LIVE: The Disco Biscuits Cookin’ in Utica

Editor’s Note: This article was revised to include the correct setlists. After being postponed for a week, the Disco Biscuits played a two-night run at Saranac Brewery in Utica on September 30 and October 1. The first night had a chill in the air and the second was a little warmer but on both nights, […]

Sophistafunk Lands Gig as House Band for New Guy Fieri Game Show

Sophistafunk, welcome to Flavortown! The Syracuse funk band was hinting at big news earlier this year, posting cryptic photos on their social media and now the cat is out of the bag. Syracuse’s own Sophistafunk has been tapped as the house band for Food Network star Guy Fieri’s new game show, Guy’s Ultimate Game Night, […]

LIVE: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Treat Fans at CMAC

Review by Kelly Besaw Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds took a break from the aggressive Dave Matthews Band tour schedule to play a rare duo show at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua on July 17. Dave and Tim took the stage at 7:45 pm sharp and ripped right into “Oh” […]

LIVE: Umphrey’s McGee Kicks Off Summer Tour at Papermill Island

Photos by: Jim Houle/Jim Houle Photography for 315 Music Umphrey’s McGee returned to the Syracuse area Friday night to kick off a run of summer shows. The intimate outdoor venue Papermill Island in Baldwinsville played host to UM and the Umph faithful on a beautiful summer night. Jim Houle was there to capture the moments […]

LIVE: Primus Pays Tribute to Rush at Beak & Skiff

Primus should never be as big as they are. How did this happen? In the era of anything-goes radio back in the early ’90s, Primus was just weird enough to fit in amongst the grunge, ska, nu-metal, and swing revival music being played on alternative radio. They were elevated from fringe weirdos to cult icons […]

The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ Packs a Huge Summer Lineup

Poster designed by Abbie Fitzpatrick Ray Brothers BBQ has been “smoking the good stuff” since 2014 with brothers Colin and Tucker Ray continuing to grow their very popular restaurant. Live music has always been part of the vision and with this year’s music series announced, the fun continues with The Yard Amphitheater as a destination […]

Levitt AMP Utica Music Series Returns to Kopernik Park

Ten weeks of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts return to Downtown Utica this summer. The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series announced its lineup of artists who will perform at Kopernik Park in Downtown Utica this summer. Concerts will take place on Monday nights from 6-9 pm, June 20 – August 29 (no concert on the 4th of […]

Beak & Skiff Summer Series Comes Back Hot with Unreal Lineup

If you haven’t been following Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Summer Music Series announcements, well look no further for an absolutely incredible lineup with fun for all types of music lovers. Tickets are on sale now and the fun kicks off with Sylvan Esso on May 24 and finishes with the just-announced Wilco show on […]