HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" CHAPTER 211 - CHERRY RED LABEL IN THE UK RELEASES THE "ELF" ELF ALBUM ON CD WITH A 16 PAGE BOOKLET ON DIO & ELF HISTORY.

Cherry Record label out of the UK has released the ELF- "ELF featuring Ronnie James Dio" Cd to the market again. This Cd package includes a 16 page booklet documenting Ronnie & the bands career from Ronnie Dio & The Prophets / Cindells to the ELF years. This cd has the original 8 tracks that were produced by Deep Purple's Roger Glover & Ian Paice back in 1972. A great updated (reissued) package that thanks Wendy Dio, David "Rock" Feinstein, Mickey Lee Soule, Rodney Mills, Glover  & Paice. Liner notes written by Malcolm Dome. A must for Dio, Elf, Rods collectors around the World. I even found a copy in Russia last week. It's pure Rock N Roll +++ ELF is- Ronnie James Dio, David "Rock" Feinstein, Mickey Lee Soule & Gary Driscoll.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 210- SYRACUSE AREA MUSIC AWARD WINNERS & NEW HALL OF FAMERS MARCH 7-8, 2019

March 7, 2019  SAMMY Hall of Fame Induction held at Dinosaur Bar B Que

Al Falso
Jan & The Radiants
Karen Savoca & Peter Heitzman
Scott Dixon

Sammys- Music Educator Award

Melissa  Gardnier

Sammys- Lifetime Achievement Award

Lou Reed



March 8, 2019 - SPIRIT OF SAMMYS AWARD - (1st Ever)

Jack O. Bocchino


March 8, 2019 - SYRACUSE AREA MUSIC AWARDS- Palace Theater  7 PM
MC- Dave Frisina

Best Alternative                           Strange To Look At
Best Americian                            Eileen Nicholson Kallass
Best Blues                                    Tas Cru
Best Country                                Steven Cali
Best Hard Rock                           The Last Divide
Best Hip-Hop or Rap                  G- Netics
Best Jam Band                            Count Blastula
Best Jazz                                     Bob Holz
Best Other Styles                        Samba Laranja
Best Pop                                      Emma Jude
Best R&B                                    Jaquiel THEVOICE
Best Rock                                    Atkins Riot
Best Singer- Songwriter              Stephen Douglas Wolfe

People Choice Artist                    CNS Marching Band
People Choice Venue                   Homer Center for the Arts
Peoples Choice Festival              Taste of Syracuse



March 8, 2019 - Featured Performances at the Palace Theater By

Barroom Philosophers
Sean McLeod with Alani Skye
Karen Savoca & Peter Heitzman
Isreal Hagan and Stroke
Lou Reed Tribute Band

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC- "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 209 - TODD HOBIN BAND'S ROCKIN CHRISTMAS EVENT.. TEAM WITH THE DEAN BROTHERS FOR DECEMBER 16 HISTORIC HOLIDAY SHOW AT SHARKEYS.

Every once in a while a very special event comes our way. This time the December 16th Show at Sharkey's featuring the Todd Hobin Band along with the Dean Brothers a true pre-holiday treat. The Todd Hobin Band- Todd Hobin, Doug Moncrief, Shawn Hobin, Brett Hobin and Bruce Fowler treated the packed house to many Hobin favorite tunes mixed with a blend of popular songs. Opened the gala event was Hall of Fame band the Dean Brothers. John,  Bob, Peter Dean and Holly Gregg who always provide a set of fun favorites including hits song "Sell My Misery" & 'Who Loves You" and songs from their hit Lp "As They Are". A great night of two Hall of Fame Bands, many longtime friends and local media members.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 208- TWO LONGTIME CLASSIC SYRACUSE BANDS TO SHARE THE STAGE IN A MEMORABLE LIVE SHOW- OCTOBER 7, 2018- ISREAL HAGAN & STROKE along with WILKESBURY BRIGADE-AT LIVERPOOL HOLIDAY INN.

