LIVE: ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd Bring Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour to CMAC

Bringing a combination of over 100 years of classic southern rock music mixed with soul, blues and country, Hall of Fame legends, ZZ Top and Lynryd Skynyrd made a stop during the current leg of their Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour on Thursday, August 24 at CMAC in Canandaigua, NY. On a warm summer night […]
Live: The Doobie Brothers perform at CMAC on their 50th anniversary tour

Fifty years of making beautiful music and touring culminated on one magical night when the four-time Grammy Award winning and Hall of Fame legends, The Doobie Brothers, made a stop on the last night of the current leg of their 50th Anniversary tour on Friday July 14, 2023 at CMAC in Canandaigua, NY. On a […]
LIVE: Tears For Fears Let it All Out for CMAC

Tears for Fears played this past Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd at CMAC. A little rain didn’t deter the die-hard fans as they showed up with umbrellas and dancing shoes. As the show got underway, a double rainbow appeared to welcome the duo that quickly made a name for themselves back in the ’80s. Promptly […]
LIVE: Carlos Santana’s 1001 Rainbows Tour at CMAC in Canandaigua

On the fresh summer evening of June 22nd, music lovers of all ages gathered at the enchanting Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua to witness the legendary Carlos Santana in all his glory. As the sun dipped beyond the Finger Lake’s horizon, it pierced through an otherwise overcast sky, and Santana took […]
Carlos Santana Takes the Stage at CMAC

Carlos Santana has a signature guitar tone that is as warm as the womb. When you hear a single note by him, you know it. For over five decades, he has delivered timeless tunes like “Samba Pa Ti,” “Europa,” “Oye Como Va,” and so many more. Earning numerous Grammy Awards over the years and giving us […]
LIVE: Sam Hunt at CMAC

CMAC hosted Sam Hunt’s 2022 Summer Tour on August 4. Hunt drew a sold-out crowd on a steamy Thursday night. He hit the stage shortly after 9:30 pm with his first radio hit “Leave The Night On.” Backed by a tight five-piece band, Hunt showed why he has been one of the more consistent country […]
LIVE: Journey at CMAC

From your local jukebox to a packed amphitheater, Journey always finds their way through the speakers. If you were looking to kick off your work week with a party, CMAC was the place to be on Monday with a packed house for the legendary band, Journey. The 2022 Freedom Tour made a stop in Canandaigua […]
LIVE: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Treat Fans at CMAC

Review by Kelly Besaw Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds took a break from the aggressive Dave Matthews Band tour schedule to play a rare duo show at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua on July 17. Dave and Tim took the stage at 7:45 pm sharp and ripped right into “Oh” […]
LIVE: Jackson Browne Leaves Crowd In Awe at CMAC Performance

On a perfect Saturday summer evening, Jackson Browne’s tour buses (An Evening with Jackson Browne 2022 Tour) rolled into Canandaigua to CMAC to play for fans of all ages. The award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is best known and loved for his ability to address current events and issues through lyrical magic. His […]
LIVE: Keith Urban at CMAC

Country music icon Keith Urban stopped at the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC on Sunday night, continuing his 2022 world tour The Speed of Now. Urban is a four-time Grammy Award winner, with 20 number-one singles and two consecutive number-one albums. Ingrid Andress opened the night, taking the stage for nearly 45 minutes. […]