OP Callaghan
John Glassbrenner – Capital Region Timekeepers – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. John Glassbrenner is one of the busiest drummers on the scene. He is not only playing in multiple bands, but the sheer number of notes he packs into his playing is simply amazing. Born and raised in the Capital Region, Glassbrenner […]
Joe Putrock – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. “There are thousands of great pictures of Seth (Powell) and Mike (Pauley), but very few of me!” mused Joe Putrock. “That’s what happens when you spend so much time behind the camera!” As the drummer for the Charlie Watts Riots, Putrock is used to sitting in […]
Ben Hall – Capital Region Timekeepers – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. This month, I’d like to introduce you to my friend Ben Hall. He’s a killer drummer with fast feet and busy hands, who is the force behind the Capital District band 10-50 Nightmare. Ben’s playing is heavy, with great timing and […]
Jason Bittner – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Jason Bittner is no ordinary timekeeper. The internationally well-known and respected drumming phenomenon behind such artists as Overkill, Shadows Fall, and supergroup Category 7, Bittner is a two-time Grammy-nominated drummer who, when not on tour, calls the Capital region home. I first saw Jason with […]
Chris “Gringo Starr” Sprague – an Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. Chris “Gringo Starr” Sprague is a supremely talented musician, with a lifetime of experience that has earned him accolades and praise worldwide. This California man, who seems to have been born to play, is not only an exceptionally talented player but a very […]
Marky Klein – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Blackcat Elliot have been ripping it up since 2001 with their very own “no holds barred, go for the throat” garage rock-n-roll. For anyone who’s listened to their albums or caught a live show, it’s easy to see why they’ve earned their status as a […]
Charlie Clifford – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Being a drummer is not an easy job. Drummers have more gear to lug around, require bigger vehicles to transport, and need more time to set up than the rest of the band. We’re the butt of more jokes, are usually the first to arrive […]
Greg Cortelyou – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Greg Cortelyou is a 50-plus-year veteran musician, educator, performer, collector, and all-around great guy. I had the good fortune to meet him recently and talk about his extensive career as a drummer in the Capital Region. Greg has a ton of experience, great stories, and […]
Phil Foote – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Phil Foote not only has a great drummer name, but is also the man behind the drums for newcomers Jupiter Queen. Featuring local veterans of the music scene, it’s a band that Phil Foote is proud to be a part of. Coming from an extensive […]
Joe Putrock – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. “There are thousands of great pictures of Seth (Powell) and Mike (Pauley), but very few of me!” mused Joe Putrock. “That’s what happens when you spend so much time behind the camera!” As the drummer for the Charlie Watts Riots, Putrock is used to sitting […]
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