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 […]
Rome Concert Series Kicks off Tonight
The City of Rome‘s annual free summer concert series on Griffo Green at City Hall begins its run Monday, July 8 with music from the combined forces of Baddogg and 24/7 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The long-running downtown series continues each Monday (weather depending) through Aug. 19. Baddogg is a blues-based power rock quartet […]
Woodstock 50 to Land at Vernon Downs in Central NY?
Woodstock may be returning to Central New York for the 50th anniversary of the iconic music and arts festival. Scheduled to be held Aug. 16-18, some of the previously announced headliners for the event include Jay-Z, The Raconteurs, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, John Fogerty and Dead & Company. The festival would still be held on […]
Ray Brothers BBQ Opens Yard Amphitheater’s Fourth Season With Benefit Show
On a beautiful Memorial Day, Ray Brothers BBQ kicked off their fourth season of live music with a concert featuring The Lightkeepers, paris_monster and Chris Eves & The New Normal. “The 4th Annual Backyard BBQ” was a benefit show with ticket sales going to 4 Animal Adoption agencies in the area. The Lightkeepers hit the […]