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Michael is a freelance journalist by trade, and a financial representative by profession. His reporting has covered a wide variety of topics including album reviews, sports, local history, climate change and Internet security. He has earned bylines with The Harlem Valley Times, The Spotlight, The Colonie Sports Tracker, 8Ball Music and Upstate Metal.

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Frost Ridge Legal Battles

Michael Hallisey Jun 12, 2014

Frost Ridge Campgrounds boasts a long history - 50 years, to be exact - for being a site to see live music. Nestled deep within the farmlands and orchards of Western New York, it lends to an intimate, outdoor venue for live music, while…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Tesla ‘Simplicity’

Michael Hallisey Jun 10, 2014

As Generation X approaches their 40s, many catch themselves reciting the Old Man's diatribe, "Back in my time". But, when the conversation gravitates towards music, it's difficult to argue against those who wish to harken back to what was…

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Plattsburgh ROTA Gallery to Showcase Poetry and Hip Hop

Michael Hallisey Jun 10, 2014

The ROTA Gallery and Studios will host an evening of wordplay and music on Tuesday, June 17th, as Amherst, MA based artists Dann Lawrence and Brainwave Bionics perform in Plattsburgh as part of a summer tour. Sharing the bill will be North…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Let Go Daylight ‘Traditions Carved by Wounded Hands’

Michael Hallisey Jun 9, 2014

Heavily steeped in the sounds of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, let go daylight - they seem to market themselves in lower case - is an amalgamation of Troy musicians that have crossed over from several different bands to collaborate on…

Albany

Saving Abel Turn Bus Around: Albany show canceled

Michael Hallisey Jun 6, 2014

Less than 24 hours before their scheduled concert at Monirae's in Pennellville, NY - while en route to Upstate New York - Saving Abel announced that they won't be there. Members of the band reportedly broke away from their recording…

Interviews

Interview: Tech and Music with DJ Scarecrow

Michael Hallisey Jun 5, 2014

Back in May we rejoiced over the celebration of Geek Week, and had plans on speaking with DJ Scarecrow out of Albany about how advancements in technology have influenced his craft. But, our schedules conflicted, and we couldn't get…

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Norwood Village Green Concert Series

Michael Hallisey Jun 5, 2014

The Norwood Village Green Concert Series has spent the past four decades providing free music to the North Country community. Norwood, which is approximately ten miles north of Potsdam, is truly Upstate and well beyond the reaches of…

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Basilica Hudson Gearing Up for Soundscape 2014

Michael Hallisey Jun 4, 2014

The Basilica Hudson recently announced an abridged lineup for Soundscape 2014 for September. The two-night affair promises at least the following five acts for September 12th and 13th: Swans, Deafheaven, Tim Hecker, Julia Holter, and…

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Yes Dropping ‘Heaven & Earth’ in July

Michael Hallisey Jun 4, 2014

In a day where digital music is more common for the everyday consumer than owning an album, that doesn't necessarily hold true when it comes to Yes. Yes, the iconic progressive rock band that has sold 40 million albums over the past 40…

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Peakin’ (And Leavin’) at the Beacon for The Allman Brothers

Michael Hallisey Jun 3, 2014

The Allman Brothers Band has called it quits - in their Monday statement to announce the makeup shows the band had canceled at the Beacon Theatre in New York City when Gregg Allman fell ill in March, the band stated the October dates will…

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