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Jeff Ayers has been a part of the Upstate New York music scene for the better part of two decades. He is a classically trained violinist, playing with the Empire State Youth Orchestra program as a child, and also playing electric violin in the progressive metal band Lore(1997-2003), and the experimental rock and roll band Skeletons in the Piano(2008-2014). He has shifted focus to his love of writing, studying creative writing and journalism at SUNY Oswego, and currently reviewing comic books for Comic Book Herald and graphic novels for Graphic Novel Reporter. His love of music keeps him connected to the thriving music scene in this area, and he is also working on an illustrated collection of short stories with the incredible local fine artist, Matt Mrowka.

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GWAR just unveiled new Front Woman!

Jeff Ayers
Gwar continues to keep things interesting. After the sudden passing of Oderous Urungus (Dave Brockie) this year, the band has been a little quiet about who would fill in. They have went on record saying that they asked many older characters…
Albany

Clutch Returns to Upstate New York

Jeff Ayers
It’s that time of year again. Heavy Earth Rockers, Clutch, are returning to Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, New York on Saturday, Sept. 6. The band will likely hold court to a packed house, as they seem to bring out fans from all…