Each Sunday evening from 7-9pm you’ll find EQXposure on WEQX, featuring two hours of local music from up and coming artists. Tune into WEQX.com this Sunday night to hear new music from Shortwave RadioBand, Paul Moody, Hanzolo,and many more!
WEQX has long been the preeminent independent station in the Capital Region of New York, broadcasting from Southern VT to an ever-expanding listening audience. NYS Music brings you a preview of artists to discover each week, just a taste of the talent waiting to be discovered by fans like you.
ShortWave RadioBand
Last week, ShortWave RadioBand released their newest single, “SomeDay.” An upbeat rock song about looking ahead to brighter days, the accompanying music video is on its way. “SomeDay” follows the Schuylerville trio’s debut single, “Don’t Care,” which previously featured on EQXposure in November 2021. Listeners can expect the band to release their first EP later this year.
Paul Moody
Continuing this week’s theme of positivity, singer-songwriter Paul Moody has released “Letting Light In.” The calming folk song is about being receptive to new connections and relationships, particularly with one special person: “I was king of the lonesome, but I gave up the throne / For what good is a kingdom, when you rule all alone?”. While its melody is simple, the song crescendos into a sweeping instrumental halfway, almost mimicking the blooming of sunflowers.
Hanzolo
“Goldmine,” the opening song on Hanzolo’s self-titled album, expertly blends soul, funk and pop. There’s rarely a dull moment on the four-minute track, which smoothly glides along and promises plenty of replay value. Hanzolo, a seven-piece alt-funk band, sounds current and clean while still drawing upon retro influences like Motown.
Pop-rock trio Hanson announced their Red Green Blue Tour to follow a release of their new album Red Green Blue, with stops at Empire Live and The Beacon Theatre.
The band of brothers is a three-time Grammy-nominated pop-rock trio, selling over 16 million albums, and performing for over three million fans.
Hanson, photo by Jonathan Weiner.
Created in 1992 in Tulsa, OK, Hanson established a regional following before getting international fame, with a string of top 40 singles.
The new album Red Green Blue will be released on May 20, and it will mark 30 years of the band being together. Speaking about the milestone, they said this.
Going into our 30th year as a band we felt like it was imperative we continue to tell our story like only we can, and telling stories in ways that will continue to challenge us to grow and give people new reasons to listen. Red Green Blue is about sharing what has made us a band that has been able to weather so many storms.
Hanson’s tour will be stopping all over the globe, with two NYS stops. One will be at Empire Live in Albany and the other at the Beacon Theatre in NYC.
The band plans to release singles to accompany the album, one on February 11, one on March 11, and one on April 15.
Hanson
Tickets to see the Red Green Blue tour can be found here, with tickets going on sale at 10 AM local on January 20.
Hanson 2022 Tour Dates
EUROPE: JUNE 8 – Helsinki FINLAND – House of Culture 10 – Stockholm SWEDEN – Berns 12 – Oslo NORWAY – Vulkan Arena 13 – Goteborg SWEDEN – Pustervik 14 – Kolding DENMARK – Godset 16 – Hamburg GERMANY – Mojo 17 – Koln GERMANY – Gloria 18 – Munich GERMANY – Strom 20 – Milan ITALY – Magazzini Generali 22 – Paris FRANCE – La Cigale 23 – Brussels BELGIUM – AB 24 – Amsterdam NETHERLANDS – Melkweg 26 – Nottingham UK – Rock City 28 – Glasgow UK – SWG3 Galvanisers 29 – Manchester UK – O2 Ritz 30 – London UK – Roundhouse
JULY 2 – Bristol UK – O2 Academy 3 – Leeds UK – University – Stylus
NORTH AMERICA
