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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.
Celebrating Saratoga’s Summer Nights with Erin Harkes on Putnam Place’s New Patio
The Erin Harkes Band christened Putnam Place's new patio on Friday night with a full night of cover and original tunes that had the place on its feet. Dancing across the…
Nippertown’s 2022 March Music Madness is Back and Twice as Nice
Sure everyone has heard of the NCAA's March Madness tournament, the road to the Final Four, and a college basketball national championship. Well, this isn't the NCAA and…
Ten Moments from 2021 that Mattered to the Local Music Scene
As the year comes to a close, it’s worthwhile to reflect back on what transpired and what is likely to have a lasting effect on our local music scene. This is not a…
Pint Sized & No Fun, Set To Open In Troy On Friday, December 10th
Pint Sized is STOKED to open the doors to its third location at 275/277 River Street in the heart of downtown Troy, NY on Friday, December 10th. The space is unique in that…
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…