NYS Music 2023

Category: Central NY

  • Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness To Headline Syracuse Food Truck Battle

    Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness will be making a detour on his highly coveted US tour, to headline the 2023 Syracuse Food Trucks Battle.

    Andrew McMahon food truck battle syracuse

    Taking place at the New York State Fairgrounds on May 13th, this event will also showcase an impressive supporting lineup of musical guests including nationally touring act, Michigander, plus local favorites: Hard Promises, Brownskin Band, Fondu, My So Called Band, Just Joe and Ryan Mackie.

    If anyone understands renewal, it’s Andrew McMahon. Over the last two decades, the veteran indie-pop
    singer-songwriter has experienced musical rebirth many times, ever since he started entertaining audiences in the ‘00s alt-pop outfit Something Corporate, and he’s consistently arrived on the other side stronger than ever.

    After leading Something Corporate to major chart success in the early 2000s, McMahon soon resurfaced with the more personal solo project Jack’s Mannequin, then moved on to release numerous hook-packed albums under his own name using the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. In 2006, following his own battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), he launched the Dear Jack Foundation, which provides programming to benefit adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer.

    Andrew McMahon food truck battle syracuse

    Through it all, the East Coast-born, SoCal-based singer and musical collaborator has created a stunning catalog of introspective, impossibly catchy piano pop. His new single, “Stars,” is just the latest example of his immeasurable staying power. McMahon is currently releasing music from his new album Tilt At The Wind No More, out March 31 on Nettwerk Music Group.

    In addition to the stellar musical line-up, the Food Truck Battle is Central New York’s largest gathering of food trucks. Fifty plus food trucks will come together for a friendly competition to win the coveted Judge’s Choice & People’s Choice Awards, and a new award this year: the Most Creative/Unique Entry. The festival will offer fun for the whole family with a KidZone featuring live characters, activities, games and more! Craft Beer & Wine Slushie tickets will be available for purchase with valid ID. Over fifty local artists and crafters will be in the Artisan Village located inside the Science & Industry building.

    Tickets for Andrew McMahon at the Syracuse Food Truck Battle are on sale now. For more information, please visit the Food Truck Battle Website

  • The Gaslight Anthem Tour makes 3 Stops in New York this Spring

    Rock band The Gaslight Anthem is following up their 2022 comeback with a headline tour this spring. During the tour, the band will perform at the Buffalo Outer Harbor Site, The Paramount in Huntington, and the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette.

    The Gaslight Anthem Members, from left to right: Benny Horowitz, Brian Fallon, Alex Levine, and Alex Rosamilia

    The band’s 2022 tour marked the first time since 2018 that they performed together.

    The Gaslight Anthem consists of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Rosamilia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, backing vocals). The band first came on the music scene in 2007, with their debut album, Sink or Swim. Their most recent album, Get Hurt, was released in 2014, after which the band went on an indefinite hiatus. After a brief reunion for the 2018 Governor’s Ball Music Festival, the group officially got back together in early 2022. The Gaslight Anthem announced they were working on their yet-to-be-titled new album in Dec. 2022.

    Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. begins the artist presale. Local/venue presales begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. All presales conclude on Feb.16 at 10 p.m. General on-sales begin Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. For more information, please see www.thegaslightanthem.com.

    THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – US TOUR 2023

    MAY

    1 – Houston, TX – House of Blues * †

    2 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater †

    3 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom †

    6 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Music Festival ^

    7 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall *

    9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution * †

    10 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live * †

    12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz * †

    14 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium †

    16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte T

    17 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live * †

    19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino * †

    20 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Outer Harbor Site *

    21 – Wallingford, CT – The Dome at Toyota Presents Oakdale * †

    23 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre *

    25 – Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center *

    26 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount *

    27 – LaFayette, NY – Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards *

  • Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to play JMA Dome this September

    Though The Boss is on tour right now hitting venues in the south, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have promised a return up North. The band announced additional shows in 18 cities to round out their International tour, including at the JMA Dome in Syracuse and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. 

