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Em Walis is a photographer, visual storyteller and American Mountain Guide Association Single Pitch Instructor for rock climbing. In a world where many fear missing out, Em's goal is to tell stories that communicate the full spectrum of every experience with a welcoming tone. She enjoys making pictures of birds, rocks and bird bands that rock.

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Karina Rykman talks Seth Myers, Marco Benevento, Upstate NY and December Tour

Em Walis Nov 30, 2022
Karina Rykman is a name that is often brought up in conversations discussing everything from "who is next '' to "who is doing it best" with good reason. Growing up in New York City and never adhering to a single band or bending the knee to…
Funk/Soul/R&B

Midnight. Blue, Musical Mosaics, Perception Records: Adam Deitch Weighs In

Em Walis Aug 29, 2022
Midnight. Blue recently connected the lines between a diverse selection of shooting star quality musical talent working today in order to create the perfect constellation of sound in Perception Records' first album, Celebration of the…
Show Reviews

Goose and Trey Bring Good News During Dark Days At Sold Out Radio City Shows

Em Walis Jun 28, 2022
Seekers and travelers, both aquatic and avian, endured a nauseating sense of moral conflict while making their way to see Goose on June 24th and 25th for the sold out Radio City Music Hall shows. News of the Dobbs Supreme Court ruling was…
Jam/Progressive

Follow the Arrow: Marco Benevento’s Celebration of The End Or The Beginning?

Em Walis Jun 24, 2022
Marco Benevento and family held applause for the positive at the cozy single day music festival Follow the Arrow, held at Arrowood Farms Micro Brewery and Distillery in Accord, NY. The full embrace of creative expression combined with an…
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In-Depth Interview: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Bassist Ben On Domefest, Rainbows and Perspective

Em Walis May 15, 2022
PPPP bassist Ben kept contact with Em Walis over the first two weeks in April about the creative process, rituals for wellness, farming, rainbows, Perspective, and their festival Domefest which is happening this weekend, May 19-21 at Legend…
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Goosemas to be held Saturday, February 26 at Mohegan Sun, Free Livestream announced

Em Walis Feb 22, 2022
This holiday season, Goose has done it again with their announcement of a Shenanigans Nite Club: The Movie 75-minute virtual premiere. The film, directed by Will Thresher creates a visual story inspired by Goose's latest full length abum of…
Show Reviews

Billy Strings Capitol Theatre Deja Tu Experiment: Where The Spirits Go To Dance

Em Walis Feb 9, 2022
Billy Strings completed a four night run of sold out shows at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester February 3-6. This was the second year celebrating a telepathic experiment conducted by The Grateful Dead 51 years ago. Fans were asked to…
Photo Gallery

Happy Mihalidaze: Speaking For The Trees And Tots at Bearsville Theater

Em Walis Dec 24, 2021
Bearsville Theater in Woodstock played host to Mihali, singer and songwriter known best for his work with Vermont's Twiddle, on December 11, part of NYS Music's Jam for Tots series. An enthralled and captive crowd filled the space in…
Jam/Progressive

Karina Rykman To Play Brooklyn Bowl: Excitement Stirs

Em Walis Dec 20, 2021
Karina Rykman has announced with great excitement that her band will be headlining Brooklyn Bowl February 24 2022. Part of a greater movement with other of powerhouse women in live music not only making their presence known, but respected.…
Jam/Progressive

Andy Frasco & The U.N. Pay Homage Their Way at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock

Em Walis Dec 15, 2021
Andy Frasco & The U.N. played to a full house at the legendary Bearsville Theater on Friday December 10, 2021. Despite over 80 shows under the band's belt, they played like it was their last time on stage. The show was like any other,…
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