315 Flashback: John Lennon Celebrates his 31st Birthday in Syracuse
John Lennon would have been 80 years old today. Did you know he spent his 31st birthday in Syracuse? The Beatles fell apart in 1970 for many reasons. Many have attributed the breakup to Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono, a Japanese multimedia artist, but in reality, there were many factors that contributed to the demise […]
315 New Music Friday: Lucky33 ‘Live in a Dive’
Lucky33’s bio reads as follows: “Lucky33 is a four-piece high energy, old-school punk band from Syracuse NY. Dirty, catchy hooks, sweaty hugs and shitty high fives. In your face punk rock!” Not a truer bio could have been written, especially the part about the shitty high fives. This Syracuse-based maelstrom has released its fourth album […]
Ani DiFranco Drops Timely New Single
It’s almost as if she planned it this way. The day after the most bizarre presidential debate in memory, Buffalo-born Ani DiFranco dropped her first new music since 2017’s Binary, the single “Do or Die.” The song is a rallying cry with a message many will carry through the election and beyond. Many DiFranco fans […]
315 Music Premiere: The Dirty Pennies Single, “Waste Away”
Cover photo: Krit Upra This is the soundtrack to your apocalyptic dance party — socially-distanced, of course. The pandemic hasn’t slowed down Rochester’s The Dirty Pennies. Today marks their third release of 2020 with the single “Waste Away.” Gritty garage rock is the trio’s forte and it comes in spades with this new song. Straight […]
Disco Biscuits Announce Halloween Run in Lafayette
This fall Central New York’s very own Lafayette Apple Festival grounds just south of Syracuse will play host to pioneering jam/electronica band The Disco Biscuits. The run of three shows will take place Oct. 29, 30 and 31 with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. each day and music starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale this […]
Flashback Interview: Annie in the Water
Editor’s Note: This interview originally ran on Feb. 4, 2020. Annie in the Water will be performing at Stowe Cider in Stowe, VT on Sept. 26. For more information, visit the event page on Facebook here. Annie in the Water has just completed the most successful year in their career and is now embarking on […]
Flashback Interview: Tommy Stinson of The Replacements and Guns ‘n Roses
Editor’s Note: The following is from an interview with Tommy Stinson originally published on Dec. 10, 2019. Tommy Stinson is perhaps best known for his time in one of the most influential American alternative bands of the past 40 years, The Replacements. However, he also spent 16 years as Axl Rose’s bassist in the Chinese […]
Live Throwback: Avett Brothers Light Up ‘Salina’ Street in Syracuse
Editor’s note: The following is a review of the Avett Brothers show at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on July 7, 2016. Majesty, introspect and foot-stomping good times. All were on display as the Avett Brothers performed before a Landmark Theatre packed to its gilded ceiling on July 7. For two solid hours, the brothers Avett […]
Bandcamp Friday Continues to Help Independent Artists
Independent music platform Bandcamp began Bandcamp Friday in March to help independent musicians impacted by the pandemic. On the first Friday of each month, the service waives all artist fees on music and merchandise sold through their site. Since the first Bandcamp Friday in March, over $75 million in music and merchandise has been sold, […]
315 Throwback – Timing Is Everything: Devon Allman Discusses Teaming Up With Duane Betts
Editor’s Note (Aug. 11, 2020): This article was originally published on July 24, 2018. Devon Allman celebrated his 48th birthday yesterday. Two years ago he was embarking on a tour with his band and the Duane Betts Band. This union would eventually morph into the Allman Betts Band. Both musicians have a long relationship with […]