Syracuse Area Music Awards Announces Press Conference, Bridge Street Performances, and People’s Choice Voting

The 2023 Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) Press Conference will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 10 am at the Palace Theater on James Street in Syracuse. The organization also announced its 2023 People’s Choice online voting. Everyone is encouraged to vote daily for their favorite Central NY Artist or Band, Music Series or Event, Venue, and Academic or Musical Organization. Voting Ends Sunday, […]
Colgate Live Music Collective Ushers In Another Stunning Spring Lineup

The Colgate Live Music Collective is back and kicking off the new year in style with four fantastic shows from Feb. 4 through March 21. Below is an interview with one of the creators of the program, Josh Finnell, and a current student volunteer Jacob Steinberg. 315 Music: When did the Live Music Collective start? […]
CNY Musician Performs on The Tonight Show

One of Jimmy Fallon’s ongoing bits as host of The Tonight Show has been The Battle of the Instant Songwriters. On Wednesday night’s show, New Hartford native, singer-songwriter Darryl Rahn was chosen to participate. Fallon’s staff screens the audience prior to taping, selecting two members who are musicians as contestants. Each contestant is given a […]
Sophistafunk Coming To The Stanley Theatre

Sophistafunk, the funk band originally from Syracuse that has experienced worldwide fame, is set to perform at The Stanley Theatre in Utica on Saturday, Feb.18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.50 in advance, or $40.50 the day of the show, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling The Stanley Theatre Box Office at […]
Adam Brooks Band New Double Album ‘Ain’t All About You’ Gets Live Release Party at Ray Brothers BBQ

Adam Brooks first stepped into Ray Brothers BBQ — where he will be promoting his new 22-song double album Ain’t All About You this Saturday — on September 14th, 2015. It was here where he witnessed a community of singer/songwriters and fantastic players on the famed RBQ Blues Night and played with many of them, […]
Folk-Punk Righteous Babe, Ani DiFranco Has 2 Upstate Gigs This Week, One on Election Day, One on Veteran’s Day

If you haven’t seen folk icon Ani DiFranco perform on Election Day, this week is your chance. The activist poet will be performing with the Righteous Babe Revue at the State Theatre in Ithaca on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you are a fan of DiFranco’s music, seeing her perform on Election Day is the ultimate […]
Ray LaMontagne Brings Monovision Tour to The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

UPDATE – Due to an illness in the touring party, Ray LaMontagne is postponing the following shows on the fall MONOVISION tour. All tickets purchased for these original dates will be honored at the new rescheduled dates, which will be announced very soon. 11/2 – Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center 11/2 – Syracuse, […]
Rushad Eggleston to Appear at The Ridge Monday

The Ridge in Chittenango is presenting world-renowned cellist and performer, Rushad Eggleston for an intimate indoor show. The show takes place Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:00. For many years, Eggleston has thrilled audiences all around the globe with his unparalleled level of skill, enthusiasm, and creativity. After having completed his […]
Buffalo Iron Works to Host Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza

Get ready for a fun night of singing, dancing, games and prizes at Allen Stone’s Karaoke Extravaganza. Presented by Twenty6 Productions & DSP Shows at Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, October 9th. Doors open at 7:00pm, and would highly recommend an early arrival because you don’t want to miss your opportunity to sign up for […]
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 […]