Followers of Donna the Buffalo will get their jones during a Saturday show in Utica

The Grateful Dead influence is obvious on Master Thieves' debut album

Four singer-songwriters will caucus at Eve Galleria's Circle of Songs

Bringing his guitar and some songs, Bryan Adams rocks out acoustically on Friday at the Civic Center

The second album from Professional Victims will be introduced during a Friday blast at Empire Brewing

Most people don’t know the term “Ameribeat.” It’s not used on CD divider signs at record shops nor on iTunes as a genius category

Stories fly around like solos in a blues circle whenever the name Kelly James comes up.

Skin-Hitter: One of Kevin Dean's students gets her licks in. SubCat Studios now offers educational opportunities to musicians of all ages.

With longtime deejay Dave Frisina ousted at Galaxy, those who tuned in to local radio may now just tune out. The Syracuse music community erupted with sadness and anger on Friday, Dec. 30. 

The past year has seen both highs and lows in the music world, locally, regionally and nationally. Here are a few favorites worth noting...