SAMMYS Hall of Fame Spotlight: Russ Tarby

Editor’s Note: The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) was created in 1993 as a way to honor the area’s music scene. The first Hall of Fame class included Jimmy Cavallo, Stan Colella, Benny Mardones, Tony Trischka and Spiegle Willcox. The 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. […]

SAMMYS People’s Choice Noms Now Open, Artist Submissions Open Until Jan. 6

Everyone is invited to participate in the annual SAMMYS People’s Choice Awards. Each year the Syracuse Area Music Awards hosts a web-based competition to see whose fans are the most psyched about their CNY favorites.  Nominations began on New Year’s Day in four categories:  Artist or Band; Livestream Event or Series; Academic or Musical Organization; Venue. Since 2007, […]