Music

Camp Bisco Day 2: Disillusioned and dirty
By Eric Vilas-Boas
July 9, 2011 - 7:34pm
The downsides to summer music festivals become more apparent at the electronic/jam band event.

While Camp Bisco X's first day presented unmatched excitement and the thrill of attending a three-day summer concert, Day Two disillusioned us. The sets we saw still drove through jamming and electronic sweetness, but overpriced food, sound issues, high-anticipation and muddy conditions put a damper on the day.

With that in mind, here are two complaints from Camp Bisco Day Two:

Camp Bisco Day 1: Sweat, screams and stellar sounds
By Eric Vilas-Boas
July 8, 2011 - 4:42pm
Here are the five acts the helped kick start the Disco Biscuits' 10th annual music festival.

Camp Bisco X kicked off with a bang yesterday with a day of sun, sweat, and noise, punctuated by screaming girls, and streaming laser pointers.

The NewsHouse was there to bring you the highlights of opening day at the Indian Lookout Country Club near Mariaville, including the five sets that made the night.

Phish's Super Ball IX, Day Two: The quest for shade
By Lorna Oppedisano
July 3, 2011 - 12:15pm
Finding comfort from the sun, three killer sets and a 'Sleeping Monkey' secret jam at 2 a.m.

Super Ball IX, Day Two. Beautiful, sunny, another great day. The afternoon set was easily the most chill set I've heard yet. The night sets were jam packed with massive amounts of energy. And then the secret 2 a.m. set - the most fitting description is undoubtedly "trippy." More of an ambient jam than an actual set, the only song played was, fittingly enough for the wee hours of the morning, "Sleeping Monkey."

CNY Concert Calendar (April and May): Ra Ra Riot returns
By Nathan Mattise
April 6, 2011 - 2:30pm
The SU alums come through the area three times before the semester ends to highlight the remaining spring concert calendar.

The local concert calendar has finally picked up for the stretch run. Thirty-eight days remain in the semester and at least 28 shows (OK, 26 pre- the official semester's end) exist that are worth seeing in CNY... and there are even more than that. To help navigate how to spend your last music viewing month, here are three recommendations:

SXSW '11 Day Four Recap
By Seth Sommerfeld
March 21, 2011 - 2:25am
On the fourth and final major day of SXSW many more terrific acts displayed their skills and things got out of control. The NewsHouse was there to bring you the best moments.

SXSW doesn't wind down, it goes out with a bang.

Friday was the last real day of the fest and it brings out the biggest names and the largest crowds.  When the sun went down in Austin the atmophere was wild and the streets were packed with weekenders looking to live up the last of the party.

Reunited Riot Starters

SXSW '11 Day Three Recap
By Seth Sommerfeld
March 19, 2011 - 7:15am
More than 2,000 bands perform in Austin during the week of SXSW. The NewsHouse will not cover them all, but these were among the most ear-catching Day Three artists.

And the beat goes on, and the beat goes on…

Coping To Aging Is For The Weak

SXSW '11 Day Two Recap
By Seth Sommerfeld
March 18, 2011 - 7:47am
SXSW keeps a' rollin' along in Austin and The NewsHouse was on the scene to seek out the best of day two.

Downtown Austin was even more abuzz as the second day of SXSW commenced.  Not only were more bands and fans rolling into town, but there were also two little events you may have heard of (St. Patrick’s Day and the opening of the NCAA Tournament) bringing more non-music folk out.  Needless to say, it appears that some of these individuals may have had an alcoholic beverage or two (or six or twelve).  But that’s just atmospheric ornamentation.  On to the more pressing matter of the actual tuneage of day two…

SXSW '11 Day One Recap
By Seth Sommerfeld
March 17, 2011 - 7:57am
While SU is on Spring Break, the music world is convening down in Austin, Texas, for the South By Southwest Music Festival. The NewsHouse is there to cover it, starting with a recap of the fest's first day.

Under the cover of clouds, SXSW began in Austin on Wednesday.  Music could be heard blaring from almost every bar, restaurant or corner (buskers!), as press, industry types and music fans cluttered Austin’s downtown.  Here’s a quick overview of some of the highs and lows of Day 1:

 

Best Afternoon Kickstart

Concert Crowdsourced: Pete Yorn and Ben Kweller
By Nathan Mattise
March 7, 2011 - 10:16pm
Pete Yorn came back to his alma mater (along with Ben Kweller) to deliver an intimate performance at The Westcott. Here's a glimpse at what the experience was like through the notes of folks in the building.

First things first, the show seemed to go over well for all in attendance. Ben Kweller in particular moved his fans enough to take to Twitter.

Open Wings Broken Strings Tour Brings the Nineties Back to Syracuse
By Ana Barbu
March 7, 2011 - 1:39pm
Songwriters from Tonic, Sixpences None The Richer and Live came together to perform their hits as soloists at the Westcott Theater.