concert

March 2, 2018 - 10:27am
Three EDM artists brought a 'euphoric vibe' to Westcott Theater's last show of the month.

It’s midterm time for students here in Syracuse, New York, and everyone’s stress levels are inevitably higher than necessary.

“What’s the best way to relax and jump-start the flow of those creative juices?” one may ask. Well obviously the right answer is … a concert on a Wednesday night!

February 18, 2018 - 4:29pm
The concert was part of ‘Cuse for Good: Social Justice, an event that aimed to bring social justice discussions to campus.

At 23 years old, Joey Bada$$ performed Saturday night at Syracuse University with a swagger and skills beyond his years. From the moment he stepped on stage he created an energy with the crowd in Goldstein Auditorium that lasted throughout the entire performance.

February 10, 2018 - 12:41am
WERW started the spring semester with sounds of Syracuse University favorites Feb. 8.

WERW’s Spring Launch Party jet streamed the largest student-run radio station into a fresh and new semester. The kick-off took place in the Schine Underground Center from 8-10 p.m. and showcased three top-notch acts: campus favorite Charlie Burg, Varsity, and long time friend Vundabar. General Manager Allison Carr was feeling bittersweet describing her role in setting up WERW’s launch party; this would be her last one.

February 9, 2018 - 9:34pm
English EDM trio Above and Beyond played all their fan-favorites at a newly opened concert venue on Thursday.

The venue was packed body-to-body, people were moving to their own beats in secluded corners, and tears were flowing as the crowd echoed the words of Above & Beyond's every song.

February 6, 2018 - 3:34pm
The bass duo has partnered with The NewsHouse for the #NHxGanja concert photography contest.

Belgian bass duo Ganja White Night is set to perform in Syracuse at Wescott Theater on Feb. 13. If you don't have tickets yet, there's still a chance for you to see their performance.

September 21, 2017 - 12:22pm
The legendary Beatles singer is expected to draw 35,000 fans to his first-ever SU concert.

This Saturday night, the highly anticipated, sold-out Paul McCartney concert will take place at the Carrier Dome. The guitarist and singer is set to take the stage for 35,000 fans.

Set-up for the show began on Wednesday, after two months of preparation. On Thursday, speakers and lights are being brought in on 22 trailers of equipment, on top of the nine that arrived earlier in the week.

September 10, 2017 - 8:40pm
Review: The Diplo-headlined music festival started strong, but petered out as the audience dwindled.

By 11 a.m. buses full of glittery girls in crop tops and boys in partially buttoned Hawaiian shirts and started the trek to South Campus. The lineup at Juice Jam 2017 consisted of Diplo, Ugly God, MØ, Smallpools, and Jeremy Zucker. The first three sets would’ve been enough to fill the fun day of music most students were looking for, but Ugly God and Diplo’s sets left something to be desired.

September 10, 2017 - 9:47am
Review: The lead singers for the '90s rock acts have distinct approaches as to how to celebrate their familiar hits.

Darkness was beginning to fall on the final Lakeview Amphitheater concert of the summer as the crowd shuffled around, eagerly anticipating the first of the evening’s co-headliners. The lights then shut off abruptly, much to the delight of the audience and the opening piano chords of Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” lingered against the backdrop of dusk.

September 9, 2017 - 7:05pm
Releasing a new album, the B-52s singer has gone solo for the first time in her career.

Cindy Wilson, of new-wave band The B-52s, is releasing her first full-length studio album and touring the United States while singing her own psychedelic, emotion-packed, electropop tunes.

“I am balls-to-the-wall excited about this album,” Wilson says of her upcoming Change out Nov. 17.

Wilson and her band performed at Syracuse’s Funk 'n Waffles, the sweet and savory waffle café-turned-music club that has become Armory Square's live music hot spot.

“Syracuse was so much fun,” Wilson said. “Everyone was really supportive about this album coming out.”

April 25, 2017 - 10:24am
The ex-Beatles star comes to Central New York this fall for the first time.

For the first time ever, Paul McCartney will perform in the Carrier Dome on Sept. 23.

The show will be a part of the British star's One On One tour. Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. with a special pre-sale for American Express card holders April 26 at 10 a.m.

The concert was announced by Pete Sala, Syracuse University’s chief vice president and chief campus facilities officer, and Mark Shulman, the senior vice president at The Bowery Presents. The 74-year-old will play a three-hour non-stop show performing songs from throughout his musical career.