NYS Music 20​14

Category: North Country

  • Summer is a Naked Turtle in Plattsburgh

    You know summer has arrived when the Naked Turtle in Plattsburgh opens its doors.

    The downtown restaurant has booked Glass Onion for two nights, Friday, May 23rd and Saturday, May 24th at 10 pm.  The jam band is a local favorite that frequents the Naked Turtle.  Below is a video of one of their shows, covering Phish’s Sample in a Jar back in 2008.

    The Naked Turtle will also host “Turtle Thursdays” with broadcasts from FM 95 Triple-X, Burlington, Vermont’s Top-40 radio station.

    The live entertainment continues to play out at the Monopole, where Doom & Friends take the stage Friday, May 23rd at 10 pm. It marks the first of two nights of live music, where Doom & Friends will be followed by Annie in the Water on Saturday.

    Next week, The ROTA Studio and Gallery, at 50 Margaret Street, is promoting a show on their Facebook Page for  Sorry Mom, Irradiated Beef, and Ground Zero, to play at the gallery on Friday, May 30th.

  • Plattsburgh is for live music this weekend

    Another weekend for live music revelers is at hand for those who will be in Plattsburgh this weekend.

    The Monopole

    The Monopole will play host to two live acts this weekend, starting with Capital Zen tonight at 10 pm.

    Zen has developed a reputation as a hard-working group, having performed more than 100 shows last year.  The jam band out of Glens Falls weaves nearly every assortment of genre into their playlist – everything from Jazz to Punk, Prog to Classical, Metal to Blues. As they state on their Facebook Page, “Zen creates a feel and tone unlike any other.”

    They are to appear at the Backwoods Pondfest in Peru this August, an event they have not missed since their first appearance in 2009.

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    Tomorrow, the music will start up again with a little R&B funk flair introduced by Burlington’s Funkwagon at 10 pm.

    The nine-piece band formed in 2005, and describes their funk sound as atypical. For one, they introduce themselves as a “gospel infused funk band.”

    “Well for one thing it’s very vocal oriented,” band founder Aaron Burroughs is quoted on the band’s Facebook Page. “We pay attention to our lyrics… so it really does feel kind of like a choir.”

    Next Thursday, May 15, Lowell & Sabo of Lucid will take to the bar’s stage.

    The Monopole is located on 7 Protection Ave, in downtown Plattsburgh.  For more information, call 518-563-2222.

    Olive Ridley’s

    Olive Ridley’s is advertising the arrival of Catfish and Bodega to their stage tonight at 6 pm (The Facebook Event advertises a time of 6:30 pm)

    They promise a smooth blend of jazz and funk for all their music loving friends.

    Tomorrow, DJ Jon is scheduled to make his regular appearance to entertain the masses.

    Cosmic Dust Bunnies and Gang of Thieves are both going to be on hand next Friday, May 16th.

    For more information, call Olive Ridley’s at 518-324-2200.

  • Local Limelight: North Country Stalwarts Lucid

    Lucid is the top band in New York’s smallest market yet perform quite well in the larger markets throughout Upstate and beyond, making them true underdogs in the Upstate New York scene. This passion to prove their mettle has netted the band of 10 years a recent hit album, Home is Where We Wanna Grow, their own music festival, Backwoods Pondfest, a following of passionate fans, and of course, their iconic bus ‘Lucy’.

    lucidChampions of the inaugural March Madness tournament, Lucid embodies the North Country spirit and is one of the most successful acts to come out of the region. Playing a mix of rock, jam and funk and self-described ‘wood rock’ in their powerhouse performances, Lucid mixes the sound of six members to create a sound that can be imitated but not duplicated. Featuring Kevin Sabourin (guitar), Lowell Wurster (percussion/harp), Jamie Armstrong  (saxophone), Chris Shacklett (Bass), Andy Deller (Keys) and new addition Chris English (drums), the future is bright and the potential for a burst out of the Upstate area seems imminent for the septet from the northern 518.

    Pete Mason: How did Lucid first start out?

    Lowell Wurster:  Kevin (Sabourin), Jamie (Anderson) and Nick (Sauvie, our first bass player) played with a few different people, just jamming mostly, who found our first drummer, Ryan “Rippy” Trumbull. I knew Jamie and Kevin from growing up in Plattsburgh. One day I saw Jamie walking and we got to talking; he said he was playing with some guys and to come check them out. I went and really dug what they were doing. They were having so much fun and I asked them if I could come to a practice and jam a bit. After practice they asked if I wanted to be in the band! A few months later we were playing a show in Plattsburgh at this horrible place called Maggie’s and had a friend sitting in on keys. There was this dude (Andy Deller) yelling to our buddy what the key changes were. At break we asked our friend Steve who that dude was and he told us his name was Andy and a great key player at that. He played with us the whole second set and the rest was history. Five years later our bass player Nick wanted to pursue higher education instead of being in a band. We had a few fill in bass players until St. Patrick’s Day five years ago we had Chris Shacklett play a show with us, and it was like magic; he fit right in. That night on the bus ride home we asked him if he wanted to join and he said yes. After our first big tour down to Florida, our original drummer, Rippy decided he didn’t want to travel anymore. As sad as it was he decided to leave. we tried out a few different drummers and we asked Kyle Murray to join the fun. He rocked with us for about a year and a half. Kyle decided life on the road wasn’t for him and wanted to phase out as our drummer, then just like magic, Chris English popped up at the perfect moment. By the grace of God, Chris decided Lucid was exactly what he needed in his life and we knew he was exactly what we needed in ours. Chris moved up to Plattsburgh about two months ago and shit is beautiful now.

    Jamie Armstrong: Sabo, Nick (our original bassist) and I were spending time together playing music and hanging out. Stumbled into it really. Andy, Lowell and Rippy (our original drummer) came along shortly there after. We all had mutual musical interests and loved hanging out together, so naturally the band grew more and more over time as we bonded and our music developed. As some members decided to leave (as things started getting more committal) along the way, we’ve seemed to have perfect luck picking up new members to fill the role and evolve the band in a positive way. Great examples of that are Chris Shacklett, who joined on bass in 2009 and Chris English who recently joined on drums.

    Chris Shacklett: I joined the band about four years after the initial formation. The band formed for me when I graduated from Plattsburgh state in 2009 without having any idea how I was going to be an “adult”. Everything felt right from the very beginning and every place in time the band has taken me has been exactly where I needed to be. For my whole life I knew music was the main element of my being, but I never seriously considered playing music to be a career until I joined Lucid.

    PM: What are Lucid’s main influences on their music and style?

    Jamie Anderson : The band itself is very eclectic. We draw on many styles as we all have differing musical backgrounds. If I could some up a style for Lucid it would be ‘homegrown blues Americana.’

    Andy Deller: I think our home is the main influence. That and a stubborn refusal to pigeonhole ourselves in any kind of way. It’s hard to point to other artists that are influences. That is to say, each member brings his own particular influences. Our tastes do intersect; I don’t think there is a one of us who would say they did not like Zeppelin or The Beatles or Hendrix. But I am the only avid Rush fan I know of in the band, and the other fellas have their particular favorites. So we each bring our own thing to the total sound.

    Chris English: My main musical influence and style is all over the map. I’m into a lot more local artists than anything. Some of the music I started listening to at a early age include Donny Hathaway, The Clark Sisters, Buddy Guy, Paul Simon, Grateful Dead, The Funk Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and many more.

    PM: What separates the North Country from rest of Upstate? What makes it distinct?

    Kevin Sabourin: Wilderness, a deep appreciation of nature and life that comes with being a fairly self-reliant people who are hard working. Crafts people, music loving, tough, rugged and beautiful, like the surroundings in which we live.

    Andy Deller: What separates us from the rest of Upstate is the Adirondack State Park, to be geographically obvious. We’re maybe a little more backwoods and redneck than the rest of Upstate – not that there’s a value judgment on that. It’s neither better nor worse, just different. To be more serious, I think the people in our area really make the difference; I’ve never seen audiences more gracious, more open to something new and different, or more ready to dance.

    Chris Shacklett: I don’t think there is any separation. Separation is not conducive to the band’s purpose. I may be saying this because I believe my scope of the North Country or Upstate is not broad enough to draw any borders.

    Jamie Armstrong: We live way up here in the Northern Adirondacks. Next to Lake Champlain. Fresh air! Being sandwiched between a beautiful mountain range and a huge blue lake is all I need. And the geographical diversity reflects in the people who live up here. The music community is encouraging.

    PM: For those who don’t live there or venture north, what is the music scene like across the North Country?

    Chris Shacklett: Don’t tell me this town ain’t got no heart. You just gotta poke around.

    Lowell Wurster: Well we are spread out up here, but there are amazing pockets of music lovers spread out around the ADK’s. Beautiful little communities that love original music. Folks up here look at music as a necessity, not a luxury. I’ve never met bigger music lovers then in the North Country. Plattsburgh is undergoing some amazing changes and I’m really happy and excited to be on several different community action boards that are helping spread art and music around the area. Saranac Lake is amazing and filled with real folks who thrive for music; their Winter Carnival is something to behold, hearty folks up there. I love it up there, right in the mountains and cold as hell. Backwoods Pondfest has brought tons of amazing acts to the North Country over the last eight years and with its continued success shows the thirst these mountain folks have for original music. They can’t seem to get enough.

    Andy Deller: Well, because of the audiences I described above, the scene is VERY diverse, creative, and supportive. On any given night you can stroll through Plattsburgh or Burlington and find any number of different styles – rock, blues, funk, reggae, metal, jazz quartets, and brass bands. What I truly love is the cross-pollination: people from highly diverse bands getting out and jamming with one another in impromptu acts. It happens all the time here.

    Jamie Armstrong: It’s very rich, with a wide array of styles and ideas floating around, but all held together by a supportive arts community. There’s a lot of support up here. Kids are movin’ and shakin’ and motivated. That goes for our community in general. A lot of great people are trying to make positive change all the time!

    PM: What other musicians do you think also encompass the spirit of the North Country?

    Kevin Sabourin: The Blind Owl Band, who have the same North Country work ethic and attitude that we do of going until the job is done and playing long hours and working hard.  The crowd has been busting there ass all day working, building farming, so we have to work as hard as they do for them.

    Lowell Wurster:  The one that immediately comes to mind is The South Catherine St. Jug band from years and years ago, Sven Curth (who plays solo mostly) but is in the band JIM who plays a few times a year and is made up of some of the North Country’s best.

    Andy Deller: The local artists that don’t receive much press, and maybe even avoid it: Trinity Park Radio, Will Scheifley, and his on again off again Shameless Strangers, Mike Pederson, Giovanina Bucci, Catie Wurster and her band Doomf**k – the list can go on and on. We have a huge, hugely diverse, and highly active music scene up here where people can take the time to have some real professional fun, and it’s all thanks to the audience – the people of the North Country.

    Jamie Armstrong: I guess to sum it up, there’s a lot of musical diversity in a very tight knit community up here in the mountains. People are trying to make things happen in a positive way up here. We love it.

    Chris English: I can say George Wurster is the spirit of the North Country. I love that guy.

    Catch Lucid on tour this summer throughout New York and select New England dates, wrapping up with the Lucid-hosted Backwoods Pondfest Music Festival.

    May 7 Firehouse, Rochester, NY
    May 8 Spring Revival, Macedon, NY
    May 9 Nietzche’s, Buffalo, NY
    May 10 Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY
    May 16 Shake the Mountain Festival, Solid Rock Ranch, NY
    May 22 Blarney Stone Pub, Norwich, NY
    May 23 Olive’s, Nyack, NY
    May 29 Nanola, Malta, NY
    May 31 Main Pub, Manchester, CT
    June 10 Church, Boston, MA
    June 12 Theos BBQ, Springfield, MA
    June 20 Shepard’s Cove, Lake George, NY
    July 25-26 BRYAC, Bridgeport, CT
    August 8-9 Backwoods Pondfest Music Festival, Peru, NY

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  • Is Cry to the Blind on the cusp?

    If you haven’t seen Cry to the Blind by the end of this year, you haven’t been trying.

    “Shows are coming in like crazy!” said band manager, Tommy “The Don” Casserino.  Announcements have been reporting out with a fury over the past few weeks.

    Last week it was announced they will be opening for Framing Hanley for one show in Watertown, NY on May 15th at Exhibition Hall. Wednesday, CTTB was named to 95X‘s XFest for Saturday, June 21st in Syracuse, NY.  Adelita’s Way heads the playbill. And, yesterday, the East End Music Festival listed them among nine different acts to play on Friday, June 13th in the band’s hometown of Rochester, NY.

    After the 95X Fest announcement, Casserino said, “Without the 95x Crew there would be no local support for the bands.”

    Casserino also revealed that Rock Rage Radio approached the band for a possible tour.

    “Cry to the Blind is a band that gives you 110% of what they do,” said Casserino. “My hats off to Radio Contraband for pushing ‘Wrecking Ball,’ and opening doors for the band.”

    Last December, the band released a cover of Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” taking the No. 1 pop single and making into a hard rock track of their own.  The accompanying YouTube video went viral, earning them enough attention to gain play time on Sirius Octane.

    Now, the boys will take to the stage with Framing Hanley as one of the concert’s opening acts in Watertown.  Framing Hanley is a legitimate Top 10 talent that has been out of the circuit for a few years.  This tour is in support of their latest album The Sum of Who We Are, which is their first release since severing ties with Silent Majority and signing with Imagen Records.

    The band had filmed a video for a new release “Unbroken” in partnership with Imagen Records back in March.  Casserino said the video is to be released soon.

    Cry to the Blind is not signed with any record labels as of yet, but the pairing up with Imagen appears to be something worth keeping an eye on for the near future.

  • Summer Comes Early to Plattsburgh

    Summer usually comes much later up North, but don’t you tell that to the people of Plattsburgh, NY. This weekend, you won’t be able to swing a dead cat without hitting a live music performance.

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    Plattsburgh First Weekends starts off the monolithic musical weekend Friday, at 2 pm from Trinity Park.  Street performances and other fun activities are promised, while Mambo Combo is set to perform on City Hall Pl. at 5 pm.

    Then, at 7 pm, the ROTA Gallery will host several acts consisting of The Fox & The Feather, Allison Lutz, Theresa Hartford and TPZ.

    But, wait, if you really want to take this crazy train you may be forced to a decision between seeing Conehead Buddha at Olive Ridley’s at 9 pm, or Mister F at the Monopole at 10 pm.

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    Mister F takes to the stage back in January.

    Round Two of musical events gives plenty of time for recuperation, as the first show does not start until 7 pm.  Here, the ROTA Gallery will again play host to several acts – Cave Needles, Vincent & The Virgins, Jesus & The Psychonauts, and Judee Mango.

    If you choose to part ways from the Gallery, it may be because you need a cup of coffee.  The Koffee Kat will have Justin Vancour on their intimate stage setting by 8 pm.

    And, by 9 pm, the Monopole will play host to Albany jam band Groovestick.

  • Getting Lucid in Vermont at Nectar’s

    Lucid has a brand new drummer and they want to introduce him to the crowd at Nectar’s in Burlington, VT.

    Chris “Hollywood” English is in the fold, and the show this Saturday, May 3rd will mark the band’s first visit since he came on board.

    The show kicks off at 9 pm, and is for those 21 and up only. Admission is $5.00. Joining Lucid will be Goosepimp Orchestra and FiKus.

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    Lucid by Bryan Lasky

    Lucid earned the title of New York State’s #1 band in our March Madness voting contest, beating out an initial field of 64 bands.

    Hollywood just joined the Popular group out of Plattsburgh. He started his career as the drummer for the legendary Buddy Guy, was most recently with AudioInflux

    FiKus, is a jam band out of North Jersey, with an eclectic sound that combines progressive melodies with infectious grooves, electronic beats, and edgy vocals.

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    FiKus by Bryan Lasky

    Goosepimp Orchestra is best described by the press release we just received. Their sound is, “the form of funk that dissolves the barriers between artist and audience. The energy plotted through space race like arrangements, channeled by geeks who became stage freaks, and absorbed into every opened mind via third eyes is a condensed and charismatic force from the center of the Earth and the beginning of time.”

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    If you have the ability, make haste and get thee there.

  • Local Limelight: Ian Wagner Brings a Fresh Sound to Watertown

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    Ian Wagner is a local Watertown artist whose incredible talent has raised the expectations for musicians all over the North Country. Originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, Ian traveled the country and joined the military in 2001. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment Ft. Drum as a Combat Medic on May 13th 2003. He was medically retired after being wounded in action during his second tour. In 2009, Ian decided to pursue his dreams as a musician. He was a member of local bands Network and Wagner’s Agenda before going solo in 2011. Ian has made the North Country his home, and we are happy to have him!

