By Rob Smittix. RRX: So tell us about all of these big things you’ve got going on. SW: Focusing on all the big things, right? RRX: Song City has been around for quite some time … SW: Yeah, we are going into our fifth season. So … five years. RRX: And how long have you […]

The second jam of the summer, held at Troy’s Powers Park on August 15, featured tributes to Styx (by Legacy), the Rolling Stones (by Stones Alive), and the Allman Brothers (by Ishikawa). Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Powers Park 250 here …

Thanks for Asking with Duane Beer of Blasé DeBris and the Trauma School Dropouts By Liam Sweeny. RRX: What’s your favorite song, today’s and for all time? DB: Newest favorite song would be “Lou Reed Was My Babysitter” by Jeff Tweedy. All-time favorite tune is “Do You Remember Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio?” by the Ramones. […]

The annual event held by the Palace Theatre was held on August 15, and featured the Ky McClinton Band and the Albany Rock Pit. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …

Photo by Timothy Reidy A Seat at the Banquet Table Songwriter Blue Wilder chats with Sara Busone about live performances, her latest album, and WAMM By Sara Busone. RRX: Have you played WAMM (Women Are Making Music) before? BW: So, I’ve been connected with Nikki (Lee) and WAMM, I guess, for about a year now […]

Photo by Stephanie J Bartik Summer Personified Keegan James talks with Sara Busone about “Sea Level,” supporting local artists, and Jive Hive By Sara Busone. RRX: I am very taken by your inherent creativity. I find it interesting that for your merchandise, you offer vests instead of, like, the traditional T-shirt, pin, etc. What was […]

Shadow Estate and Habeus Porpoise were just two of the bands entertaining the crowd at Ophelia’s on August 14. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Ophelia’s here …