Reviews
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Schenectady Civic Players’ The Father is Worth the Watch – by Joanna Palladino. Schenectady Civic Players’ production of Florian Zeller’s play The Father is an honest yet emotional look at aging through the eyes of a father with dementia. The play, written in French and translated by Christopher Hampton, explores universal themes such as family, […]
Title: “River Street Beat Shop: 20 Years of Musical Magic in Downtown Troy” by Stephanie J Bartik– NY Rockstar Photographer In the heart of downtown Troy, New York, there exists a musical haven that transcends time and takes visitors on a journey back to the “olden days” of their youth. Celebrating two decades of business, […]
Shark Books – Top Ten – by David James Keaton. This, like most Best-Of lists, would be more accurately titled Top Ten Books I Happened to Read, because who are they kidding, right? But in a desperate attempt at one-upmanship, I’m going with Top Ten Books I Happen to Own! I even took a picture of every book on […]
Weed – Running Back – Josh Reedy Album Reviews – by Joshua Reedy. Weed – Running Back (2015) My copy: 2015 press by Lefse Records. Will Anderson spent two years building off of his debut release as Weed, garnering a small following of dedicated shoegaze/power-pop fans who viewed Anderson’s work as a hidden gem. After […]
There’s Always Room for Noise – Ben Crum and The Elephant Six Co documentary at The Orpheum in Saugerties, article by Dean Giagni 1/9/24 – Ben Crum of Great Lakes kicked off the celebration last night at the Orpheum Theater’s Sonic Wave Weekly series, for a screening of the documentary THE ELEPHANT SIX RECORDING CO; […]
Cloud Nothings – Here And Nowhere Else –Review by Joshua Reedy. (2014) My copy: 2014 press by Carpark Records and Mom + Pop. Cloud Nothings had built up steam from their early, lo-fi rock sounds, now releasing material consistently for Carpark Records. Here And Nowhere Else heightened their mass appeal by focusing largely on heavy, […]
Sketches Of Influence at Alias Coffee Roasters By Seth Casale. Walking into Alias coffee, welcomed by the warm smell of roasted coffee, 2 thoughts enter one’s mind. The first being obviously this place smells amazing. Secondly the place seems very small, as the retail entry way is tight with a small café area to your […]
“Two New Reviews, Two Old,” by Fred Rudofsky. Walter “Wolfman” Washington: Feel So at Home (Tipitina’s Record Club) When I look back on my concert-going days / nights (1500+ plus shows), Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Capital District appearances rank among the very best I ever witnessed. Seeing him play in the 1990s and early 2000s with […]
Animal Collective – Strawberry Jam – Review by Joshua Reedy. (2007) My copy: 2007 press by Domino. Following praise for their new take on indie-pop with Feels, complete with a full band embracing more traditional melodies, Animal Collective carried this momentum into the frigid, dynamic synth landscapes of Strawberry Jam. There are a few bumps […]
Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells – Album Review by Joshua Reedy. (1973) My copy: 1979 stereo reissue by Virgin. Mike Oldfield’s ambitious 1973 album is most famous for the melody that became the main theme to the widely popular horror film The Exorcist. While the anxious piano composition is a core motif of the first […]
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