Brooklyn’s Killing Connor is an unapologetic metalcore band visibly on the rise. They delivered a blistering set this past March at Empire Live, kicking the night off for Overkill. Killing Connor comprises Matt Rosenthal (guitar), Connor Shann (bass), Brian Thompson (vocals), and Dan Schleicher (drums). RRX: Tell me about your most recent song, album, or […]

The blues were strong at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, as Samantha Fish delivered a solid show. She brought along Solomon Hicks to open. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Troy Savings Bank Music Hall here …

Monday 7:00 PM – NO OPEN MIC THIS WEEK Tuesday 7:00 PM – POETRY OPEN MIC FEATURING CHERYL CLARKE 8:00 PM – “Live From Caffè Lena” on WEXT 97.7 or 106.1 FM Wednesday 10:30 AM – Folk Club Kids: Stories, Songs & Sing-Alongs (Infants to Pre-K)  2:30 PM –  After School Folk Ensemble with James Gascoyne and Oona Grady  5:45 PM –  Bluegrass Instrumental Course […]

By Sara Busone. RRX: Who do you admire in the local music community and why? Duane Beer: A couple of groups that first come to mind. I like Zombie Giuliani; their album “No State Solution” (currently cassette only) is one of my all-time favorite punk rock albums. It’s loose in all the right ways, and […]

Zan Strumfeld celebrated the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young with this tribute at Cohoes Music Hall on May 16. A variety of songs were performed. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Cohoes Music Hall here …

On 518 Day, Shannon Tehya and Hunter Frost entertained at Lost & Found with both originals and covers. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Lost & Found here …  

photo: Cherry Drop, by Vision Immortal By Sara Busone. Detroit rockers Cherry Drop played the Rock & Roll Cookout at No Fun last night. We spoke with vocalist Lucas Sunn to learn a little bit more about them. RRX: We all get a little support from those around us. Who do you admire in your […]