Isaac French Releases New Single ‘Ready to Be Loved’
St. Albans, VT native and current Rome resident, Isaac French is releasing his latest single “Ready to Be Loved” Friday. The track will be available on all streaming platforms and is being distributed through CD Baby. French, a member of both the Vermont-based roots-rock outfit Nina’s Brew and Central New York Americana band The Old […]
The Old Main’s Bassist Exits in Style
Since forming in the wake of the Birdseed Bandits in 2014, The Old Main has slowly built a sizeable Central New York following and a reputation for highly entertaining shows. On February 15, the band entered a new phase of its career as bassist/vocalist Nash Robb has decided to leave the band to concentrate on […]
Dropkick Murphys to Return to Great New York State Fair
As Central New Yorkers shovel out from the latest snowfall this week, the thoughts of sun and fun at The Great New York State Fair seem like a mirage in the faraway distance. One can only imagine the warmth felt Wednesday when the Fair announced that crowd favorites, Dropkick Murphys, would be returning once again […]
Central New York Irish Festival Announces Inaugural Event
On July 11, the Central New York Irish Festival will hold its inaugural event at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, New York. This rural setting will provide the setting to continue a favorite family tradition of music, camping, and fun celebrating the Mohawk Valley region’s rich Irish heritage. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and […]
SAMMY Nominees and Hall of Fame Class Revealed
Nominees for the 2020 Syracuse Area Music Awards, affectionately known as the SAMMYS, were announced Tuesday morning at the Palace Theater in Syracuse. Also announced Tuesday was the 2020 SAMMYS Hall of Fame class. The two-day event takes place on March 5 and 6 with the SAMMY Hall of Fame induction ceremony taking place Thursday, […]
NYC Hardcore Vets Agnostic Front and Sick Of It All Announce Co-headlining Tour
After a successful December tour of New York City venues, legendary New York hardcore acts Agnostic Front and Sick Of It All have announced they will embark on a 19-date tour. The tour kicks off in Boston on April 23 and has the co-headliners visiting two festivals — Epicenter in Charlotte and Rockville in Daytona […]
Tim McGraw Kicks Off Here On Earth Tour Right Here In Central New York
Announced this week, country superstar Tim McGraw will kick off his Here On Earth Tour on July 10, 2020 at the Syracuse St. Joseph’s Health Ampitheater at Lakeview before making his way across the nation on a 30-city tour. McGraw will be joined this summer by the fun loving trio who Make A Little fun […]
Annie in the Water and Hayley Jane Teaming Up for ‘Rumors’ Tour
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors is one of rock’s iconic albums. Annie in the Water and Hayley Jane will be joining forces this winter to pay tribute to this classic album. The Hayley in the Water Spread Rumors Tour begins Feb. 5 at the Waterhole in Saranac Lake and wraps in Burlington at Higher Ground. The tour […]
Nick Piccininni Discusses Joining Yonder Mountain String Band as New Mandolinist
Yonder Mountain String Band announced a lineup change on Tuesday. Mandolinist Jacob Jolliff will be leaving the band at the end of this year. His final show will be Yonder Mountain’s New Year’s Eve show at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO. In a statement, the band wrote, “As of January 1, 2020, we […]
Great American Irish Fest Changes Dates, Moving to Utica for 2020
The Great American Irish Festival has announced that it will be relocating and has changed the dates for next year’s festival. The festival has traditionally been held on the last weekend in July at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort. After 16 years in Frankfort, the festival will make its new home at the new […]