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Sam Woolf, American Idol at the Crossroads
I just kind of had to muster up the courage and just be like, I gotta do this
Mad Meg Wants To Know “Who Deserves Balloons and Medals?”
NYS Music interviews Mad Meg. a punk crooner noir band made up of Eastern European musicians who live and perform…
Joe Barna: The Man in Front of the Troy Jazz Scene
Capital District drummer/composer Joe Barna hails from Troy and has become the face of the Collar City Jazz scene…
State Champs Return Home to Albany, talk Authenticity, Capital District Roots and…
Albany’s State Champs spent their Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, holding a family dinner with their crew. The day off…
Capital Region Timekeepers with Al Kash
In the early 80’s, I was an underaged aspiring musician, desperately trying to break out of my high school music…
Conductor David Alan Miller Discusses ASO Holiday Performances in Albany and Troy
Two fan favorite festive orchestral performances arrive in the Capital Region in the coming weeks. The Albany…
Musician Martin Bisi Releases New LP, Feral Myths
In anticipation of musician Martin Bisi's upcoming album, Feral Myths, New York State Music sat down with the famed…
An Interview with Taconic Foothills Singer/Songwriter Deb Cavanaugh
I met Deb when she was performing in the duo Cavanaugh and Kavanaugh at the RPI Community and Cultural Center. It…
Karina Rykman talks Seth Myers, Marco Benevento, Upstate NY and December Tour
Karina Rykman is a name that is often brought up in conversations discussing everything from "who is next '' to…
Blake Sandberg of ALIENS: a Post-Punk and a 9-11 Story of Survival
and then 911 happened. And I had an art opening a couple of days before that
Meet the Next Generation of Western New York Bands who Rocked Out Fredonia’s…
SUNY Fredonia's student body is an active partaker in the local music scene, as demonstrated from the…
Billy Bragg talks the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II and Playing in Troy for the…
Billy Bragg, the English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist, blends folk, punk and protest music with…
Homeward Bound: The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold…
Ernie Canadeo
Thanksgiving is a time for homecomings, reminiscing, laughter and song. After 18 years, The Long…
An Interview with Stigmata and Murderer’s Row Singer Bob Riley
Bob Riley is a singer extraordinaire, in more than one groundbreaking hardcore band, blazing a smoke strewn trail…
Como Brothers Emote Passion and Persistance, Delivering Sweet Harmonies
The recipe for success in the music business starts with honing your craft. Add the right ingredients rooted in…
An Interview with NYC Artist Craig Greenberg
Native to New York City, Craig Greenberg has been heavily involved in the region's music scene for over a decade…
Gene Casey’s Alt-Country Music Captivates
The simple definition of a troubadour is that of a poet bringing lyrics to song. Gene Casey’s music has been…
Gregory Dwane: A Music Industry Veteran Worth Emulation
“I went from thinking my world was over to touring the world”
Foxhead Record Company and Fredonia Artists Discuss Western New York Music Scene
Bands largely based in Chautauqua and Erie County show up on a bi-weekly basis to take the stage at the Main…
Buffalo’s The Eaves Release Video for “It’ll Be Okay,”…
The Eaves Band, based in Buffalo, is comprised of Adam Clukey, Chris Couche, and Maurice Halliday. They've…