In Focus: Lindsey Stirling ‘Shatters’ Syracuse

It really takes a special talent to bring a performance to life, like the way Lindsey Stirling does. Her show at the great New York State Fair on Friday, August 23 was inspiring. Lindsey can play the violin flawlessly while dancing choreographed parts of her songs with dancers, and alone. It was a beautiful mix […]

Ice Cube Brings the Party to Chevy Court at the New York State Fair

Twenty-thousand fans showed up to party with Ice Cube this past Wednesday. The legendary rap icon, movie star and rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer packed Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. Decked out in his trademark black bandana, tucked under a ball cap and dark sunglasses, Ice Cube got the party kicked […]

Aaron Kamm and the One Drops Light Up The Yard Amphitheater

In the rolling hills of Central NY The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ has emerged as one of the best run outdoor Amphitheaters in New York State. When they hosted Aaron Kamm and the One Drops with support from Nina’s Brew Saturday nigh,t it was very easy to see why. The huge crowd came […]

The Mavericks Chase Away Rain On Day Eight at Great NY State Fair

As the skies opened up on day eight of the Great New York State Fair, it didn’t deter anyone from taking a seat at Chevy Court awaiting the two-o’clock show that would feature one of the areas favorite bands, The Mavericks. People put on their ponchos, opened their umbrellas and patiently awaited the sunshine they […]

In Focus: Five Finger Death Punch and In This Moment Rock Binghamton

There aren’t many rock shows that roll through Binghamton, so when Five Finger Death Punch and In This Moment filled the near sold-out Broome County Arena on July 24, 2019, things got heated to say the least. In This Moment brought their unique stage set and put on such an amazing performance. ITM puts on […]

The Felice Brothers Rock Good Nature Brewing

Sunday night in beautiful Hamilton, NY at Good Nature Farm Brewery, the Felice Brothers drove on over from the Hudson area and put on a rollicking show for a great crowd. It was the perfect late summer evening as The Old Main warmed up the crowd enjoying the sun in the courtyard. Diana Demuth played […]

Santana Thrills at SPAC

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and his band delighted fans at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 23 on part of his Supernatural Now Tour. Coinciding with the anniversary of Santana’s 50th anniversary at Woodstock, the Supernatural Now Tour initially felt like a substitute for the long-promised (and repeatedly canceled) Woodstock concert. Playing after the […]

Dropkick Murphys Return to Court at the New York State Fair

The boys were back in town at the New York State Fair. In 2018, Dropkick Murphys was a last minute Chevy Court fill-in for Dickey Betts, who suffered a mild stroke and was unable to perform. Singer Ken Casey announced at the 2018 performance that it was the band’s first state fair appearance. The Boston-based […]

C.K. and The Rising Tide set to release second album ‘Perfect Stranger’

Few things are more poetic than the lyrical talent of Curtis Flach. It’s been quite the year for C.K. and The Rising Tide. The band, a five-piece Americana and folk powerhouse, is relatively new on the scene, but they have slowly been playing every major venue and more, grabbing new fans along the way. Flach […]