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I am a 40 year old site service worker at The College of Nano Scale Science and Engineering. I have a passion for writing and music. Graduating from Plattsburgh State University with an English degree was really a positive experience for me, one in which has taught me skills helping me grasp the language, both verbally and on a writing platform. I enjoy doing things, such as family outings, running, hiking, and of course catching as much live music as possible

Saratoga Springs

The Nth Power’s Escape Plan: Bring the funk

Jimmy Chambers Mar 17, 2015

People huddled around in front of Putnam Den, trying to stay warm, trying to stay excited for the night of funk that was to ensue inside with Beau Sasser's Escape Plan, and The Nth Power on Friday, Feb 27. They were surely in for a treat as…

Rock

Super 400 Shreds Putnam Den

Jimmy Chambers Oct 7, 2014

Putnam Den was the site of one of the hottest shows that is going to be seen anywhere, at anytime on Friday, October 3 with Super 400. The bar was packed, first with patrons surrounded around the TVs watching the baseball playoffs but when…

Saratoga Springs

Dopapod Kick Fall Tour off at Putnam Den

Jimmy Chambers Oct 1, 2014

On this unseasonably warm Saturday night Sept. 27, people flooded into Putnam Den to see and hear some of the best live music around with Consider The Source and Dopapod. The vibe was chill, most people waiting for the bands to come on were…

Music Festivals

Camp Creek: Where Old Memories Come to Life And New Ones Are Made

Jimmy Chambers Sep 5, 2014

The rain slowly fell, as did expectations of decent weather for another festival weekend at Camp Creek. The bikers who occupy the Indian Lookout Country Club were efficient in their car searches as well as very polite . They were so…

Triumph: More than a Tribute to the Disco Biscuits

Jimmy Chambers Aug 20, 2014

Albany's newest place to grab a bite to eat and catch a great live show isn't really that new at all. Parish Public House, formerly Red Square, has completely redone the whole establishment to make it a quaint southern style restaurant…

Music Festivals

Camp Creek: A Party Like it Used to Be

Jimmy Chambers Aug 19, 2014

Camp Creek makes its long awaited return to its home base in Mariaville, New York, less than 20 miles outside of Albany, at the Indian Lookout Country Club. After taking a few years off the band comes back for a party like it used to be.…

Albany

Triumph to Invoke The Disco Biscuits at The Parish Public House

Jimmy Chambers Aug 13, 2014

This coming Friday, August 15, will be a pretty heady evening at the newly revamped Parish Public House in downtown Albany. People will come from all over to see what has changed at the historic venue once know as Red Square. Last weekend…

Saratoga Springs

Seth Yacovone Brings his Southern Style from the North to Putnam Den

Jimmy Chambers Jul 26, 2014

The Putnam Den has been a staple in the Upstate music community for quite some time and is known for bringing acts spanning many genres. This has not changed, in fact, it's about the only thing that has stayed familiar. The walls have all…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Pixies ‘Indie Cindy’

Jimmy Chambers Jul 14, 2014

Imagine, if you will, Phish took a twenty year plus studio hiatus during which time hundreds of bands tried, for a lack of a better term, to emulate their sound. After this long pause from recording and losing one of its founding members,…

Saratoga Springs

Max Creek Dries The Rain at Putnam Den

Jimmy Chambers Jun 20, 2014

The rain fell while a cool wind chilled the air, but this didn't stop the masses from coming out to Putnam Den to support live music. The line was out the door while fans got wet, but the excitement of seeing Max Creek surely made the rain…

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