It was a full house and a packed floor at Upstate Concert Hall on April 4 for Mister F and co-headliners Twiddle and Kung Fu. The night started early bringing throngs of people into the Clifton Park venue at 7 pm to see Albany locals Mister F. The band played a fantastic opening set and made […]
Twiddle and Kung Fu Team up for ‘Dirty Dozen Tour’ With Four Shows in New York
The Dirty Dozen Tour features 12 massive performances from Co-Headlining musical acts of Twiddle and Kung-Fu. Syracuse will be their second date of the run, following Buffalo, before traveling to Albany, New York City and making their way for Atlanta. Due to the fact that both bands will be headlining the tour, fans will have […]
Deadmau5 to Release, ‘5 Years of Mau5’
Since 2008, Deadmau5, aka Joel Zimmerman, has made quite the mark on the music scene as well as the public eye. Known for his giant mouse head, progressive electronic dance music and frequent tendency to openly speak his mind – Zimmerman’s rise to the top has been impressive and entertaining, to say the least. Setting […]
Film Review: ‘What’s In My Baggie?’ a Look into the Bunk Police and the ever Growing Drug Culture
For years there has been a significant presence of drug use at live music concerts and festivals. Rules and regulations may be placed in attempts to crack down on the buying and selling of illegal substances, but like it or not the drugs do not stop flowing. Up until the past few years there was […]
Bella Terra Leaves its Mark on the Summer Festival Season
Year after year festivals come and go from the circuit. These festivals open up new venues, new bands, and new experiences, but it isn’t until a festival has been around long enough to establish itself that you recognize the importance of all of these new avenues for the music world. Bella Terra has continuously outdone […]
Excitement Builds as 2014 Catskill Chill Approaches
That time of year is slowly but steadily approaching where the leaves begin to change, the air becomes crisp and Summer festival season becomes just a memory. And so begins the countdown for the Catskill Chill. Each year Catskill Chill Festival brings a phenomenal lineup and a perfect end to the Summer festival season. Nestled […]
Bella Terra, Back and Better Than Ever for 2014
The beautifully scenic back drop of Upstate New York, art, music, and vendors means it must be time for another year of Bella Terra. Since 2009 Bella Terra has made its mark on the Upstate festival scene bringing a collaboration of multi-genre artists that span from Hip Hop, EDM, drum and bass, jam, bluegrass and […]
Hudson Project held great potential, but turned into a muddy mess
The potential for the Hudson Project was endless. With MCP presents backing major festivals like Camp Bisco and Counterpoint, and with a lineup blending such a wide variety of fantastic acts everyone had very high expectations for the inaugural year of this fest. The first qualm that many of the patrons had, had been the […]
Phish Close Three Night SPAC Run in Full Force
The experience that “is” Summer Phish is not easily comprehended by those who have not yet partaken. It is unlike any other show or concert, with a fan base that travels from all over the country, and sometimes world, to come together for a brilliant evening of lights, music and a crowd experience opposed by […]
Venue Profile: The Hollow Revitalizes Historic Downtown Albany
The Hollow at 79 North Pearl street in Albany has quickly become one of the most recognized venues for excellent live music, with a great history of hosting up-and-coming bands and nationally touring acts alike. The venue is quaintly nestled just doors down from Albany’s historic Lodge’s clothing store and The Palace Theater, placed directly in […]