Week of Events
Big ‘G’ Jam
Big ‘G’ Jam is back for its 10th annual celebration — a full weekend of jam bands, funk grooves, and rock 'n' roll under the summer sun. This all-ages event brings together music lovers from [...]
Porchfest Boonville 2025
Porchfest Boonville 2025August 16–17, 2025 All throughout Boonville, NY(In conjunction with Woodsmen’s Field Days weekend) Two days. Dozens of porches. Local music. Street performers. Food vendors. Artisans. Community.That’s Porchfest — and this August, Boonville is [...]
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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August 17, 2025 -Songwriters Showcase at The Yard
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August 17, 2025 -Nachos & Blancos
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August 17, 2025 -Loren Barrigar
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August 17, 2025 -Kronosaurus
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August 17, 2025 -Let Loose
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August 17, 2025 -Rock Voices Syracuse
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August 17, 2025 -Syracuse Irish Session
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August 17, 2025 -The X’Plozionz
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August 17, 2025 -Harmonic Collective
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August 17, 2025 -Pat Tato’s Last Open Mic
Songwriters Showcase at The Yard
Songwriters Showcase at The Yard in Manlius is a new every Sunday afternoon event. It runs from 1:00 to 3:00. The Yard is a unique place to play with artisan shops, a brewery and cafe. [...]
Nachos & Blancos
Join us on August 17 for our once-a-month rockin’ rhythm and roots par-tay at The 443! It’s the best hang in town, and we can’t think of a better way to spend Sunday afternoon than [...]
Loren Barrigar
FREE and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair to sit in the shade. Held inside if inclement weather.
Kronosaurus
The Willow Rock Oktoberfest fun continues through to this Sunday with Kronosaurus playing from 3-6PM!
Rock Voices Syracuse
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rock-voices-syracuse... Join Rock Voices community choir for an evening of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a full band and choir. And our theme this summer is (drumroll please)... one-hit wonders! This set list is packed with [...]
Syracuse Irish Session
Every 3rd Sunday of the month find us at The Brae Loch in Cazenovia NY. Parking is in the restaurant's lot.Central New York musicians who love traditional Irish music gather to share their love of [...]
The X’Plozionz
Once Again It’s ON!!! The X’Plozionz!!! Will Be Banging Out That Old School Jams For The Cortland NY St On Van Hoesen. Come On Out & Dance. IT’S GONNA BE A PARTY 4 YOUR SUNDAY FUNDAY!!!
Harmonic Collective
Come sing with award-winning a cappella chorus Harmonic Collective in July and August 2025! Five rehearsals and two performances; one at the NY State Fair and one at a Syracuse Mets game! All ages and [...]
Pat Tato’s Last Open Mic
Hey y'all it's Pat! It's been my honor creating and hosting an open mic here in Syracuse for the past few years at Funk n Waffles Downtown Shoutout to everyone who's been with me from [...]
Monday, August 18, 2025
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August 18, 2025 -Thurbs & Underground River
Thurbs & Underground River
Underground River: Deep psychedelic rocks formed primarily on the banks of the Susquehanna, Underground River is the solo project of Johnson City, NY based artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Hunter Davidsohn. Hunter’s finger-picked styling and melodic [...]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025 -Educational Initiative w/ Aaron Wunsch
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August 19, 2025 -GeriRig
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August 19, 2025 -Crowbar & Eyehategod
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August 19, 2025 -Mood Swing
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August 19, 2025 -Blues Beatles
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August 19, 2025 -LaFayette Community Band
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August 19, 2025 -Eddie 9V w/ OTB
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August 19, 2025 -Noisy Boys
Educational Initiative w/ Aaron Wunsch
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE - Free to all!Since ancient times, music has been heard to reflect the resonances of the natural world. Over time, composers of many cultures have taken inspiration from Nature and found ways of [...]
GeriRig
Come out to the Fingerlakes Mall for some amazin' food and rockin' tunes at the #SYRFoodTruck Takeover!
Crowbar & Eyehategod
Crowbar & Eyehategod return to CNY to demolish The Lost Horizon! Featuring support from Void Emperor, Queiscent Mantis & Faction Zero Doors at 6pm 16+ General Admission Tickets are $25+ fees in advance and will [...]
Mood Swing
Free Concert in at the Ernest N Casale Amphitheater in the beautiful Clay Central Park! Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy this wonderful, outdoor show! And, don't forget your dancing shoes
Blues Beatles
3 Nights of Blues Beatles - August 18th, 19th & 20th The Blues Beatles Band Plays Beatles Songs With Blues TwistAll sales are final Seating is subject to change Dinner menu available 1 hour before [...]
Eddie 9V w/ OTB
Eddie 9V has powered up. The Georgia-born bandleader has rapidly grown from a local blues scene favorite to an internationally recognized artist with a fresh, fiery take on Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk. His [...]
