The Evolution of a Scene: The 315 Uncovered Fest Debuts at DeMatteo’s in Rome This Sunday

While music history is rich with iconic regional movements like the British Invasion, the Bowery punk scene, Native Tongues hip-hop, and Pacific Northwest grunge, the digital era has made forging new local scenes challenging. But could Central New York be witnessing the genesis of its own thriving music community in 2025? Jim Grogan, founding member […]
SAMMY Award-Winning 315 Thursdays Announces Another Massive Summer Concert Series

315 Thursdays is back again with August and September concert series in both Hannover Square and the Westcott areas, to rock the block in Syracuse this summer. After winning the 2025 SAMMYS Community Spirit Award , the committee has put together another fun, eclectic and community-engaging series. We caught up with founder, promoter extradainare, DJ/MC […]
32nd Annual Chenango Blues Fest Launches With Absolute Banger of Thursday Night Free Summer Music Series

If you have not made it to the Chenango Blues Festival, it is one of the most amazing hidden gems in all of New York State and this year’s headliners are yet again incredible. Leading up to the festival are the annual Thursday night free concerts in the Norwich park, bringing diversity, dancing and joy […]
Hamilton’s Thursdays on the Village Green Announces Lineup

Thursdays on the Village Green is back again this summer in Hamilton with an incredible new lineup each Thursday including a symphony, grammy nominated songwriters, local and regional talent, a celebration of life for a local legend, and more. Family-friendly events include free ice cream from Gilligan’s Restaurant, food trucks, DJ dance parties, face painting, […]
Annual Earlville Block Party Brings Family-Friendly Fun, Food Trucks, Music

The Annual Earlville Block Party kicks off Friday, Sept. 8 with an awesome music lineup featuring Jon Rogalia & The Swamp Boys with special guests The Family Tradition. The festivities start at 6 pm. Law & Order Food Truck will be on hand with a tasty menu for the free event. Following the music, the […]
Hamilton, NY Continues Over 100 Year “Thursday’s On The Village Green” Concert & Family Events Series

HAMILTON, NEW YORK- Thursdays on the Village Green is back in 2023 with five weeks of free kids activities and concerts for all ages in downtown Hamilton, NY. Music will start each week at 7 pm and kids activities will start at 5 or 5:30 pm as noted below. A rotating selection of food trucks […]
120th Anniversary of Thursdays On the Village Green Brings Award-Winning Live Music to Hamilton

Summer is here and the Village of Hamilton is hosting a family-friendly music series featuring diverse acts, children’s activities, picnics, yard games, and more. These events are free to all and begin at 5:30 PM each evening on Thursdays from July 14 through Aug. 4. These events are organized by a volunteer committee and would […]
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series Returns to Kopernik Park

Ten weeks of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts return to Downtown Utica this summer. The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced its lineup of artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on Monday nights from 6-9 pm, June 20 – August 29 (no concert on the 4th of […]
Beak & Skiff Summer Series Comes Back Hot with Unreal Lineup

If you haven’t been following Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Summer Music Series announcements, well look no further for an absolutely incredible lineup with fun for all types of music lovers. Tickets are on sale now and the fun kicks off with Sylvan Esso on May 24 and finishes with the just-announced Wilco show on […]
Third Annual Syracuse Irish Festival Trad Fest – The Show Will Go On Virtually

Beginning March 10 the Syracuse Irish Festival in conjunction with Kitty Hoynes will present the third annual Trad Fest. For five nights viewers can watch some of their favorite Celtic musicians play live online for free. Join the stream this week by clicking on the Syracuse Irish Festival Facebook page. Some of Central New York’s […]