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By Charla Earney. The rain came. The rain left. That’s just the New York way. I talk about the weather more than most people because I’ve come to think of it as the universe setting the tone for the evening. It’s a reminder that there are only so many things we control. The weather is not […]
Alive at Five Brings New Orleans Funk and Psychedelic Jams to Washington Park By Charla Earney. Albany was spoiled last week. Three straight days of perfect summer weather settled over Washington Park, bringing just enough breeze to tame the July heat without stealing the sunshine. The air quality be damned, I was excited to see […]
By Charla Earney. The Jackson 5? Funk? R&B? Pop? Jazz? The answer is yes. Lawrence refuses to fit neatly into a single genre. One minute you hear echoes of Stevie Wonder and Motown, the next you’re knee-deep in funk, soul, jazz arrangements, and enough pop hooks to keep the whole crowd singing. Labels become meaningless once […]
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 BEACH BOYS OFFER BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE TICKETS FOR AUGUST 1st CONCERT AT M&T BANK CENTER Special promotion celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds Schenectady, NY – America’s Band is inviting fans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by bringing a friend to its Saturday, August 1 concert at […]
Interview: Mary Gauthier By: Rob Smittix RRX: How are you today? MG: Well, Nashville’s hotter than hell. We’re in a heat warning, don’t go outside warning situation, but I am personally very good. RRX: Oh, that’s great to hear. What are the temperatures like down there? MG: They’re talking 97, 98 possibility of 100 degrees. […]
Mind Blown and GEM: Serving Two Giant Helpings Of Original Music in Glens Falls By Jason Irwin Live original music continues to find momentum in the 12801, fueled by grassroots festivals, community gatherings, and a growing underground scene that’s bringing together musicians, artists, and fans of all ages. From the experimental energy of Mind Blown […]
Artist: MTM Ghettyboii RRX: Every artist’s first song is a milestone. But so is the latest song. Describe the first song/album you recorded, and also the latest song/album you recorded; what are the differences? Ghetty: the first record I created I was just testing the waters to figure out my sound. The latest record I […]
Theater Review: Harbinger Theatre’s Ladies’ Day: Big Hats, Big Dreams, and One Hell of a Play -Joanna Palladino Harbinger Theatre’s production of Amanda Whittington’s Ladies’ Day may be set around a trip to the races, but at its heart it is a story about friendship, self-discovery, and the unexpected moments that can change the course of an ordinary life. […]
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