Townsquare Utica Events

James Wesley is another of the performers at  our Intimate Acoustic Concert at the Rome Capitol Theatre March 14.  His real name is James Wesley Prosser and he's on his second career as a singer.  In the late 90's he recorded an album as James Prosser, ten years later he found huge success releasing the hits "real" and "Didn't I" as James Wesley.  A lot happened in those ten years; kids, losing his record deal and finding himself.   James talks about it all.

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Dustin Lynch is one of the featured performers at our Intimate Acoustic Concert at the Rome Capitol Theatre March 14.  His debut song, "Cowboys and Angels" was released a short time ago and has already made it into the Top 40.  The first week it was first released, we had a chance to talk with Dustin while he was snowed in, in Wisconsin.  He talks about lake jumping with Dierks Bentley in January and being mentioned in the same breath as Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean and Rascal Flatts.

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We had a great time last night at Peir's & Blake in Utica for our Singles Mingle Party.  With 500 great singles in attendance, it was the best mixer of the year!  Did we capture you in any of our photos?

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We've talked about the bands, the chili,  the beer and even the things to do at Chili-palooza this Saturday at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds.  Now here's how you can keep the kids happy.  Hawkins' Amusements and Lloyd's Concessions will feature rides for the little ones.  Of course there's bands, are

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Chili-Palooza is coming to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, October 15th. This is a daylong concert event with family fun and continuous live music on 2 stages! There will be 8 bands performing country, blues, or classic rock on the Local Upstate Chrysler Jeep Main Stage. Sample chili and choose your favorite in the Best Chili Contest.

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Chili-Palooza is not only about Chili and Music, it’s also about supporting our local fire departments. The Best Chili Contest was created for the local fire departments to compete against each other and raise money for each department. Each sample of chili will cost $1. The fire departments will keep all the pro

Canada's Bayou Boys, a CCR tribute band, will make their Central New York debut at Chili-Palooza, Saturday, October 15th at Herkimer County Fairgrounds. The Bayou Boys hit the road in 1989 and have toured all over Canada, the U.S, and Finland. (Yes, Finland!)

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Central New York’s most popular autumn event is back, the Taste of Home Cooking School presented by Adirondack Furniture! Join us at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Event Center on Thursday November 3rd. It’ll be a great evening of cooki

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Climb aboard the North Country Grape Escape Wine Tour with Townsquare Media on September 10, 2011. The North Country Grape Escape Wine Tour will travel to Tug Hill Vineyards, Otter Creek Winery, Coyote Moon Vineyards, &

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The Texaco Country Showdown started July 6th at Sylvan Beach and now 6 weeks later the preliminary round winners face off with the winner going to the state finals.  The Showdown is the nation's largest country music talent search and how many of today's stars got their start.

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Chili-palooza is coming to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, October 15th. This is a day long concert event with family fun and continuous live music on 2 stages! There will be 8 bands performing country, blues, or classic rock. Sample chili from local firemen and choose your favorite in the Best Chili Contest. There will also be pumpki

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Is it me or has it rained 72 Wednesdays in a row?  Okay so it is me, but we finally have a beautiful night for the final Texaco Country Showdown preliminary round at Sylvan Beach tonight brought you by Claycomb Auto Sales.  Four contestants will vie for the last spot in the finals to be held next Wednesday night, August 24. 

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