LIVE: Enter the Haggis Returns to The Wescott
It was two years ago, March 2020, I would see my last show at The Wescott Theater in Syracuse, Enter the Haggis. Little did we all know at the time that the world would shut down and life would be different for the next two years. Fast forward to March of 2022, and I once […]
Central NY Irish Festival Announces Headliners
After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the Central New York Irish Festival has finally been able to announce it is moving forward with its inaugural festival this July. The festival will be held July 22 and 23 at MKJ Farm, in Deansboro and although similar to the one that used to be […]
SAMMYS Hall of Fame and Awards Ceremony to Take Place Thursday and Friday
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMY) Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 3 Upstairs at the Dino on Willow Street in Syracuse. This event is now sold out. A free live stream of the Hall of Fame induction will be available at the SAMMYS Facebook page beginning at 8:00 p.m. […]
SAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient a Familiar Voice to Most
Tom Kenny was born and raised in East Syracuse, graduating from Bishop Grimes High School in 1980. While in high school, he and classmate Bob Goldthwait formed a comedy troupe under the aliases Tomcat and Bobcat. Their Generic Comics act grew popular throughout the area, helping both to establish a name for themselves. Kenny soon […]
SAMMYS Hall of Fame Spotlight: Russ Tarby
Editor’s Note: The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) was created in 1993 as a way to honor the area’s music scene. The first Hall of Fame class included Jimmy Cavallo, Stan Colella, Benny Mardones, Tony Trischka and Spiegle Willcox. The 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. […]
The Yard Amphitheater Announces First Summer Show
The popular Madison County barbeque restaurant Ray Brothers has announced the first in what should be several shows for its annual summer concert series at its Yard Amphitheater. Keller and the Keels with special guest The Old Main will be performing at The Yard on Saturday, June 4. Tickets for the show go on sale […]
The Linda Ronstadt Experience Featuring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh Coming to Rome’s Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Arts Complex welcomes The Linda Ronstadt Experience to the stage of the Rome Capitol Theatre for an evening of live music from American Idol Tristan McIntosh and a rocking six-piece band. The Linda Ronstadt Experience is considered the premier touring tribute, showcasing the songs that Linda Ronstadt made famous. The show takes you […]
LIVE: Jocelyn & Chris Sell Out The 443
Editor’s Note: This article was revised to correct some inaccuracies. Volume… Loud. Hair… Long. Apologies… None. The above is from sister-brother blues-rock duo Jocelyn and Chris’s bio. That short and sweet description is perfectly befitting of this outfit. Though on Friday night at the sold-out 443 Social Club and Lounge in Syracuse, they toned it […]
LIVE: Annie in the Water at Funk ‘n Waffles
Annie in the Water‘s winter tour continued in Syracuse Thursday night in front of a packed house at Funk ‘n Waffles. The Albany/North Country-based jam/funk ensemble was highly energized, excited to be back on stages in front of live people again. Syracuse alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes opened the show. They have new music on […]
2022 SAMMYS Nods Announced
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) announced its 2022 nominees and honorees for its Hall of Fame Tuesday. This year’s Hall of Fame class is led by East Syracuse native Tom Kenny, popularly known as the voice of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants and leader of the band Tom Kenny and the Hi-Seas, […]