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 […]

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 […]

When the Stage Goes Dark

Guest Editorial by Diana Ladio – The Moxie Strings/Drriift Editor’s note: Diana Ladio is a member of the duo The Moxie Strings. While now based in Nashville, the Moxie Strings have a strong connection to Central New York, having performed at the Great American Irish Festival in Frankfort, the Syracuse Irish Festival and conducting several […]

315 Live Streams for the Week of April 13 – Two Tributes to Eli Harris, Jr.

As the coronavirus continues its crawl across America, musicians are increasingly turning to social media to get their music out to the masses. 315 Music has been compiling events shared by Central New York musicians to include in this weekly shopping list. If you’re a CNY musician and would like your live streaming event listed […]

Enter the Haggis Returns to the Wescott

Each year, Haggis Heads patiently wait for their spring/fall live fix for their favorite Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis‘s return to the Westcott Theater in Syracuse. With new music completed and release of their new album on the horizon, the band has just announced its Kickstarter campaign. Tickets are still available for the Friday, […]

Central New York Irish Festival Announces Inaugural Event

On July 11, the Central New York Irish Festival will hold its inaugural event at MKJ Farm in Deansboro, New York. This rural setting will provide the setting to continue a favorite family tradition of music, camping, and fun celebrating the Mohawk Valley region’s rich Irish heritage. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and […]

Bonnaroo Lineup Announced – Tool, Lizzo, Tame Impala Named as Headliners

The 2020 Bonnaroo lineup was revealed Tuesday morning. The June 11-14 festival returns to Manchester, TN for its 19th year with headliners Tool, Lizzo and Tame Impala. Other acts slated to appear this year include the newly reformed Oysterhead (featuring Trey Anastasio of Phish, Stewart Copeland of the Police and Les Claypool of Primus — […]

Great American Irish Fest Changes Dates, Moving to Utica for 2020

The Great American Irish Festival has announced that it will be relocating and has changed the dates for next year’s festival. The festival has traditionally been held on the last weekend in July at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort. After 16 years in Frankfort, the festival will make its new home at the new […]

Free Music at Troy Music Hall 2nd Tuesdays at Noon

Since 1988, on the second Tuesday of each month, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall’s free Music @ Noon concert series has presented exceptional musicians with a diverse mix of musical styles.  This season, a phenomenal array of regional talent will grace our stage. The Hall opens at 11 am, and patrons are encouraged to bring a bag […]