Stellar SAMMY Nominated Album, Whitney Road’s “Home” Resonates With Beauty & Love
315 Music spoke with Doug O’Connor after listening to his and his partner Ann’s band Whitney Road’s new record, Home. It was nominated for a Syracuse Area Music Award, mixed and mastered beautifully, and contains a message of togetherness and collaboration that lets the music shine with the talent of many partnerships pitching in. Home […]
Lake Street Dive’s Akie Bermiss Talks Tour, New Album & The Community Of Music
Acclaimed band Lake Street Dive is about to embark on a North American tour in support of its new album Good Together. The band will be playing at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette on July 7. 315 Music spoke with keyboardist Akie Bermiss who joined LSD in 2017, as he sets out on the band’s biggest tour yet. 315 Music: […]
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 […]
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 […]
INTERVIEW: 315 Music Sits Down with 10-Time Grammy-Nominated Brandy Clark
We spoke to ten-time Grammy nominee Brandy Clark, who is bringing The Art of the Storyteller Tour to the Center for the Arts Homer on Monday, June 20. It will be an intimate night of music and stories including new unreleased music as she is currently working on her next record. Every songwriter has a story to […]
INTERVIEW: The Woods Brothers’ Jano Rix Talks to 315 Music About the Band’s New Album and More. Tour Hits Beak & Skiff’s Stage Sunday
315 Music chatted with Jano Rix, the backbeat, and everything in between for The Wood Brothers, who play Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards on Sunday, June 12. Sean Nevison (315 Music): Jano could you speak to your history with music before joining The Wood Brothers? Jano Rix: I grew up sitting behind my father’s (Luther […]
INTERVIEW: Phantom Airwave’s Funky New Album
Phantom Airwave birthed their new record Interstellar Transmissions last weekend with a live performance in Burlington. We caught up with Erik Lattrell to discuss this fun and funky new addition to the band’s seven-year-long journey. SN: What is your songwriting process for this labor of love? It’s very soulful and funky, can you speak to […]
REVIEW: J. Schnitt Explores Loss, Letting Go & Reflections On Humanity In Gorgeous New Album
J. Schnitt’s new release Winter Gospel touches on the artist’s personal journey with delicate, touching songwriting and an expertly delivered collection of reflections on struggles that can resonate with any listener. “Skipping Stones” stands out as an immediate favorite with a perfect blend of horns and backline announcing the song. The guitar trickles in as […]