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: 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: 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 […]
LIVE: Vended Concludes Tour at Buffalo’s Rec Room 11/23/21
Photos and Review: Chris Besaw This past Tuesday, November 23, with seasonally cold temperatures in full effect, the Rec Room in downtown Buffalo was a hot spot to check out some up-and-coming metal and hardcore bands. The bill featured the Iowa-based metal band, Vended, with support from Omerta, Hazing Over, and Pale Hell. The first […]
Live: Eileen Ivers wows Packed House at Earlville Opera House
This past Saturday evening, under a beautiful fall sky, the Earlville Opera House welcomed multiple award-winning, Eileen Ivers and her band to a packed crowd. This was one of the few shows at the historic opera house this year since reopening from the pandemic. Attendees were treated to an evening full of happy, uplifting music. […]
LIVE: Country Legend Ronnie Milsap Performs at the Turning Stone Showroom
Legendary country musician Ronnie Milsap performed for a packed crowd at the newly renovated Turning Casino Showroom Sunday night. Milsap, known to be one of the all-time great crossover musicians of his time, effortlessly churned out number one songs throughout the ’70s and ’80s and through the years has earned six Grammys, eight CMA Awards, […]
LIVE: Old Dominion at Turning Stone
Thursday’s concert at Turning Stone Resort and Casino by Nashville’s Old Dominion was the first of a two-night stay in Verona. Dubbed “The Band Behind the Curtain,” Old Dominion brought abundant hits to the stage in the event center. These songs were not only hits that they have written as a band but hits that […]
315 EATS: Clinton Ale House – Clinton, NY
Clinton Ale House is a nice choice for good selection of drinks, and good quality of food.