Here are Your 2025 SAMMYS Nominees
The 32nd edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards will take place Friday, March 7 at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood, beginning at 7:00 pm. Preceding the awards show, the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held at a new venue, the Beer Hall at Middle Ages Brewing Company on Thursday, […]
Syracuse Area Music Awards Dedicated to Fallen Board Member
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 7 Upstairs at the Dinosaur and an awards ceremony on Friday, March 8 at the Palace Theater in Syracuse, NY. This year’s ceremonies will be dedicated to former SAMMYS Board member, Jordan Davies, who passed away on Feb. […]
Third F.I.R.E. Festival Sunday with Star-Studded Lineup of CNY Women Entertainers and Entrepreneurs
Tickets are going quickly for the third F.I.R.E. Festival, hosted for the first time this Sunday by the beautiful Center for the Arts of Homer. The acronym stands for Females. Inspire. Rock. Empower. The event, put together by local musician Jess Novak, is intentionally planned for a Sunday afternoon from 2-6 pm so that children […]
SAMMYS Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Class and Awards Nominees
The annual Syracuse Area Music Awards announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class and nominees in 13 music categories on Tuesday. SAMMYS weekend happens March 7-8 with the Hall of Fame induction dinner taking place Upstairs at the Dinosaur on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and the SAMMY Awards ceremony at the Palace Theatre […]
goodkids Reunite at The Westcott Theater for a Very Special Album Release Party
Mark your calendars for Saturday night at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse for two incredible sets of music and a very special evening of music with the band goodkids. This special night of music includes a new album drop and their very first public show and record release was at The Westcott Theater. Tickets are […]
The Felice Brothers Drop Remarkable New Album, ‘Asylum On The Hill’ Ahead of New Years Run of Shows
The Felice Brothers will be hitting the road again this December with a limited run of five shows in support of an exciting surprise full album release After a Northeast tour in June, the band has been in the studio creating Asylum On The Hill. One can only hope these songs are featured on what […]
Annual Earlville Block Party Brings Family-Friendly Fun, Food Trucks, Music
The Annual Earlville Block Party kicks off Friday, Sept. 8 with an awesome music lineup featuring Jon Rogalia & The Swamp Boys with special guests The Family Tradition. The festivities start at 6 pm. Law & Order Food Truck will be on hand with a tasty menu for the free event. Following the music, the […]
“This One Is At the Top” Yonder Mountain String Band Rocks The Yard Amphitheater
Yonder Mountain String Band‘s recent performance at The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque was nothing short of a homecoming celebration, infused with heartwarming moments, camaraderie, and connections to the roots of bluegrass and the community that left both the band and the audience in awe. This show held special significance for Nick Piccininni, a […]
Save a Prayer: Duran Duran Coming to CMAC
Brace yourselves for a view to a kill as Duran Duran graces the stage at Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua on September 3rd! With albums that have sold over 100 million copies worldwide, Duran Duran has etched their name in the annals of music history. Their iconic hits have been […]
Live: Ryan Montbleau Band Lights Up The Yard Amphitheater with Spectacular Show
photos by bryan michael washburn