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I have worked in the IT/Internet industry for 20 years. I live in the culturally rich and flower laden Park Ave neighborhood in Rochester NY with my son. In the past few years I have written for several music based publications and run a fan blog for the Buffalo based band Aqueous. (@unclephilsblog). Also I like long walks on the beach....

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Is a Grateful Dead Reunion in the Works?

Darren Kemp
With the Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary slated for next year it's starting to look like a true reunion tour is a possibility. Founding member Bob Weir as quoted in Rolling Stone: “We have to do something commemorative, I think we owe it…
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Woodstock 50th in the Works for 2019?

Darren Kemp
Woodstock has gone through two major official reincarnations since the original fest changed the musical landscape forever. With the 45th anniversary this year, many have wondered whether the third installment of this epic music festival…
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June Storms in With a Blaze of Metal Glory

Darren Kemp
In a one-two punch that even the most fanatic of moshers couldn't ignore, the beginning of June 2014 brought new singles of Metal Glory from two of some of the most esteemed bands among headbangers. Yesterday, Sweden's Opeth, known for…
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Interpol Summer Tour Includes NYC Date

Darren Kemp
Interpol made their mark on the US and UK alternative rock charts in the early 2000's with hits such as "Slow Hands" and "Evil" and have a summer tour coming to NYC.  Combining a modern American rock sound with a ton of '80s post-punk…

The Black Keys Coming to Rochester in September

Darren Kemp
Everyone's favorite blues rocking duo The Black Keys have announced a Rochester, NY show for September 14th at The Blue Cross Arena. The band will be touring in support of their newly released album, Turn Blue. This will be the bands first…
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