Artists/Bands wanting to play at The Dig: Please contact Tony Corcoran at (315) 516-3307
Bands Playing The Dig 2008:
Under The Gun
For more than ten years UNDER THE GUN has been the Top Drawing band in the CNY Market. Playing some of the hottest hard and classic rock favorites as well as current radio favs, UTG has built their fan base by putting on a solid live performance. UNDER THE GUN'S original songs have been worked in to setlists and well recieved for a seamless night of straight ahead rock and roll. UTG has played and set attendance and beverage sales records at some of the areas premier summer events and concert series including; The Inner Harbor Block Parties, Oswego harborfest, Jamesville Balloonfest, Party In The Plaza and the Hanover Square Block parties. It's been a great run and UTG will keep rockin as long as their friends want to see them.....so, get through your work week, call your buddies, let your hair down....we'll see you this weekend!!
Merit
Merit has been making music for five years. An uncompromised sound, combining indie, modern, and pop rock. NYC's Village Voice compares it to Concrete Blonde, if Concrete Blonde had grown up listening to the Yeah, yeah, yeahs. It's a brave amalgamation that has captured the ears and hearts of scene kids and hard rockers alike. Just check the numbers.
In 2004, Merit released their debut album, "When We Fight." The band sold two thousand copies independently. Songs off that record and their recently released Double EP have earned radio play from New York City to Los Angeles. Their hit single, "Man on a String," broke the top ten on Syracuse's KROCK.
The band's touring record? As far north as Canada. As far South as the Carolinas. Merit is a staple at NYC's Knitting Factory, and have opened for a long list of national headliners. Their hard work and unique sound has landed them in front of a wide range of audiences... shredding on the Gritty in Pink Stage at the Vans Warped Tour in 2006. Opening for Liz Phair in front of thousands.
Merit is just what the name suggests. Honest. Sincere. Worthy of a listen. So listen, and come to understand what so many others already do. When this band hits the stage, the game changes. This is different. This is Merit.
Press
"They come up with something that is essentially unheard of in current music, a new sound." -Neufutur.com
"On this 10 song collection of originals, Syr-rock-cuse not only lives, it thrives with energy and bite." -The Post-Standard
"Pick this [new double EP] up, its only a short matter of time before the mainstream really catches on." -Smother.net
"Powerful vocals and top-notch instrumentation." -PastePunk.com
"Imagine if Concrete Blonde had grown up listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs" -The Village Voice
Lisa Gentile
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT : LISA HOSTS MUSIC MAVERICKS OPEN MIC
The Coffee Pavilion: 133 Water Street in Hanover Square - Syracuse, NY
Call her an urban cowgirl with soul. She's a singer songwriter who sings from the heart and plays from the hip. Time Out Magazine, NY says Lisa "inspires quite effortlessly with a stunning voice that soars and takes you along for the ride." Lisa's released three independent CD's, "Becoming", The EP "Three" and "A Very Country Compilation" which was just nominated for A 2006 Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY) in the Best Country Category. She is curently writing and recording her fourth CD called "This Crickety Old House".
A native of Syracuse, NY, at age 10 Lisa's family transplanted to New York City so she could fully pursue a career in show business. It wasn't long before Lisa was starring in national commercials, plays and even won a couple episodes of Start Search with a perfect score. She studied at the acclaimed HS of Performing Arts and received her BA in Arranging and Composition from Bard College. Growing up in a very musical family, Lisa is no stranger to the music industry and gives most of the credit to her parents. She's been exposed to and involved in most aspects of "show business" and music production since 8 years old. The daughter of Mickey Gentile, a successful producer/writer/arranger at Motown Records and Jennifer Lambert who enjoyed a successful writing and recording career of her own on Motown and Decca Records.
Lisa actively performs in many charity events including, V-Day, Stop Homelessness in America, The American Cancer Society, New York State AIDS Ride, The Ronald McDonald House, City At Peace, Musicians on Call and The Carol M. Baldwin Foundation for Breast Cancer. Lifetime Television's newest network, Lifetime Real Women , chose Lisa to be one of 12 standout women to join the Lifetime Real Women family in representing the network in its ongoing connections with consumers and business partners. The LRW campaign will highlight the individual stories of real, "everyday" women, bringing their inspiring and entertaining perspectives to viewers across America.
Dusty Pas'cal
"My appreciation for music has always been for the honesty of the sound. The words form the foundation and create the connection, while the sound enhances that connection by putting you 'in the room'". - Dusty Pas'cal
Silent Fury
Silent Fury is DOING SOMETHING. The band, described as "One of the best rock bands in Central New York", has been touring tirelessly from Cleveland to Maine, leaving screaming fans in their wake. With each mile traveled, the band continues to pick up speed. In addition to delivering electrifying live shows, the band has logged in serious time in the studio. Their latest CD, "Sunday Stilettos" moved one critic to gush "Nickelback meets the White Stripes. Yeah, they're that good!". Since its conception, Silent Fury has used the influence of bands such as these to hone their Power Rock sound.
The band is headed by vocalist and lead guitarist Mick Fury, a Syracuse based musician who has been recording and performing for almost a decade, and whose music has been nominated for the Grammy music award in the Syracuse area. Fury has stepped back from his days of tequila shots and stripper poles toward a more serious commitment to writing moving music. His growth as a songwriter is evident on the "Sunday Stilettos" track "Kick Down My Down" where Fury details the ever present battle between love and lust. Whether it be in their videos, songs or shows, Silent Fury continues to bring what the fans want, rock.
Alter Ego
Alter Ego is a newly formed 5-piece which features some heavy hitters from the Syracuse NY area music scene gathered together from a collection of popular local bands. We play a variety of styles of Music with everything from the fifties up through today, with a special place in our hearts for the Disco, Funk, and R & B tunes of the 70's, as well as the Aqua-Net Inspired 80's!!! We say: If you can hum the tune, sing along with it, or dance to it… we play it! We make sure to give our audience both a wide selection of songs (sometimes with our own little unique twist), as well as fun stage show, which guarantees that everyone will walk away having a blast!
Alter Ego features vocalist Dee Macomber (The Electric Chick Magnets, 8-Track All-Stars, and Prime Time), guitarist Scott Macomber (Trial By Fire), drummer Mike Dardaris (Bob Cooper Band), bassist Chris Notarthomas (Prime Time), and keyboardist Aaron Velardi (Nozmo King).
Vote For Pete
VoteFor Pete is a rock and roll band dedicated to playing fun music that people will enjoy listening to. Based out of the Syracuse area, they play a range of songs from the 1950s to the present- as well as a number of similarly styled original songs. No matter what age group, Vote For Pete's music sets the tone for a fun atmosphere that anyone can enjoy.