    When their 2023 tour opened in Tampa this February, it had been seven years since Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band last toured in North America. The band has returned with a bang, playing 28-song sets to stadiums across the country. This extended tour means Springsteen will be on the road all year, but as fans know, he was “Born to Run.” 

    Bruce Springsteen

    Springsteen’s newest album, Only the Strong Survive, was released last year. This latest record maintains Springsteen’s storytelling prowess with that twinge of soul that denotes his classic sound. That twinge is amplified with two features from R&B artist Sam Moore. Reports on his tour so far from Rolling Stone and SPIN promise emotional and energetic stage presence.

    Fans can look forward to hearing Springsteen favorites, most known for “I’m on Fire,” “The River,” “Born in the U.S.A,” and dozens of other songs that have since entered the canon of all-American rock n’ roll. Register here before February 19 to buy tickets starting Friday, February 24 at 10 a.m.

    August 9 — Chicago, IL — Wrigley Field

    August 16 — Philadelphia, PA — Citizens Bank park

    August 18 — Philadelphia, PA — Citizens Bank park

    August 24 — Foxborough, MA — Gillette Stadium

    August 28 — Washington, DC — Nationals Park

    August 30 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium

    September 1 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium

    September 7 — Syracuse, NY — JMA Dome

    September 9 — Baltimore, MD — Oriole Park at Camden Yards

    September 12 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena

    November 3 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena

    November 6 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place

    November 8 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome

    November 10 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre

    November 14 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena

    November 16 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena

    November 18 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre

    November 20 — Montreal, QC — Centre Bell

    November 30 — Phoenix, AZ — Footprint Center

    December 4 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum

    December 6 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum

    December 8 — San Francisco, CA — Chase Center

  • Bush performs to Sold-out crowd at Del Lago

    Multi-platinum rock legend Bush performed at The Vine at Del Lago Resort & Casino with support from DEVORA for a sold-out concert. This was just one of the heavy-hitting concerts the venue has drawn in since the post-covid era, and it continues to be a powerhouse for events in the area.

    Kicking off the night was DEVORA, a fresh face in the music scene hailing from Arizona in which front-woman Ariel Devora Levitan describes the genre as “Outlaw Pop.” This is a suitable description as each song performed blended between different genres. Taking the stage dressed in cowboy boots and a hat with a large scorpion necklace, you immediately sense the outlaw country vibes.

    Opening up with the band’s hit “Not Dead Yet,” DEVORA set the show’s pace with an easy listening introduction. Fans were well receptive to the performance as the band transitioned between their songs such as “God Is Dead,” “Fist Fight,” and “Wild West.” Overall, the three-piece band was a tight group that sounded good together and was a fine opener for Bush. With the amount of popularity in the Outlaw genre, I fully expect DEVORA to rise and be included on more tours and festivals quickly.

    It was time for Bush to take the stage and the crowd was getting roudy in anticipation. The lights go out, and the crowd erupts as the band takes the stage with their new song “Identity” from their most recent album “The Art of Survival.” With a glowing orange light show, singer Gavin Rossdale runs across the stage not missing a beat.

    It’s almost like Rossdale is in a musical trance when performing, his body seems to flow freely to the music in sync and the power of his vocals carry through the venue. Bush always puts on a great live show, and this was no exception. Many bands tend to sound overly produced compared to when they perform live, however Bush always delievers a performance that, in my opinion, sounds better than their studio work.

    Bush performed a respectable 16 song set that included many of their hits, such as “Machine Head” right away as the second song. The band didn’t take any breaks and flowed through each song flawlessly. During “Bullet Holes,” Rossdale jumped down from the stage and ran into the crowd to give his performance which was obviously very well recieved.

    Hearing Bush perform their newer music as well as the classics was fun and a grea experience. It’s exciting to see how bands that have been around as long as Bush have continue to make music and deviate from their older sounds. Bush showcased their talent and why they can still sell-out venues with this performance, delievering a fantastic encore which included “The Kingdom,” “Glycerine,” and “Comedown.”

