Philly-based Brothers Past returns to Albany this Friday night, September 28th with Timbre Coup. This four piece jamtronica band has been described by The New York Press as “the square-jawed, bastard child of Pink Floyd with a gigantic stage show.” Summing up their music with a few catchy adjectives won’t do them justice though… their songs vary in style and crossover many genres. You’ll just have to judge for yourself.
Timbre Coup, Albany’s favorite prog-rock act, has had a very busy summer, holding an awesome stage presence at festivals such as Catskill Chill, moe.down, Cabinfest, Strangecreek, and Bellstock. Pronounced “tam-ber koo” (see: music theory), this talented four piece experiments with crazy time signatures and tripped out experimental prog-rocky funky beats that get you off your ass and spinning around.
Valentines (upstairs) is located at 17 New Scotland Ave in Albany and the show is 18+. Doors are at 8 pm with Timbre Coup taking the stage at 9:30 pm and Brothers Past at 11pm.
Words by Amy F. Fischer – It was a gorgeous day at Oak Mountain in the cozy town of Speculator, NY. Three jambands I saw religiously in college were all playing at the 1st Annual Oaktoberfest. This mountain has the potential to be a great venue for live music, with overnight camping encouraged, food that was dirt cheap, a beer truck with a great selection (including Lake Placid’s Ubu Ale, a personal favorite) and you were allowed coolers if you wanted to bring your own. All this and almost 12 hours of music for $35… and if your kids were 10 or younger they got in FREE. Certainly a family-friendly event, Matt Yaeger (Owner/Director of Matt’s Music Together, LLC) held mini class demonstrations in between music sets for the kiddies. The purpose of his program is to encourage music and movement for children 0-4 years of age with their families.
Two sets of The Deadbeats started the day off right; as always, the band jammed a long list of favorites. This band has had a Wednesday night residency at Valentines in Albany for almost two decades. Their impressive song repertoire of the Grateful Dead and Phish, as well as many other classic rock covers and their own originals, keeps fans dancing the whole time and wanting more. On this sunny Saturday afternoon they pulled out a great “Cassidy” (Grateful Dead), “Rock and Roll” (Velvet Underground), a gorgeous “If I Could” (Phish), and a “Big Yellow Taxi” (Joni Mitchell).
Jerkwater Ruckus was next on stage. For those that weren’t around when they were out playing live regularly, you missed a special era. These six musicians started playing in 2000, but other than a few recent reunion shows have not played together as a sextet in quite a few years. A bunch of us old “groupies” were there to rock it old school. A friend I hadn’t seen in over ten years hopped a plane from Colorado just to see these guys.
My favorite part of the entire day was when all the kids started accompanying the second Ruckus set with hand drums, sticks, egg shakers, streamers and a large colored parachute. What a treat it was to see a new generation dancing and playing along to a band that in the past was only enjoyed after their bedtimes in dingy, smoke filled bars in the Northeast. A bluegrass version of “Mother” by Pink Floyd was only topped by my favorite band original, “Yet”, a multi-part number that to a Phish fan I could describe as the Ruckus’ “Divided Sky”.
The kiddies were then put to bed and the parents were able to enjoy some grown-up time with Conehead Buddha. CB was a major part of the jamband scene in Upstate NY a decade ago as well… I am thrilled to see them playing out more often again. Most songs were recognizable, all were danceable, and a great time was had by all. The show ended with a memorable “Sights” -> “Psycho Killer” -> “Sights” with the bonfire raging and a starscape that makes you appreciate going up north.
With Widespread Panic taking a light break from touring this year, members of the band have taken to the road with their side-projects. Missing Cats, featuring piano/keyboardist JoJo Hermann, comes to Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park on Saturday, September 29th. JoJo sat down to talk with NYS Music about Missing Cats and other musical topics.
Pete Mason: Missing Cats has you working with Luther and Cody Dickinson from North Mississippi Allstars, as well as Sherman Ewing from your college days at Columbia. Was this project a long time in the making?
John ‘JoJo’ Hermann: Well we recorded an album and Cody and Luther played on that, and I talked to them (North Mississippi Allstars) about hooking up on the road for about 15 dates and it’s just been a blast. They’re joining us on our set and I’ve been sitting in with them. It’s been really fun.
