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Lifelong Rochester area native and lifelong #BillsMafia. I'm a marketing distribution specialist by day and an overzealous live music fan by night. My passion is discovering unknown artists who grab the attention of eyes and ears and beg me to stay with a unique approach. Striving to be bold and become my authentic self, I am a creative force of nature. Unemployed lead singer of Dirty D and the Done Dirt Cheap Band.

First show: New Kids On The Block
Favorite band: Phish
Favorite regional band: moe.
Best-kept secret band: the Niche
Religion: Josh Allen

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: S.O.L. by The Greetings is Inviting and Accessible

Kyle Drench Nov 15, 2025

Hailing from Albany, The Greetings describe themselves as “a dream blues trio formed in 2018 that laces smoky, bluesy, rock n roll with psychedelic atmospheres to create a unique audio experience.” The Greetings recently held a CD release…

Music Festivals

Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival Draws Rave Reviews

Kyle Drench Aug 22, 2025

Music fans are still buzzing more than a week after the last note was struck at the Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival. Hoochenanny served up a perfect cocktail of comfort, fine spirits and good tunes. People who missed out want to…

Features

Hoochenanny Preview: Not Your Average Music Festival

Kyle Drench Aug 8, 2025

Worlds have collided over the past three weeks at Camp Eastman in Irondequoit. By day, the town hosted a summer camp for kids. Meanwhile, the 14 acre site has transformed, from town park into an adult playground for the upcoming…

Rock

Lou Gramm to Perform in Rochester at Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival

Kyle Drench Aug 6, 2025

It’s not every day you get to see an iconic musician hear the roar of the crowd in his hometown for the very last time. Sure, farewell tours come and retirements go out the window just as quickly. Will this be the last call for Lou Gramm…

Music Festivals

Hoochenanny Reveals Exclusive Whiskey Charity Auction, Releases Performance Schedule

Kyle Drench Jul 24, 2025

Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival, touting itself as the ultimate whiskey and music experience, is pouring a shot of generosity with its inaugural Hoochenanny Whiskey Charity Auction, launching as the festival kicks off on Friday,…

News

The Niche Phish After-Party this Sunday at Nanola

Kyle Drench Jul 23, 2025

Nanola is the place to be this weekend when Phish phans are looking for music to warm up or keep the party going late. A short drive down Rt. 9 will get you to the Phish After-Party hotspot. Located at 2639 Rt. 9 in Ballston Spa,…

Show Reviews

Beak & Skiff Hosts Primus and Ty Segall

Kyle Drench Jul 22, 2025

Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards hosted Primus with special guest Ty Segall on Friday, July 18 in Lafayette and were blessed with a gorgeous summer night for a concert in Central NY. Halfway into their first tour with new drummer John…

Reviews

moe. Teams Up with Umphrey’s McGee and Warren Haynes in Syracuse

Kyle Drench Jun 17, 2025

On Friday, June 13, moe. co-headlined with Umphrey’s McGee and delivered a special guest appearance from Warren Haynes at Sharkey’s Event Center in Syracuse. 35 years after forming in Buffalo, moe. is touring in support of their newest…

Festival News

Songwriter Andy Kim Joins Hoochenanny Festival in Rochester

Kyle Drench Jun 3, 2025

Andy Kim, legendary singer and songwriter and 2019 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, was added to the Hoochenanny Whiskey and Music Festival in Rochester. Kim joins Tommy Brunett's All-Star Cavalcade of Scoundrels. This year’s…

Music Festivals

Sterling Stage Folkfest Kicks Off NY Music Festival Season, Touts 30 Years this Memorial Day Weekend

Kyle Drench May 22, 2025

Sterling Stage Folkfest returns once again in 2025 for the 30th Anniversary of its inaugural music camping festival. On Memorial Day Weekend, it serves as the unofficial kickoff to the music festival season in Upstate NY. Promoter Eric…

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