120th Anniversary of Thursdays On the Village Green Brings Award-Winning Live Music to Hamilton

Summer is here and the Village of Hamilton is hosting a family-friendly music series featuring diverse acts, children’s activities, picnics, yard games, and more. These events are free to all and begin at 5:30 PM each evening on Thursdays from July 14 through Aug. 4. These events are organized by a volunteer committee and would […]
The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ Packs a Huge Summer Lineup

Poster designed by Abbie Fitzpatrick Ray Brothers BBQ has been “smoking the good stuff” since 2014 with brothers Colin and Tucker Ray continuing to grow their very popular restaurant. Live music has always been part of the vision and with this year’s music series announced, the fun continues with The Yard Amphitheater as a destination […]
REVIEW: Whitney Road’s New Album Rolls With A Rocking Message of Love and Kindness

Whitney Road’s third and latest studio album just dropped with an incredible list of guest performers, a beautiful message and arrangements that are tightly mixed while allowing the incredible performers to make space for each other. This album radiates with love and Doug O’Connor and Ann Whitney’s family project shines on Lean In. The first […]
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 – […]
Rabbit in the Rye Rocks The Dock in Hamilton

Alex Lavon, Brendan O’Connor, and Joseph Mettler, who comprise the folk-rock trio Rabbit In The Rye played a special show on Lake Moraine in Hamilton for a captive audience on October 2. It felt almost like a summer day with spectacular weather, though the Upstate fall was captured in the reflection of the changing leaves […]
Album Review: Deviant Monday’s ‘Just Keep Walking’ Gives Punk/Rock/Folk Take on The Human Experience

Dave Montanye, aka Deviant Monday, has had this record in the bag for two years and is finally now ready to unleash his wonderful take on the human experience. Just Keep Walking is filled with the musical and lyrical heart-wrenching trials we go through, while maintaining a balance of hope or at least the notion […]
Show Preview: Ryan Montbleau to close out Ray Brothers’ Summer

Ryan Montbleau, the soulful stylist of sharp lyrics and a low-down, funky vibe, is bringing his solo set to the Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque, Saturday, Aug. 28. Montbleau has spent much of the past year and a half producing four new EP’s that each stand on their own, yet when all together, paint […]
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 […]
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! […]