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    Lucas Garrett is an active performer, composer, and producer in the local music scene of the Capital Region of Upstate New York. Releasing four albums over a five-year span, his work has made him cross paths with a variety of artists and bands. When he isn't on the stage or in the studio, Garrett spends his time writing about other musicians and their current pursuits. Currently, in his brief tenure at Nippertown, he has written about over 100 different musical acts, and is always looking to hear more.

    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Ember AutumnSkye

    Lucas Garrett Sep 22, 2023 0
    TROY – Not even the pandemic can keep some creatives from pursuing their dreams. Certainly so, Ember AutumnSkye, a budding filmmaker, is pushing forward with…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Ryan Gangemi

    Lucas Garrett Sep 21, 2023 0
    ALBANY – As many creatives continue to hustle and bustle around the Capital Region, one filmmaker in particular seems to be constantly finding new pies to put…
    Music

    Cassandra Kubinski Surrounds Herself with Community for Her Upcoming Record

    Lucas Garrett Sep 19, 2023 0
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – With her latest release, The Saratoga Sessions, pianist and singer-songwriter, Cassandra Kubinski promotes community and perseverance, all…
    Music

    In Session: Nada Y Nada

    Lucas Garrett Sep 18, 2023 0
    TROY – Tim Sarver, the mastermind behind the alternative project, Nada Y Nada, has a certain particularity about him that makes his music undeniably unique.…
    Music

    Renowned Folk Artist, Martin Sexton, to Perform Doubleheader at Caffe Lena, Sept. 24th

    Lucas Garrett Sep 17, 2023 0
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Set to appear at Caffe Lena on Sept. 24th, renowned folk artist Martin Sexton will grace the historic stage not once but twice. The…
    Music

    In Session: Sofia Corts

    Lucas Garrett Sep 13, 2023 0
    ALBANY – Some people take a whole lifetime to find their passion. For others, however? Folks like Sofia Corts find their drive at an extremely young age. Now,…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Shane Alden

    Lucas Garrett Sep 12, 2023 0
    ALBANY – Some may not see a straight pipeline from wrestling to filmmaking, but to Shane Alden, that’s just the path that makes the most sense. Taking his…
    Music

    Mary Gauthier, with Very Special Guest, Jaimee Harris, to Perform at Caffe Lena, Sept. 17th

    Lucas Garrett Sep 9, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to the Caffe Lena stage on Sept. 17th is Mary Gauthier, alongside very special guest, Jaimee Harris. The folk singer/songwriter…
    Music

    In Session: Christopher Peifer

    Lucas Garrett Sep 8, 2023
    NEW YORK – COVID was an unprecedented time for the world. While some sought refuge, trying to make sense of the world, Christopher Peifer put his nose to the…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Cassandra Kubinski’s “The Saratoga Sessions EP”

    Lucas Garrett Sep 8, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – With her latest release, The Saratoga Sessions, pianist and singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski showcases deeper facets of her craft.…
    Interviews

    Sandy McKnight Explores New Artistic Avenues with Film, Band Boy

    Lucas Garrett Sep 4, 2023
    LEE, MA. – Adding yet another feather to his road-worn cap, Sandy McKnight can now add filmmaker to his resume. On top of writing all of the songs for his…
    Music

    The Pine Boys to Continue Their Busy Schedule; Celebrate New Album with Additional Shows

    Lucas Garrett Sep 3, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing Alternative Milk on August 18,th local jammers The Pine Boys have been on quite a productive path as of late. Performing more and more…
    Music

    Album Review: Son of a Gun’s “Timeline”

    Lucas Garrett Sep 1, 2023
    ALBANY – Coming out of the Capital Region is another captivating record, this time by the band, Son of a Gun. A concise record that features eight wonderfully…
    Music

    In Session: Wavy Cunningham

    Lucas Garrett Aug 31, 2023
    TROY – Blending a variety of genres that exist outside his craft into his own, Wavy Cunningham is perhaps one of the most unique hip-hop artists around. With a…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: The Pine Boys’ “Alternative Milk”

    Lucas Garrett Aug 31, 2023
    ALBANY – Continuing their “good times only” vibe, The Pine Boys, with their release, Alternative Milk, on Aug. 18th, built upon the levity they became known…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: The Snorts’ “DORK FACTOR”

