gets back to Syracuse, and Bright Eyes and Modest Mouse come to LaFayette. Plus, dozens of area bands will be onstage throughout the region in the coming week!

It’s many happy returns this week, as Ithaca native Greg Schatz returns from New Orleans for his first hometown show in four years, Adam Arritola returns from Rochester to launch his latest tour, and Newfield’s own Trevor Exter returns from Los Angeles to share a show with his sister Bronwen Exter. Plus, Born of Osiris brings its prog-metal sound to The L in Horseheads, and the Great New York State Fair continues at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse!Note: This week’s shows are listed in chronological order in two sections below, followed by a list of New York State Fair concerts and upcoming shows around upstate New York.

The Sunrise Movement is holding rallies and registering voters, aiming to boost turnout among young voters. For the first time, polls show climate change is a top priority for the party's base.

It's no surprise that rich people game the system to get their kids into top colleges. Here are some key takeaways as the bribery scandal evolves.

The bluegrass group Osborne Brothers released their version of "Rocky Top" on Christmas Day 50 years ago. Sonny Osborne retired in 2005, but Bobby is still going strong. The singer released his latest album 'Original' in June.

While many fans know Brown for her later career — focused on blues, jazz and show tunes — her early chart-topping contributions to the canon of American popular music should not be forgotten.

Senate Republicans are bracing for down-ballot losses that are likely to cost the party their Senate majority this year.

Also Monday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest refused to defend or criticize FBI Director James Comey for announcing fresh scrutiny of possible Clinton emails just days before the November election.

These are All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's favorite albums of 2009, the records he looked to for comfort. This year, Bob needed songs with stories and melodies, not agitation or anger.

Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday.