Parmalee Shows Kegs Canal Side a Good Time

Parmalee knows “just the way” to put on one heck of a good time for their fans. Parmalee’s recent show on March 11th was one for the books at at Kegs Canal Side in Jordan, NY! The country band delivered an electrifying performance that had the crowd captivated from start to finish. From the moment […]

LIVE: Cold Kicks Off Year of the Spider 20th Anniversary Tour at The Lost Horizon

Slainte! Its St Patrick’s Day here in the Salt City and while the masses of Irish and those who were “Irish for the day” partook in various festivities around the area, indie rock legends, Cold, kicked off their Year of the Spider 20th Anniversary Tour at the famed Lost Horizon. Originally this tour was supposed […]

LIVE: Enter the Haggis Sells out Center for the Arts of Homer

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Central New York is an annual tradition for many. To do so correctly, you must enlist the help of a great Celtic band. Enter Enter the Haggis. A sold-out stop at the Center for the Arts in Homer would be their second to last show on the Swallowed By a […]

SAMMYS 30th Anniversary Celebrates the Central New York Music Community

Second gallery by Alix Kohli for 315 Music The Syracuse music community braved a winter storm warning Friday night to descend upon the Palace Theater in Syracuse for the Syracuse Area Music Awards. 63 artists were nominated among 14 categories out of a total of 233 submissions from artists throughout Central New York. Founded 30 […]

LIVE: Flogging Molly, Anti-Flag and Skinny Lister at the Historic Landmark Theater

Review by Kelly Besaw Irish-American punk band Flogging Molly stopped at the beautiful, historic Landmark Theater in Syracuse on March 1. Flogging Molly is on tour supporting their latest album Anthem released in September on Rise Records. They brought along with them fellow legendary punk band Anti-Flag and Skinny Lister in support. Skinny Lister, the […]

LIVE: Sophistafunk and Friends Flip the Stage in Utica

Normally when one attends a show in a historic theater, one expects to be sitting in the normally-designated seating area. But when you have a stage the size of Utica’s Stanley Theatre, why not bring the whole party up on stage? And with a backdrop that includes the beautiful Meyda chandelier inside the theater, why […]

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? […]