    Lucas Garrett Aug 28, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing DORK FACTOR on August 15th, pop-punk outfit, The Snorts, put out one hell of a bangin’ EP. In just six songs, while oscillating between…
    Music

    In Session: Christoph Paul of The Dionysus Effect

    Lucas Garrett Aug 27, 2023
    ALBANY – Determined to put their own stamp on the genre of rock, the band The Dionysus Effect is currently celebrating the release of their self-titled debut…
    Interviews

    Pop Songwriter, Logan Spaleta, to Release Two New Singles; Explores New Genres

    Lucas Garrett Aug 26, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Furthering his songwriting abilities, on September 5th, pop songwriter, Logan Spaleta is set to release two new songs, “summer camp” and…
    Music

    In Session: The O’Maolegain Rake

    Lucas Garrett Aug 22, 2023
    ALBANY – Celebrating the rich Celtic culture of yesteryear through today, local musician Scott Baldwin, recording under the moniker, The O’Maolegain Rake,…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Stephen Gallucci’s “Embers”

    Lucas Garrett Aug 21, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – Working on one record can take a wide-ranging amount of time, depending on the artist. For Stephen Gallucci, who has crafted the pieces found on…
    Music

    In Session: Stephen Gallucci

    Lucas Garrett Aug 18, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – In an era of instrumental piano music that many may find repetitive, composer and pianist Stephen Gallucci is doing a fine job of standing out…
    Upcoming Shows

    Songwriters Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, With Special Guest, Dead Rock West, to Perform at…

    Lucas Garrett Aug 13, 2023
    ALBANY—On Aug. 24th, The Egg will be hosting two songwriters: Dave Alvin, of the rocking rhythm and roots band The Blasters and Jimmie Dale Gilmore – of the…
    Music

    In Session: Sean Rowe

    Lucas Garrett Aug 10, 2023
    TROY – With a voice to match his stature, songwriter Sean Rowe booms and croons his baritone voice over a myriad of genres. Those listening would be…
    Music

    Inaugural Moon Bloom Wellness and Music Retreat to Run From Aug. 17th-20th

    Lucas Garrett Aug 10, 2023
    ONEIDA – Some people dip their toes into the shallow end of the proverbial pool when embarking on a new endeavor. However, this is certainly not the case for…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Jim Powers and John Stegemann of West Field Productions

    Lucas Garrett Aug 9, 2023
    AVERILL PARK – Oftentimes, the passion and interests that childhood friends share together dissipate as life moves forward. This is certainly not the case for…
    Music

    Local Acoustic Guitar Slinger, Joseph Biss, to Embark on First Solo Tour; Celebrates New Release

    Lucas Garrett Aug 7, 2023
    LAKE GEORGE – Releasing his latest record, Krumholtz (revisited), on August 4th, local singer-songwriter Joseph Biss expands upon his growing production…
    Interviews

    In Session: Barbie Barker

    Lucas Garrett Jul 21, 2023
    TROY – For many, having one artistic endeavor is hard enough to manage, let alone multiple projects. When it comes to Caitlin Barker, however, lead singer and…
    Music

    Album Review: Glass Pony’s “Washed Away”

    Lucas Garrett Jul 7, 2023
    Releasing their latest record, Washed Away, on June 23rd, Glass Pony effectively crafted an album that not only shows growth in their instrumental abilities,…
    Interviews

    In Session: The Grandstand Jockeys

    Lucas Garrett Jul 6, 2023
    ALBANY – Spearheaded by songwriter Ron Burris, The Grandstand Jockeys, releasing their second EP, Place, are just getting started. Taking their alt-rock studio…
    Music

    Album Review: Seize Atlantis’ “Ruins Rebuilt”

    Lucas Garrett Jun 25, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – The latest release from Seize Atlantis, Ruins Rebuilt, which came out June 17th, features five alternative-rock vignettes that further establish…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Martin Barre Band @ The Strand Theatre, 6/23/2023

    Lucas Garrett Jun 25, 2023
    HUDSON FALLS – Some artists have a hard time taking their hits and making them fresh not even five years after release, let alone five decades. For Martin…
    Interviews

    In Session: Bassel Almadani of Bassel & The Supernaturals

    Lucas Garrett Jun 24, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Few things in the world have the ability to cross cultures, impacting a myriad of folks in the same fashion, the way music does. For Bassel…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: The Quebe Sisters @ Caffe Lena, 06/22/2023