    Bush doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all, especially with the recent announcement they will be touring with Breaking Benjamin this spring. If you have the chance to see Bush, go see them, it’s a really fun show that sounds as good as they do in the studio.

    Setlist: Indentity > Machine Head > Blood River > The Chemicals Between Us > Bullet Holes > The Sound of Winter > Flowers on a Grave > Everything Zen > 1000 Years > Quicksand > Heavy Is the Ocean > More Than Machines > Little Things > The Kingdom > Glycerine > Comedown

    Bush

    DEVORA

  • Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Announces Chamber Series Performance

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has announced the launch of its Chamber Series on Sunday, Feb.
    26, as part of their 47th season.

    The Featured Performers

    The performance will include pieces by Beethoven and Brahms, a program featuring Concertmaster Christina Bouey, Principal Cellist Rosemary Elliott, violinist Anthony Bracewell and guest artist, pianist Vadim Serebryany. The program will feature Beethoven’s lush and lyrically expansive String Trio in E-flat
    and Brahms’ majestic and emotionally turbulent Piano Quartet No. 3.

    It is a privilege to be preparing the Brahms Piano Quartet for a performance with
    beloved colleagues and friends, Tina, Anthony and Vadim. The slow movement is
    a true gem. From the dark, brooding landscape of c minor Brahms transports us
    to e major and a world of serenity and beauty. As I prepare to perform this
    miraculous movement (which starts with a cello solo!) I am reminded of all that
    is good in life, even amidst the suffering of so many in the world.

    Principal Cellist Rosemary Elliott

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra’s mission lies in its professional excellence, vibrant performances, community education, and passion for transformation through music. The Orchestra is devoted to fostering artistic life in the Ithaca and Finger Lakes regions of New York State.

    The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra has a strong commitment to serving its community in a variety of ways. An annual Family Series of concerts (all free admission) was added in 2013. In 2015, the CCO received the national honor of a Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award for the comprehensive school program that reaches over 800 elementary students each year. In 2017, the CCO added a Youth Orchestra program for advanced student musicians that currently has 57 members. In 2019, the first Diversity Fellowships were established to create opportunities for college music majors from underrepresented minority communities. Through partnerships with Longview and Kendal, CCO musicians enjoy regular opportunities to perform for and interact with the senior communities in the Ithaca region.

    Tickets may be purchased by phone, at the door, or at the orchestra’s website

  • Phish Summer Tour includes Syracuse stop, plus 7 Nights at MSG

    Having just celebrated the start of their 40th year with a career-spanning New Years Eve performance at Madison Square Garden, Phish gave a Valentine’s Day gift to fans in the form of Summer 2023 Tour dates. The 23-date Phish tour will include stops at St. Joseph’s Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse, and 7 nights at MSG.

    phish summer tour syracuse

    On Sunday, July 23, Phish will make their second ever appearance at Lakeview Amphitheatre in Syracuse, located on the shore of Onondaga Lake and across the highway from the New York State Fairgrounds. Their first performance in 2016, also a Sunday show, featured the band playing a great deal of songs penned by native son, Jon Fishman.

    phish 7 nights MSG syracuse

    While not billed as a residency like the band’s 13-night Baker’s Dozen run of 2017, the Madison Square Garden shows will feature the band’s second longest stretch at the venue. By the end of the residency, they will bring their total number of shows at the World’s Most Famous Arena to 79, second only to Billy Joel. Check out all the pre and post shows during the 7-night run here.

    photo by Chad Anderson

    The band’s summer 2023 will culminate with their traditional Labor Day Weekend run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO, returning for four nights, August 31-September 3.

    A ticket request period is currently underway at tickets.phish.com and will end on Monday, February 27th at 12PM ET. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, March 3rd at 10AM ET. Specific ticketing information for each show is available at phish.com/tours.

    phish 7 nights MSG syracuse

    Travel Packages will be offered in Alpharetta, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York and Commerce City. All packages include tickets and local hotel accommodations and go on sale Thursday, March 2nd at 11AM local venue time. Every multi-night run has a corresponding multi-night ticket available, including a discounted 7-show ticket available for the Madison Square Garden shows.

