Local Native American Musicians Nominated for 7 Native American Music Awards – The Ripcords, Irv Lyons Jr., West Side Social Club and Joanne Shenandoah Get Nods
Three of Central New York’s most notable groups and one late legend have been nominated at the international level, recognizing the artists’ performance and songwriting ability. Songwriter, Irv Lyons Jr., has been nominated for four Native American Music Awards, including Best Rock Recording and Artist of the Year for “Private Invitation” from his latest EP […]
Local Teen Act, Filled to the Brim to Debut at Stanley Theatre
Filled to the Brim, a rock band consisting of local high school teenagers will be performing at The Stanley Theatre on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or by calling The Stanley Theatre BoxOffice at 315-724-4000, and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door the night of […]
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 – […]
INTERVIEW: Rachael Sage On Her New Album ‘Poetica,’ Performing, Pandemic Life & Connection
Rachael Sage will be performing at the Hanger Theater, in Ithaca on Feb. 11, accompanied by Kelly Halloran on violin and with the very talented Howard Jones. After listening to her eclectic catalog and reading rave reviews such as the one below, I was excited to speak with the singer-songwriter: “Triumphantly unexpected and ever-surprising…John Lee Hooker […]
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: Death Kings debut Tour Visits Syracuse’s Westcott
With a name like Death Kings, you’d better bring the heat. This new band surely did just that Friday night at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater as the official Umphrey’s McGee post-show. What’s the connection to UM? Ryan Stasik is the missing link. He is both the bassist in Umphrey’s McGee and Death Kings. This new band […]
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 […]
LIVE: Sideline at the Camillus Town Shop 1/15/22
Up and coming Syracuse punk trio Sideline returned to Camillus’s Town Shop on January 15th. Other guests on the bill were Flicker, Sike and The Shuvitz. Photos by Chris Besaw of Syracuse Music Collective and 315 Music.
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 […]
LIVE: The War Lovers, Sideline, The Kicks and Chops At the Town Shop 12/17/21
Friday night the quiet little town of Camillus was anything but that when the Town Shop @ 67 Main Street hosted A Festivus For The Rest of Us featuring some of the Syracuse area’s veteran and upcoming punk bands. Located in the heart of Camillus, The Town Shop is a small but really unique venue […]