    Lucas Garrett Jun 23, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Soaring their way through two ripping sets of fiddle music that defied to be pinned to one genre, the Quebe Sisters, with their virtuosic…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: The Grandstand Jockeys’ “Place”

    Lucas Garrett Jun 20, 2023
    ALBANY – In just one week, The Grandstand Jockeys are set to release their latest EP, Place. Over at Nippertown, we had a chance to get our ears on the record…
    Music

    Album Review: Jacob Shipley’s “Last Respects”

    Lucas Garrett Jun 14, 2023
    NEW YORK – Releasing his latest EP, Last Respects, on May 26th, singer-songwriter Jacob Shipley demonstrates in five songs how well he’s honed his abilities at…
    Interviews

    Drew Wardle to Release New Single “Little Soul”

    Lucas Garrett Jun 13, 2023
    BALLSTON SPA - With his newest single, “Little Soul,” singer-songwriter Drew Wardle paints a powerful storytelling image in an involved, yet understated…
    Music

    Album Review: Pryce & Perone’s “Brazen”

    Lucas Garrett Jun 13, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing their follow-up record, Brazen, on June 9th, Pryce & Perone have added another nine incredibly crafted songs to their catalogue.…
    Music

    Dermot Kennedy, with Special Guest, Sasha Alex Sloan, to Perform at SPAC, June 19th

    Lucas Garrett Jun 12, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Performing in SPAC's Amphitheater on June 19th is Dermot Kennedy. The singer-songwriter, taking the stage as part of his The Sonder Tour,…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Elisheva Novella

    Lucas Garrett Jun 10, 2023
    ALBANY – While Elisheva Novella started working in the film industry as an actress, it didn’t take them long to explore other talents, and explore them with…
    Interviews

    Seize Atlantis Prepares to Release Sophomore EP, “Ruins Rebuilt” on June 17th

    Lucas Garrett Jun 9, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – Local alternative-rock band, Seize Atlantis, is gearing up for the release of their sophomore EP, Ruins Rebuilt. Set for release on June 17th,…
    Music

    Interview: Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre riffs with Nippertown prior to local June 23rd gig

    Lucas Garrett Jun 2, 2023
    HUDSON FALLS – The famed Martin Barre is coming to the Strand Theatre on June 23rd. Known primarily for his hugely influential work in Jethro Tull, Barre has…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Cinematographer Lakota Ruby-Eck

    Lucas Garrett Jun 1, 2023
    ALBANY – There’s a heck of a lot of work that goes into the creation of film, and just as there are unsung heroes in a myriad of art forms, for film, it’s…
    Culture

    In Session: Heather and Hunter Frederick

    Lucas Garrett May 30, 2023
    DELMAR – Creative partnerships come in all shapes and sizes. For this particular duo, Heather and Hunter Frederick have harnessed the close kinship they’ve…
    Interviews

    Pryce & Perone Prepare to Release Follow-up Record, “Brazen”

    Lucas Garrett May 29, 2023
    ALBANY – Back at it again, the online collaborative effort of Pryce & Perone is getting ready to release another record. The duo, consisting of childhood…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Dom Flemons @ Caffe Lena, 05/25/2023

    Lucas Garrett May 27, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Taking the stage this past Thursday at Caffe Lena was the enigmatic Dom Flemons. One of the most unique performers I’ve ever had the…
    Interviews

    Marty Wendell Shows No Signs of Slowing Down; New Album, “View From The Rumble Seat” to…

    Lucas Garrett May 24, 2023
    CAMBRIDGE – Local singer-songwriter Marty Wendell is preparing to go back into the studio to record his next album, View From The Rumble Seat. And, as those…
    Interviews

    Grampfather Release Live Album; Discuss Musical Horizons

    Lucas Garrett May 14, 2023
    KINGSTON – On May 5th, Grampfather released their latest record, Live at the Hive. If their studio work was any indication, this album confirms it: these dudes…
    Interviews

    Singer-Songwriter Ryan Leddick Seeks Community Support to Craft Powerful Album Tackling Grief and…

    Lucas Garrett May 12, 2023
    ALBANY – Tackling songs that are steeped in the multifaceted concept of grief, singer-songwriter Ryan Leddick is preparing to go into the studio to record his…
    Interviews

    In Session: Brian Dorn

    Lucas Garrett May 11, 2023
    GLOVERSVILLE – In an otherwise quiet area of Upstate NY, efforts are being made to bring more arts-related events into the community. Spearheading the effort…
    Interviews

