315 Local Spotlight: Fritz’s Polka Band
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, “polka band?” Well, you’re wrong. Fritz’s Polka Band is a Central New York staple that turns that term on its head. Yes, they kind of look like your typical polka band but with their tie-dyed shirts and what they perform on […]
Local Music Friday: Anthony “Zee” Donaldson
If you are even a passing fan of live music in Central New York, chances are you’ve encountered Anthony “Zee” Donaldson. Donaldson has been a fixture on the area’s music scene for over 20 years in just about every capacity one can be involved in the music industry. Donaldson is the host of EC Radio, […]
Governor Pulls Plug on moe. Vernon Show at the 11th Hour
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from Creative Concerts New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, incensed by the apparent lack of social distancing and masks at a Chainsmokers show in the Hamptons last weekend, apparently threatened to pull Vernon Downs Hotel Casino’s gaming license if it hosted the two-day concert by jamband moe. this coming […]
Local Music Friday: Big Blue North Recording Studio
This week’s Local Music spotlight changes lanes, focusing not on the local musicians but the people behind the scenes who make the local and national musicians sound great. This week, we feature Big Blue North Recording Studio in Utica. Big Blue North’s origin story begins as a church in Utica’s south end. The South Church […]
Local Music Friday: Just Joe
Many may know Joe Altier as one of the co-hosts of The Show, the morning drive time show on 94.9 KROCK in Central New York. Others may know Altier as the guy who delivers Love-o-Grams to unsuspecting recipients. Still others may know him as the frontman for the hard rock/metal bands Brand New Sin and […]
moe. Announces Additional Vernon Show
Following the quick sell-out of their recently announced Vernon Downs drive-in show, on Wednesday moe. and Creative Concerts announced another show to go along with their already planned July 31 gig. The additional show will happen on Aug. 1. Tickets for the second date go on sale at 5:00 EDT Wednesday through Ticketmaster. Ticketing will […]
Local Music Friday: Cait Devin
At the age of 19, Cait Devin is already a seasoned local scene veteran. She began playing in coffee houses and smaller venues at 16 and has collaborated with many of Central New York’s highest-profile musicians. Now seen as a peer to those on the local scene, Devin stretches her wings further on Friday, July […]
moe. to Play Drive-In Concert at Vernon Downs July 31
After hinting at a Vernon Downs Casino Hotel show on social media Wednesday, moe. and Creative Concerts announced Friday a drive-in concert to be held in Vernon on July 31. The show will take place on the grounds of the casino, hotel and harness racing track located in Central New York. Fanclub presale tickets will […]
moe. Hints at Vernon Downs Show
Could moe. be performing a drive-in style show at Vernon Downs this summer? A quick look at their Facebook feed Wednesday afternoon would lead one to believe so. The post has an image of a trotter and jockey with a psychedelic background and captioned with the hashtag #moesmiraclemile. Vernon Downs is a harness racing track […]
Local Music Friday: J. Schnitt
315 Music introduces a new series focusing on the music available in Central New York and surrounding areas. We’re calling this Local Music Friday and will be featuring a different artist each week. Kicking off the series is Utica-based singer-songwriter J. Schnitt. This highly prolific musician wears his heart on his sleeve — he has […]