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Timothy J. Bopp is a native of Schenectady, NY who has earned a BA degree in Communications from SUNY Brockport. Tim is a former IATSE Stagehand and long time music lover. He currently works as an IT Specialist for the NYS Attorney Generals Office. Tim enjoys music festivals and riding his collection of vintage Japanese motorcycles.

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Hearing Aide: Ignis ‘Mirrorless’

Timothy J. Bopp Jun 22, 2019

Albany based duo, Ignis, released their sophomore LP Mirrorless on June 10. The unique styling of the record, comprised of brothers Colby and Tristan Beach. A background in piano from a very early age led both brothers to take on other…

Albany

Hearing Aide: Hasty Page ‘Things To Do Before I Die’

Timothy J. Bopp Jun 21, 2019

Hasty Page's Official release Party for Things To Do Before I Die is set for June 21 at The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio located in Albany NY. Tickets are $12.00 and the show kicks off at 8:00PM. The band will be continuing to…

Albany

Hearing Aide: The Slaughterhouse Chorus ‘….In The Name Of Progress’

Timothy J. Bopp May 29, 2019

Since its inception back in 2009 Albany based punk band, The Slaughterhouse Chorus, have been taking no prisoners with their aggressive, in-your-face musical style. With the release of their fourth record, ...In The Name Of Progress, the…

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Hearing Aid: J.J. Cale ‘Stay Around’

Timothy J. Bopp May 11, 2019

Legendary songwriter, guitarist and singer, J.J. Cale, was taken from us back in 2013, but his musical legacy will live on forever. His catalog of tunes have shaped lives, influenced musical styles and helped make the careers of more than…

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Hearing Aide: Carly Beth ‘Sleepless Lullaby’

Timothy J. Bopp Apr 25, 2019

Twenty year old piano prodigy Carly Beth Hand has matured considerably in her musical evolution since her first LP Taking Flight was released at the tender age of 15 in 2014. Beth, who is a native of the sleepy little town Grand Island, NY…

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Hearing Aide: The Wind + The Wave ‘Human Beings Let You Down’

Timothy J. Bopp Feb 10, 2019

The Austin, Texas based duo, The Wind and The Wave are no strangers to hard work. Since their formation back in 2012, Dwight Baker and Patty Lynn have recorded three full length albums, multiple EPs, endured an exhausting…

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Hearing Aide: BoomBox ‘Western Voodoo’

Timothy J. Bopp Nov 2, 2018

It's been a busy two years for the EM musical maestros BoomBox since the departure of original member Russ Randolph in 2016. Founder Zion Rock Godchaux put the time to good use with the addition of new musical partner DJ Harry and the…

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Hearing Aide: Waydown Wailers ‘Backland Blues’

Timothy J. Bopp Jul 21, 2018

The Canton, NY based electric blues outfit Waydown Wailers have released Backland Blues, their third album released on Woodstock Records. The band, which was formed in 2011, is composed of brothers David Parker (vocals, guitar) and…

Blues/Jazz

The John Butler Trio: An Aussie Family Affair At Albany’s Egg

Timothy J. Bopp Jul 17, 2018

The John Butler Trio and special guest Mama Kin Spender performed at Albany's Empire Performing Arts Center on Thursday, July 12 to a packed house of enthusiastic fans. The two Australian-based bands have a very special connection - their…

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Hearing Aide: Dana Fuchs ‘Love Lives On’

Timothy J. Bopp May 7, 2018

It was the immortal bluesman B.B. King who once deftly stated "As long as people have problems, the blues can never die." New Jersey native and soul singer extraordinaire Dana Fuchs is living proof that the King of the Blues was right on…

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