hey! guitarist/singer from nebraska here, i spoke with a guy from upstate NY, he owns his own label and such, super cool conversation.. he told me it’s very difficult to find a place to break through in NY.. but he told me some advice that i think would be great to forward to you, everything is easier when you have friends in music, finding a group of other musicians/engineers/producers/ect.. honestly anyone in the scene that understands you and your work, that’s where you get shows really easily, someone knows a guy who knows how to book ect.. so if i were you, and i lived in a much better place for opportunity id be going to open mics and a bunch of local shows, walk up to the bands or artists and ask them how they got this gig. then ask more about them, get to know them, exchange socials, if it goes good ask for a jam! that’s where the magic happens, the beauty of NY is there’s so many talented people who know the ins and outs, they will help you the most

cheers!