Aperture and Amplitude

A view of the music scene through the lenses of Sandy Roe and Juan Junco.

This month we’re going to take a

The Sound of Wonderland, According to Irv Lyons, Jr.

Seems to me the Syracuse music scene is ramping up. I see more music events nudging into the calendar, such as the Vinyl

The Lightkeepers Shine On: A Chat with Aaron Fried

Keep the light on. They just made a record. They’re nominated for a 2016 SAMMY. And their schedule is packing in. And it’s

Kristopher Heels: Playing Begins with Listening

Have you ever heard somebody go on and on like they know what they’re talking about? I hear it every day, it seems.

Dave Frisina: 
A chat with Syracuse’s Music Guru

When I moved here to Syracuse about 5 years ago I was a guy who had to start all over in a new

The Kingsnakes Slither Back Into the Limelight: A Candid Chat with Pete McMahon

I first became aware of the Kingsnakes during the year I lived in Fresno, California. A friend of mine was selling

Hard Promises Good Times – A Chat with Jeff Gordon

I’ve been to a number Hard Promises shows and they’re always packed with a dedicated audience. And for good reason. If you

Scott Sterling: Striving, Thriving, Surviving & Still Diving into Rock & Roll

Purity is a good word. Purity is when you focus on a specific subject and explore it until you realize the many facets

What It’s Like To Be a Billionaire

The Billionaires are one of the finest dance bands anywhere. And you can find them just about anywhere in the smack dab

It’s Go Time for Showtime

I was out at Sharkey’s a few weeks ago enjoying a warm Wednesday summer evening with some friends and some rock and roll.