The holiday season is here, and there may be no greater gift to give your friends and family this season than tickets to a stunning concert. Here are five can’t-miss shows in Syracuse this December that you may want to consider.
December 1: Sugar Hill Gang at Middle Ages Beer Hall
New Jersey hip-hop pioneers Sugar Hill Gang will kick off the month with a performance at Syracuse’s newest music venue, the Middle Ages Beer Hall. Known for their smash hit “Rapper’s Delight” which was the first rap single to become a top 40 hit (1979), the band has served as the inspiration to countless acts over the last four decades. In 2019, the group reunited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the track, and have continued to tour intermittently since.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $35.
December 2: Brand New Sin at The Westcott Theater
Central New York hard-rock fans won’t want to miss the reunion of Syracuse’s Brand New Sin on December 2 at The Westcott Theater. The rockers, led by Joe Altier, last performed a reunion show in 2019. Active from 2002-2012, the band performed at the 2007 Krockathon, and have opened for bands such as Black Label Society, Slash, Chris Cornell, Godsmack, and Type O Negative. The band saw commercial success in 2002 with the release of the single “My World” which was featured on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $30.
December 8: Mikaela Davis at Funk ’n Waffles
Rochester native and New York State favorite Mikaela Davis returns to Funk ’n Waffles for a show on December 8. Davis will again be joined by her band, Southern Star. The group recently wrapped up a successful tour in support of their album, And Southern Star, which saw the band open several shows for The Mountain Goats. Davis, a classically trained harpist, weaves beautiful melodies which intertwine with her band’s Grateful Dead inspired roots. A recent three-show residency in Syracuse saw the band play two sets each night; one set of Southern Star originals, and one set of Grateful Dead favorites. The band continues to rise in popularity, and this is surely one you won’t want to miss. Maybird opens the show.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $22.
December 8: Mountain Goats at Homer Center for the Arts
Coincidentally on the same night, Davis’ recent tour partners and indie-folk rockers The Mountain Goats perform an intimate concert at the Center for the Arts in Homer. Originally the creation of singer-songwriter John Darnielle, he will be accompanied by a full band for this performance. Known for high intensity live concerts which feature Darnielle’s clever and witty lyrics, the band frequently sells out whatever venue is in their path. This performance at the Center for the Arts is no exception.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are sold out.
December 13: Lindsey Stirling at Landmark Theater
Those looking to get in to the holiday spirt won’t want to miss this one, as Lindsey Stirling returns to Central New York as part of her annual Snow Waltz Tour. The violinist/dancer, whose performances are known for stunning choreography and theatrics, is embarking on what is now becoming an annual holiday celebration, which will see the violinist perform a wide variety of holiday favorites as well as tracks from her own Snow Waltz album.
Music starts at 8pm with tickets starting at $79.
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