Welcome back to The Pulse of Ithaca Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest music and entertainment news around Ithaca, including the much-anticipated return of Mountain Jam Festival after a six-year hiatus, featuring headliners like Khruangbin, Mt. Joy, and Goose. We also highlight upcoming shows at some of Ithaca’s favorite venues, including Jason Isbell and Elvis Costello at the State Theatre, a Bob Marley Birthday Benefit at Deep Dive, and Melt Live in concert. Plus, Ithaca Loves Teachers is back, celebrating 20 years with special discounts and events for educators across Tompkins County.

Mike shares his recent experience at the Microbes Mostly show, and in our Great Outdoors segment, we tackle the cold, harsh reality of winter waterfall hiking. We explore stunning locations like Letchworth State Park—often called the Grand Canyon of the East—along with Ithaca Falls, Wells Falls, and more. We also chat about snowboarding, upcoming winter adventures, and everything that makes this season in Ithaca unique.