Niki Kaos
Liz Conant – Xperience History – by Niki Kaos. Originally published May 2022. Liz Conant is a force of nature, combining thoughtful musicianship with heartfelt, emotive performances. While owning and managing The Studio in Greenfield Center, her work has provided an environment for musicians to thrive just outside of Saratoga Springs. She is a mom […]
Bianca Del Rio – Interview – Xpererience – by Niki Kaos. Bianca Del Rio is an icon of the drag world. I first discovered her watching season 6 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race – and instantly fell in love with her sharp wit, brash style and the “it” factor great comedians bring to the stage. […]
Vibes and No Fun – PapaSweenBean’s Friday Night – by Liam Sweeny. I like chronicling my Friday nights for a number of reasons. I used to be a bit of a recluse. I was that guy who promised my friends I’d go to their show and stare down the long hallway to the front door […]
Victoria Huston-Elem (Les Miserable – Madame Thenardier) By Niki Kaos – by Niki Kaos. RRX: Les Miserable is one of the best known and longest running shows in musical history. Survival and love against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th century France, this show is packed with drama. Victoria Huston-Elem takes on the iconic role of […]
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Tracy Bonham – Part Two – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. In Part one of my interview with Tracy Bonham, we talk about the challenges of being swept up in the music industry’s hit making machine after the success of “Mother Mother”. The conversation continues as I learn how Bonham took control of […]
Tracy Bonham – Part Two – A Special Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. Tracy Bonham knows a thing or two about writing catchy songs with smart lyrics that make you feel like you’re in on the joke with her: the kind of sarcasm tinged with an authentic examination of self and relationship that the […]
Girl Love (Laura Beth Johnson) – Interview by Niki Kaos. Laura Beth Johnson’s poetic and ethereal soundscapes paint romantically nostalgic feelings. Her new album, Girl Love will draw you in… what exactly is in store for listeners? I enjoyed seeing you perform some of the songs from your album at CM Studio for Fine Arts […]
Poetry Flourishes in The 518 Capital Region – Interview with Nancy Klepsch – by Niki Kaos. Back in the day, I remember Annine Everson breaking my heart with her pinata poetry. And going to the QE2 hosting spoken word, could it be three decades ago? Okay – I don’t want to date myself here in […]
Chris Thile and The Knights – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – October 25th, 2023. By Niki Kaos. There was a lot going on Wednesday night in the Capital Region, and the mood of people chattering on social media was especially fraught with choices. I was happily headed to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to […]
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