Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.
You can catch Kevin Alexander out playing covers. But you might want to check out his original art! He just released his third solo album. It’s a full twelve songs which is a big undertaking. […]
By Misse Fedele · Sat, May 25
“Bliss” is the sixth album by Syracuse multi-instrumentalist, producer, rapper and singer Evil Key. Following up 2022’s lyrical hip-hop record “Civil Blood”, and 2023’s instrumental album “What Dull…
By Misse Fedele · Tue, Dec 19
CNY Record Label, Fe Fe Entertainment, releases music with international musician Shakhouri. James Austin, local promoter, shared this album with me and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s got a real…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Dec 5
Contact him at [email protected] 315-380-2589 Sorry for the quality, the Lighting was low. . .
By admin · Tue, Nov 23
It is always a great day when I can sit down with local talent and learn about them. Talking to Kevin Dean (One of the first Sammy Award Nominees!) was great. He has a cool […]
By admin · Thu, Oct 14
Evil Key, Jonas Reddy-Nicholson, announces his newest album “Let Things Die.” It is a full 12 songs. He describes it as his most approachable album. It is a rap album but with harmonies and keys. […]
By Misse Fedele · Wed, Sep 1
Join Sophistafunk, Vaporeyes, Brian Wagner, DJ AudioPrizm, and The Painted Birds (out of Rochester) at The “G” Lodge in Hannibal for a one night festival. The boys of Vaporeyes came across an ancient…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jun 13
Still Shifty’s with some minor changes and upgrades, and new floors. Opening Monday Jume 19th
By admin · Thu, Jun 10
In exceptional form, the last outdoor show with 3 Inch Fury was a crowd pleaser.
By admin · Tue, Jun 8
Kevin Dean has moved his drum studio to East Syracuse. It is now called Rhythms and Melodies and includes guitar, voice and brass in addition to drum lessons. Ben Blujus and Nick Fields will also […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, May 23
Buffalo-based Miller and the Other Sinners will be making a thunderously joyous noise in the outdoor pavilion at Sharkey’s in Liverpool, starting at 6pm on Saturday, May 8th. Their combination of…
By Michael Williams-Ross · Wed, Apr 28
Ric Lee of Ten Years After Interview – Greatest Music of All Time Podcast with Tom Cridland Ric Lee talks to Tom about his career with Ten Years After, their headlining of Woodstock in 1969, […]
By Contributor · Mon, Mar 1
Tom interviewed Annie Lennox, who despite her highly successful solo career, insists that she is at her best partnered with Dave Stewart as the Eurythmics. She has a multitude of awards and accolades…
By Contributor · Fri, Feb 19
I don’t know about you but my winter needed a little pick me up, a little revivification. The Revivify Collection gave me something to look forward to. The posts made my social media experience so […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Feb 7
On February 9th, Jeff Gordon will be releasing his solo album, “Local Boy”. I had the opportunity to send some questions to Jeff about his career and new album. Fred: When did you start playing […]
By admin · Fri, Feb 5
Corey Paige fundraised an amazing amount of money for multiple charites with his GTFI livestream shows. Among the recipients were: We Rise Above the Streets, I am ALS, HEAL, Adopt a Classroom and…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 10
Sam Roux is best known for playing bass with BSG and Atkins Riot. He serves as a good reminder not to overlook the bassist. He stretched his (Chiggin) wings and flexed his musical muscles in […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jan 3
MT: Chuck, you put together a little collection, Love Letters, dubbed “songs for now.” CS: These are songs written—sort of as letters—to “us” as a planet of people regarding the social condition we…
By Misse Fedele · Thu, Dec 17
Joe Altier, Just Joe, is like a household name around here. He is a sought after musician with an endless catalog of covers. His band, Brand New Sin, is also very popular. But this new […]
By Misse Fedele · Mon, Nov 16
A wise man named Jack once said…..“Sometimes it’s not about being dealt a good hand, but playing a bad hand well.” Misse Thomas: Jack O Bocchino was loved by the music community and is missed […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Oct 25
I talked to Rob McCall, frontman of indie rock band All Poets & Heroes, about their new acoustic video series. You’re going to enjoy the different settings and versions of these beautifully…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jul 19
Here we are on Day 7 of 40 peaceful protests planned in Syracuse and real change is showing some promise. We are in Phase 2 and beginning to open back up. It’s been a long […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jun 7
1. Hi Cait! You’ve been running a live stream festival. How did you come up with the idea & name? The online series I started is called “Renaissance Festival Series” with new musicians and…
By Misse Fedele · Wed, May 20
Re posted – from December 2018 Jess talked to us about her music on and off stage. She discussed her recording sessions in Nashville as well as her newest album to be released soon. After […]
By admin · Wed, Mar 25
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By admin · Mon, Mar 9
Even before school Bill Ali was signing Rock N Roll music. From High School theatre shows to Scars N Stripes, Bill Ali used his voice to entertain small and large crowds. Those who have heard […]
By admin · Tue, Feb 25
www.tommystinson.com Tickets for Thursday’s show at Wildflowers
By admin · Mon, Dec 9
From Americana to Classic Rock, Two Hour Delay plays it. Tim Burns also has a Solo CD out “LR443” Listen to their story
By admin · Tue, Nov 12
I saw on Facebook about a show with Todd Hobin, I had to email him to see if we could do an interview about how is now and what he has coming up. I have […]
By admin · Wed, Oct 23
Brought to you in part by The Midnight Sun in Armory Square. Located at 406 S Franklin St, (315) 991-8866 Friday October 18th at Funk N Waffles – Hunny Ten w/s/g All Poets & Heroes […]
By admin · Fri, Oct 18
Anthony, Rob and Sam talk with CNY Alive’s Fred Reed about the band and their new CD “Too Much Whisky” and upcoming shows.
By admin · Sat, Sep 14
CNY Alive’s Misse Thomas talks to Nick Feeley from A Lovely Time Festival, about all the great things happening during the festival. For a complete listing and information on times and tickets go to…
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Jul 7
By admin · Mon, Jun 3
Dave has been a spokesman for local music in Central New York. The next step for the Rebel Rocks will be the start of a pioneering effort of 100% streaming without the constraints of corporate […]
By admin · Tue, May 28
By admin · Fri, Apr 12
We were able to have Iron Butterfly answer some questions for us and man they gave us a ton of answers. 1) why and when did they come up with the name of the band, […]
By admin · Fri, Mar 29
Warning This recording does contain language that may be offensive. You have been warned Erupting out of Upstate New York, Buggin’ Out encapsulates influences of poetic hip-hop, head-nodding funk,…
By admin · Fri, Mar 22
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By admin · Tue, Mar 19