Soulful Harvest: The Avett Brothers’ Roots Revival at Beak & Skiff
Americana and roots band, The Avett Brothers returned to Central New York this past weekend, and brought a soulful reprisal of songs spanning their 25-year career of songwriting. From the first lyrics gently sung out from Beak & Skiff’s stage, The Avett Brothers managed to capture and hold at rapt attention the almost sold out […]
315 on the Road: MJ Lenderman and The Wind at Higher Ground
Ocassionally, 315 Music hits the road to visit music hotspots and experience neighboring areas. This week we ventured to Burlington, Vermont to check out MJ Lenderman and The Wind at Higher Ground and visit some local breweries and eateries. Here’s our experience. Music is almost always the destination. But it’s not always the totality of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Head & The Heart Light Up Beak & Skiff With Phosphorescent In Magical Midsummer Show
Photo: Aurora Roe
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 […]
Gregory Alan Isakov Dazzles Beak & Skiff on the Summer Solstice
Gregory Alan Isakov, his incredible bandmates, and special guest Mon Rovia regaled the audience at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on June 20, the year’s longest day. It was a perfect night in the rolling hills, surrounded by apple orchards and 4,000 smiling faces as the sundown in the west lingered even during the encore […]
The Felice Brothers Cap off 2023 With an Incredible Surprise Album and Sold-Out Run of New Year Shows
It looks like there will be a lot more to come in 2024 for The Felice Brothers as they complete 2023 with a critically acclaimed, surprise new record, a fun NYE run of shows, the promise of a new album in 2024, and many more tour dates in the states and abroad. Those lucky enough […]
LIVE: Billy Strings at The Oncenter
SYRACUSE – Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings attracted a sold-out crowd to The OnCenter Saturday night in Syracuse. Strings – a 2021 Grammy Award winner – brought the heat this holiday season by showcasing his unparalleled talent as a musician and guitarist. Strings opened the show with his song “Home,” which is also the title of […]