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Amy Lieberman is, simply put, a music addict. She enjoys both seeing live music, and playing it. Currently, she plays stand-up bass and mandolin with two Catskills-based bands which keep her quite busy, as do her other favorite hobbies of vegetable gardening and knitting. Amy is extremely pleased to have been given the opportunity to review shows in her little corner of the world, as there is so much local talent in this area that needs to be promoted to the rest of the world.
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, hailing from the musical history-rich Woodstock, NY, treats listeners to music and history on their latest album Music From Hurley Mountain, spinning tales of their home and surroundings, clueing…
Hearing Aide: The Turnpike Troubadours Self-Titled Album
The Turnpike Troubadours, hailing from middle America (Tahlequah, OK, to be exact), offer listeners genuine heartfelt lyrics over the backdrop of perfectly balanced old-timey, twangy instruments that are heavy on the fiddle and pedal steel…
The Indie Pop Scene Takes Over Cooperstown
Cooperstown was the place to be on July 26, for baseball aficionados and indie pop fans alike. In addition to it being the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend, just a few miles south, Brewery Ommegang was proud to present The…
The Decemberists Bring Their Legendary Indie Sound to Brewery Ommegang on Sunday, July 26
Cooperstown is the place to be this weekend, between it being the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend, and indie rock gods The Decemberists gracing us with their presence at Brewery Ommegang. With plenty of activities to choose from…
The Clearwater Festival: A Festival With a Conscience
Taking place on the eastern banks of the mighty Hudson River this Father’s Day Weekend, Croton Point Park in Westchester County was the ideal setting for the Clearwater Festival (or “Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival,” to be more…
Old Songs Festival: ‘Music With Roots’
Celebrating its impressive 35th anniversary this year, Old Songs Festival brings its mix of traditional music and dance, entertainment and education to the Altamont Fairgrounds this June 26-28. This festival is unique in that it is more…
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival: So Much More Than Just a Music Festival
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, better known as The Clearwater Festival, is an event not to be missed Father’s Day Weekend, June 20 to 21. Founded by Pete Seeger more than 40 years ago, it’s no wonder this festival is still going…
Hearing Aide: Swampcandy’s ‘Swampcandy Land’
The band Swampcandy truly lives up to its name, with its music being like candy to your ears. It's hard to believe that this band consists of just two musicians, Ruben Dobbs on guitar and Joey Mitchell on bass, as they manage to fill up a…
Hearing Aide: Dan Johnson and the Expert Sidemen’s ‘Suck It Up, Cupcake’
Honest heartfelt lyrics, and a raw unadulterated voice help to shape Vermont-based Dan Johnson and the Expert Sidemen’s latest album titled Suck It Up, Cupcake. Listening to this album, the band’s fourth, you get the sense that Dan isn’t…
Hearing Aide: Rising Appalachia’s ‘Wider Circles’
Be prepared to be wowed by the sweet harmonies coming forth from these super talented sisters, performing together as Rising Appalachia. A sound this tight could only come from two people who have put in a lifetime of singing and living…