Cookie Coogan, played the Sitrus Lounge (Sheraton Hotel).
At the Sitrus on the Hill last night vocalist Cookie Coogan did a medley of songs with her trio (featuring Rick Balestra and Darryl Pugh) that included September in the Rain, September Song and It’s You I Like (composed by Fred ( aka Mr.) Rogers.
The lively informal jam session was the perfect way to officially end the summer.
Puente Flamenco danced on stage tonight for two shows at Dolce Vita on the Connective Corridor. The event was part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Puente Flamenco's David Chu sings on stage at Dolce Vita.
CNY singing sensation Nancy Kelly kicked off the 2012-2013 Jazz @ Sitrus series tonight.
Yosira, hostess (left) and Angel, server for Rachel’s Restaurant (Sheraton Hotel) take a moment to enjoy the music.
Tom Bronzetti accompaned Nancy Kelly (Jazz at Sitrus)
After last year’s inaugural season, the Sitrus Lounge has become one of the best places along the Connective Corridor to experience live jazz in an upscale environment.
Hasan Stephens, aka DJ Maestro, Hip Hop Scholar and Radio Executive, during a lecture at Syracuse University earlier this year.
During recent trips to DMV-area (DC, Maryland and Virginia) and Philadelphia I had the opportunity to experience some diverse radio programming. It was particularly a treat to hear Hip-Hop pioneer Lady B doing a marvelous throw-back show called The Basement Party.
Today I read the DJ Maestro and partners will be starting an online radio vehicle that will enter the urban music market in the area. Labor Day is the launch date.
Below you can hear Maestro talk about the need for diversity in Hip-Hop music during a lecture at Syracuse University earlier this year.
Matthew Chase, sings in the Dairy Building at the NYS Fair
National Public Radio (NPR) recently featured the work of photographer Henry Horenstein, who reminds us that country music is rural music, not only Southern music.
