Niki Kaos
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From outside the lovingly restored building, you can see the stained-glass windows glowing with subtle neon hues. The caliber of the tech inside Universal Preservation Hall is only surpassed by the quality of acts that come to Saratoga to experience performing in upstate New York’s recent addition to the mid-size concert venue offerings. And this […]
Jeffrey Gaines’ music has rock-n-roll and a lot of heart and soul. His lyrics paint the human experience with the watercolors of our emotions. The single “Hero In Me” from his first album had listeners taking notice. Then he made a splash with his take on Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes”. Jeffrey’s songwriting invites you […]
Ani DiFranco w/ The Righteous Babes Revue: Gracie and Rachel, Holly Miranda & Jocelyn Mackenzie 11/11/2022 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall In a music hall, in a city… Ani DiFranco and her Righteous Babe Review captivated a packed house on a rainy Friday night in Troy. The weather didn’t deter her many fans, and […]
I met Deb when she was performing in the duo Cavanaugh and Kavanaugh at the RPI Community and Cultural Center. It was an eclectic music event, and I was drawn to Deb’s easy-going vibe. We later grew closer when my son participated in her family friendly Music Together classes. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed seeing […]
I was taken by the beautiful, rich tone of Christine Bilé’s voice, effortless guitarwork and introspective lyrics. Her recorded work goes even further, highlighting layered vocals, ringing harmonies and rhythms that groove. I need to know more about where her creative inspiration comes from. RRX: For your latest single, “At Least I know I’m Free” […]
RRX: Your intrepid reporter, Niki Kaos, turned the interview format on its ear! Ky McClinton and Matty D, from the podcast Ky and I, hosted a roundtable interview. Like a songwriter’s circle, but with talking, not singing. Prince Reed produced the session, and we relaxed into the cozy atmosphere of Matty D’s Van Schaick Island […]
RRX: Hi Sarah – we’ve been friends from way back, and I’m excited to be partnering with you on the benefit coming up at The Hangar in Troy, NY on Wednesday, August 31st! It looks like an amazing line-up, including Lizzie and The Makers w/s/g Reeves Gabrels, Raisinhead and Curious Comet. Tell us about what people […]
RRX: Jason – I love your new EP release “Test Signal” on Bandcamp! Amazing production quality and artsy vibe like I remember from you. Perfect pop rock feel. What inspired you to create your most recent project? JM: Over the last seven years I’ve been recovering from a major life event that destroyed my career […]
I confess I had not yet heard about the most delightfully talented and genuine Carsie Blanton and her Handsome Band until her brilliant Facebook campaign hit my computer. (Yes, I’m FB old in social media years) I was intrigued by her live video performances and her promise of solidarity and swearing! I reached out to […]