    Phish 2023 Tour Dates

    FEBRUARY
    23 – Riviera Maya, Cancún, MX – Moon Palace Cancún (SOLD OUT)
    24 – Riviera Maya, Cancún, MX – Moon Palace Cancún (SOLD OUT)
    25 – Riviera Maya, Cancún, MX – Moon Palace Cancún (SOLD OUT)
    26 – Riviera Maya, Cancún, MX – Moon Palace Cancún (SOLD OUT)

    APRIL
    14 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
    15 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
    17 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA (SOLD OUT)
    18 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA (SOLD OUT)
    19 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA (SOLD OUT)
    21 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
    22 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
    23 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA

    JULY
    11 – Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL
    12 – Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL
    14 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
    15 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
    16 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
    18 – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park – Wilmington, NC
    19 – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park – Wilmington, NC
    21 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA
    22 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA
    23 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
    25 – TD Pavilion at the Mann – Philadelphia, PA
    26 – TD Pavilion at the Mann – Philadelphia, PA
    28 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    29 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    30 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY

    AUGUST
    1 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    2 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    4 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    5 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    25+26 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY
    31 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

    SEPTEMBER
    1 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO
    2 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO
    3 – Dick’s Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, CO

  • Renowned Guitarist Tab Benoit to Perform at Hangar Theatre on Feb. 19

    The illustrious guitarist, Tab Benoit announced his Winter/Spring 2023 Tour at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca. Enjoy songwriter, producer and guitarist, JD Simo open for Benoit on February 19th.

    The Chicago born Benoit has produced with artists such as Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb and Blackberry Smoke. Additionally, Simo’s latest album, Mind Control was released in 2021.  

    tab benoit

    Louisiana Bayou blues guitarist Tab Benoit is renowned for his passionate environmental activism.  Benoit is a powerhouse that you won’t want to miss. He is treasured for his distinctive guitar tone and fiery playing. In 2020, Benoit was inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center Hall of Master Folk Artists. In a recent review of Tab Benoit’s show in Salem, Blues Rock Revue reported, “The final song of the night was “Night Train” from 2005’s Fever on the Bayou which Benoit jammed on for over ten minutes with explosive guitar licks. It was a bring down the house conclusion”

    You also might’ve seen him in the documentary Hurricane on the Bayou. The documentary describes the effects of Hurricane Katrina, calls to protect and restore the Wetlands, and produced a CD to help restore the state’s Coastal Wetlands. Benoit has also been featured in the Sony Picture Classics 2022 movie JazzFest: A New Orleans Story. 

    “From his set opening “Why Are People Like That” to his encore “Medicine”, Benoit had the delighted crowd swinging, singing, and swaying. Benoit’s set was the perfect culmination of three fabulous days of extraordinary music at an extraordinary venue in an idyllic location”

    -Rick Witt

    Tickets for the tour can be purchased here.

    Feb 17 (Fri) – Cleveland OH@House of Blues*

    Feb 18 (Sat) – Niagara Falls NY@Private Event*

    Feb 19 (Sun) – Ithaca NY@Hangar Theater*

    Feb 21 (Tue) – Nashville IN@Brown County Playhouse*

    Feb 23 (Thur) – Kalamazoo MI@Kalamazoo State Theatre*

    Feb 24 (Fri) – Grayslake IL@James Lumbar Center for Performing Arts*

    Feb 25 (Sat) – Skokie IL@North Shore Center for the Performing Arts*

    Feb 26 (Sun) – Madison WI@Barrymore Theater*

    Feb 27 (Mon) – Mankato MN@Hooligans*

    March 1 (Wed) – Milwaukee WI@Turner Ballroom*

    March 2 (Thur) – Viroqua WI@Historic Temple Theater of Viroqua*

    March 3 (Fri) – Iowa City IA@Englert Theatre*

    March 4 (Sat) – Bloomington IL@The Castle Theatre*

    March 6 (Mon) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 7 (Tue) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 8 (Wed) – Memphis TN@Lafayettes Music Room*

