SAMMYS Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Class and Awards Nominees
The annual Syracuse Area Music Awards announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class and nominees in 13 music categories on Tuesday. SAMMYS weekend happens March 7-8 with the Hall of Fame induction dinner taking place Upstairs at the Dinosaur on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and the SAMMY Awards ceremony at the Palace Theatre […]
LIVE: Amanda Rogers Makes Stunning Debut at Copper City; Discusses Musical Comeback
Amanda Rogers played the beautiful Copper City Brewing Company on a chilly Thursday on November 9. The evening was warmed by the great brews on tap, the fun food truck serving farm-to-table burgers and sandwiches and a delightful delivery from Rogers’s vast array of original songs, unreleased new tunes and a few wonderful covers from […]
The 315 Interview: Elephant Back
In 218 BC Carthaginian general Hannibal and his army descended the Alps upon the backs of elephants en route to Rome during the Second Punic War. On Saturday, the Vernon, NY-based band Elephant Back will embark on their attempt to conquer Rome, although in a less imperial but slightly similar manner. (We’ll address that probably […]
LIVE: Sydney Irving at Copper City Brewing Company
Central New York singer-songwriter Sydney Irving paid a visit to Rome’s Copper City Brewing Company on Wednesday night, performing an eclectic mix of covers and originals that perfectly showcased this talented musician’s range. Irving has released a video for her latest single, “You Can’t Forget About Me” which you can see below. The song showcases […]
The Linda Ronstadt Experience Featuring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh Coming to Rome’s Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Arts Complex welcomes The Linda Ronstadt Experience to the stage of the Rome Capitol Theatre for an evening of live music from American Idol Tristan McIntosh and a rocking six-piece band. The Linda Ronstadt Experience is considered the premier touring tribute, showcasing the songs that Linda Ronstadt made famous. The show takes you […]
VIDEO: Cait Devin’s “Glitter”
Have you checked out 315 singer-songwriter Cait Devin‘s new single “Glitter” yet? Check out Cait’s new sound below. She’s got a great pop feel and a true video presence and is also fresh off an opening slot for former Judas Priest vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens‘ Held Hostage at Sharkey’s in Liverpool. You can hear her […]
Celebrate Tom Petty at Bellamy Harbor Park’s Boathouse on Oct. 9
Copper City Brewing Company and 315 Music have teamed up to provide a night of entertainment celebrating the career of Tom Petty at Rome’s Bellamy Harbor Park on Oct. 9. Petty passed away on Oct. 2, 2017. On Oct. 21, 2017, the day after what would have been his 67th birthday, Copper City Brewing Company […]
Woodsfest Lineup Finalized, Tix Available Friday
Woodsfest Music and Arts Fest organizers have finalized the lineup for the third edition taking place at Woods Valley Ski Area on Aug. 7 and 8. Artists previously announced include Roots of Creation, Mighty Mystic, Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots, Annie in the Water, the Blind Owl Band, The Reflexions, Mal Maiz, Nina’s Brew, […]
Woodsfest Returns to Central New York with Two Days Worth of Music
After a year off due to the pandemic, the third edition of Woodsfest Musicand Arts Festival is a go for Aug. 7 and 8 at Woods Valley Ski Area near Rome. What began as a one-day showcase for Central New York’s musical talent in 2018, has expanded for 2021 to a two-day regional musical affair. […]
Rome’s Capitol Theatre Renovations Continue
Editor’s note: The following is reprinted from the Capitol Theatre Newsletter originally published on March 9, 2021 and written by Assistant Director Julie Whittemore. The 1928 theater is undergoing extensive renovations thanks to a $2.5 million New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. The project includes extensive renovations to the interior of the theater to […]