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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.
Capital Region Eddies Music Awards rescheduled to May 2
Show highlights to include musical performances, and announcement of winners in 34 categoriesThe second annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards…
Stories from a Bar #40, Tim Walton
In the latest Stories From A Bar episode, Chris joined by Schenectady native Tim Walton. If you are familiar with the popular local blog Tim’s NY Kitchen or the popular…
The Biz: Common production issues during concerts
The common production issue musicians encounter during concerts and why it’s a travesty.Stage Monitor MixesBefore we get started here I want to clarify that I am…
Under the Hood with Putnam Place
Saratoga venue waits it out and plans ahead to a noisy futureNippertown talks shop with Gary 'Sly' Fox, General Manager at Putnam Place in downtown Saratoga Springs.…
Flashback: Hot Jazz vs Cold Blizzard – Melvin Sparks at the Parting Glass 12/12/08
December 12th marks an interesting anniversary in the Nippertown live music annals.Twelve years ago in 2008, a small concert took place in the comfortable confines of the…
Music Biz 101, Lesson 4: What’s Your Town’s Scene?
"A Music Scene is developed with the existence of live music stages featuring original and touring acts. That makes the whole formula work; it's the first link in the supply…
The Local 518 Music (and More) Report – 2020 Q3
Editor's Note: For those of us in the local music industry four times a year we get a special treat. Local 518 WEXT radio host Andy Gregory posts the most comprehensive list…
Shuffle Radio “50 Years of Metal” Launches with Local Roots
In November of 1988 in Upstate New York I started my first radio gig at 88.3 WVCR FM and spent a decade there. In 1991 I also found a second home at 102.3 WZRQ FM Z-ROCK. …
Second Annual Eddies Awards to be Broadcast Dec. 6
Show highlights to include musical performances, a look at the year in local music and announcement of winners in 34 categories
A Farewell to the Sound Guy, Brian Lang
The Music Scene is full of characters. We just lost one"Listen: our Sound Guy is gonna piss you off so bad in the next 30 minutes that you'll want to knock his lights…
E.R.I.E. signs with Mint 400 Records
When A Band Called E.R.I.E. signed with Mint 400 Records in mid-August, it was a second chance.The four-piece act, named after a mnemonic representation of lead singer TJ…
Capital Region Venues Light Up Red
On September 1st, 2020, #WeMakeEvents, a coalition of trade bodies, businesses, unions, and live events workers, lit up their venues, homes, and cities red in over 1,500…