The Art Behind the Artists
For decades, music fans have enjoyed not only the sounds of their favorite bands, but the album art, event posters, and t-shirts associated with those bands. This article looks at a current artist involved in creating “the art behind the artists.” She is Reina Salt, a Seattle area resident whose multi-faceted skills and interests influence […]
315 Local Spotlight: Fritz’s Polka Band
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, “polka band?” Well, you’re wrong. Fritz’s Polka Band is a Central New York staple that turns that term on its head. Yes, they kind of look like your typical polka band but with their tie-dyed shirts and what they perform on […]
Local Music Friday: Anthony “Zee” Donaldson
If you are even a passing fan of live music in Central New York, chances are you’ve encountered Anthony “Zee” Donaldson. Donaldson has been a fixture on the area’s music scene for over 20 years in just about every capacity one can be involved in the music industry. Donaldson is the host of EC Radio, […]
Local Music Friday: Big Blue North Recording Studio
This week’s Local Music spotlight changes lanes, focusing not on the local musicians but the people behind the scenes who make the local and national musicians sound great. This week, we feature Big Blue North Recording Studio in Utica. Big Blue North’s origin story begins as a church in Utica’s south end. The South Church […]
Local Music Friday: Just Joe
Many may know Joe Altier as one of the co-hosts of The Show, the morning drive time show on 94.9 KROCK in Central New York. Others may know Altier as the guy who delivers Love-o-Grams to unsuspecting recipients. Still others may know him as the frontman for the hard rock/metal bands Brand New Sin and […]
Local Music Friday: Cait Devin
At the age of 19, Cait Devin is already a seasoned local scene veteran. She began playing in coffee houses and smaller venues at 16 and has collaborated with many of Central New York’s highest-profile musicians. Now seen as a peer to those on the local scene, Devin stretches her wings further on Friday, July […]
Local Music Friday: J. Schnitt
315 Music introduces a new series focusing on the music available in Central New York and surrounding areas. We’re calling this Local Music Friday and will be featuring a different artist each week. Kicking off the series is Utica-based singer-songwriter J. Schnitt. This highly prolific musician wears his heart on his sleeve — he has […]
The CNY Music Community Mourns John Prine
It has been two weeks since the world lost iconic singer-songwriter, John Prine. But his loss is still being felt around the music world. He was diagnosed with the coronavirus in mid-March and lost his battle on April 7. He was 73 years old. Following his death, musicians across the spectrum have expressed their sorrow […]
The Church of Levon: The Religious Experience of Visiting Levon Helm Studios
Music is a force, a force that triggers emotions, not unlike religion. This force can elicit elation. It can contribute to sorrow. As a social experiment, a concert reveals emotions across that spectrum. It is the rare occasion, however, that a venue can do the same. Enter, Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. Affectionately known […]
Hearing Aide: Wallis Bird’s ‘Woman’ – A Journey in Self-Exploration
Wallis Bird‘s upcoming album, Woman, is both a rebellious act of self-advocacy and a call to action. Wallis Bird is an accomplished musician from Ireland with a unique sound. When she was young, Wallis was involved in an accident where she lost all of the fingers on her left hand. Fortunately, all but one were […]