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 […]
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 […]
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 […]