Pete: How has your collective Mississippi roots affected the sound of the band and what can be said for Sherman’s guitar and vocals in the group?
JoJo: Sherman and I ran around the New York City clubs for a while, then I went to Mississippi and really got into some of the music around North Mississippi, Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside were playing in Oxford and there was a jukejoint in HollySprings we would visit that occasionally. When I first heard those guys, it blew my mind.
Pete: You have a heavy New Orleans influence in your music from living in Mississippi. How did you first become aware of New Orleans music and in what ways has it influenced your musical direction with Beanland and Widespread Panic?
JoJo: Well a friend introduced me to Professor Longhair, I’d been listening to Dr. John and Allen Toussaint’s stuff. I just kinda got hooked and started learning that style and when I played it, is just made me happy, this music just makes me really happy. I got into New Orleans music that way through Professor Longhair records and went down there, started hanging out and playing with New Orleans musicians a lot. We jammed last week with in Athens with Tony Hall and Ivan and Ian Neville and the guys from Dumptaphunk and just had a big superjam there. New Orleans is where all the music I play… I’m a musician because of New Orleans.
Pete: This past August marked 10 years since Mikey Houser died. Beyond being the namesake of the band, looking back, what do you feel his legacy is with Widespread Panic?
JoJo: We miss him dearly, I sat behind him for many, many years. His style, his playing, it had a way of taking me to another place, it was almost like he played his own style and he took you to this very special place. He’s always been a part of me and always will be.
Pete: Tell me about the Missing Cats tune ‘Halfway to the top’, it stood out when I listened to the Ogden Theater show.
JoJo: Sherman and I have been writing songs for a while and I think that was a combination of three songs that we crammed together, because that bridge drops out so that’s like a separate song. On the record, Luther (Dickinson) and a guitar player from Nashville Guthrie Trapp play on it and the guitars are pretty wailin’ on that track.
Pete: Have you been playing any Smiling Assassins songs this tour?
JoJo: Yeah we played a few, we busted out five or six of them over the course of the past few nights, it’s fun to revisit that stuff. Smiling Assassins stuff is fun to play.
Pete: Widespread Panic introduced me to Warren Zevon and his music has had a huge impact on my life. Along with “Lawyers, Guns and Money”, Panic covered Warren Zevon’s “Exciteable Boy” and more recently, “Carmelita”. What makes Zevon such an appealing artist to cover?
JoJo: His lyrics, how clever they are. He’s a lot of fun as a piano player, he comes up with just these great piano parts. “Excitable Boy” is my favorite Warren Zevon song, I always loved that song.
Pete: One of the greatest moments I have had at a music festival was seeing Steve Winwood sit in with Panic at Bonnaroo 2002. Was that planned in advance, or something that came up as the festival came together? It was quite a moment to hear “Glad” and “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” with two keyboardist at the helm.
JoJo: He stopped by rehearsal the day before and we played those songs and the idea came up. I’ll never forget we were in the trailer backstage rehearsing with Dottie Peoples (who performed with Panic that same night) and Steve came in and started playing. It was quite an experience in that rehearsal. It was wonderful to have him up there, he has such a powerful voice and it’s just amazing. (Glad begins at 28:08, Low Spark at 37:40)
Pete: Before moving to Mississippi, you grew up in New York. Where were you for Game 6?
JoJo: I was watching it on TV at a friend’s house and I couldn’t believe it; I’ll never forget that game. What a strange, strange game. I always think about Mookie Wilson, I love Mookie.
Pete: When Panic returns to the road next year, will we see more shows in the northeast? Even though the fanbase is more fervent in the south and west, there are still fans up here dying for some Panic shows.
JoJo: Well I know we’re playing New Year’s Eve in Charlotte, NC and a ‘Tunes for Tots’ benefit, as well as a trip to the Caribbean for Panic in La Playa, we did that last year and really enjoyed it. I think we’re going to meet next month in October, talk about next year, have a cup of coffee, watch some baseball, watch the World Series together.
Pete: In your years of living and touring throughout New York, do you have a favorite place that you have visited in Upstate New York? A favorite place you have played in Upstate?
JoJo: Well, Saratoga, I especially enjoyed the racetrack. I think the first H.O.R.D.E. show we did (1992 or 1993) Col. Bruce Hampton hit like a 43-1 shot or something, that was a lot of fun. I remember there’s a great theater at Cornell in Ithaca which we used to love.
