Author: Sara Busone
By Sara Busone. RRX: What do you think is the most poorly understood thing about music, or the music you play? Chris Busone: It’s pretty simple; it’s rock and roll. You either listen and like it, or you go to the bar and get another drink. Either way, we play, you listen, nobody gets hurt. […]
It was a full house at the season finale of Song City at the Waiting Room last night. Scott Womer’s showcase of talented artists featured Zorbas Trio, Mundy, Ian Galipeau, and Amanda Case for the Season 4 closer. All artists played well-chosen originals and chatted with attendees. Season 5 will begin this September. Photography by Sara […]
Colin McCarthy performed for a lively after-work crowd at Ryan’s Wake last night. His set included both covers and originals, starting at 3:00 and playing into the evening. Be sure to check out his new releases, “Steppin Stones” and “Somethin To See,” available wherever you stream your music. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Ryan’s […]
John Doe played a solo, stripped-down set to a crowd of eager fans at the Hangar on the Hudson on Wednesday, April 29. It was a great set list of originals and covers, stories, with a great turnout on a rainy Wednesday night. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Hangar on the Hudson here …
Trevor Collins played Normanside Country Club with Roger Noyes as a special guest on Friday night. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Sara Busone here …
I met with the extraordinary artist Joe Schaefer at his personal studio – Stylo Design Studio – in Voorheesville. He is getting ready for his next gallery installation at Curio Cabinet of the Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie, beginning April 11th and running through May. He took some time out of his schedule to do an […]
The Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo, March 27 – 29 at Hudson Valley Community College, was the perfect weekend event to get everyone in a spring mood. This three-day event featured garden displays and floral exhibits for attendees to explore, educational stations and seminars, indoor farmers markets showcasing fresh flowers, houseplants, artisans, handmade goods, […]
Song City saw a packed house last night for their International Women’s Day lineup, which included Jenna Nicholls, Amy Ryan, Jennifer Maher Coleman (of Architrave), and Deb Cavanaugh. The show ended with an emotionally stirring rendition of “Imagine”. O’Malley’s Oven and Mean Max Brewery provided refreshments. Photography by Sara Busone. More from Song City here […]
I visited White Lake Studios for the Upstate Unplugged Series, featuring Cold Chocolate. I interviewed the band and had a WONDERFUL time meeting and chatting with Dave Bourgeois about all things music, the origin of White Lake Studios, etc. Photography by Sara Busone. Read more about the Upstate Unplugged series here …
The second night of the fifth annual Raven Events Listen Up Awards was the Award Ceremony, honoring your favorites across a multitude of categories, as voted by you. The 2026 favorites (we don’t have winners and losers here) were: Solo Artist (Male): Gus Unplugged Party Band: Hit -N- Run Country Artist: Whiskey Highway Cover Band: Brian […]
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