Foreigner at Carrier Dome, Syracuse — April 3, 1982
Prince and the Revolution at Carrier Dome — March 30, 1985
One of the most important concerts ever performed in upstate New York. Prince and the Revolution at the Carrier Dome on March 30, 1985 — the Purple Rain tour at…
Metallica (w/ Queensryche) at Onondaga War Memorial (now Upstate Medical Arena) — March 18, 1989
The final stop on Metallica’s legendary March 1989 upstate New York blitz: Syracuse’s Onondaga War Memorial on March 18. Five upstate cities, five nights of Metallica and Queensryche.
Bill Monroe at Onondaga County Civic Center — March 21, 1976
The Father of Bluegrass himself, Bill Monroe, played the Civic Center in Syracuse — 50 years ago this month. Monroe literally invented bluegrass music.
Bon Jovi (w/ Skid Row) at Carrier Dome — March 3, 1989
Bon Jovi brought the New Jersey Syndicate tour to the Carrier Dome with Skid Row — featuring former Bon Jovi collaborator Sebastian Bach — opening. The Dome was one of…
The Song & Dance
The Song & Dance is an intimate live music bar in Central New York that represents the DIY spirit of the region’s music scene. With a capacity around 200, The Song & Dance books local and regional acts across folk, indie, and roots music in a casual, welcoming setting. Check the calendar for upcoming shows […]
Funk ‘n Waffles
Funk ‘n Waffles is a Syracuse institution — a beloved music bar, restaurant, and community space at 307 South Clinton Street in the heart of the city’s Armory Square neighborhood. With capacity around 200, Funk ‘n Waffles books an eclectic mix of local, regional, and national touring acts across funk, jazz, soul, indie, hip-hop, and […]
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Syracuse is the original Dinosaur location, a legendary Syracuse institution that opened in 1988 and helped put both the restaurant and live blues music on the Upstate NY map. Located at 246 West Willow Street, Dinosaur features live blues and roots music on its stage several nights a week alongside its world-famous barbecue. […]
CeCe Winans at Landmark Theatre Syracuse | May 2026
Gospel legend CeCe Winans brings the More Than This Tour to Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on Friday, May 8, 2026. One of the most awarded gospel artists of all time, CeCe Winans delivers live performances of extraordinary spiritual power and vocal excellence. Doors at 7:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this […]
Alter Bridge at Landmark Theatre Syracuse | May 2026
Hard rock powerhouse Alter Bridge brings the What Lies Within Tour to Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on Friday, May 15, 2026. Myles Kennedy’s voice and Mark Tremonti’s guitar work combine for one of the most impressive live experiences in modern rock — this is a show serious rock fans won’t want to miss. Doors at […]