Author: Staff
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There are writers’ writers, just like there are guitarists’ guitarists and pimps’ pimps. A writer’s writer is not, make no mistake, an affront to the reader, or solely focused on some void philosophical notion of craft. No, they are actually so beloved by their readers that other writers gather ‘round their campfire and want to […]
Hollywood on the Hudson. This is a broad description, maybe even beyond the bounds of our delivery trucks, but we’re a big part of it around here. This area’s got something, something beyond pretty streets and shiny buildings. We have a passion here for creativity that has kept this paper in interviews for years. The […]
You gotta be somewhat ambitious to write up a rock and roll best of list in our brave new world. It’s not that there aren’t any good tunes out there. Just don’t look to top 40 radio. A.I. seems to be in charge of pop now, though from what I’ve heard not much intelligence is […]
Anyone who was a part of the local music scene in any capacity over the years has been to Valentine’s or has even maybe had a chance to play on the “No Pepper” stage themselves, myself included. I (Rob Smittix) was young in 1995 and 1996 (It was one or the other), I was still […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
If you’ve been out and about in the local music scene, you’ve probably seen John Cehowski – playing his 12-string guitar or in the audience supporting the musicians. John’s full guitar sound perfectly accompanies his thoughtful songwriting and rich voice. His lyrics and melodies take you on a visual and emotional journey that is touching […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
For music venues this was the year of reopening, cutting hours, closing and partial reopening. It’s just one dimension of unpredictability running rampant – another middle finger waving at us after years of virus- or government-induced dismay. Music in 2022 reflected the convoluted spheres we navigate: stepping onstage after honing the craft in lockdown; seeking […]
Photo By: Jim Wertman Heavy metal is gleaming imagination. Pushed to the margins of society, it has lain seed at the margins and climbed beanstalks to play scribes to giants. One of the bands I got into early was Megadeth. They sang about magic and aliens and nukes and it just blew my mind. It’s […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy Steve Hackett The Egg CimaFunk Lark Hall John Anderson The Egg Karina Rykman/Quiltro Lark Hall The Regrettes/Kississippi Empire Live The Stickmen The Linda Pat Benetar/ Madison VandenBurgh Empire State Plaza Moe. Empire State Plaza Slothrust/Weakened Friends Empire Underground Plush/Vendetta Rose/Alborn Empire Underground Tulip Festival Rodeo Barons/North & South Dakotas/Reese Fulmer No […]
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