The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Mama Said String Band is an instant classic, since 2016 they've been bringing their own brand of the grassroots music you're so used to hearing to stages everywhere. Based out of Louisville, KY, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to bluegrass, folk, and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Shakedown Sunday is a monthly series hosted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and members of Dead to the Core, with special guests, that celebrates the Grateful Dead—not just the band's originals but songs from across the roots and rock worlds they made their own.

José M. Lopez has been a professional musician and teacher in Central New York for over 35 years. Best known as the bassist and singer for Showtime the Band, he has performed with many local and national artists, including Marshall Tucker Band, Orleans, Eddie Money, Benny Mardones, and Ambrosia.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Hosmer Auditorium, Everson Museum
401 Harrison St., Syracuse

Bywater Call, out of Toronto, Canada, is a perennial 443 favorite with a new, exuberant musical hybrid of rock, blues, New Orleans funk, R&B and southern soul. Bywater Call is made up of Meghan Parnell, vocals; Dave Barnes, guitar; Bruce McCarthy, drums; Mike Meuselon, bass; newest member John Kervin, keys; Stephen Dyte, trumpet; and Julian Nalli, tenor sax.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Brian Thomas is a folk musician whose music resonates with listeners from all walks of life. Drawing inspiration from the rich storytelling traditions of folk music, Brian weaves narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. With a unique blend of acoustic guitar, banjo, and harmonica, his sound evokes a sense of nostalgia while staying fresh and relevant in today's music scene. Hailing from Upstate NY, Brian's journey in music began at an early age, listening to his uncles play blues and bluegrass music. Over the years, Brian's songs have found a home in intimate venues and festival stages, where their authentic presence and raw emotion leave a lasting impression on audiences.

Brian is now backed by a band coined "The Strikes" comprised of Jeff Ingersoll on pedal steel, Mike Teixeira on electric guitar, Michael Fishman on drums, and Mike Sloan on bass. This dynamic group blends new indie/folk songwriting with classic country and rock n roll sounds.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Loren Barrigar started playing guitar when he was only four years old, and by the time he was six, played the Chet Atkins hit "Yackety Axe" in front of thousands of country music fans at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. He went on to study with Jimmy Atkins (Chet's brother) which led to a touring career with his family band from Nashville to Las Vegas. Since settling down in Central New York, he has been in constant demand as a studio musician.

These days, his talented son LJ joins him on stage, following in the family business.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

Blues and Roots rock harmonica player Brandon Santini radiates raw emotion and infectious energy to audiences worldwide. Born in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and raised on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, Santini's profound connection to the blues & American roots music fuels his high-energy blend of traditional blues with a contemporary twist, earning him critical acclaim and awards along the way.

The 443 Social Club
443 Burnet Ave., Syracuse

A singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Eliot Lewis has toured the world over as a member of the Daryl Hall & John Oates band, as well as a former member of The Average White Band. Eliot has also been the only musician to appear on every episode of Daryl Hall's popular "Live From Daryl's House" show, all while keeping his own solo career going at a seemingly impossible pace.