The Albany Rock Pit – Infusion of Talent for the Music Scene

Albany Rock Pit.

Albany, New York (October 10, 2023) – The music scene is about to get a new infusion of talent in

the Capital Region. The Albany Rock Pit opened on August 1st and is already setting lofty goals

based on the premise of team building and community through live performances.

“This all evolved when my daughter’s music school closed,” says Kim Lindh, co-partner now

professionally as well as personally with Tess Collins, the owner of McGeary’s. “There’s a niche

market that was unfulfilled. Music is needed. It’s an outlet. It’s both expressive and therapeutic”.

“The space was available next to Kim’s shop and it’s in the perfect area,” states Collins. “We were

able to transform the space into a music school within 30 days during the Summer. And, since we’ve

opened, we’ve seen an influx of students and instructors. They realize what we’re trying to build

here. We’re absolutely stressing team building and community.”

“What sets this apart from any other music school, the kids interact together and will have an

opportunity to play in the local music scene,” continues Lindh. “The kids are multi-talented. They’ll

not only be able to set up their own equipment and perform their own sound checks. But they play

different instruments, too. So, you’ll see them switch off playing different instruments as they go

from song to song. And, what’s good for them, they’re not paying a venue to have a recital or a

performance. They’re getting the real experience now with the guidance of the school so they’re

fully prepared for what they can expect down the road.”

“The first show for these kids will be December 2nd and 3rd at September’s in Colonie,” continues

Collins. “They’ll perform a variety of hits from the 1980s while sprinkling in songs from the 1960s

associated with the ‘British Invasion.’ Then, once we get into the first quarter of 2024, we’ll

change up the musical theme on a quarterly basis.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony, the first ever for both Collins and Lindh, will be Tuesday, October 24

at the Albany Rock Pit. Assemblymember Pat Fahy, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, and Town

of Colonie Supervisor Peter Crummey have already committed to attending the ceremony.

For more information regarding the Albany Rock Pit, please contact Kim Lindh at

kimlindh@albanyrockpit.com or Tess Collins at Tess@mcgearys.com. You can also visit our Facebook

page entitled ‘Albany Rock Pit.’

About the Albany Rock Pit:

The Albany Rock Pit is the ideal place to build a solid music foundation and prepare for a career in the music industry. No matter your

experience level, we offer a wide range of services to meet every musician’s needs. Whether you are just starting off your journey into the

music world, or just looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place for you!