With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many take a moment to reflect and give thanks for their family and friends. Many will also give thanks to the music community that graces their town. Here are five shows you won’t want to miss in Syracuse this November to help ring in the holiday season.
November 11: Diva Nova at Maplewood Inn
A star-studded line up of female Central New York musicians share the stage at the Maplewood Inn on Saturday, November 11. Headlined by area favorite Jess Novak, the night will include performances by Sheela Tucker, CNY Songbirds, Liz Fiddle, Sydney Irving, Heather Kubacki, Diana Jacobs, Lisa Romano and many more. See the full line up of musical talent here.
Tickets start at $23 with music starting at 7pm.
November 12: Deer Tick at Homer Center for the Arts
Indie-rockers Deer Tick make their much anticipated return to Homer’s Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 12. Known for their high energy live performances, the folk quartet last played the theater in July 2022. Currently touring in support of their latest release, Emotional Contracts (2023), the band is sure to mix in many favorites from their extensive catalog. Abby Hamilton opens the show.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm for this sold out performance.
November 15: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at the Crouse Hinds Theater
A unique listening experience will greet concert-goers on Wednesday November 15, as the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will take stage in Syracuse. Featuring a 14 piece band of classically trained musicians dressed in skeletal costumes, the musicians will perform an assortment of rock and heavy-metal tracks while lanterns and puppets adorn the stage. This musical spectacle is surely one you won’t want to miss.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Limited tickets remain available for $88.
November 22: All Poets & Heroes at Funk ’n Waffles.
It’ll be a homecoming celebration Thanksgiving Eve, as Syracuse indie rock favorite All Poets & Heroes return to the stage in Syracuse. The band relocated to Nashville in early 2023, leading to limited performances in Syracuse. The band, who have drawn sonic comparisons to Radiohead, were winners of the 2023 Syracuse Area Music Award for Best New Single, for their track “Give It To Me Straight”. Syracuse’s The Dirty Doves Band open the show.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets start at $13.
November 28: Lawrence at The Westcott Theater
New York City soul-pop band Lawrence bring their sounds to the Westcott Theater on November 28. Described as “High-energy, keyboard driven sound, featuring tight, energetic horns, and explosive lead vocals,” the band have been turning heads since a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2022. Telula opens the performance.
Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $30.
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