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 […]

goodkids Reunite at The Westcott Theater for a Very Special Album Release Party

Mark your calendars for Saturday night at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse for two incredible sets of music and a very special evening of music with the band goodkids. This special night of music includes a new album drop and their very first public show and record release was at The Westcott Theater. Tickets are […]

LIVE: Billy Strings at The Oncenter

SYRACUSE – Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings attracted a sold-out crowd to The OnCenter Saturday night in Syracuse. Strings – a 2021 Grammy Award winner – brought the heat this holiday season by showcasing his unparalleled talent as a musician and guitarist. Strings opened the show with his song “Home,” which is also the title of […]

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 […]

Review: Tool Rocks Rochester

Monday, Nov. 6 at Blue Cross Blue Shield Arena in Rochester, Tool delivered a show that left an indelible mark on the audience. Presented by Metropolitan Entertainment, it was an evening marked by an upbeat atmosphere that highlighted the unique appreciation of Tool and its fanbase. The anticipation was undeniable as fans from all walks […]

315 Preview: TOOL Coming to Rochester Monday

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Tool takes the stage at Blue Cross Blue Shield Arena in Rochester on Nov. 6, courtesy of Metropolitan Entertainment. Tool, one of the most iconic bands in the history of rock, especially progressive rock, has produced a discography filled with exceptional albums and unforgettable songs. From Undertow featuring tracks […]

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 […]