Foodstock Archives

Recap: Foodstock 8 at The Rustic Barn 11/6/2022 -By Amy Modesti

November 8, 2022

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 […]

Area Musicians Unite to Help the Hungry at Foodstock 7 -By Amy Modesti

Staff

March 8, 2022

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 […]

Around Town w. Amy Modesti – Foodstock 6

Amy Modesti

November 13, 2019

‘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 […]

Mark Emanatian – Driven

Staff

February 10, 2019

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 […]

Food Pantry Confidential – Holiday Giving

Staff

November 3, 2018

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 […]