Live Music/Concerts

Cloud Nothings, Tyvek and Popular Music: Not your average punk show
By Patrick Hosken
October 10, 2014 - 5:28pm
Review: Three raucous acts took the stage at the Lost Horizon on Thursday, Oct. 9 for an evening of guitar noise and explosive energy.

Thursday's punk concert at the Lost Horizon had teeth that bit. That much is easy to discern. What's difficult to pinpoint, however, is when that realization actually set in.

Cloud Nothings getting more comfortable being themselves
By Patrick Hosken
October 8, 2014 - 10:10pm
The indie rock trio have toured all over the world, and Thursday night, they bring their manic energy to Syracuse's Lost Horizon.

Cloud Nothings, the full-band outgrowth of Dylan Baldi's teenage songwriting efforts, have been labeled "fuzzy power pop", "freewheeling sludge rock" and even an "answer to Foo Fighters' 'Everlong...

Trippy Turtle booked for first Bandersnatch of fall semester
By Patrick Hosken
September 28, 2014 - 8:37pm
University Union announces the Oct. 14 concert will feature support from one or more acts to be announced later.

Update (Sept. 28): GoldLink, a D.C.-based rapper, will open the show, as per University Union social media updates.

Apparently our pleas for guitar music have fallen on deaf ears.

Tweedy's folky family affair warms Ithaca crowd
By Patrick Hosken
September 25, 2014 - 12:11pm
Review: Wilco's Jeff Tweedy brought his new solo project, which includes his son Spencer on drums, to the State Theate of Ithaca on Sept. 24.

It’s impossible to talk about Tweedy without mentioning familial dynamics. Because the band consists of a celebrated folk veteran in front and his son, 18, on drums, it’s easy to study their onstage movements and gestures, hoping for a glimpse of the natural warmth of their relationship.

Fall 2014 Concert Preview: What to see in CNY
By Patrick Hosken
September 11, 2014 - 12:13pm
We scoured Central New York to find the don't-miss indie, alternative and hip-hop shows of fall 2014 so you don't have to.

There's no denying the scores of Instagrammed pumpkin spice lattes and apple cinnamon baked goods that autumn brings. There's also no denying how delicious those confectionary treats are. But fall is also harvest season, and this year, plenty of concerts are ripe for the picking here in Central New York.

Syracuse's position in the state allows it to be a pinwheel of sorts, with awesome shows within an hour's drive in each direction. From dreamy indie pop to classic folk to trippy reggae, CNY has it all. Here's the proof: seven anticipated shows you won't want to miss this season.

Juice Jam 2014 Preview: Get to know who's playing
By Lissette Nunez
September 4, 2014 - 9:39pm
Here's everything you need to know about all seven artists playing this Sunday's show at Skytop Field.

Since classes kicked off, students have been counting the days to the highly anticipated Juice Jam 2014.

The Bacon Brothers bring on the cheese to rock state fair crowd
By Kate Drozynski
August 27, 2014 - 12:08pm
Review: Movie and television star Kevin Bacon brought his Hollywood swagger to the New York State Fair with his band, The Bacon Brothers, on Aug. 23.

The New York State Fair is all about fried delights and guilty pleasures, but it was an entirely different kind of bacon that drew a crowd at the Chevy Court stage on Saturday night. 

Actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael performed as The Bacon Brothers, doling outbursts of wisdom and life lessons during their hour-and-a-half-long set.

Dillon Francis, Schoolboy Q top Juice Jam 2014 lineup
By Patrick Hosken
August 17, 2014 - 7:10pm
University Union announces the Sept. 7 concert also will include Tinashe, 3LAU, Ace Hood, Broods and MisterWives.

Update: Tickets are now available daily at the Dome's Gate E box office between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. They're $15 with an SU/ESF student, faculty or staff ID. No online tickets will be sold.

After more than a month of built-up buzz on Facebook and Twitter, University Union unveiled the Juice Jam 2014 lineup tonight.

Pierce Fulton to replace DJ AraabMUZIK at Mayfest
By Nick Reichert
April 25, 2014 - 9:41am
The EDM DJ/producer to replace the hip-hop/trance artist last minute.

One day before the start of Mayfest, there is going to be a last minute artist reallignment. 

Due to still unknown circumstances, Pierce Fulton will be replacing the originally slated artist DJ AraabMUZIK this afternoon at the annual end of the year outdoor music festival.

Fulton, who debuted in 2011 with his EP Pardon My French, has a smooth yet energetic sound that is enticing for EDM afficianadoes and rookies alike.

Zedd, 2 Chainz to headline Block Party 2014
By Allie Caren
February 23, 2014 - 8:13pm
University Union revealed the performers for year-end Carrier Dome concert Sunday night.

You’ll want to stay the night after this year’s Mayfest.

Zedd and 2 Chainz are set to perform at this year’s Block Party, UU announced Sunday evening via Twitter. The announcement crashed the UU website momentarily as word spread on social networks.

Zedd is a Russian-German electronic music producer and DJ, known for his Grammy Award-winning hit single “Clarity.” He recently released “Stay the Night,” a collaboration featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore.