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Show Detective. Friday, November 8th Seth Rosenbloom, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-10pm “For me, playing great music is all about being able to authentically convey a wide range of emotion,” guitarist and vocalist Seth Rosenbloom insists. “I was drawn to the blues at a young age because that has always been very evident to me in […]
I Want a New Nugent – An Xperience Article – by Rob Skane. Ted Nugent owned a pretty good chunk of guitar hero real estate in the 1970’s. He played guitar like he was insane. He sang like he was insane. And, Key-Reist… he even looked insane. Check the album cover photo on “Cat Scratch […]
Singin’ Guru – An Xperience Column – By Jeff and Crystal Moore. Dear Singin’ Guru, OK, I’ve got a stupid question. I read on a singing school site that pitch matching ability was a prerequisite to join. Is this singing the right note? Sincerely, Just Don’t Know Dear Just Don’t Know, You are correct! […]
Jukebox. Mike Campbell Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ songwriter and guitarist Mike Campbell has just announced the release of Heartbreaker, his memoir. The book, being released on March 18th by Grand Central Publishing, catalogues Campbell’s life from growing up poor in Jacksonville, Florida to his meeting with Tom Petty and their subsequent personal and creative […]
Show Detective. Friday, November 1st Melanie Faye ft. R. Wilson, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7pm Jordan Stoner Melanie Faye (born May 16, 1998), is an American R&B musician and social media personality. She became known after a video of her guitar playing on Instagram went viral in the summer of 2017. She has […]
Art Along the Aether, Chapter 10 – Xperience Fiction – by Liam Sweeny. Suzy guided them through the dancers, of which there were many more than offered by the first glimpse. They accused the four of them of “tone policing,” and “mansplaining” and “sea-lioning,” straw men attacked even though Halloween was months before. They didn’t […]
Liz Conant – Xperience History – by Niki Kaos. Originally published May 2022. Liz Conant is a force of nature, combining thoughtful musicianship with heartfelt, emotive performances. While owning and managing The Studio in Greenfield Center, her work has provided an environment for musicians to thrive just outside of Saratoga Springs. She is a mom […]
Review by Jesse Skinner. PASS THE AMMUNITION is a four-piece thrash, punk-infused hybrid metal band hailing from the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the state of Texas. Firing on All Cylinders, from the start of the 11 track “Limited Edition Tour EP” to the very end, the metal influences they carry the torch for are obvious. […]
Jukebox. Dropkick Murphys Dropkick Murphys have announced their time-honored, annual St. Patrick’s Day tour. They’ll be supported by the punk bands The Metzingers and Teenage Bottlerocket. They’ll have five shows in Boston before St. Patrick’s Day itself, which will be at Citizens House of Blues. They’ll also be featuring The Bouncing Souls, Hot Water Music […]
Show Detective. Friday, October 25th Paula Poundstone, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is […]