Music scene · Cortland

Music in Cortland is modest and local. As a central New York college town with mill-town roots, the town's indie, folk, and college rock come from school programs, church groups, and weekend bar players. Syracuse acts sometimes drive in for private events.

Do not look for arenas in Cortland. The college venue, local bar, and community theater handle the town's music, from school concerts to church choirs to small local acts.

Regional and local artists are the backbone of music in Cortland, while musicians from the Syracuse area occasionally pass through.

The entry point for music in Cortland is local: school programs, church choirs, and casual bar jams. Keep an eye on the community center calendar, and plan to network in Syracuse for larger opportunities.