Interview with Upstate New York Band Closer Still
Closer Still on their mix of folk, pop, acoustic, jazz, indie, and soul
Many famous bands in history have undergone transformations and reincarnations to become what they are today, changing members or crossing across the lines of their genre. Closer Still may not have been around as long as [...]
Interview with Oak and Bone
By Elise Miklich
“Take your dog, plug him into a guitar amplifier, throw a tennis ball, and then listen to that dog run until the chord pulls out.” This is how Jon Sorber, guitarist of Oak and Bone, first answered my question to describe the band’s sound. Although that description may not [...]
An Interview with Syracuse-based Rapper Apache Chief
Aaron Lamb, also known as hip-hop rapper Apache Chief, has been called one of “Upstate New York’s finest”- and not just for his overwhelming charm and self-assured attitude. Apache Chief is known as one of the finest rappers looking to break out in Upstate New York. Getting [...]
Interview with Singer/Guitarist Grant Johnson of Night Owls
By Elise Miklich
After spending some serious time playing in multiple other bands, the members of Syracuse-based band Night Owls came together three years ago to put a whole new spin on the punk rock sound. After releasing their EP titled Rapture in March of 2011 and giving stellar [...]
An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Rob Skane
By Justin Henry Fallon
Albany native Rob Skane has referred to his music as “garagefolkrocknroll.” Skane’s career dates back to 1994, with the release of his solo acoustic offering, Throwing It All Back Up, which was originally released on audio cassette. With several years of playing the coffeehouse circuit under [...]
New York Funk Exchange & Otis Grove Play Albany’s Red Square: Music Review
“The New York Funk Exchange doesn’t curse,” explained singer Serene Fortier before their show Saturday, March 5th at the Red Square Saturday, in Albany. “We play for everyone,” she added, “our music is about having fun – party songs people can dance to.” And [...]
An Interview with the Fine and Dandy Trio
Last Friday, I had the good fortune to cavort with a local band by the name of The Fine and Dandy Trio. Don’t let the name fool you, folks: while these gents are fine and dandy, they are five musicians, not three. “Why not change the name?” I [...]
By Jessica Nicosia
Hair of the Dog has released a whopping 10 CDs since starting out in 1993. The band includes Rick Bedrosian on bass and vocals, Mike DeAngelis on acoustic guitar, bodhran and vocals, John Haggerty on banjo, acoustic guitar, accordion and vocals, Larry Packer on fiddle, Eric Finn on electric guitar, mandolin, violin and [...]
By Lauren English
Dylan Emmet, Dave Andersen and Steve Olenski make up The Dylan Emmet Band. Based in New Paltz, they have been rocking upstate New York for some time and are now making their way down to the city to do the same. They’ve recently finished recording their debut album Lost in Transit, Lost in [...]
By Lauren English
Very aptly named, The Big Takeover is making just that impression all over upstate New York. Big. This reggae/ska band, consisting of NeeNee Rushie on lead vocals, Rob Kissner on Bass, Sam Tritto on drums, Jon Klenck on guitar, Andy Vogt on trombone, and Chas Montrose on the sax, is in the business of [...]
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