Author

Jeff Ayers 35 posts 0 comments

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.

Albany

Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat Deliver a Solid Rock Outing at Times Union Center

Jeff Ayers Oct 2, 2014

Rock music was alive and well at the Times Union Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. Two of the most popular heavy rock bands in the mainstream radio today, Volbeat and Five Finger Death Punch, brought the noise and the fun to a semi packed house…

Interviews

Interview: Rob Caggiano of Volbeat talks tour with Five Finger Death Punch and coming back to…

Jeff Ayers Sep 22, 2014

The massive success of Volbeat and Five Finger Death Punch in the last year has led to a co-headlining tour that is built on epic proportions. The lineup is filled out by rockers Hellyeah and Nothing More, and will wind up playing two shows…

Albany

The End Men get the tour send off they need from The Low Beat in Albany

Jeff Ayers Sep 22, 2014

For a thursday night in Albany, New York, there sure was a good amount of rock and roll to be had. On Central Avenue in particular, where four small bands from New York state converged to bring a huge night of music. The End Men, from…

Interviews

Interview: Dan Maines, bassist of Clutch, talks Upstate NY, a new record, and The Walking Dead

Jeff Ayers Sep 20, 2014

When Clutch came to Upstate Concert Hall in September, I was lucky enough to sit down with the bassist, Dan Maines. The lineup of the band has added members to it’s roster over the years, but the core lineup of Dan, Neil Fallon, Jean-Paul…

Capital Region

GWAR just unveiled new Front Woman!

Jeff Ayers Sep 19, 2014

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

Black Crown Initiate and Rivers of Nihil set to bring explosive energy to Bogies in Albany

Jeff Ayers Sep 19, 2014

No stranger to bringing quality music to the area, Bogies in Albany is at it again on Sunday, September 21st. A co-headlining onslaught of heavy music in Rivers of Nihil and Black Crown Initiate, with some great local openers to round out…

Albany

Interview: American Sharks talk Touring and Having a Great Time at Upstate Concert Hall

Jeff Ayers Sep 18, 2014

Good bands and fun times seem to come out of Texas a lot these days. American Sharks are a prime example of the type of music and tour ethos that can be attributed to bands like The Sword and The Black Angels. After their head-turning set…

Albany

Times Union Center in Albany gets ready to host Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Hellyeah and…

Jeff Ayers Sep 17, 2014

This fall marks one of the most sought after tours in recent memory. The incredible co-lining onslaught of Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat has been an idea in the works for some time, with both bands finally hitting the road together…

Capital Region

Clutch Brings Earth Rocker to Upstate Concert Hall

Jeff Ayers Sep 15, 2014

In Upstate New York, it is that special time of the year again. Time for the leaves to change, the nights to get colder, and Clutch to return to the area. For much of their 24 years of playing, they have managed to always make Upstate a…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Jesus Christ and the Hallucinogenic Allstars Bring Salvation and Metal to the Putnam Den

Jeff Ayers Sep 13, 2014

The time had come for metal to return to Saratoga Springs. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Putnam Den held court for Jesus Christ and the Hallucinogenic Allstars (JCHA) monthly residency, where they bring the best in hard rock and metal from locals…

Older Posts

Newer Posts