Seether: An Interview With Drummer John Humphrey
Seether has grown from playing a tiny club called Valentines in Albany to performing at the Krockathon, one of the biggest festival shows in Central New York. Witnessing Seether’s continued success as a band has been incredible to see. “It’s been an amazing journey,” John Humphrey, drummer for Seether said. “We’ve performed more shows than […]
Flashback Interview: Annie in the Water
Editor’s Note: This interview originally ran on Feb. 4, 2020. Annie in the Water will be performing at Stowe Cider in Stowe, VT on Sept. 26. For more information, visit the event page on Facebook here. Annie in the Water has just completed the most successful year in their career and is now embarking on […]
Flashback Interview: Tommy Stinson of The Replacements and Guns ‘n Roses
Editor’s Note: The following is from an interview with Tommy Stinson originally published on Dec. 10, 2019. Tommy Stinson is perhaps best known for his time in one of the most influential American alternative bands of the past 40 years, The Replacements. However, he also spent 16 years as Axl Rose’s bassist in the Chinese […]
Live Throwback: Avett Brothers Light Up ‘Salina’ Street in Syracuse
Editor’s note: The following is a review of the Avett Brothers show at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse on July 7, 2016. Majesty, introspect and foot-stomping good times. All were on display as the Avett Brothers performed before a Landmark Theatre packed to its gilded ceiling on July 7. For two solid hours, the brothers Avett […]
You “Can’t Go Wrong” with Seether’s Album Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
Patience is a virtue that will be handsomely rewarded to Seether’s fans once they hear Seether’s new long-awaited eighth studio album Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum. This album has been three years in the making and delivers a refreshing set of new songs for their fans. It is one of their strongest albums to date, […]
Allman Betts Band Announces Auburn Drive-In Show
The Fingerlakes Drive-In in Auburn and Creative Concerts have teamed up to bring the second drive-in show of the summer to the Central New York venue. The Allman Betts Band visits the drive-in for a socially distant show on Friday, September 18. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets […]
315 Throwback – Timing Is Everything: Devon Allman Discusses Teaming Up With Duane Betts
Editor’s Note (Aug. 11, 2020): This article was originally published on July 24, 2018. Devon Allman celebrated his 48th birthday yesterday. Two years ago he was embarking on a tour with his band and the Duane Betts Band. This union would eventually morph into the Allman Betts Band. Both musicians have a long relationship with […]
315 Local Spotlight: Fritz’s Polka Band
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, “polka band?” Well, you’re wrong. Fritz’s Polka Band is a Central New York staple that turns that term on its head. Yes, they kind of look like your typical polka band but with their tie-dyed shirts and what they perform on […]
Celebrating Adam Duritz from Counting Crows – Revisiting A Memorable Interview
As we make our way through these days without live music, our minds often revisit musical moments that struck a chord with us. Today on the occasion of his 56th birthday, it seemed fitting to celebrate one such moment I had a few years ago with Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows. Stopping in Central […]
Governor Pulls Plug on moe. Vernon Show at the 11th Hour
Editor’s note: Story updated to include statement from Creative Concerts New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, incensed by the apparent lack of social distancing and masks at a Chainsmokers show in the Hamptons last weekend, apparently threatened to pull Vernon Downs Hotel Casino’s gaming license if it hosted the two-day concert by jamband moe. this coming […]