LIVE: Sam Hunt at CMAC
CMAC hosted Sam Hunt’s 2022 Summer Tour on August 4. Hunt drew a sold-out crowd on a steamy Thursday night. He hit the stage shortly after 9:30 pm with his first radio hit “Leave The Night On.” Backed by a tight five-piece band, Hunt showed why he has been one of the more consistent country […]
LIVE: Journey at CMAC
From your local jukebox to a packed amphitheater, Journey always finds their way through the speakers. If you were looking to kick off your work week with a party, CMAC was the place to be on Monday with a packed house for the legendary band, Journey. The 2022 Freedom Tour made a stop in Canandaigua […]
LIVE: Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, The Warning, and Lilith Czar at Lakeview Amp
Halestorm is back on tour where they belong. They brought their latest tour with the Pretty Reckless, The Warning, and Lilith Czar to St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse last week. This lineup did not disappoint and was a true homage to female musicians bringing the perfect mix together for an unforgettable night. […]
LIVE: Andrew Bird with Iron & Wine at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards
On yet another gorgeous evening at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, NY, Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine dazzled the packed amphitheater with a stunning show. Touring on Bird’s new record Inside Problems as the Outside Problems Tour the show opened with soulful singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello and her group delivering a heartfelt set […]
LIVE: Pitbull’s Can’t Stop Us Now Tour at Darien Lake
International Superstar and “Mr. Worldwide” Pitbull brought his Cant Stop Us Now Tour to Darien Lake Amphitheater on Sunday night. Like last summer’s tour stop in Syracuse, he brought Australian rapper Iggy Azalea out as the opening act. On Sunday night over 20,000 fans piled into the venue for a high-energy spectacle. Pitbull hit the […]
LIVE: The High Kings Sell out Homer
In the final week of their American tour, Celtic favorites, The High Kings packed the historic Homer Center for the Arts for a sold-out show. This historic venue, once a Baptist Church, now promotes the arts, music, and events in the Homer community; and was the perfect setting for these beloved musicians from Ireland. The […]
LIVE: Stryper at The “L” in Horseheads
On Sunday, July 24, the iconic Christian rock band Stryper made a stop at The “L” in Horseheads, as part of their 2022 Calling On You tour. Stryper, formed in the early 1980s includes lead vocalist and guitarist Michael Sweet, Guitarist Oz Fox, Drummer Robert Sweet, and bassist Perry Richardson, formerly of the band Firehouse. […]
LIVE: Luke Bryan Sells Out CMAC
Taking us back to his roots on his Raised Up Right tour, Luke Bryan made “Waves” selling out CMAC in Canandaigua on July 15. Bryan has a solid lineup on this tour with openers Mitchell Tenpenny and Riley Green. Tenpenny’s performance started off the night with a lot of energy. Tenpenny had fans singing along […]
LIVE: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Treat Fans at CMAC
Review by Kelly Besaw Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds took a break from the aggressive Dave Matthews Band tour schedule to play a rare duo show at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua on July 17. Dave and Tim took the stage at 7:45 pm sharp and ripped right into “Oh” […]
Live: Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith, and Parker McCollum at Darien Lake Amphitheater
On Friday night, Thomas Rhett continued his Bring The Bar To You tour at Darien Lake Amphitheater. Rhett has a multitude of accolades in his music career, including 2017 male vocalist of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Male Artist of the Year in 2021 at the ACMs. Conner Smith opened […]