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I am a 40 year old site service worker at The College of Nano Scale Science and Engineering. I have a passion for writing and music. Graduating from Plattsburgh State University with an English degree was really a positive experience for me, one in which has taught me skills helping me grasp the language, both verbally and on a writing platform. I enjoy doing things, such as family outings, running, hiking, and of course catching as much live music as possible

Alternative/Indie

The National: The Band an Ocean could not Break

Jimmy Chambers Aug 12, 2016

North Adams Mass sits in the nook of the Berkshires, a quaint college town known for its art, culture and its museums. Mass MOCA, (MOCA being short for Museum of Contemporary Art) hosts hundreds of displays as well as musical events. On…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: The Felice Brothers- Life in the Dark

Jimmy Chambers Aug 10, 2016

The Felice Brothers album, Life in the Dark, to be released on June 24, is a great example of how to be a relevant folk band. Many bands feel they need to discuss the good ole days or life out on the farm, but the Felice Brothers largely…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: BREN ‘Hot Lunch’

Jimmy Chambers Apr 23, 2016

BREN, from Plattsburgh, have just released their debut EP, Hot Lunch. In a world where many will say punk rock is dead or watered down, those skeptics have not heard BREN. BREN is a three piece ensemble that can honestly call their music…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Trinity Park Radio “TPR Comes Alive”

Jimmy Chambers Feb 25, 2016

TPR, short for Trinity Park Radio, just released a live album playfully titled TPR Comes Alive. Many nuances throughout this album make it an unique adventure from Cleveland to Chicago (more on that later), and these fun loving college guys…

Show Reviews

Camp Bisco: New Place, Better Party

Jimmy Chambers Jul 24, 2015

Walking into Camp Bisco was quite different this year than in years past. For starters, the bikers were replaced with police which kept things on the up and up and lead to a safer vibe throughout. As I walked in, there were two rows of your…

Berkshires

Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival: A Solid Way to Kick off Summer

Jimmy Chambers Jul 23, 2015

In the foothills of the Berkshire mountains, lies the quaint town of North Adams, Massachusetts. In a town known for its fine dining, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a plethora of museums, one of its finest landmarks is Mass…

Features

Camp Bisco to get Wet at Montage Mountain

Jimmy Chambers Jul 11, 2015

After a year's hiatus and a change in venue, Camp Bisco is back and moving to a site that offers fans a better experience at Montage Mountain in beautiful Scranton, Pennsylvania on July 16-18th. Campers will be treated to a water park, as…

Jam/Progressive

Particle Welcomes Spring to Putnam Den

Jimmy Chambers Mar 28, 2015

Although it may have been the first day of spring, the weather didn't seem to know that. People were walking briskly to escape the cold and get into Putnam Den where it's always hot and always a guaranteed good time. As the night started…

Features

Phish vs. WWE

Jimmy Chambers Mar 27, 2015

Since the inception of Phish and their unique setlist styling, there have been many games played, fantasy setlists written and a fascination with show stats. There are a few fun things that haven't been done though. With Wrestlemania 31…

Saratoga Springs

An Interview with Steve Molitz of Particle

Jimmy Chambers Mar 17, 2015

NYS Music recently has a chance to sit down and talk to Steve Molitz of Particle about all things going on Particle. Particle have always had an eclectic mix of musicians. From moe. guitarist Al Schiner to the legendary Joe Satriani, the…

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