WMHT Public Media Commemorates 150 Years of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall with Original Documentary; Premiere Screening Event Troy, NY – WMHT Public Media is set to premiere the original, locally-produced documentary The Music Hall: Troy NY’s Monument to Sound at a premiere screening event on May 19th at 7:00 pm at the historic […]

Greetings – What a classic Caffe Lena week we have for you! Looking for world-class music in an intimate listening room? Every show this week meets that standard, from the bedrock acoustic blues of Cohen, Ellis & Ellis, to the bouyant bluegrass of The Night Drivers, and the chart-topping jazz of Catherine Russell. Or maybe you’re […]

Faith Kelly – On the Road 2026 – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. We first met Faith Kelly during our second issue, when she was co-starring in an independent film. Since then, she’s been all over the country, and she’s found all of the cool scenes. Welcome Faith, RRX: Let’s go back. So […]

Shannon Tehya brought her trio to Lost & Found Saturday night, which was absolutely packed with post-parade revelers. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Lost & Found here …  

Bailey Bennett – Xperience History – by Joshua Reedy. Originally published in August 2021. Bailey Bennett is the exceedingly kind, humble and eloquent mastermind behind several mostly unnamed solo experimental noise projects. On top of using twisted tape loops to create churning, stunning walls of texture with which to accompany himself; Bennett also lives in […]

A revamped Egg hosted an Open House on March 14, which featured Rock Band in the Hart. movies in the Swyer, and other attractions throughout the building. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from the Egg here …  

The Happy Fits returned to Albany, this time at Empire Live, early on their current tour. BEL provided support. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Empire Live here …