Dwele at Awful Al’s Cigar Bar (circa 2003)
Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, March 12th, 2015Freemium
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Bravo to Frank Malfitano for putting together what sounds like another great line up for Syracuse Jazz Fest. This year’s festival features Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, and Lake Street Drive.
Once again the festival is free.
The Friday night shows at Jazz Fest have become legendary (Trombone Shorty, Gregory Porter, Preservation Hall Jazz Band), and this year we are particularly interested in seeing the evening sizzle with a combination of Marsalis and Buckwheat Zydeco.
To see Buckwheat Zydeco at a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest back in the day check this out:
To get some background on Creole music and the culture of SW Louisiana, listen to one of our favorite DJ’s, historian Cowboy Texas Fred:
Live in Consort
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Vocalist Cookie Coogan accompanied J.T. Hall for Jazz @ Sitrus on Friday.
Time seems to move faster as spring approaches. It’s hard to believe there are only four more Jazz @ Sitrus shows remaining for the season. The next band to keep the groove in place on the Hill, Michael & Angela Lynn.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, March 5th, 2015
Guitarist Gil Parris will return to Central New York this month for a concert for the CNY Jazz Cabaret Series. Parris is pictured here with Syracuse’ number one music fan, Bobbie Jean Willis.
Eyes Wide Sharp
Saturday, February 21st, 2015
Magnante, Sherer and Vacanti (aka ESP) played the Sitrus Lounge into a mellow mood last night.
The group will return to the Sitrus Lounge again with vocalist Kirsten Tegtmeyer on April 24.
Set It Off
Saturday, February 14th, 2015
Teyana Taylor
Here are some photos from Teyana Taylor’s show at Syracuse University last week.
Taylor showed off her vocal skills and her dance moves at the ‘Saturday Night Live’ showcase.
Great Scott
Saturday, February 7th, 2015
Scott Dennis, prescription vocalist
SAMMY-Award nominated vocalist Scott Dennis wrapped his dream-like vocals around the Great American Songbook at the Sitrus Lounge last night (University Sheraton). He was backed by the rhythmic triumvirate of Solazzo, Johns and Solazzo.
Their album “Close Your Eyes” was produced by Nancy Kelly.
LL Fashionable J
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
Joe Zarr, fashionably cool
Week in Review
Sunday, February 1st, 2015
Singer-song writer Lydia Caesar brought the crowd to its feet at CFAC
We’re not sure if the bass was too strong or it was the profound timbre of Lydia Caesar’s voice that caused The Community Folk Art Center to tremble on Friday. Her performance, which was co-sponsored by WAER-FM 88, was the official kick-off for Syracuse University’s Black History Month festivities. The Queens, NY-native showed her range by singing a slow-moving musical love letter she calls “St. Louis,” then moved further into the set with the bouncy “Lottery.” She also sang several covers.
The crowd seemed to appreciate her repertoire and showered her with praise.
Caesar was backed up for the visit by Syracuse’s Brownskin band.
Lydia’s new single “Through it all” will be released Feb. 10.