    In Session: John Burton

    Lucas Garrett May 7, 2023
    BEDFORD – Even today, mental health continues to endure a public stigma. Despite that, more and more folks are trying to knock down these walls, and one such…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Sunbloc’s “Sunday Music”

    Lucas Garrett May 4, 2023
    ALBANY – The latest release from Sunbloc, Sunday Music, which came out Feb. 23rd, further solidifies the band into its weird and curious amalgamation of…
    Music

    Concert Review: E.R.I.E. @ Park Theater, 4/27/2023

    Lucas Garrett May 1, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – Taking the stage this past Thursday at Park Theater in Glens Falls was the indie-rock outfit E.R.I.E. With their performance clocking in at…
    Interviews

    Singer-Songwriter Kristian Montgomery Transforms Tragedy into Catalyst for New Record

    Lucas Garrett Apr 30, 2023
    WALLINGFORD, VT - Singer-songwriter Kristian Montgomery is preparing yet again for the release of his latest album, Lower County Outlaw. If there’s any truth…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Sugar & The Tree’s Debut “High Lonesome Wind”

    Lucas Garrett Apr 24, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – Out of the foothills of the Adirondacks comes a new duo, Sugar & The Tree, Consisting of Heather Richards and Marc Vincent, the band released…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Laveda’s “A Place You Grew Up In”

    Lucas Garrett Apr 20, 2023
    ALBANY – With their latest release, A Place You Grew Up In, Albany shoegaze-pop rock band, Laveda has expanded their catalog in a terrific way. Taking you…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: The Parlor’s “You Are Love and I Am You”

    Lucas Garrett Apr 17, 2023
    ALBANY – On May 19th, The Parlor is slated to release its follow-up record, You Are Love and I Am You. We at Nippertown were greeted to the album early, and…
    Interviews

    Katy Ashe Blends Industrial Rock and Pop Together with Her Latest Upcoming Single,…

    Lucas Garrett Apr 14, 2023
    NORTH CREEK – Some people wait in the shadows for their art, looking for that moment when the time to release that of which they poured their creative heart…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Rees Shad’s “Tattletale”

    Lucas Garrett Apr 14, 2023
    GREAT BARRINGTON, MA – Blending a variety of genres, including roots-rock, old-time jazz, and singer-songwriter folk, Rees Shad has presented an endearing…
    Interviews

    Father and Son Band, Watch Reggie Run, Spread Messages of Positivity and Inclusivity

    Lucas Garrett Apr 11, 2023
    ALBANY – Music and the artists that perform it can tell an infinite number of stories, and relay a seemingly endless supply of messages. Out in the Capital…
    Culture

    Filmmaker Crafts Film That Intersects Disability with Intersectionality on the Highway of Humanity

    Lucas Garrett Apr 10, 2023
    ALBANY – Disability advocate, filmmaker, and cinematographer, Cameron S. Mitchell just put out yet another short film. This time, his project Kryptonite…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: E.R.I.E.’s “Suburban Mayhem”

    Lucas Garrett Apr 8, 2023
    ALBANY – On April 7th, E.R.I.E. released their sophomore record, Suburban Mayhem. Displaying frontman TJ Foster at his finest, this album is beyond brilliant.…
    Interviews

    E.R.I.E. to Celebrate the Release of Their Brilliant Sophomore Album, “Suburban Mayhem”…

    Lucas Garrett Apr 3, 2023
    ALBANY – On April 7th, local indie-rock outfit, E.R.I.E., will be celebrating the release of their upcoming record, Suburban Mayhem, at Lost and Found in…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Sugar & The Tree/The Bluebillies/Marc Delgado @ The Strand Theatre, 03/31/2023

    Lucas Garrett Apr 2, 2023
    HUDSON FALLS – As the end of yet another work week began, a theatre in the quiet town of Hudson Falls was well underway in setting up for a special…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Gozer’s “The Far Realm”

    Lucas Garrett Mar 31, 2023
    ALBANY – On March 18th, hard-rock band Gozer released their debut record, The Far Realm. Featuring eight songs of pure grit with unapologetic riffs, pounding…
    Interviews

    In Session: Eric Krans of The Parlor

    Lucas Garrett Mar 31, 2023
    ALTAMONT – Releasing their first album in five years, The Parlor has something very special in store with You Are Love and I Am You, set to come out May 19th.…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Yeah Universe’s “Out of Sync”

