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Anyone who was a part of the local music scene in any capacity over the years has been to Valentine’s or has even maybe had a chance to play on the “No Pepper” stage themselves, myself included. I (Rob Smittix) was young in 1995 and 1996 (It was one or the other), I was still […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
If you’ve been out and about in the local music scene, you’ve probably seen John Cehowski – playing his 12-string guitar or in the audience supporting the musicians. John’s full guitar sound perfectly accompanies his thoughtful songwriting and rich voice. His lyrics and melodies take you on a visual and emotional journey that is touching […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
For music venues this was the year of reopening, cutting hours, closing and partial reopening. It’s just one dimension of unpredictability running rampant – another middle finger waving at us after years of virus- or government-induced dismay. Music in 2022 reflected the convoluted spheres we navigate: stepping onstage after honing the craft in lockdown; seeking […]
Photo By: Jim Wertman Heavy metal is gleaming imagination. Pushed to the margins of society, it has lain seed at the margins and climbed beanstalks to play scribes to giants. One of the bands I got into early was Megadeth. They sang about magic and aliens and nukes and it just blew my mind. It’s […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy Steve Hackett The Egg CimaFunk Lark Hall John Anderson The Egg Karina Rykman/Quiltro Lark Hall The Regrettes/Kississippi Empire Live The Stickmen The Linda Pat Benetar/ Madison VandenBurgh Empire State Plaza Moe. Empire State Plaza Slothrust/Weakened Friends Empire Underground Plush/Vendetta Rose/Alborn Empire Underground Tulip Festival Rodeo Barons/North & South Dakotas/Reese Fulmer No […]
Photography By: Tim Reidy
A new year. Did you start your radical life transformation yet? Me neither. You can transform your mind a little bit by picking up this month’s issue. Featuring Pop Star Tiffany, Jazz virtuoso Gary Smulyan, and an insightful read from the Hudson Valley Film Commission.
RRX: Where are you based out of? GS: I live in Yonkers, New York. Just north of New York City. RRX: Oh yeah New York City’s hat, I’m familiar, it’s like the extra piece of the Bronx. GS: Yeah, we’re just north of Riverdale which isn’t very far, just near the Bronx border. Every time […]