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 […]

315 Local Spotlight: Fritz’s Polka Band

Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, “polka band?” Well, you’re wrong. Fritz’s Polka Band is a Central New York staple that turns that term on its head. Yes, they kind of look like your typical polka band but with their tie-dyed shirts and what they perform on […]

CNY Artist Tas Cru Among Nominees for 39th Blues Music Awards

The 39th Blues Music Award Nominees were announced Tuesday, Jan. 9. The award ceremonies will be held in Memphis on May 10 and will have an Upstate flair. Among the artists nominated this year is Upstate native Tas Cru in the Best Emerging Artist category. His 2016 album Simmered and Stewed on the VizzTone label has been featured as a […]