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Medeski, Martin and Wood: An Acoustic evening at the Massry Center for the Arts
This past Saturday evening, I had the pleasure of enjoying Medeski, Martin and Wood, or MMW for short, perform an…
A Taste of The Bloodroots Barter, Ausable Forks, October 5th
There is a certain feeling that a ‘traveling-through-town’ kind of band like The Bloodroots Barter gives you. They…
New Riders of the Purple Sage – Live at The Westcott
By Gauraa Shekhar
Buddy Cage, the pedal steel guitarist, shoots an amused look in my direction. Standing in the…
North Mississippi Allstars, Missing Cats and Eastbound Jesus, Upstate Concert…
With the arrival of southern rockers North Mississippi Allstars and Missing Cats heading up Upstate New York, I…
The Punch Brothers inside The Egg
Singer and song writer Tom Brosseau was the opening act for the evening and took the stage with just him and an…
Flux Capacitor, The McLovins and Consider the Source, September 29th at Red Square
My last Saturday of September was spent at Red Square with Flux Capacitor, McLovins and Consider the Source. As…
Dropkick Murphys, Saranac Brewery, September 20th
Another chance arose last week for me to scratch a band off my ‘Must see before I croak’ list. It’s always an…
Mazza, Allanson and Lockwood at the Green Onion Pub
Taking it back again to Thursday night of the Utica Music and Arts Festival for my final review of fest time; a…
Jimkata with Dirty Paris, September 20th at Red Square
Jimkata embarked on their 'Die Digital' Fall Tour last week and made a stop in Albany at Red Square to get things…
Review: The Moho Collective at Utica Music and Arts Festival
One thing I do not miss is an outdoor Moho Collective set. I think it’s safe to say that nearly everyone I ran…
Stuff Your Face With Bass: Jungle Rumble
Get out the glow sticks and neon clothes, bust out the pinned hats and your rage faces because Rave Season is back!…
PearlPalooza 2012 Review
Early afternoon is a tough time to get moving and grooving, but that didn’t stop the masses from arriving on Pearl…
Oaktoberfest review
Words by Amy F. Fischer - It was a gorgeous day at Oak Mountain in the cozy town of Speculator, NY. Three jambands…
Highlights of Utica Music and Arts Festival
With a sprawling lineup spread out over a dozen venues and three nights, seeing all that Utica Music and Arts…
The End Men, Sept 13th at O’Donnels in Utica
Thursday night of Utica Music and Arts Festival was a wild one from inside the festival camp and as a result, I was…
We Came, We Saw, We Chilled! Catskill Chill Music Festival 2012
This was my first time attending the 3rd annual Catskill Chill, a 3-day, 3-night music festival packed weekend…
A Review of Backwoods Pondfest 2012
Festivals are becoming so common place, it's hard to find that festival that doesnt feel too big or hasn't gone the…
Lucinda Williams and John Prine at The Palace Theater
Singer-songwriters Lucinda Williams and John Prine took the stage at The Palace Theatre, each playing a story…
Eastbound Jesus at Red Square, August 10th
Local Americana group Eastbound Jesus played last Friday at Albany's popular venue, Red Square. The band announced…
Gathering of the Vibes 2012: A Little Something for Everyone
One of the great rites of passage the Northeast music scene has to offer every summer is a not so little festival…