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 […]
LIVE: Annie in the Water at Funk ‘n Waffles

Annie in the Water‘s winter tour continued in Syracuse Thursday night in front of a packed house at Funk ‘n Waffles. The Albany/North Country-based jam/funk ensemble was highly energized, excited to be back on stages in front of live people again. Syracuse alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes opened the show. They have new music on […]
Colgate University Announces Incredible 2022 Spring Music Lineup

With a very diverse and fun lineup, Colgate University located in Hamilton, NY has announced a fun spring lineup at several area venues. Tickets are available at the Earlville Opera House and online at Colgate’s Event Calendar page here. Please note a couple of the concerts are for the University community only. Feb. 11 – […]
The Allman Betts Band Show at Stanley Theatre Postponed, Replaced By The Devon Allman Project

The Allman Betts Band show, originally scheduled for March 10 at 8:00 p.m., has been postponed and will be replaced by The Devon Allman Project, featuring Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars) and the Samantha Fish Band with special guests the River Kittens, on the same date and time. Previously purchased Allman Betts Band tickets […]
LIVE: Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates 24 Years at the Landmark Theatre

I’ll be honest. I’m a bit naive when it comes to Umphrey’s McGee. I don’t know the lyrics. I don’t know the titles. Hell (and this is embarrassing), I don’t even know their names. What I do know is that every time I’ve ever seen them – whether as an opening act for The New […]
Spend an Evening with Umphrey’s McGee this Friday in Syracuse

Creative Concerts is hosting an evening with Umphrey’s McGee this Friday, January 21 at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. As one of the scene’s touring forces, the Indiana-based jam band will be playing in support of their latest studio album, You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall And Left A Raging […]
Show Preview: Ryan Montbleau to close out Ray Brothers’ Summer

Ryan Montbleau, the soulful stylist of sharp lyrics and a low-down, funky vibe, is bringing his solo set to the Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque, Saturday, Aug. 28. Montbleau has spent much of the past year and a half producing four new EP’s that each stand on their own, yet when all together, paint […]
Blackberry Smoke Brings Rock & Roll Back to CMAC

Blackberry Smoke made CMAC in Canandaigua, NY “Rock and Roll Again” when their Spirit of the South Tour rolled through last Saturday. This tour supports their latest album You Hear Georgia and marks the milestone of their 20th year as a band. Fans were eager to gather and enjoy music in a live setting once […]
Show Preview: Dave Matthews Band Tour to Stop at Syracuse’s St. Josephs Amphitheater at Lakeview Aug 18

After the world shut down in 2020, Dave Matthews Band (DMB) is getting back on the road to make up rescheduled 2020 tour dates. The band has toured almost non-stop since the ’90s and seems happy to be getting back into the groove, bringing live music to their legions of fans. As part of the […]
Woodsfest Forced to Alternate Venue Due to Tornado Damage

Woodsfest Music and Arts Festival, a regional festival that has been held at the Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, NY in 2018 and 2019, has been forced to relocate to a different location for its 2021 return. The event will take place at Cider House Campground in Bouckville, Aug. 7 and 8. On July […]