Story coming soon.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" CHAPTER 207- RICK CUA TRIBUTE SHOW- JULY 29, 2018 AT BARBAGALLOS IN SYRACUSE, HUGE LIST OF RICK's MUSICAL FRIENDS TO RETURN TO PAY TRIBUTE......WAS SOLD OUT

After over three years of planning we finally scheduled our 'Rick Cua" Tribute Show for Sunday July 29, 2018 at Barbagallo's, 6344 East Molloy Rd in Syracuse, NY. Rick Cua the 4 time Sammy Award Winner who has had 6 Number #1 singles along with 2 Gold Record Award in his amazing career to date. This event was label as "CNY Music Legend Series" first live show. It was so great finally to honor our longtime friend of so many years.

This "Sold Out" historic event included many musicians from all periods of Rick's long and wonder career including original members from the Campus Walkers, Dove, C.R.A.C. Sparrow, Celi Rain and Blues Council.

Musician returning included Dave Hanlon, Rick Chisholm, Tom Rozzano, Howie Bartolo, Bob Halligan Jr, Bob Stasko. Emedin Rivera, Larry Serafini, Tony Hooper (from Nashville), Cathy LaManna, Joe Davoli, Don Martell and Rick Cua. MC- Nick Caplan from Dinosaur Radio. Many photos were taken by Sandy Roe, Juan Junco, Lee Goodman & Dave Proia as well as three great video segment recorded by Juan Junco and each part can be seen of UTube. A Ron Wray Production.

Show sponsors included- Dinosaur Radio, Syracuse New Times, SubCat Studio,  Hearth Cabinets and more,  Barbagallo's and Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts. Doors opened to a huge line awaiting outside at 6 PM with the music running from 7- 9++ PM.

Song List as follows

Campus Walker- Knock On Wood, But Its Alright, Spooky, Soul Man.
Dove- Suffragette City, Locomotive Breath, Listen Here, Crossed-Eyed Mary
Sparrow- I Don't Wanna Hear It, Live Music
Celi Rain & Blues Council- That's All the Lumber, Red Motorcycle
C.R.A.C.- Ask Me No Questions, Of The Lites, Everything Man, Everything to Me.

Finale with Everyone on Stage - Hold On I'm Comin,

One of those very special Syracuse Music Historic Events honoring one of our greats "Rick Cua' that many never happen again. What a wonderful time had by all.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 206 - CNY MUSIC COMMUNITY SADDENED WITH THE SUDDEN PASSING OF MUSIC LEGEND - DON BARBER

We are sad to report the passing on CNY music great Don Barber on may 26, 2018.

He first formed the band Donnie and the Dukes in 959 (Don Barber & Walter Stiles), They reorganized in 1960 with a musical lineup of Bob Story (bass), Don Barber (vocals, drums), Dave Blatchley (rhythm guitar) & Skip Seyerle (lead guitar). With help from WNDR Radio's "Dandy Dan" Leonard the group entered Syracuse's Riposo Studio and recorded a two-side regional hit single "I'll Be Blue" b/w "Henrietta" on the Personality Record label (1961).

"I'll Be Blue" was released nationally by Buck Ram, who was also the manger of the national group the Platters. With Dan Leonard managed the band though the years and with his help was responsible for their national & regional success. This included involvement with Three Rivers Inn that springboarded Don's career to host many Sunday "Teen Canteen" Shows. They also appear regulary as the Little Brown Jug in downtown Syracuse.

Don Barber & The Dukes shared the stage though the years with such national acts as- Custis Lee, Del Shannon, Bobby Rydell, Lloyd Price, Bell Notes, Brenda Lee, Jimmy Rodgers, Bob Crew, Erbie K. Doe, The Tokens, Viscounts, Bobby Sherman, Chubby Checker, Freddie Cannon and Johnny and the Hurricanes.

