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Zak Radick is a concert photographer/rock journalist based out of Albany, NY. He comes to NYS Music with an extensive background in local TV News, video editing and a keen interest in documentary filmmaking. In recent years he’s also become obsessed with collecting gig posters. In his ‘spare’ time, Zak is also an accomplished bowler with more than a dozen sanctioned 300 games to his credit.

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The NolaNauts Bring the Big Easy to Woodstock

Zak Radick Aug 22, 2025

In a town known for its storied musical legacy, The Colony was bursting with a fresh jolt of funk-fueled Bourbon Street energy on August 13th, when Albany-based ensemble The NolaNauts delivered a performance that felt more like a New…

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Cool Cool Cool Keep It Spicy in Funk-Fueled Return to Saratoga Springs

Zak Radick Aug 19, 2025

On a steamy Thursday night in Saratoga Springs, the only thing hotter than the weather was the lineup inside Putnam Place. The August 14th double-bill of Cool Cool Cool and Capital Zen turned the beloved Spa City venue into a full-blown…

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Global Sensation: KALEO Captivates in Albany

Zak Radick Aug 8, 2025

From Iceland to Albany. When KALEO’s “Mixed Emotions Tour” rolled into Empire Live on Tuesday, August 5th, the vibe was immaculate despite a last-minute venue change from Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady. Fans, initially confused, quickly…

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The Heavy Heavy Deliver a One-of-a-Kind Night in Woodstock

Zak Radick Aug 5, 2025

It was a night where dreams felt tangible, history hummed in the rafters, and the spirit of Woodstock came alive again, this time, through the reverb-soaked sounds of The Heavy Heavy and the soulful storytelling of Dutch singer-songwriter…

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Ta Ta For Now: The New Mastersounds Say Farewell to Albany with a Funk-Soaked Blowout

Zak Radick Jul 23, 2025

On a sweltering Thursday night in Albany, UK funk icons The New Mastersounds delivered the kind of show that turns into legend. One of those nights where the grooves are too deep, the crowd too electric, and the sense of finality too…

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White Denim at Assembly: A Masterclass in Modern Rock

Zak Radick Jul 22, 2025

In the upstairs auditorium of a renovated elementary school, where school assemblies once echoed with childhood chatter, flag salutes, and student recitals, a different kind of lesson was in session on Wednesday, July 16th. At Assembly in…

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Rockin’ on the River: Ginger Geezus Brings Big Riffs and Personality to Troy

Zak Radick Jul 16, 2025

Still echoing with patriotic pride from the 4th of July, Troy’s Riverfront Park sizzled under summer skies as the city’s beloved Rockin’ on The River concert series continued its electric run on Wednesday, July 9. Bringing the Collar City…

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Alive at 5: Neal Francis Brings Funk, Freedom, and Soul to Albany

Zak Radick Jun 18, 2025

There are nights in Albany when music, community, and celebration collide in perfect harmony and June 12th was one of them. As Funk and Pride Night took over Alive at 5’s new home on Broadway, the city’s summer concert series welcomed…

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The Extra Mile: Okkervil River & The Antlers Brilliant in Connecticut Collaboration

Zak Radick Jun 17, 2025

There are concerts you attend out of convenience, and then there are the ones you chase miles away, days circled on your calendar, shows you just know are going to be one-of-a-kind. The Antlers and Okkervil River’s joint performance at The…

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Good For You: Houndmouth Return to Woodstock for Sold-Out Barn Burner

Zak Radick Jun 13, 2025

Equal parts barnburner and back-porch confessional, Houndmouth brought their unmistakable blend of alternative blues, rock, and Americana to the storied Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Tuesday, June 10. The sold-out crowd packed…

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