The annual Rock the Dock music festival was held at the Lake George Steamboat Company on July 8 and featured Dark Star Orchestra, Spafford, Strange Machines, Annie in the Water, Creamery Station, and Neon Avenue. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Rock the Dock here …

Impressive Opener Meels chats with RRX after her show with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Egg By OP Callaghan. I was fortunate enough to catch The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at The Egg in Albany.  For those who don’t know, TNGDB, also known as The Dirt Band, hail from Long Beach, California.  Founded […]

By Charla Earney. There is an odd amount of judgment surrounding cover bands. I’ve heard it for years. “They’re not original.” “They’re just playing someone else’s music.” “Go support original artists instead.” I understand the argument. Original music matters. It pushes culture forward. Every legendary song we cherish today was once somebody’s brand-new idea. But […]

On July 8, it was Reggae Night at the Capital Concert Series. The event, held at the Empire State Plaza, featured Ding Dong and Anthem. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from the Empire State Plaza here …

Rock Night at Alive at Five featured classic rock tribute act FJ, as well as the inimitable Ginger Geezus. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Alive at Five here …  

“Apple Pies and Sweaty Guys” By Chris Busone. This month, we will commemorate 250 years of an idea; a dream of a nation of freedom, liberty, and inclusion for all those yearning to be free. Yes, on the 4th we will celebrate in grand style, complete with hot dogs, apple pie, and if we’re lucky, maybe […]

“Takin’ It Back” By Ian Losz. Last night at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center,  some Rock and Roll Hall of Famers heated up the summer air.  The tour featuring the band from Winnipeg, the Guess Who, starred two original members: keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman.  The two have known each other for 61 […]