August 12, 2013 Keith Urban knows how to entertain a crowd. From the front row to the last. He rocked the CMAC crowd in Canandaigua Friday night and rocked my world when I met him backstage.
August 9, 2013 America's Got Talent is coming to town. Acts from the hit summer show will perform in the Turning Stone showroom, including the Season 8 winner. I wonder if Utica illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low will represent Central New York and wow the audience with his magic. No word on if he'll be added to the tour.
August 6, 2013 Country Swagg takes the stage at this week's Country Showcase at Sylvan Beach. Every Wednesday, it's a free country concert at the Sylvan Beach Bandstand. Click for this year's lineup and more on the band, Country Swagg.
August 5, 2013 The 2014 concert line up at The Great New York State Fair keeps getting better. Phil Vassar is among 5 more free shows just announced. Click for details, and find out what artist with a country connection is coming too.
Marty Stuart had quite a run of hits in the early 90's with songs such as "Hillbilly Rock" and "Tempted" cracking the Country Top 10. Since then the 5-time Grammy Award winner has taken his guitar and mandolin virtuosity into the realm of bluegrass music and become a staple of that circuit. Marty will bring his skills to the Stanley Theater in Utica for what promises to be a rousing show Sunday, November 10, and bring a very special guest with him.
Darius Rucker and Sheryl Crow were among the big names at Countryfest 2013 in New York on Saturday (July 13), but the super-sized tribute to the ailing Randy Travis might have provided the day's most memorable moment. Over 20,000 fans cheered and shouted the singer's name to show their undying support.
July 13, 2013 The Randy Travis concert Saturday, August 3rd at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena, to benefit DPAO, has been cancelled due to health concerns. After suffering a stroke, Travis is under heavy sedation and is resting comfortably in a Texas hospital, but he is still in critical condition.
July 12, 2013 It's been a whirlwind for Lauren Alaina, since she placed second on American Idol. She's been busy touring, writing and recording music, attending prom and graduating. Lauren has hardly had time to soak it all in.
July 11, 2013 The free shows at the New York State fair keep coming. Jana Kramer and Parmalee join the list of acts at Chevy Court this summer. Jana Kramer will perform Friday, August 23 at 2 p.m. while Parmalee takes the stage Monday, September 2 at 2 p.m.
July 10, 2013 Easton Corbin has been 'All Over The Road,' and the skies lately, but he's ready to let off some steam at the NY Country Jam in Syracuse this weekend. He talked with us about playing on a Southwest Airlines flight, touring with Blake Shelton and helping flood victims forget their worries for an hour or so at his show Sunday at the fairgrounds.
One of the most popular regional bands is "Fritz's Polka Band", and the're returning tonight to the Village Of New York Mills at their "2013 Summer Concert Series".
July 9, 2013 If you live in Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties and were affected by the recent flooding, you can get into the NY Country Jam Friday night for free.