OP Callaghan
Marky Klein – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Blackcat Elliot have been ripping it up since 2001 with their very own “no holds barred, go for the throat” garage rock-n-roll. For anyone who’s listened to their albums or caught a live show, it’s easy to see why they’ve earned their status as a […]
Charlie Clifford – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Being a drummer is not an easy job. Drummers have more gear to lug around, require bigger vehicles to transport, and need more time to set up than the rest of the band. We’re the butt of more jokes, are usually the first to arrive […]
Greg Cortelyou – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Greg Cortelyou is a 50-plus-year veteran musician, educator, performer, collector, and all-around great guy. I had the good fortune to meet him recently and talk about his extensive career as a drummer in the Capital Region. Greg has a ton of experience, great stories, and […]
Phil Foote – Capital Region Timekeepers – by OP Callaghan. Phil Foote not only has a great drummer name, but is also the man behind the drums for newcomers Jupiter Queen. Featuring local veterans of the music scene, it’s a band that Phil Foote is proud to be a part of. Coming from an extensive […]
Joe Putrock – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. “There are thousands of great pictures of Seth (Powell) and Mike (Pauley), but very few of me!” mused Joe Putrock. “That’s what happens when you spend so much time behind the camera!” As the drummer for the Charlie Watts Riots, Putrock is used to sitting […]
Mark Tritico – Capital Region Timekeepers – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. Recent “Listen Up Award” winner, the Donna Tritico Band, has been a fixture on the local scene for several years. Opening for such acts as Robin Trower, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Blues Traveler, Donna and her band have a well-earned reputation […]
Don Howland – An Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. Don Howland has been a fixture on the scene for over 40 years. He’s a great drummer, vocalist, former motocross champion, and the go-to drum guy at Parkway Music. I’ve always found Donny to be incredibly gifted as a player, but also a humble professional […]
Jeff Facci – an Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan. Brick By Brick are not only one of the hardest local bands in terms of genre, but also in terms of their work ethic. The band has put out 7 full length studio albums, as well as multiple EP’s; toured extensively throughout the US and […]
Extreme Music Awards – An Xperience Column – by OP Callaghan. I’ve always felt that our local music scene has been very supportive and positive. The Capital Region arts and music history is rich, vibrant, diverse and eclectic, and has been an open, welcoming, and thriving scene. We’ve had more than a few locals become […]
Doug Klein – An Xperience Interview, by OP Callaghan. I feel like I’ve been seeing Doug Klein forever. As a 17 year old touring Plattsburgh state, I met up with a girl from my hometown, who offered to take me “downtown” for some beers. I was straightedge, but gladly went along to see the sights. […]
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