LIVE: Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates 24 Years at the Landmark Theatre
I’ll be honest. I’m a bit naive when it comes to Umphrey’s McGee. I don’t know the lyrics. I don’t know the titles. Hell (and this is embarrassing), I don’t even know their names. What I do know is that every time I’ve ever seen them – whether as an opening act for The New […]
Spend an Evening with Umphrey’s McGee this Friday in Syracuse
Creative Concerts is hosting an evening with Umphrey’s McGee this Friday, January 21 at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. As one of the scene’s touring forces, the Indiana-based jam band will be playing in support of their latest studio album, You Walked Up Shaking In Your Boots But You Stood Tall And Left A Raging […]
Cuomo to Allow Large Stadiums and Arenas to Reopen
Large stadiums and arenas with capacity of 10,000 people or more can reopen starting Feb. 23, New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday. Venues must be preapproved by the state health department and limit attendance to 10% of capacity and attendees must present proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the […]
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 […]
Live Throwback: Avett Brothers Light Up ‘Salina’ Street in Syracuse
Editor’s note: The following is a review of the Avett Brothers show at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on July 7, 2016. Majesty, introspect and foot-stomping good times. All were on display as the Avett Brothers performed before a Landmark Theatre packed to its gilded ceiling on July 7. For two solid hours, the brothers Avett […]
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Announce Winter Dates
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros have announced a series of winter tour dates. The tour kicks off in Miami on Feb. 28 winding its way north and west before heading to the Northeast, wrapping up with two dates in Portland, ME on March 27 and 28. The tour will make two New York stops – […]