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George is originally from Brooklyn NY where he was an event photographer for local newspapers in the 1990s. After taking a few years off, he moved to Albany and began his photography once again, covering live events and sports. He is a regular photo contributor to the Spot518, and House Photographer for the Albany Armory and the Albany Patroons.

George started BluesPrinting.com in 2011 which does print and promotions for local bands and businesses.

Albany

In Focus: Slick Rick The Ruler takes crowd on a great adventure at Alive at 5

George Fazio Jun 25, 2019

Slick Rick the Ruler was joined by DJ T.G.I.F and Giant Gorilla Dog Thing for Albany's Alive at 5 summer concert series at its location under I-787 on Thursday, June 20. Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, known to the world as Slick Rick and…

Albany

Photo Gallery: Lark Fest

George Fazio Sep 26, 2018

Albany's Lark Fest 2018 featured beautiful late summer weather and local acts including opener The Ryan Leddick Trio, Bendt, and Mirk who released their fourth album Sense the night before. Kimono Dragons and Victory Soul Orchestra w/ J.B.,…

Bluegrass/Country

Photo Gallery: Rockin’ on the River with Skeeter Creek and Sydney Worthley

George Fazio Aug 24, 2018

Sydney Worthley opened for local country rockers Skeeter Creek on the rain date for their show earlier this summer at Troy's Rockin' on the River. Worthley played songs from her album Strong as well as a few covers with a mix of Alt rock…

Albany

Photo Gallery: Sir Sly and The Late Shift at Alive at Five

George Fazio Aug 5, 2018

For the final installment of Albany's Alive at Five summer concert series, the rain location at the Corning boat launch played host to local opener The Late Shift and Los Angeles based Indie band Sir Sly. Formed in 2012 by lead singer…

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery: Rubblebucket at Troy’s Rockin’ on the River

George Fazio Aug 4, 2018

What started out as a rainy day in Troy led to a beautiful night of music with Rubblebucket, And the Kids, and Onlyness. Rubblebucket band leader Kalmia Traver and Alex Toth lead the group with a mix of dance rhythms with colorful costumes…

Albany

Photo Gallery: Yonder Mountain String Band at Alive at Five

George Fazio Aug 1, 2018

For the penultimate Alive at Five at Jennings Landing in Albany, Colorado's Yonder Mountain String Band brought out their jamgrass sound for the second time in four years at the free summer concert series. It was a hot Albany day, and as…

Funk/Soul/R&B

Gabriel Sanchez Presents The Prince Experience at Rockin on the River

George Fazio Jul 29, 2018

Gabriel Sanchez started The Prince Experience as a small local theatre production of Purple Rain which has expanded into a night of unbelievable entertainment. Costumes and choreographed dances really had the Troy waterfront rocking and…

Albany

Third World and Mixed Roots Blend Genres During Alive at Five

George Fazio Jul 26, 2018

Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands and one of Jamaica's most popular crossover acts, mixing R&B, funk, pop, and rock creating a style of reggae fusion. Thursday, July 19 they brought their talents to Riverfront Park in…

Jam/Progressive

Photo Gallery: Blues for Breakfast Makes a Splash at Troy’s Rockin’ on the River

George Fazio Jun 29, 2018

Burlington's Blues for Breakfast performed for Deadheads dancing in the rain at Troy's Rockin' on the River on June 27. Over the course of three hours, the Seth Yacavone led Dead tribute band performed a wide array of Grateful Americana and…

Blues/Jazz

Photo Gallery: Wurliday and Super Doppler at Troy’s Rockin’ on the River

George Fazio Jun 22, 2018

Rockin' on the River in Troy hosted Albany's Wurliday on June 20 for some lively funk and soul, with guest vocals by Tyrone Hartzog and Ilana Morris, and led by Justin Henricks on guitar. Super Doppler followed with their brand of country…

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