Concert Review: Ryan Montbleau and Giovanina Bucci Bring Beauty and Beats to Ray Bros. BBQ
Saturday night, Ryan Montbleau and opener Giovanina Bucci closed out the summer concert season for The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque in Bouckville, NY. With each musician performing strong solo acoustic sets, the tunes floated freely across the breeze, enchanting an eager audience. Giovanina Bucci began the evening with gorgeous melodies that featured poignant stories […]
LIVE: Dropkick Murphys Return to Chevy Court
The boys were back at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair Sunday night. Boston’s Dropkick Murphys played their first post-pandemic solo gig following their joint Boston to Berkley II tour with Rancid and showed no signs of rust. Dropkick Murphys have quickly become a Fair favorite following their debut in 2018 as […]
LIVE: Melissa Etheridge Rocks Chevy Park
Melissa Etheridge performed at Chevy Park in celebration of Pride Day at the New York State Fair on Friday.
LIVE: J. Schnitt at Nail Creek in Utica
J. Schnitt brought the singer/songwriter heat to Utica’s Nail Creek Pub and Brewery Thursday night. Check out his music here and the 315 Music photo gallery below.
Concert Review: Bell Biv Devoe
Formed from the ashes of New Edition, Bell Biv Devoe released their debut record in 1990. Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie Devoe created a record that is still celebrated 31 years later. BBD hit the Chevy Park Stage a few minutes after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. The crowd, mostly in their 40s was […]
Concert Review: REO Speedwagon Drives 30,000 Fans to the Chevy Park Stage
Live music is alive and well in Central New York. One night after the band Train brought over 28,000 people to Chevy Park at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, Classic Rock legends REO Speedwagon drew an even bigger crowd, estimated at over 30,000. Lead singer Kevin Cronin bounded out on stage with […]
LIVE: Russell Dickerson at Chevy Court
Nashville based singer/songwriter Russell Dickerson brought his tour to the Chevy Court stage on Wednesday night. Dickerson’s first four singles have gone to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. He is touring in support of his second LP Southern Symphony which was released in December 2020. Day 7 of the NYS Fair features performances by […]
LIVE: Jameson Rodgers at Chevy Park
Rising country artist Jameson Rodgers performed an afternoon set at Chevy Park at the New York State Fair on Wednesday. Check out the 315 photo gallery below. Day 7 of the NYS Fair features performances by Syracuse’s own Big Mama’s Blues Band at Chevy Court at 2:00 p.m., ’90s tribute act Seattle Sons, also from […]
Album Review: Deviant Monday’s ‘Just Keep Walking’ Gives Punk/Rock/Folk Take on The Human Experience
Dave Montanye, aka Deviant Monday, has had this record in the bag for two years and is finally now ready to unleash his wonderful take on the human experience. Just Keep Walking is filled with the musical and lyrical heart-wrenching trials we go through, while maintaining a balance of hope or at least the notion […]
LIVE: Train at Chevy Park
Train performed at the New York State Fair’s Chevy Park stage Tuesday night as part of the Fair’s huge Chevrolet Concert Series. Their song “Hey, Soul Sister” launched the band to superstardom in 2009, peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. […]