    March 10 (Fri) – Jackson MS@Martin’s*

    March 11 (Sat) – New Orleans LA@Tipitina’s*

    March 31 (Fri) – Cedar Park TX@The Haute Spot**

    April 1 (Sat) – Houston TX@Heights Theatre**

    April 2 (Sun) – Dallas TX@The Kessler**

    April 11 (Tue) – Birmingham AL@Saturn

    April 12 (Wed) – Murfreesboro TN@Hop Springs Beer Park

    April 15 (Sat) – St Petersburg FL@Tampa Bay Blues Festival

    April 20 (Thur) – Raleigh NC@Lincoln Theatre

    April 22 (Sat) – Newberry SC@Newberry Opera House

    May 7 (Sun) – New Orleans LA@New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

    June 3 (Sat) – Greeley CO@Greeley Blues Jam

    June 30 (Fri) – Kansas City MO@Knuckleheads Saloon

    July 6 (Thur) – Dayton OH@Levitt Pavilion

    July 8 (Sat) – Johnstown PA@Flood City Music Fest

    Sept 7/8/10 (Thur/Fri/Sun) – Las Vegas NV@Big Blues Bender

    Nov 7/8/9/10/11 (Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat) – Ft Lauderdale FL@The Big Easy Cruise

  • In Focus: Alter Bridge Rock Del Lago in Waterloo

    Alter Bridge made their long-awaited return to Central New York on Friday, February 10, playing to a near-capacity crowd at Del Lago Casino in Waterloo.  The band is touring in support of its 2022 release, Pawns & Kings, and brought along Mammoth WVH in support.

    Formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida, Alter Bridge has released seven studio albums as well as several live albums.  The band consists of Myles Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Mark Tremonti (guitar, vocals), Brian Marshall (bass guitar), and Scott Phillips (drums).  

    The evening kicked off promptly at 8 o’clock with Mammoth WVH playing to an already full house.  The band, fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen), tore through a set of classic rock tracks off their 2021 self-titled release.  Wolfgang delighted the crowd with his pristine vocals and his indisputable guitar talent, tearing through several guitar solos reminiscent of his father.  After a forty-minute set, the band left the stage triumphantly, to a sea of metal horns from the crowd.  

    Excitement in the venue quickly became palpable as the Alter Bridge backdrop rose from behind the stage.  Shortly after the band entered and launched into “Silver Tongue.” With a howl from Myles Kennedy, the set was underway.  The band tore through a mixture of tracks from throughout their nineteen years together.  Kennedy’s vocals, powerful enough to fill a stadium, soared through the venue.

     After a short acoustic set which saw Kennedy play a solo rendition of “Watch Over You,” followed by a Kennedy and Tremonti duet of “In Loving Memory,” the band returned to the stage.  With their return, the opening notes of “Blackbird” by The Beatles were strummed.  The crowd rose in anticipation as the band segued into their song of the same name.   Perhaps the pinnacle of the Alter Bridge catalog, “Blackbird” is a hauntingly beautiful track about the loss of a close friend.  The slow-building track soon erupted into another memorable solo from Tremonti.  

    Like all great things, this evening had to come to a close.  Alter Bridge ended the night where they began nineteen years ago: with their first single, “Open Your Eyes.” The crowd joined, erupting into a full-fledged singalong before the band was through.  

  • New York State Blues Festival Announces Headliners, Including Blues Legend Buddy Guy

    The New York State Blues Festival has announced the headlining acts for the 2023 edition of the event, happening June 15-17 at Chevy Court at the NYS Fairgrounds.

    New York State Blues Festival
    Buddy Guy is headlining the New York State Blues Festival.

    The New York State Blues Festival, one of the largest free blues events in the Northeast, has announced the headlining acts for the 2023 year. The festival is an annual three-day event that showcases a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, with roots saturated in tradition and vision. Their mission statement is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture, educating on the role of the blues in the development of popular music in the US and around the world.

    Healing night one of the festival is the blues rock guitar duo Blood Brothers featuring Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia. The second night features the Memphis-based group, Southern Avenue, bringing bring their deeply soulful funky grooves. The last night always features the biggest names, with blues legend Buddy Guy, who has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and more. Samantha Fish plays the support spot just prior to him.

