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Jacob Pitts is a graduate of the University at Albany, where he studied English and journalism. He was awarded Hudson Valley Community College's first-ever Maureen P. Hood Award for excellence in English studies, and he's previously written for the Hudsonian and the Albany Student Press. He also loves reading, playing the piano, and writing fiction stories.

Classical

Pianist Holly Bowling To Stream “The Wilderness Sessions” From National Parks

Jacob L. Pitts Sep 2, 2020

Holly Bowling is taking her talents to the great outdoors. Ahead of her upcoming Grateful Dead album Seeking All That’s Still Unsung, the San Francisco pianist will stream weekly performances from Yosemite, the Badlands, and more. “The…

Podcast

“Groove Therapy” Podcast Promotes Health, Hugs, And Rock & Roll

Jacob L. Pitts Sep 1, 2020

“Groove Therapy,” a new podcast combining live music with health and wellness, launched in late August. Produced by Osiris Media and available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify, “Groove Therapy” explores the effects music can have on our…

Exclusive

Premiere: In 2020 And Beyond, Added Color Yearn For “Something Better”

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 26, 2020

In a year where things can’t seem to get any worse, Added Color provides a rare hopeful vision. The Brazilian-American Brooklyn rock band returns with their new song “Something Better,” the lead single for their upcoming November EP, If…

Folk/Americana

Caffe Lena Adds New Classes To Music School

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 26, 2020

This fall, Saratoga’s Caffe Lena is expanding its music school. First announced back in January, the Caffe Lena School of Music has proven so popular it’s offering even more classes for children and adults alike. Photo from Caffè Lena's…

Uncategorized

Mariah Carey Saves The Day With “The Rarities”

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 25, 2020

Mariah Carey announced her upcoming compilation album, The Rarities, out on October 2. While the Songbird Supreme has previously released seven compilation albums, The Rarities is the first to feature new material instead of past hits. The…

Queens

Flushing Town Hall Goes Around The World In 30 Days

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 25, 2020

Flushing Town Hall is joining Global Music Month with a virtual concert series. A collective of world music festivals and events across the U.S. and Canada, GMM 2020 consists of 19 presenting organizations. Throughout September, the…

Pop

Taylor Swift Spills “Cardigan” Secrets, Releases Bonus Track “The Lakes”

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 21, 2020

Sure to delight English teachers everywhere, Taylor Swift has released a literary analysis of her “Cardigan” music video. A Vevo Footnotes exclusive, the singer long known for her hidden Easter eggs revealed them all at once. She also…

Poughkeepsie

Bardavon Pays Tribute To Bob Dylan’s ‘Highway 61 Revisited’

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 18, 2020

The Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie has temporarily closed its doors, but the music is still coming. Their “Albums Revisited” streaming series will resume on Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m., with a tribute to Bob Dylan’s Highway 61…

Streams

Cortland’s Porchfest Moves to Radio this weekend

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 15, 2020

Cortland’s fifth annual Porchfest is hitting the radio on Sunday, August 16. Due to safety concerns about gathering crowds, the previously front porch event is making its way to Cortland’s WXHC 101.5 FM. Other avenues to listen include…

Hip Hop/Rap

Cardi B’s “WAP” Misses the Mark

Jacob L. Pitts Aug 10, 2020

Cardi B broke the internet on Friday, August 7 with her new song and video “WAP.” Featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the song serves as a comeback for both of them. “WAP” has ignited controversy for many reasons, but its lyrical content is…

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