Category: Features

Exit the Haggis: Revered Celtic Rock Outfit Calls it a Day After 30 Years

Every musician dreams of making it big, being in a long-running band. Craig Downie, founder of the Canadian Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis, can consider his band a resounding success. Formed in 1995 in Toronto, Enter the Haggis has built a reputation as a fun-loving, fan-dedicated, and talented band that uses traditional Celtic instruments […]

Stellar SAMMY Nominated Album, Whitney Road’s “Home” Resonates With Beauty & Love

315 Music spoke with Doug O’Connor after listening to his and his partner Ann’s band Whitney Road’s new record, Home. It was nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award, mixed and mastered beautifully, and contains a message of togetherness and collaboration that lets the music shine with the talent of many partnerships pitching in. Home […]

F.I.R.E. Festival is Back and More Important Than Ever

The FIRE Festival is back in a big way. It supports, celebrates, and empowers women in music, arts, and beyond across New York State. There are many ways to support this incredible cause, so please read on and, better yet, attend one or many of these incredible events. On Sunday, March 9, the fourth annual […]

Here are Your 2025 SAMMYS Nominees

The 32nd edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards will take place Friday, March 7 at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood, beginning at 7:00 pm. Preceding the awards show, the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held at a new venue, the Beer Hall at Middle Ages Brewing Company on Thursday, […]

2025 SAMMYS Hall of Fame Class Announced

The 32nd edition of the Syracuse Area Music Awards will take place Friday, March 7 at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood, beginning at 7:00 pm. Preceding the awards show, the annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner will be held at a new venue, the Beer Hall at Middle Ages Brewing Company on Thursday, […]

Harmonic Dirt Celebrating New Album at Funk & Waffles Release Party

Syracuse-based band Harmonic Dirt released a fantastic new album in December and is celebrating at Funk ‘n Waffles with a special release concert on January 30th. Tumbleweeds features ten tracks that flow together smoothly and is the fifth record by the group, following Anthracite, Live At The Ridge, Rhode Island Street, and Blame The Horizon. The […]

bob. An Interpretation of Dylan Hits Funk this Thursday

Meet bob. If the stylization of the name looks familiar, it’s because the driving forces behind this relatively new tribute project are Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of jamband vets moe. Schnier and Amico have joined forces with Charley Orlando (Ruha, Pearly Baker’s Best, Dexter Grove), Brian Lauri (Ruha, Pearly Baker’s Best, Root Shock), and […]

ONCO Fermentations Continued Support of Community Through Live Music Inspires

We recently sat down with Erin Bullard, founder of ONCO Fermentations to discuss the role of music. They recently turned five and survived COVID-19 and many changes that have affected businesses in the last few years, all while promoting local and “traveling” talent. This writer certainly appreciated their time, incredible leadership, and music support in […]

Night Ranger Supports Local Vets & Food Bank of CNY

Night Ranger Performs at Tioga Downs Casino and Vernon Downs Casino Classic American rock band Night Ranger performed on Thursday, July 11 at Tioga Downs Casino and Resort’s and Friday, July 12 at Vernon Downs Casino‘s annual fundraising events. The Tioga event benefitted the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group whereas the Vernon event benefitted the […]