    A variety of food vendors will be onsite and wine & beer will be sold. The New York State Blues Festival is free to attend, with all ages welcome. Parking in the Fairground’s Brown Lot is available for $10 per car and $5 per motorcycle. If you would like to enhance your experience, ProAct Blues Club VIP passes are currently available, and early bird pricing is in effect until 11 a.m. Friday, April 7.

    Main Stage

    Thursday, June 15

    4 pm – GATE OPENS

    5:30 pm – 6:45 – Fillmore Blues Band

    7:15 pm – 8:30 pm – Brandon Santini

    9:00 pm – 11 pm – Blood Brothers ft. Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia

    Friday, June 16

    3 pm – GATE OPENS***

    4 pm – 4:45 pm – Neil Minet Band

    5 pm – 5:45 pm – Terry Mulhauser & Friends

    6:15pm – 7:15pm – Los Blancos

    7:45pm – 9pm – Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers

    9:30 pm – Southern Avenue

    Saturday, June 17

    12 pm – GATE OPENS

    1 pm – 1:40 – Blues Ignition

    2:10 pm – 3:05 pm – Nate Gross Band

    3:30 pm – 4:25 pm – Brownskin Band

    4:50 pm – 5:45 pm – Earl Slick & the Ripcords

    6:10 pm – 7:15 pm – Jason Ricci & the Bad Kind

    7:45 pm – 9 pm – Samantha Fish ft. Jesse Dayton

    9:30 pm – 11 pm – Buddy Guy

    Side Stage

    Thursday, June 15

    6:45 pm & 8:30 pm – DAMDOG Duo

    Friday, June 16

    5:50 pm & 7:20 pm – Midnite Mike

    Saturday, June 17

    1:45 pm & 3:05 pm – Paul LeClair

    4:25 pm, 5:45 pm, & 7:20 pm – Raedwald Howland-Bolton

  • SAMMY Awards Announce 2023 Nominees

    Preparing for the 2023 SAMMY Awards show, local media and Hall of Fame inductees came together to build excitement for this year’s upcoming award ceremony on March 3 at The Palace Theater on James Street in Syracuse. The SAMMY Awards has become well appreciated within the Central New York music community, going back to 1993.

    SAMMY awards 2023
    Hall of Fame Inductees – Perri Sage Photography

    The SAMMYs will honor Hall of Fame nominees, as well as presenting awards in 14 different categories, as well as a People’s choice award. The night will also feature performances from Brownskin Band, The Carolyn Kelly Blues Band, Chuck Schieles Quatro, Not Robots! and Trauma Cat.

    On February 7, the SAMMY hall of famers and representatives get together to hold the annual awards show press conference. Hosted at the home of SubCat Studios, founded in 2001, were more than willing to help present and prepare for this year’s awards. 

    For the 2023 SAMMY Awards, Hall of Fame inductees include, Larry Hoyt, Carolyn Kelly, Doug Thaler along with nominated music educator of the year Kevin Dorsey and Irving Kaufman for the lifetime achievement award. Early Tuesday morning, a few hall of famers gave insight on the SAMMYs and their contribution to the awards show over the years.

    SAMMY awards 2023
    Perri Sage Photography

    Honoree Larry Hoyt shared, “The SAMMYs is really great in so many ways for so many different reasons. We have so many talented people here in Central New York who deserve more recognition than they normally would receive.” Hoyt began writing for the Syracuse Post Standard and along the way became a part of the original committee that brought the SAMMYs together.

    Along with Hoyt, NYS Music spoke music educator of the year Kevin Dorsey. Dorsey has been a music educator in the Syracuse district for 25 years and previously won two SAMMY awards in his past years as a musician. Dorsey stated, “I’m honored and I’m humbled really.. This is what I’ve wanted to do with  my life and there’s people out there who feel like I’ve done it at a level that’s deserving of recognition. People are recognizing the work I’ve done with my students and I’ve had 3,000 students in the past 25 years and I’m truly honored.”

