LIVE: Ruthie Collins at Funk ‘n Waffles

Country music consistently finds its way to bar venues across the US; especially in Upstate NY. American singer/songwriter Ruthie Collins continued her Wish You Were Here tour at Funk ‘N Waffles in Syracuse Thursday night. Based out of Nashville, Collins pursued a solo career with Curb Records back in 2011, resulting in her first self-titled […]

Syracuse Area Musicians to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lilith Fair

Twenty years ago, Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan had a vision to create a festival comprised solely of female musicians and bands led by females. What resulted was the highest grossing festival tour of 1997, grossing $16 million. The tour boasted a lineup featuring McLachlan, the Indigo Girls, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Tracy […]

The Great NYS Fair Has Your Local Music Fix

The 2017 New York State Fair opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 23. Aside from the food, music is arguably the biggest attraction at the New York State Fair. The main stage acts at Lakeview Amphitheater and Chevy Court draw the most attention, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of acts […]

The SAMMY’S 2016 Induction Ceremony and Awards Event

The music world is a family, and no where more so than in Syracuse, New York.  Each year Syracuse area musicians and music lovers come together to celebrate their own.  Submissions of new music for consideration inundate the committee each year, and through a painful process of choosing just four nominees, awards in all musical […]