Hozier’s sold-out CMAC show set for July 13
Hozier will bring his “Unreal Unearth” tour to a packed crowd at CMAC this Sunday. The Irish singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Take Me to Church” and “Too Sweet,” will take the stage at 8 ... more
Brad Paisley to headline CMAC this Saturday
Country music star Brad Paisley will take the stage at CMAC in Canandaigua on July 12 as part of his "Truck Still Works" tour. Opening acts include Dylan Scott and Alexandra Kay, with the show ... more
New York State Fair concert lineup announced
The 2025 Great New York State Fair will kick off August 20, bringing daily free concerts to Central New York as part of the Chevrolet Music Series. According to CNY Central, performances at Chevy Court ... more
Lil Jon added to NY State Fair concert lineup
Hip-hop legend Lil Jon is officially set to perform at the 2025 Great New York State Fair, organizers announced Tuesday. According to CNY Central, the rapper will take the stage at Suburban Park on August ... more
Albany Symphony to Perform Canalside in Seneca Falls Friday
The holiday weekend kicks off with free music and activities all day long in Seneca Falls culminating with a drone show and concert by the Albany Symphony Orchestra on July 4th. Enjoy music, art, artisan ... more
Brantling Bluegrass Festival returns July 23–27 with four days of music and community
The Brantling Bluegrass Festival is back for its 16th year, bringing four days of live music, camping, and community to Newark in Wayne County. Kicking off with a free concert on Wednesday, July 23, the ... more
James Taylor brings timeless hits to CMAC Sunday
Fans heading to see James Taylor at CMAC on tonight can expect nearly perfect weather for the legendary singer’s outdoor show. Skies will be mostly sunny, temperatures will hover in the low 80s, and there's ... more
NY recalls 37 cannabis products over pesticide concerns
New York’s cannabis regulators have expanded a product recall to 37 items from IndoGro LLC, citing unsafe pesticide levels and unlicensed cannabis sources, according to WSYR. While no illnesses have been reported, officials warn the ... more
Chamber music festival opens at vineyard June 27
The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival begins its 2025 season with a classical concert at Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport. Starting at 6:30 p.m., musicians from the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra will perform under the direction ... more
Albany Symphony brings Water Music NY festival to Seneca Falls on July 4
The Albany Symphony will bring its celebrated Water Music NY: More Voices Festival to Seneca Falls this Independence Day, blending orchestral performance with community storytelling to honor the town’s rich history as the birthplace of ... more
Geneva launches free summer concert series
Downtown Geneva is set to host a new summer music series called Music Mondays, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The free events will run tonight, July 14, and August 11 at Bicentennial Park from ... more
Megan Moroney brings chart-topping tour to CMAC
Country music star Megan Moroney is set to perform at CMAC in Canandaigua on Thursday as part of her Am I Okay? Tour. The tour follows her hit sophomore album, which debuted at No. 9 ... more
Benson Boone set to perform sold-out CMAC show tonight
Pop sensation Benson Boone will hit the CMAC stage tonight, June 5, for a sold-out concert in Canandaigua. Boone, fresh off a Grammy nod for his breakout hit “Beautiful Things,” is the second act of ... more
Newfield Music Series returns with four-show lineup
The Newfield Music Series at Mill Park kicks off its ninth season on July 16, featuring four Wednesday night concerts through August, according to Tompkins Weekly. Organizers scaled back this year but promise a strong ... more
Lil Wayne coming to Syracuse this summer
Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne is bringing his “Tha Carter VI” North American tour to Syracuse this summer. The Grammy-winning rapper will take the stage at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Friday, ... more
Free summer concert series returns to the Three Bears
The lawn outside Ovid’s historic Three Bears courthouse will ring with live music again this summer. Beginning Thursday, June 26, the Friends of the Three Bears will host free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday from 6:00 ... more
Neil Young Stuns Fans With Surprise Performance of Long-Lost Classic (video)
Neil Young, the iconic singer-songwriter and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, surprised fans with a deeply nostalgic moment during his recent Ontario concert. At 79 years old, Young delivered a rare live ... more
Music in the park series returns to Seneca Falls with expanded lineup, new location
Seneca Falls’ popular “Music in the Park” series will return this summer with a new twist and a fresh lineup of local and regional talent, according to Andrew Olden, Executive Director of the Seneca Falls ... more
Billy Joel Diagnosed With Brain Disorder, Cancels 2025 Tour Dates
Legendary musician Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled performances for the remainder of 2025 following a diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)—a rare and potentially debilitating brain disorder. The announcement was made Friday through a ... more
