Shane Kelsen

Syracuse's The Black River, led by singer-songwriter Mike Powell, has released its first album, entitled Classic Universe. The soulful quintet, who take their name from the North Country river that passes by Powell's childhood home, came…

Mike Powell rolled into Downtown Syracuse Saturday night at Funk n Waffles with his new band, the Black River (John Hanus - guitar, Joe Bell - bass, Dom Scicchitano - drums, Shane Kelsen - keyboards). The packed crowd was treated to a night…