By 1963 there lineup included Don Barber (vocals, bass) with new personal Chuck Mellone, (keyboards), Joe Sawmiller (guitar), Dave McQuillan (drums), In mid 1964 Jack Belle (of Continentals) handled guitar duties during a long summer engagement at Lake George in early 1965 for a backup session for The Madison and stayed together to record there hit "The Waddle". Also heard on the Waddle on keyboards was Kal Dee plus backing by The Madisons. With the popularity of this hit single the band toured across the Northeast with performances with nationals acts as The Angels, Johnny Thunder, Lou Christi along with The Newbeats & Vascals in Agawan park, Mass on July 11, 1965.

If Don Barber's ame seems familliar his family ran the Barber Funeral Home in Homer, NY. for many years. As a historical note- CNY saxophone great John Kane can also be heard on Barber's early recording of "I'll Be Blue" and Henrietta".

Don Barber and the Dukes have appeared yearly at Cortland, NY Summer Festival. Joining Don on stage were Mickey Lee Soule (ELF), Brian Miles (Brians Idols), Mike Shaw (Mad Jack), Larry Baker (Triple Threat, Essentuals), and  the legendary bassist Joe Leo. In late 2011, the band' re-united to re-record a video of the classic song "I'll Be Blue" (50th Anniversary) that included photos and a band early history. You can still see it to this day on youtube.

When we at Syracuse's Dinosaur Radio started out History of Syracuse "Rock N Roll" Then and Now live stage shows Don Barber & the Dukes along with the Livin Ennd shared the stage in our very first show some 4 years ago.

Don Barber our friend will be dearly missed. Don we salute You

Then came the band second single "The Waddle{ (old Bernie Milton song) b/w "Whats Your Name' release on Thunderbird Records in May 1965. The band's lineup on this recording- Barber, Sawmiller, with WOLF DJ' Fred Winston (on drums). This threesome was put together in early 1965 for a backup recording session g for the Syracuse band The Madisons and stayed together

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE"- CHAPTER 204- ROCKIN THE REDHOUSE EVENT- MARCH 24, 2018

Rockin The Redhouse V Benefit Concert was held at the Landmark Theater on Friday Event- March 23, 2018 from 7 to 10 PM.

Band Line Up

Six Pack (Anheuser Busch)
Rebecca Bennett, Nick Offredi, Keith Renfrew, Gio Pettigass, Kevin Kiniry, Adon Allen

The Verdict (Bousquet Holstein PLLC)
Aaron Frishman, Phil Bousquet, David DiNiro, Mike Tyszko

CxTec Dinosaur  (CxTech)
Mike Featherstone, Asley Cox, Steve Robisnon, Mike Kelly, Josh Taylor, Bruce Peterson

The Chillerz (Carrier Corp)
Amy Hebert, Dave Marr, Ralph Vito, Dave Dufresne, Mike Dufrense, Jan Sink, Joyce Kuppe;

Petty Cash (BNY Mellon)
Andrea Turnbill, Geri Gittino, Brittany Rich, Mike Boronczyk, Brandon Morse,
Grant Hamelin, Jessica Huse, Joe Grosvent, Kevin Garvey

JAM Wireless  (JMA Wireless)
Scott Billings, Gayle Callen, Andrew Franklin, Karthik Janardhana, Christopher Mohr.
Jordan Ragos, Alex Shao, Megan Simmons, Micheal Tierney, Daniel Wing.

The Salamanders (Arcadis)
Jim Blasting, Dave DeSantis, Eric Dievendorf, Kelly Hendrickson, Mike Jones,
Fred Kirschenheiter, Andy Lewandowskim Doug Nodine

Side Shifters (Raymond Corp)
Mike Lennon, Dave Russell, Stone James, Tim Wilson, Tim Breeze

Defense Mechanism- (Lockheed Martin)
Greg Gannett, Kate Kolb, Bob Volk, Jim Murphy, Dan Morison, Dave Lambrysch

Event Judges
Syracuse Music Hall of Famers- Dave Porter, Todd Hobin, Maria DeSantis,
along with Steve Brown (SubCat Studio)

GMs
Glenn Gomez Adams & Lisa Chelenza

Closing Cover Band-
Run For Cover

2018 Winning Band       CxTech Dinosaurs