The Myth of the Self-Taught Musician By Peak Music Studios. Most people who learn a musical instrument begin in a straightforward way. You want to play violin, flute, trumpet, or piano, so you find the instrument, find a teacher, and begin. No one thinks that is weakness. Then we get to guitar and voice, and suddenly […]

The first Sunday in August saw the Music Haven stage host guitarist John Doyle and his Quartet, with the Murphy Beds opening the show. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Music Haven here …

Bike Night returned to JJ’s Cycle last night, with Harmony Rocks providing the music. Photos by Liam Sweeny. More from Bike Night here …  

By Rob Smittix. RRX: You recently did some songwriting courses with Richard Thompson. That’s interesting because you obviously are a renowned songwriter, and to learn from someone who’s been doing it for so long is amazing.  MG: I really love working with songwriters and helping them to have confidence in their own voice, to take some […]

Open Mic every Tuesday at the Black Bear Inn in Watervliet. Photos by Liam Sweeny.  

Photo by Jeff Graham By Rob Smittix. RRX: Mr. Wylde, how are you doing? ZW: Brother Rob! Just chilling. We’re in Spain right now; we were somewhere in France last night, rolling with the French chapter “Berzerkers” yesterday at some festival. We went on late last night; it was almost midnight. Definitely past my bedtime, […]

On August 4, the Electric City Water Ski Show Team brought Barbie’s Dream Show to life behind Jumpin’ Jack’s in Scotia. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …