Category: Regions

Shenanigans with Bella’s Bartok at the Hollow in Albany

On Thursday night, November 11th, Guthrie Bell Productions threw another fantastic party at The Hollow in downtown Albany and things got more than just a little bit strange. The lineup of Bella’s Bartok and The Dust Bowl Faeries was yet another great move as the entire night was a delicious ride from “creepy carnival music” to “foot-stomping freak folk.” And despite the fact that it was a Thursday night show, no one left early and no one really even sat down.

The Dust Bowl Faeries

The evening opened up with a local band called The Dust Bowl Faeries. It was my first time seeing this band, but it certainly won’t be my last — and everyone I spoke with had the exact same reaction. Self-described as “dark carnival music” this band was unlike anything I have ever seen or heard before. I knew it was going to be good when the lead singer hopped on stage with a taxidermy ram’s head on her back, and they exceeded my expectations.

If you are curious about The Dust Bowl Faeries, and you should be, you should check out their website immediately. They have a new album titled Carnival Dust coming out in January and on December 6th you can check out their brand new video by Thin Edge Films.

Bella’s Bartok

I have to admit that Bella’s Bartok has been a favorite of mine for many years now — they are one of the most energetic, unique, and entertaining bands in the scene. Their set on Thursday night was well over two hours long and despite that, it seemed like they could have kept right on going. I can’t get enough of this band’s on-stage chemistry and their lead singer’s antics, including hopping off the stage and walking around while singing in the crowd.

Other bands have to work really hard to get the crowd to participate. Bella’s fans — AKA “The Strange Ones” are the exact opposite because the energy is palpable and the band is electric. If you missed them last night, they have several dates coming up in the northeast so get your tickets fast.

Shenanigans

All in all, it was a perfect night with a perfect lineup of strange shenanigans and creepy delights. Check out our full gallery below.

November 15, 2022
moe. announces Winter 2023 Dates, Shows at The Paramount, Palace Theatre

On the heels of the announcement that guitarist Chuck Garvey will be sitting-in as a “special guest” for their NYE performance, moe. has announced a short run of tour dates for Winter 2023, which will include select performances up and down the east coast.

Beginning with three nights in NY, NJ, and DC in late January, the tour will resume with a 2-night run at the State Theatre in Portland, ME over President’s Day weekend, and an additional 2-night run at the Palace Theatre in Albany on February 24-25, coinciding with “moe.day” in Albany on 2/24. The band has yet to announce plans for Chuck to return to the band on a full-time basis following his sit-in on NYE.

moe. – Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Al Schnier (guitar, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes), Vinnie Amico (drums)

The band made its long-awaited return to Colorado this month, where they played their first three-night run in nearly a year at the Fox Theater in Boulder. On the final night of the run, the band announced that Garvey, who suffered a stroke last November, would sit-in as a “special guest” for a portion of the band’s NYE performance at the Fillmore Philadelphia for the first time in over a year. The announcement came exactly one year to the day since Garvey suffered his stroke, and his return appearance is also especially significant, since the Fillmore Philadelphia was the last venue he performed at on Halloween 2022.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of my worst day ever. I scared my wife, my family, my friends, and many of you who heard of my stroke. Thank you for your well-wishes and your donations, without which my recovery would not have happened. This year has been a really long, difficult one for me, but a rewarding one, in that I learned what a person needs to do to achieve goals. Some are basic, everyday things like speech, and some are more about universal things that I noticed about family, friends, and community that keep us all afloat. So, thank you for your help and your community. I can’t wait to see all of you where the water falls, and the music calls. I will be joining my brothers on stage in Philly, the city of brotherly love.
Chuck Garvey’s note to fans

The band is gearing up for the holidays with a selection of limited-edition merch, currently on-sale via the moe. online store. Offerings include “ugly” t-shirt and crewnecks sold alongside a moe. holiday ornament. For more information, click here.

