A living archive of Northern New York's music scene.
The Music Tree Project is a growing archive of the musicians, bands, venues, gigs, media, and memories that shaped the sound of Northern New York. Built in collaboration with the North Country Music Project, it brings together oral history, historical research, and community knowledge in one place.
Built in collaboration with the North Country Music Project.
WHAT THIS PROJECT IS
This archive documents the people, places, performances, and recollections that shaped the music culture of Watertown, the Thousand Islands, and the wider North Country.
Some records are complete, while others are still developing. The archive grows through continued research, oral history, media, and community knowledge.
FOR VISITORS
Visitors are welcome to explore the structure of the archive and browse its public pages. To view full page details and participate more fully, you'll need to register and become a member.
HOW THE ARCHIVE GROWS
EXPLORE
Trace the performers, collaborators, and local players who shaped the region's sound.
Open MusiciansFollow lineups, eras, and the groups that carried songs from hall to hall.
Open BandsBrowse clubs, halls, bars, schools, and rooms where the scene took form.
Open VenuesOpen photographs, flyers, recordings, and image-based evidence linked to the archive.
Open MediaExplore the broader geography of Watertown, the Thousand Islands, and the North Country.
Open LocationsEnter the working archive view for the broader project workspace and directory tools.
Open Inside DashboardOVERVIEW
Supporting context only. The records themselves are the main attraction.