A Blues Alley

July 26th, 2014
Howard University Senior George Kilpatrick, III showed his vocal range at Jazz Central

Howard University Senior George Kilpatrick, III showed his vocal range at Jazz Central

Maybe one of our most under appreciated venues is Jazz Central on Washington Street. Thankfully, during the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival the stage comes alive with improvisation and the soundscape of creativity. The student performances are some of the best.

From Stage to Studio

July 26th, 2014
Sherma Andrews, vocalist

Sherma Andrews, vocalist

Feeling Social

July 26th, 2014
Mike Houston sings his way through the crowd to close out Day 1 of the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival last night.

Mike Houston sang his way off stage and dance in the crowd last night.

Michael & Anjela Lynn (along with The Critics) gave the people what they wanted last night to close out Day 1 of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. Their neo-soul and old-school R&B, anchored with big beats, whipped up a dance frenzy in Clinton Square.

Anjela Lynn greets a fan during the show.

Anjela Lynn greets a fan during the show.

Street gaze (part 29): Sign of Compassion

July 24th, 2014
Outside the Pastime Athletic Club where Mayor Miner was answering questions about her plans to invite migrant children to Syracuse.

Outside the Pastime Athletic Club where Mayor Miner was answering questions about her plans to temporarily house migrant children on  Syracuse’s North side.

Throwback Thursday: Chalk it up

July 24th, 2014
DC artist Mike Tanoory showed off his skills for the Street Painting Festival (circa 2007)

DC artist Mike Tanoory shows off his skills for the Street Painting Festival (circa 2007).

Thru Rose-Colored Glasses

July 23rd, 2014
Busy Town

Busy Town

If you can’t find something to do in the city or around the region this weekend, you just aren’t looking hard enough. We want to check out ArtsWeek 2014 and the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival.

Arts Week (kick-off)

July 22nd, 2014

Here’s a video of the Stan Colella All Star Band (students) playing yesterday under the direction of Joe Carello.

Street gaze (part 28)

July 21st, 2014
Rachel and her mom danced in Clinton Square during the NYS Blues Festival.

Rachel (right) and her mom danced to the sounds of Shakura at Clinton Square during the NYS Blues Festival.

Testify

July 20th, 2014
Dana Fuchs toned it down and gave some back story for her song "Living on Sunday" at the NYS Blues Festival on Saturday.

Dana Fuchs toned it down for a moment and gave some back story for her song "Living on Sunday" at the NYS Blues Festival.

Red Hot Blues

July 20th, 2014
Shakura S' Aida commanded the stage for Day 2 of the NYS Blues Festival on Saturday.

Shakura S' Aida commanded the stage with her mature sound for Day 2 of the NYS Blues Festival on Saturday.