J. Cole, Elle Varner and Bas rocked the Dome on Friday night (by Najah)
Posts Tagged ‘Music’
March (Music) Madness
Monday, March 24th, 2014Music Brat
Sunday, March 23rd, 2014
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Elle Varner opened the Phi Beta Sigma fundraiser in the Dome on Friday night. The fraternity is celebrating 100 years in 2014. The headliner was J. Cole.
Throwback Thursday: Saxtress in the Summer
Thursday, March 13th, 2014
Pamela Williams serenades Syracuse's Al Cutri with her sax during the 2008 Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Clinton Square).
Throwback Thursday: Sartorialist
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
Maars-a portrait of a young artist/designer/musician (circa 2006)
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, February 20th, 2014
Tony Monaco played in and around Syracuse numerous times, including a Jazz in the City gig that was held in Little Italy back in the day. Monaco will return next month to play with the CNY Jazz All Stars for a show he’s calling “Swing Italian Style” at the Sheraton Hotel.
FOJ (Friends of Jesse)
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
Jesse Collins Trio & Friends
We caught the live show from Jesse Collins at Al’s Whiskey and Wine Bar on Sunday night, and they played everything from New Orleans Jazz to Parliament Funkadelic.
It was good to see familiar faces from the pages of SIF such as Byron Cage and Melissa Gardiner; but it was equally fun to experience for the first time Collins (on alto sax), John Delia (clarinet and tenor sax) and the steady bass licks of Dickie Bureau. At one point during the show, the groove got so intense that Delia blew his clarinet apart (true story).
The crowd seemed to also enjoy the vibe from several of Collins’ original compositions, including his “hula hoop” anthem.
“Free to be Free” is the title of Collins’ new album.
Jazz (Guitar) for Life
Monday, February 10th, 2014
Jazz guitarist Joshua Breakstone played the Sitrus Lounge Friday night. His new album is titled "With the Wind and the Rain."
Art of the Wreath
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Altared lead vocalist Katrina Marie Eason shows off a stylish lei during a recent show (she also gave an impressive performance on the ukulele).
Fine Tuned
Sunday, February 2nd, 2014You will never be an exceptional person if you fight only ordinary battles.
The Necessity of an Enemy, Ron Carpenter, Jr.
Thanks to the band Altared for showing hospitality to those dining at La Dolce on Friday night. Their new CD is Eclectic Amalgamation.
These Songs for You, Unplugged
Saturday, February 1st, 2014
Chenae Marie: First Take
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) kicked off Black History Month a few hours early by introducing Syracuse to the soul/boho/acoustic duo Che’Zee last night. The group is made up of husband-wife team Xeno and Chenae, who have their roots in the ATL underground music scene. This show was part of CFAC’s Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora series (with collaboration from WAER-FM 88).
Xeno: Mr. Soul (flower) Power