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 […]
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 […]
Lake Street Dive’s Akie Bermiss Talks Tour, New Album & The Community Of Music
Acclaimed band Lake Street Dive is about to embark on a North American tour in support of its new album Good Together. The band will be playing at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette on July 7. 315 Music spoke with keyboardist Akie Bermiss who joined LSD in 2017, as he sets out on the band’s biggest tour yet. 315 Music: […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor Discusses New Album, Upcoming Tour, Balance and Creativity
Blues legend Joanne Shaw Taylor sat down for an interview recently with 315 Music as she prepares for her new tour with a beautiful brand new album, with a stop at Center for The Arts of Homer. Tickets are available now and you can pre-order the new record “Heavy Soul.” 315 Music: After such a […]
Duane Betts Roared into Syracuse With New Album & Attitude
Duane Betts rocked Syracuse at Funk N Waffles on March 20 in support of his new record Wild & Precious Life. By the time Duane Betts began working on Wild & Precious Life — his triumphant debut solo album — he’d already spent two decades creating his version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock & roll. “It felt […]
F.I.R.E. Festival Founder Jess Novak Speaks on Supporting Women Musicians, Motherhood, Balance & Event at Center for the Arts of Homer
315Music sat with Jess Novak, founder of F.I.R.E. Festival for an enlightening interview. The next F.I.R.E. Festival is scheduled for Center for the Arts of Homer on March 10. The performer list and more information can be found here Tickets here. 315Music: What inspired this idea for an all-women’s festival? Jess Novak: It really hit […]
LIVE: Amanda Rogers Makes Stunning Debut at Copper City; Discusses Musical Comeback
Amanda Rogers played the beautiful Copper City Brewing Company on a chilly Thursday on November 9. The evening was warmed by the great brews on tap, the fun food truck serving farm-to-table burgers and sandwiches and a delightful delivery from Rogers’s vast array of original songs, unreleased new tunes and a few wonderful covers from […]
The 315 Interview: Elephant Back
In 218 BC Carthaginian general Hannibal and his army descended the Alps upon the backs of elephants en route to Rome during the Second Punic War. On Saturday, the Vernon, NY-based band Elephant Back will embark on their attempt to conquer Rome, although in a less imperial but slightly similar manner. (We’ll address that probably […]
Upcoming Show/Interview- Queen of Hearts, Ann Wilson to Play the NY State Fair August 30th
Several years ago I had the rare opportunity to interview Ann Wilson of Heart. It was hands down my favorite interview I did over the last twelve years. Her presence during the interview left me in awe to this day. As I prepare to cover her show this week at the Great NY State Fair, […]
Destinations: The Back Door Bar in Old Forge Provides Live Music With a Strong, Diverse & Fun-Filled Lineup
The Back Door Bar in Old Forge is bringing a ton of live music to the ADKs this summer with a strong lineup filled with rock, country, blues, soul, jazz, hip-hop, DJs, and more. The Back Door is located in the easily accessible downtown area of Old Forge. The other half of the establishment is […]