Hank Williams Jr. & Whiskey Myers Tickets
Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview | Syracuse, New York
The honky tonk legend Hank Williams Jr. is coming to Syracuse, New York. He’s bringing his 45 Years of Family Tradition trek to the Lakeview Amphitheater on Saturday 24th August 2024. Hank Williams Jr. has been shaking things up in the country scene since his commercial breakthrough hit "Family Tradition" in 1979. Over the years, the star has married the swagger of outlaw country with the thunderous beats of country-rock. His own brand of Southern-fried tunes has snagged him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. This trek comes in celebration of 45 years since the debut of “Family Tradition.” Joining Hank Williams Jr. on stage is Whiskey Myers. Playing more than 2,500 live shows, this five-piece knows exactly how to rock the stage. They were even personally selected to open for The Rolling Stones! Join this killer lineup and celebrate 45 Years of Family Tradition at the Lakeview Amphitheater this summer!
As the son of the legendary Hank Williams, the honky tonk singer has always sung about his roots. Recording tunes since he was just a teenager, Hank Williams Jr. was a regular on the Billboard's country Top Ten. In 1979, he disrupted the country scene when he released his commercial breakthrough hit "Family Tradition." His music shaped the sound of country music in the 20th century, and this single helped the star carve up his own iconic legacy. Hank Williams Jr. married the swagger of outlaw country with the thunderous beats of country-rock, carving up his own Southern-fried brand. Over the years, the bawdy, rowdy country singer scored several Top Ten Country singles, eight of which peaked at number one. In the eighties, hits included fan favorite "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)," Monday Night Football theme tune "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," as well as the catchy slow burner "A Country Boy Can Survive."
Fast forward to the new millennium and Hank Williams Jr. is still as big as ever. In 2020, the star was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and, in 2022, he dropped Rich White Honky Blues. This is his fifty-fourth studio album, and features down-and-dirty blues songs like "Call Me Thunderhead," “Fireman Ring the Bell,” and “I Like It When It's Stormy.” Even though Hank Williams Jr. has created his own signature style throughout the years, he continues to pay tribute to his father. This trek comes in celebration of 45 years since the debut of “Family Tradition.”
Joining in the celebration is rock outfit Whiskey Myers. Since they entered the scene in 2007, the genre-bending group has rocked over 2,500 live shows. The six-piece was even personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium performance in 2019. And now, they’re bringing their high energy performance to the iconic Lakeview Amphitheater! Circle your calendars, secure your places, and join this country rock lineup this summer!
