Funk n’ Waffles Downtown

Liverpool native, trombonist and vocalist Melissa Gardiner put together her jazz trio MG3 in Harlem in 2014. Since that time, they have become an in-demand act in Upstate New York. Besides Gardiner, the trio consists of organist and…

Funk 'n Waffles Downtown on Clinton Street in Syracuse is running a Tuesday series of blues shows featuring Jimmy Wolf on guitar, Emanuel Washington (Sophistafunk, Skunk City) on drums and Billy Harrison (Jess Novak Band) on bass. The first…

NYS Music presents a series of shows throughout October at Syracuse's Funk N' Waffles Downtown. The nine show series kicks off this Wednesday, Oct. 4 with Dangermuffin and Annie in the Water. The series continues on Thursday, Oct. 5 with…

Austin City Limits began its run on PBS in 1976 as a way to showcase Texas artists. Its pilot episode featured Willie Nelson performing. Forty one years later, the show has become a television institution and the inspiration for the music…

“Growing up in places like where I’m from, kids don’t get the chance to dream properly. I’m chasing mine so they don’t ever have to be timid about chasing theirs.” - I.Am.Tru.Starr Rochester based emcee, I.Am.Tru.Starr will perform at Funk…

Mike Powell rolled into Downtown Syracuse Saturday night at Funk n Waffles with his new band, the Black River (John Hanus - guitar, Joe Bell - bass, Dom Scicchitano - drums, Shane Kelsen - keyboards). The packed crowd was treated to a night…

Mike Powell returns to Syracuse this Saturday. However, he won't be wielding the lacrosse stick that helped him become the all-time leading scorer with Syracuse University's acclaimed lacrosse program. This time he comes packing his guitar…

Funk 'n Waffles Downtown is one of the few Central New York venues that offers live music seven days a week. The unique location on Clinton Street in Syracuse hosts everything from open mics to national touring acts of all genres in…

Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People will be making a stop at the Downtown Syracuse Funk N Waffles on July 16. Ponder, a Rochester native, offers a transcendent mix of powerful groove and soul music with gospel roots. Ponder and the…

Beginning this Saturday, July 2, NYS Music will present a diverse lineup of artists at Funk 'N Waffles in Downtown Syracuse. Cory Henry, the Blind Spots, Calliope Musical and the Zen Rites kick off the new summer series this weekend. The…