Live music in Syracuse, NY

Free Range Vocals is a circle-singing and vocal improvisation workshop led by Colleen Kattau on the third Monday of each month. It offers a welcoming, low-pressure setting to connect with others and rediscover your voice. No prior singing experience is required. The sessions draw on Bobby McFerrin’s Circle-song and Rhiannon’s Vocal River Series, focusing on collective, creative music-making. Participants warm up with attentive listening, breath work, and gentle practices to open the voice and throat, then explore music in motion and share improvised songs as a group. Those who feel inspired may also try guiding the circle. A $10-$20 sliding scale donation benefits Pink Rock Culture Co-op. Pay what you can. For the class to take place, at least five RSVP tickets are needed no later than two days beforehand, and RSVP options are available for every month in 2026.

The AMATEUR AT BEST WORLD TOUR brings Brenn! to The Song & Dance in Syracuse, presented by After Dark Presents, with additional artists slated to appear. Entry is permitted for attendees 16 and older with a valid ID, and anyone younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Will Hoge returns to the 443 Social Club. His 15th studio album, Sweet Misery, embraces a punchier, catchy rock sound while remaining rooted in experience and a familiar rock spirit, steering clear of the expected. He brought in collaborators he trusts to broaden the songs, shaping vivid narratives and big choruses meant to be cranked up loud. Designed for a start-to-finish listen, this new chapter frames a return from an artist continuing to explore and evolve.

At the CNY Regional Market’s A-Shed, a food truck takeover and market brings together a changing mix of local food trucks, live music, and vendors offering unique finds. Visitors can choose from savory and sweet options while browsing the market and enjoying the tunes. The experience continues rain or shine, since the covered A-Shed keeps everything protected.

Android Paranoid stages a theatrical homage to Radiohead, recreating the band’s singular catalog with meticulous care and high energy. The set draws from every era and pairs the music with storytelling that captures the sound, look, and feeling of the originals. The arc of Radiohead’s evolution is part of the experience, from outgrowing one-hit-wonder expectations to constant reinvention, with The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, and In Rainbows frequently named among the defining albums of the 1990s and 2000s. Released in 1997, OK Computer is widely celebrated as a landmark, a leap that helped place the group alongside innovators like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, U2, and Talking Heads who could command arenas while advancing the art form. This tribute channels that legacy and offers an immersive experience for listeners across generations.

At The Westcott Theater in Syracuse, Android Paranoid presents a theatrical salute to Radiohead, recreating the songs with careful attention to sound and atmosphere. The performance spans the band’s full catalog and weaves in engaging stories to capture the feelings behind the music. Expect selections from landmark albums such as The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A, and In Rainbows, records widely cited on best-of lists from the 1990s and 2000s. The show highlights Radiohead’s rise from the mid-90s onward and the stature that placed them alongside innovators like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, U2, and Talking Heads.

Singer-songwriter Matt Lorenz, known as The Suitcase Junket, makes his first appearance at the 443 Social Club. This event marks his debut at the venue under The Suitcase Junket name.

An evening of cinematic compositions and songcraft brings together Sova, Amanda Rogers, and AUK. Sova is the project of New York pianist and composer Sophia Vastek, a second generation artist whose piano-centered work honors her roots and explores new territory, blending neoclassical, ambient, and jazz influences into a filmic sound. Amanda Rogers pairs expressive vocals with piano, sharing introspective writing and melodies shaped by more than two decades of music making. Her recent EP, 52 Hurts, reflects on solitude and resilience, drawing inspiration from the 52 hertz whale. AUK, an instrumental and improvisational indie rock quartet based in Syracuse, New York, builds expansive, atmospheric soundscapes, with a style often compared to Explosions in the Sky and Sigur Rós. Together they offer a program that moves from quiet reflection to sweeping crescendos.

Rooted in years of focused study of the Allman Brothers Band, this Rochester, NY lineup channels the group’s signature blend of finely crafted songs and free-spirited improvisation. Their performances burn with a commitment to honoring the band’s legacy, bringing that familiar interplay and groove to life in each set. Presented by Visions FCU.

Photo City Presents offers a moody celebration at The Lost Horizon with Otherworldly Goth Prom, an evening of shadowy style, dancing, and immersive dark ambiance. Music will feature John Harris of Otherworldly Entity, Blood Grenade, and DJs Ghost, Deemonica, System, and Darkwave. Attendees are invited to wear gothic, celestial, witchy, or supernatural prom looks to embrace the theme. Expect atmospheric sounds, bold fashion, and a dance floor that welcomes creatures of the night. Ages 16 and up are admitted, and those under 16 may attend with a parent or guardian.

The event presents more music by artists who call the West Coast home at the Everson Museum of Art, a Syracuse landmark. It offers a focus on West Coast sounds in a distinctive museum setting.

Enjoy a free outdoor event with no tickets needed. It is presented by Visions FCU.