Concert Round Up: Shpongle Etc.
The Westcott Theater has been bringing so many awesome shows to Syracuse lately so I figured I’d include my top 3 picks for the next week. Here you’ll find a quick primer on the three acts as well as all the info you need to decide, listen and purchase tickets. First up is psychedelic shaman-trance called Shpongle, Russian-American rockabilly with Red Elvises and then Brooklyn-based indie-dance band Rubblebucket. It’s quite a unique list so get ready for some fun.
Read MoreSee Trampled By Turtles Folk Music Live
Concerts, concerts, concerts, blah, blah, blah… Well guess what? Here’s another one. The Westcott Theater hosts another long-awaited show when bluegrass, country and indie folk sensations Trampled by Turtles take the stage. This show is unlike any previous concert feature on Syracuse Guru and features a full band with actual live instruments (imagine that). Trampled by Turtles have grown tremendously popular, here’s a rare chance to experience their stripped-down, hybridized but sincere bluegrass.
Read MoreLaidback Luke: Sunday ‘Cuse Concert
One of the foremost innovators of electro-house music, Laidback Luke is throwing an almost sold out show at The Westcott on Sunday, April 15th. I’m not going to try to convince you if you aren’t a fan of electro house. I’ll be the first to admit that while the genre is becoming mainstream in a big way, it’s not for everyone. What you should know is that Laidback Luke is absolutely huge in his genre and has made a career out of remixing elements of mainstream pop and producing a crossover that is more electro-house than pop.
Read MoreMadama Butterfly: Spring Syracuse Opera
In the past I’ve prefaced opera articles with a bunch of reasons why it can be challenging for the uninitiated. This time I’m skipping that part because I truly believe it’s an art form you should be familiar with. The epic scale and amazing plots of the opera canon initially attracted me, but the even more epic music is what really got me. I think you’ll get that impression from my Carmina Burana review. So without further ado, I’m proud to present this feature on Syracuse Opera’s Madama Butterfly. Enjoy!
Read MoreSee Caroline, or Change at Syracuse Stage.
Starting Wednesday, February 1st Syracuse Stage is putting on the Tony Kushner play Caroline, or Change. It will run until Sunday, February 26th and promises to be a worthwhile show. Syracuse Stage provides excellent professional theater in CNY and each season’s selections seem to get better and better. It has been the premier profession theater in Syracuse since its 1974 founding and has put on well over 200 shows.
Read MoreRecess Coffee 5-Year Party: 7 Bands for 7 Bucks!
Recess Coffee House & Roastery, a very cool spot in ‘Cuse just off Westcott Street is on the brink of celebrating their 5th year in business and is throwing a huge, Alto Cinco-catered party featuring seven bands to mark the occasion. The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, December 23rd and won’t stop rocking until 1:00 a.m. Spark Contemporary Art Space and Badlands (1005-1007 Fayette Street) is hosting the party and based on the information I’ve already provided, sounds like one hell of a night.
Read MoreThe Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe at Syracuse Stage!
The colder it gets in Syracuse, the less likely you are to see me anywhere outdoors–it’s a sentiment I’m sure many other Syracusans are beginning to remember as the temperature drops. But never fear, I’ll make sure the similar minded always find something fun (and warm) to do. If you’re looking for a great theater production plan on seeing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe presented by Syracuse Stage. I saw it years ago as a kid and I’ll always remember the experience.
Read MoreIn The Heights Tour at the Civic Center!
Starting Tuesday, November 8th and running through November 10th make sure not to miss the Syracuse stop of the 72-city tour of In The Heights. A few years ago, the Broadway hit grabbed four Tonys one of which was for Best Musical. It was a massive success on Broadway and now we have a great opportunity to catch the Lin-Manuel Miranda masterpiece at the Civic Center Theaters in downtown ‘Cuse.
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