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Dave is a writer and musician from Trumbull Connecticut, focused on a number of reporting styles including newspaper and automotive writing, but with a deep love for the music industry. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Journalism and Music studies, participating in the S.C.S.U. radio station as well as working with the Trumbull Times. His the his eclectic taste and knowledge of music history and theory gives his writing makes for a unique look at concert and album reviews.
The recent vinyl revival has brought the re-release of Phish’s first live album, A Live One, available Oct. 27 via preorder.
The track selection, famously, wasn’t from just a single show but was a collection of some of Phish’s best work…
Vintage League Music – Rekindling True Musical Production
It seems that our society is finding comfort in nostalgia more and more every day- “It” and “Star Wars” reboots are in theaters, Dave Chappelle is back on stage and vinyl records are back on store shelves. Some say they like the sound…
Hearing Aide: Your Name Here ‘5 Weeks’
This album by Your Name Here 5 Weeks is a true inspiration to aspiring artists and those currently running through the trials and tribulations of beginning adulthood. It's a complicated time to be alive but it's comforting to know that…
Primus Announces 2017 Tour and Album Release
Primus has named their 2017 tour Ambushing the Storm and that’s exciting in and of itself being they haven’t toured since 2014. It starts Oct. 1 in Texas and will make its way towards the east coast with New York dates Oct. 27 at the Palace…
Free Concert Series in Loudonville’s Crossings Park Every Thursday
The Town of Colonie and the Anjo Construction Company are presenting the inaugural free concert series every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Crossings Park, Loudonville. When the weather cooperates, the event will be held in the park…
Rock the Block Summer Concert Series Continues in Downtown Cohoes
The Rock the Block Summer Concert Series makes a comeback this year and will have, "without question…. the greatest lineup," Cohoes Mayor Shawn Morse said in The Record. The series started June 8 but runs until August 10, and will feature…
Free Winswall Park Concert Series in Ballston Springs
Winswall Park will hold the The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s free concert series, Concerts in the Park. Local groups will hit the stage every Thursday between 6 and 8 p.m. following the afternoon farmer’s market,…
Clifton Park Free Summer Performing Arts Series Makes its Debut July 2
July 2 marks the beginning of the Performing Arts at the Common & Performing Arts Family Series at the outdoor Clifton Common Stage. The series will offer free shows geared towards adults on Sunday nights with kids shows being featured…
When Deep Banana Blackout and The Breakfast Converge: Deep Banana Breakfast
After three decades Deep Banana Blackout still has their charm. On Friday, June 16, DBB played alongside The Breakfast, who both now have another excellent performance to put under their belts. Their performance Deep Banana Breakfast,…
The Brooklyn Bowl and Brewery in Contract for $37.4 Million
The Atlas Capital Group is looking to ‘strike’ a deal with the Williamsburg Building owners which houses the Brooklyn Bowl and Brewery. According to The Real Deal, ACG’s intentions are not entirely clear, but they are likely to, …