Show Preview: Legendary King Crimson Brings Their “Music Is Our Friend” Tour to CMAC
Coming up this August 26, the multi-faceted, talented progressive rock giants, King Crimson, bring their “Music Is Our Friend” tour to the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center located in the scenic Canandaigua area of upstate New York. Formed in London, England in 1968 by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, and Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake and […]
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 […]
Preview: Russell Dickerson at The Chevy Park Stage on Aug. 25
One of country music’s rising stars will make his New York State Fair debut on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Russell Dickerson will take over the Chevy Court stage for a 7 p.m. performance. Dickerson’s first four singles have gone to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. He is touring in support of his second […]
Preview: Jameson Rodgers Visits The Chevy Park Stage – Aug. 25
On Wedesday, Aug. 25, The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse will welcome Nashville-based Singer/Songwriter Jameson Rodgers to the Chevy Park Stage for a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance. Rodgers has been a successful songwriter for other country acts before finding some success of his own as a performer. Born and raised in rural Mississippi, […]
PREVIEW: Dierks Bentley “Beers on Me” Tour – July 22 at CMAC
This coming Thursday, July 22, Multi-Platinum, Grammy-nominated country music superstar Dierks Bentley brings his “Beers on Me” tour to CMAC in Canandaigua. Bentley recently celebrated his twentieth number-one single for his smash hit “Gone.” Last week, the Grand Ole Opry member released a live EP Live from Telluride, which is available online, on all digital […]
Trombone Shorty and Govt Mule Team Up at MLK, Jr. Park in Rochester
Organizers of the Rochester Lilac Festival and Party in the Park return with another Live at MLK! concert date set for Saturday, Sept. 4. Two major headliners will share this amazing night of music; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Gov’t Mule.“To get both of these groups on stage is going to be a night full […]
Alice Cooper Adds Stanley Theatre to 2021 Tour with Special Guest Ace Frehley
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is set to be the first live performance to grace The Stanley Theatre stage on Sept. 22, 2021. The shock-rocker, who is touring with former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley as his opening act, will mark Utica as his one and only gig in New York for his […]
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 […]
Thursdays on the Village Green Returns to Hamilton
After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, Thursdays on the Village Green is back on Hamilton’s Village Green. In addition to terrific performances every Thursday, each night includes family-friendly events arranged by the Hamilton Public Library. The series kicks off on July 15 with Chris Eves and the New Normal. The activity is Magic Rocks! […]
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 […]