The Westcott Theater

The sounds of Frank Zappa were in the air on Sunday, March 26, as The Furious Bongos took the stage at The Westcott Theater, in Syracuse. Based out of Wisconsin, The Furious Bongos are a nine-piece progressive rock band who…

Frank Zappa fans unite! The Furious Bongos are bringing their spring tour to Upstate New York this weekend. The band has shows scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at The Linda in Albany and Sunday, March 26 at The Westcott Theater in…

The holiday season delivered an early gift for music fans on Saturday, December 3, as radio station 95X hosted its annual 95X-Mas Pajama Jam at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse. The event, headlined by the indie folk-rock band Wilderado,…

SWMRS, California based punk-rock band has announced a nationwide headlining tour with support from The Regrettes and Beach Goons, including  two stops in New York State. SWMRS draw on influences ranging from The Ramones to The Beach Boys…

"I don't make enough to hire someone to tune my guitar, so bear with me," said the Record Company's guitarist/vocalis Chris Vos as he tuned his acoustic guitar between songs. It's only a matter of time before Vos will be able to afford his…

The Blues Foundation held its 39th Blues Music Awards on Thursday, May 10, in Memphis, Tennessee. Several award winners have appeared recently in Central New York, most notably at the Chenango Blues Festival. Victor Wainwright took home the…

In baseball, one of the most effective tools in a pitcher’s arsenal is to throw a pitch the batter isn’t expecting. Kansas City resident and unabashed Royals baseball fan Samantha Fish was equally effective in keeping a Syracuse audience…

Just in time for peak fall foliage, the Blind Owl Band are set to release their third studio album, Skeezy Patty on October 13.  Hailing from the beautiful Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Mountains, this 7-year-old quartet resembles…

As the Young Dubliners made their way through New York on their East Coast Tour, they certainly liven up Hump Day for those brave enough to venture out to The Westcott this past week. Those in attendance for this mid-week concert were…

"We're the Record Company, and we play rock and roll." This is how the Record Company's lead vocalist/guitarist/harpist Chris Vos often introduces his band at the start of a performance. While said in an understated fashion, it is no…