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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.
This year’s Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, one of the country’s most well-known and well-respected bluegrass festivals, will be taking place from July 17-20 on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY, a quaint hamlet nestled in the Catskill Mountains.…
The Dream of the ‘90s Was Alive in Oneonta With Rusted Root
There was definitely something magical in the air in Oneonta on Friday night, with summer being officially in full swing, and the help of the Oneonta Theatre, where not just one but two foot-stomping bands opened up for ‘90s icons Rusted…
Kick Off Your Summer With Rusted Root, Big Leg Emma, and Soco Mojo in Oneonta
Summer is officially here, so why not get it started on the right foot with the rootsy world rock music of Rusted Root, who are making a trip out to Oneonta on Friday night, June 27! They will be performing at the historic Oneonta Theatre,…
The Jamming Was On at Mountain Jam X
In honor of the tenth anniversary of Mountain Jam, which takes place in the glorious Catskill Mountains right here in our Upstate backyard, the weather decided to fully cooperate for the entire weekend (with the exception of literally one…
Hearing Aide: Del Barber ‘Prairieography’
Del Barber is an extremely talented young songwriter, born and raised in the Canadian Prairies, a fact that quickly becomes evident in his lyrics. When giving his latest album Prairieography a first listen, the initial thought that came to…
Venue Profile: Oneonta Theatre, A Historic Vaudeville Theater Revitalized
The Oneonta Theatre, located at 47 Chestnut Street, just 100 yards away from Oneonta’s vibrant Main Street, is a true gem of a venue. Being situated in a college town, the theatre is just a hop, skip, and jump away from a wide array of…
Modest Mouse Hits the Stage for Brewery Ommegang’s Opening Show of the Season
This year, the Friday night that traditionally marks the unofficial first day of summer, the Friday night of Memorial Day Weekend, also marked the first show of the season at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, with Modest Mouse’s first of two…
Mountain Jam Returns for Its Tenth Year of Amazing Music on the Mountain
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Mountain Jam, a festival produced by Mountain Jam, LLC, in association with Woodstock, NY’s legendary independent radio station Radio Woodstock 100.1, and none other than guitar and vocals virtuoso…
Modest Mouse Brings Some Added Excitement to Cooperstown This Memorial Day Weekend
What better way to kick off Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer, than at an idyllic venue in Cooperstown, NY, with none other than indie rock legends Modest Mouse! Brewery Ommegang, known for producing a rich (and strong!)…
Feeling Folky After Seeing the Amazingly Powerful Steve Earle
On a wintry Saturday night in February, the blowing snow made the trip down to Hudson, NY that much more thrilling, and made the audience that much more thankful that Steve Earle decided to make the trip up to Hudson to perform in the…