315 Reviews: Atkins Riot’s ‘Couch Potato’
Syracuse’s Atkins Riot has put an awful lot of rock into a short EP. The record is very well produced and each song flows seamlessly into the next, while the band experiments with different sounds. This tight band consists of Anthony Saturno, Rob Zaccaria, Sam Roux, and Byron Cage. The title track “Couch Potato” kicks […]
Upstate Legend Tommy Hoe releases new album “Eye of a Dream”
Upstate New York legend Tommy Hoe has been busy, secretly and safely recording a new record at Studio 1311 in Pennsylvania.The record “EYE OF A DREAM” was produced by Brian Kors and engineered by Gregory Brady. A slew of amazing musicians were tapped including Doug Gramo, Brian Kors, Cole Will, Alex Uskuraits, Keith Giosa, Bill […]
Bandcamp Fridays Continue to Support Independent Musicians Through the End of the Year
Since March, the music hosting site Bandcamp has been supporting working musicians by donating all proceeds every first Friday of the month. “Bandcamp Friday” allows one to peruse a diverse selection of music and give directly to the artists that have been hard hit during COVID-19. It’s a good reminder that Bandcamp Fridays are really an […]
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Bringing Live Show to Auburn Drive-In
“It’s Time To Drive In” in Auburn with rising jamband Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. This American funk, jamband from Baltimore has been at it for 11 years and this Aug. 15 and 16 is bringing two nights of live music to the Fingerlakes Drive-In, brought to you by Creative Concerts. Tickets for this socially distanced went on […]
Album Review: Maybe Sunday – ‘Above the Trees’
By Sean Nevison, Staff Writer Maybe Sunday declares themselves a “psychedelic, alternative, blues, pop, jelly” band. It’s easy to see why after listening to their new four song EP Above The Trees. Based in the Central New York regions of Rome and Syracuse, the band is composed of Bruce Flanders (guitar, vocals), Jim Grogan (drums, vocals), Julie Grogan (keys […]
The Felice Brothers Sell Out The Colony In Woodstock On New Year’s Run
It was a warm winter Friday night and the street lights and holiday decorations glowed through the mountain mist in sleepy Woodstock, NY. But just down the street, the foundation of The Colony was shaking as a capacity crowd danced the night away to home town heroes The Felice Brothers in the middle of their […]
The Historic Colgate Inn Sparks Interest With New Speakeasy Venue In Hamilton, NY
The staff at the Historic Colgate Inn in Hamilton, NY have been working extra hard this summer in preparation for their new music venue. “The Library” speakeasy will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday each weekend featuring music, special events and opportunities for private parties. The venue is set to open September 14 with Colgate […]
Aaron Kamm and the One Drops Light Up The Yard Amphitheater
In the rolling hills of Central NY The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ has emerged as one of the best run outdoor Amphitheaters in New York State. When they hosted Aaron Kamm and the One Drops with support from Nina’s Brew Saturday nigh,t it was very easy to see why. The huge crowd came […]
The Felice Brothers Rock Good Nature Brewing
Sunday night in beautiful Hamilton, NY at Good Nature Farm Brewery, the Felice Brothers drove on over from the Hudson area and put on a rollicking show for a great crowd. It was the perfect late summer evening as The Old Main warmed up the crowd enjoying the sun in the courtyard. Diana Demuth played […]
Renovated Lark Hall Opens Doors With Carl Broemel (Of My Morning Jacket) & Deer Tick
Sunday evening, Justin and Jennifer Miller opened the doors of the beautifully renovated Lark Hall in Albany, NY to friends and family. Ian O’Neill of Deer Tick opened up the evening on guitar and vocals with help from Dennis Ryan on drums and vocals. They played some originals that were just recorded, songs from their […]