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"Charles, is a straight baller. His laid back attitude kept the interview experience thoughtful, calm, and introspective. He asked the right questions, and patiently absorbed a chorus of response from our end of the speakerphone. When the call ended he expertly pruned our conversation into coherence and integrated it into his own flowering meditation on our work. His writing was potent, unique, and witty-- a rare and beautiful creature in the music review space." - Dan, Harsh Armadillo

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The DNA Of Cream: From Father to Son, Fifty Years In The Making.

Chuck DeFilippo Apr 5, 2019

If you haven’t heard of Cream before, you must live under a bloody rock. Although short-lived, the trio went on to write countless hits from “Sunshine Of Your Love” to “White Room” and perform the renowned blues cover “Crossroads,”…

Best of NYSMusic

Best Of NYS 2018: Might Never Leave

Chuck DeFilippo Dec 20, 2018

New York Only. That's right - this all access pass explores the thriving music sub-cultures of New York State. We are submerged in, arguably, the most musically-rich and booming areas. It would only be appropriate to cap the Best Of series…

Special

Best Of NYS 2018: Sickest Festivals Around

Chuck DeFilippo Dec 19, 2018

Festivals hold a special place in our hearts. Whether we are in New York State or half-way across the country these short stints become our musical oasis. Waking up to the picture-esque backdrops of New York State's foliage and mountaintops…

Special

Best Of NYS 2018: You Have To Hear These Albums

Chuck DeFilippo Dec 18, 2018

Rule number one - turn off your shuffle. In today's society we are overstimulated and the idea of an album, top to bottom, is fleeting. As we break into day two, the soundscapes of song become more vibrant when articulated within the peaks…

Special

Best Of NYS 2018: New Bands On The Block

Chuck DeFilippo Dec 17, 2018

Its that time of the year again. We have been blessed with so much great music throughout 2018 and it will be impossible to cover it all. Stay tuned throughout the next few days as we delve into some of the best bands, albums, festivals and…

Rock

Waddy Wachtel and The Immediate Family At The Iridium

Chuck DeFilippo Nov 24, 2018

The Immediate Family will be playing three consecutive nights starting on Monday. The magnitude of musicianship is unfathomable. Waddy’s uptaking alone was remarkable.

Features

Medeski’s Mad Skillet Buffet At Cohoes Music Hall

Chuck DeFilippo Nov 13, 2018

Mad Skillet's musical potential is limitless. “The band can travel in whichever direction depending on the night. Being in the moment and having the tools to turn that moment into musical expression is magical - who knows what will happen."

Features

Wurliday: A Whirlwind of Funk to play Hollow Bar Albany

Chuck DeFilippo Nov 6, 2018

"Of all the songs we know and love, you could sing one back to someone immediately if asked...We bridge that gap...while creating, being innovative and making something you can believe in, all at the same time.”

Features

Brass Phantoms: From Dublin to Dub at Mondo.NYC

Chuck DeFilippo Oct 2, 2018

“Exuberant indie disco with a dance floor shimmer” - Clash Magazine

Rock

Hearing Aide: The Lionfish ‘You Won’t Keep Me Down’

Chuck DeFilippo Sep 28, 2018

From Fairfield University Jazz Ensemble to the streets of Quito Ecuador, The Lionfish rocks, delineating genres.

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