A special artist pre-sale will begin Wednesday, November 16th at 10am local time – for details click here. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 18th at 10am local time. For ticketing and show info, please visit moe.org/tour.

moe 2023 Winter Tour Dates

Thursday, January 19 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
Friday, January 20th – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
Saturday, January 21st – Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ
Friday, February 17th – State Theatre – Portland, ME
Saturday, February 18th – State Theatre – Portland, ME
Friday, February 24th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY
Saturday, February 25th – Palace Theater – Albany, NY
Thursday, March 9^th – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
Friday, March 10^th – Mars Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
Saturday, March 11^th – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
Sunday, March 12^th – Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
Wednesday, March 15^th – Music Hall – Charleston, SC
Thursday, March 16^th – The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
Friday, March 17^th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, March 18^th – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
Sunday, March 19^th – PV Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Tuesday, March 21^st – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
Wednesday, March 22^nd – Jefferson Theatre – Charlottesville, VA
Thursday, March 23^rd – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
Friday, March 24^th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA
Saturday, March 25^th – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA

November 15, 2022
TABoose Tour Arrives in Glens Falls at Cool Insuring Arena

Reaching the halfway point of their collaborative tour, TABoose took over the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Sunday, November 13, formerly the Civic Center and site of the legendary 1994 Phish Halloween show.

Leaning away from the Beatles cover that was highly speculated, both bands threw down hot 90-minute sets as their confidence both with each other and as individual musicians seems to grow with every concert.

photo by Derek Java

Goose opened up the night with “So Ready”, the Shenanigans Nite Club cut letting loose with standout guitar solos from Rick and Peter as Spuds pushed the tempo to breakneck speed. “California Magic” came next, breaking its longest gap since debuting in March.

“Thatch” a new song that Rick remarked was “only two days old”, continued the quintet’s set. Featuring a hard-charging groove and crunchy clav, lots of potential was immediately shown and I eagerly await future performances of the song as it grows into Goose’s ever-expanding catalogue.

A rare mid-set cover of The Band’s “Don’t Do It” whipped the crowd into a frenzy as Peter and then Rick took great solos.

Note the vintage jacket Peter is wearing – Glens Falls Red Birds, a minor league baseball team from mid-1990s. photo by Derek Java

The improvisational centerpiece of the show came in the ensuing “Madhuvan”, giving us the dose of darkness and extended jamming we had been hungering for since Portland. Featuring an aggressive synth tone from Peter on Nord Lead rather than the Prophet, dissonance reigned as the first song to cross the 20-minute mark since Portland displayed Goose’s improvisational capabilities.

After the always-fiery end to “Madhuvan”, the quintet brought Trey up on stage to contribute to “Red Bird”. Perfectly singing one verse of Peter’s emotional song written about his mother, Trey proceeded to lead the jam away from the fiery guitar duels we have seen in the past few shows and into more of a rhythm-based motif for a while before exploding back into a great peak. “Hot Tea”, also featuring Trey, closed out the set with incredible guitar interplay once again.

TAB’s set opened up with a laid-back “Drifting” ahead of “Set Your Soul Free”, “Ocelot”, and “Magilla” – all showcasing TAB’s growing confidence on stage as this tour progresses. Pure energy kicked off “A Wave of Hope”, one of the most prominent tracks from 2020’s Lonely Trip that has become a live staple of the Phish catalogue and has led to some of the best jams this year. While last night’s version didn’t hit 20 minutes or go outside the main song structure, Trey instigated the “second jam” and drove to many blistering peaks before concluding.

Trey then took a moment to talk about his connection to the city of Glens Falls and his time spent in nearby Saratoga Springs during his time in drug court after his arrest in late 2006 before a beautiful rendition of “Shade”.

Last night’s MVP took centre stage on the next song, an absolutely BLISTERING “Burlap Sack and Pumps” – saxophonist James Casey ripped up the baritone sax for an amazing solo that saw him going back and forth with Trey as the tension built.

“Spin” offered a similar placement and vibe to “About to Run” at Mohegan – a late-set opportunity for Trey to rip over a foundational groove. The song’s outro jam was its usual slinky self, bassist Dezron Douglas seeming to get lost in the vibe as they dug deeper and deeper into the amazing song.

photo by Derek Java

The pounding “Last Tube” gave way to “hey stranger”, the latter getting its second play of the tour – lots of potential in this song that I hope makes its way to Phish in the future!

