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, […]
Pearly Bakers Best Ends a Beautiful Era of Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia Concerts at Funk & Waffles With a Sold Out Banger
Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Cover Band Pearly Baker’s Best has been the house band at Funk & Waffles bringing joy to music lovers every Monday night and touring regionally. The band’s take on the Dead includes Dylan, The Beatles, Peter Tosh and so much more. The band consists of Charley Orlando (guitar/vocals), Brian Lauri […]
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 […]
120th Anniversary of Thursdays On the Village Green Brings Award-Winning Live Music to Hamilton
Summer is here and the Village of Hamilton is hosting a family-friendly music series featuring diverse acts, children’s activities, picnics, yard games, and more. These events are free to all and begin at 5:30 PM each evening on Thursdays from July 14 through Aug. 4. These events are organized by a volunteer committee and would […]
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 […]