LIVE: ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd Bring Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour to CMAC
Bringing a combination of over 100 years of classic southern rock music mixed with soul, blues and country, Hall of Fame legends, ZZ Top and Lynryd Skynyrd made a stop during the current leg of their Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour on Thursday, August 24 at CMAC in Canandaigua, NY. On a warm summer night […]
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: Pixies/Modest Mouse/Cat Power at Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown 8-25-23
People of a certain age grew up with the Pixies as their personal soundtrack. Some of these people even formed their own bands influenced by Pixies. Those people may be Modest Mouse. Some people also grew up with Modest Mouse as their personal soundtrack. Sometimes these groups converge, as they did among the beautiful rolling […]
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 […]
The Wailers Bring Their Legendary Music & Vibes To The Historic Earlville Opera House
The Wailers bring their legendary show to one of New York’s hidden gems at the beautiful and historic Earlville Opera House September 1st. Tickets are limited and on sale now. You can order HERE. “Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to experience the iconic sound of The Wailers live in concert! This is your chance to […]
NYS Fair Day 1: Hip Hop Royalty Salt N’ Pepa Perform For A Packed Chevy Court
With the summer season starting to come to close in upstate New York that can only mean one thing, the New York State Fair Music Series is kicking off! In addition to the food, rides and everything the fair has to offer, we are extremely fortunate to get a eclectic variety music during the Fairs […]
LIVE: The Lumineers At Darien Lake Amphitheater
The Lumineers took their tour to a sold-out Darien Lake Amphitheater on Tuesday, August 22nd. The tour is in support of their fourth album, BRIGHTSIDE, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 200 The Colorado-based folk rock group was formed in 2002 by Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion). […]
Live: Ryan Montbleau Band Lights Up The Yard Amphitheater with Spectacular Show
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LIVE: Lainey Wilson Breaks NYS Fair Concert Attendance Record
The 2023 New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday night with an attendance record set by country music sensation Lainey Wilson. The 2023 ACM Female Vocalist of the year attracted more than 53,200 country music fans from all of the state to attend the free concert at Suburban Park in Syracuse. Wilson is known for […]
Live: Goo Goo Dolls Big Night Out at St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview
On Wednesday August 16th, it was a perfect summer night at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater in Syracuse as the Goo Goo Dolls took the stage after a killer opening set by alternative rock band O.A.R. The Goo Goo Dolls hit the stage just after 9pm with their hit “Broadway” and their 25 song set included […]