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Former owner of The Electric Company, Anthony 'Zee' Donaldson, offers a glimmer of hope for the Utica music scene in the form of EC Radio. Launched in January, the radio show host has had a hand in the Utica area for more than 20 years,…

Strange Machines is hitting 9b Studio in Milford, MA this winter to record Voice of Color, the band's first full length album. Working with producer Toft Willingham (Spiritual Rez) who also worked with the band on 2014's Turn the Tide, the…

At long last, some honest indie rock rolls around and it comes from the great white north, of all places. Laughed the Boy's style is guitar driven, easy to enjoy and  edgy. They’ve had some time to nail their sound so it’s very refined and…

Rock n Roll Resort: v7 returns this year Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2 at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kenhonkson, NY. The weekend will feature three full sets from New Orleans trio, the Nth Power, and two full sets from Pink Talking…

A persistent cold rain taps the window while the trees shake it off with the blowing breeze. But you sit comfortably warm in your living room. Feet warming by the fire. Belly warming by a glass of your favorite brown liquor. Ears and soul…

Friday Feb 3, moe. brought some explosive energy to the Higher Ground in Burlington, VT for the first of two sold out shows.   As a popular and intimate venue, the crowd packed the venue like sardines in a can and quickly connected with the…

A mainstay of the Celtic touring bands, Gaelic Storm returned to the Hudson Valley in January with a delightfully entertaining night of music to wrap up one segment of touring before heading back out on the road for a number of shows in…

The initial lineup for the 15th annual StrangeCreek Campout festival includes Max Creek, Zach Deputy, Ryan Montbleau and Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine. StrangeCreek Campout takes place over Memorial Day weekend, May 26 to 29, at Camp…

On February 4 at the Hollow Bar and Kitchen in Albany, two area bands brought the popular venue to its knees with twists, turns, jams and family. Opening for Formula 5 was Ampevene, which brought a progressive feel to open the show. Led by…

The impetus was a one-off tribute to The Last Waltz during last spring's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and Warren Haynes and Don Was put together an all-star cast of musicians to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Band's…