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Photo by Timothy Reidy By Charla Earney. I was first introduced to the Mallett Brothers Band almost two years ago. At the time, I had never heard of them. I didn’t know what genre they played, what songs they were known for, or where they fit in the ever-growing world of Americana music. I was at […]
There are two kinds of people in this world. The first kind carefully researches every detail of a trip, creates spreadsheets, color-codes itineraries, and books reservations a year in advance. That was my wife, Lisa – before she met me. Now, we just “see what happens.” She loves it. Monday Our trip officially began on […]
(Warning: You May Accidentally Become an Artist) By Charla Earney. UNIHOG is an odd name. I still haven’t learned exactly where it came from. I could go online and deep dive into the history of the place and probably learn quite a bit. But UNIHOG is one of those places I’ve deliberately wanted to understand in […]
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. […]
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