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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.

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

Hearing Aide: Velocihamster ‘Balls To The Wall’

Timothy J. Bopp Feb 2, 2021

Milwaukee, WI based lap steel guitarist, Sean Williamson, is back under his alter ego Velocihamster, with the release of his sophomore album Balls to the Wall. Williamson, who also plays guitar in R&B Milwaukee based bands Shonn Hinton…

Album Reviews

P(x3) Stargazer: EDM For The Apocalypse

Timothy J. Bopp Dec 7, 2020

Let’s face it, the year 2020 has been a spectacular gigantic bust. Pandemic, protests, self-imposed isolation and political strife have become the new normal and we are all a bit tired of the daily drama we are forced to endure. For…

Reviews

Carnival Crash: A Legacy of NYC Post-Punk found within ‘It Is A Happy Man’

Timothy J. Bopp Nov 17, 2020

New York City was much different in the early 1980s then it is today, and without Carnival Crash. The city had a dangerous seediness that was fueled by a Reagan era recession and a deadly arms race that was being perpetrated between the…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: The Wood Brothers ‘Live At The Fillmore’

Timothy J. Bopp Sep 7, 2019

Since their inception back in 2004, The Wood Brothers have been creating their own flavor of American traditional music on their own terms. The trio is comprised of brothers Chris (bass & vocals) and Oliver (guitar & vocals) Wood…

Artist Profile

Till The Earth Live At Chatham Brewery

Timothy J. Bopp Aug 30, 2019

Till The Earth will be performing live at Chatham Brewing on Friday September 6 at 9:00PM. The five piece rock outfit has been creating and performing music around the Capital District since 2017 and is primarily comprised of former…

Jam/Progressive

Chris Fisher and Conehead Buddha Gifts Hometown Reunion

Timothy J. Bopp Jul 7, 2019

Virginia, there is a Santa Claus; and he has granted all of the good and bad children of the Capital District a very precious present, a Conehead Buddha reunion show! A night filled with frolicking funk and ska that only this classic jam…

Album Reviews

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…

Album Reviews

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…