“Valentine” brought the TAB portion of the set to a close, and Rick and Peter were welcomed on stage for an absolutely BLISTERING “Mr. Completely”. Taking some time at first to have a musical conversation, Rick and Trey harmonized as they have been doing so well on this tour before ceding a solo to the keyboardists. Egged on by Ray’s organ blasts, Peter ripped up an awesome piano solo before the jam transitioned into TAB’s usual solo-modulation sections. Once the horns had taken a spin with the tune for a little while, Trey cued everyone to drop out as he and Rick faced each other with huge smiles on their faces and continued to shred – it is impossible to tell at this point in the tour which guitarist is having more fun playing with the other!

A set-closing “Rise/Come Together” and an encore of “Possum” brought the incredible night in Glens Falls to a close on an extremely high note.

Four shows in, four shows left. TABoose tour has already exceeded expectations thus far and I cannot wait to see the collaborations that are on the horizon!!

TABoose tour continues on Tuesday in Carnot-Moon, PA. Webcasts are available via Nugs.net and LivePhish.

Tune in to Day After Show live with Always Almost There, HFPod, and The Great Beyond the day after every show at 3pm ET as we recap the tour in real time!

Photos by Derek Java for NYS Music.

November 15, 2022
Listen to Syracuse Singer-Songwriter Stephen Mullane’s Folksy Single ‘Without A Me”

When you listen to “Without A Me,” you are brought into an intimate space: a belfry filled with fluttering bats, a cluttered room, the side of a highway where people hold signs and implore honks and kool-aid condenses in its paper cup, an attic — evoking those bats again — all imaginary, all in the mind of Syracuse singer-songwriter Stephen Mullane. Except of course, that the song was recorded in Mullane’s own self-contained world as well: the song is his first to be written, performed, recorded and produced entirely in Mullane’s home studio, a space he fashioned by himself for himself.

“Without A Me” is Stephen Mullane’s newest single; it follows two albums he released in 2021, recorded at More Sound Recording Studio in Syracuse. Mullane is an independent — it’s just him, his voice, his guitar. His lyrics are the highlight, they’re ripe with imagery, wit, ad-libs and inconsistent rhyme schemes that all seem to work out in the end. Called to mind are Elliot Smith’s slowly unfolding “King’s Crossing,” Pavement trading incomprehensible verse in “… And Carrot Rope,” or Bob Dylan’s self-critical look at current affairs in “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”.

Mullane thrives in this folksy, rambling space of sound because his lyrics hold enough interest and nuance to be stark against the minimal acoustic background. The stream of consciousness is overwhelming, but the consistent rhythm and vocals hold strong against the current.

The song is out now, listen below. To see Stephen Mullane live in Syracuse, his next gig is at Skaneateles Brewery on Sunday, November 27, his third show at the brewery.

November 15, 2022
Circles Around the Sun Announce “Language” Album, Tour Stops at Lark Hall and Brooklyn Bowl in January

Circles Around The Sun have announced their new album, Language, will release Spring 2023. The psychedelic jam band will continue their US tour by the same name, adding more dates to close out this year and into 2023, including two stops in New York — at Lark Hall in Albany and the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn — in January of next year.

Circles Around The Sun was founded by the late guitarist Neal Casal, when Casal was called on to record interludes for the Grateful Dead’s 2015 “Fare Thee Well” concert series. The interludes, inspired by Dead songs, were then recognized at the concerts on their own merit, prompting Circles Around The Sun’s first release: Interludes for the Dead. The band went on to record two more albums of their own sound, before Casal’s passing. On this upcoming album, Language, Adam Macdougall on keyboard and synth, Dan Horne on bass, Mark Levy on drums and John Lee Shannon on guitar have set out to oscillate through genres of disco-funk, soul jazz and psychedelic rock to create new sounds and ongoing dance jams.

When the four reconvened in the recording studio to record their newest, it meant working through the tragedy of their founding members death, and setting out to use the framework he left them to create something beautiful and new of their own.

Tickets to the new legs of this tour went on sale November 11, and can be purchased here. See complete tour dates below.

