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Erin is a Communications Specialist at an urban school district in the Capital Region, serving as their media spokesperson, social media and website manager, and writer. Seeing live music has been her favorite past time for well over a decade. Writing show reviews allows her to blend her professional skills with her passion in a creative outlet. She lives in Albany's Center Square neighborhood with furbaby Toby. Meow.

Jam/Progressive

Magic Beans Throw Down a Stunner in Albany

Erin Clary Apr 18, 2018

A friend recently referred to Albany as the “super deep-tiered jam band capital of the Northeast.” As mediocre as that sounds, we actually do alright. Thursday, April 12 was a “Tier 3 Night” at the Hollow Bar and Kitchen, but good luck…

Manhattan

Hearing Aide: Lettuce ‘Witches Stew’

Erin Clary Oct 13, 2017

In the shadows beyond darkness and light, the ghost of Miles Davis begins to take flight. Swirling and blaring a trumpeter we know. A new face in the cauldron begins to show. With funk and synth and guitar riffs anew, out of the fire comes…

Rock

Hearing Aide: The Backseat Bullets ‘Give You The Moon’

Erin Clary Sep 9, 2017

Much like fashion, music trends tend to circle their way back around. We knew we would see 90s grunge rock make a return, and that day has arrived. So wrap that flannel around the waste of your favorite ripped jeans and get ready for The…

Show Reviews

Thanks be to God for Alabama Shakes in Albany

Erin Clary Aug 6, 2017

Thousands gathered to listen to a preacher give thanks. Her boisterous voice echoed throughout the golden walls, as painted angels peered down from the ceiling. She removed her glasses to wipe the sweat from her brow and then threw her…

Jam/Progressive

Feeling Love at Camp Bisco Music Festival

Erin Clary Jul 21, 2017

Camp Bisco has become the premier electronic music festival in the Northeast (RIP Mysteryland) and continues to showcase the talents of rising jamtronica, EDM, DJ and jam band acts throughout the weekend while host band The Disco Biscuits…

Show Reviews

Trombone Shorty brings N’Awlins to The Egg

Erin Clary Jun 18, 2017

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue brought the N'awlins flavor to The Egg in Albany on Wednesday, June 14 to the delight of a sold out audience. Troy Andrews AKA Trombone Shorty and friends made jaws drop by their range in abilities and…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Danny Barnes “Stove Up”

Erin Clary Mar 24, 2017

Although the first days of spring are upon us, winter still holds its cold grasp in New York. With warm weather just within reach, its’s easy to daydream of warm summer breezes, barbeque, ice cold brews and outdoor music. Could anything go…

Show Reviews

Trey Anastasio Brings Acoustic Phish to Troy

Erin Clary Mar 11, 2017

The Capital Region of New York has long been stomping grounds for Phish fans. The Times Union Center, formerly known as the Pepsi and Knickerbocker Arenas, has hosted the Vermont boys several times over the last 20 years. SPAC has become a…

Show Reviews

Umphrey’s McGee Exceeds Expectations in Albany

Erin Clary Jan 30, 2017

Sometimes a band finds the perfect song to capture the feeling of their audience. With lyrics that sting out of raw truth and careful and passionate instrumentals, you can feel the connection between the band and its faithful fans. As…

Albany

Pat Metheny and friends crush The Egg

Erin Clary Jan 20, 2017

As a 30-something Phish and jam band fan, it’s easy to feel you know the ins and outs of the the most highly respected musicians in the scene - arrogance and intelligence are in a constant state of competition. However, an expansion of your…

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