A Pennsylvanian both by nature and at heart, rapper Benn Rymon and his beats are now based out of Plattsburgh, NY, where he continues to record and perform just as he’s been doing since the 90s. This time, his ideas were carefully crafted into his solo debut album, A Long Time. Normally, he’d be found […]
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Joe Mansman and the Midnight Revival Band Bring High Energy Rock and Roll to Plattsburgh, NY
This past Saturday, February 25, Joe Mansman and the Midnight Revival Band brought their original sound to Retro Live, a new concert venue in Plattsburgh, NY. Between original guitar solos from Alex Mansman and the leadership of front man Joe Mansman, each member perfectly complemented each other. The band brought a fully stacked set list with […]
Hearing Aide: BREN ‘Hot Lunch’
BREN, from Plattsburgh, have just released their debut EP, Hot Lunch. In a world where many will say punk rock is dead or watered down, those skeptics have not heard BREN. BREN is a three piece ensemble that can honestly call their music punk, complete with nasally vocals screaming personal lyrics. Yes, this is fun […]
Miles Deep: Lucid Bids Farewell
Before I could even step inside I was already spotted. Walking down Brinkerhoff Street in downtown Plattsburgh last Saturday evening,the bright lights of the newly reopened Strand Theatre could be seen for several blocks. And as I rounded the corner and approached this beacon of culture for the Lake City, numerous familiar faces turned towards me, smiled and […]
Plattsburgh Gallery to Showcase Poetry, Hip Hop
The ROTA Gallery and Studios will host an evening of wordplay and music on Tuesday, June 17th, as Amherst, MA based artists Dann Lawrence and Brainwave Bionics perform in Plattsburgh as part of a summer tour. Sharing the bill will be North Country rappers Antwon Levee and Sarah Impalin, fresh off the release of their regional hit […]
Plattsburgh is for live music this weekend
Another weekend for music revelers is at hand for those who will be in Plattsburgh this weekend. The Monopole The Monopole will play host to two live acts this weekend, starting with Capital Zen tonight at 10 pm. Zen has developed a reputation as a hard-working group, having performed more than 100 shows last year. […]
Summer Comes Early to Plattsburgh
Summer usually comes much later up North, but don’t you tell that to the people of Plattsburgh, NY. This weekend, you won’t be able to swing a dead cat without hitting a live music performance. Plattsburgh First Weekends starts off the monolithic musical weekend Friday, at 2 pm from Trinity Park. Street performances and other […]
Lucid 10th Annivesary Celebration at Olive Ridley’s Friday March 28th
Lucid will take the stage at Plattsburgh’s Olive Ridley’s Friday, March 28th to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The show kicks off at 9 pm, and is for those 21 and over only. Admission is $5 and will feature special guest Chromatropic. A full decade of progress and development has established Lucid as one of the […]
The Upstate NY Metal and Combat Sports Connection
Must See MMA/Boxing Events in the Region By Darren Barcomb Special from mmadirt.com and 8countnews.com Greetings Upstate NY Metal Fans! If you are reading this then you obviously enjoy the great metal scene in Upstate NY, and I’m banking on the fact that you also enjoy the growing combat sports activity in the region. Mixed […]
Review: 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 corporate route. Back in 2008, I drove north on a whim to Peru, NY, a town I was unaware of until Backwoods Pondfest was announced. Back then, The Breakfast and Plattsburgh’s Lucid headlined and […]