Duane Betts Roared into Syracuse With New Album & Attitude

Duane Betts rocked Syracuse at Funk N Waffles on March 20 in support of his new record Wild & Precious Life. By the time Duane Betts began working on Wild & Precious Life — his triumphant debut solo album — he’d already spent two decades creating his version of guitar-slinging, story-driven American rock & roll. “It felt […]
The Felice Brothers Cap off 2023 With an Incredible Surprise Album and Sold-Out Run of New Year Shows

It looks like there will be a lot more to come in 2024 for The Felice Brothers as they complete 2023 with a critically acclaimed, surprise new record, a fun NYE run of shows, the promise of a new album in 2024, and many more tour dates in the states and abroad. Those lucky enough […]
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 […]
Fozzy: A Rock Band With Heart and Soul With A Gold Record To Prove It

The evolution of Fozzy has been an incredible journey. The band has grown vastly through the years musically and with their stage presence. Last month the band celebrated a huge milestone when their album Judas received Gold Record status. “It was a dream come true,” lead vocalist Chris Jericho said. “So, amazing and incredible. When […]
INTERVIEW: Rachael Sage On Her New Album ‘Poetica,’ Performing, Pandemic Life & Connection

Rachael Sage will be performing at the Hanger Theater, in Ithaca on Feb. 11, accompanied by Kelly Halloran on violin and with the very talented Howard Jones. After listening to her eclectic catalog and reading rave reviews such as the one below, I was excited to speak with the singer-songwriter: “Triumphantly unexpected and ever-surprising…John Lee Hooker […]
Interview: Marco Benevento on His New Quarantine Record, His Love of Upstate NY & Gearing Up for the Road

Editor’s note: 315 Music sat down with Woodstock resident and multi-faceted musician, Marco Benevento on the eve of his latest release. Benevento is opening for moe. at Apple Valley Park in Lafayette on Aug. 8. Tickets for that show and moe.’s show the previous night are available here. Read Sean Nevison’s interview with Marco below. […]
The CNY Music Community Mourns John Prine
It has been two weeks since the world lost iconic singer-songwriter, John Prine. But his loss is still being felt around the music world. He was diagnosed with the coronavirus in mid-March and lost his battle on April 7. He was 73 years old. Following his death, musicians across the spectrum have expressed their sorrow […]
The Church of Levon: The Religious Experience of Visiting Levon Helm Studios

Music is a force, a force that triggers emotions, not unlike religion. This force can elicit elation. It can contribute to sorrow. As a social experiment, a concert reveals emotions across that spectrum. It is the rare occasion, however, that a venue can do the same. Enter, Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. Affectionately known […]
Black Crowes Tour Official – Several NY Sheds on Itinerary for 2020
The Black Crowes announced tour dates on Monday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album Shake Your Money Maker. The tour will see the Robinson brothers visiting amphitheaters across the country beginning June 17 in Austin performing their debut album in its entirety along with select hits. Chris and Rich Robinson appeared […]
Hearing Aide: The Drunken Hearts ‘Wheels of the City’
I can imagine it is sometimes difficult to be called an Americana band. I’ve heard a number of music fans hear that description and respond, “You mean they sound like Mumford and Sons, or The Avett Brothers?” That response is not only limiting, it’s unfair. Listening to The Drunken Hearts pending release, Wheels of the […]