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Photo credit: All Night Boogie Band at Foam Brewers, July 3, 2026. Photo by Luke Awtry RRX: What are each of your favorite songs from your most recent album? Brendan Casey (guitar): I really can’t decide. I’d say I love “Keep on Rolling” for its message, and I think that’s what rock & roll is […]
A Psycho-Philosophical Literary Profile By BradQuan Copeland. So often, I’ll blare music through the cushion of my headphones to insulate myself from the anxieties of society. And so often, since childhood, I’ve been told how problematic such behavior can be for the quality of my hearing. Yet I continue to do it, because I care […]
By Rob Smittix. BV: Thanks for setting this up. RRX: I’m glad we got you. Blue Violin, and it’s Chris Vuk, pronounced? BV: Vook RRX: OK, so you can actually play the name game with your full name. Chris Vuk, banana fana fo Fook, you could do that. BV: Yeah, we did it when I […]
As part of First Friday, Pony in the Pancake and The Greetings played a free “Live at Dive” show at Pint Sized on Lark Street in Albany. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …
By Rob Smittix. RRX: So is it Steve or Steven? What do you go by? SP: Whatever, you know? Every day is different. I respond to both, so … RRX: I mean, it’s your call. SP: Steve’s cool. RRX: Alright, we’ll go with Steve. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. It […]
On July 2, the Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes Duo helped the city of Albany celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country at City Hall. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …
Interview: Pete Mason By: Rob Smittix RRX: I know you got a book coming out, that’s what we need to talk about. I purposely don’t know much about it yet. I’d like to learn together. So you tell me what’s going on. PM: Well, the new book is the first in a series of three […]
TESLA’S JEFF KEITH: STILL HAVING FUN 40 YEARS LATER By Jason Irwin With Tesla set to hit SPAC (with Mötley Crüe and Extreme) on July 29, I caught up with frontman Jeff Keith to talk about touring after four decades, classic songs, new music, and why the band’s success comes down to one simple thing: […]
The Wisdom Behind Sova Acclaimed local pianist Sova (aka Sophia Subbayya Vastek) talks with Sara Busone about her new album, the meaning behind her chosen name, performing vs composing, and alleyways. By Sara Busone. RRX: I’ve noticed in some of your videos you seem to have a penchant for alleyways! SV: Yeah! You know, I […]
By Klyde Kadiddlehumper. So many bits and pieces. So many rants. So many celebrations and so much sadness. This month, for reasons that, to be honest, are not really essential to the vibe, I bring a little of almost everything. Let’s start with the celebratory bits first – no need to be a downer from […]
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