Front Row Syracuse

07/13/2022

Kambuyu Marimba!!!

At the ArtRage Gallery fundraiser July 9, 2022.

06/09/2022

For those waiting for the Leo Crandall Part 2 episode, my apologies for the delay. Real life took over this week & my son who has been missing for 7 months turned up briefly in Canada. It was a distracting week, to say the least. I can now turn my attention back to that episode & the one to follow (two first time chef/owners from the Salt City Market!) In the meantime, enjoy this video of Episode #2 guest Joseph Driscoll playing Wonamati with his African collaborator Sekou. This song closes out his podcast episode. If you've missed it, go to frontrowsyr.com!
https://youtu.be/O37H6NODLDM

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06/08/2022

The 443 is a music-lover's perfect venue. All the patrons come in with the mutual understanding that the music is the focus. A true community atmosphere.

06/02/2022

This is the music list that you will hear on the Leo Crandall Tribute Episode: Part 1 currently available at Frontrowsyr.com or on your favorite podcast player. Kudos and thanks to Jeremy Johnston for his curating and engineering brilliance.

05/30/2022

This rendition of Leo Crandall & Hymie Witthoft playing All Night By the Water is included in the soundtrack of the current episode of the podcast. Leo is playing the Dutar from Turkemenistan. I was honored to have them ask me to tape this session in May of 2019, and they have said it was their favorite version. Go to frontrowsyr.com to hear the full episode and enjoy the full, unedited song here. Patrons of the podcast will get more of this over time. Current Part 1 includes David Prince, Nancy Keefe Rhodes, Zeke Leonard, Hanna Richardson, Curtis Waterman, and Brandy Witthoft's partner Hymie.

05/28/2022

The Leo Crandall Tribute episode, Part 1 (of 2) is now live on our website at frontrowsyr.com. It will be live on Apple, Spotify, etc soon if not already. But if you get it from our website, you can also sign up for our mailing list, or even to become a patron if you are inclined. This episode was a lot of hard work and thanks to all who participated. Hanna Richardson, Nancy Keefe Rhodes, Zeke Leonard, Curtis Waterman, David Prince, Brandy Witthoft's mate Hymie are featured on this Part 1. On part 2, we'll hear from Amanda Rogers, Sam Kogon, Thomas W Fay, Colin Aberdeen and Joellen Kwiatek and Chip Osborne. As soon as I can get that one out, I will. Soon, promise.

05/26/2022

Coming very soon, almost ready, a two-part Leo Crandall Tribute podcast episode celebrating the life and work of a man who embodied a commitment to excellence. Keep your eyes here or go to frontrowsyr.com and sign up for our mailing list to be sure you get notified when it is published. This is one you don't want to miss.

05/15/2022

Diana Jacobs Band CD release par-tay at Prison City Pub & Brewery this afternoon... Gorgeous day for great music. Check out our most recent episode at Frontrowsyr.com where Diana Jacobs is the featured guest.