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Hans Gruber and the Die Hards – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. RRX: Hey, alright. So we are on a speaker phone with Hans Gruber and the Die Hards from their tour van. Who do I got on the line here? KA: A little bit of everybody. We have Kurt Armstrong (vocals, trombone), […]
Serpent and the Sun, Chptr. 7 – Xperience Fiction – by Liam Sweeny. “Adam, please pay attention.” “Why do you drink this stuff… coffee?” Adam was sitting behind a table with a cup of digital coffee in his right hand. It looked just like the one Jameson had. Adam was starting to show age, though […]
My Top Live Band of 2024: Symphony X – by Justin Smulison. With trips To ‘Paradise’ and the ‘Underworld,’ Symphony X delivered the standout metal performance of 2024. Live shows still provide a thrill for me. I’m one of those people who still gets excited for new music and who wants to experience a performer […]
YEAR IN REVIEW: The Year in Jazz2K – by J Hunter. I know what you’re thinking: “Who in his right mind would WANT TO look back at 2024? It was a dumpster fire inside a dynamite factory!” While that’s a fair point in general terms, I have to say the music coming across my ever-cluttered […]
Greetings – On January 1, Caffe Lena will enter it’s 65th year. Reaching that milestone has a lot to do with great music that stands the test of time. But just as important is a thriving downtown, a community that supports its independent businesses, and people who love to get out of the house and enjoy what’s […]
The Donna Tritico Band – Interview – Xperience – by Liam Sweeny. RRX: What’s new with the Donna Tritico band? Any new recording projects, collaborations, or additions to the repertoire? DTB: There will be some changes to our set list. You can expect a lot more R&B and funk added. The emphasis will be on […]
Justin Furstenfeld – Xperience History – by Art Fredette. Originally published in November 2022. JF: How are you doing buddy? RRX: I’m doing great, thank you for taking the time to talk to me here today, we’re very excited about you coming to town on November 23rd at The Egg in Albany. JF: Super excited […]