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In Their Own Words: Joey Arcuri of Driftwood
Binghamton's native four-piece Driftwood needs no introduction. However, they sure deserve one! Driftwood's…
Interview: A Backstage Chat with The Weekend Classic
The members of The Weekend Classic are no strangers to life on the road, having spent the past couple years…
Interview: Catching Up with 311’s Tim Mahoney
Next week, reggae rock giants 311 will be making their way through the northeast, in continuation of their…
RAQ is Back: An Interview with Chris Michetti and Jay Burwick
To many jam band fans, catching a RAQ show is like finding a four-leaf clover; it doesn’t happen often, but when it…
Interview: Roan Yellowthorn (Jackie McLean) on her influences and the power of a…
Jackie McLean, daughter of singer-songwriter Don McLean, best know for his song “American Pie,” is the front woman…
In Their Own Words: JP Biondo of Cabinet
On Friday September 29, folk powerhouse Cabinet landed in Ithaca, NY, and played two long sets at The Haunt. Since…
Interview: One For The Braves
One For The Braves just debuted their first music video, for the song "Dirt Nap" off their latest release Does…
An Interview with YES Keyboardist Geoff Downes
YES is best known for their influence on rock history and classic songs including “Roundabout,” “I’ve Seen All Good…
Interview: The Demos Prepare to Take The Parcel 5 Stage at Rochester Fringe…
The Demos, a mainstay of the Rochester music community, are prepping for their set at KeyBank Rochester Fringe…
In Their Own Words: Freekbass
On a sunny Friday evening on August 18, funk icon’s Freekbass and The Bump Assembly rocked the main stage at Nights…
In Their Own Words: Byron Cage of The Joe Louis Walker Band
On the evening of August 16, 2017, Blues Hall of Famer Joe Louis Walker graced the Photo City Improv stage in…
In Their Own Words: Lamar LeBlanc of The Soul Rebels
Born and raised into the culture of New Orleans, Louisiana, The Soul Rebels have been a brass ensemble since 1991.…
Head North Discusses Band’s New Sound and the Making of Their Breakaway…
Head North’s debut full-length album The Last Living Man Alive Ever In The History Of The World represents a new…
Tart Vandelay on The Art of Creating Transcendence Through Music
Tart Vandelay is as fun and feisty as their name. With bopping beats and catchy choruses, they've been winning the…
A Conversation With Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s Own James Searl
I had the humbling opportunity to sit down with James Searl of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad for my podcast, The…
Interview: Escaper Unleashes Space Funk on Planet Earth
Since last year, Brooklyn-based Escaper has been offering listeners a medium through which to contemplate the most…
Interview: A Casual Conversation With Funktional Flow
Sitting down to drink a beer with a band is an experience for which every journalist yearns. I had the pleasant…
TreadWater: Innovating Hardcore and Fostering the Underground Music Community
TreadWater is an integral part of Rochester's thriving underground music scene. As well as their own musical…
Interview: The Dirty Pennies on Developing Their Own Style of Blues
The Dirty Pennies play a mean twelve bar blues. However, they don’t box themselves into the genre. They use the…
Dopapod’s Chuck Jones, Rob Compa Dish Upcoming Album News, Fan Antics
A weekend spent in Stephentown, NY meant a finely curated lineup over four days at Gardner's Farm. Having headlined…