Friday the 13th was anything but “unlucky” for the music-loving patrons at The Westcott Theater on 12/13/19! The luckiest listeners were those who arrived by 8 pm. These folks were treated to a…
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Dec 19
Last Tuesday’s tribute to Elton John at The Ridge was hands-down the most well done, and entertaining tribute at the Ridge by far. That is saying a lot, there have been dozens of tribute nights […]
By Susan Coleman · Mon, Aug 19
Nanni’s muscular piano style blends elements of New Orleans, ragtime, blues, jazz and classical elements. Sometimes all in the same song! His warm and accessible vocal stylings handle this wide range…
By Susan Coleman · Tue, Jul 16
The vibe at Pasta’s On The Green on Monday, Feb 11 was relaxing an fun! Several patrons watched performers and gave encouraging support to all that took the stage. No one seemed uneasy or shy. […]
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Feb 14
Joe Driscoll is more than a musician who happens to also be a local politician — he is also an activist with a strong humanitarian focus. When asked about the seed that started the fundraising […]
By Susan Coleman · Mon, Oct 29
For 12-15 yrs in entirety, the Center For the Arts in Homer has been developing its role in this small town tucked to the side of Rt. 81, between Syracuse and Binghamton. Those years started […]
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Oct 7
The 4th Annual Hop Harvest Smoke Out at Ray Brothers BBQ A beautiful drive from every direction. An oasis on Rt. 20. A secret hip and rollicking venue less than 40 minutes from Syracuse…..These are…
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Sep 6
I recently attended an open mic at the Liverpool Limp Lizard. As a resident of Liverpool, I’ve heard that the open mic has become legendary! As a musician, I knew that it was something special […]
By Susan Coleman · Tue, Aug 21
The Ridge sure knows how to put on a show! And by a “show,” I mean a 5-hour fun-filled fest with amazing music, reasonably priced drinks, and delicious and creative foods to choose from. This […]
By Susan Coleman · Fri, Jul 20
How do you feel about sampling creative, flavorful food dishes? Everything from appetizers to entrees to desserts? And more importantly: how do you feel about getting two choices for each? We didn’t…
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Jun 27
Photo by PBCD Studios There’s an event coming to Syracuse that lovers of gourmet food (and intense kitchen competition!) don’t want to miss! We will have a “Chef’s Challenge” return to Central New…
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Jun 14
Michael John Heagerty had an idea: organize something fun, family-friendly, and art-related…. make it a weekly event….on a mid-week day (to make it easier on performers with weekend gigs)…and set it…
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Jun 7
The Full Boar Craft Brewery And Tap Room is tucked away in the Maines Plaza at 628 S. Main Street, behind the North Syracuse Applebees. Once you step inside, you are immersed in a classic […]
By Susan Coleman · Tue, May 15
The fun, high-energy acoustic folk-roots music of The Bog Brothers filled the air at the equally fun Funk n Waffles on a recent Wednesday. Led by multi-instrumentalist Mike Gridley, the band played…
By Susan Coleman · Fri, Mar 9
The Green Gate Tavern, located at 2 Main St. Camillus NY 13031, is a popular gathering site for music fans in the Syracuse area. This fine bar and restaurant hosts a regular open-mic on Tuesdays, […]
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Feb 7
Driving towards the Greenwood Winery & Bistro, located at 6475 Collamer Rd. in East Syracuse, feels like coming upon an oasis in the desert: an unexpected welcoming site in an otherwise barren…
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Jan 24
The bartenders at Kitty Hoynes have it down! They will pour you the neatest, most perfect pint of Guinness. Kitty Hoyne’s is charming in so many other ways. Frequent nights featuring live music, many…
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Dec 3
Crave the warm, haunting sound of an upright bass, bowed and plucked by a smokey-voiced woman? How about the tone of a 1969 Guild hollow-bodied electric guitar played through a fender amp, with the…
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Nov 26
The first icy kiss of winter sends us searching for the coziest, most pleasant place to hang out. On Tuesday, that place was The Ridge in Chittenango. Don’t let the address fool you! This is […]
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Nov 15
How do you like your music? Served up a hot and rocking? With a heaping helping of originals? If you were at the Wescott theater on a recent Friday night, You would be at the […]
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Nov 5
The iconic Syracuse cover band “The Mere Mortals” packed Shiftys on a recent Saturday. Powerful singing, trumpet and tenor sax cut through the crowd noise. Mere Mortals played crowd favorites such as…
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Oct 22
The Ridge (1281 Salt Springs Road Chittenango, NY 13037) recently featured two of the most talented artists and groups in the Syracuse area. A Wednesday night treated us to solo artist Ryan Burdick.…
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Oct 18
Strong Vocals And Amazing Musicians: Two Hour Delay at The Ridge, Friday 9/15/17 Two Hour Delay, fronted by guitarist and lead singer Tim Burns delivers soulful Americana jamming and gorgeous…
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Sep 17
A North Country band, and a north, country band: Mike Powell and the Black River band opened for Canada’s premier rock ‘n roll/country western band, The Sadies. On Thursday September 7th The King Of…
By Susan Coleman · Sat, Sep 9
The “All Poets and Heroes” EP release party is Oct 14 at The Yard in Manlius with Chris Eves & New Normal and Simple Life duo performing. EP’s will be available for $5. […]
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Aug 31
Any night at Shiftys (wings, anyone?!) is a good night. With an ample music schedule and a huge variety of musical acts, it would be difficult to not find something to love about this place! […]
By Susan Coleman · Fri, Aug 25
Ridgestock 2017 was blessed with a beautiful setting and perfect weather — except for a brief, gentle sprinkle towards the end of the evening. The Ridge, located at 1281 Salt Springs Road…
By Susan Coleman · Mon, Aug 21
Alison and Zoë Mullan-Stout, along with Rob Bridge on drums and Blake Propst on stand-up bass, sweetly serenaded an early crowd at Funk ‘n Waffles Syracuse on a recent Friday night. With a mix of…
By Susan Coleman · Wed, Aug 16
Sure, there is place within 20 minutes of downtown Syracuse where you can enjoy a local beer or cider, a grass-fed organic beef burger, and a home grown band, all while enjoying a view of […]
By Susan Coleman · Mon, Aug 14
Natural Beauty at The Ridge: “Fire On The Mountain” I am going to ask you a few questions. You will answer “yes” to every one. Do you like a beautiful setting for your musical experience? […]
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Jul 27
For the uninitiated, “The Boneyard” is the outdoor patio of the venerable Syracuse Dinosaur BBQ. The Boneyard is as comfortable as hanging out in your best friend’s patio, with large picnic tables, a…
By Susan Coleman · Sun, Jul 23
Want to see the happiest looking keyboardist in Syracuse? Get your body (and dancing shoes!) down to Funk and Waffles on Clinton Street any given Monday. Starting promptly at 9 pm — give or take […]
By Susan Coleman · Thu, Jul 20