LIVE: Gin Blossoms Make a Stop at del Lago Casino

On February 24th at the Del Lago Casino in Waterloo, an energetic crowd traversed the snowy wintry night to warm up alongside one of the most heartfelt rock bands of the 90s, the Gin Blossoms. Starting the show with “Competition Smile,” the audience beamed with excitement. Seated shows can be an awkward atmosphere for the […]
LIVE: Our Lady Peace’s The Wonderful Future Tour at del Lago

It’s hard to predict the future but Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace did so with their 2000 album Spiritual Machines. Their current The Wonderful Future Tour highlights some of American futurist scientist Ray Kurzweil’s voice as on their Spiritual Machines album. This tour also supports OLP’s latest album Spiritual Machines 2, released in January […]
LIVE: Bush Sells Out The Vine at del Lago in Waterloo

Bush assembled fans into their kingdom at their sold-out show at The Vine at del Lago in Waterloo on Feb. 11. Warming up the crowd for Bush was female artist Devora. Devora has an alt-rock sound with a country twist intertwined with her lyrics. Her sound and vibe make her unique in the rock music […]
LIVE: Sydney Irving at Copper City Brewing Company

Central New York singer-songwriter Sydney Irving paid a visit to Rome’s Copper City Brewing Company on Wednesday night, performing an eclectic mix of covers and originals that perfectly showcased this talented musician’s range. Irving has released a video for her latest single, “You Can’t Forget About Me” which you can see below. The song showcases […]
LIVE: All Poets and Heroes at Funk and Waffles with Special Guests Simplelife and Charlie Wittman

Friday night was an emotional night at Funk ‘n Waffles as local band All Poets and Heroes get ready to say goodbye to Syracuse. Pursuing their musical dreams, they will pack up and move to Nashville early next year. Starting off the celebratory evening was All Poets and Heroes’ number one fan, and friend Charlie […]
Adam Brooks Band New Double Album ‘Ain’t All About You’ Gets Live Release Party at Ray Brothers BBQ

Adam Brooks first stepped into Ray Brothers BBQ — where he will be promoting his new 22-song double album Ain’t All About You this Saturday — on September 14th, 2015. It was here where he witnessed a community of singer/songwriters and fantastic players on the famed RBQ Blues Night and played with many of them, […]
Concerts for a Cause: 13th Annual Dear Jack Benefit featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Chicago, IL

This past week I had the pleasure of attending a series of events surrounding the 13th Annual Dear Jack Foundation Benefit show featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness in Chicago, Illinois. Dear Jack Foundation is a non-profit organization that benefits adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer. Through programs and strategic partnerships, Dear Jack […]
LIVE: The Disco Biscuits Cookin’ in Utica

Editor’s Note: This article was revised to include the correct setlists. After being postponed for a week, the Disco Biscuits played a two-night run at Saranac Brewery in Utica on September 30 and October 1. The first night had a chill in the air and the second was a little warmer but on both nights, […]
LIVE: Jason Aldean’s Rock and Roll Cowboy Tour 2022 at St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview

As the summer concert season comes to a close at the St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview things were still heating up as the Rock and Roll Cowboy Tour 2022 pulled into town to give the Syracuse area country fans one hell of a show. Jason Aldean’s Rock and Roll Cowboy tour made a stop in […]
Pearly Bakers Best Ends a Beautiful Era of Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Concerts at Funk & Waffles With a Sold Out Banger

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Cover Band Pearly Baker’s Best has been the house band at Funk & Waffles bringing joy to music lovers every Monday night and touring regionally. The band’s take on the Dead includes Dylan, The Beatles, Peter Tosh and so much more. The band consists of Charley Orlando (guitar/vocals), Brian Lauri […]