Posts Tagged ‘Taste of Syracuse’
Taste of Syracuse (Day 1)
Friday, June 7th, 2019SIF Look Book
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018Listen to the Bass
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017Listen to the Bass from Syracuse in Focus on Vimeo.
Who, What, Wear (Taste of Syracuse)
Sunday, June 4th, 2017Blast Off
Friday, June 2nd, 2017Week in Review
Sunday, June 5th, 2016Get the Funk Outta My Face
Sunday, June 5th, 2016Human Nature
Saturday, June 4th, 2016When you say you are going to do a Michael Jackson tribute, it had better be good, really good.
Everybody knows the music; everybody recognizes the man behind Off the Wall, and enhancer of the Moonwalk. Drummer Emmanuel “Never Miss A Beat” Washington brought together a groovy collective, including vocalist Brian Michael, and they nearly shook the foundation of the Clinton Exchange and Amos block during the Taste of Syracuse last night.
Fans were white and they were black; they were young and they were old. They all knew the lyrics and for a few hours along a small strip of Erie Boulevard they celebrated the King of Pop and his musical legacy.
BMichael’s falsetto and high leg kicks were enough to make a side man cry. He definitely proved himself worthy of covering the MJ classics. We were also impressed with guitarist Jay Lock and his Van Halen impression during “Beat It.”
Although the set 20 minutes late, the group exceeded expectations. In short, EMan has done it again (we witnessed his Tribute to James Brown last years). He continues to prove himself as a bandleader and fuser of talent.
The show ended with a drama-filled, dance to “Thriller” and it drove the crowd wild. We wish they would have had time to do “Smooth Criminal.”
We overheard one lady, when she heard the fine and mellow voice of Gabby Gorman say, “she sounds like Teena Marie.” So of course we are hoping E-man does a tribute to Rick James next (and brings back Gabby for the duets).
Mikes on the Mike
Saturday, June 4th, 2016Friday night at the Taste of Syracuse became a literal Mike Fest as Michael Heagerty and Brian Michael commanded the Tenacious Sound Listening Lounge and the Mess’s Fireworks Erie Boulevard Stages respectively.
Welcome Committee
Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
Beats & Rhymes from Syracuse in Focus on Vimeo.
The President has a theme song; Syracuse Football has a fight song,but we think this would be a great welcome to summer song for our city. In fact, maybe Sophistafunk and the 315 Elks Pride Drumline could play the next Hancock Airport musical showcase or open up the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival.