Silversun Pickups Bring the Rock to 95X’s Big X Cuse
Baldwinsville’s picturesque Papermill Island was the scene for a gathering of upstart and veteran alternative rockers Friday night as the Big X Cuse, presented by Syracuse alt-rock station 95X, rolled into town. The second-year event featured veteran alt-rockers Silversun Pickups alongside singer-songwriter Meg Myers, indie pop duo I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, […]
Lil Wayne and Blink-182 immerse New York State in an Enema
SPAC’s jam-packed July schedule kicked off Monday night with Blink-182 and Lil Wayne coming into town. The contrasting styles of the iconic pop-punk band and hip-hop legend, Lil Wayne, made the night all the more interesting, bringing in thousands of fans from each performer. Blink-182 is celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their most notorious album, […]
The Weight Band Plays Tribute to Levon & The Band at Good Nature Brewing
This was a Sunday show you wouldn’t want to miss as The Weight Band regaled a packed outdoor courtyard at Good Nature Brewing in Hamilton, NY with support from Syracuse-based bluegrass band Boot n’ Shorts. The Weight Band had the audience dancing to all the hits of The Band and Levon Helm Band, as well […]
Interview: Oliver Wood Returning To Upstate With Two New Albums
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards is set to host The Wood Brothers and Lake Street Dive with an incredible night of music on July 26 in the rolling hills of Central NY. Lake Street Dive is touring behind their 2018 album “Free Yourself Up.” The Wood Brother’s, fresh off a Grammy nomination for “One Drop […]
Erin McKeown Bares All at Caffè Lena
Erin McKeown had confidence that seemed unshakable on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night, June 20. Erin began her set speaking about how she has to do a lot of self-work and self-building to get where she is. She spoke of how she had been outed at a young age, and her parents weren’t […]
Jason Isbell, Father John Misty & Jade Bird Brighten CMAC
On a wet, humid and foggy evening, music fans were treated to an incredible trio of performances from Jade Bird, Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. It was a fitting way to celebrate the end of a very rainy spring with a fun evening of music at CMAC Performance Center in Canandaigua, […]
Nippertown Plays On – Award-winning Arts Website to Continue Under Auspices of NYS Music Co-Owner Jim Gilbert
Award-winning arts website Nippertown will continue, with a renewed focus on Capital Region cultural offerings, under the auspices of NYS Music co-owner Jim Gilbert, who will edit and manage the site along with Laura DaPolito. Founded by Greg Haymes and Sara Ayers in May 2009, Nippertown was temporarily shuttered on the eve of its tenth […]
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Strip Down & Turn Up
Dave Matthews fans flock miles and miles to see him; whether it’s with his full band or stripped down with his guitarist Tim Reynolds, the show is going to be magnificent. Performing this past week at CMAC was no different. Playing to a packed house, the duo once again brought the magic. Setlist: Save Me, […]
Dead and Company Ushers in Summer Season at SPAC: Weir and Mayer Make What’s Old New Again
Dead and Company ushered in the summer concert season at SPAC on Tuesday, June 18 with their bluesy, jazzy jam sessions that lasted late into the warm evening. The music phenomenon brought throngs of fans to the venue that also brought the culture of Shake Down Street, free love and weed with them to the […]
Woodstock 50 to Land at Vernon Downs in Central NY?
Woodstock may be returning to Central New York for the 50th anniversary of the iconic music and arts festival. Scheduled to be held Aug. 16-18, some of the previously announced headliners for the event include Jay-Z, The Raconteurs, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, John Fogerty and Dead & Company. The festival would still be held on […]