    With acoustic covers of artists like Luke Bryan, Shinedown, Tenacious D, and even Eminem, he hits every genre. He transforms every song into his own, performing with incredible passion and energy. His talent is unlike anything you will hear out of this region. You will remember the first time you saw him play, and you will be sure to see him again. I have been lucky to see him play many times and recently I sat down with him to learn more about this upcoming artist.

    Katrina Johnson: I heard you were working on an album, is that true?

    Ian Wagner: Not entirely. I have about an LP’s worth of original material that’s ready to be recorded. But I’m shy with my originals. You actually heard one on Saturday though, which is rare. That song is called “Deeds Not Words” and was written specifically for the families of fallen soldiers.

    KJ: I loved that song.Very well done! What is the next step for you? What is your ultimate goal?

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    IW: Well, that’s still a little up in the air. I’ve played on every stage Jefferson County has to offer, and I consider this place my new home. I’m definitely interested in branching out though. It seems like the logical choice. We are fortunate to live in an area rich with musical talent. I’ve shared the stage with some incredible musicians, some of international notoriety. Most significant to me are Brian Purwin and Marcus Hagans. They have become my brothers both on and off the stage. If I had my way the three of us would be out on the road, but there are numerous obstacles preventing all of us from being able to commit 100% to the dream. I plan on spending my summer here in the North Country playing as much as possible.

    KJ: Did you meet them here or did you serve with them?

    IW: I met them both at jam nights in Depauville actually. Marcus was in the Army. He gets out this week actually. Brian is originally from New Jersey and wound up here visiting his childhood friend at Better Farm in Redwood.

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    KJ: When did you start playing and performing?

    IW: I’ve been playing music my whole life. I didn’t start performing until I decided to resign from my position as a tactical medical instructor at the MSTC on Drum and pursue my lifelong passion as a musician. That was in 2009

    KJ: Who taught you to play?

    IW: I have approximately five years of state recognized education. For the most part I taught myself everything I know. That isn’t to say I haven’t studied everything I can get my hands on. My mom plays a bit and sings from the heart. I guess in a lot of ways I inherited that from her. I taught myself how to read tablature when I was 13 and immersed myself in learning my favorite albums front to back when I could afford the corresponding book. The five years I was in school I learned how to read music and play every brass instrument my school had. I also tried my hand at clarinet and tenor sax. When I was very young my mom had a keyboard that I began picking familiar melodies off of. It’s hard to say who “taught” me to play because my musical experiences are multi-faceted. At the end of the day, I believe I taught myself. Music is a personal experience for me, and even though I share it with every one else these days, I always try to put 110% of myself in everything I do.

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    IW: They change frequently. The list is way too long to get to them all. I attempt to get to every genre. Locally there is a guy named Ben Wisner that I aspire to play as well as. Stevie Ray Vaughn had a big influence on me as I began maturing as a guitar player. Bradley Nowell taught me that you don’t have to have an amazing voice to sing with passion. Django Reinhardt had incredible absolutely impeccable rhythm and played with two fingers fused together after a burn injury. I explored trying to recreate sounds that guys like Jimi Hendrix made without having the luxury of being able to afford expression pedals, which was ultimately impossible, but taught me so much about digging sounds out of the instrument. Lately I’ve been on a country kick. I recently had the opportunity to stand 10 feet from Brad Paisley’s Dr. Z amplifiers while he delivered a show to 10,000 adoring fans. Not only was I up front, but I got to hang out with him a bit backstage! An incredible experience. Marcus and Brian consistently blow my mind. I can cover hundreds and hundreds of songs; I tend to do them my way. These guys just feel it and make it happen, even if they haven’t ever heard the original song. None of us have rehearsed for a gig as long as we have played together. We literally built our shows making it up as we went, and that has been incredibly inspirational for me. If the roles were reversed and I were supporting them, I would be sure to disappoint.

    KJ: That is impressive. You guys do an amazing job. Do you have any shows scheduled yet for this spring or summer?

    IW: I think the show I’m looking forward to the most so far in May is Bella Brook Vineyards, May 24th. That’s in St. Lawrence County, and I have had an incredible time every time I have played there. This summer is starting to fill up with a lot of fun events, both public and invite only. I guess in closing I’d like to send a shout out to @musicology in Watertown. I play out multiple times a week and that takes a toll on my gear. I can always count on them t keep me ready for the next gig!

    Check out Ian’s Facebook page to find out where you can see him next!

  • Backwoods Pondfest 2014 lineup announced

    The lineup for the 2014 and eighth annual Backwoods Pondfest in Peru, NY was announced Sunday night via Facebook.

    All, that is, except for the headliner.

    The list of acts is heavily laden with Upstate New York talent – Twiddle, Spiritual Rez, Turquaz, Cabinet, Alan Evans Trio, The Garcia Project, Lucid, The Manhattan Project, Hot Day at the Zoo, Sophistafunk, Aqueous, The Blind Owl Band, Conehead Buddha, Capital Zen, Big Daddy Love, Big Mean Sound Machine, The Big Takeover, Mister F, GUBBILIDIS (Twiddle Duo), Formula 5, Doomfxck, and North Funk Tree.

    As it has since the beginning, the festival will take place at Twin Lake Campsite on August 8th and 9th, a tossed apple from Plattsburgh; or, roughly 13 miles south of the college town.

    Advanced tickets are on sale now for $70, and will continue to be sold online until August 5th.  Afterwards, tickets are advertised to be sold at $85 ($5 off with a non-perishable good) at the time of the show.

  • And the Winner of Music March Madness 2014 is…

    Lucid! The North Country’s finest barreled through the competition with strong support from their fans, knocking off the top seeded Ominous Seapods on their way to the championship against Big Leg Emma. It was a true Cinderella story, a #16 seed coming out on top over 6 rounds of tight voting in March Madness 2014. Lucid has plenty of time to relish the victory, as we await the soon to be announced lineup for their own Backwoods Pondfest Music Festival, held in Peru, NY on August 8th and 9th.

    When asked how it felt to win the inaugural March Madness, percussionist Lowell Wurster had this to say:

    It feels like there is a lot of love out there for Lucid. We have been working really hard for 10 years and I think we have good name recognition. As I generally don’t view music as a competition, because I think it’s hard enough to be a musician in the first place, the football player in me is ferociously competitive, so it was interesting to see that side come out of me again.

    I am happy people recognize us and felt they knew us well enough to vote for us, especially during this very exciting transitional period for us. Having Chris English join the band is one of the best things that has happened in a long time, and it got all of us amped up to make some serious moves. We feel that we are finally the band we were always supposed to be, and we all have the same goals now and that is super exciting. We are looking forward to the future with bright eyes and cant wait to see where it takes us.

    Winning the march madness tournament only gives us more validation that we are onto something and people may be taking notice. This whole transition has happened within the month of March, which also marked Lucid’s 10th year. I don’t think this is coincidental, we are excited and can’t wait to keep working as hard as we ever have, to play our music, and spread our message of love, light and community.

    Look for our Local Limelight profile of Lucid later this month, and be sure to check them out at these shows in April:

    April 24, Monopole Bar, Plattsburgh
    April 25, Unitarian Church, Plattsburgh
    April 27, Plattsburgh Half Marathon, City Rec Center

  • Lucid 10th Anniversary Celebration at Olive Ridley’s Friday March 28th

    20140327-135056.jpgLucid will take the stage at Plattsburgh’s Olive Ridley’s Friday, March 28th to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

    The show kicks off at 9 pm, and is for those 21 and over only. Admission is $5 and will feature special guest Chromatropic.

    A full decade of progress and development has established Lucid as one of the most dynamic, hard working, finely tuned bands in the North Country. Lucid is also featured among the surviving Top 16 bands in this year’s March Madness tournament.

    Recently, Chris “Hollywood” English left his hometown of Rochester, NY to join his long-time friends and colleagues in Adirondack-rock, blues-fusion outfit, Lucid. Hollywood is a welcomed addition to this hard working and veracious group of dynamic, respected musicians. The addition of Chris only solidifies the growth and forward momentum of Lucid.