Blackberry Smoke Bring Their “Break It Down” Acoustic Show To Ithaca, NY
On Thursday April 4, 2019, the Atlanta, Georgia southern rock band Blackberry Smoke pulled into the historic State Theatre in the beautiful downtown Ithaca Commons area as a stop on their 2019 “Break It Down” spring acoustic tour. Blackberry Smoke is currently on tour promoting their newly released EP, The Southern Ground Sessions, during this […]
Christian Lopez will play rescheduled house show in Syracuse Friday
In the summer of 2017 Christian Lopez held his first house party in Syracuse to a sold out crowd. Attendees were treated to a mix of Rock, Americana, and folk tunes, making Lopez and his band instant favorites. When it was again announced that he would make his way back for another house party this […]
Christian Lopez returns to Syracuse for outdoor house party
Christian Lopez, will once again return to Syracuse for a spectacular outdoor show at the home of Ed and Ellen Griffin Friday July 27 at 7:00 p.m. Currently touring in support of his second album, Red Arrow, Lopez is quickly making a name for himself with his high energy soulful sound. Red Arrow features rock, […]
Finding Paradise with Zac Brown Band in Syracuse
Thousands of fans “went down the rabbit hole” to Zac Brown Band’s sold out show in Syracuse, NY at the Lakeview Amphitheater Saturday, June 23. Zac Brown Band is one of those bands that have been around for a while because they have so much stamina live. As the show progressed, the realization of how […]
Small City of Sherrill Packs Big Names into its Summer Series
Sherrill may be the smallest city in New York State, but its long-running summer concert series boasts some of the biggest music acts in the Central New York scene. Among those slated to perform at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday from June 26 – Aug. 28 are country artist Eddie Arcuri, alt-folk band the Old Main, […]
Floodwood Celebrates Release of Third Album With Two Shows at Kirkland Art Center
Progressive string band, Floodwood, will celebrate the release of its third album at Central New York’s Kirkland Art Center. The two day celebration, to be held Friday and Saturday Dec. 8 and 9 will feature four sets from the headliners along with guest appearances from Nigel Felony on Friday and the Old Main on Saturday. […]
Jeremy Wallace Trio Debuts New Songs at Intimate Kirkland Art Center
An unassuming man sporting a fedora and a National Resonator guitar took to the Kirkland Art Center stage sipping on a local brew, armed with self-deprecating humor and a notebook full of stories to tell an intimate crowd on Saturday, October 28. The Jeremy Wallace Trio (Wallace – guitar and vocals, Matt Gruenberg – bass […]
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 […]
Legendary Country Icon Kenny Rogers Brings Holiday Spirit to Central New York
It was bittersweet to say the least as Kenny Rogers took to the stage at The Turning Stone Casino December 20, 2016 for his final show here in Central New York. Welcomed by a sold out crowd, Kenny Rogers made his entrance to his tried and true hit “Ruby” where he encourages the audience to […]