Archive for August, 2016

Just Married

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016
Congratulations Byron & Katie

Congratulations Byron & Katie

Healthy Monday

Monday, August 22nd, 2016
Near Westside

Near Westside

Week in Review

Sunday, August 21st, 2016


Here’s a sample from a tune played during the Jazz in the City (Westside) show on Thursday, featuring Elan Trotman and Brian Simpson. Their put together band included Rochester musicians Corey Owens (drums) and Carlton Wilcox (bass). They are featured on the clip.

Their synergy was excellent and the overflowing crowd on Park Street showed them much love.

We saw Wilcox when he played here with Frank McComb, and Owens when he played with Danielle Ponder.

Here’s Johnny

Sunday, August 21st, 2016
 Johnny Rawls played the Dinosaur BBQ in Rochester and Syracuse this week.

Johnny Rawls played the Dinosaur BBQ in Rochester and Syracuse this week.

Late in the Season

Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Michael Taylor of the Chiefs walked in the bottom of the fourth inning of Thursday's double-header against Lehigh Valley. He went to third on an error and later scored a run. The Chiefs still lost 3-2.

Michael Taylor of the Chiefs  (#2) walked in the bottom of the fourth inning of Thursday’s double-header against Lehigh Valley, then stole second. He went to third on an error and later scored a run. Infielder Jesmuel Valentin is shown here avoiding Taylor’s slide. The Chiefs still lost the game 3-2. The final game of the series will Sunday at NBT Bank Stadium.

Jazz in the City (Westside): After Dark

Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Brian Simpson (Jazz in the City: Westside)

Brian Simpson (Jazz in the City: Westside)

Brian Simpson’s smooth roots run deep. He co-wrote the 1991 pop ballad “The First Time.”

Taking the music to the people.

Simpson took the music to the people on Thursday evening.

City View (Fedorastar)

Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Summer Cool

Summer Cool

Thoughts of Summer: Cuse’ Loves Sax

Friday, August 19th, 2016
Elan Trotman made a return to Syracuse yesterday for the Jazz in the City Series. He shared the stage with keyboardist Brian Simpson, as well as Rochester musicians Corey Owes and Carlton Wilcox. The show shut down a portion of Park Avenue and overflowed the parking lot of Strada Mia 313.

Elan Trotman went down on bended knee in his return to Syracuse yesterday for the Jazz in the City series. He shared the stage with keyboardist Brian Simpson, as well as Rochester musicians Corey Owes and Carlton Wilcox. The show shut down a portion of Park Avenue and overflowed the parking lot of Strada Mia 313.

WAER media personality Eric Cohen primed the crowd for the return of Elan Trotman.

WAER media personality Eric Cohen primed the crowd for the return of Elan Trotman.

Syracuse Architectual Digest: Reboot

Friday, August 19th, 2016
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown: Lobby

The palatial Warren Street landmark, formerly known as the Hotel Syracuse, will officially re-open today as The Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Some final touches were being added yesterday evening but the transformation looked wonderful, including the historic murals and coffered ceilings.

Eleven Waters Restaurant

Eleven Waters Restaurant

And We Danced

Thursday, August 18th, 2016
Multicultural Block Party, Skiddy Park

Multicultural Block Party, Skiddy Park