SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- According to a recent poll, Central New Yorkers say their favorite local concert venue is Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds.
This summer, Chevy Court will host 23 concerts, free with NYS Fair admission, featuring superstar performers like Kesha, Chicago, Dashboard Confessional, Flo Rida and Brian Wilson. Last year, Chevy Court hosted artists like Rick Springfield, Nas, Salt-n-Pepa, Melissa Etheridge and Jason Derulo.
Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS), a local market research firm, conducted the survey of 501 Central New Yorkers in May and June this year. The survey asked about favorite music genres, listening habits, preferences, venues, and concert spending behaviors. All respondents reside within Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego County.
The Lakeview Amphitheater, in its debut summer season, was voted by respondents as the second favorite venue, followed by Turning Stone Resort and Casino as the third.
According to the survey, 83 percent of the respondents plan to go to a concert this summer. The average respondent plans to spend $76 to $100 per concert and will travel 21 to 50 miles to attend a concert this year.
The Dave Matthews Band concert at the Lakeview Amphitheater was the most anticipated by the respondents, followed by Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Journey and Hall & Oates.
According to the survey, 30 percent of respondents plan to attend at least two concerts this summer, 21 percent will go to three and nine percent plan to attend eight or more concerts this year.
When it comes to a favorite music genre, classic rock stole the show with 76 percent. Rock followed at 67 percent, pop at 64 percent, country at 48 percent, R&B/soul at 36 percent, and hip hop/rap at 32 percent.
When asked if they could see anyone in concert, respondents' top choice was Adele. Beyonce came in second, followed by Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks.
The RMS ViewPoint poll was conducted from May 25, 2016 to June 5, 2016. A total of 501 surveys were completed by both RMS ViewPoint Research Panel members and general community members.
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