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 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 […]

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 […]

Mountain Man Sold Out Levon Helm Studios for Intimate Performance

The sun shone across the beautiful woods, and glistened on nearby lakes, surrounding Levon Helm Studios as fans gathered in eager anticipation of Mountain Man. Zephyr, the barn pup, greeted each car at these hallowed grounds. It was peaceful, as the sold out crowd entered one of New York States most treasured venues, last Saturday, […]

Mountain Man To Play Levon Helm Studios

North Carolina three-piece, Mountain Man, will visit Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on June 1. Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso) and college friends Erin Sarle and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig have reunited with a new album and tour after an eight-year hiatus. Toronto musician Doug Paisley will open the show. Tickets are still available on Levon Helm […]