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning gold, and the grapes are ripe for the pickin’. That’s right, it’s time for the first ever Purple Pig Music Festival at Odd Fellows Farms in Naples, NY. The festival will feature two nights of relentless roots and reggae music by Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad as well as a premiere set from Naples native Aaron Lipp and Friends. Other bands include The Prickers,Pink Elephant, White Woods, Axis Armada, My Stolen Bike, Tryptic Soy, Easthill Ramblers, Naked Grey, Roots Collider, Landmark, Wonderland House Band, Universe Shark, and Family Dinner. The festival gates open at 2pm on Friday September 28th with music starting at 5pm. Pack some warm threads and your camping gear, as The Purple Pig offers on site camping for a small fee of $5 a night or $10 for the entire weekend. Tickets for the festival are $10 a day or just $20 for the entire weekend!
There will be no shortages of fuel for dancing as the Purple Pig will offer a gluttonous array of food, fine brew, and local wine. This festival has down home done right written all over it. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Upstate NY in all it’s autumnal glory. Details and updates can be found on the event page.
Listen to tracks from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s latest album “In These Times”
With a sprawling lineup spread out over a dozen venues and three nights, seeing all that Utica Music and Arts Festival (UMAF) has to offer is a daunting task. Contributing writers Pete Connors and Lindsay Jones, as well as Online Editor Pete Mason, went to a few shows this past weekend to see a small sample of UMAF 2012.
Thursday September 13th – by Pete Connors and Lindsay Jones
The 5th installment of Utica Music Fest kicked off on Thursday night with Pink Floyd tribute band Childhood’sEnd, a special Saranac Thursday at the Saranac Brewery. Leigh D’Agastino of Saranac Brewery said she was very happy with the turnout for the kick off party, a “much larger crowd than 2011.” The crowd was a bit older but most were enjoying the set (and $3 Saranac’s) with some even breaking out their air guitars to play along. The band breezed through “Pigs” and more obscure Floyd tunes before taking on multiple selections from Dark Side of the Moon, including “Breathe”, “Time”, “Money”, “Us and Them” and “Eclipse”. There were few lulls in the set as it was easy to tell that they had been covering Floyd for 30 years, as keyboardist Steve Schad pointed out while introducing his band mates before the end of their set.
Post-Saranac, Nail Creek Pub was the place to be for UMAF headliner ZachDeputy. The Cleveland, Ohio based soul outfit Winslow got the crowd dancing while early arrival Zach Deputy mingled with the crowd andposed for pictures, and was generally happy to be part of the weekend. Zach took the stage and it was going to be a special night. He kept the energy high from song one and the crowd was locked in and happy to go along for the ride, knowing that there were two more days of music to come.
Friday September 14th – by Lindsay Jones
Friday night started at Pier’s and Blake, an up and coming venue located in a turn of the century mill building, which had long been vacant and recently been turned into a restaurant as part of the effort to revitalize downtown Utica. Slip Madigan, a hardworking band out of Buffalo was finishing up their set, and upon recommendation from a friend, there was no disappointment, with improvisational and original work both impressive. As they closed, a secondary stage was set up in the small anterior room, where smaller but very popular acts were playing setbreaks, including Syracuse bluegrass favorites, Boots and Shorts and Home Body,a crazy good, eclectic electronic duo out of Massachusetts.
As Twiddle, a Vermont based band with a strong local following prepared to take the stage, the room filled with artists, locals and those looking for a solid dance party. Twiddle has a captivating organic style and was heavy on the funk. Their prog-rock feel, along with their solid hooks had the audience captivated and dancing long into the night.
Saturday September 15th – by Pete Mason
Nail Creek Pub was once again the start to the night, with Utica natives SassafrasJenkins taking to the porch. their psychedelic The Doors-meets-Traffic sound and soaring guitar licks from Irwin Winkler made them a huge highlight right out of the gate. With the full band in sync, they sounded great and will surely benefit from a larger room to play in the future. A notable cover of “White Rabbit” and their original “Make it painless” were highlighted by Irwin’s guitar, Nikki on tambourine and vocals and Ryan on keys and vocals. Look for an interview with this group on before years end.
