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Pat is a music photographer and journalist based in Albany, NY, with a lifelong passion for photography. Living his life through a lens, he captures the energy and emotion of live performances, telling stories that words can’t. His camera is the tool he uses to freeze the essence of music.
Pat’s goal is simple: to make music look as good as it sounds. Believing the visual side of music is just as powerful, he creates images that elevate the experience for both fans and artists. Each shot captures the soul of the music, preserving its impact long after the last note fades.
As the Sound Mind Live Benefit concert approaches on May 18th at the Brooklyn Paramount, we continue a series of interviews with artists taking the stage at this powerful, purpose-driven event. Following a recent conversation with MILCK,…
Orleans Brings Harmony and Heart to Universal Preservation Hall
On Friday, May 2, the hallowed room of Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs echoed with more than just music. They resonated with memories, joy and the enduring spirit of Orleans. Celebrating over 50 years of music-making, the…
A Wild Night at The Park Theater: Unfinish’d Bizness & Lovesick Duo Light Up Hudson
Saturday, May 3 at The Park Theater in Hudson was a seismic celebration of rockabilly grit, blues and outlaw country—shaken into a cocktail that would’ve made Johnny Cash crack a grin. With the fiercely talented Unfinish’d Bizness igniting…
Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone: Soul, Power and Pure Presence in Albany
On April 29, the Palace Theatre in Albany played host to a night of soul and fire as Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge brought their co-headlining spring tour to town.
The audience was an inter-generational blend of devoted fans and…
When MILCK sings, the world listens. An interview with Connie Lim
Connie Lim, better known as MILCK, is the fearless singer and songwriter who turned personal survival into a global battle cry. When her song “Quiet” went viral, it didn’t just make headlines it lit a fire across continents.
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The Used Set Fire to Nostalgia at Irving Plaza
Twenty-five years into their career, The Used aren't coasting on nostalgia, they've weaponized it. The second night of their three night residency at Irving Plaza on April 21st wasn't a concert, it was a glorified emotional riot. A shrine…
In Focus: Wild Adriatic Album Release Party at Putnam Place
There was a familiar electricity in the air at Putnam Place on Friday April 18, equal parts hometown pride and rock-and-roll revival as Wild Adriatic had a long-awaited return to the stage that wasn’t just another gig. It was a homecoming,…
Strings Attached: Chris Cain Is Electric In Woodstock
Some shows leave you entertained — and then there are shows like Chris Cain’s at the Colony in Woodstock, where you walk out inspired, uplifted, and in absolute awe. On Tuesday, April 15, the acclaimed bluesman took the stage before an…
Woodstock Home Aid Presents: Mountain Music Rescue
On Saturday, May 31, the heart of Woodstock will beat for Asheville, NC, as Woodstock Home Aid presents Mountain Music Rescue—an evening of music, community, and healing—at The Station Bar and Curio from 4PM to 10PM.
This isn’t just…
Carrying the Flame: Duane Betts and the Evolution of Southern Rock at The Egg in Albany
There are concerts that entertain, and then there are nights like this—where the music feels like a thread, stitching together decades of soul and sound. Duane Betts and his band, Palmetto Motel, didn’t just take the stage on Wednesday,…