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 […]
“This One Is At the Top” Yonder Mountain String Band Rocks The Yard Amphitheater

Yonder Mountain String Band‘s recent performance at The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque was nothing short of a homecoming celebration, infused with heartwarming moments, camaraderie, and connections to the roots of bluegrass and the community that left both the band and the audience in awe. This show held special significance for Nick Piccininni, a […]
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, […]
LIVE: Sophistafunk and Friends Flip the Stage in Utica

Normally when one attends a show in a historic theater, one expects to be sitting in the normally-designated seating area. But when you have a stage the size of Utica’s Stanley Theatre, why not bring the whole party up on stage? And with a backdrop that includes the beautiful Meyda chandelier inside the theater, why […]
Sophistafunk Coming To The Stanley Theatre

Sophistafunk, the funk band originally from Syracuse that has experienced worldwide fame, is set to perform at The Stanley Theatre in Utica on Saturday, Feb.18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.50 in advance, or $40.50 the day of the show, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling The Stanley Theatre Box Office at […]
LIVE: The Disco Biscuits Cookin’ in Utica

Editor’s Note: This article was revised to include the correct setlists. After being postponed for a week, the Disco Biscuits played a two-night run at Saranac Brewery in Utica on September 30 and October 1. The first night had a chill in the air and the second was a little warmer but on both nights, […]
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series Returns to Kopernik Park

Ten weeks of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts return to Downtown Utica this summer. The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced its lineup of artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on Monday nights from 6-9 pm, June 20 – August 29 (no concert on the 4th of […]
Central NY Irish Festival Announces Headliners

After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the Central New York Irish Festival has finally been able to announce it is moving forward with its inaugural festival this July. The festival will be held July 22 and 23 at MKJ Farm, in Deansboro and although similar to the one that used to be […]
Local Teen Act, Filled to the Brim to Debut at Stanley Theatre

Filled to the Brim, a rock band consisting of local high school teenagers will be performing at The Stanley Theatre on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or by calling The Stanley Theatre BoxOffice at 315-724-4000, and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door the night of […]
The Allman Betts Band Show at Stanley Theatre Postponed, Replaced By The Devon Allman Project

The Allman Betts Band show, originally scheduled for March 10 at 8:00 p.m., has been postponed and will be replaced by The Devon Allman Project, featuring Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars) and the Samantha Fish Band with special guests the River Kittens, on the same date and time. Previously purchased Allman Betts Band tickets […]