LIVE: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats with Antibalas at Beak & Skiff

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards music series was in full swing as the skies cleared into a majestic summer evening with sunbeams lighting Anitbalas and sundown shimmering behind a wonderful set from Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. The evening kicked off with Antibalas setting the sweet vibe for a sold-out audience in the rolling […]

The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ Packs a Huge Summer Lineup

Poster designed by Abbie Fitzpatrick Ray Brothers BBQ has been “smoking the good stuff” since 2014 with brothers Colin and Tucker Ray continuing to grow their very popular restaurant. Live music has always been part of the vision and with this year’s music series announced, the fun continues with The Yard Amphitheater as a destination […]

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 […]

INTERVIEW: Phantom Airwave’s Funky New Album

Phantom Airwave birthed their new record Interstellar Transmissions last weekend with a live performance in Burlington. We caught up with Erik Lattrell to discuss this fun and funky new addition to the band’s seven-year-long journey. SN: What is your songwriting process for this labor of love? It’s very soulful and funky, can you speak to […]

SAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient a Familiar Voice to Most

Tom Kenny was born and raised in East Syracuse, graduating from Bishop Grimes High School in 1980. While in high school, he and classmate Bob Goldthwait formed a comedy troupe under the aliases Tomcat and Bobcat. Their Generic Comics act grew popular throughout the area, helping both to establish a name for themselves. Kenny soon […]

Concert Review: Bell Biv Devoe

Formed from the ashes of New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe released their debut record in 1990. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie Devoe created a record that is still celebrated 31 years later. BBD hit the Chevy Park Stage a few minutes after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. The crowd, mostly in their 40s was […]