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Dark Star Orchestra delivers at The Egg, December 5th
It was my first time seeing Dark Star Orchestra at The Egg in Albany on December 5th. They had a high reputation…
Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Palace Theatre, December 2nd
A whole lotta’ heart and a whole lotta’ soul would be a simple but an accurate portrayal of Tedeschi Trucks Band…
Marco Benevento brings his Tigerface to Red Square, Albany, December 1st
On a night with the talented trio of Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz (Ween) and Andy Borger taking the stage at Red…
Eli-Fest at The Bayou in Albany, November 30th
Eli-Fest, a benefit concert was held at The Bayou in Albany on Friday November 30th was held for Eli Ramos, who was…
Jimkata and Manhattan Project – Piers & Blake, November 30th
After a truly raging Halloween show a month ago at The Westcott in Syracuse, I knew that I couldn’t miss Jimkata,…
The Heavy Pets at The Westcott Theater, November 30
As Syracuse greeted its familiar friend, snow, back for a season of lake-effect whiteouts and heavy winter coats,…
Dark Star Orchestra at The Westcott Theater, November 25th
When Dark Star Orchestra made its way to the Westcott Theater this past Sunday, it was difficult for me to…
Syracuse Guitarist Miss E. Releases Killer New CD Yesterday’s Muse
Miss E. is Missy Ragonese, a guitarist/percussionist/ singer/songwriter based in Syracuse. She plies her trade in…
The New York Banjo Summit at The State Theater, November 2nd
Dan Smalls Presents and the State Theater of Ithaca hosted a magical experience with the New York Banjo Summit on…
Rubblebucket At The Westcott Theater, November 14th
Around the educated-listener music scene, there has been quite a buzz about the Boston-based band Rubblebucket. At…
Album review: Soule Monde
Soule Monde is a power funk band from Burlington, Vermont, composed of drummer Russ Lawton and…
Hearing Aide: Last Train Out
Central NY classic rockers Last Train Out have released their first CD. Built on a solid foundation of blues/rock…
Hearing Aide: “Long Time Coming” by The Heavenly Chillbillies
One of Buffalo’s best-kept secrets (not for long) is the raucous good-time band The Heavenly Chillbillies.
They’ve…
Timbre Coup and Formula 5 at Red Square October 27
It was the weekend before Halloween and Red Square was decked with decorations galore. The bar was hosting two of…
Dr. John and The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Palace, November 1, 2012
I was filled with wild thoughts of Mardi Gras and voodoo magic as I walked into The Palace Theatre in Albany, NY…
CD Review – The Rusty Doves Live
I think it’s safe to say that at this point, anyone around the general CNY area has heard about the folk-Americana/…
Evening Jazz with Charlie Hunter, Club Helsinki, October 20th
I arrived fashionably late to Club Helsinki for Charlie Hunter on Friday, mostly because its rather unassuming at…
Jackie Greene Band, Club Helsinki, October 27th
I first became "acquainted" with Jackie Greene, when a video of Jackie Greene performing "Brokedown Palace" with…
Biodiesel with DigiMUN at Red Square, October 20th
While JGB was rocking the Den and Australian Pink Floyd played the Palace, Red Square hosted three electronic-based…
Wild Nothing at Bowery Ballroom
Every year, College Music Journal (CMJ) invites hundreds of the music industry’s leading professionals to come…