July 19th, 2013
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Today was the first day for the 2013 Syracuse Nationals. Traditionally after the show people gather in and around Electronics Parkway in Liverpool (particularly the hotels) to check out the hot rods and classic rides.
As usual there were plenty of sparkling Camaros, Caddy’s and Plymouth muscle cars on display, however, an unlikely pair of undersized foreign cars drew a lot of attention this evening, including a turbo-charged 1966 Fiat 600 (see below).
Turbo-charged 1966 Fiat 600 (aka Baby Blue)
Convertible Fiat Interior
Best in show: 1966 Fiat 600
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July 18th, 2013
Jazz pianist and composer Marc Cary played the Jazz in the Square (now called the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival) in Syracuse back in 2005.
The Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival will invade downtown next weekend. The fest was formerly called Jazz in the Square, and composer Marc Cary visited with Marcus Printup’s band in 2005.
Cary’s latest album is a musical tribute to singer Abbey Lincoln.
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July 16th, 2013
Merchants Commons Complex, Downtown Syracuse
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July 16th, 2013
Clinton Square Fountain, 11 pm
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July 14th, 2013
Eternal Hope Worship Church celebrates 20 years
Syracuse’s Eternal Hope Worship Church (1507 James Street) celebrated a 20th anniversary this week. One of the speakers was Bishop S.Y. Younger from Lynchburg, VA.
His message was about moving forward, which was the theme of the anniversary.
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July 13th, 2013
Joe Driscoll on stage at the Westcott Theater tonight.
For a warm-up before a trip to Canada and Europe, hip-hop/folk/world beat artist Joe Driscoll played a solo show at the Westcott Theater tonight. Also on the bill were the Fabulous Ripcords.
This will be Driscoll’s only summer show in the States.
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July 11th, 2013
Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy performed in Armory Square a decade ago
Hard to believe by Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy (and Gym Class Heroes) were opening acts for a show back in the day at an Armory Square club. I can’t remember who the headliner was,but Driscoll has gone on to become an international sensation; and McCoy now performs on television award shows.
Driscoll is in town this weekend for his only US show this summer.
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July 9th, 2013
Former NY Governor and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer (speaking at Syracuse University in 2010). He is looking to get elected once again, this time in New York City.
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July 8th, 2013
Ronnie Laws (sax) and Perry Hughes
Day Three of the 2013 Syracuse Jazz Festival kept it hot. Ronnie Laws (with a voice every bit as rich as Lou Rawls) and Taylor Dane gave the fans all they could handle. Laws provided a great East Coast vs. West Coast love fest by blowing a tribute to the late Grover Washington, Jr. And from the looks of it, you’d never know Dane had her breakout hit, “Tell it To My Heart” over two decades ago. She announced that she’ll be returning to Central New York later to play a role in the Musical Cats.
Also, one of the cool things about the final installment of this year’s edition was getting to see collaboration with folk from the local scene such as Neva Pilgrim (co-founder of the Society for New Music). Fans also got to hear the superior skills of supporting musicians like Chuck Lamb (Brubeck Brothers Quartet) and Perry Hughes (Michigan State University educator and guitarist for Ronnie Laws).
Brubeck Brothers Quartet (pictured Mike DeMicco, Dan Brubeck and Chris Brubeck) playing Jamesville Beach.
Vintage: Taylor Dane first hit the pop music scene 25 years ago.
Neva Pilgrim on stage with Frank Malfitano before the Brubeck Brothers set.
Below check out a clip from the gospel sounds of Five to Life, who provided a spiritual set with the sounds from the sanctuary.
Chuck Lamb plays during a hot sunset, then visits with fans.
Born to Sing: Taylor Dane
Ronnie Laws goes double barrel during a short rendition of Grover’s “Mr. Magic.”
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