Live Music/Concerts

X Ambassadors to headline University Union's Bandersnatch concert series
By Megan Callahan
September 28, 2015 - 10:28pm
University Union announces X Ambassadors and Tribe Society as the Bandersnatch Concert Series first yearly show.

University Union’s Bandersnatch Concert Series released its first show of the season, X Ambassadors with special guest Tribe Society on Oct. 7. For those of you who don’t know what the Bandersnatch Concert Series is, come out from beneath your rock and embrace what UU calls its “indie concert series.”

University Union announces Juice Jam 2015 lineup
By Stephanie Jade Wong
August 31, 2015 - 8:42pm
Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015 on Sept. 13.

The wait is over, music lovers! University Union announced the Juice Jam 2015 lineup Monday night on their Instagam, Facebook and Twitter accounts.

UPDATE: BØRNS appears set to play Juice Jam 2015
By NewsHouse Staff
August 31, 2015 - 12:36pm
The Weeknd is not slated for University Union's Sept. 13 music fest as a music website posted erroneous tour dates.

UPDATE, Aug. 31:

Now that University Union has made its official Juice Jam 2015 lineup announcement with Big Sean as headliner, The NewsHouse reviewed its original reporting about The Weeknd as a potential act.

A Year In Review: 2014's top musical moments
By Kate Drozynski
December 16, 2014 - 2:13pm
Goldring Arts Journalism grad student Kate Drozynski picks the best recordings, the best live shows and the best musicians from 2014.

Music is personal. With a bevy of end-of-the-year best-of lists streaming from every outlet, it’s easy to forget that what matters most is how you felt about what you heard in 2014. I’ve been fortunate enough to see and hear a lot of things this year. Sifting through the musical memories and compiling a list of favorite moments is what these wrap-ups are all about. Here are a few moments that made my 2014 worth listening to.

Billy Joel to perform at the Carrier Dome
By Patrick Hosken
December 1, 2014 - 11:26am
The legendary piano man will stop by Syracuse March 20, officials announced this morning.

Last week, entertainment juggernaut AEG Live tipped off local media about an upcoming concert announcement, something they billed as "major."

It doesn't get much more major than Billy Joel.

College students start their Thanksgiving break on a good note with Ingrid Michaelson
By Abby Rose Sugnet
November 24, 2014 - 11:56am
Review: The red-headed singer-songwriter brought her charming pop songs to the State Theatre of Ithaca on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Ingrid Michaelson brought warmth to the snow-covered audience on Saturday at the State Theatre of Ithaca with her wit and beautiful music.

Jenny Lewis brings her sparkly songwriting to Ithaca
By Patrick Hosken
November 9, 2014 - 10:11pm
The former Rilo Kiley singer led a spirited, impressive, career-spanning solo show at the State Theatre of Ithaca on Nov. 8.

Inside the State Theatre of Ithaca Saturday night, it might as well have been 1978. Jenny Lewis, the former lead singer of Rilo Kiley who’s now fortifying an impressive solo career, wears her sonic influences proudly.

EDM group Cash Cash to perform at second Bandersnatch concert
By Patrick Hosken
November 4, 2014 - 4:38pm
The New Jersey dance-pop trio will bring their electronic melodies to the Schine Underground on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Update (Nov. 4): Julian Nelums, an SU student, won a DJ competition to open for Cash Cash, according to University Union social media updates.

The masses have called for more electronic dance music, and University Union has responded in kind.

Diarrhea Planet in Ithaca: Far from a crappy concert
By Kate Drozynski
October 28, 2014 - 4:50pm
Review: Despite being down one guitarist, the Nashville-based power rockers charmed a tiny crowd at The Haunt in Ithaca on Sunday, Oct. 26.

What’s in a name? That which we call Diarrhea Planet by any other name would sound as sweet. Despite, or perhaps in virtue of, having what could possibly be one of the worst band names of the decade, Diarrhea Planet rocked The Haunt in Ithaca, N.Y. last Sunday with their brand of heavy metal, '90s tributes and just plain rock 'n’ roll.

Hip-hop trifecta Huey Cal, Migos and K Camp entertain at Thursday night show
By Ayania N Wellington
October 18, 2014 - 11:41am
SU's National Pan-Hellenic Council brought the three hip-hop acts to Goldstein Auditorium Thursday night for a sold-out evening of DJ-spun delight.

In no time, a fast growing crowd of students and community residents filled the floor and balcony seats of the Goldstein Auditorium at Syracuse University's Schine Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 16. The annual concert event put on by SU's National Pan-Hellenic Council had sold out the night before, and by the looks of the social media of the performers as well students, much anticipation had been built up behind each performance.