LIVE: Train at Chevy Park

Train performed at the New York State Fair’s Chevy Park stage Tuesday night as part of the Fair’s huge Chevrolet Concert Series. Their song “Hey, Soul Sister” launched the band to superstardom in 2009, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. […]
Foreigner Amazes Fans at the NYS Fair’s Chevy Park

Renowned classic rock band Foreigner made a stop Monday night to the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse as part of their current six-week summer tour. Foreigner drew the largest crowd to date at the NYS Fair’s new Chevy Park with over 21,000 fans. The concert attendees, many of who started arriving before 6:00 […]
Concert Review: Little Big Town Entertain Fans at CMAC

The multiple award-winning vocal group, Little Big Town, is touring again after rescheduling its 2020 Nightfall Tour due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Little Big Town made a stop at CMAC in Canandaigua, NY on Friday, Aug. 20, and gave its fans a night of astounding harmonies and hooks from their extensive catalog of hits. The […]
Ryan Montbleau with Giovanina Bucci to Close out Ray Bros Summer Series

Ryan Montbleau graces the stage at one of the coolest amphitheaters with some of the best BBQ food around, The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ Saturday, Aug. 28. Earlier this year he dropped a new EP Fire and also produced supporting act Giovanina Bucci’s latest EP Storytellers. Tickets are available here. Please see below […]
Concert Review: Billy Joel at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park

Buffalo came out in droves to welcome the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, this past Saturday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. Previously rescheduled from his 2020 Stadium Tours, this will be one of four stadium shows this year that Billy Joel will perform before returning to Madison Square Garden for his residency shows […]
Sammy Rae and Friends Roll into Lark Hall in Albany

A perfect storm descends on Albany this Sunday with a funky night of big dance songs in the newly renovated, beautiful and intimate Lark Hall. Sammy Rae & The Friends star was rising, playing bigger and bigger venues before the shutdown. The silver lining here is that the incredible Lark Hall was able to finish […]
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 […]
Elton John’s Farewell Tour Coming to Carrier Dome

The 315’s historic Carrier Dome will host one show for Elton John’s Farewell Tour, Sept. 10, 2022. Tickets will go on sale this coming Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. Elton John last played in Syracuse University’s legendary sports and music venue with Billy Joel in 2001. Elton John’s official Twitter account posted this morning “Here they […]
Summer Concerts Venues Ramping Up for the Return of Music to Central and Western New York

As Covid guidelines begin to loosen and the state opens back up, we see more and more event venues announcing shows. Bands that booked in 2020 have either rescheduled for 2021/2022 or sadly canceled altogether. As shows and local festivals restart, it gives way to a semblance of normalcy, giving hope to attendees. Music feeds […]
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series Returns for 2021

The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced its lineup of New York State-based artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m, July 5 – Aug. 30 with a final tenth concert taking place on Friday, Sept. 3 to kick off Labor […]