Xperience Monthly

Since the beginning of The Listen Up Awards four years ago, we have honored people that have played an intricate role in our local music scene. We never tell those who are being honored that we chose them to be in the hero class, they find out when it’s announced; just like everyone else! Well […]

Save the date for the 2025 Listen Up Awards brought to you by Radio Radio X and Mirth Films! This year we decided to bring the award ceremony back to The Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes, NY on March 23rd, 2025 at 3pm. As always, its YOUR VOTE and YOUR CHOICE. Last year, nearly 50,000 […]

The Amish Outlaws – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. In contemporary America, it may seem that the chief export of the Amish is furniture or apple cider, but it’s probably a misconception. When the members of the Amish Outlaws celebrated their coming of age, Rumspringa, they decided to stay in our world. And […]

Zakir Hussain – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. ZH: Rob, thanks again for calling. RRX: I’m excited to be talking to you. You’re coming to our area on October 18 to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. ZH: It’s a great place to play by the way! RRX: Oh, you’ve been there before? […]

Prog Digest – An Xperience Column – by Klyde Kadiddlehumper. Once Upon a Time – in a Galaxy Far, Far Away … Well, OK – it was Downtown Troy at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and it was 2007. Klyde does travel down memory lane from time to time, and will wax poetic about […]

Leon Feingold – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. Leon Feingold is the former president of MENSA, a social organization whose members are in the 98% percentile of IQ. RRX: Mensa is an international organization composed of people with IQs in the top 2% of the population – the smartest people in the world. […]

The Night We Saved Rock N’ Roll… Almost – An Xperience Story – by Rob Skane. Three friends, none of us known for our decision-making skills, tried to save rock n’ roll. While the mission wasn’t completed, we got our point across, pretty sure… Are you sitting down? There may or may not have been […]

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 […]

McMurdo Station, Antarctica – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. We interviewed Joe Pettit, Program Manager, EarthScope Polar Operations at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. RRX: Extremely important work goes on in Antarctica. I could write several interview questions just about that. But people are working there, and the saying “all work and no play […]

Liam Sweeny – an Xperience Interview – by Hugh Manatee. Liam Sweeny is the Managing Editor, Creative Director, and Journalist for Xperience Monthly. His book, “Troy Love Story” is available on the open market. RRX: You just had a new book published called “Troy Love Story.” Can you tell us a little bit about it? […]


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