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Stephanie Bartik 15 posts 0 comments
Never underestimate the power, and the gift, of live bands!
I am grateful I can be a small part of it.
I caught the photo bug at a very young age, watching my father and uncle who were both photographers, going to 'shoot brides' on the weekends. I dabbled in many genres of photography, weddings, families, real estate and corporate headshots. While I still do other types, band photography is the one I am most passionate about. I don't want to just take a picture, I want the viewer to experience the feeling of the show as if they were there.
Support your local music and musicians!
Fans braved frigid temperatures and snow at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, NY on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 for A Day to Remember.
A Day to Remember is headlining The Degenerates Tour, which began its2-month tour on…
In Focus: Marshall Tucker Band Keeps Southern Rock Alive At The Skyloft
The Marshall Tucker Band was 'born' in Spartanburg, S.C. when Doug Gray teamed up with Tommy and Toy Caldwell, Paul T. Riddle, George McCorkle, and Jerry Eubanks. The name "Marshall Tucker" came from a piano tuner whose name was found on a…
Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule Dazzle Albany
Gov’t Mule and Warren Haynes made a stop on their Bring On The Music fall tour on September 19 with a performance at Albany's Palace Theatre. The name of the tour is a play on the band’s new concert film and corresponding live album, Bring…
The Who Knock It Out Of The Park At Fenway
A full 48-piece orchestra filled the Fenway Park stage on September 13 to back up and showcase a long list of Who tunes, many of which were from the band’s two great blockbuster albums - Quadrophenia and Tommy. The latter helped coin the…
A Shot of Poison – The Perfect Antidote for Boring Music
There was nothing but a good time at Orange County Chopper Cafe in Newburgh, NY on Saturday, July 13. The crowd was on their feet dancing and singing along as if it was 1990. Before Shot of Poison took the stage, The Beacon River Dogs…
RadioRadioX Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Chrome Food and Spirits in Waterford, NY was the site of a recent anniversary party for the Capital Region’s newest online local radio station, RadioRadioX. Founded on July 10, 2018 by local musicians, Art Fredette and Ralph Renna, the…
The BrokenHearted – Tom Petty Tribute gives us ‘The Best of Everything’
The BrokenHearted - Tom Petty tribute band, has a goal to produce the "vibe" of a Tom Petty show. Johnny insists he is not Tom Petty, but rather a really big fan who loves the music. I believe many will disagree when Johnny takes the…
In Focus: A Taste of the Islands Land in Albany with Reggae’s Culture
Culture is reggae’s most dominating harmony group. Born in the 70′s golden age of reggae, Culture gained acclaim for its long series of classic “roots” albums. Joseph Hill, singer and songwriter for the legendary Jamaican vocal trio,…
RATT Rocks the Skyloft
RATT's In Your Direction Tour made its eighth stop of the 17-show tour at the dazzling new Skyloft in Albany, NY on Friday, July 5 and did not disappoint. Rumors were swirling, claiming the show might be canceled due to poor ticket sales,…
In Focus: Kiss Jupiter Hall Goodbye With Revenge Tribute
The final show at Jupiter Hall, Albany, NY
On Friday night, June 14, Albany's Jupiter Hall closed their stage for the last time; but before the darkness, the venue was alive with flashing lights, fans, great music - and snow!
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