LIVE: The Gin Blossoms at the NY State Fair

Singer Robin Wilson from Gin Blossoms opened their set referencing a quote from the movie They Live stating “We came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, but we are all out of bubblegum.” Wilson didn’t break his promise, because the Gin Blossoms indeed kicked butt at Chevy Court at the NY State Fair on […]

LIVE: Big & Rich Puts the NYS Fair in a Redneck Riviera State of Mind

Big & Rich didn’t let a rain storm ruin their Peace Love and Happy Hour tour stop at the NYS Fair. With nearly an hour delay, they gave their fans a show that was well worth the soggy wait. The Redneck Riviera country stars brought along special guests Cowboy Troy and DJ Sinister. The duo, […]

LIVE: Riley Green at the New York State Fair

The New York State fair ended its day of agriculture with country music sensation Riley Green. Country music fans across New York State met in Syracuse Thursday night to listen to a few songs by the Duckman. Even though Riley had some of his own top hits in his setlist, he made sure to pay […]

LIVE: Lawrence at the New York State Fair

Was it just another 80° summer day in New York or did Lawrence bring the heat? The New York State Fair spoiled its attendees with a 2 pm show that had attendees in the sun and on their feet. Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, the sibling duo, performed their unique Pop-soul and funk setlist mid-day Saturday […]

LIVE: Tesla Rocks the NY State Fair

Tesla drew in a huge crowd on Saturday, August 27 at the NY State Fair with fans of all ages at Chevy Court. Tesla has some ties to the area, so it was a special evening for the band. Bassist Brian Wheat purchased the Dulles Mansion in Auburn two years ago. The band’s most recent […]

Sophistafunk Lands Gig as House Band for New Guy Fieri Game Show

Sophistafunk, welcome to Flavortown! The Syracuse funk band was hinting at big news earlier this year, posting cryptic photos on their social media and now the cat is out of the bag. Syracuse’s own Sophistafunk has been tapped as the house band for Food Network star Guy Fieri’s new game show, Guy’s Ultimate Game Night, […]

LIVE: Foreigner at New York State Fair’s Chevy Park

Through the fair food and over the hill to Chevy Park, Foreigner ROCKS New York State. The award-winning and globally known Foreigner brought the energy regardless of the 80° day in Syracuse Sunday. The packed fairgrounds resulted in a sea of showgoers who were groovin’ to the beat of the British-American rock band. Some of […]

LIVE: The Jacksons Reign Supreme at the Fair’s Chevy Park

One of the truly enjoyable aspects of the New York State Fair, other than the food and uniqueness of the crowds, is just how fortunate we are to get some of Mowtown’s royalty here. Saturday brought the incredibly talented The Jacksons. The Mowtown legends finished out the Chevy Park stage performances on Saturday to a […]

LIVE: TLC at New York State Fair’s Chevy Park

On Saturday, Aug. 26, ’90s R&B legends TLC not only closed out Chevy Park on Saturday, but also packed in one of the largest crowds at that end of the Fair. It was really an amazing set by Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. They delighted fans both young and old with such classics […]

LIVE: Bryce Vine Closes Out Day 5 at NYS Fair’s Chevy Court

Bryce Vine’s closing set on Sunday, Aug. 28 was punctuated by his sunny personality and a set that was brighter than the hot sun that set on his fans as he performed. You couldn’t help but smile as he bounced back and forth on the stage. Vine performed a variety of songs including his hits […]