Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Extra Sensory Connection

Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Kirsten Tegtmeyer and ESP played the Sitrus Lounge on Friday evening.

Kirsten Tegtmeyer and ESP played the Sitrus Lounge on Friday evening.

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
The Beat Goes On: Ralph Kinsey at a show in Syracuse (circa 2003).

The Beat Goes On: Ralph Kinsey at a show in Syracuse (circa 2003).

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, March 16th, 2017
Dr. Lonnie Smith played the OCC Legends of Jazz Series in 2011.

Dr. Lonnie Smith played the OCC Legends of Jazz Series in 2011.

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Sam Kinninger, blowing the roof of somewhere in Hanover Square (circa 2006).

Sam Kininger, blowing the roof of somewhere in Hanover Square (circa 2005).

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Six Chasing Seven played Funk 'n Waffles on the Hill (circa 2008)

Six Chasing Seven played Funk ‘n Waffles on the Hill (circa 2008)

Reveal

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
The line up for the 35th Annual Syracuse Jazz Fest was released during a press conference this afternoon at M&T Bank

The line up for the 35th Annual Syracuse Jazz Fest was released during a press conference this afternoon at M&T Bank. At the podium Jazz Fest producer Frank Malfitano readies for media questions.

Thirty-five is halfway between 20 and 50, so the line-up for the 2017 Syracuse Jazz Festival includes some old school and some new school. The line up includes the following:

  • Ramsey Lewis
  • Rebirth Jazz Band
  • Todd Rundgren
  • Asleep at the Wheel
  • Marc Broussard
  • The Mavericks

Before the Breaks: Where Did Hip Hop Come From

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
Grandmaster Caz (left) is one of the interviewees, as well as Duke's Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, to talk about the genesis of Hip Hop.

Grandmaster Caz (left) is one of the interviewees, as well as Duke’s Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, to talk about the genesis of Hip Hop.

5 Part Harmony

Sunday, February 12th, 2017
Crooners will never go out of style: The group RIFF visited Syracuse University for a performance at the Black Lounge on Saturday.

Crooners will never go out of style: The group RIFF visited Syracuse University for a performance at the Black Lounge on Saturday.  The group, who is best known for singing the school song in the film “Lean On Me” has a new single out. 

Loungin

Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Vocalist Tanksley was one of the featured artists at Syracuse University's Black Lounge on tonight.

Vocalist Tanksley was one of the featured artists at Syracuse University’s Black Lounge tonight.

SIF Scene (notable people, places and events)

Friday, February 10th, 2017
Scott Dennis, vocalist (Sitrus Lounge)

Certain people were made for suits. Scott Dennis, vocalist (Sitrus Lounge).