UMAF is Looking for Volunteers 

The Utica Music & Arts Fest is looking for volunteers to help plan the 3rd annual UMAF. Volunteers with expertise in marketing, event planning, sponsor or vendor recruitment, are preferred. The event will be held September 16th-18th throughout the city of Utica.

The UMAF is growing at a considerable rate and there's a lot to do to ensure that this year's event goes off smoothly. Volunteers have become to play an important roll in the Utica Music & Arts Fest. Your help is greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact Joe Sweet at 315.525.3651 or uticamusicfest@gmail.com. For more information on the Utica Music and Arts Fest please visit www.uticamusicandartsfest.com

2010 Performing Artists

Round #1

We are proud to announce the first round of performers for the 2010 Utica Music and Arts Fest! Please take a moment to check them out and give their music a listen. You may have seen a few of them last year... and their back. Check them out now!

If you would like to submit your music click here!

Day Stage at the Tram

We thought it would be nice to have a place where the musicians and fans can meet up in the day and listen to some nice acoustic music, eat some delicious foods and enjoy good company and free internet. This year the UMAF will be introducing the "Day Stage" at the Tramontane Café. The cafe aims to be a comfortable sanctuary where all feel welcome, and takes much joy in bringing a wealth of great food, outstanding beverages, super-yummy desserts, and a sense of community to all its patrons, as well as being a source for a wide variety of entertainment and a home to local and traveling musicians.

We invite everyone to come down and hang out at the TRAM!

Photo of Rebecca Angel taken by theshadowman.com

Hotel Utica bumps it UP

Hotel Utica has got to be one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever seen! And lucky for us, we get to host our festival there. Hotel Utica is the hub of the UMAF. That's where all the bands and festival goers go to get their bracelets to participate int he event. Plus, that's where the Utica Tattoo Fest is held. It's one of the busiest spots at the fest.

This year we are adding a bigger stage and setting it up in the lobby. There will also be VIP parties and sponsored events hosted there also. All bands must register and check in there first and foremost. There's always live music going on and a "hot spot" for musicians. The rooms sell out pretty fast so you definitely want to book yours as soon as possible. Click the link to see some of the hotel's history and some beautiful pictures.