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The archives of UpstateLIVE, 2010-2014
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…
Brothers Past and Timbre Coup at Valentines this Friday
Philly-based Brothers Past returns to Albany this Friday night, September 28th with Timbre Coup. This four piece…
Oaktoberfest review
Words by Amy F. Fischer - It was a gorgeous day at Oak Mountain in the cozy town of Speculator, NY. Three jambands…
An Interview with John ‘JoJo’ Hermann of Widespread Panic and Missing…
With Widespread Panic taking a light break from touring this year, members of the band have taken to the road…
The Purple Pig Music Festival, September 28-30, Naples, NY
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold, and the grapes are ripe for the pickin’. That’s right,…
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…
Third Annual Love-a-palooza Mixes Live Music, Art and Beer
On Saturday September 22nd, Genesee Brewery and Lovin' Cup Presents the 3rd Annual Love-a-palooza, Music & Arts…
Jimkata releases stellar third album, “Die Digital”
Jimkata made their presence known with their debut album Burn my Money and the 2010 follow up Ghosts and Killers,…
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…
Hearing Aide: Jeff Bujak “Something Different”
Jeff Bujak on his latest release Something Different, showcases this electronic pianists creativity with a nice…
An Interview with Keller Williams
On the heels of a summer playing shows and festivals throughout the country, both solo and with The Travelin'…
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…
Live Free But Die Digital : An Interview with Jimkata Frontman Evan Friedell
Nearly exactly four and half years ago, I drove up to Ithaca to interview four young musicians making local waves…
Master Thieves talk about their latest release ‘Nature of Gravity’
A chance to sit down with three of the members of Master Thieves – though a wonderful time – felt far too brief.…
David Gans at DBGB’s, August 19, 2012
After a busy summer concert schedule, the dog days of summer upon us and winding things down, David Gans snuck in a…
The Utica Music and Arts Festival explores new ways to bring the region together
A little something extra at this year’s Utica Music and Arts Festival! The 1st Annual Industry Meet and Greet will…