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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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Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Lifts Albany’s Spirit to New Heights

zak radick Mar 15, 2023

Transporting Albany to interstellar dimension, it was another hip shaking, foot stomping, groovy good time at Lark Hall on Thursday, March 9th as Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country made their other-worldly debut at the recently revitalized…

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Aqueous Fans Brave Albany Blizzard for Bittersweet Send-Off

zak radick Mar 8, 2023

Emotions ran high over the weekend as Buffalo jam band Aqueous made their final Albany appearance before setting off on indefinite hiatus. Braving snowy weather and treacherous travel conditions, there was no turning back for the plethora…

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Hayley Jane and the Hold On Honeys Share ‘The Weight’ in Albany

zak radick Feb 9, 2023

Captivating the audience with beautiful harmonies and songs of both heartbreak and hope, Hayley Jane and the Hold On Honeys put on a stellar performance at Lark Hall in Albany on February 2nd. Collaborating with each other for the first…

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Jon Spencer & the Hitmakers Get It Lit at Lark Hall

zak radick Feb 3, 2023

Iconic underground punk-blues rocker Jon Spencer is back and with him is a whole new band of misfits, The HITmakers. Making a stop at Lark Hall in Albany on January 31st, the highly entertaining and outspoken group unleashed an explosive…

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Spafford Brings “Dream” Jams to Fairfield at The Warehouse FTC

zak radick Jan 31, 2023

Recharged and reborn, the “new look” Spafford have been on fire as of late. Have you been paying attention to their FREE live-streams? We have, and that’s why when the band rolled though Fairfield, Connecticut on January 26th and the FOMO…

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Welcome to Hell: Death Kings Thrash Garcia’s at UM After-Party

zak radick Jan 27, 2023

“Welcome to Hell” shouted Ryan Stasik from the stage as fans marched into Garcia’s directly following the Umphrey’s McGee show on Saturday, January 21st in Port Chester. It was a big night for the bass player. Not only was he celebrating…

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Umphrey’s McGee Celebrates 25 Years with Port Chester Birthday Bash

zak radick Jan 26, 2023

Where does the time go? A lot can happen over the course of 25 years, but for a rock band, sticking together that long isn’t typically one of them. From the beginning, however, Umphrey’s McGee has never been a typical band. Often…

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In Focus: The Ballroom Thieves at the Park Theater in Glens Falls

zak radick Dec 16, 2022

It was a splendid evening for mid-week melodies, hump-day harmonies and independent live music in Glens Falls Wednesday, December 7th as fans of all ages filled the Park Theater for a captivating performance by The Ballroom Thieves and…

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dogs in a Pile Keep It Heady in Albany

zak radick Dec 14, 2022

A flocking good time was had in downtown Albany as two of the jam scenes hottest acts – Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Dogs in a Pile - teamed up for an unforgettable evening of ‘bird-dogging’ at Empire Live on Friday, December 9th. …

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Such a Night: Second Annual ‘Last Waltz on Lark Street’ a Rambling Success

zak radick Dec 1, 2022

Family, friends, local musicians and fans of The Band's 'Last Waltz' got into the Thanksgiving spirit a day early at Lark Hall in Albany on Wednesday, November 23rd. Based on an idea conceived by drummer Joe Sorbero and building…

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