Live: Peter Gabriel I/O Tour Wows Buffalo’s KeyBank Center
Peter Gabriel packed Buffalo’s KeyBank Center Friday for the legendary artist’s I/O Tour. Gabriel, known worldwide as an award-winning musician and activist, did not disappoint. The show was a sensory magic. Known as both a solo artist and part of Genesis, Gabriel brought a most talented band to accompany him, (Tony Levin: bass and vocals, […]
Live: Ann Wilson & Tripsitter Rock Suburban Park at Great NY State Fair
More than half way through the Great NY State Fair, musical legend Ann Wilson and her band Tripsitter ramped up the energy levels as she rocked Suburban Park with both old and new favorites this past week. With more than 16 albums under her belt with Heart, Ann Wilson is soon to release her new […]
Live: Bell, Biv, Devoe Bring the Party to Suburban Park
Sunday night was hopping at the Great NY State Fair over to Suburban Park as Bell, Biv, Devoe took the stage and brought the audience to the feet for the entire evening. Whether you were an 80’s, 90’s or new fan from today, you couldn’t help sing along and dance as they sang and danced […]
Live: The Prodigals Draw Early Crowds at Great NY State Fair
Fairgoers who made it to Chevy Court’s early show on Day 5 of the Great New York State Fair, were treated to a high energy hour of Irish music by The Prodigals, an Irish jig-punk band from NYC. At the front of the helm is Gregory Grene on accordion and lead vocals, Colin Forhan on […]
Upcoming Show/Interview- Queen of Hearts, Ann Wilson to Play the NY State Fair August 30th
Several years ago I had the rare opportunity to interview Ann Wilson of Heart. It was hands down my favorite interview I did over the last twelve years. Her presence during the interview left me in awe to this day. As I prepare to cover her show this week at the Great NY State Fair, […]
Live: George Thorogood Proves He’s Bad to the Bone at the Great NY State Fair
As Day 4 wrapped up at the Great NY State Fair, George Thorogood and the Destroyers took to the stage at Suburban Park, and knocked it out of the park! George packed them in, and then rocked their socks off Saturday night with favorites, such as Who Do You Love, One Bourbon, One Scotch, and […]
Barry Manilow Names Oneida High School Music Teacher Heather O’Connell as the Manilow Music Teacher Award Winner
Music icon Barry Manilow announced today that Heather O’Connell, music teacher at Oneida High School is the winner of his Manilow Music Project Teacher Award. Turning Stone employees helped the Manilow Music Project by nominating deserving music teachers in their area for this award. The Manilow Music Project then selected 10 finalists and opened up voting online to […]
LIVE: Tears For Fears Let it All Out for CMAC
Tears for Fears played this past Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd at CMAC. A little rain didn’t deter the die-hard fans as they showed up with umbrellas and dancing shoes. As the show got underway, a double rainbow appeared to welcome the duo that quickly made a name for themselves back in the ’80s. Promptly […]
LIVE: Brit Floyd Lights Up the Crouse Hinds Theater
Wednesday night in Syracuse was certainly brightened as hometown musician, Ian Cattell and his bandmates from Brit Floyd took to the stage at the Oncenter’s Crouse Hinds Theater. Celebrating Pink Floyd’s 50-year anniversary of The Darkside of the Moon, the band highlighted key music from the album and celebrated everything fans love about Pink Floyd’s […]
LIVE: Red Hot Chili Peppers Return to Central New York
After twenty-four years, this photojournalist finally had her opportunity to see the band that was notoriously accused of lighting the fuze that enflamed the crowd at Woodstock ’99. As a native Roman, the hype for Woodstock ’99 was huge here in my hometown leading up to and afterward. We later learned that it was the […]