    Lucas Garrett Mar 30, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing their follow-up EP, Out of Sync, on March 24th, Yeah Universe has added six great, eclectic, and sonically captivating songs to their…
    Interviews

    In Session: Nick Kossor and Sean Murphy of Gozer

    Lucas Garrett Mar 28, 2023
    ALBANY – Pounding their way into the local scene with their debut record, The Far Realm, released on March 18th is hard rock band, Gozer. There’s something to…
    Interviews

    In Session: Gabe Stallman of Ampevene

    Lucas Garrett Mar 16, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing their single, “The Chemistress,” on March 3rd, local prog-rock band, Ampevene has put out a face-melting doozy of a tune. Combining peculiar…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Wes Seneca’s “While Rome Burns”

    Lucas Garrett Mar 16, 2023
    ALBANY – When the pandemic hit three years ago, much of the music industry scrambled, searching for a way to survive through the chaos. Many people turned away…
    Interviews

    Local Songwriter, Reeya Banerjee, Finding Her Creative Musical Voice with Her Latest Singles

    Lucas Garrett Mar 13, 2023
    CAMBRIDGE – Just a little over one year ago, Reeya Banerjee released her debut album, The Way Up. A deeply personal album about the performer’s trials and…
    Culture

    In Session: Tom and Lora Lee Ecobelli

    Lucas Garrett Mar 10, 2023
    ALBANY – Some of the hardest stories to deliver are the ones that need telling the most. And that’s what Tom Ecobelli and his sister, Lora Lee, have set out to…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Grassroots Rebels’ “Love”

    Lucas Garrett Mar 9, 2023
    ALBANY – Grassroots Rebels’ Love is the latest in the trio of releases planned by the band. Following their previous record, Kindness, Love expands on the…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow’s “Sing More Songs About Failed…

    Lucas Garrett Mar 8, 2023
    TROY – Released on Feb. 17th, Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow’s Sing More Songs About Failed Utopias, Volume 2, is a quick-and-to-the-point EP that…
    Interviews

    In Session: Ian Losz

    Lucas Garrett Mar 6, 2023
    ALBANY – For some, learning is done only when mandatory, while on the other end of the spectrum, learning is a burning passion and pursuit. The latter is…
    Interviews

    In Session: Kevin Wayne & The Retrobilleze

    Lucas Garrett Mar 4, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – For Kevin Wayne & The Retrobilleze, it’s all about transporting their audiences to a different time – the 1950s! Performing live as a duo or…
    Interviews

    Liam Davis Igniting Listeners’ Ears with Latest Single, “Gasoline”

    Lucas Garrett Mar 3, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing “Gasoline” today on March 3rd, Liam Davis has added yet another explosively dynamic tune to his repertoire. Digging in the vaults for this…
    Interviews

    In Session: Chris Sanders

    Lucas Garrett Feb 27, 2023
    ALBANY – The path to becoming a musician is as personal a story to most in the industry as the ins-and-outs of the most intimate of relationships. For Chris…
    Interviews

    In Session: Joseph Biss

    Lucas Garrett Feb 25, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – Releasing his debut LP, live from the living room., on Feb. 17th, Joseph Biss is perhaps one of the most unique-sounding folk artists this author…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: timing’s Debut Album, “Storm’s Coming”

    Lucas Garrett Feb 24, 2023
    VALLEY FALLS – Releasing their debut album on Feb. 3rd, timing has put out a fantastic record with Storm’s Coming. Despite being short in length, the songs on…
    Interviews

    In Session: Tom O’Connor of The NoLaNauts

    Lucas Garrett Feb 20, 2023
    ALBANY – Featuring the stylistic bombast of New Orleans right in our very own Nippertown backyard is The NoLaNauts. A band that has made quite the name for…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Joseph Biss’ “live from the living room.”

