LIVE: Annie in the Water at Funk ‘n Waffles

Annie in the Water‘s winter tour continued in Syracuse Thursday night in front of a packed house at Funk ‘n Waffles. The Albany/North Country-based jam/funk ensemble was highly energized, excited to be back on stages in front of live people again. Syracuse alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes opened the show. They have new music on […]

2022 SAMMYS Nods Announced

The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) announced its 2022 nominees and honorees for its Hall of Fame Tuesday. This year’s Hall of Fame class is led by East Syracuse native Tom Kenny, popularly known as the voice of the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants and leader of the band Tom Kenny and the Hi-Seas, […]

LIVE: Death Kings debut Tour Visits Syracuse’s Westcott

With a name like Death Kings, you’d better bring the heat. This new band surely did just that Friday night at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater as the official Umphrey’s McGee post-show. What’s the connection to UM? Ryan Stasik is the missing link. He is both the bassist in Umphrey’s McGee and Death Kings. This new band […]

‘Jammin’ for Jon’ to Benefit Local Singer-Songwriter Jon Liebing

On Thursday, Oct. 28, local singers and musicians will host a night of music to help fellow musician Jon Liebing, who has faced some recent health issues. The event will take place from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Lukins on Varick Street in Utica. Donations will be accepted at the event. Local musicians scheduled to perform include […]

EDITORIAL: Inaugural Suburbs Fest Proves that Not All Bad Came from the Pandemic

This is a story about friendship. Actually, several friendships. On the weekend of October 1-3, 2021, a group of friends gathered in the nation’s capital, most of whom were meeting for the first time in person.  These people come from all walks of life and from all parts of the U.S. What brought all of them […]

VIDEO: Cait Devin’s “Glitter”

Have you checked out 315 singer-songwriter Cait Devin‘s new single “Glitter” yet? Check out Cait’s new sound below. She’s got a great pop feel and a true video presence and is also fresh off an opening slot for former Judas Priest vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens‘ Held Hostage at Sharkey’s in Liverpool. You can hear her […]

Celebrate Tom Petty at Bellamy Harbor Park’s Boathouse on Oct. 9

Copper City Brewing Company and 315 Music have teamed up to provide a night of entertainment celebrating the career of Tom Petty at Rome’s Bellamy Harbor Park on Oct. 9. Petty passed away on Oct. 2, 2017. On Oct. 21, 2017, the day after what would have been his 67th birthday, Copper City Brewing Company […]

The Stanley Welcomes Back the Rock with Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley

Utica’s Stanley Theatre hadn’t hosted a live music event since February 2020. On Wednesday night, the newly renovated marquee lit up Genesee Street to welcome two legends of hard rock, Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley. Frehley, one of the founding members of KISS, opened the show with a set heavy on KISS’s greatest hits, treating […]

Foo Fighters Made The Best of Cuse Wednesday Night

Foo Fighters were scheduled to make their first Syracuse appearance in 21 years at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater Wednesday night. But for several hours, that appearance seemed to be in jeopardy. Ultimately, the band made its way to the Amp via police escort and proceeded to throw down an epic rock show for a near-capacity […]