Slaid Cleaves at The 443

443 Burnet Avenue,Syracuse NY 13203

23 October, 2021

Description

We are honored to welcome SLAID CLEAVES to the 443 for the very first time on October 23. “I tend to think of songs as the whiskey of writing. Distilled down to the essence, powerful, concentrated, immediate. You can take it all in and really feel it in just seconds.” — SLAID CLEAVES Now twenty-five years into his storied career, Cleaves' songwriting has never been more potent than on his latest album Ghost on the Car Radio, released in 2019. The characters in Slaid Cleaves' songs live in unglamorous reality. They work dead-end jobs, they run out of money, they grow old, they hold on to each other (or not), and they die. With an eye for the beauty in everyday life, he tells their stories, bringing a bit of empathy to their uncaring world. Ghost on the Car Radio is Cleaves' first release since 2013's Still Fighting the War, which was praised as "one of the year's best albums" by American Songwriter and "carefully crafted...songs about the struggles of the heart in hard times" by the Wall Street Journal. The New York Daily News called his music "a treasure hidden in plain sight," while the Austin Chronicle declared, "there are few contemporaries that compare. He's become a master craftsman on the order of Guy Clark and John Prine." Described as "terse, clear and heartfelt" (NPR Fresh Air), his songs speak to timeless truths. "I'm not an innovator. I'm more of a keeper of the flame," he says. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for the 443 to operate at full capacity, we are limiting our guests to those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Attendees must show proof at the door upon arrival. If you are unable to show proof at the door, your tickets will not be refunded.  The 443 is an 18+ venue THIS IS LISTENING ROOM STYLE SHOW GENERAL ADMISSION SINGLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE Our general admission area has a drink rail around the perimeter, 11 high-top cocktail tables, and plenty of bar stools. If you purchase a GA ticket you are guaranteed a stool, but you may or may not have a table. The 443 Social Club & Lounge (formerly The Listening Room at 443) is a creative and eclectic gathering place located in the Hawley Green neighborhood in Syracuse, NY. We feature live original music, fun programming, and creative events in a funky and comfortable atmosphere. Our capacity is 65 to 90 depending on how we set the room.