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The Scene & The Biz
Discussions on both Nippertown’s ‘Music City’ status and on the various business aspects within the regional music industry.
The Lesson From Astroworld: Deny the Numbers? Pay the Price
It's Rather Simple: Listen to the Insurance IndustryFestival Safety: The Unpleasant and Uncomfortable Conversation About 'Genres' Needs to Take Place. The Good News is…
Opinion: St. Rose’s Music Industry Program – the Other Side
Editors note: This is an opinion piece from Juliana Castrillon Cadena, a recent graduate of the College of St. Rose music program and a local musician.After reading the…
Pint Sized Opening Its Third Location In Downtown Troy
TROY — Pint Sized announced its third location will be opening in Downtown Troy. It's their largest project to date and will be at 275/277 River Street. The space will lend…
Eddies Music Hall of Fame to induct its biggest class yet
Induction ceremony – with live musical performances – to be held Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Universal Preservation HallSARATOGA SPRINGS – A pair of Mechanicville brothers who…
Interview: William “Tragedy” Yager Adds the Fuze Box to His Tragic Empire
It’s 7:50AM on a Friday, and Tragedy is on the move.I am at Patsy’s Barber Shop in downtown Albany to interview William Yager, known exclusively by just about…
Caffe Lena Launches CaffeLena.TV, A New Subscription-Based Live Streaming Platform
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As live music venues continue to feel the impact of Covid-19, online concert streaming is getting more sophisticated. Saratoga Springs’ Caffe Lena is…
Top 10: Promoters Don’t Care About …
The Biz of Music: TOP 10 THINGS A PROMOTER DOESN'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BANDA Day in the Life of a Working Musician:Trying to come to an understanding on a…
Bands, Please Don’t Be a Pain In The A**
In my previous blog post titled “The common production issue musicians encounter during concerts and why it’s a travesty,” I discussed one of the biggest production-related…