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Black Belt Jones – Xperience History – by Liam Sweeny. Originally published in September 2023. We reached out to the band Black Belt Jones, who will be appearing at Rock and Oddities Con on October 28th and 29th. This is our conversation. RRX: You all have a great sound. I’m listening to something a little […]
By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: The Bee Gees / Revelation @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center The audience was especially impressed with “Jive Talkin’,” which obviously gives the group hope that their new image may be taking hold. – Steve Grandin for the Saratogian 50 years ago: Tom Rush / Orleans / Wendy […]
Jason Irwin – An Xperience Column – by Jason Irwin. I don’t typically use words like “vibe.” Sure, it’s often used to describe a general mood or atmosphere, but I’ve always associated it with states of peace—something unfamiliar to my perpetually restless nature. As a verb, it can mean “relaxing” or “chilling.” There—two more terms […]
Jukebox Woody Guthrie A new collection is being compiled of previously unrecorded songs from Woodie Guthrie. 22 unreleased songs will be in the collection, called Woodie At Home Vol. 1 and 2. These were songs were created in the 1950s. This collection will be released on August 14th on Shamus Records, and includes a version […]
(Image: Orleans headlines the 4th of July celebration at Empire State Plaza, 7/4/24 – photo by Timothy Reidy) By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: Blood, Sweat & Tears / Chick Corea and Return to Forever @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center ..early in the evening, his microphone failed, but Clayton-Thomas hung in there and merely […]
By Mike Stampalia 20 years ago: The Moody Blues @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center Still, some of the concert’s finest moments came when least expected, on “December Snow,” from its 2003 album, “December,” a haunting ballad full of unexpected twists and sterling contributions from all. – Mike Curtin for the Post-Star 10 years ago: […]
Whassup in the 518? Friday, July 4th Fireworks Afterparty with DJ Nate Derucher at The Eleven, Lark Hall, Albany, 9:30pm-12am DJ Nate DerucherAt the early age of 5 when Nate’s parents brought him and his brother to see his uncles band in Lake George, Nate couldn’t Keep his eyes off of the drummer and remembered […]
By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: The Pointer Sisters @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center And although the Pointer Sisters’ performance was entertaining, possibly even great, the performance put on by their two dancing fans rivaled the professional act as an attention getter. Starting on the lawn, the two women danced their way down the […]
The Turd: An American Journey, Chapter 12 – Xperience Fiction – by Liam Sweeny. Standing in a line of cars waiting for the overworked, myopic guard to grant them passage, Ernest had all the feeling of the flight into an apocalypse. Cars bumper to bumper on the way out and only six or seven, his […]
(Image: Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger at SPAC, 7/1/75 – photo by the Saratogian) By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: Arlo Guthrie & Pete Seeger @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center The pair played nearly three hours, taking only a 20 minute intermission in the middle of the evening. Throughout the performance, they played both together […]
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