315 on the Road: MJ Lenderman and The Wind at Higher Ground
Ocassionally, 315 Music hits the road to visit music hotspots and experience neighboring areas. This week we ventured to Burlington, Vermont to check out MJ Lenderman and The Wind at Higher Ground and visit some local breweries and eateries. Here’s our experience. Music is almost always the destination. But it’s not always the totality of […]
The Felice Brothers Drop Remarkable New Album, ‘Asylum On The Hill’ Ahead of New Years Run of Shows
The Felice Brothers will be hitting the road again this December with a limited run of five shows in support of an exciting surprise full album release After a Northeast tour in June, the band has been in the studio creating Asylum On The Hill. One can only hope these songs are featured on what […]
Concerts for a Cause: 13th Annual Dear Jack Benefit featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Chicago, IL
This past week I had the pleasure of attending a series of events surrounding the 13th Annual Dear Jack Foundation Benefit show featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness in Chicago, Illinois. Dear Jack Foundation is a non-profit organization that benefits adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer. Through programs and strategic partnerships, Dear Jack […]
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, […]
INTERVIEW: Phantom Airwave’s Funky New Album
Phantom Airwave birthed their new record Interstellar Transmissions last weekend with a live performance in Burlington. We caught up with Erik Lattrell to discuss this fun and funky new addition to the band’s seven-year-long journey. SN: What is your songwriting process for this labor of love? It’s very soulful and funky, can you speak to […]
The Town Pants Announce St. Patrick’s Week Show in Geneva
Acclaimed Celtic rock band The Town Pants have announced a St. Patrick’s week show Saturday, March 12 at Geneva’s 128-year-old Smith Opera House. Syracuse’s Jeff Tripoli is the drummer for the Vancouver-based band. The Town Pants started 20 years ago playing in small pubs which led to performing at music venues in over 500 cities […]
EDITORIAL: Inaugural Suburbs Fest Proves that Not All Bad Came from the Pandemic
This is a story about friendship. Actually, several friendships. On the weekend of October 1-3, 2021, a group of friends gathered in the nation’s capital, most of whom were meeting for the first time in person. These people come from all walks of life and from all parts of the U.S. What brought all of them […]
Guns N’ Roses kick off Not In This Lifetime Tour at Hershey Park Stadium
Review: Kelly Besaw; Photos: Chris Besaw Guns N’ Roses made a triumphant return to the stage Saturday, July 31 after their 2020 tour was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Original members, front man Axl Rose, bassist Duff McKagan and lead guitarist Slash, were joined by longtime band member Dizzy Reed, keyboardist Melissa Reese, drummer […]
Remembering Tragically Hip Frontman Gord Downie on the Third Anniversary of his Death
Editor’s note: Gord Downie, lead vocalist for the Tragically Hip succumbed to glioblastoma on this day in 2017. The following is an editorial dedicated to the life and legacy of the Canadian icon which originally appeared at NYS Music on Oct. 19, 2017. When your nation’s leader gives a tearful press conference lamenting that they […]
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 […]