SAMMY Award-Winning 315 Thursdays Announces Another Massive Summer Concert Series
315 Thursdays is back again with August and September concert series in both Hannover Square and the Westcott areas, to rock the block in Syracuse this summer. After winning the 2025 SAMMYS Community Spirit Award , the committee has put together another fun, eclectic and community-engaging series. We caught up with founder, promoter extradainare, DJ/MC […]
Exit the Haggis: Revered Celtic Rock Outfit Calls it a Day After 30 Years
Every musician dreams of making it big, being in a long-running band. Craig Downie, founder of the Canadian Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis, can consider his band a resounding success. Formed in 1995 in Toronto, Enter the Haggis has built a reputation as a fun-loving, fan-dedicated, and talented band that uses traditional Celtic instruments […]
Here are Your 2025 SAMMYS Nominees
The 32nd edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards will take place Friday, March 7 at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood, beginning at 7:00 pm. Preceding the awards show, the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held at a new venue, the Beer Hall at Middle Ages Brewing Company on Thursday, […]
2025 SAMMYS Hall of Fame Class Announced
The 32nd edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards will take place Friday, March 7 at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood, beginning at 7:00 pm. Preceding the awards show, the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held at a new venue, the Beer Hall at Middle Ages Brewing Company on Thursday, […]
Harmonic Dirt Celebrating New Album at Funk & Waffles Release Party
Syracuse-based band Harmonic Dirt released a fantastic new album in December and is celebrating at Funk ‘n Waffles with a special release concert on January 30th. Tumbleweeds features ten tracks that flow together smoothly and is the fifth record by the group, following Anthracite, Live At The Ridge, Rhode Island Street, and Blame The Horizon. The […]
bob. An Interpretation of Dylan Hits Funk this Thursday
Meet bob. If the stylization of the name looks familiar, it’s because the driving forces behind this relatively new tribute project are Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of jamband vets moe. Schnier and Amico have joined forces with Charley Orlando (Ruha, Pearly Baker’s Best, Dexter Grove), Brian Lauri (Ruha, Pearly Baker’s Best, Root Shock), and […]
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard Rolls Out Incredible Summer Music Series
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards has rolled out yet another stunning Summer Music Series with the incredible rolling hills and sundowns of Central New York as the backdrop. This venue has become a true destination, offering a fantastic music lineup and featuring many of its products including tasty cider, beer, mixed drinks, and an awesome […]
Duane Betts Roared into Syracuse With New Album & Attitude
Duane Betts rocked Syracuse at Funk N Waffles on March 20 in support of his new record Wild & Precious Life. By the time Duane Betts began working on Wild & Precious Life — his triumphant debut solo album — he’d already spent two decades creating his version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock & roll. “It felt […]
Syracuse Area Music Awards Dedicated to Fallen Board Member
The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 7 Upstairs at the Dinosaur and an awards ceremony on Friday, March 8 at the Palace Theater in Syracuse, NY. This year’s ceremonies will be dedicated to former SAMMYS Board member, Jordan Davies, who passed away on Feb. […]
SAMMYS Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Class and Awards Nominees
The annual Syracuse Area Music Awards announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class and nominees in 13 music categories on Tuesday. SAMMYS weekend happens March 7-8 with the Hall of Fame induction dinner taking place Upstairs at the Dinosaur on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and the SAMMY Awards ceremony at the Palace Theatre […]