BEAK & SKIFF LAUNCHES MOST BEAUTIFUL AND AMBITIOUS LINEUP FOR SUMMER 2025

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards has launched one of the most outstanding summer lineups in all of New York State and the announcements aren’t over yet. We spoke with Talent Booker Dan Smalls of DSP Events and will have full coverage of the shows this summer as they quickly approach. “We’re very excited about this […]
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 […]
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: Foreigner at St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview September 2, 2023

The Historic Farewell Tour brought Foreigner to Syracuse’s St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview with special guest Loverboy in tow. Loverboy’s singer Mike Reno was all smiles as he delivered an enthusiastic 10-song set that included all the fan favorites from “Notorious” to “Turn Me Loose” before finally wrapping up with “Everybody’s Working For The Weekend.” […]
LIVE: Def Leppard, Motley Crue & Alice Cooper at The JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse

Photos and Review by Chris Besaw It’s August and things here in the Salt City are still heating up this summer season. Last night at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse was no exception. Motley Crue and Def Leppard’s co headlining World Tour 2023 kicked off here and what an amazing start it was with […]
LIVE: All Poets and Heroes at Funk and Waffles with Special Guests Simplelife and Charlie Wittman

Friday night was an emotional night at Funk ‘n Waffles as local band All Poets and Heroes get ready to say goodbye to Syracuse. Pursuing their musical dreams, they will pack up and move to Nashville early next year. Starting off the celebratory evening was All Poets and Heroes’ number one fan, and friend Charlie […]
LIVE: Styx, REO Speedwagon and Loverboy Live& UnZoomed Tour at Lakeview

On Friday, September 9 over 100 years of combined rock and roll greatness rolled into upstate New York. On a beautiful late summer evening, classic rock bands Styx, REO Speedwagon, with special guests Loverboy made a stop at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse. The nearly sold-out crowd enjoyed hit after hit […]
LIVE: The Jacksons Reign Supreme at the Fair’s Chevy Park

One of the truly enjoyable aspects of the New York State Fair, other than the food and uniqueness of the crowds, is just how fortunate we are to get some of Mowtown’s royalty here. Saturday brought the incredibly talented The Jacksons. The Mowtown legends finished out the Chevy Park stage performances on Saturday to a […]
LIVE: TLC at New York State Fair’s Chevy Park

On Saturday, Aug. 26, ’90s R&B legends TLC not only closed out Chevy Park on Saturday, but also packed in one of the largest crowds at that end of the Fair. It was really an amazing set by Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. They delighted fans both young and old with such classics […]