Newly Renovated Riverboat Bar Announces Live Summer Series in A-Bay
For the fifth consecutive year, the Riverboat Bar in Alexandria Bay will host a summer series of live music running from mid-June through the end of September. In all, more than 30 bands will be gracing the newly renovated stage over the course of the summer. The series opens this weekend with Pennsylvania funk-reggae band, […]
Bright Series Illuminates Margaret Glaspy’s Clear Musical Talent and Emotional Courage
Folk and indie-rock musician Margaret Glaspy’s clear voice rang out Saturday night at Caffe Lena’s Bright Series. Glaspy’s appearance was after an NPR Tiny Desk appearance, and word certainly appears to have travelled about her beautiful voice. The listening room was almost full, with fans eagerly anticipating Glaspy’s newest songs. Initially appearing nervous, Glaspy took some time to warm up […]
Dancing in a Hurricane: Brandi Carlile’s Acoustic Set at Shelburne Museum
Rising to increased popularity with her recent Grammy win, Brandi Carlile has been selling out shows up and down the east coast this spring. Saturday’s show at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont was no exception. Hundreds of fans filled the open-air amphitheater, ignoring the forecasted weather warnings of lightning storms and surrounding the stage as […]
Hearing Aide: Doom Boys ‘All I See Is Doom’
Doom Boys are a new three piece band from Upstate New York with a brand new EP titled, All I See Is Doom. The five-song record was released April 19, and is available on CD and streaming services. The band consists of Zach Collins (Same Blood Folk, Son Bully) on lead vocals and guitar, Alex […]
Hearing Aide: Katie Louise ‘Unleash’
When I first interviewed Katie Louise, it was hard to wrap my brain around her talent. A classically trained pianist who is now trying to break into the pop scene? How is that even possible? Well, she proved it’s possible. She’s even proved it’s not only a formidable attempt, it’s a smash hit. The seven […]
Hearing Aide: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt ‘The Fun in the Fight’
Jocelyn and Chris broke into Billboard’s Top 40 in the Adult Album Alternative chart with “Red Stops Traffic,” the third single off their 2017 release, “Go.” The album as a whole was Jocelyn and Chris’ most successful release. It peaked at No. 2 on Relix’s Jamband Top 30, and stayed there for three straight months. […]
Weezer a Crowd Pleaser at Syracuse Show
Weezer and Pixies’ co-headlining tour brought a seamless blend of 90s rock nostalgia to the St. Joseph’s Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY on July 15. Pixies ripped right into their set with their raw punk rock hits. Their set was much more rigid and simplified in comparison to Weezer’s. It was also so jam-packed that they […]
Ani DiFranco adds Syracuse to Fall Tour
Buffalo native and current New Orleans resident, Ani DiFranco will perform at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater on Sept. 16, Creative Concerts announced Tuesday. The folk singer-songwriter, activist, poet and entrepreneur released her 20th album, Binary, last year and is touring with a renewed vigor. DiFranco described a breakthrough moment that hit during the writing of the […]
Syracuse Area Musicians to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lilith Fair
Twenty years ago, Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan had a vision to create a festival comprised solely of female musicians and bands led by females. What resulted was the highest grossing festival tour of 1997, grossing $16 million. The tour boasted a lineup featuring McLachlan, the Indigo Girls, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Tracy […]
The Great NYS Fair Has Your Local Music Fix
The 2017 New York State Fair opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 23. Aside from the food, music is arguably the biggest attraction at the New York State Fair. The main stage acts at Lakeview Amphitheater and Chevy Court draw the most attention, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of acts […]