Things to Do in Syracuse
Syracuse’s Best Attractions
Summertime in Syracuse may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Known for its beautiful fall foliage and rough winters (which create striking images as well) Syracuse always shines bright with activities and attractions. Here are my favorite things to do in [...]
Interview with Oak and Bone
By Elise Miklich
“Take your dog, plug him into a guitar amplifier, throw a tennis ball, and then listen to that dog run until the chord pulls out.” This is how Jon Sorber, guitarist of Oak and Bone, first answered my question to describe the band’s sound. Although that description may not [...]
Best Summer Bars in Syracuse
Let’s face it: Syracuse is a hip party town. With plenty of live music and restaurants, there are also plenty of bars and in the summer, bars are hip places to be. If you’re in the area and crave a beverage, or are visiting, here’s a list of the best summer [...]
Underoath at the Westcott Theater, Review
The first time I saw Underoath perform live was almost seven years ago at the Vans Warped Tour in Buffalo, NY. I walked through the gates of Darien Lake Center equipped with a disposable camera, a pad of paper (in case I encountered someone famous), and a black, red, [...]
An Interview with Syracuse-based Rapper Apache Chief
Aaron Lamb, also known as hip-hop rapper Apache Chief, has been called one of “Upstate New York’s finest”- and not just for his overwhelming charm and self-assured attitude. Apache Chief is known as one of the finest rappers looking to break out in Upstate New York. Getting [...]
Leylines EP, Review
If it were physically possible to plastic wrap honesty in a jewel case, Syracuse-based band Leylines’ self-titled EP would be it. After putting out the EP on June 23, 2011, Leylines wasted no time getting on the road to promote it. The band, which is currently still on tour with another Syracuse-based band, [...]
Interview with Singer/Guitarist Grant Johnson of Night Owls
By Elise Miklich
After spending some serious time playing in multiple other bands, the members of Syracuse-based band Night Owls came together three years ago to put a whole new spin on the punk rock sound. After releasing their EP titled Rapture in March of 2011 and giving stellar [...]
Top Ten Things to Do in Syracuse: June 11 to June 17, 2011
Live music, risqué theatre, art, baseball (yes, the Chiefs are in action), basketball and a stroll through a cemetery are just some of the things going on in Syracuse this week. So let’s dig in…
1. Irish Street at Coleman’s Irish Pub
Coleman’s Authentic [...]
Dan Reynolds at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse
Central New York enjoys the art culture. But, few know that the artists in the area include proper cartoonists. The Everson Art Museum is currently hosting an exhibit of local cartoonist, Dan Reynolds. Reynolds Unwrapped: The Cartoon Art of Dan Reynolds boasts over [...]
The Square Studio in Syracuse
After an 11 hour drive from Chicago to Syracuse, the band Saline found themselves stuck in a snowy ditch. Only 5 miles away from the studio they came to record at, the beginning of a weeklong recording session seemed to be starting off all wrong. What they didn’t know, was that [...]
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