Live Music

In between cooking, shopping and dodging the crazy and weird people that are your family, catch a live performance (or try your hand had holding a tune) in Cortland County. Do you have an event coming up that you would like featured? Submit you information to the Experience Cortland Staff here.* Chasing Neon at Brix Pub Chasing Neon is bringing a taste of modern country to downtown Cortland, at…

For those seeking artistic discovery, Experience Cortland’s weekend arts and culture itinerary is here to help you make the most of your time with us! DAY 1 Start your trip with a locally roasted caffeine boost at Coffee Mania; then venture to the Cortland Corset Building for a little retail therapy. Cinch Art Space is packed with the work of over 50 local and regional artisans and craftsmen…

Live music is back at the Center for the Arts of Homer! The Center will welcome its first concert to Whiting Theatre in June, while also hosting musicians at Dwyer Memorial Park with their Concert in a Car Series starting in early May.  The following concerts have been scheduled or rescheduled. Once a new dates has been settled on, the staff will alert you via their email systems, website and…

We're certainly living in different times. Our children have become our 'co-workers', dining rooms tables have turned into offices, restaurants are limited to takeout only. We are doing our best to protect the public during these uncertain times. Here at the Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, everyone's safety is our top priority, but we also want to make sure you don't go entirely…

The Center for the Arts of Homer announced 15 live music performances for its 2020 winter/spring schedule that includes classic rock bands, rap artists, blues musicians and more. The list includes three-time GRAMMY winner Shawn Colvin, The Travelin' McCourys, Macy Gray, singer-songwriter-rap-legend Everlast, Vanessa Carlton and The Travelin' McCourys, who won the Best Bluegrass Album at the 2019…

It's time to nominate your Cortland County favorites for the SAMMY People's Choice Award, honoring the best in local music. It's time to nominate your Cortland County favorites for the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) People's Choice Award, honoring the best in local music. The Center for the Arts in Homer and BRU 64 were nominated under the Local Venue category, while the Cortland Main Street…

The Downtown Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced their upcoming winter and spring season. The new year means new events to look forward to at the Downtown Cortland Repertory Theatre! The Cortland location has officially announced their winter and spring events, which will include everything from karaoke nights to live music, comedy evenings to murder mystery dinners. Here's what's coming to…

Plans to visit Cortland County this weekend? Maybe you're already here! Below is just a small sampling of what's going on in the area so you don't miss a moment. For more details, and plenty more great events, check out the Experience Cortland events calendar. 8TH ANNUAL LITTLE YORK FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Oct. 12 & Sunday, Oct. 13 | Little York Pavilion  Whether you're a knitter, crafter,…

If your family enjoys summer music, food, and fun, we have good news!  Cortland County has a pair of events happening this weekend filled with all the above. Make the most of your upcoming weekend, and plan for one (or more!) of these fun activities.   Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more local happenings. FEEL THE MAGIC The Village of Homer will transform into a bistro-like…

The Cortland Main Street Music Series returns for its 16th season! Start your weekend off right every Friday in July at the Cortland Main Street Music Series! The series is celebrating its 16th season with high-energy shows covering genres ranging from rock, Americana, country, folk, blues, Celtic rock, and everything in between. The combined 12 local, regional and national acts will play on the…

Seedstock Music Festival is celebrating its tenth year! We were curious about the work that goes into building its custom stage.   Check out the timelapse! Share your Cortland County adventures with us for a chance to be featured! Tag @experiencecortland and tag #experiencecortland.

  How a community transformed a historic church into a multi-faceted performing arts venue better known as the Center for the Arts of Homer.   On any given day, walking into the historic old church building in Homer, New York you’ll hear violins, a rock band, and dancing feet. You find a crowd of people enjoying the art gallery or you watch a crew setting up for the next concert.…

Cortland County is known for its rich agriculture. The event Cortland Harvest: a Taste of Fall, sought to bring local farmers and producers together with local brews from Cortland Beer Company and NYS wine from the Finger Lakes Tasting Room for one evening. This unique food pairing came together with local music from Molly & the Badly Bent Bluegrass Boys, Local Farmers Union, and Chris…

You have your ticket for the concert that evening at the Center for the Arts in Homer, NY. The show is sold out, and you would probably arrive about a hour an half before showtime to make sure you got a good seat. But 12 hours earlier, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 16 when you might have still been sleeping. That was when the day began for the Big Bag Voodoo Daddy concert.   There are many…

  This past weekend, Experience Cortland made the journey (finally) to Cortland’s Seedstock music festival. The festival is held at Reed’s Seeds on Route 215, just a few miles south of the City of Cortland.   This was Seedstock IX. When the festival first started out, it was just a one day gathering for friends and family for them to play and hear great local music. Nine…