Paper Mill Island

I like this venue, they could probably use a bit more security but overall it is a good venue. I love the fireworks each year from here. They definitely know how to put on a show!

Any time I’ve been here it’s been a lot of fun. Whether it’s a cover band or someone you know (I was at the Mountain Goats/​Bright Eyes concert, too!) nothing beats an outdoor venue like this one. Fireworks on the Fourth of July are fun as well! The only negative thing I can say about it could be the traffic/​parking depending on the state of the parking lot across the street. Get there early and grab some drinks from one of the bars in town!

I really have nothing bad to say about this venue. It’s about ten miles or so north of Syracuse, is sponsored by Budweiser, and from what I can tell doesn’t generally host «mainstream» bands. We drove up for a Mountain Goats/​Bright Eyes concert, and had an awesome time. It’s pretty easy to get up close, but if you want to sit (or need to, like say you sprained your ankle a day before the show…) you can do so and still see the stage better than you might at a larger, urban venue. Friendly staff, reasonably priced beer, and scenic surroundings make for an awesome setting to listen to good music.