OP Callaghan
Chad Ploss – Xperience History – by OP Callaghan. Originally published September 2022. One of the most obvious benefits to being involved in the local music scene is the “behind the scene” activities that occur. The scene can certainly be “gossipy” at times, but in this particular case, the gossip is good. The gossip is Chad […]
Bill Ketzer – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan, This month, we’re focusing on a veteran of the local music scene, Mr. Bill Ketzer! He’s a drummer, singer, guitar player, historian, and has the absolute best “You didn’t get the gig” story that I have ever heard. So let’s give it up for Bill […]
OP Callaghan – Christmas- by OP Callaghan. I started playing drums before I had drums. At the age of 7, I knew that I wanted to be a drummer, and began playing with a pair of mismatched sticks, procured from a concert at a neighbor’s graduation party. I beat the hell out of a couple […]
Brian Zink – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan When I was 9 years old (and still had time to dream), I mailed a letter to the Ludwig drum company. In my letter, I explained to them that I was an aspiring young drummer who was interested in playing Ludwig drums. I painstakingly edited […]
Jeff Facci – Xperience History – by OP Callaghan. Originally published March 2024. Brick By Brick are not only one of the hardest local bands in terms of genre, but also in terms of their work ethic. The band has put out 7 full length studio albums, as well as multiple EP’s; toured extensively throughout […]
Scott Begin – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. This month’s Capital Region Time Keepers is going to the beach! On a recent family vacation to the great state of Rhode Island, I was fortunate enough to catch a performance by Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime. My lovely wife had seen them as a […]
Jeff Prescott – Xperience History – by OP Callaghan. Originally published February 2023. Photo By: Stephanie J Bartik I first met Jeff Prescott a few years ago, backstage at a benefit show. We were both hanging around in the green room, admiring a snare drum that had been signed by a bunch of local drummers, which […]
Paul Rapp – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. If you were around the Capital Region in the ‘80s and watched MTV, you knew Blotto. Not only were they one of the first bands to be played on MTV, but they were also the first local band to “make it” as real-life rock stars. […]
OP Callaghan – An Interview Article – by OP Callaghan. I’ve considered myself so fortunate to be able to write this column. As a drummer, it has been important to me to highlight those of us who know what it’s like to always sit in the back, have the most shit to carry, and are […]
Tony Tirino – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. One of the hidden bonuses of going out to see live music is discovering new talent. The Capital Region is fortunate to have such a rich and seemingly endless bunch of talent. Nearly every drummer that I have featured in this column is someone that […]
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