alternative rock

Feminist Friday showcases female-fronted rock from across New York state
By Taylyn Washingt...
October 9, 2015 - 3:11pm
Jessica Posner, a Syracuse University professor and "riot-grrl" singer, hosts a feminist rock showcase to counteract a local music scene dominated by men.

Indie music, cheap beers and interesting conversation makes for a usual Friday night at Spark Contemporary Art Space. This past Oct. 2, feminist punks clad in floral prints, combat boots and bandanas screamed, crooned, strummed and shredded raw emotion, angst and revolution in front of a rowdy crowd nodding and moshing along.

Chris Conley, local bands light up Lost Horizon with acoustic show
By Chris Ballard
January 15, 2012 - 3:17am
Chris Conley plays old favorites and new songs at the Lost Horizon, with help from a few local acts.

Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley's singing is a laborious process. When he reaches up for the high notes, his face scrunches up, resembling an overbearing grandmother looking for a child's cheeks to pinch.

For all that work, however, his uniquely high-pitched, emo-drenched voice crooned the audience at the Lost Horizon on Saturday during an acoustic show at the typically heavy rock venue.

Preview: The Westcott welcomes Grammy-winning rockers OK Go
By Deandra Modica
October 24, 2010 - 11:53pm
With a new sound and style, OK Go has more than just dance moves to perform on Tuesday.

OK Go, the alternative rock/power pop foursome known for their elaborately choreographed music videos, will perform at the Westcott Tuesday night.