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CNY Veterans Parade and Expo to celebrate 10th anniversary of honoring veterans and active service members

The 10th annual Veterans Parade and Expo will support veterans and active service members on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More »

November 1, 2017 at 9:30 pm


Local musicians to join Everyone Orchestra for improvisational concert at The Westcott Theater

The band’s director, Matt Butler, turns chaos into music during each of the performances. The Orchestra will perform at The Westcott Theater on Thursday night. Read More »

October 31, 2017 at 8:59 pm


Folk rock group Driftwood to perform at The Westcott Theater

Driftwood, a Binghamton-based folk rock band, is set to perform at The Westcott Theater on Friday night. The band recently signed onto new management and has a collaboration in place with a major music producer. Read More »

October 31, 2017 at 8:35 pm


5 things to know about rock band O.A.R. before they perform at the Oncenter

The band O.A.R. will play at the Oncenter on Wednesday as part of its “stOARies” tour. Here’s what you need to know before they take the stage. Read More »

October 22, 2017 at 10:48 pm


Syracuse University senior plans Euclid house concert featuring local bands

Jason McGill planned, promoted and will perform at his “It’s a Vibe: A Night Out of Music” concert Friday night. Read More »

October 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm


All Poets & Heroes to debut latest EP and new sound at Otro Cinco

The Syracuse band has spent the last few months transforming its sound and will debut its latest EP at Otro Cinco Saturday night. Read More »

October 10, 2017 at 10:13 pm


Q&A with American folk rock band The Old Main

After its last album “Arlene” helped the band gain traction, The Old Main released the album “Too Far Gone.” The group will perform at The Westcott Theater on Thursday. Read More »

October 3, 2017 at 10:57 pm


Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson to perform extended tour in Syracuse

Brian Wilson will perform Sunday night for the 50th anniversary of the band’s album “Pet Sounds.” Read More »

September 27, 2017 at 10:07 pm


Root Shock to perform 2-night mini festival at Funk 'n Waffles

Syracuse University alum Bill Eppel, Root Shock’s bassist, shares his perspective on the band’s five-year history before its shows this weekend. Read More »

September 25, 2017 at 10:36 pm


Former Rolling Stone and Billboard editor now runs Bandier program at Newhouse

Bill Werde interviewed Prince, attended Grammy after-parties and ran iconic music magazines. Now he's head of the Bandier Program. Read More »

September 18, 2017 at 9:37 pm


Gallery: Counting Crows and Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows made a stop at Syracuse’s Lakeview Amphitheater Saturday night as part of their A Brief History of Everything Tour. Read More »

September 12, 2017 at 1:05 am


will.i.am defines new era of music industry, joining Mobile Record Label’s startup Amuse

Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks will.i.am is defining a new type of record label industry as he joins Mobile Record Label’s startup Amuse. Read More »

September 11, 2017 at 10:49 pm


From Smallpools to Diplo’s diverse music, Juice Jam did not disappoint

Juice Jam 2017’s lineup filled the stages at Skytop. The event was filled with crowd surfers, confetti and Pokemon. Read More »

September 11, 2017 at 12:04 am


Annual Syracuse Irish Festival to take place this weekend

Nearly 20 years ago, the first Syracuse Irish Festival took place right in Armory Square. Today, bands from all around the country and even Ireland will gather to perform this weekend. Read More »

September 6, 2017 at 11:28 pm


Q&A: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on the pursuit of fun and funk

Maryland-based band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will play at the Westcott Theater on August 31 with their third album “Pizazz” coming later this fall. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 8:08 pm


3 Hour Power Shower went from an inside middle school joke to playing more than 200 shows

3 Hour Power Shower makes name for itself and brings a taste of the Buffalo music. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 7:17 pm


Rock band O.A.R. to return to Syracuse for the 4th time

American rock band O.A.R. will perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater this fall. Read More »

June 24, 2017 at 10:10 am



The significance of artists taking years-long breaks between album releases

The process of putting out an album is exhausting to say the least, and columnist Jenny Bourque explores this trend from the past and present. Read More »

April 4, 2017 at 10:57 pm


Taking Back Sunday is coming to central New York. Here are 3 things to know about them.

The Long Island band Taking Back Sunday, will play at the Saranac Brewery on August 18. Their music is described as melodic hardcore. Read More »

March 21, 2017 at 11:55 pm


This church holds the only open mic night in Syracuse that are on Mondays

This church has open mic nights every Monday to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for people with all talents and of any religion. Read More »

March 5, 2017 at 11:24 pm


Meet Badfish, the Sublime cover band that melted Westcott Theater last weekend

Badfish, a world-known Sublime tribute band from Rhode Island, rocked the Westcott last Sunday. Read More »

February 28, 2017 at 11:17 pm


The Chainsmokers and Coldplay disappoint with new single, 'Something Just Like This'

Music columnist Christine Chung is really not pleased with this new single from The Chainsmokers and Coldplay. Read More »

February 26, 2017 at 9:31 pm


The original Funk 'n Waffles closed its doors for good. Here's what the last day was like.

Funk 'n Waffles has been a staple on the Hill for years. On Wednesday, the restaurant and music venue closed its doors for good. Read More »

February 23, 2017 at 12:06 am