Jason Irwin
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: […]
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 […]
9 Hours in a Basement, Frozen Fried Chicken, and the Casting Couch Scoop on the BoonDock Kingz By Jason Irwin. Some artist interviews take place in a studio. Some happen backstage before a show. And sometimes they happen in a basement — with a “conversation” that keeps running far longer than anyone expected. Most of […]
Dave Pirner – An Xperience Interview – by Jason Irwin. I recently had the chance to speak with Dave Pirner, the frontman of Soul Asylum, ahead of his upcoming acoustic show (with the band’s guitarist Ryan Smith) on April 26 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. We talked about the tour, Grave Dancers Union, […]
NIN – Valentine’s Day with the Irwins – by Jason Irwin. What is more romantic than an evening of industrial rock in Newark, New Jersey? I can’t think of a single thing. Our story begins at 7:30 am on Saturday, February 14. I wake up early in general — a habit that comes along with […]
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Xperience writer and interviewer Jason Irwin got to chat with Sebastian Bach of Skid Row fame. Enjoy!
Sebastian Bach: An Xperience Interview By Jason Irwin Sebastian Bach remains one of hard rock’s most distinctive voices, decades after first breaking through with Skid Row. With a new solo album, “Child Within the Man,” and an active touring schedule, Bach continues to push forward rather than look back. He is set to perform on […]
The Problem with Saying Support Local Music – An Xperience Column – by Jason Irwin. There’s a sign I’ve seen in a lot of rooms over the years. Sometimes it’s taped crookedly behind the bar, or printed on a flyer near the door. You’ve seen the graphic online. It usually says the same thing: “Support […]
YOUR Unpopular Musical Opinion, Vol. 1 – by Jason Irwin. Unpopular opinions. We all have them. Do we share them? Well, that depends on whether we are prepared for the reaction. My question is … what is an unpopular musical opinion you have, and how can you back it up? I asked local musicians and […]
The Last Verse: Music, Memory and Mortality – by Jason Irwin. It’s a weird thing, watching your heroes get older. Even weirder when they start leaving us. The voices and faces that once felt larger than life—our gods of rock—are now gray, weathered, and, in too many cases, gone. For anyone who grew up on […]
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