Syracuse Area Music Awards Dedicated to Fallen Board Member

The Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year with its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, March 7 Upstairs at the Dinosaur and an awards ceremony on Friday, March 8 at the Palace Theater in Syracuse, NY. This year’s ceremonies will be dedicated to former SAMMYS Board member, Jordan Davies, who passed away on Feb. […]
Third F.I.R.E. Festival Sunday with Star-Studded Lineup of CNY Women Entertainers and Entrepreneurs

Tickets are going quickly for the third F.I.R.E. Festival, hosted for the first time this Sunday by the beautiful Center for the Arts of Homer. The acronym stands for Females. Inspire. Rock. Empower. The event, put together by local musician Jess Novak, is intentionally planned for a Sunday afternoon from 2-6 pm so that children […]
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 […]
F.I.R.E. Festival Founder Jess Novak Speaks on Supporting Women Musicians, Motherhood, Balance & Event at Center for the Arts of Homer

315Music sat with Jess Novak, founder of F.I.R.E. Festival for an enlightening interview. The next F.I.R.E. Festival is scheduled for Center for the Arts of Homer on March 10. The performer list and more information can be found here Tickets here. 315Music: What inspired this idea for an all-women’s festival? Jess Novak: It really hit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]