Over at Swifty’s, SideEffect, a jazz trio made up of Mazza, Allanson and Lockwood took to the bar. Of note was “Waiting for the win”, a funky number with great guitar, as Mazza meandered around the bar thanks to cordless amp while bass and drums held down the fort.
Ending the night at Pier’s and Blake with Aqueous was the right way to go. With many up and coming bands around the state, Aqueous has shown that they are one of the next to make the jump to a full touring act (see Jimkata, Timbre Coup). Precision tightness whether composed or mid-jam, clear communication as to the direction of the jam and most of all – They look like they are having the time of their lives on stage! Some bands miss this mark and get too serious, but Aqueous does it right. Following their set over in the smaller room, BirdseedBandits roused the late night crowd with a cover of Mumford and Sons “The Cave” that provided a late night jolt to a weary but happy crowd.
Overall, Utica Music and Arts Festival was a fun, potpourri of music and fun, spread out around the city. A concentrated version for next years festival should prove to be beneficial to both bands, venues and fans, keeping the music local and everyone dancing throughout the night.
On Saturday September 22nd, Genesee Brewery and Lovin’ Cup Presents the 3rd Annual Love-a-palooza, Music & Arts Fall Fest in Rochester, NY. For only $5, you get an entire day of fantastic bands, beer sampling, vendors and fun! Featuring musical performances by RIPROC, Extended Family, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Occupanther, SubSoil, Jimkata, Manhattan Project, Papi Chulo, The Third Party Candidate and Silent Disco, and more.
Beer is sponsored by Genesee as well as great breweries offering beer tastings such as 3HB, Roc Brewing, CB’s, Rohrbach’s and Naked Dove. As a bonus, 3HB & Clown-Shoes Brewing (Boston) will release their hybrid beer for the first time!
Artisans will also be on hand for a variety of hand made crafts, designs and artistic creations, including Henna Art, Mariah Rose Tattoos, Ilana Zatkowsky Sugar and type, Snyder Handcrafted Syrups, Claire Flare, Malex Demmerly Prints & Glasswork, A Different View, Moorethenart, CTW Metal and many others.
See you Saturday at Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Drive
Jimkata made their presence known with their debut album Burn my Money and the 2010 follow up Ghosts and Killers, both products of progressive rock and the music of the 80s and 90s on this quartet of millennials from the heart of New York State. With graduated song writing and more complicated compositions, their new album Die Digital flows seamlessly from beginning to end, well produced and fantastically frenetic.
“Sweet Glory” begins the album with deep bassy and a sound akin to Disney’s Electrical Parade via chimes played on the sythnethizer, as the band chants Druid-like vocals that set the tone and give you a slight sway from side the side. “Nightshade” accelerates from “Sweet Glory”’s intro, and has an indie/late 80s pop vibe, a remarkably upbeat and dancey track that has high potential when performed live. “Chainstore” pairs neatly with “Nightshade”, however the vocals are ‘less is more’ on this track, letting the music move the song and the lyrics punctuate the rhythm in only the most apt of spots; the synth/drum combo carries you through this menagerie of a song.
“Electronic Stone” is Smashing Pumpkins-esque while “Low Low” takes the album on a mellower turn; think The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Snakedriver” with an indie twist. The songs turn into a melodic, full band assemblage in the song’s second half, driving the song to unexpected heights. This track is a huge pleasure to listen to.
The title track “Die Digital”, another highlight off a purely enjoyable album has deep bass furrows in between the stanzas, where you can hear the keys speak in retort to lines such as “Cause all the best things seem to surface after the worst times. All the worst things seem to come around after the best times”, a musical conversation between musician and instrument. “LegoLand” has a unique Nintendo-style character banter to open the track and then moves into a groovy bass led jam, with chanted lyrics returning for the perfect outro.
“Girl with the Diamond Tongue”, the darkest track, carries Freidell’s guitar and makes a larger presence on this track, as layers kick in with samples and hints of trance- style electronica. “American Cars”, a bass-heavy sendoff to the album is an anthem ala “Ghosts and Killers”, with great vocals along with drum/bass dynamic and a driving rhythm as all four combine in perfect synchronization, much like a 90s alternative act hitting the mark; instead of a tune for the disaffected generation, this is a choice album of the next generation.
