Celebrating Adam Duritz from Counting Crows – Revisiting A Memorable Interview
As we make our way through these days without live music, our minds often revisit musical moments that struck a chord with us. Today on the occasion of his 56th birthday, it seemed fitting to celebrate one such moment I had a few years ago with Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. Stopping in Central […]
Into the Night – A Farewell to My Friend Benny Mardones
I first met Benny Mardones at a show in Rome at the Capitol Theatre in 2010. I was star struck to say the very least. I grew up singing his music and watching him on American Bandstand. Never in a million years would I ever have told my 16 year old self that I would […]
When the Stage Goes Dark
Guest Editorial by Diana Ladio – The Moxie Strings/Drriift Editor’s note: Diana Ladio is a member of the duo The Moxie Strings. While now based in Nashville, the Moxie Strings have a strong connection to Central New York, having performed at the Great American Irish Festival in Frankfort, the Syracuse Irish Festival and conducting several […]
CMAC Cancels Summer Concert Series
With summer approaching and uncertainty still on the horizon, venues and tours have had to make the very difficult decision about the safety of their fans and staff. In a recent news release, CMAC announced to ticket holders that they “would see them under the stars in 2021.” Thanking them for their “friendship, patience and […]
Kenny Rogers, Country Music Icon, Passes Away at 81
Today, amidst all the chaos and uncertainty in the world, country music fans awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of country music icon, Kenny Rogers. Kenny Rogers is best known as a multiple award-winning country music star and actor. With more than 21 number one hits, multiple Grammys, CMA’s and ACM’s, as well […]
Enter the Haggis Returns to the Wescott
Each year, Haggis Heads patiently wait for their spring/fall live fix for their favorite Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis‘s return to the Westcott Theater in Syracuse. With new music completed and release of their new album on the horizon, the band has just announced its Kickstarter campaign. Tickets are still available for the Friday, […]
Gallery: The Lumineers Visit Buffalo
The Lumineers visited Buffalo’s Keybank Center in support of their third album III Thursday night. The show opened with a video montage reflecting the stories within their album. The music within is moving, and the montage reflected these emotions. Every note this band plays is moving. The energy within the venue was warm and energetic, […]
Dropkick Murphys to Return to Great New York State Fair
As Central New Yorkers shovel out from the latest snowfall this week, the thoughts of sun and fun at The Great New York State Fair seem like a mirage in the faraway distance. One can only imagine the warmth felt Wednesday when the Fair announced that crowd favorites, Dropkick Murphys, would be returning once again […]
Central New York Irish Festival Announces Inaugural Event
On July 11, the Central New York Irish Festival will hold its inaugural event at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, New York. This rural setting will provide the setting to continue a favorite family tradition of music, camping, and fun celebrating the Mohawk Valley region’s rich Irish heritage. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and […]
Tim McGraw Kicks Off Here On Earth Tour Right Here In Central New York
Announced this week, country superstar Tim McGraw will kick off his Here On Earth Tour on July 10, 2020 at the Syracuse St. Joseph’s Health Ampitheater at Lakeview before making his way across the nation on a 30-city tour. McGraw will be joined this summer by the fun loving trio who Make A Little fun […]