TOUR DATES

Dec 29, 2022 – Roanoke, VA – 5 Points Music Sanctuary

Dec 30, 2022 – Winston Salem, NC – The Ramkat

Dec 31, 2022 – Richmond, VA – The National *

Jan 20, 2023 – Albany, NY – Lark Hall

Jan 21, 2023 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl

Jan 22, 2023 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall

Jan 25, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall

Jan 26, 2023 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

Jan 27, 2023 – Asbury Park, NJ – Wonder Bar

Jan 28, 2023 – Fairfield, CT – StageOne

Jan 29, 2023 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair

* with The Infamous Stringdusters

November 15, 2022
Foreigner Announce Historic Farewell Tour, Four NY Stops

Foreigner has announced its Historic Farewell Tour, with stops at Darien Center, Saratoga Springs, Wantagh, and Syracuse.

Foreigner is hailed as one of the most famous rock acts in the world, with sold-out tours and album sales now exceeding 80 million. They are responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” and worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

The time has come. We have more or less lived our lives on the road for almost eighteen years.  We have always strived to give you our best and we intend to finish this the same way. Foreigner has a brilliant and increasingly demanding catalogue of songs to sing and I refuse to give them less than they deserve. So, we’re going to finish strong. I want to make it very clear how grateful and appreciative we are to our audiences all over the world who have supported this band.  I’m sure there may be occasions when we’ll do some special appearances, but I think the time is coming for us to live off the road. Thank you all so much!
Lead singer, Kelly Hansen

Leader and founder Mick Jones also wrote in a statement “We will be presenting a show that I know will have the same enthusiasm as our very first appearances.  The tour will start this summer in America and we hope to get to every place that we have played over the last several years.”

Foreigner will continue its long-term initiative with the GRAMMY Museum Foundation to invite choirs to open the show with a live a cappella “Pitch Perfect” performance of Classic Rock songs. For more information about how to enter, go here.

Loverboy will be opening for the band. The group has sold more than ten million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling “Get Lucky,” and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It.

The group still features the original line-up of vocalist Mike Reno, guitarist Paul Dean, drummer Matt Frenette and keyboardist Doug Johnson with bassist Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith.

Tickets to Foreigner’s Historic Farewell Tour are on sale Nov. 18 here.

Foreigner Tour Dates

Thu July 6               Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sat July 8                West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Sun July 9               Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Tue July 11            Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre

Fri July 14              Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Tue July 18            Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

Wed July 19           St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Fri July 21              Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sat July 22             Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Mon July 24            Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Tue July 25             Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Fri July 28               Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sat July 29              Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Tue August 1          Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Wed August 2       Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach

Fri August 4           Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Sat August 5           Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Tue August 8         Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Wed August 9        Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Fri August 11          Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat August 12         Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Mon August 14       Austin, TX – Moody Center

Wed August 16      Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Fri August 18         Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheater

Sun August 20       Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Mon August 21       Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater

Wed August 23     Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater

Thu August 24        Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Weds August 30   Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater

Fri September 1     Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Sat September 2 Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun September 3   Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

November 15, 2022
TABoose Tour Rolls into Mohegan Sun Arena

On Saturday, November 12, TABoose (Trey Anastasio Band and Goose) took over Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut for an incredibly fiery sold-out show as the third night of Goose and Trey Anastasio Band‘s co-headlining tour.

Goose’s performance on Saturday marked their second appearance at Mohegan this year – the home-state arena hosted the eighth annual Goosemas celebration this past February. Unlike that show, where there was extra space on the floor and no seats open behind the stage, the room was absolutely packed with people, a full 10,000-person sell out.

The quintet took the stage to thunderous applause and jumped into “Animal.” The perfect opener choice for the energetic crowd, guitarist Rick Mitarotonda took his time on the middle jam section and brought it to a rolling boil before closing out the catchy tune.

“Flodown” was tapped next and saw Mitarotonda once again lead the jamming, this time not with punchy guitar playing but with a bevy of delay effects. As the extended intros to this song are wont to do, the propulsive beat of drummer Ben Atkind and percussionist Jeff Arevalo was peppered with squiggly guitar freak-outs until exploding into the song proper.

Keeping the energy up in this no-breathers set was the first track from Dripfield to appear on this tour, the jamming staple “Arrow.” Taking the dance-y groove out for a shorter-than-normal spin, Mitarotonda pushed through a broken string to lead the rest of the band through a smooth segue into a cover of Bob Seger’s “Hollywood Nights,” not played by Goose since May 4, 2018 or 311 shows. Arevalo sported an ear-to-ear grin throughout the cover as the band kept the energy at a screaming level as they finished off “Arrow.”

