Author: Tony Mastrianni
By Tony Mastrianni. The Ghouls: “Dracula’s Deuce” Do you think that hearses and hot rods go together? Well, they sure do in the fevered mind of famed producer Gary Usher! Usher made his bones penning songs for the Beach Boys (he co-wrote “In My Room” with the late Brian Wilson) and producing a band you […]
By Tony Mastrianni. Laveda has released their third LP, “Love, Darla,” on Bar/None Records, spearheaded by the former Albany-native band’s new single “Heaven.” They are ever so clever as their dauntingly imaginative style recalls the splendor of a Sonic Youth influence with some pretty soundscapes as well. This single is emotionally charged and is seemingly […]
By Tony Mastrianni. Jonathan Richman visits the Albany venue in support of his most recent album, “Only Frozen Sky Anyway” Proto-punk underground star Jonathan Richman formed the Modern Lovers in Boston in the early days of garage rock. They were made famous by their FM classic song, “Roadrunner.” Other notable members of the group were […]
Words by Tony Mastrianni Those attending the show at Lark Hall on July 11th are in for a real treat! Get ready for an outstanding bluegrass indie folk performance from TopHouse, the Montana-bred band. This band is breaking out and gathering praise from the press and fans alike. On February 14th, the band released their […]
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