In Focus: Woods Fest 2
Woods Fest Music Festival is quickly becoming a “can’t miss” event in Central New York, featuring many of the best emerging and established bands in the region and New England. The second annual event at Woods Valley Ski Area in Central New York boasted a lineup that included Annie in the Water, The Old Main, […]
Buskin & Buskin – A Family Affair at Caffè Lena
The love David and Sophie Buskin have for one another was apparent on the stage at Caffè Lena Thursday night. The father-daughter duo performed together as part of Caffè Lena‘s monthly pride series. The dichotomy between the two generations was visually present in Sophie’s use of electric guitar and David’s acoustic. David Buskin made jokes […]
Mipso Double Down at Caffè Lena
On Aug. 11, Mipso will be performing two shows at Caffè Lena. Hailing from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the quartet is known for its blend of folk and modern-alt sounds. Rolling Stone recently named them an “Artist You Need to Know,” which is fitting given their ability to create songs that are fragile in narrative […]
Buskin & Buskin: Two Generations of Talent, One Show
Perhaps musical talent can be inherited. At least, that seems to be the case with David and Sophie Buskin, who will be performing as part of Caffè Lena’s Pride Series on Thursday, August 1. David, known for his background in folk-rock, is part of the duo Buskin & Batteau, and the band Modern Man, which […]
Adam Ezra Group to Play Free Levitt AMP Concert Series in Utica Monday Night
The summer-long Levitt AMP Concert Series continues tonight in Utica’s Kopernik Park with the Adam Ezra Group headlining. Local act, the POORtIM Band opens the show at 6:00 p.m. with Ezra taking the stage at 7:30. Ezra has recently released a new album entitled Find a Way and has toured with Graham Parker and Southside […]
Jason Isbell, Father John Misty & Jade Bird Brighten CMAC
On a wet, humid and foggy evening, music fans were treated to an incredible trio of performances from Jade Bird, Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. It was a fitting way to celebrate the end of a very rainy spring with a fun evening of music at CMAC Performance Center in Canandaigua, […]
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Strip Down & Turn Up
Dave Matthews fans flock miles and miles to see him; whether it’s with his full band or stripped down with his guitarist Tim Reynolds, the show is going to be magnificent. Performing this past week at CMAC was no different. Playing to a packed house, the duo once again brought the magic. Setlist: Save Me, […]
Woodstock 50 to Land at Vernon Downs in Central NY?
Woodstock may be returning to Central New York for the 50th anniversary of the iconic music and arts festival. Scheduled to be held Aug. 16-18, some of the previously announced headliners for the event include Jay-Z, The Raconteurs, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, John Fogerty and Dead & Company. The festival would still be held on […]
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 […]