John McConnell is one of the founders of the Syracuse-based jam band Turnip Stampede and a veteran solo performer in Central New York. For a taste of his solo work, go here.

The Dinosaur loves Miss E. She has the fretwork of Jimi Hendrix, the voice of Janis Joplin and the exquisite musical taste of, well, us. The Miss E Duo also features Paul Carpenter on bass. This is a great chance to dig some great tunes, some great food and some great beer at Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

Native Man kicked some serious musical butt when the played the Syracuse Dinosaur in February. Here's a little taste of that night.

Four-time W.C. Handy Award nominee Johnny Rawls is touring and he's bringing the blues to Syracuse, my friends. If you are serious about music, serious about the blues, this is a must-see show at the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

Not convinced yet? Here's a chance to dig some of this Mississippi blues man's music on his website. We'll see you at the show.

Backing Mr. Rawls will be Mighty Mike - drums (Gap Mangione Band), Max Mckee - bass ( Turnip Stampede) and Scott Sterling - guitar (Dino BBQ Musical Director)

The Master Thieves, a Syracuse-based jam-rock band,  stole our heart Valentine's Day at the Syracuse Dinosaur BBQ. They're back again tonight. Grab your sweetie and make the scene, baby!

The Rochester City Newspaper compares Syracuse's Turnip Stampede to the iconic 60's band Ten Years After. We can dig it. This hippie jam band absolutely rocks.This is the perfect date for the perfect band at the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

Upstairs in the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's party room. This is going to be a kicking show. This Tom Petty tribute band is made up of Kevin Farrell, Pete Levante, Todd Troubetaris, John Goodwin and Jeff Gordon.

Mike and Charley play accoustic versions of some really great music. We can't get enough of them.

This band describes their music as "Reckless Background Music." To get a taste of the Jodogs vibe, go to their website and have a listen.

Chicago-based blues great Nick Moss brings his tight band to the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que for one night only. This is another not-to-miss blues show that only the Dinosaur can bring to you. Here's a taste to whet your musical palate.

“Moss waxes pyrotechnic with an explosive six-string performance that storms out of your speakers like a bombing run.” 
— Rev. Keith A. Gordon, About.com (on 2012 release, Here I Am) 

The Barn Dogs are no strangers to the Syracuse Dinosaur, bringing classic rock'n'roll with a full set of music by the Doors.

House on a Spring plays American roots music, reggae, hip-hop and dub. This is some of the coolest music by some of Syracuse's most talented musicians. It's the perfect music to go with friends, food and beer. Bring some friends, we'll bring the food and beer and House on a Spring will bring the tunes, It's perfect.

Here's just a small taste of what you can expect from House on a Spring.

This Chicago-based instrumental band is touring and we've got them today at the Syracuse Dinosaur and May 2 in the Rochester Dinosaur. Pencil the date in. Jazz fusion at its best.

Our Friends Band is returning to the Syracuse Dinosaur tonight. They tore up the Rochester Dino last month. Go here for a taste of what they do so well.

The Pale Gree Stars are a Dino fav. Jeff Jones, Shaw Sullivan, Jeff Tripoli, Brian Coyne and Dave Salazzo are joined tonight by Josh Olmstead. Here's a taste of the band.

Jimmy Thackery, the great blues guitarist and one of the founders of the legendary Nighthawks, will play upstairs in the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Tickets will be $15 and are available at the bar of the Syracuse Dinosaur BBQ starting April 10. Ticket price includes gumbo and slider BBQ mini meal. DO NOT MISS ONE OF AMERICA'S GUITAR GREATS!  Click here to purchase tickets online

Boots 'n' Shorts plays music they call a meeting at the crossroads of mountain music and the Merry Pranksters. We're talking a hip band with a fiddle, mandolin, upright bass and washboard. Here's where you can find a taste of this cool band. 

Dave Hanlon's Cookbook has been rocking Central New York longer than we've been serving bar-b-que. This Sammy-Award winning band plays high-energy R'n'B that brings the dancers to the dance floor. Grab your sweetie and your dancin' shoes and come on down tonight.

The word "legend" gets over used. Not in the case of Frenay & Lenin. Gary Frenay and Artie Lenin were in the Flashcubes back in the 70s. These two cats shared the stage with the Ramones or the Police in those days. That's how good they were. And they've only gotten better with subsequent bands -- Screen Test and the Neverly Brothers. As an accoustic duo, they've garnered awards such as the 1999 SAMMY Award for Best Acoustic Act and, for Artie, Best Rock Instrumentalist.

