NYS Fair Day 1: Hip Hop Royalty Salt N’ Pepa Perform For A Packed Chevy Court

With the summer season starting to come to close in upstate New York that can only mean one thing, the New York State Fair Music Series is kicking off! In addition to the food, rides and everything the fair has to offer, we are extremely fortunate to get a eclectic variety music during the Fairs […]
Live: Ryan Montbleau Band Lights Up The Yard Amphitheater with Spectacular Show

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Yonder Mountain String Band: Jamgrass Royalty Comes to The Yard Amphitheater

Get ready for a night of electrifying bluegrass as the Yonder Mountain String Band, princes of the progressive bluegrass scene, hit The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque on Friday, August 25th. This year, the band was Grammy-nominated for their sensational album Get Yourself Outside, showcasing their unparalleled talent and musical innovation. Local gem and […]
LIVE: Lainey Wilson Breaks NYS Fair Concert Attendance Record

The 2023 New York State Fair kicked off Wednesday night with an attendance record set by country music sensation Lainey Wilson. The 2023 ACM Female Vocalist of the year attracted more than 53,200 country music fans from all of the state to attend the free concert at Suburban Park in Syracuse. Wilson is known for […]
Live: Goo Goo Dolls Big Night Out at St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview

On Wednesday August 16th, it was a perfect summer night at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater in Syracuse as the Goo Goo Dolls took the stage after a killer opening set by alternative rock band O.A.R. The Goo Goo Dolls hit the stage just after 9pm with their hit “Broadway” and their 25 song set included […]
Ryan Montbleau Band coming to The Yard Amphitheater

The highly acclaimed Ryan Montbleau Band will take The Yard Amphiteater at Ray Brothers BBQ stage this Saturday, Aug. 19 for a performance you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars, as the doors swing open at 7 pm to welcome you into a realm of musical enchantment. The show kicks off at 8 pm, […]
Barry Manilow Names Oneida High School Music Teacher Heather O’Connell as the Manilow Music Teacher Award Winner

Music icon Barry Manilow announced today that Heather O’Connell, music teacher at Oneida High School is the winner of his Manilow Music Project Teacher Award. Turning Stone employees helped the Manilow Music Project by nominating deserving music teachers in their area for this award. The Manilow Music Project then selected 10 finalists and opened up voting online to […]
LIVE: Def Leppard, Motley Crue & Alice Cooper at The JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse

Photos and Review by Chris Besaw It’s August and things here in the Salt City are still heating up this summer season. Last night at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse was no exception. Motley Crue and Def Leppard’s co headlining World Tour 2023 kicked off here and what an amazing start it was with […]
LIVE: Shania Twain’s SOLD OUT show at the St. Josephs Amphitheater

Photos and Review by Chris Besaw Shania Twain performed for a sold-out crowd at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater on Saturday night. She brought along with her rising star BRELAND. The country pop star is currently out on the road on her “Queen of Me” tour in support of her most recent release with the […]
LIVE: Laura Jane Grace and Weakened Friends at Center for the Arts of Homer

Photos by Chris Besaw (Syracuse Music Collective for 315 Music) Punk icon Laura Jane Grace made her first visit to the beautiful Center for the Arts of Homer early this week. The former front person for Against Me! brought a setlist but didn’t quite stick to it once she realized the room’s acoustics. Upon taking […]