REVIEW: J. Schnitt Explores Loss, Letting Go & Reflections On Humanity In Gorgeous New Album
J. Schnitt’s new release Winter Gospel touches on the artist’s personal journey with delicate, touching songwriting and an expertly delivered collection of reflections on struggles that can resonate with any listener. “Skipping Stones” stands out as an immediate favorite with a perfect blend of horns and backline announcing the song. The guitar trickles in as […]
LIVE: Jocelyn & Chris Sell Out The 443
Editor’s Note: This article was revised to correct some inaccuracies. Volume… Loud. Hair… Long. Apologies… None. The above is from sister-brother blues-rock duo Jocelyn and Chris’s bio. That short and sweet description is perfectly befitting of this outfit. Though on Friday night at the sold-out 443 Social Club and Lounge in Syracuse, they toned it […]
LIVE: Annie in the Water at Funk ‘n Waffles
Annie in the Water‘s winter tour continued in Syracuse Thursday night in front of a packed house at Funk ‘n Waffles. The Albany/North Country-based jam/funk ensemble was highly energized, excited to be back on stages in front of live people again. Syracuse alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes opened the show. They have new music on […]
Colgate University Announces Incredible 2022 Spring Music Lineup
With a very diverse and fun lineup, Colgate University located in Hamilton, NY has announced a fun spring lineup at several area venues. Tickets are available at the Earlville Opera House and online at Colgate’s Event Calendar page here. Please note a couple of the concerts are for the University community only. Feb. 11 – […]
INTERVIEW: Rachael Sage On Her New Album ‘Poetica,’ Performing, Pandemic Life & Connection
Rachael Sage will be performing at the Hanger Theater, in Ithaca on Feb. 11, accompanied by Kelly Halloran on violin and with the very talented Howard Jones. After listening to her eclectic catalog and reading rave reviews such as the one below, I was excited to speak with the singer-songwriter: “Triumphantly unexpected and ever-surprising…John Lee Hooker […]
Guest Opinion: The ‘No-Show’ Epidemic Crushing Live Music Venues
By Julie Leone, Co-Owner of The 443 Social Club in Syracuse It’s no secret that the live music industry has been all but decimated by the COVID-19 roller coaster of the last two years. It’s tough to keep a business running when your existence depends on gathering large groups of people together – and that […]
LIVE: Death Kings debut Tour Visits Syracuse’s Westcott
With a name like Death Kings, you’d better bring the heat. This new band surely did just that Friday night at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater as the official Umphrey’s McGee post-show. What’s the connection to UM? Ryan Stasik is the missing link. He is both the bassist in Umphrey’s McGee and Death Kings. This new band […]
LIVE: Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates 24 Years at the Landmark Theatre
I’ll be honest. I’m a bit naive when it comes to Umphrey’s McGee. I don’t know the lyrics. I don’t know the titles. Hell (and this is embarrassing), I don’t even know their names. What I do know is that every time I’ve ever seen them – whether as an opening act for The New […]
LIVE: Sideline at the Camillus Town Shop 1/15/22
Up and coming Syracuse punk trio Sideline returned to Camillus’s Town Shop on January 15th. Other guests on the bill were Flicker, Sike and The Shuvitz. Photos by Chris Besaw of Syracuse Music Collective and 315 Music.
LIVE: The War Lovers, Sideline, The Kicks and Chops At the Town Shop 12/17/21
Friday night the quiet little town of Camillus was anything but that when the Town Shop @ 67 Main Street hosted A Festivus For The Rest of Us featuring some of the Syracuse area’s veteran and upcoming punk bands. Located in the heart of Camillus, The Town Shop is a small but really unique venue […]