Xperience
Shannon Tehya – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Chaos. Shannon Tehya reminds me of an exquisite rainbow flamingo mermaid. Elegant and quietly fierce. Stretched to the sky, crooning songs with her flock. We bond over what it’s like to be a musician in the 518 and supporting women in all spaces. RRX: What inspired […]
“Let The Stories Be Told,” by Bill Janovitz Author Bill Janovitz (known for his bestselling biography of Leon Russell) has written what he targets to be the definitive book about the Cars, one of the most iconic bands of the late ’70s/early ’80s new wave scene. In “Let the Stories Be Told,” he draws his […]
(image: Black Flag in 1985) By Mike Stampalia. 60 years ago: Ian & Sylvia @ Berkshire Music Barn There was a hint Saturday that the Tysons’ performance lacked the force it had a year ago, and that their music was beginning to wear a little thin. Perhaps they have been with the same tunes […]
Ginger Geezus Brings the Gospel of Rock to Troy Words and Photography by Nate Black. On July 9th, the mighty Ginger Geezus lit up the stage at Rockin’ on the River in downtown Troy. They didn’t just play music; they delivered a full-blown sermon in blues, rock, and red-white-and-booze energy. Lead singer Matty D came […]
Whassup in the 518 Friday, July 11th Coppélia, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm The delightful tale of a mad inventor and the life-like doll he creates, The New York Times calls Coppélia “story ballet done to perfection.” One of the greatest comic ballets of the 19th Century, Coppélia has remained one of the best-loved classical works […]
…2..3..4, an Xperience Column – by Chris Busone. In our single-digit formative years, most of us look up to our parents or siblings, if you’re lucky enough to have them. That was the case for me. I think it’s only natural that during our lifetimes, we have heroes, role models – whatever word you want […]