The Action! is an innovative rock & roll band from Syracuse, NY. Their music is influenced by a wide range of genres including rock, pop, punk, jazz, reggae, and ska. Formally known as Skatos, The Action! formed in 1998 and quickly gained a devoted following throughout the region. During their career, The Action! have released 4 full length albums, 5 EPs, and been included on a number of compilations. The band received 2 Syracuse Area Music Awards after being voted the People’s Choice – Best Band in 2008 and being given the 2009 Best Alternative Album award for their album Exploding Radio. Their vinyl EP, Monumental Instrumentals, was also nominated for Best Alternative release of 2015. The Action! includes: Mike Gibson (lead vocals/guitar), Chris Nolan (trumpet/vocals), Craig Chamberlain (drums), Adam Carkey (bass), and Dan King (trombone). Each member brings extensive musical knowledge and ability to the band. Together, they produce a fantastic sound, a high energy level, and a contagious excitement during any performance. The Action! has shared the stage with Gym Class Heroes, Reel Big Fish, The Toasters, The Pietasters, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, Jimmies Chicken Shack, The Planet Smashers, and The Sheila Devine, among countless other talents. On stage, the band delivers a tight, adrenaline-fueled performance that has remained unparalleled by their musical peers. Their most recent release, Monumental Instrumentals, was released on 7″ vinyl through LRS Records in November 2015. It’s awesome.

Late Earth is an independent alt-blues band from Syracuse NY. Started in the summer of 2012 as an acoustic duo by the name "Never Knows Best", the band would continue to morph over the course of the year, adopting and changing members in search of their signature sound to finally arrive at what is now Late Earth. They generate a sound unlike that of your average garage band. The music is multidimensional and crosses genres (ska, jazz, r&b, punk, rap, folk to name a few), while the musicians add their own twist to create a sound that is all their own. After two years together, Late Earth disbanded for an unavoidable hiatus. After some time spent in the void, Late Earth began to stir again. In the summer of 2016, the band reformed with three of its original members. Bent on bringing back that signature sound, Late Earth now lives on in the CNY music community, taking each new venue by storm with a untethered tone sure to grab your ear. Catch Late Earth early before it’s too soon, dig?