Author: Mike Kohli

Mike Kohli the publisher of 315 Music and is a writer/photographer and educator. He is also a talent buyer at a local farm brewery, and helps curate an annual Central New York music festival. A graduate of Utica University with a degree in History/Adolescent Education, Mike spends much of his free time attending as many local gigs as possible, pouring beers at the local brewery, supporting local causes, and spinning vinyl at home.

The Great NYS Fair Has Your Local Music Fix

The 2017 New York State Fair opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 23. Aside from the food, music is arguably the biggest attraction at the New York State Fair. The main stage acts at Lakeview Amphitheater and Chevy Court draw the most attention, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of acts […]

Central New Yorker Ryan Quinn has “The Voice” to Win it All

Ryan Quinn, a Clinton High and SUNY Oneonta graduate, was the only contestant to turn all four chairs during the blind audition portion of NBC’s The Voice last week.  Quinn’s performance of Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home” blew away the judges and rocketed to number two on the iTunes rock charts following the broadcast. […]