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The ’80s and ’90s were back in full force for this benefit show at Wicked. Mike and the Monsters, Back for More, Modern Vintage, Fifth Element, Savage Amusement, and Radio Active were the bands that took part. Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. More from Stephanie J Bartik …
RadioRadioX, Hot Cousin, Blackcat Elliot, and Big Frank and the Bargain Bingers joined up to raise money for hurricane victims in North Carolina. See video of Blackcat Elliot and the full gallery for all the bands below. Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. More from Stephanie J Bartik …
Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On November 3, 2024, a lively and generous crowd gathered at the Rustic Barn on Speigletown Road in Troy, NY, for the twelfth annual Foodstock charity event. Organized by Bob Gamache, Foodstock 12 brought together a remarkable group of musicians and community members, all united by a mission […]
Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. ROME, NY – The intimate setting of the Capitol Theater played host to a magical evening on Friday, October 18, as rock legends Ben Hans, Anthony Corder (the voice of Tora Tora), and Danny Vaughn (known for his work with Waysted, Tyketto, Vaughn, and as a former lead […]
Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On October 12, Who’s Next rocked the Cohoes Music Hall, delivering a performance that brought the timeless energy of the Who’s legendary catalog to life. The band, made up of Doug Zahn, Bill Canell, Richie Sav, and Will Shelley, fully embodied the original members of the Who, creating […]
Stephanie J Bartik captured the swan song, including both pre-show and the afterparty at the Ale House. Check out her gallery here. Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. More from Stephanie J Bartik …
Directed by Niki Kaos and Peggy Smulsky. Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. More from Stephanie J Bartik …
Saturday, in front of the River Street Beat Shop in downtown Troy, several of Xperience Monthly’s writers assembled – for the first time – to autograph the books they’ve worked so hard over the years to put together. Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. More from Stephanie J Bartik …
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Recap by Stephanie J Bartik. After a late dinner with a friend, we arrived at Albany’s Empire Live to a packed crowd of about 700 enthusiastic rockers, buzzing with anticipation. Even on a rainy Wednesday night, the energy inside the venue was electric. Opening the night was Dead Rock West, the Los Angeles-based duo of […]