    SubCat Studios – Perri Sage Photography

    2023 SAMMY NOMINEES

    BEST JAZZ ALBUM

    • London McDaniel – The Christmas Album • Shawn Seals & SMX – Color
    • Test Kitchen – Wings of Dreams

    BEST AMERICANA ALBUM

    • Brian and the Beautiful Birds – Brian and the Beautiful Birds
    • Christian Parker – Every Passing Mile
    • The Dirty Doves – Bumblebee Brandywine
    • John Cadley – I Never Knew
    • The Rollin’ Rust – Road Rats

    BEST OTHER STYLE ALBUM

    • Jeff Tripoli – Wabi Sabi
    • Jim Elenteny – Twelve String AcousticGuitar Music
    • Max Scialdone – Christmas Songs
    • Tom Rasely – Nylon
    • The Turbulents – Stick to the Script
    2023 SAMMYs Sponsors

    BEST ELECTRONIC ALBUM

    • AK Kastro – 2009
    • C-u-RT – The Yellow Seahorse
    • Everett – Alien’s Attempt
    • Mazedude – Game Remix, Tracker Homage • The Stranger – Cold Out Here

    BEST JAM BAND ALBUM

    • Adam Brooks – Ain’t All About You
    • Anthony Saturno – Mixed Bag of Beans, Vol. 1 • Master Thieves – Wanderlust

    BEST POP ALBUM

    • Amoreena – The Garden
    • Cloey Tierno – I Fell in Love with the Rain • DreaMe – Chapter 22 New Beginnings
    • Jess Novak – Bad Bitch
    • Keith Calveric – Untold

    BEST HARD ROCK ALBUM

    • Gainer – A Blackened Embrace
    • Head Underwater – It Gets Worse
    • No Blush – No Blush
    • Our 11th Hour – Of Halos & Hand Grenades • Stone Thrower – This is Permanent

    BEST R&B ALBUM

    • FB – For U
    • FB – For U Too
    • Nate Glyn – Greatest Hits (2017-22)
    • Shawn Seals & SMX – Session Files #1

    BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM

    • Bell & Sgroi – Candy Apple
    • The Kiwis – Strange Danger
    • Sound Discard – Riptide
    • Steven Page – Excelsior
    • Trauma Cat – The Truth Doesn’t Live Here

    BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER

    • Breaking Bones – Sleepyhead
    • Cam Caruso – On the Other Side (5 YearAnniversary Edition)
    • Gina Holsopple – All the Things I Wanna Hear
    • Jason Decker – Fall Under The Sun
    • Paul Case – This Love

    BEST COUNTRY ALBUM

    • Lisa Gentile – Start Flying
    • Mike Gibson – Suburban Hillbilly • Steven Cali – Own Kinda Fix
    • Tink Bennett – Collaborations
    • Whiskey Hollow Rush – Linda Lu

    BEST ROCK ALBUM

    • Ben Wayne – spectator
    • Bradford Allen – Selfishly Empathetic
    • Glass Image – Mixed Emotions
    • Irv Lyons Jr. – What Are We Fighting For
    • O T B (Old Tall Buildings) – Lost In The Loud

    BEST HIP-HOP OR RAP ALBUM

    • Blackman Preach – 12 Years Gone
    • Christenelle Diroc – With Synchronosity & Serendipity
    • FB and Exoticz – The Round Table
    • Slick Fashionz & Queeto ABF – The World Is Yours • The WiZdom G.O.A.T. – Perseverance

    BEST SINGLE

    • Adam Brooks – Gone & Forgotten
    • All Poets & Heroes – Give It To Me Straight • MániSoul – Run This Back
    • The Real RAW Breed – Sun Don’t Shine
    • Ryla – Intuition

    Held at the Landmark Theater starting in 1993, the SAMMYs are more than ready to recognize the talent of the music community in Central New York for 2023. For 30 years the awards show has been acknowledged as one of the number one local music events hosted in Syracuse, New York. With that said, mark the date, as the 2023 SAMMY Awards will be one to remember!

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