Artist spotlights, reviews and interviews from around Central New York.
“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
Joe Altier has been singing and pounding piano keys since the age of 5 when his Mom started teaching him music in small town Central Square, NY. Embracing everything from Frank Sinatra and Otis…
By Contributor · Fri, May 19
If Tom Petty and Elvis Costello had a love child, it would sound like Modafferi. Singer songwriter, Brian Modafferi, fronts the band with his power soulful voice, rolling out great originals, rare…
By Contributor · Fri, Jan 27
Originally from the Hudson Valley region, I moved to Syracuse in 2020. My sets consist of originals and covers spanning country, folk, and classic rock.
By admin · Thu, Jun 2
Combining elements of pop, jazz, classic rock, hip-hop, and classical music, KindredSpirit embodies an ever-transforming sound founded on spontaneity and intuition. Get ready for a fusion of…
By Contributor · Wed, Jan 26
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
Mark Zane was born and raised in the small rust belt city of Utica, NY and now calls its larger neighbor to the west, Syracuse, home. The struggle of life in old industrial cities can […]
By Contributor · Fri, Sep 17
Kid Roscoe is a songwriting collaboration between Scott Ebner and Rick Mossotti, veterans of the Syracuse music scene and award-winning bands.
By Contributor · Mon, Jul 26
“The finest songwriter in CNY and one of the area’s true treasures” – upstate live “a general palette of incredible songwriting. J. Schnitt just keeps writing and putting out amazing records.” – mv…
By Contributor · Mon, Jul 20
OOGLE is an original rock group made up of guitarist JT Horne, bassist Joseph Reppert, and drummer Ian Evans. After meeting through various music and recording classes at SUNY Oswego, OOGLE…
By Contributor · Mon, Jan 20
BSG released their debut album, Never Gonna Learn, on Wednesday with a party at Funk ‘n Waffles. The evening started with a Led Zeppelin Tribute by BSG followed by Chiggin. Then BSG played the new […]
By Misse Fedele · Sun, Dec 1
Singer/songwriter/solo musician playing a wide variety of acoustic rock along with some original material!
By Contributor · Tue, Nov 26
The Three Amigos (May 2018 – present) Wayne Nichols – drums, percussion, lead and background vocals Scott Patnode – guitars, lead and background vocals Ron Coyne – basses, lead and background vocals…
By Contributor · Wed, Nov 20
With a vintage voice and a chest full of hauntingly heartfelt songs, prolific storyteller Mike Powell is the underground messenger of blue-collar soul. His comfort behind a microphone and unique…
By admin · Sun, Oct 6
Musician from Clyde NY, has self-recorded, performed, and released an album, 2 EPS, and an upcoming album this fall. For fans of Vampire Weekend and Dr. Dog. Check out his latest single!…
By Contributor · Thu, Sep 5
Jess Novak takes no prisoners. With a fiddle on fire, powerful vocals and a fierce band behind her, this pop, rock, soul-pumped group brings passion to every performance. Known for their energy,…
By admin · Sun, Sep 1
Jess Novak started playing violin when she was 7 years old. But it wasn’t until almost 20 years later that she made a career out of her dream. Now playing more than 250 dates every […]
By admin · Sun, Sep 1
Tim Frasier – keyboards, vocals Matt Krell – Bass ,vocals Bill Rose- guitar, vocals Vince Nalli, Drums, vocals Formed in 2008 Styles include: rock, funk, disco, jazz, original music Won 2016 Sammy…
By admin · Tue, Aug 20
Chris Eves and the New Normal blur the lines between rock, funk, country, and blues with a healthy dose of jam band influences. Thoughtful lyrics blend seamlessly with solid roots rock riffs, pop…
By admin · Mon, Aug 19
When you think of trendy musical scenes, Portland, Maine might not be first on your list. Yet the homespun, heartwarming music of family-oriented indie folk group GoldenOak provides evidence that the…
By Contributor · Tue, Aug 13
Syracuse-based Master Thieves has evolved into a hard-hitting rock-n-roll outfit that effortlessly blends the improvisational wizardry of the jam band scene with original tunes and arrangements, and…
By Contributor · Tue, Aug 13