Live: The Doobie Brothers perform at CMAC on their 50th anniversary tour

Fifty years of making beautiful music and touring culminated on one magical night when the four-time Grammy Award winning and Hall of Fame legends, The Doobie Brothers, made a stop on the last night of the current leg of their 50th Anniversary tour on Friday July 14, 2023 at CMAC in Canandaigua, NY. On a […]

LIVE: Carlos Santana’s 1001 Rainbows Tour at CMAC in Canandaigua

On the fresh summer evening of June 22nd, music lovers of all ages gathered at the enchanting Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) in Canandaigua to witness the legendary Carlos Santana in all his glory. As the sun dipped beyond the Finger Lake’s horizon, it pierced through an otherwise overcast sky, and Santana took […]

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 […]

Colgate Live Music Collective Ushers In Another Stunning Spring Lineup

The Colgate Live Music Collective is back and kicking off the new year in style with four fantastic shows from Feb. 4 through March 21. Below is an interview with one of the creators of the program, Josh Finnell, and a current student volunteer Jacob Steinberg. 315 Music: When did the Live Music Collective start? […]

Ray LaMontagne Brings Monovision Tour to The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

UPDATE – Due to an illness in the touring party, Ray LaMontagne is postponing the following shows on the fall MONOVISION tour. All tickets purchased for these original dates will be honored at the new rescheduled dates, which will be announced very soon. 11/2 – Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center 11/2 – Syracuse, […]

LIVE: Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza at Buffalo Iron Works

Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza performed last Sunday at the Buffalo Iron Works, a cool live music lounge nestled in an old factory building on a cobblestone street. It was easy to find parking. Inside, the tall brick walls were lined with music posters, the garage door was opened, and the outdoor patio, lit by sparkling […]