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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.

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Railroad Earth, Twiddle to Headline Susquehanna Breakdown

Erin Clary Feb 2, 2016

The initial lineup for the fourth Annual Susquehanna Breakdown has been announced. On May 20-21, the Pavillion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania, will welcome Railroad Earth, the Infamous Stringdusters, Twiddle, Fruition and of…

Jam/Progressive

Phish Jams Their First Show of 2016

Erin Clary Jan 6, 2016

After an energetic night one and spectacular New Year’s Eve show, the boys took the stage for night three at Madison Square Garden. The first Phish song on Jan. 1, 2016 was “Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan.” The lyrics could not have…

Rock

Local Limelight: Let’s be Leonard is the new ‘It Girl’ of Saratoga Springs

Erin Clary Dec 22, 2015

If you aren’t from the Capital Region of New York, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on a little gem called Let’s Be Leonard, a five piece rock, jazz, fusion from Saratoga Springs. Hell, even if you live in Albany there’s a chance…

Funk/Soul/R&B

From New Orleans to Albany: An Interview with The Revivalists Guitarist Zack Feinberg

Erin Clary Nov 19, 2015

For the past seven years, Guitarist Zack Feinberg has been on a seemingly endless tour with New Orleans rock group The Revivalists. Currently touring to promote their 2015 album Men Amongst Mountains, the group made a stop at the Hollow…

Jam/Progressive

Dopapod Delivers Sinister Performance in the Town of Peace and Love

Erin Clary Nov 17, 2015

On a chilly Saturday, November 14, Dopapod played in the town of peace and love, Woodstock, for the first time. The small town was the stomping ground of music greats like Bob Dylan and The Band along with countless like-minded individuals…

Jam/Progressive

Woodstock at Last: An Interview with Dopapod Drummer Scotty Zwang

Erin Clary Nov 13, 2015

In anticipation of their upcoming show on November 14 at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, Dopapod's drummer Scotty Zwang took some time to chat with NYS Music about summer tour highlights, Woodstock, and pranking Papadosio. This weekend's…

Show Reviews

The Revivalists Prove Size Doesn’t Matter in Albany

Erin Clary Nov 10, 2015

Upon pulling up to find parking outside The Hollow on November 5, I noticed a familiar face taking a solo stroll down Pearl Street. The late 20s/early 30s man was staring up at the many abandoned buildings that seem to colonize the area as…

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