NYS Music 20​14

Category: News Desk

  • CNY’s Joey Belladonna of Anthrax Among 57th Grammys’ Best Metal Performance

    For the fifth time in the band’s career, Anthrax has been nominated for the upcoming 57th Annual Grammy Awards for ‘Best Metal Performance.’ Anthrax, fronted by CNY’s Joey Belladonna have yet to take home the award. They’re nominated for their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Neon Knights” off of This Is Your Life: Tribute To Ronnie James Dio.

    The great and late Ronnie James Dio, a Cortland, NY native who lead bands like Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and of course his own band Dio, lost his battle to stomach cancer back in 2010. This Is Your Life: Tribute To Ronnie James Dio was released this past April with rave reviews among fans and critics alike, also spawned another Grammy Nomination with “Last In Line” covered by Tenacious D.

    Other nominees include Mastodon with “High Road,” Motörhead’s “Heartbreaker,” And Slipknot rounds it off with their newly released single “The Negative One.”

    Metallica picked up a nomination with their filmed concert “Metallica: Through The Never” for ‘Best Music Film’ and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross picked up a nomination for their score of the movie “Gone Girl” for ‘Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media.’ Last year Trent Reznor made waves when he said “Fuck the Grammy’s” via Twitter, when his performance with Queens Of The Stone Age was cut short during the credits.

    The 57th Grammys airs on CBS Sunday, February 8 at 8PM eastern time. No word on whether or not the ‘Best Metal Performance’ will be televised.

    Big congrats to Joey Belladonna and the members of Anthrax for their hard work and getting the nomination.  Who do you think should win at the upcoming Grammys? Sound off below!

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  • The Southern Tier Proudly Welcomes the Trey Anastasio Band to Our Neck of the Woods

    Apparently willing to go a bit out of their way during their winter tour to grace Binghamton with their presence, the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) will be performing at the Broome County Forum Theatre on Tuesday, December 9, sandwiched between shows at the State Theatre in Portland, ME, on the 7th, and the Beacon Theatre in NYC on the 11th. and 12th.

    With a new album not due to be released until early next year, TAB will be sure to give us all a taste of what’s to come from their upcoming Paper Wheels. Recorded at Trey’s studio The Barn in the time span of a week (with no doubt a lot more rehearsal time beforehand to prepare), Anastasio and his six band-mates recorded most of the songs together in one room, and often in just one or two takes. Joined by six incredibly talented musicians, including a brass section, TAB allows Trey to take a different, funkier approach to his music. Having thrown fun little treats into their sets throughout this tour, including a cover of the Looney Tunes theme song and Ana Tijoux’s “1977”, perhaps best known for being featured during a particularly intense scene in Breaking Bad, I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us at Tuesday night’s show!

    The show will be starting at 7:30PM, and tickets are still available, but you might want to move on them soon, as the Forum Theatre only holds 1,500 people, and you wouldn’t want to miss such an intimate performance by TAB, now would you?

    Since you’re making the trip to Binghamton for TAB, why not come into town a couple of hours early and stop by Dillingers Celtic Pub and Eatery, where will be sponsoring a TAB pre-party event, with entertainment provided by local musician Timbo Linkroum from 4:00 until the show starts! A full menu with food and drink specials will be available there all night long, and being that the bar is located only three blocks from the Forum and across the street from a parking garage, you can even leave your car behind and stroll on over the show. I will be there getting my grub on before the show and listening to some fine fine music by Timbo, so stop on by and say hi!

  • Buffalo Iron Works and Spun Out Fire Productions Team up for an Unique Event Twice a Month

    1382183_653174894801037_870740667159515649_nSometimes winter can be very grueling in the country, especially throughout the Western New York area. One thing that tends to take the sting out of a very doom and gloomy time of year, is music fans coming together and taking their minds off the weather. Buffalo Iron Works and Spun Out Fire Productions are trying to accomplish that with a new set of events that will take place twice a month on Wednesday nights.

    Spun Out Fire Productions is no stranger to the music scene as they can be seen every summer at music festivals. They have been part of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival as well as Night Lights Music Festival in the Western NY area,as well as many festivals throughout the country. The outfit produces some great visuals through fire dancing and light dancing through various props and equipment keeping a lot of people entertained throughout the night. Adding this to a music venue seems like the perfect marriage and will make things very interesting on Wednesday nights for this ongoing event. The new event being called, Spun Out-Jam Out parties, will team up Spun Out Fire Productions with some live music, bands and/or DJ’s. The event will bring people of all ages a safe place to dance and share ideas with each other.

    The first SO-JO party will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 5pm. There is a $6.00 donation at the door for the artists and if you bring a prop your donation will cut in half.

