NYS Blues Fest

The New York State Blues Festival returned to Chevy Court at the fairgrounds in Syracuse, June 12-14, 2025.   A long standing Central New York tradition, which formed in 1992, is now in its fifth consecutive year at the fairgrounds. The…

The New York State Blues Festival, returning to Syracuse’s Chevy Court at the NYS Fairgrounds from June 13-15, announced a special raffle offering attendees the chance to win a Warren Haynes Signature Gibson Les Paul, autographed by the…

In an industry where so many artists and bands come and go, American rock and roll, country, blues and R&B hybrid band Little Feat has remained ever-present since the late 1960s. Nearly 30 projects have come out over the course of…

The 31st edition of the New York State Blues Festival kicked off Thursday afternoon of June 15th at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, underneath beautiful blue skies. The annual event, which has grown substantially over the…

By now, Memorial Day has come and gone, the days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and summer concert season is officially underway. As always, Syracuse has an impressive mix of individual concerts and multiple day festivals to…

The 2021 New York State Blues Fest, a free concert at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse over Thursday June 24 till Saturday June 26 in Chevy Court. Downtown Syracuse's Clinton Square hosted Dumpstaphunk at the last Blues Fest held in June…

The Northeast's largest free blues festival, NYS Blues Fest, has announced its comeback with a new location and a lineup that will bring Central New York to its feet. This year's New York State Blues Festival will be held at Chevy…

The 26th annual NYS Blues Festival has expanded to three days for 2018. The extra day of the free festival in Clinton Square has allowed organizers to bring in additional national acts, including Thursday's headliner, sister duo, Larkin Poe…

Dana Fuchs has built a loyal following in central New York, based on her energetic performances at the New York State Blues Festival and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que over the past half decade. That made her a popular choice for a NYS Blues Festival…

Carolyn Wonderland returned to Central New York April 14, performing a benefit for the NYS Blues Fest in a night of raucous blues at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse. The Austin-based performer showcased her powerful voice and mastery of…