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Interview: Discussing The Beatles with Dr. Gordon Thompson
There is little question as to how quickly news travels today. With the advent of smart phones, computers and…
Interview: Erik Danielsson, Watain and the Brooklyn Ritual
After an unprecedented and unexpected announcement that Watain will return to the US for the last time this year,…
Interview: Tech and Music with DJ Scarecrow
Back in May we rejoiced over the celebration of Geek Week, and had plans on speaking with DJ Scarecrow out of…
Hearing Aide: Rebelution ‘Count Me In’
Despite the conflict-laden name, Rebelution has a way of coloring everything with positivity. The band has always…
Moby Interview – Mysteryland USA 2014
While at Mysteryland USA 2014, writer/photographer Chris De Cotis had the opportunity to sit down on Sunday, May…
An Interview with Marco Benevento Before Friday’s Stop at Nietzsche’s
Marco Benevento is coming to Buffalo this Friday for an intimate night of music at Nietzsche's and sat down for an…
The Unveiling of Grandma’s Studio: A Multipurpose Venue and Studio
Bryan Brundige is a man who wears many hats. He is a producer, musician, band manager, Grandma’s Studio owner and…
Local Limelight: North Country Stalwarts Lucid
Lucid is the top band in New York's smallest market yet perform quite well in the larger markets throughout Upstate…
Geek Week: An Interview with Scott Hannay, Creator of Umphrey’s McNES
As Geek Week continues, we catch up with Scott Hannay, keyboardist for Mister F, who also happens to have one of…
Venue Profile: Bogie’s in Albany, A Scene Coming Together
While the venue is closer to 30 years old, for the last five years the local hardcore and metal scene in the Albany…
Interview: Thomas Dekker of Zero Times Zero
Zero Times Zero is an experimental music force working under individual anonymity to create a free-form, artistic,…
Nation’s eye on local tattoo artist
Since local tattoo artist Lydia Bruno was a young adult, she understood life better than most.
“You have to make…
Local Limelight: Ian Wagner Brings a Fresh Sound to Watertown
Ian Wagner is a local Watertown artist whose incredible talent has raised the expectations for musicians all over…
All Roads Lead Home to Syracuse for Ben Mauro
On May 7th the road leads full circle for Ben Mauro, Syracuse native and world-class musician, as he takes the…
The Leprechaun’s Ball: It’s Magically Funk-a-licious; an Interview…
They got your St. Patrick's Day fun for you proper on the Saturday night before the much celebrated holiday! Get…
Protest The Hero’s Volition: An Interview with Luke Hoskin
Protest the Hero has had a wild ride in the past year. I had the chance to speak with guitarist Luke Hoskin about…
An Interview with Denise Parent of The Deadbeats
For years, Deadheads throughout the Capital District make the trip every Wednesday night to hear some good old…
Bringing Back the Funk: An Interview with Jesus Coomes of Lettuce
Similar to Restless Leg Syndrome and sharing the acronym, a Raging Lettuce Show will cause an irresistible and…
Particle Makes it Hot on a Snowy Day in Saratoga
The neon signs that welcomed fans to Putnam Den were illuminated by falling snow landing on the glass. People…
Sammy nominee Jeremy Miller is a rocker and an author
Last December, Upstate Metal's Steve Strader took the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Miller, lead vocalist of…