JULY 12 – Houston TX – House of Blues 14 – New Orleans LA – The Joy Theater 15 – Nashville TN – Ryman Auditorium 16 – Atlanta GA – The Eastern 17 – St Petersburg FL – Jannus Live 19 – Birmingham AL – Alabama Theater 20 – Raleigh NC – The Ritz 22 – Richmond VA – The National 23 – Silver Spring MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring 24 – Philadelphia PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia 26 – Pittsburgh PA – Palace Theatre 28 – Albany NY – Empire Live 29 – Boston MA – House of Blues 30 – Hampton Beach NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 31 – New York NY – The Beacon Theatre
AUGUST 2 – Montreal QC – Corona Theatre 3 – Toronto ON – Danforth Music Hall 5 – Elizabeth IN – Ceasers Event Center 6 – Cleveland OH – Agora Theatre 7 – Detroit MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre 9 – Grand Rapids MI – 20 Monroe Live 10 – Indianapolis IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre 12 – St Louis MO – The Pageant 13 – Chicago IL – Aragon Ballroom 14 – Madison WI – The Sylvee 16 – Springfield MO – Gillioz Theatre 18 – Council Bluffs IA – Stir Cove at Harrah’s 19 – Minneapolis MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis 20 – Fargo ND – Fargo Brewing Company Outdoors 21 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theater 23 – Calgary AB – The Palace Theatre 24 – Edmonton AB – Midway 26 – Vancouver BC – The Vogue Theatre 27 – Seattle WA – The Moore 28 – Portland OR – Crystal Ballroom 30 – San Francisco CA – The Fillmore 31 – Anaheim CA – House of Blues
SEPTEMBER 2 – Los Angeles CA – Ace Theatre 3 – San Diego CA – Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay 4 – Phoenix AZ – The Van Buren 6 – Las Vegas NV – Brooklyn Bowl 7 – Salt Lake City UT – The Depot 9 – Denver CO – Paramount Theatre 10 – Kansas City MO – Uptown Theatre 11 – Wichita KS – Cotillion Ballroom 13 – Austin TX – Emo’s 14 – Dallas TX – House of Blues
LATIN AMERICA
SEPTEMBER 25 – Mexico City MEXICO – BlackBerry 27 – Guadalajara MEXICO – Teatro Diana 28 – Leon MEXICO – Foro de Lago 29 – Queretaro MEXICO – Teatro Metropolitan
OCTOBER 1 – Monterrey MEXICO – Pabellon M 4 – Santiago CHILE – Teatro Coliseo 6 – Buenos Aires ARGENTINA – Teatro Gran Rivadavia 8 – Montevideo URUGUAY – La Trastienda 11 – Porto Alegre BRAZIL – Teatro Bourbon Country 12 – Curitiba BRAZIL – Live Curitiba14 – Ribeirão Preto BRAZIL – Arena Eurobike 15 – Sao Paulo BRAZIL – Espaco Das Americas 16 – Uberlandia BRAZIL – Arena Sabiazinho 19 – Brasilia BRAZIL – Centro de Convencoes Ulyess Guimaraes 21 – Rio de Janeiro BRAZIL – Qualistage
The Palace Theatre in Albany has announced a Black History Step Show featuring HYP3st Dance Competition, for Sunday, February 20 at 5pm. Dates for the recently postponed Dark Star Orchestra shows have also been announced for April.
The Price Chopper Black History Month Step Show features some of the best step teams from the Capital Region and beyond, for an afternoon of high energy dance performances. The Step Show is one of the most anticipated annual events in the area.
Stepping is truly something that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, the quick moves and split-second changes showcase just how much time and energy is put into the choreography. Beyond entertainment value, the event is also highly educational as it relates to the concepts and themes of identity, culture, environment and society and their role in why these organizations came about and why they still exist today. The entertainment grabs your attention and draws you into wanting to learn more about these organizations and their history. This program and others like it offer participants not only a creative outlet, but also a chance to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Tickets are also available for purchaseat the Palace Theatre Box Office located at 19 Clinton Ave in Albany.
Dark Star Orchestra
Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra have reschedule their postponed December 31, 2021 and January 1, 2022 shows at the Palace Theatre for April 1 and 2, 2022. Tickets for the original dates WILL be valid for the new April dates. Tickets for December 31 are valid for April 1 and tickets for January 1 are valid for April 2.
If you are unable to attend the new dates, refunds will be available by request until January 27, 2022. To obtain a refund: If you purchased your tickets through Ticketmaster, contact Ticketmaster through your account to request a refund. If you purchased your tickets at the Palace Theatre Box Office, call the Box Office during regular business hours at 518-465-4663 to request a refund. If you have any questions, feel free to reply directly to this email.
Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra at the Palace Theatre are available here.
Albany’s Jim Gaudet is a folksinger, but mostly he’s a straight forward story teller, whether singing about a baseball hero, a favorite soup or a childhood love. With the Railroad Boys, Gaudet will release Hillbilly Rock n’ Roll on Saturday, January 15 with a performance at the Madison Theater in Albany.
The first single from the album, “New Girl Now,” tells a story that brings hope, for regardless of how dark and hopeless things may seem, things can change just as quickly for the better.
The journey for Gaudet began around 1988 when he went to open mics at Caffe Lena and Albany’s Eight Step Coffeehouse. Soon, covers made way for originals, among them, “The Basement of Willett Street” paying tribute to the latter’s stage crew. In time, Gaudet has become a regional favorite with a refreshing sound that resonates with listeners the first time they hear them.
Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys combine together for a superb harmony in their vocals and pure musicianship throughout, leading to an up-tempo experience. The band features Jim Gaudet (guitar), Bobby Ristau (bass), Sten Isachsen (mandolin), Sara Milonovich (fiddle) and Tucker Callander (fiddle).
Their unique brand of “Hillbilly Rock and Roll” has a way that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time into a Texas roadhouse.
I feel that I have not succeeded if I walk off the stage and we haven’t connected. I love playing the songs and I love that it is my music that we are playing.
Jim Gaudet
The band has performed at the bluegrass festivals across the country, including Wintergrass (Seattle), High Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Colorado) and Music City Roots (Nashville) as well as 6 appearances at Grey Fox.
Stay up to date with Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys via their Website and Facebook.
Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys Winter 2022 Dates
1/09/2022 Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House Club (FREE) 1/15/2022 Albany, NY – Madison Theater (Album release show) 2/07/2022 Albany, NY – McGeary’s Irish Pub (FREE) 2/20/2022 Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House Club (FREE) 3/05/2022 Saratoga Springs, NY – Caffe Lena 3/07/2022 Albany, NY – McGeary’s Irish Pub (FREE)
Capital District native Todd Nelson has been creating music for a long time, and his band called the Nelson Esposito Quintana (NEQ for short) released their new single, “Threshold.” Accompanying the single and release of their new album Nevertheless, the NEQ will be playing at the Hollow Bar in Albany on February 18.
NEQ’s vision is to redefine the art of rock instrumental, with a post-modern approach. Utilizing the traditional makings of a band, with guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, NEQ rock out.
The most important thing is that the music connects with the listener emotionally, using the full range of emotions.
Todd Nelson
Nelson studied music theory at UAlbany in the 70s and while in college he played with a plethora of bands. He has shared the stage with the Police, Squeeze, the B-52s, XTC, and REM, and more.
His band, Fear of Strangers, was key to the Punk/New Wave scene in the Capital District in the 80s and held a reunion show with over 300 people in attendance.
Todd Nelson
Nelson has played in many more bands, and when asked if playing in a lot of bands affected him, he said not really.
It usually isn’t too difficult to juggle working in several bands…You just have to learn the material and review it before the gig. Having good musical ears and technique helps.
Nelson plays many different types of music, from jazz to rock to electronica. He doesn’t keep himself into one box but prefers to play one specific thing- his compositions.
The music I prefer to concentrate on is my own compositions, or music I’ve collaborated with someone on, or original music of someone else’s that I can contribute to. But as you may know it can be harder to find bookings playing original music, and I like to keep busy playing.
Nelson and his NEQ make rock instrumental music. Their new single “Threshold” is a nod to the 70s classic rock scene, with all things groovy and nice.
The band consists of guitarist Kyle Esposito and drummer Manual Quintana, who both work in other bands while devoting time to NEQ.
NEQ
Todd Nelson and NEQ will be playing at the Hollow Bar on February 18 to play their new album, a place that Nelson says he has played many times in the past. Tickets can be found here.
