LIVE: Old Dominion at Turning Stone
Thursday’s concert at Turning Stone Resort and Casino by Nashville’s Old Dominion was the first of a two-night stay in Verona. Dubbed “The Band Behind the Curtain,” Old Dominion brought abundant hits to the stage in the event center. These songs were not only hits that they have written as a band but hits that […]
Turning Stone Music Venues Getting Ready to Go Live Again
Turning Stone Resort Casino released the results of a recent survey of more than 30,000 guests who have attended an event at the resort in the last two-years about their willingness to attend live entertainment and events post-COVID. Turning Stone’s “Return to Live Survey” found that a large majority of people are eager to attend live events again, primarily […]
315 Local Spotlight: Fritz’s Polka Band
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, “polka band?” Well, you’re wrong. Fritz’s Polka Band is a Central New York staple that turns that term on its head. Yes, they kind of look like your typical polka band but with their tie-dyed shirts and what they perform on […]
moe. Hints at Vernon Downs Show
Could moe. be performing a drive-in style show at Vernon Downs this summer? A quick look at their Facebook feed Wednesday afternoon would lead one to believe so. The post has an image of a trotter and jockey with a psychedelic background and captioned with the hashtag #moesmiraclemile. Vernon Downs is a harness racing track […]
Into the Night – A Farewell to My Friend Benny Mardones
I first met Benny Mardones at a show in Rome at the Capitol Theatre in 2010. I was star struck to say the very least. I grew up singing his music and watching him on American Bandstand. Never in a million years would I ever have told my 16 year old self that I would […]
Looking Back on Leap Day 2020: Dustin Lynch at Turning Stone
Looking back on Leap Day 2020 at the Turning Stone Casino, we were lucky to have Dustin Lynch give Verona “one hell of a night” of country music. Dustin made the extra day of 2020 that much more special for all of those in attendance that night. Opening the show was county newcomer Travis Denning. […]
Robert Cray Proves He’s Still A Strong Persuader
A nearly full house greeted Robert Cray and his band on Sunday, March 8, in the Turning Stone Casino Showroom in Verona. Pre-show conversations indicated that many were long-time fans who had seen Cray multiple times, as the venue has become a regular stop on his tour itineraries. Touring in support of his twenty-fourth album, […]
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 […]