Niki Kaos
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Interview with Jorge Gomez of Tiempo Libre By: Niki Kaos Bring your dancing shoes to Universal Preservation Hall Friday, March 24th because Tiempo Libre is ready with sizzling Afro-Caribbean songs that represent three decades of musical creation. There will be popular classics, and compositions from past albums reflecting their classical and jazz backgrounds as well. […]
3/5/23 518 Homegrown Review by Shows Leary The Storefront at 344 2nd Street in Troy, NY holds its monthly open mic. Pile on top of that a birthday celebration for the one and only Niki Kaos and the ingredients for a big pile of organic and original jams is on the counter. Matty D holds […]
Interview with Belle-Skinner and Zan for A Night of Joni Mitchell By: Niki Kaos Joni Mitchell’s legacy as a singer-songwriter is one that has inspired many musicians over the years. Her depth of emotion and musicianship shines through lyric storytelling, a mastery of rich chord progressions and soundscapes. With the ease of a natural born […]
A member of both The Deadbeats and Brown Eyed Women, Denise Parent is well noted for her rock-solid dance-inspiring drumming, bringing the Grateful Dead songbook to audiences near and far. Exceptional band members also brought the opportunity to showcase original songs for the dedicated following. If you grew up in the Capital Region music scene, […]
Riley Mulherkar’s love of the trumpet started at an early age and grew into an incredible career. Performer, bandleader, composer, arranger, and music educator, this jazz cat seems bursting with endless energy. February 26th at Universal Preservation Hall, his Jazz At Lincoln Center (JALC) production of The Songs We Love will bring the magic […]
The list of songs Sam Cooke has written is astounding. Some of the best loved music for generations has been composed by this legend. A performer whose emotional delivery can make you swoon or comfort your heartache, and a voice like none other. In addition to his talent on stage, Cooke’s creativity, spirit, passion and […]
I met Brian O’Connell by taking online bass lessons from him and was instantly fascinated with his technical ability and passion for all things music. Performing bass in two innovative jam bands, Dead Man’s Waltz and Arukah, he’ll be spending two weekends in a row at the Rustic Barn in February – and will undoubtedly […]
The Kronos Quartet – Dazzling Experimentation that Pushes the Boundaries of Classical Music The Kronos Quartet is legendary for an innovative and emotionally expressive approach to the classical music genre. With over 1,000 collaborations with composers from all corners of the globe, Kronos has their ear to the ground and their hearts open to the […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
If you’ve been out and about in the local music scene, you’ve probably seen John Cehowski – playing his 12-string guitar or in the audience supporting the musicians. John’s full guitar sound perfectly accompanies his thoughtful songwriting and rich voice. His lyrics and melodies take you on a visual and emotional journey that is touching […]