KeyTracks: Nightshade, Low Low, Die Digital, American Cars
Thursday night of Utica Music and Arts Festival was a wild one from inside the festival camp and as a result, I was fashionably (read: stressfully) late to the start of The End Men’s first show of the 2012 UMAF. Not a smart move in O’Donnels, as an enthusiastic crowd will indeed surge forward (or back, according to your perspective), boxing the band into the end of the long hallway that is the bar’s layout and causing a truly standing room only vibe. This crowd was absolutely nothing short of enthusiastic and well they should be. The End Men, from Brooklyn, haven’t graced a Utica stage since earlier this year at Mardi Gras at The Uptown Theater and we were clamoring hungrily for their gritty, raw, deliciously grungy tunes and gravelly, passionate vocals.
In keeping with the manifesto of the festival, music and art collided in the unobtrusive, wood paneled room, as a crush of local photographers strained in to get up close and personal shots of Liv and Matthew doing what they do best, hooking a crowd like a fish on a line. The crowd was star studded by a few fellow musical types too, Randy Niles, and the crew from Ghost and Goblin. I grabbed a beer and elbowed my way in up close, trapped between Randy, the pool table, and the band.
This band just draws you in, particularly by their total commitment to what they’re doing. They live and breathe this music, the rhythm and the lifestyle of creation and sharing and being as rock as possible. It just is them, inseparable from their beings. Matthew’s guitar is utterly relentless and there are few things in this life I enjoy more than watching Liv thrash the shit out of a set of drums. She goes hard, pounding sticks into skins in swinging arcs of movement that catch the eye as much as the sounds catch the ear. She is equally capable of swinging the eights and finessing around a verse like a jazz drummer as she is to suddenly raise her arms high into the air and pummel with intensity belied by her small frame. She is one of my very favorite drummers, not only to listen to, but also to watch.
Matthew himself is no slouch in the intensity department. His demeanor is amusing, boyish, giving and joyful leaving little doubt that he is living his dream of entertaining people and doing so along side a companion he values and respects. It’s a tongue in groove type lock down with these two and I think it’s safe to say you’ll not only like the music, but you’ll like the two of them personally an awful lot by the time the set’s done.
We’ve had a lovely opportunity to watch this band grow over the course of the past couple of years and I’m continually impressed by their progress. When we first met them as a trio, the music and show-person-ship was totally enjoyable, but what stood out m most was their individual personalities. This is no longer the case, and I submit anyone passing by on a street or cornered by a friend and made to sit and listen would stop short and stick around, only later to be impressed by how freaking nice they are. They’ve locked down deep into their niche, a drum and guitar duo unlike most of the rest on the scene. The first thing setting them apart from the pack is just how talented Liv is on the drums. So multifaceted and intelligent it’s stunning to watch her work. Matthew’s vocal is also unique, hovering somewhere between Waits and Springsteen with the perfect amount of rumble and a cavalier attitude of fun and his approach on guitar is, well, it’s fantastic! A carnival barker over a cacophony of merriment, sound in theory and practice.
They mugged a little for the photogs, most of which have become personal friends of this duo, with Matt telling a joke or two between songs that amuse and coax the listener to relate. A straight paparazzi outright flash mob, photographers literally crawled across the floor, over tables, and undulated themselves into spaces you’d not believe just to catch the perfect shot of this magic. It was a seamless performance and I thought to myself more than once, ‘this is how it’s done.’ I felt gratitude to be able to round out my somewhat frenzied day with a little bit of groundedness.
You bet I love this band, and I can’t get enough. Call your local venues and promoters and suggest you cannot live without more of The End Menin your life. They will recharge your batteries like a jump in a parking lot by the coolest vagabond you ever saw.
Jeff Bujak on his latest release Something Different, showcases this electronic pianists creativity with a nice array of rhythms and skillful piano playing throughout. I was drawn in by the initial two studio tracks which served as the perfect warm up to the remainder of the albums extended, live studio tracks.
The table is set with “Raygun” and “Riky,” clean studio efforts layered in samples that are plentiful and well positioned. The transition into the 8 live tracks is seamless as the album works nicely through some shorter live remix tracks, into the more extended live material beginning with the catchy “Nu-Muneh”. I particularly enjoyed the live tandem of “Mutator” and “Sea Monster”, filled with heavy beats and catchy grooves offered generously in each track. Really nice upbeat piano playing make this portion of the release in particular my favorite.
