Joe Barna
Saturday April 13th was a hopping night in Downtown Albany. Please take note Rebecca Lobo of ESPN! Even the Monster Trucks including Grave Digger were tearing it up at the MVP Arena down the street. It is rare that my 16 year old son Ian wants to do anything with his Dad these days but […]
PapaSweenBean’s Friday Night – by Liam Sweeny. It’s Friday night. I’m on Messenger with Matty D. Hear he’s going to be landing somewhere on Remsen Street and I haven’t met him yet. Guy’s larger than life. Swear I’ve never seen a grown man pull off mirrored sunglasses and a feather boa without at least shaving […]
The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Welcome back to The Heights. In this episode we will talk about one the most relevant, significant and revered drummers of the past 30 years in jazz history, rhythm master Joe Farnsworth. Many of you may not know this name, but after reading this article […]
Dave Solazzo Trio – Alias Coffee Roasters – Review – by Liam Sweeny. It was for the ages. A snowpocalypse in April. An earthquake in Jersey. A looming eclipse. And I have a date. Now when you haven’t had a date in any of the collectible calenders on your dresser, you need to stand out. […]
Sketches of Influence/The Grind Quartet (Stacy Dillard, Davis Whitfield, Otto Gardner, Joe Barna) played at Alias Coffee in Troy March 3. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy…
The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Welcome back to your monthly resource for all that is good and bad about jazz music in the matrix known as the Capital Region. I’m your host for this journalistic adventure, Joe Barna. On today’s episode of The Heights I will attempt to answer 3 […]
The Heights February – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Oh baby…It’s cold outside…However, it’s going to be quite warm inside Alias Coffee Roasters on Sunday, February 18th. This will be the night we present the second annual “Troy Winter Jazz Festival” to the loyal and appreciative fans of live music in the Capital […]
The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Tis’ the season for many special happenings, self reflection, family gatherings, parties, presents and all that jazz. It’s a time of the year where we attempt to suspend that which chains us down emotionally, mentally and physically. A time of joyful exchanges and laughter among […]
Sketches Of Influence at Alias Coffee Roasters By Seth Casale. Walking into Alias coffee, welcomed by the warm smell of roasted coffee, 2 thoughts enter one’s mind. The first being obviously this place smells amazing. Secondly the place seems very small, as the retail entry way is tight with a small café area to your […]
The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. I’d like to propose a toast… “Please raise your glasses to Troy, NY…A fair city whose character, history, charm, architecture, music, food, small businesses and bright future shines like the brightest of all heavenly lights. It is an honor and privilege to know you. We […]
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