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 -Fritz’s Polka Band
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August 20, 2025 -Nicholas Phan
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August 20, 2025 -Rachel Dara
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August 20, 2025 -Sam Vecchio
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August 20, 2025 -Wings & Strings at The Coop
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August 20, 2025 -Chris Taylor
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August 20, 2025 -The Monterey’s
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August 20, 2025 -Nancy Kelly
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August 20, 2025 -Tate Morton
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August 20, 2025 -The Blues Beatles
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August 20, 2025 -Yarn
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August 20, 2025 -OPEN MIC WITH ROLLAND BRUNET
Fritz’s Polka Band
Syracuse Area Music Hall of Famers, Fritz's Polka Band, featuring Fritz Scherz (2023 National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame Inductee), Gabe Vaccaro, Frank Nelson and Tim Quinn will perform at this park for the Chittenango [...]
Nicholas Phan
2025 GRAMMY winner Nicholas Phan is “one of the world’s most remarkable singers” (Boston Globe). Don’t miss the chance to hear him in Schubert’s timeless and heartrending love story in the form of a song [...]
Rachel Dara
Central Square, New York!!! I’m playing @lastlaptavern TONIGHT from 5:30-8pm. Come on by for a great time!!! #centralsquareny #centralsquare #upstateny #syracusemusic #syracuse
Sam Vecchio
Let’s give it up for Sam Vecchio as he takes the stage, jamming out to all your favorite tunes from every corner of the music world! From throwback classics to modern hits, get ready for [...]
Wings & Strings at The Coop
Every Wednesday at Coop- $1.50 chicken wings and live blue grass music featuring Coyote & Crow, Harmonic Dirt, and more- checkout our website for the music schedule or to recommend a local bluegrass band!
Chris Taylor
This is a free concert. Bring your lawn chair and come out and enjoy the band. The Lions Club and Central Square Boys Scouts will be selling refreshments and Project Bloom will have their 50/50 [...]
Tate Morton
Where:Shine: Music at the GazeboRain: American Legion Unit 858When: August 20thTime: 6 pm to 8 pmFeaturing: Tate Morton from Mallory NY Come one, come allBring your chair, blanket, bug spray and be ready to dance, [...]
The Blues Beatles
3 Nights of Blues Beatles - August 18th, 19th & 20th The Blues Beatles Band Plays Beatles Songs With Blues TwistAll sales are final Seating is subject to change Dinner menu available 1 hour before [...]
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 -Joe Whiting Band w/ The Blacklites
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August 21, 2025 -The Ripcords
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August 21, 2025 -WITHIN THE RUINS with special guests Ov Sulfur, Animate The:End, Slum Lord
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August 21, 2025 -The Nelson Brothers
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August 21, 2025 -John Westcott
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August 21, 2025 -Bad Alibi
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August 21, 2025 -Ox Hunt, Clove, and Alison Mullan-Stout
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August 21, 2025 -Open Mic at Gerber’s
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August 21, 2025 -Ready to Strike
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August 21, 2025 -Fulton Community Band
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August 21, 2025 -The Amalgamators
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August 21, 2025 -ghst rnnr w/s/g Matty Travers & Chloe Danes
Joe Whiting Band w/ The Blacklites
Your favorite Thursday nights are back! FREE outdoor concerts, local art vendors curated by Wildflowers and all the good people that show up to boogie. EVERY THURSDAY from 5 to 9pm in August (Downtown Syracuse) [...]
WITHIN THE RUINS with special guests Ov Sulfur, Animate The:End, Slum Lord
Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or Legal Guardian
The Nelson Brothers
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Oneida Lake while listening to music from The Nelson Brothers Band! FREE CONCERT and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Located at the beautiful Joseph F. William Memorial Park and Beach in [...]
John Westcott
Where:Shine: Music at the GazeboRain: American Legion Unit 858When: August 21stTime: 6 pm to 8 pmFeaturing: John Westcott Come one, come allBring your chair, blanket, bug spray and be ready to dance, relax and have [...]
Ox Hunt, Clove, and Alison Mullan-Stout
This month's featured artists are Ox Hunt, Clove, and Alison Mullan-Stout for our Monthly Songwriters In The Round series at Pink Rock Culture Co-op. The Classic "Songwriters in the Round" is aNashville-Style Round-robin music format [...]
Open Mic at Gerber’s
A wonderful open mic. Great food, people, beverages and positive music vibes. Message me for a spot or sign up at Gerbers. Always a good time! 16 Liberty Street, Utica.
Ready to Strike
STRIKERS!!! Our long awaited return to the Great NYS Fair is HAPPENING!! Thurs, August 21st We'll be rocking the West end Stage!! Be there!!
The Amalgamators
The Amalgamators return for their Monthly show Downstairs! 8pm doors $10 pwyc
ghst rnnr w/s/g Matty Travers & Chloe Danes
ghst rnnr is the newest project from Syracuse, NY native Nick Burger. Post break up of pop punk band Of Fortune & Fame in 2014, acoustic folk ensemble Ahnest! playing their last show in 2018 [...]
