JJ Grey & Mofro wasn’t a major act at Chevy Court or Lakeview, but the NYS Blues Fest headliner brought all the energy of an amphitheater show. Apart from his playful performance as a frontman, JJ Grey kept revealing new layers of talent during his set.
The New York State Blues Festival’s board of directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 KJ James Memorial Scholarship.
Submit your photos from past NYS Blues Festivals and you could win VIP passes to the 25th Anniversary NYS Blues Festival on July 7 & 8, 2017 in Syracuse, NY!
The New York State Blues Festival is pleased to announce the KJ James Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded again this year to young, local musicians. Kelly “KJ” James was best known for his musical career, having played with the band Triple Shot before touring nationally with Dr. Blue and the Kingsnakes. He later established a solo acoustic career as Dr. Blue.
New York State Blues Festival is Proud to Announce the Line-Up for Their 25th Anniversary Celebration July 7 & 8 2017
The New York State Blues Festival proudly announces a return to downtown Syracuse for its 25th Anniversary celebration on July 7th and 8th, 2017. Since its inaugural launch in 1992, this annual summertime festival has grown into the region’s premier musical destination. With the introduction of a bold new commemorative mark, the event’s organizers are getting…
2016 Festival Poster Revealed This year’s cover illustration and t-shirt design originated as a poster created for the Syracuse Poster Project, a nonprofit civic art group committed to enlivening downtown Syracuse and strengthening the city’s sense of place. Founded in 2001, the Project brings together poets and Syracuse University artists to create an annual series…
Trucks, a founding member and original drummer of the Allman Brothers Band, will be the closing act of the free, two-night festival in Syracuse, the festival’s leadership announced last night. The festival will be held on July 8 & 9 in Syracuse’s Clinton Square. Other headliners include Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, a Brooklyn-based, seven-piece band who will be appearing on Friday night’s bill. Blues guitarist Sonny Landreth will be appearing Saturday night.
Enter to WIN tickets to Mike Zito and the Wheel on March 31st at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que! Blues Music award winner Mike Zito is one of those rare artists who can sing like nobody’s business, pen songs that instantly grip you, play a mean Gulf Coast style guitar, and has the stage presence to draw in…
The mission of The NY State Blues Festival is to preserve, protect and promote blues music and culture and showcase a collection of regional and national artists from multiple genres, all with roots steeped in tradition and vision. The festival was founded in 1991 and is supported by government grants, corporate sponsorships, private donations and…