NYS Music 20​19

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  • In Focus: Breaking Benjamin Brings Mini Rock Festival to Lakeview Amphitheater

    Five bands on the same bill in one night makes for one long, but rocking evening. With so many bands playing it really felt like Breaking Benjamin brought a mini rock festival to the Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse, NY on Saturday August 24.

    There was a great mixture of new and well known faces on the stage performing that night. Opening the evening was one rad rocker-chick named Diamante. Her blue hair and Joan Jett inspired style added to her incredible stage presence.

    Breaking Benjamin Lakeview Amphitheater
    Breaking Benjamin Lakeview Amphitheater

    Next up was another amazingly talented rad rocker chick named Dorothy. Dorothy’s fashion and singing style was completely different, but equally as rocktastic as Diamante. It was great seeing two stylish and talented women opening up this tour. Dorothy has an old school rock sound mixed within with her sound. Diamante may have looked like Joan Jett, but Dorothy sounded more like a Joan Jett vibe/sound.

    Breaking Benjamin Lakeview Amphitheater

    Three Days Grace is one of those bands that you don’t realize how many hits they have on the radio until you see them perform live. They have come a long ways with their lead vocalist change up back in 2013, but their new singer knows how to bring the energy and connect with the crowd.

    Breaking Benjamin Lakeview Amphitheater

    Direct support for this tour was Chevelle. Chevelle is a three piece and always has played as a three piece live with no additional guitarist or tracks. They pride themselves on playing truly live and they don’t disappoint. Chevelle is a band that is all about the music and their performance reflects that. Chevelle is much like Three Days Grace where you just don’t realize how many of their songs have been on the radio over the years.

    Breaking Benjamin Lakeview Amphitheater

    Headliners Breaking Benjamin started out strong with “Red Cold River” while lead vocalist Benjamin Burnley walked out giving the crowd a heart sign then began to sing. Breaking Benjamin had a cool stage set up along with pyros.

    Breaking Benjamin are known for their song mash-ups during their sets and they brought it to Syracuse. This time their mash up consisted of “The Imperial March,” “Cowboys From Hell,” “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Enter Sandman,” “Bulls On Parade,” and they finished with a drum solo from Burnley. Burnley turned the mic over to band members guitarist Keith Wallen and bassist Aaron Bruch to sing a few songs.

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  • In Focus: Lindsey Stirling ‘Shatters’ Syracuse

    It really takes a special talent to bring a performance to life, like the way Lindsey Stirling does. Her show at the great New York State Fair on Friday, August 23 was inspiring. Lindsey can play the violin flawlessly while dancing choreographed parts of her songs with dancers, and alone. It was a beautiful mix of dance, ballet and music. Lindsey performed many of her hits including “The Upside,” “Crystallize” and “Shatter Me.”

  • The Great New York State Fair to Feature Many Regional and Local Acts

    The Great New York State Fair is gearing up to host the biggest event of the summer in Central New York, and kicking off August 21 and running through September 2, the 174th edition of The Great New York State Fair will be host to a wide range of artists, including many local and regional acts.

    This years event boasts an impressive lineup of national artists from all genres, some of which are Grace Potter, Bad Company, Dropkick Murphys, Ice Cube, Theory Of A Deadman, The Roots, Vince Neil of Motley Crue and Gavin Degraw. Regional and local artists and acts that can be seen at The State Fair include Mike Powell & The Black River, The Brownskin Band with Joe Driscoll, C.K. & the Rising Tide, Root Shock and The Lightkeepers, Devinne Myers, CNY Songbirds, Country Swagg, Atkins Riot and Brand New Sin.

    Mike Powell, a Syracuse native, is a prolific writer, songwriter and storyteller. Powell has toured with many greats, and shared the stage with Martin Sexton & Shooter Jennings and is a rising star in the regional scene, with honest and heartfelt songs.

    C.K. & the Rising Tide is an alternative country/folk rock band hailing from Albany. C.K. & the Rising Tide’s brand of Americana features poetic, nostalgic lyrics supported by music that is rooted in rock n’ roll and has a highly emotive baseline.

    The Lightkeepers are a Syracuse-based band that provides a soul, funk, rock, jazzy blues and roots experience. As the 2016 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) winners for “Best New Artist,” The Lightkeepers are now hitting their full stride in 2019. With the previous year delivering high energy performances on “Soundcheck Live” and at the New York State Blues Festival main stage, along with the release of their SAMMY Nominated sophomore album, Talking Man’s Blues, The Lightkeepers are quickly becoming revered for their mind-blowing jams and funky grooves.

    More information is available on the New York State Fair website.

  • All Poets and Heroes, So Last Year and Trevor Grant Draw a Crowd at King of Clubs

    Syracuse band All Poets and Heroes were joined by Rochester’s So Last Year and Trevor Grant of Inclusive Orr at King of Clubs in Syracuse on March 30. All Poets and Heroes have been recording new music and shared some with the audience. The evening highlighted original music and songwriting. King of Clubs in Armory Square is now regularly hosting live music events. The schedule is diverse in genre with a mix of local and national acts. It is definitely a venue to visit with its unique interior, professional sound and light engineer and option to hit the dance floor or a couch.

    • All Poets and Heroes
      All Poets & Heroes
    • Trevor Grant
    • So Last Year

    photos by Azure Eyes Photography

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