Friday, August 22, 2025
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August 22, 2025 -Jasper String Quartet
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August 22, 2025 -Jesse Derringer
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August 22, 2025 -Mortician, Deteriorot, Prophecy, Ametropia, and Abhorrent Desolation
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August 22, 2025 -The CobbleRockers
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August 22, 2025 -Kid Roscoe
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August 22, 2025 -Mama Look!
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August 22, 2025 -BILL CHARLAP TRIO
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August 22, 2025 -KRUSH
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August 22, 2025 -Ghost of Spring Street w/s/g ThePhipps & The Funks + Pat Torrio
Jasper String Quartet
This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required The prizewinning Jasper String Quartet is hailed as being “flawless in ensemble and intonation, expressively assured and beautifully balanced” (Gramophone). The Quartet is [...]
Jesse Derringer
THE VOICE! THE MUSIC! THE SHOW!SAMMY Award Nominee Jesse Derringer performs a show like no other. He combines great singing, music, comedy and impressions in to one entertainment spectacular. Whether you dance to some great [...]
Mortician, Deteriorot, Prophecy, Ametropia, and Abhorrent Desolation
Get ready for a bone-crushing night! We’re thrilled to announce that the full lineup has been locked in! Mortician is making their return to Syracuse, NY on Friday, August 22! Featured acts: Mortician, Deteriorot, Prophecy, [...]
The CobbleRockers
The CobbleRockers are hitting the stage! Join us Friday, Aug. 22nd, 6–8 PM at Lewis Park in Minoa for a summer night of music you won’t forget . We’ll also be doing a special tribute to Timmy [...]
Mama Look!
MAMA LOOK! makes their Downstairs debut! 8pm doors $10 PWYC Mama Look! is the convergence of three singer/songwriters in the Finger Lakes, united by their deep admiration for one another’s musical and artistic journeys. For [...]
BILL CHARLAP TRIO
The Sherwood Inn is now offering an exclusive 3-course dinner before the Skaneateles Music Festival’s summer concert series atAnyela’s Vineyards. Date: August 23rd, 2025Dinner: 5:30pm-7:30pmConcert: 8:00pmCost: $125 per person Performers:BILL CHARLAP TRIO(Concert tickets sold separately) [...]
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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August 23, 2025 -MOONSTRIKE: JASPER QUARTET with JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE
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August 23, 2025 -B-Shift
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August 23, 2025 -Escape (Journey Tribute), Battery (Metallica Tribute), Blizzard of Oz (Ozzy Tribute) & Brother Floyd (Southern Rock)
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August 23, 2025 -Stay Tuned!
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August 23, 2025 -Fed Ash w/ With Teeth, Rat Kind & Bitter Mess
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August 23, 2025 -Still Kickin’
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August 23, 2025 -CROWN OF BONES: A Burlesque Comic Book
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August 23, 2025 -Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party
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August 23, 2025 -Calya Lea w.s.g. Emmett Scott
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August 23, 2025 -The Surrogates, Royal Dog Easy Blame & Colder Weather
MOONSTRIKE: JASPER QUARTET with JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE
MOONSTRIKE: JASPER QUARTET with JEROD IMPICHCHAACHAAHA’ TATE Chickasaw musician Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate leads his own captivating tale, Moonstrike, interweaving three American Indian legends about the moon. This evocative story is set to original and traditional [...]
Escape (Journey Tribute), Battery (Metallica Tribute), Blizzard of Oz (Ozzy Tribute) & Brother Floyd (Southern Rock)
We’re combining two powerhouse shows into one incredible Saturday! Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025 for an unforgettable night featuring: EscapeWe’re combining two powerhouse shows into one incredible Saturday! Join us on Saturday, August [...]
Still Kickin’
Still Kickin Rocks the Cash Bash Music Festival @ the Ovid VfwAugust 23,20251 to 10pm1pm Gravel,4pm Memphis express and 7pm Still Kickin'.Save the date.......
CROWN OF BONES: A Burlesque Comic Book
CROWN OF BONES: A Burlesque Comic Book August 23, 2025 | The Palace Theater, Syracuse, NY | Doors at 5 PM Monsters, mayhem, and burlesque—oh my! Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience as we unleash CROWN OF BONES, [...]
Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of [...]
Calya Lea w.s.g. Emmett Scott
Calya Lea w/ Special Guests, every Saturday in August! 8pm $10/pwyc Support the downstairs! Become a member or donate to the Programming Fund! thedownstairsithaca.com/membership
The Surrogates, Royal Dog Easy Blame & Colder Weather
Old man pop punk form Syracuse, NY ///// More Fancy Frankfurter than Regal Canine ///// post-hardcore punk/screamo/noise-rock ///// Syracuse, NY post-hardcore punk/screamo/noise-rock that's not afraid of a little sludge and a little melody.