Xperience Interview
Interview by Rob Smittix. RRX: We know the band has been around for quite some time, but if you could give us an abridged version of your history. Dan: War-time Manner actually started in ‘87. We were called DDT and played a show at The Cozy Too in North Central Troy with Dead End. We were […]
Photo by Stephanie J Bartik. Interview by Rob Smittix. (Phone Rings) RRX: Alright, looks like we’re in business. JM: Cool. RRX: I reached out to my good friend Vegas, and I was like, hey man, we gotta talk to Faded Line because I know you got an album coming out, and also the release party […]
By Rob Smittix. BV: Thanks for setting this up. RRX: I’m glad we got you. Blue Violin, and it’s Chris Vuk, pronounced? BV: Vook RRX: OK, so you can actually play the name game with your full name. Chris Vuk, banana fana fo Fook, you could do that. BV: Yeah, we did it when I […]
By Rob Smittix. RRX: So is it Steve or Steven? What do you go by? SP: Whatever, you know? Every day is different. I respond to both, so … RRX: I mean, it’s your call. SP: Steve’s cool. RRX: Alright, we’ll go with Steve. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. It […]
The Wisdom Behind Sova Acclaimed local pianist Sova (aka Sophia Subbayya Vastek) talks with Sara Busone about her new album, the meaning behind her chosen name, performing vs composing, and alleyways. By Sara Busone. RRX: I’ve noticed in some of your videos you seem to have a penchant for alleyways! SV: Yeah! You know, I […]
By Chad Koenig. I am talking with Albany native, poet, and playwright Carol Durant, who is promoting her debut play, “Drive To Live in Albany,” which will be performed on Friday, May 29th at 7 pm, and Saturday, May 30th, at 4 pm and 7 pm at the Interfaith Sanctuary, located at 959 Madison Ave. […]
Scott Burke – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. Scott Burke is a retired social studies teacher from Watervliet Junior-Senior High School. He‘s written a new book, Tales from the Arsenal City and Beyond, which is out now. RRX: You’ve just released a new book, called “Tales from the Arsenal City and Beyond.” Can […]
Michael Poulopoulos – An Xperience Interview – by Sketchy Hubris. What do you know about music, you're not a lawyer?” – John Lurie Michael Poulopoulos is known around the Capital Region as M.R. Poulopoulos, with the band Mannequin Ed, and in a duo with Matt Durfee. He is currently working on his law degree at Albany […]
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 […]
Ohzhe – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. Photo By: Jason Zuppardi RRX: I appreciate you taking the time. I know everybody wants to talk to you today. Ohzhe: Pretty much. RRX: I figured. I can’t even understand how you felt being up on that stage with KRS One, doing a freestyle like that. […]
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