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Photographer: Tim Reidy
With the help of my photographer friends Amy Modesti and Tim Reidy, I Rob Smittix am submitting this review for you. I didn’t investigate too hard prior to the show but I can tell you that many people including myself had no idea that Madison VanDenburg was going to be the opening act. I was […]
I confess I had not yet heard about the most delightfully talented and genuine Carsie Blanton and her Handsome Band until her brilliant Facebook campaign hit my computer. (Yes, I’m FB old in social media years) I was intrigued by her live video performances and her promise of solidarity and swearing! I reached out to […]
I met Reggy Steel at the popular Rustic Barn open mic, and he caught my attention immediately with his confidence – a true artist. High-quality lyrics over well produced tracks, the heart of the crowd was captured, and everyone was grooving. Since I’m not afraid of talking to strangers, I caught him out on the […]
Mark Foster has been a staple of the local music scene forever. As a member of the Grammy winning Albany Symphony Orchestra for over 40 years, he has performed at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, and has recorded over two dozen albums. Mark has performed several seasons with the Williamstown Theater Festival and has […]
The Year was 1997, I think. My band at the time was Bone Box and we had two showcases in NYC on the same day. Scott Koening (RIP) was helping us out with some label reps. Scott was influential back in the day working with Type O Negative, Biohazard, Downset, Slayer etc. The first show […]
Alive @ 5 Talib Kweli, Jennings Landing 7/7/22 Being in my 60’s, I am not what you would call a Hip Hop aficionado, but I enjoy the Hip Hop nights at Alive @ 5. A few years ago was Big Daddy Kane, and this year featured Talib Kweli. The rappers always bring their A game, […]
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