LIVE: Skid Row at Turning Stone
Before I get into my article, I feel the need to post this disclaimer. Skid Row was one of my absolute favorite bands when I was young. I will try to write this review objectively, but the fanboy in me might pop out here and there. Take it for what it is worth. I first […]
LIVE: Michael Ray at del Lago Casino
Michael Ray took the stage at del Lago Casino on April 14, bringing an energy and enthusiasm that had the crowd on their feet from the very first song. The setlist featured six new songs from Ray’s upcoming EP, “Dive Bars and Broken Hearts,” set to be released on June 23. Ray introduced each song […]
LIVE: Red Hot Chili Peppers Return to Central New York
After twenty-four years, this photojournalist finally had her opportunity to see the band that was notoriously accused of lighting the fuze that enflamed the crowd at Woodstock ’99. As a native Roman, the hype for Woodstock ’99 was huge here in my hometown leading up to and afterward. We later learned that it was the […]
INTERVIEW: Hometown Gig for Brit Floyd’s Ian Cattell Wednesday at the Crouse Hinds Theater
Brit Floyd, with hometown bassist/vocalist Ian Cattell, will return to the OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse on Wednesday, April 19. Tickets for the show are still available through Ticketmaster or at the venue. Catell was raised in the Syracuse area and has been part of the Central New York music scene for years. He […]
Parmalee Shows Kegs Canal Side a Good Time
Parmalee knows “just the way” to put on one heck of a good time for their fans. Parmalee’s recent show on March 11th was one for the books at at Kegs Canal Side in Jordan, NY! The country band delivered an electrifying performance that had the crowd captivated from start to finish. From the moment […]
LIVE: Cold Kicks Off Year of the Spider 20th Anniversary Tour at The Lost Horizon
Slainte! Its St Patrick’s Day here in the Salt City and while the masses of Irish and those who were “Irish for the day” partook in various festivities around the area, indie rock legends, Cold, kicked off their Year of the Spider 20th Anniversary Tour at the famed Lost Horizon. Originally this tour was supposed […]
LIVE: Easton Corbin at Keg’s Canalside in Jordan
A snowstorm didn’t stop Easton Corbin from showing Keg’s Canalside in Jordan, NY how to do country right on March 3rd. The parking lot packed with big trucks and other four-wheel drive vehicles was evidence that the crowd was ready to have fun despite the snow. Before Easton Corbin took the stage, Chris Taylor and […]
LIVE: Enter the Haggis Sells out Center for the Arts of Homer
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Central New York is an annual tradition for many. To do so correctly, you must enlist the help of a great Celtic band. Enter Enter the Haggis. A sold-out stop at the Center for the Arts in Homer would be their second to last show on the Swallowed By a […]
SAMMYS 30th Anniversary Celebrates the Central New York Music Community
Second gallery by Alix Kohli for 315 Music The Syracuse music community braved a winter storm warning Friday night to descend upon the Palace Theater in Syracuse for the Syracuse Area Music Awards. 63 artists were nominated among 14 categories out of a total of 233 submissions from artists throughout Central New York. Founded 30 […]
LIVE: Gin Blossoms Make a Stop at del Lago Casino
On February 24th at the Del Lago Casino in Waterloo, an energetic crowd traversed the snowy wintry night to warm up alongside one of the most heartfelt rock bands of the 90s, the Gin Blossoms. Starting the show with “Competition Smile,” the audience beamed with excitement. Seated shows can be an awkward atmosphere for the […]