Foodstock

Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On November 3, 2024, a lively and generous crowd gathered at the Rustic Barn on Speigletown Road in Troy, NY, for the twelfth annual Foodstock charity event. Organized by Bob Gamache, Foodstock 12 brought together a remarkable group of musicians and community members, all united by a mission […]

What is one blessed to have in life? A plethora of fresh food to eat daily, new attire to wear, a positive support system, an abundance of money, or basic needs to clean oneself? Not everyone is fortunate to have essentials in check. According to Feeding America, in Rensselaer County and its surrounding counties, over […]

After a two-year hiatus, Foodstock returned to Rustic Barn Pub. Since its 2017 inception, guitarist, vocalist, and humanitarian, Bob Gamache, ran six benefit events raising money to help the hungry. Sunday, March 6 was Foodstock 7, Gamache’s seventh event. Donations went towards The Food Pantries of the Capital District. The Food Pantries of the Capital […]

‘Tis the season of giving thanks and gratitude for the things that we are most thankful for. Most Americans are thankful for good health, a home to live in, money to survive, and plenty of food to eat and live on for their daily needs. However, many individuals aren’t as fortunate to have any food […]

Driven. That’s Mark Emanatian. He works in Citizen Action and Labor, and he plays in a few bands, among them Soul Sky and The Lawn Sausages. He does a lot, some of which we know, and much of which we’ll likely never know (unless he spills during this interview.) He’s a gracious guy, and did […]

We strive to bring you closer to the musicians and bands you know and love in the Capital Region. But that starts with the desire to bring people closer together period, and nothing brings us closer than our compassion during the holiday season. Through donating to our local food pantries and charity drives, and volunteering […]


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