    December 10 2014:
    5pm-7pm happy hours 2 hrs of specials on FOOD N DRINK
    530-7 – The Fortunate Hobos
    7-730 – SPUN OUT-JAM OUT FLOWSHOP
    730-9 – Dead Alliance of Buffalo
    9-915 – SPUN OUT-JAM OUT FLOWSHOP
    915-1015 – DJ Chucks
    1030-1230 – DJ Ƨtonez
    1230-1am – closing SPUN OUT-JAM OUT FLOWSHOP

  • The SAMMYS – Syracuse Area Music Awards Open Submissions for Their 2015 Edition

    The 2015 Syracuse Area Music Awards, The SAMMYS, have opened submissions for the annual celebration of music and music history in Central NY.

    This year’s event will be held at the spectacular Palace Theater in Eastwood, NY on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 pm. Live musical performances by area favorites, Grupo Pagan, Ruddy Well Band, Joanne Shenandoah and more will highlight the event. As has become tradition, their SAMMYS Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony will precede the main event on Thursday, March 5th, upstairs at The Dinosaur BBQ in downtown Syracuse. Both events sold-out in 2014, tickets will be on sale in February, 2015.

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    Submissions for consideration must be in a CD format only, with the official submission form that is available here along with all of the important instructions. Recordings released between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 are eligible, artists must be located in a 60 (sixty) mile radius of Syracuse. The deadline for submissions to be considered by the SAMMYS panel of judges is January 5, 2015.

    The ever-popular “People’s Choice” awards submission/nomination period kicks off a bit later on January 1, 2015 and runs through January 13, 2015. The public is encouraged to participate and nominate their favorite local music artist, local music venue and local music series or festival for voting by the general public. Weekly online voting is set to begin on January 14, 2015. Thousands of local music fans and artists participate annually with last year’s winners being The Ruddy Well Band and Shifty’s (venue).

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    The SAMMYS Committee is proud to announce the World of Beer as the 2015 Title Sponsor. As well as recognize the support of WSYR-TV 9 & their Bridge Street program, 105.9 The Rebel, 93Q, 95X , New Country-WOLF 105.1, SubCat Music Studios, The Post Standard and Syracuse.com.

    Keep up with all of the SAMMY announcements on Facebook and on Twitter and on their website.

  • Nonpoint coming to Watertown December 8

    trinanonpointNonpoint will be coming to the Exhibition Hall in Watertown, NY, December 8.

    The Florida natives are touring in support of their album released in September, The Return. Elias Soriano, lead vocals, has described their eighth full length album as “Nonpoint right the f*** now”. These guys are always evolving and bringing their music to a whole new level. Watertown should be ready to rock out with Nonpoint like never before.

    Some of the greatest bands in Upstate music, Glen Street, Chasing Sokaris, Cry to the Blind, and Watertown favorites Caustic Method, will be joining Nonpoint at the Exhibition Hall.

    Proving to be a show to beat the ‘Monday blues’, this is certainly a night I will be looking forward to.

    All ages welcome. Tickets are $15.

  • Syracuse’s Ben Mauro Album Release This Weekend at The Palace

    It has been a pleasure over the last year to work with Ben Mauro.  A native of Syracuse, Ben has followed his dream all over the world playing music along with some of the greatest musicians ever.  Currently touring with Lionel Richie, Ben has had the opportunity to work together with some major stars in the business such as Kelly Clarkson, Brittany Spears, and John Fogerty to just name a few.

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    Lionel Richie – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Over the last year Ben has been working on some of his own music.  At an EP Release party back in May, Ben shared a taste of what was to come to a sold out crowd at Shifty’s.  The music was awesome, and left listeners in high anticipation for the final release. Home for the holidays, Ben’s album release is finally here.  At The Palace Theater this Saturday, December 6, fans will finally be able to get their copy of this talented musicians final cut.

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    Ben Mauro Album Release

    Joining Ben on stage will be the SAMMY Award winning backup band, Phoenix Eleven, who also are on hiatus from touring.  With Greg “Goose” LaPoint on drums, Joe Grosvent on bass, and Max McKee on guitar and vocals, they will be joined by special guests Deyquan and Yajha Bowens on keyboards and vocals, Al Cutri on saxophone and lifelong friends Peter McMahon and Paulie Cerra.

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    Phoenix Eleven – Ben Mauro Album Release

    Tickets can be purchased on his website or at the door, if still available.  Don’t wait to the last minute to share this special evening with Syracuse’s finest musicians in celebration of music and holiday cheer.

  • Hearing Aide: Eastbound Jesus ‘Ruff Stuff Nuff Said’

    ruffstuff1On Saturday December 6, Parish Public House and Guthrie Bell Productions will host the North Country Rock band known as Eastbound Jesus for the release of their fourth album, Ruff Stuff Nuff Said.

    This is Eastbound Jesus’ first live album, recorded at Parish Public House back on January 31 and February 1, 2014, when it was still known as Red Square. They recorded over 40 songs from that weekend and picked the top 14 songs to create the fun loving, foot stomping Eastbound Jesus show experience.

    Ruff Stuff Nuff Said was worth the wait for the crisp professional sound alone. Knowing firsthand how smothering the sound can be in Parish Public House, especially with more than a few enthusiastic fans, the album has a great balance of vocals, instruments and cheers. With a “take it or leave it” attitude, much like the musicians themselves, Ruff Stuff gives fair warning to listeners of the stripped honesty and raw energy of their live shows. The album starts with “I Wouldn’t Know”, a slow building melody that erupts with continuous peaks of banjo and guitar plucking with a mighty chorus, the foundation for most of their songs and it works every time.

