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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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Saratoga Magic: Goose Scintillates in SPAC Return

Zak Radick Sep 11, 2024

Soaring to spectacular heights for two nights in Saratoga Springs, indie-improv groove sensation Goose delivered a pair of performances that felt more like a homecoming celebration than rock concerts. After playing to their largest ever…

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Megadeth Seeks to Destroy All Enemies in Albany on September 10

Zak Radick Sep 6, 2024

Get ready headbangers, your chance to witness one of the most iconic bands in heavy music history is right around the corner. Fresh off destroying throat cancer, Dave Mustaine’s legendary Megadeth are back and bringing their “Destroy All…

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Neon Pill: The Legend of Cage the Elephant Grows in Saratoga Springs

Zak Radick Aug 21, 2024

Rolling into SPAC for the Neon Pill tour, Grammy award winning rockers Cage the Elephant put on a performance for the ages on Sunday night, August 18th. With a broken foot and a heart full of the rock n’ roll spirit, lead singer Matt…

Metal/Hard Rock/Punk

House of Treats: Primus Gets Weird and Wonderful in Saratoga Springs

Zak Radick Aug 17, 2024

It was a night of sonic exploration and psychedelic virtuosity on Monday, August 12, when Les Claypool and the mighty Primus made their return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. In a concert experience that definitely did not suck,…

Needs Category

Andrew Bird Scintillates in Schenectady Debut

Zak Radick Aug 17, 2024

On a picture-perfect summer evening in Schenectady, the vibrant atmosphere of Frog Alley Brewing was electrified by a magnificent performance from Andrew Bird. An artist whose unique blend of folk, indie rock, and classical music has…

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Kiss of Death: In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills Shock Saratoga Springs

Zak Radick Aug 9, 2024

It was an evening of shock and awe in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, August 6th, when extreme metal made it’s return to SPAC for the opening night of the “Kiss of Death Part 2” tour. Featuring co-headliners In This Moment and Ice Nine Kills,…

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Limp Bizkit Brings Bethel to Loserville

Zak Radick Jul 31, 2024

Bethel, New York, once the iconic site of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival, was transformed into a haven of nu-metal nostalgia on Friday, July 26th when Limp Bizkit brought their Loserville Tour to Bethel Woods. Notorious for…

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Langhorne Slim Gets Help From Friends in Sold-Out Woodstock Performance

Zak Radick Jul 23, 2024

Armed with an acoustic guitar, a natural gift for telling stories, and a charismatic way of connecting with people, Langhorne Slim’s sold-out performance at Levon Helm Studios on July 18th, 2024 was nothing short of superb. Drenched in…

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Rain Bring Beatlemania to Saratoga Springs

Zak Radick Jul 20, 2024

Despite at least five confirmed tornadoes and a microburst of nasty weather, the show went on as planned Wednesday night, July 17th at SPAC in Saratoga Springs. Making good on their name, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, not only weathered…

Show Reviews

Tyler Childers Scintillates in Sold Out SPAC Performance

Zak Radick Jul 6, 2024

Crossover country music sensation Tyler Childers showed his hand in Saratoga Springs Wednesday night, July 3, selling out SPAC to the tune of an estimated 25,000 concert goers. Tyler Childers performing in Saratoga Springs on 7/3/24. …

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