Ice Cube Brings the Party to Chevy Court at the New York State Fair
Twenty-thousand fans showed up to party with Ice Cube this past Wednesday. The legendary rap icon, movie star and rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer packed Chevy Court at the New York State Fair. Decked out in his trademark black bandana, tucked under a ball cap and dark sunglasses, Ice Cube got the party kicked […]
The Mavericks Chase Away Rain On Day Eight at Great NY State Fair
As the skies opened up on day eight of the Great New York State Fair, it didn’t deter anyone from taking a seat at Chevy Court awaiting the two-o’clock show that would feature one of the areas favorite bands, The Mavericks. People put on their ponchos, opened their umbrellas and patiently awaited the sunshine they […]
Dropkick Murphys Return to Court at the New York State Fair
The boys were back in town at the New York State Fair. In 2018, Dropkick Murphys was a last minute Chevy Court fill-in for Dickey Betts, who suffered a mild stroke and was unable to perform. Singer Ken Casey announced at the 2018 performance that it was the band’s first state fair appearance. The Boston-based […]
Chenango Blues Festival Survives the Rain and Finds a Rainbow
To paraphrase the Downchild Blues Band, the 2019 Chenango Blues Festival had everything you need, almost. The lone exception was a few bouts of rain and lightning. Even then, the staff anticipated the weather, advised festival-goers, revised the schedule, kept things rolling with minimal interruptions, and were rewarded with a spectacular rainbow once the rain […]
In Focus: Woods Fest 2
Woods Fest Music Festival is quickly becoming a “can’t miss” event in Central New York, featuring many of the best emerging and established bands in the region and New England. The second annual event at Woods Valley Ski Area in Central New York boasted a lineup that included Annie in the Water, The Old Main, […]
Levitt AMP Utica Presents the Rebirth Brass Band Monday Night
Utica’s free Monday Night concert series at Kopernik Park on Genesee Street continues Aug. 5. with a show from the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band. The music kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with a performance from the nine-piece funk outfit D’Funk’D. Formed in 1983, Rebirth incorporates funk and hip-hop into their traditional New Orleans second line […]
The Lizards Rock Good Nature Farm Brewery
On a beautiful sunny day in the rolling hills of Central New York, Toronto based Phish tribute band, The Lizards, played a fun filled set at Good Nature Farm Brewery in Hamilton, on Sunday, July 21. Many families came early to tour the brewery, sample delicious craft beer and snack on the farm’s menu. The […]
Lord Huron Sells Out Beak & Skiff On A Misty Summer Night
Despite a 90% chance of rain predicted throughout the night, the skies seemed to magically part over Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards for the sold out Lord Huron show. An incredible sunset over the rolling hills of Upstate NY with a cool mist lifting in the valleys was a perfect backdrop for the incredible set. […]
Silversun Pickups Bring the Rock to 95X’s Big X Cuse
Baldwinsville’s picturesque Papermill Island was the scene for a gathering of upstart and veteran alternative rockers Friday night as the Big X Cuse, presented by Syracuse alt-rock station 95X, rolled into town. The second-year event featured veteran alt-rockers Silversun Pickups alongside singer-songwriter Meg Myers, indie pop duo I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, […]
Adam Ezra Group to Play Free Levitt AMP Concert Series in Utica Monday Night
The summer-long Levitt AMP Concert Series continues tonight in Utica’s Kopernik Park with the Adam Ezra Group headlining. Local act, the POORtIM Band opens the show at 6:00 p.m. with Ezra taking the stage at 7:30. Ezra has recently released a new album entitled Find a Way and has toured with Graham Parker and Southside […]