moe.down 2011 at Gelston Castle, Review
A Look Back at the 2011 moe.down Concert in Mohawk, NY
Video: Ozomatli down in the crowd at moe.down 2011.
Over Labor Day weekend, at Gelston Castle in Mohawk, NY, the jam band moe. held its 12th annual moe.down concert. The three day concert festival not only featured five sets by the [...]
Best Up and Coming Albany-Capital Region Bands
Local Bands in Albany & the Capital Region, Bound to Strike Big
The Capital Region enjoys a wide variety of music, helped in part by the area’s college community, as well as the many nightclubs and bars that cultivate talent. Between free concerts in the parks and a night at [...]
Freihofer’s Jazz Festival 2011 at SPAC, Review
This year’s Freihofer’s Jazz Festival at SPAC, was a well-rounded celebration of improvisation. For the two days of the festival (June 25-26, 2011), concertgoers, fans and the curious were treated to nonstop entertainment that showcased legends from the world of jazz.
Highlights on the first day featured the Jack DeJohnette [...]
John Hammond Comes to Caffè Lena in Saratoga, July 10, 2011
If you’re in the Saratoga area next weekend, you’re in for a real treat (and I don’t say that lightly). The legendary John Hammond will be appearing at Caffè Lena on Sunday, July 10th. Recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Hammond is considered [...]
Outdoor Concerts in the Adirondacks 2011 Roundup: Saratoga, Lake George, Lake Placid, Schroon Lake, Washington County & More
This summer, expect a great musical lineup at the various parks in and around the Adirondacks. Everyone from the classical enthusiast to the acoustic coffee house junkie should find their musical fix via at least one of these [...]
The Square Studio in Syracuse
After an 11 hour drive from Chicago to Syracuse, the band Saline found themselves stuck in a snowy ditch. Only 5 miles away from the studio they came to record at, the beginning of a weeklong recording session seemed to be starting off all wrong. What they didn’t know, was that [...]
Best 2011 Summer Music Festivals in Upstate NY & the Adirondacks
It’s that time of the year again. Time to pack up the tent and head out to hear your favorite bands (and some new favorites waiting to be discovered) at area music festivals. Nothing means summer to music fans more than spending [...]
Saves the Day at Northern Lights
Lately I have been in a bit of a nostalgic phase regarding music. The thing is, I have liked some pretty bad music in the past – I’m looking at you Boyz II Men (and pretty awesome… I’m looking at you again Boyz II Men). It’s music I am ashamed to admit [...]
Northampton-based Band Sun Parade
Overcoming conflict and using it as a resource is something that Chris Jennings, singer/songwriter and lead guitarist of Sun Parade, knows well. Jennings stumbled about for years–talented and happy but not quite satisfied with his music. He doubted the meaning of going through the motions–attending music school (after high school) and following [...]
Garfunkel and Oates
I’ll be the first to admit that most of my art and culture posts come from me doing all that I can to get away from my coursework. As I type this in my fort comprised of Jane Austen secondary criticism books, I am making no library-friends because all they see is me [...]
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