LIVE: The Lumineers At Darien Lake Amphitheater

The Lumineers took their tour to a sold-out Darien Lake Amphitheater on Tuesday, August 22nd. The tour is in support of their fourth album, BRIGHTSIDE, which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 200 The Colorado-based folk rock group was formed in 2002 by Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion). […]
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 […]
LIVE: Nickelback & Brantley Gilbert At Darien Lake Amphitheater

On Wednesday night, Nickelback made their 30th stop on their Get Rollin tour at Darien Lake Amphitheater. The band was formed in the mid-1990s by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Brandon Kroeger under the name Village Idiots. The group would change the name to Nickelback after Mike Kroeger, a barista at Starbucks, would […]
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: Fall Out Boy At Darien Lake Amphitheater

On Friday night, Fall out Boy brought their “So Much For (Tour) Dust” tour to Darien Lake Amphitheater. Vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz, drummer Andrew Hurley, and guitarist Joe Trohman formed the band in 2001 in Wilmette, Illinois. Today the group is best known for their top hits; “Sugar, We’re Goin’ Down,” “Centuries,” “Dance, […]
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 […]