Wasting no time, multi-instrumentalist Peter Anspach used his wireless guitar set-up to join Rick center-stage on the ensuing “Dripfield.” Debuted alongside “Hungersite” during the third set of the Goosemas show in the same room back in February, last night’s “Drip” had a similar effect in an arena setting — pounding drums and churning guitar echoing around every corner of the space as massive smiles were sported by all band members.

Anspach then called up the TAB horn section to help on a cover of “Fish in the Sea” by Fat Freddy’s Drop – a staple of the live Goose catalogue. Bassist Trevor Weekz driving groove laid the perfect foundation for the horns to solo over as saxophonist James Casey and Mitarotonda traded licks phenomenally.

Trey was brought out for the set closer, and the crowd went absolutely nuts for the opening notes of “Factory Fiction.” For those of you who may not know the history of the song, “Factory” was penned by Mitarotonda and songwriting partner Matt Campbell over a decade ago as part of Goose precursor band Vasudo’s catalogue. Rarely played in the earlier days of Goose, it was busted out at crew member “Coach” Jon Lombardi’s wedding in October 2019 and was a standout part of their 2020 livestreamed Bingo Tour. Since then, the song has been played numerous times at “special occasion” shows, or times when the vibe just calls for a little extra.

Excitement swept the crowd as the song progressed, and we were treated to another dose of Allman Brothers-like guitar playing from Anastasio and Mitarotonda as the jam built to multiple screaming peaks to close out Goose’s incredible set.

TAB’s set began with the first repeat of tour, catalogue classic “Sand.” Moving from there into “Shine” and “Twist,” Anastasio’s normally bouncy energy seemed multiplied last night as he ripped his fretboard to shreds during the opening songs.

A quick bounce through “Mozambique” gave way to the tour’s first “Night Speaks to a Woman,” a song filled with impressive vocal contributions from Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick and James Casey while Trey continued to shred.

“Mercy,” a beautiful song crafted from the composed piano intro to the Ghosts of the Forest live shows, offered a breather ahead of a bubbly take on “Undermind.” Trey led the band through relative rarity “…And Flew Away” from his Lonely Trip quarantine album before the brightness of “Pigtail” kept smiles on faces.

Taking a late-set spot that is perfect for the song, “About to Run” featured what may have been Anastasio’s strongest guitar playing of the night. Bassist Dezron Douglas dug into the groove as the roof was blown off the arena. “Push On ‘Til The Day” closed out the main portion of TAB’s set with another blistering peak that had the crowd even more dialed in and crazy than they had been before.

Bringing Mitarotonda and Anspach on stage, the band jumped into a peppy “No Men in No Man’s Land” that once again showcased Douglas and drummer Russ Lawton‘s rhythm section connection, with the former turning to face the latter throughout the deep groove. Focusing once again on guitar showcases rather than deep improv, Anastasio and Mitarotonda brought forth peak after peak in “NMINML” and the set-closing “46 Days” that left ear-to-ear grins on those in attendance.

For the encore, the rest of Goose was brought up on stage as Trey remarked that “sometimes you just need two bassists” before ripping directly into “Carini.” More smiles on the faces of every band member, more fretboard fireworks and one final venue-destroying peak closed out the third show of TABoose tour.

With five shows remaining, both bands continue to be growing in energy and confidence as the tour goes on and we all eagerly await the collaborations to come.

November 14, 2022
NY Band Bad Mary Release Punk-Rock Song And Video “It’s All Trash”

NY’s Bad Mary have just released their newest music video for their upcoming song “It’s All Trash,” which was released on November 8^th. Bad Mary is made up of lead vocalist Amanda Mac, with her husband Mike Staub on bass, her dad Bill Mac on drums, and her Hofstra University professor David Henderson on guitar. This four multi-generational equal parts which continue to inspire each other with their musical prowess and distinct skill sets.

When asked about the song bassist Staub explains, “This song is a sort of realization that despite a fancy label or how we dress up a lot of what we consume, much of it is still just… trash. I wanted to still convey this message in our own, cheeky, and bratty way, hence the 80s glam metal “oh yeahs” in the chorus. In the end, even Trash can be a lot of fun. This is also, to me, one of our heaviest songs, which I like as it encapsulates a fun-yet-aggressive vibe” shares bassist Mike Staub.