There are no holes to be heard, but rather a straight forward high energy effort from Jeff Bujak here with track after track that is sure to please.
On the heels of a summer playing shows and festivals throughout the country, both solo and with The Travelin’ McCoury’s, Keller Williams embarks on a cross-country tour that spans much of the rest of the year. We sat down with Keller Williams for an interview to talk about his new album Pick and talk about his style of music and some unique burning topics that Keller was happy to answer.
Keller plays September 21st at Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park and September 22 at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse.
Lauren Lagowski: I gave Pick a good listen a few times through. I’m always impressed with how you marry your humor with your incredible talent on the guitar. Where does the inspiration for much of your lyrics come from?
Keller Williams: I like to keep things light and fun and not take myself too seriously. I just put myself in the place of the audience, keep things in a positive direction, and the rest is just entertaining myself.
Lauren:Pick is a unique and awesome bluegrass album that is just a lot of fun to listen to.What was your favorite part of making this album?
Keller: It’s just beautiful playing with such awesome musicians and the vocals in the group are stellar. It was a fun album to make.
Lauren: Have you ever considered having a more permanent band or do you like the freedom of switching it up and playing solo when you want?
Keller: I consider the whole solo looping thing my day job and everything else is just a lot of fun. The freedom and being happy doing both is a beautiful thing. Playing solo is fun and makes me want to play with other musicians and playing in groups makes me want to play solo. It just keeps things interesting for everyone involved.
Lauren: I feel as though switching it up and dipping your toes in different genres has helped you develop as an artist..would you agree?
Keller: Definitely. I like playing dabbling in different genres. In fact this winter I’ll be playing with a six-piece R&B group that I assembled. We started messing around with things in the studio and it’s really funky. I’m really excited to explore that more.
Lauren: That sounds awesome! Where is your favorite place in this wide world to play?
Keller: I’ve played at a lot of amazing places. I love playing Red Rocks and I love playing at The Egg in Albany, there’s so many great ones.
Lauren:Pick is a unique and awesome bluegrass album that is just a lot of fun to listen to.What was your favorite part of making this album? It’s just beautiful playing with such awesome musicians and the vocals in the group are stellar. It was a fun album to make.
Lauren: Why does it seem all your album titles are one word? Is there a purpose or did it just happen like that?
Keller: Not really. I just like to keep things simple and express in one word, what the album is all about. No guess work for the listener.
Lauren: We are excited to welcome you back to Upstate New York. Do you have any special memories of this part of country?
Keller: I’ve played so many great festivals in this part of the country. I have so many great memories of playing out this way. You can’t beat the sunny, warm days and the cool nights with the fans sticking it out and having fun all the while.
Lauren: You obviously have some bluegrass roots. What are some of your other musical influences and genres that really inspire you?
Keller: Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, The Grateful Dead are all major influences in my musical sphere. Michael Hedges is another big one.
Lauren: Who would you like to work with in the future?
Keller: I’d love to work with the guys of Soulive and also The Slip. I think they’re all really talented and put out some amazing music.
Lauren: You get to play with a lot of great musicians. What’s your favorite on-stage collaboration you’ve been apart of?
Keller: I guess the one the sticks out in my mind right now was recently at NedFest in Nederland, Colorado where I played with my friends Steve Kimock, Kyle Hollingsworth, and Dave Watts.
Two sets of The Deadbeats started the day off right; as always, the band jammed a long list of favorites. This band has had a Wednesday night residency at Valentines in Albany for almost two decades. Their impressive song repertoire of the Grateful Dead and Phish, as well as many other classic rock covers and their own originals, keeps fans dancing the whole time and wanting more. On this sunny Saturday afternoon they pulled out a great “Cassidy” (Grateful Dead), “Rock and Roll” (Velvet Underground), a gorgeous “If I Could” (Phish), and a “Big Yellow Taxi” (Joni Mitchell).
There will be no shortages of fuel for dancing as the Purple Pig will offer a gluttonous array of food, fine brew, and local wine. This festival has down home done right written all over it. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Upstate NY in all it’s autumnal glory. Details and updates can be found on
Keller plays September 21st at Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park and September 22 at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse.