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Tracy Bonham – Part Two – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. In Part one of my interview with Tracy Bonham, we talk about the challenges of being swept up in the music industry’s hit making machine after the success of “Mother Mother”. The conversation continues as I learn how Bonham took control of […]
Karina Rhykman – Putnam Place – Photos – by Tammie Birdwell. On a super-chilly Thursday evening on November 2nd, The 518 was once again blessed with a visit from Karina Rhykman at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs. Unlike Karina, whose career I have followed for years, Coyote Island was new to me. I hadn’t heard […]
On Saturday night, November 25th, No Fun in Troy had Swamp Baby, William Hale, and Headless Relatives play a violin packed showcase. Photography by Timothy Reidy.
Chris Foster – In the Spotlight – by J Hunter. Some auditions stay with you – usually because of that moment at 3am when you sit bolt-upright in bed and snarl, “Why didn’t I do it THAT way???” But then there are the times that the audition stays with you because the words you were […]
Modest Mouse – Night On The Sun – Joshua Reedy Reviews, by Joshua Reedy. Modest Mouse – Night On The Sun (1999) My copy: 2016 reissue by Glacial Pace. This is a reissue of the original Japan-only EP that was released in 1999 ahead of Moon & Antarctica. Only two tracks are exclusive to this […]
Ani DiFranco – Interview by Rob Smittix. Photo Credit: Daymon Gardner (Phone Rings) AD: Hey is this Rob? RRX: It is. AD: It’s Ani calling. RRX: I recognize your voice, how are you? AD: I’m good. RRX: I really appreciate you taking the time to talk with me. I’m excited about talking to you. AD: […]
The Beat Shop on River Street had an anniversary bash on Sunday 26th November. The Crate Diggers were entertained by the Off The Record Trio playing a few tunes by some of the adorned posters. Photography by Timothy Reidy.
Windham Trash Diamonds – by Liam Sweeny. Windham, New Hampshire is a place for lovers. At least it’s the place for the accoutrements of lovers. When a woman threw her ring in the trash, (of course, not on purpose,) it should’ve been lost forever. But a frantic call to Windham General Services sent as army […]
Aaron Johnston, Scott Hannay, Michael Travis – by Tammie Birdwell. If you live in the 518 and you love local music, you can never leave this place. Because I have lived all over the country, and nowhere in the world has the kind of local live music scene that we do in upstate New York […]
The Black Friday Show after Thanksgiving was held at the Hangar in Troy on Friday, November 24th. Photography by Timothy Reidy.
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