    Lucas Garrett Feb 20, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – On Feb. 17, Joseph Biss released a collection of live tunes with his debut LP, live from the living room. Fourteen songs in length, the record is…
    Interviews

    In Session: Chris Wisniewski

    Lucas Garrett Feb 18, 2023
    ALBANY – The world of music has tons of room for all sorts of acts, ranging from solo to large bands. And within that, too, are all sorts of genres and…
    Interviews

    In Session: Haley Moley

    Lucas Garrett Feb 17, 2023
    ALBANY – Dropping their first full-length record today, electronic-rock band Haley Moley has released quite an amazing collection of tunes with Everybody Wins!…
    Interviews

    In Session: Lissa Schneckenburger

    Lucas Garrett Feb 13, 2023
    BRATTLEBORO, VT – Adoptive parent, fiddler, singer, teacher, and composer? Is there much that Lissa Schneckenburger isn’t currently taking on? As we delve deep…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Sean Rowe @ The Cock ‘n Bull, 2/9/23

    Lucas Garrett Feb 11, 2023
    GALWAY – A clattering of knives. The buzz of conversation. For the most part, Thursday, Feb. 9th, was a night like every other in your typical restaurant…
    Interviews

    In Session: Nora Brown

    Lucas Garrett Jan 30, 2023
    NEW YORK – Starting out at a young age – and blossoming into a gifted performer – Nora Brown is already racking up quite the impressive resume. Skilled in…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Albert Lee @ The Strand Theatre, 1/22/2023

    Lucas Garrett Jan 24, 2023
    HUDSON FALLS – As the lights dimmed down with hues of red and blue, audiences that gathered this past Sunday for a matinee at The Strand Theatre were gearing…
    Interviews

    In Session: Ryan Hornick

    Lucas Garrett Jan 23, 2023
    ALBANY – in an industry that can lend itself well to negative concepts and pre-conceived wrapped up packages, local electronic producer, Ryan Hornick, who goes…
    Interviews

    In Session: Sam Torres

    Lucas Garrett Jan 21, 2023
    TROY – Sam Torres, saxophonist and composer, just released his album, Still, this week! A record filled with meditative sounds – the saxophone was but a mere…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Maggie’s Clan’s Self-Titled Album

    Lucas Garrett Jan 20, 2023
    ALBANY – Releasing their self-titled LP on Sep. 10, 2022, Celtic powerhouse Maggie’s Clan have successfully crammed nine songs, all mostly high-octane tunes,…
    Interviews

    In Session: Stephen King of A Little Overboard

    Lucas Garrett Jan 13, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Releasing their debut single, “Goodbye For Now,” on Dec. 31, 2022, A Little Overboard is rapidly making a name for themselves. The song…
    Upcoming Shows

    EDM Artist, Atlas.B, Giving Back to the Community with a Free Show at No Fun in Troy, Jan. 14

    Lucas Garrett Jan 10, 2023
    ALBANY – One of the greater things of Nippertown-area’s music scene is its – within reason – unabashed sense of community. And, like any community, it takes a…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Richard Lounello

    Lucas Garrett Jan 9, 2023
    ALBANY – Actor/filmmaker Richard Lounello has been on quite a creative tear. Starting his acting career over 20 years ago, it wasn’t until recently that he…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Kilashandra’s “Live From the Parting Glass”

    Lucas Garrett Jan 7, 2023
    ALBANY – Bringing Celtic culture together with jam-band stylings is local band Kilashandra. Releasing their record, Live at the Parting Glass, the band - Mark…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Stephen Soucy

    Lucas Garrett Jan 6, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – When people find their passion in life, they will often travel in pursuit of it. As they learn the tools of their trade, some decide to…
    Interviews

    In Session: Kate McDonnell

    Lucas Garrett Jan 3, 2023
    VOORHEESVILLE – Standing out in music is hard to do. But standing out with your music, as well as your way of performing said music, is a whole other beast.…
    Best of

    Nippertown’s Artistic Community: Lucas Garrett’s Year In Review

    Lucas Garrett Dec 31, 2022
    As the year rapidly approaches its end, the hustle and bustle of the holidays are often capped by a reflection of what has come to pass, and what is on the…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Cameron Gallagher

    Lucas Garrett Dec 30, 2022
    GLENS FALLS – Creatives often find themselves keeping their hands beyond full, taking on as many projects possible, all in the name of scratching that…
    Film/TV/DVD

    In Session: Kyle Kleege

    Lucas Garrett Dec 26, 2022
    SCHENECTADY – One of the best things about art, in this author’s opinion, is how wide the spectrum ranging from conventional to unconventional is. Some…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: The Jagaloons’ “Walk, Don’t Run, For The Border”

    Lucas Garrett Dec 23, 2022
    ALBANY – An album that is over before you know it, Walk, Don’t Run, For The Border, by The Jagaloons is, simply put, a fantastic record. Released on Oct. 13,…
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