Album Review: Nashua Robb’s Debut EP is touching and powerful
“The Sunroom Sessions: About Time” Released July 9th, 2021 Nashua Robb’s debut EP is much like his personality, solid as an oak tree, but delicately swaying in the turmoil of humanity’s storm, while finding the beauty in the thunder and lightning. Robb played most of the instruments on this 5 track recording and his skills […]
Show Preview: Ryan Montbleau to close out Ray Brothers’ Summer
Ryan Montbleau, the soulful stylist of sharp lyrics and a low-down, funky vibe, is bringing his solo set to the Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque, Saturday, Aug. 28. Montbleau has spent much of the past year and a half producing four new EP’s that each stand on their own, yet when all together, paint […]
Darryl Rahn’s New EP ‘Regulars’ is a Masterclass In Songwriting
Regulars was released on August 10, recorded in Beacon, NY in March and April of 2021. It was mixed and mastered by Zino Pittarelli. Darryl Rahn has recently transplanted himself back into the Upstate NY scene. After seeing him open with a solo set for the legendary Adirondack folk-rock band The Old Main at Ray […]
Ryan Montbleau with Giovanina Bucci to Close out Ray Bros Summer Series
Ryan Montbleau graces the stage at one of the coolest amphitheaters with some of the best BBQ food around, The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ Saturday, Aug. 28. Earlier this year he dropped a new EP Fire and also produced supporting act Giovanina Bucci’s latest EP Storytellers. Tickets are available here. Please see below […]
The Wood Brothers and Valerie June Rock in The Rolling Hills of beak and Skiff Orchards
August 13, Lafayette, NY The Wood Brothers and very special guest Valerie June joined collective forces to push away a few lingering rainclouds under the rainbows and beautiful sundown at Beak And Skiff Apple Orchards, to put on a magical show. This was the first general admission concert at the beautiful venue located in Lafayette […]
Blackberry Smoke Brings Rock & Roll Back to CMAC
Blackberry Smoke made CMAC in Canandaigua, NY “Rock and Roll Again” when their Spirit of the South Tour rolled through last Saturday. This tour supports their latest album You Hear Georgia and marks the milestone of their 20th year as a band. Fans were eager to gather and enjoy music in a live setting once […]
Woodsfest Forced to Alternate Venue Due to Tornado Damage
Woodsfest Music and Arts Festival, a regional festival that has been held at the Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, NY in 2018 and 2019, has been forced to relocate to a different location for its 2021 return. The event will take place at Cider House Campground in Bouckville, Aug. 7 and 8. On July […]
The 315 Interview: Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers
The Wood Brothers play Beak And Skiff Orchards with support from Valerie June on August 13. For summer and fall tour dates and to find their music follow these links respectively, Wood Brothers, Valerie June. 315 Music recently sat down with Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers in advance of their upcoming Beak & Skiff […]
Summer Concerts Venues Ramping Up for the Return of Music to Central and Western New York
As Covid guidelines begin to loosen and the state opens back up, we see more and more event venues announcing shows. Bands that booked in 2020 have either rescheduled for 2021/2022 or sadly canceled altogether. As shows and local festivals restart, it gives way to a semblance of normalcy, giving hope to attendees. Music feeds […]
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series Returns for 2021
The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced its lineup of New York State-based artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m, July 5 – Aug. 30 with a final tenth concert taking place on Friday, Sept. 3 to kick off Labor […]