Remembering Tragically Hip Frontman Gord Downie on the Third Anniversary of his Death
Editor’s note: Gord Downie, lead vocalist for the Tragically Hip succumbed to glioblastoma on this day in 2017. The following is an editorial dedicated to the life and legacy of the Canadian icon which originally appeared at NYS Music on Oct. 19, 2017. When your nation’s leader gives a tearful press conference lamenting that they […]
CMAC Cancels Summer Concert Series
With summer approaching and uncertainty still on the horizon, venues and tours have had to make the very difficult decision about the safety of their fans and staff. In a recent news release, CMAC announced to ticket holders that they “would see them under the stars in 2021.” Thanking them for their “friendship, patience and […]
Tim McGraw Kicks Off Here On Earth Tour Right Here In Central New York
Announced this week, country superstar Tim McGraw will kick off his Here On Earth Tour on July 10, 2020 at the Syracuse St. Joseph’s Health Ampitheater at Lakeview before making his way across the nation on a 30-city tour. McGraw will be joined this summer by the fun loving trio who Make A Little fun […]
Hootie & the Blowfish with Barenaked Ladies: Sounds Like a Party to Me
The Group Therapy Tour was just the medicine needed for more than 15,000 fans that packed into CMAC this past Friday night. This being the first time they’ve toured in over a decade, Hootie & the Blowfish was not only celebrating the 25th anniversary of Cracked Rear View Mirror‘s release back in 1994, but also […]
Jason Isbell, Father John Misty & Jade Bird Brighten CMAC
On a wet, humid and foggy evening, music fans were treated to an incredible trio of performances from Jade Bird, Father John Misty and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. It was a fitting way to celebrate the end of a very rainy spring with a fun evening of music at CMAC Performance Center in Canandaigua, […]
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Strip Down & Turn Up
Dave Matthews fans flock miles and miles to see him; whether it’s with his full band or stripped down with his guitarist Tim Reynolds, the show is going to be magnificent. Performing this past week at CMAC was no different. Playing to a packed house, the duo once again brought the magic. Setlist: Save Me, […]