Artist Profile

From the first notes of a childhood erhu to the founding of a bold new arts platform in New York, Tingwei Lin has always pursued one thing: creating performances that connect on a deeply human level. His path weaves together tradition and…

Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses, The Ramones - each of these bands are entirely distinct in their sound, image and era. But despite their differences, all three iconic bands revolve around one proto-punk, glam rock sun: New York Dolls. New…

“Climb up to the highest branch to enjoy the view.” For Capital Region band Tops of Trees, the phrase is more than just a tagline. It’s a driving principle. In a band where each member brings their own voice, instrument, and soul to…

Jingle legend Ritz Carlton is reviving cassettes with a new tape titled, Ritz Carlton Plays the Hits — Indian Ladder Farms Greatest Jingles. Known across the region for his offbeat and infectious jingles, this latest release contains a…

For pianist Maria Kaushansky, the piano is not just an instrument; it is a lifelong pursuit of intense passion. When her fingers first grazed a piano key, Kaushansky was just five years old. She was drawn to the upright piano her father…

One of the most influential emcees of hip hop's history, Method Man, aka Clifford Smith has seen successes in multiple sectors of entertainment. Most notably, the charismatic wordsmith of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. He is considered to be…

Albany-based analog funk band Oobleck has been in Capital Region faces with their funk for 16 years and they don't plan to quit anytime soon. Oobleck, founded in 2008, is an original, analog funk band out of the Capital…

Mimicking Mars is a four-piece psychedelic indie-rock band formed in 2020 and currently playing out of Syracuse. The band originated in Monroe, NY and first came to notability in 2021. Mimicking Mars is known for their unique sound…

Roger Bryan and The Orphans is a Buffalo-based rock band that boasts sounds of alternative flare and indie spirit. They are comprised of vocalist Roger Bryan, drummer Mike Sobieraj, Matt Lavin on bass and Dave Calos on guitar. The…

Hailing from the city of New Paltz, indie trio Kale is the latest outfit to make its way into the scene. Kale • Jack Salzman - bass/vocals • Sam Kirschner - drums • Brendan Bartow - keys/vocals For the last two years, Kale has been…