This week is packed full of goodies. Take your pick!
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm, our BEST SEASON IN RIDGE HISTORY begins…. We’ll kick the summer off as we always have, celebrating the genius of Bob Dylan with an only-at-The-Ridge collaboration some of CNY’s most talented musicians.
We’ll have great in-house food, our food truck friends at Toss & Fire Wood Fired Pizza, and of course, drink options galore. Don’t miss the start of an incredible summer of music at our place! Tickets (seasons passes available too!) at https://the-ridge-100172.square.site/event-tickets
Wednesday
Sunrot, Flotsam, Fed Ash, Void Emperor, Amok at THE LOST HORIZON Doors 6 pm.
Thursday
Single Release Alert!
Free.99 Thursday night at Funk ‘n Waffles. Bring your friends out to boogie with some of our favorite boys in Skunk City 8 pm
Friday
Sub Rosa (adj.): Happening or done in secret. It literally means “under the rose” in Latin. The rose, an ancient symbol for secrecy.
https://subrosasessions.my.canva.site/
meeting place for guided walk to venue:
The Tectonic Hand sculpture in front of city hall in downtown Syracuse at 5:55pm
The secret speak-easy style music venue in Downtown Syracuse caps attendance to 80 persons to maintain the intimacy. Bringing the ‘best under the radar music from around the world’ for an intimate concert experience.
This session features Baltimore-based Americana roots-rock band, June Star, fronted by Andrew Grimm whose evocative vocal stylings can’t be mistaken for anyone else’s. “Peerless writing, sheer dynamisms, and originality of everything.” Accompanied by one of the best pedal steel players tastefully supporting every turn of emotion Andrew brings.
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Khalil Jade, a modern folk artist who sweetly and soulfully sings heart-centered originals leaving an impression on all who listen. Khalil Jade’s music serves as a beacon of positivity, seamlessly blending elements of folk, Americana, and blues into her captivating originals. Her songs feature soothing vocals and complimentary guitar melodies, paired with relatable lyrics that reflect upon life’s joys, struggles, and profound moments.
Admission includes libations and refreshments gratis.
Sub Rosa Sessions is the revival of an intimate monthly concert series of the same name which ran for nearly 4 years in Syracuse, NY. Hosted by it’s original host, Singer-Songwriter Amanda Rogers, who curates the concerts with hand-picked high-quality artists from around the world, bringing a unique and intimate listening experience to CNY in a new secret downtown Syracuse location with a fresh new team.
Saturday
Take the kiddos out to Chittenango for Ozstravaganza. Mr. Monkey hits the stage at 1 pm. A FEMALE FRONTED FULL ON ROCK & ROLL SHOW ! oz-stravaganza.com
Live at The Yard Amphitheater on Saturday, June 1st: Hard Promises: The Music of Tom Petty!
Show tickets: tinyurl.com/June1RBQ
Hard Promises is New York State’s longest performing and largest drawing Tom Petty Tribute show. Hard Promises is comprised of five veteran Central New York musicians featuring current and former members of Kane, Benny Mardones’ Hurricanes, The Shop, Zoid, Joe Bonamassa band, Tickets, Custom Taylor, and Jake Fake and the Liars. The members of Hard Promises have shared the stage with Starship, Eddie Money, Dickey Betts, Blues Traveler, Loverboy, Lou Gramm, Joan Jett, Blue Oyster Cult, Great White, Spin Doctors, and the legendary B.B. King.
Hard Promises has performed for, literally, 10’s of thousands of people at festivals and casinos. Their annual Petty Fest concerts have drawn over 1,800 attendees each of the last three years.
Most recently, Hard Promises was chosen to perform on the new national television show, Clash of the Tributes. Filmed in June at the Hard Rock Resort and Casino in June 2021, season one will air nationwide in January 2022.
“One of our favorites every year at the Great New York State Fair” Troy Wafner, New York State Fair Director, as seen on WSYR 9 daily talk show, Bridge Street, 2019
“If you want to feel like you are at a live Tom Petty show, these are the guys” Paul Picarri, Founder of America’s Largest drawing Led Zeppelin band, Get the Led Out
“Hard Promises was chosen to be on our national Television show, Clash of the Tributes over, literally, 80 other Tom Petty Tribute Bands.”- John Campbell, Executive Producer, Clash of the Tributes
“Petty fans appreciate the care taken with the music and the fact that they don’t try to be impersonators. Top notch musicians paying homage to the incredible songwriting of Tom Petty”- Nick Caplan, Program Director, Dinosaur Radio, Central New York
Sunday
Catch Jess Novak rockin’ in the Dinosaur BBQ Boneyard 4pm Sunday.
pop. rock. soul. love.
guitar. loop. electric violin. voice. piano. percussion.