Live Throwback: Avett Brothers Light Up ‘Salina’ Street in Syracuse
Editor’s note: The following is a review of the Avett Brothers show at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on July 7, 2016. Majesty, introspect and foot-stomping good times. All were on display as the Avett Brothers performed before a Landmark Theatre packed to its gilded ceiling on July 7. For two solid hours, the brothers Avett […]
Looking Back on Leap Day 2020: Dustin Lynch at Turning Stone
Looking back on Leap Day 2020 at the Turning Stone Casino, we were lucky to have Dustin Lynch give Verona “one hell of a night” of country music. Dustin made the extra day of 2020 that much more special for all of those in attendance that night. Opening the show was county newcomer Travis Denning. […]
Robert Cray Proves He’s Still A Strong Persuader
A nearly full house greeted Robert Cray and his band on Sunday, March 8, in the Turning Stone Casino Showroom in Verona. Pre-show conversations indicated that many were long-time fans who had seen Cray multiple times, as the venue has become a regular stop on his tour itineraries. Touring in support of his twenty-fourth album, […]
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, […]
The Old Main’s Bassist Exits in Style
Since forming in the wake of the Birdseed Bandits in 2014, The Old Main has slowly built a sizeable Central New York following and a reputation for highly entertaining shows. On February 15, the band entered a new phase of its career as bassist/vocalist Nash Robb has decided to leave the band to concentrate on […]
The Felice Brothers Sell Out The Colony In Woodstock On New Year’s Run
It was a warm winter Friday night and the street lights and holiday decorations glowed through the mountain mist in sleepy Woodstock, NY. But just down the street, the foundation of The Colony was shaking as a capacity crowd danced the night away to home town heroes The Felice Brothers in the middle of their […]
Tag’s Closed Out Summer Concert Series In True Rock and Roll Style
On Saturday September 21, 2019 four veteran hard rock bands rolled into Tags Summer Stage in Big Flats, NY to close out the summer concert series with a bang. 80’s iconic rock bands RATT, Warrant, Firehouse and Kix shared the stage for a night of rock and roll, reminiscing with gritty guitars, thundering bass, pounding […]
Sons of Pioneers Tribute Rustles the Right Notes
The Band of Rustlers gave listeners goosebumps on September 5 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant in Galway, New York with their iconic sound and perfect pitch harmonies. Singing a tribute to the Sons of the Pioneers’ songs, the trio brought alive the traditional country-western sounds of Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer. Band […]
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 […]