Guitarist David Henderson explains the video was shot in an abandoned psychiatric center creating the perfect aesthetic for the song. “We shot the video in an abandoned psychiatric center. We had to get a guide, Krispy DeRato, who knew their way around to help us find a good place to shoot. We had to walk through partly flooded dark tunnels full of white mud and dripping water to get there, it was pretty gross honestly, and if Krispy had not been guiding us, we definitely would have got lost down there. Once situated, I just played the song on my phone and said, “OK, just do the Amanda dance around the building.” Amanda took off and owned the space, I pretty much just followed her around making sure I got everything. It had rained the night before, so all of the dripping water and mud were just part of the natural atmosphere of the place.”

Around the middle of December, the band plans to bring some holiday cheer with the release of their holiday EP “A Very Bad Christmas.” You won’t want to miss their edgy rock n’ punk versions of Silent Night, Angels We Have Heard High, and Little Drummer Boy. Bad Mary’s songs have been a staple in rotation on SiriusXM’s Underground Garage, but “It’s All Trash” really perked up their ears.

“Bad Mary just seems to constantly provide an endless stream of entertaining content. They’re an incredible band, and it looks like they just have so much fun with everything they do”
Folk N Rock

Bad Mary is originally from Long Island, but they rehearse in Kings Park. Band members Amanda and Bill are originally from Massapequa, Mike is from Hicksville. Currently, David lives in Kings Park, Mike and Amanda are local to Huntington.

Their newest EP Trash And Glamour will be out in early 2023. You can catch their weekly live stream on Twitch on Tuesday nights at 8 pm EST. To watch, click the link here.

To check out Bad Mary’s newest video for “It’s All Trash,” below.

November 14, 2022
In Focus: The Disco Biscuits in Hartford at Infinity Music Hall

Thursday, November 10th saw the Disco Biscuits play the first of two nights in Hartford at Infinity Music Hall. The first set was bookended with long time favorite Digital Buddha with the meat of the set consisting of newer songs from the bands catalog. The second set was full of high energy jams just like the first, but was cut short by a fire alarm going off and the show ending early.

After the two night Hartford run the band heads to Boston and Stroudsburg, PA to finish out the weekend run. The following week, November 18 & 19, finds the Disco Biscuits in Atlanta and the band will close out the year in Chicago for a three night New Years run.

Disco Biscuits – Infinity Music Hall, Hartford, CT – Thursday, November 10, 2022

Set 1: Digital Buddha-> 4th of July-> Another Plan of Attack-> Evolve-> Digital Buddha

Set 2: Mindless Dribble-> Who’s in Charge-> Orch Theme-> Freeze

Photos by Matt Shotwell / strawberry island dweller

November 14, 2022
Family of Woodstock to Present “A Soul Train Christmas” Featuring Eric Redd

On Saturday, December 10, Family of Woodstock (FOW), an upstate community service non-profit, will showcase “A Soul Train Christmas” at the Colony in Woodstock.

With doors opening at 7 and music beginning at 8, the event includes a holiday dance party and a winter clothing drive. It’s the non-profit’s third annual holiday collaboration with Eric Redd, a musical performer with over 40 years of international experience and a longtime Woodstock resident.

Eric Redd

Also on the bill are Hudson Valley rockabilly and roots band Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones and the gospel-influenced dance artist and DJ Disciple collaborator Dawn Tallman.

This is far from the first community concert for FOW, with other annual events including the Bob Dylan Birthday Bash and the John Herald Fund concerts, both of which have featured Redd in the past.

Eric Redd has enjoyed an enduring and diverse career. The Inglewood, CA native got his start at 16 years old as a dancer on “Soul Train,” a TV musical variety program curated by host Don Cornelius, which ran from 1971 to 2006.

His ensuing career has included appearances as a dancer in musical productions such as “Starlight Express” and “Cats,” a stint as lead vocalist for California Transit Authority, a band stemming from Danny Seraphine, the drummer of Chicago, and his 2014 full-length solo album, Give It Away.

Information regarding tickets for “A Soul Train Christmas” can be found here.

November 14, 2022