SAMMYS Hall of Fame Spotlight: Russ Tarby
Editor’s Note: The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) was created in 1993 as a way to honor the area’s music scene. The first Hall of Fame class included Jimmy Cavallo, Stan Colella, Benny Mardones, Tony Trischka and Spiegle Willcox. The 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. […]
4TH ANNUAL EDDIES MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
SCHENECTADY — Nippertown, 315 Music’s Captial Region sister publication, has received seven nominations for the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. This year’s ceremony returns to the MainStage at Proctors in Schenectady at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24. The Eddies, as the awards are commonly known, are presented to the best of the […]
The Yard Amphitheater Announces First Summer Show
The popular Madison County barbeque restaurant Ray Brothers has announced the first in what should be several shows for its annual summer concert series at its Yard Amphitheater. Keller and the Keels with special guest The Old Main will be performing at The Yard on Saturday, June 4. Tickets for the show go on sale […]
The Town Pants Announce St. Patrick’s Week Show in Geneva
Acclaimed Celtic rock band The Town Pants have announced a St. Patrick’s week show Saturday, March 12 at Geneva’s 128-year-old Smith Opera House. Syracuse’s Jeff Tripoli is the drummer for the Vancouver-based band. The Town Pants started 20 years ago playing in small pubs which led to performing at music venues in over 500 cities […]
The Linda Ronstadt Experience Featuring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh Coming to Rome’s Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Arts Complex welcomes The Linda Ronstadt Experience to the stage of the Rome Capitol Theatre for an evening of live music from American Idol Tristan McIntosh and a rocking six-piece band. The Linda Ronstadt Experience is considered the premier touring tribute, showcasing the songs that Linda Ronstadt made famous. The show takes you […]
Local Native American Musicians Nominated for 7 Native American Music Awards – The Ripcords, Irv Lyons Jr., West Side Social Club and Joanne Shenandoah Get Nods
Three of Central New York’s most notable groups and one late legend have been nominated at the international level, recognizing the artists’ performance and songwriting ability. Songwriter, Irv Lyons Jr., has been nominated for four Native American Music Awards, including Best Rock Recording and Artist of the Year for “Private Invitation” from his latest EP […]
Local Teen Act, Filled to the Brim to Debut at Stanley Theatre
Filled to the Brim, a rock band consisting of local high school teenagers will be performing at The Stanley Theatre on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or by calling The Stanley Theatre BoxOffice at 315-724-4000, and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door the night of […]
Guest Opinion: The ‘No-Show’ Epidemic Crushing Live Music Venues
By Julie Leone, Co-Owner of The 443 Social Club in Syracuse It’s no secret that the live music industry has been all but decimated by the COVID-19 roller coaster of the last two years. It’s tough to keep a business running when your existence depends on gathering large groups of people together – and that […]
The Allman Betts Band Show at Stanley Theatre Postponed, Replaced By The Devon Allman Project
The Allman Betts Band show, originally scheduled for March 10 at 8:00 p.m., has been postponed and will be replaced by The Devon Allman Project, featuring Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars) and the Samantha Fish Band with special guests the River Kittens, on the same date and time. Previously purchased Allman Betts Band tickets […]
SAMMYS People’s Choice Noms Now Open, Artist Submissions Open Until Jan. 6
Everyone is invited to participate in the annual SAMMYS People’s Choice Awards. Each year the Syracuse Area Music Awards hosts a web-based competition to see whose fans are the most psyched about their CNY favorites. Nominations began on New Year’s Day in four categories: Artist or Band; Livestream Event or Series; Academic or Musical Organization; Venue. Since 2007, […]