Here they are in 2011 upstairs at the Syracuse Dinosaur.

The Auburn-based Midnight Mood, which was nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award for Best R&B Band, plays the blues. Funky blues with a touch of R&B, according to former Post-Standard music writer Mark Bialczak. This is going to be so good, it's almost sinful. Stop in for a listen. 

Mike McKay is an accomplished song writer and musician from Central New York. He has been playing out in clubs for about 5 years now. Here's an interview where Mike discusses songwriting.

Medicine Wheel is a cool band featuring Charley Orlando and Mike Vincintore of Dark Hollow, CNY's premiere Grateful Dead cover band. Medicine Wheel does their own original tunes, as well as covering Neil Young, Bob Dylan, the Stones and more. You can check out the band here.

Get your dancing shoes on cuz tonight we got Soul Mine in the house. Soul Mine is a high-energy dance, funk R&B band from Syracuse. Here's a little taste of what you can expect.

Reservations are required. Miss 3 plays during both seatings. Buffet includes smoked prime rib, smoked turkey breast, pulled pork, ribs, mac & cheese, chopped salad, tomato-cucumber salad, Harlem potato salad, fresh fruit platter, cornbread and dinner rolls. Also includes an assortment of deserts. Price is $26.95 per seat (children's prices available. Call 315-579-0400 for reservations.

This Syracuse-raised performer is Just Joe, a man and his keyboards doing songs from Frank Sinatra to Metallica. You may know him from his days as singer for Brand New Sin. Stop by the Dino, and dig Just Joe

This pared-down version of the award-winning Sarah Horner Band will be showcased tonight at the Dinosaur. The band won the 2008 New York State Championship in the Colgate Country Showdown and was nominated for a SAMMY Award in the country category.

Count Blastula is funky jam-rock band featuring Adam Fisher, guitarist with the Turnip Stampede. A rocking good time.

Harper is a blues vocalist and harmonica player from Australia who swings by the Dinosaur Bar-B-Ques whenever he gets in these parts. Dino veterans have been digging him for years, and here's why. If you haven't had the chance to check him out, come on by tonight.

Get the Dead out! Dark Hollow, Central New York's oldest and best loved Grateful Dead tribute band graces the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que stage tonight. For a taste, have a listen at the Dark Hollow website. Come on down, groove and dig the scene.

Grupo Pagan is a Syracuse-based, Latin-American band that gets people up and dancing. Fronted by Edgar Pagan on vocals and base, the band features the vocals of the lovely Rhonda Arns. This band always gets the Dinosaur up on its feet.

Mike and Charley play accoustic versions of some really great music. We can't get enough of them. Perfect music to hang out and chill.

We can't get enough of Miss E. She is a great guitarist and vocalist. She plays some of really fine classic rock.

When guitarist Dave "Big D" Schneider plays with keyboardist Rick "Dr. Pickle" Gerken, good things happen. Stop down for sone tasty licks with your tasty bar-b-que.

St. Louis-based roots rock singer Nikki Hill "is a petite powerhouse," Portland Monthly. She has been compared to the late Etta James, and with good reason. Here she is performing "Keep Your Hands Off My Man."

Street level debuted at the Syracuse Dinosaur in April and blew away the audience. Original songs are sprinkled in among covers of the Who, Led Zepplin, Alanis Morrisette and a whole lot of other cool bands. The band is the latest project of Frostbit Blue guitarist Tom McCaffery and features Kat Rushmore (vocals), David Burill (drums) and Kent Warner (bass).

The Rochester City Newspaper compares Syracuse's Turnip Stampede to the iconic 60's band Ten Years After. We can dig it. This hippie jam band absolutely rocks.This is the perfect date for the perfect band at the Syracuse Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.

John McConnell is one of the founders of the Syracuse-based jam band Turnip Stampede and a veterna solo performer in Central New York. For a taste of his solo work, go here.

An evening of accoustic entertainment from a Syracuse artist Sean Patrick Taylor, who can also be seen in the Syracuse band Shakedown.

The Jodogs describe thier music as "reckless background music." To get a taste of the Jodogs vibe, go to their website and have a listen.

Native Man kicked musical butt when they played here in February. Check out the action here.

Phil Petroff is a guitar slinger. Phil and Natural Fact has played the Syracuse Dinosaur more times that we could possibly count and each time he has ripped the roof off the joint. Here's a little example of the blues band's work.