    Showcasing EBJ’s ability to convey their unique sound as well as a few crowd pleasing covers, one of the top tracks is the Grateful Dead’s “Turn on Your Lovelight” jam that grows out of “Don’t Use It Much” when joined by trombonist Bryan Brundige and keyboardist Tony Meier. You can actual feel the venue start to get dizzy with the ferocious melody. From soft country ballads to rebellious swamp rock, Ruff Stuff Nuff Said provides light to why it’s no wonder EBJ has such a dedicated, rowdy fanbase that can relate to their Upstate sound and everyday themed lyrics about the weather, drinking and authority.

    Key Tracks: 54 Miles, Don’t Use It Much, Where The Winter Goes

    Click here to read our review from the shows where Ruff Stuff Nuff Said was recorded.

    Doors for the show on Saturday open at 8 with backwoods rockers Lucid set to kick off the night around 9. Tickets will be available at the door for $12 but you can secure yours today online for $10. Eastbound Jesus shows have a reputation for being sold out events, making this coming one no different. Red Square recently underwent a full upgrade to become Parish Public House, the same music venue we love with the addition of a full Louisiana eatery and drinkery. Their menu makes it a smart decision to get there early with items like the various po boys, alligator bites, gumbo, burgers and more Cajun delights. Eastbound Jesus has recently announced that they will be taking some time off for some desired studio time. So be sure to pick up your copy of Ruff Stuff Nuff Said to help you survive the winter and come out to the show this Saturday!

  • Mick Jagger And Martin Scorsese Team Up For New HBO Drama About ‘70s Music Business

    Since the late 90’s HBO has dished out some fantastic award winning dramas such as Oz, The Sopranos, and True Blood just to name a few. Now it seems HBO has another potential series in the works that revolves around the music scene in the 1970’s. A pilot for this series has already been ordered by the network.

    Over the summer, Mick Jagger tweeted this picture:

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    Now it’s confirmed that Mick Jagger and acclaimed film maker Martin Scorsese are co producing the yet to be titled series. According to Deadline, acclaimed film writer Terrence Winter (Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos) will be writing the show while Scorsese will be directing the pilot.

    The premise of the show is a record executive played by Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) is looking to save his music label during the time punk rock and disco make their way onto the American music scene. The cast also includes Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Juno Temple, Andrew Dice Clay, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, and more to be revealed.

    This sounds like a recipe for a win for HBO. History proves that HBO can pump out great drama. And with Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger calling the shots, now we wait in anticipation.

    In other Martin Scorsese news, NYS Music recently covered that Scorsese is working on a Grateful Dead documentary for the band’s 50th anniversary.   You can read about it here.

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  • Sportsmens Tavern Welcomes Floodwood to Buffalo Saturday December 6

    Upstate bluegrass rockers Floodwood will be making a stop in Buffalo on Saturday December 6 with an intimate show at the Sportsmen’s Tavern.

    The band has been playing throughout the country at some of the biggest festivals as well as the Buffalo area in more than a few occasions. The band includes two musicians who in their normal work day consist of being pivotal roles with progressive rockers and Upstate’s moe. Al Schnier (guitar) and Vinnie Amico (drums) are no stranger to the area and since forming moe. in Buffalo so many years ago always love to give it their all when back in town. Floodwood, while is very far from what moe. puts onstage still brings the same energy to the stage. As good as Schnier and Amico are, the band has some extraordinary talent in Nick Piccininni (fiddle), Jason Barady (mandolin) and Zachary  Fleitz (bass).

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    Floodwood Jams at MVCC

    The show will also be pretty special as special guests John and Mary of 10,000 Maniacs. This will definitly be a show you will want to see and checkout. Tickets can be purchased through the venues website. Show starts at 9pm with tickets $17 in advance and $20 day of show.

  • Legendary New York City Hardcore Outfit Agnostic Front To Record 11th Album This Month

    One of the godfathers of New York City Hardcore, Agnostic Front, will enter their studio at Buzzbomb Sound Labs in Orange, CA this month to record their 11th album entitled “The American Dream Died.” Expected release will be early 2015 via Nuclear Blast.

    The band has tapped producer Paul Miner to engineer, mix, and master the album.Agnostic Front

    Vocalist Roger Miret commented via Blabbermouth.net: “We are excited to be working Paul Miner at Buzzbomb Sound Labs on our new record which we are calling ‘The American Dream Died’, this recording promises to be mean, fast, and furious; with elements of our classic styles, adding chaotic blasts of real old-school hardcore!”

    In other news, Agnostic Front will be embarking on a small east coast tour this month. Dates are as follows:

    December 18     Church                                Boston, MA

    December 19     Stanhope House                Stanhope, NJ

    December 20     Revolution                          Amityville, NY

    December 21     The Brighton Bar               Long Branch, NJ