The legendary Ron Carter comes to OCC for the Arts Across Campus Legends of Jazz Series on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011

Jazz in the City has brought free music to different parts of the city for ten years. This August 18, promoters and producers of the event brought Salsa Son Timba to Skiddy Park on the Westside for a night of music, dancing and community. - Video by: Brittany Dandy

Nick Tabarias, 22, of Detroit, Mich. traveled all the way to the NYS Blues Festival to see his hero, Ronnie Earl. After writing Earl’s tour manager a letter expressing his love of Earl’s music and the inspiration he provided, both musically and spiritually, Tabarias received word back that if he came to the fest, he should give Earl a call and perhaps they could arrange a jam on stage. Not only did Tabarias get a personal performance as caught here on video, but he also got to join Earl on stage at the end of the night. Keep an eye on your New Times this Wednesday for more on Ronnie Earl and the rest of the Blues Festival weekend.

Formed in 2006, House on a Spring is releasing their first studio album, "...We Gonna Break Free" on April 9 and celebrating the event with a CD release party at King Arthur's in Oswego.