Prog Digest - An Xperience Column

By Klyde Kadiddlehumper. WARNING! This column is certainly not Prog-related.  It is completely, 100% rock and roll.  Kinda.  And, perhaps, a small lesson about the past. I’ve mentioned how long before...

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Leslie Barkman - An Xperience Interview

Photo by Timothy Reidy Aged in Whiskey, Rhythm & Chords by Sara Busone. Leslie Barkman of Lou’s Blues and The Hammerhead Horns sits down with Sara Busone to discuss WAMM Fest 2026, her many projects, ...

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Aaron Holbritter (Creative License Theater Collective) - An Xperience Interview

By Rob Smittix. RRX: You’ve got some stuff going on, and I think it all starts with Creative License Theater Collective. Tell us a little bit about that.  AH: Creative License was formed by my partner...

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Travis Stealey - An Xperience Interview

By Chad Koenig. I was excited to hear that the Saratoga Comedy Fest will be debuting this year when I saw it come up online. The lineup looked tremendous with Robert Kelly, Ian Fidance, Jaye McBride a...

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Scott Womer (Song City, Ink26) - An Xperience Interview

By Rob Smittix. RRX: So tell us about all of these big things you’ve got going on. SW: Focusing on all the big things, right? RRX: Song City has been around for quite some time … SW: Yeah, we are goin...

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"Powers Park 250" Jam 2

The second jam of the summer, held at Troy’s Powers Park on August 15, featured tributes to Styx (by Legacy), the Rolling Stones (by Stones Alive), and the Allman Brothers (by Ishikawa). Photography b...

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The Palace Theatre Community Block Party

The annual event held by the Palace Theatre was held on August 15, and featured the Ky McClinton Band and the Albany Rock Pit. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …

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Blue Wilder - An Xperience Interview

Photo by Timothy Reidy A Seat at the Banquet Table Songwriter Blue Wilder chats with Sara Busone about live performances, her latest album, and WAMM By Sara Busone. RRX: Have you played WAMM (Women Ar...

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Keegan James - An Xperience Interview

Photo by Stephanie J Bartik Summer Personified Keegan James talks with Sara Busone about “Sea Level,” supporting local artists, and Jive Hive By Sara Busone. RRX: I am very taken by your inherent crea...

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"New York State Food Festival" @ Empire State Plaza, 8/12/2026

This year’s festival featured Starship (featuring Mickey Thomas), the Sound Minds, Whiskey Highway, and Slingshot Funk Band. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …

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Ronnie Baker Brooks / Misty Blues @ Music Haven, 8/9/2026

Ronnie Baker Brooks and Misty Blues comprised two-thirds of the blues bill at Music Haven. Mulebone also played. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Music Haven here …

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Mel Guarino of the Bluebillies - An Xperience Interview

Photo: The Bluebillies – photo by Daniel Hinkle It’s Never Been So Right Mel Guarino from The Bluebillies talks with Sara Busone about WAMM, past and future projects, and their “third tone.” By Sara B...

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RECAP: Billy Idol / Devo @ Empower FCU Amphitheater, 8/15/2026

By Chad from Albany. On my first visit to Empower Federal Credit Union in Syracuse, NY, I was pleasantly surprised by a myriad of things. One of the prime experiences at a concert is a good tailgate. ...

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RECAP: Brandi Carlile / Jensen McRae @ Tanglewood, 8/18/2026

By The Vibe Dog. There are concerts, and then there are incidents. After many years of voluntarily surrendering evenings to live music, I have developed a reasonably reliable system for determining wh...

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A Visit to “Vintage Athens” with Armistead Wellford

Image: Love Tractor: (l to r) Armistead Wellford, Mark Cline, Mike Richmond, Kit Swartz. Photo by Liwkram, licensed under Creative Commons. By Tara Davis. Most of our readers and RadioRadioX listeners...

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Artist Spotlight: Michael Politan

By Joshua Scarselli. This is the inaugural interview in my new Artist Spotlight Series. I’ll be looking for different types of artists to interview. The more unknown or peculiar, the better! If you wo...

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"Women Are Making Music" @ The Eleven, 8/4/2026

Joanne DelCarpine and Barbara Stein made music at the latest WAMM event at The Eleven. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from WAMM here …

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RECAP: Toadies / Local H / Olive Vox @ Empire Live, 8/13/2026

By OP Callaghan. Packed house for this Thursday night ’90s flashback. Opening act Olive Vox kicked things off with a too-short set of high-energy Nirvana- and Turnstile-influenced rock n roll.  Hailin...

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RECAP: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas @ Empire State Plaza, 8/12/2026

By Chad from Albany. Over three dozen food trucks and portable eateries lined the perimeter of the Empire State Plaza in Albany through the pleasantly warm August day on Wednesday, August 12. The annu...

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Music Notes: The Art and Science of Music – An Xperience Column

The Myth of the Self-Taught Musician By Peak Music Studios. Most people who learn a musical instrument begin in a straightforward way. You want to play violin, flute, trumpet, or piano, so you find th...

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The John Doyle Quartet / The Murphy Beds @ Music Haven, 8/2/2026

The first Sunday in August saw the Music Haven stage host guitarist John Doyle and his Quartet, with the Murphy Beds opening the show. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Music Haven here …

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Zakk Wylde - An Xperience Interview

Photo by Jeff Graham By Rob Smittix. RRX: Mr. Wylde, how are you doing? ZW: Brother Rob! Just chilling. We’re in Spain right now; we were somewhere in France last night, rolling with the French chapte...

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Canna Talk - An Xperience Column

By MBF and 400 River. Before working at one of New York’s first recreational cannabis farms, I was living down in North and South Carolina – both states where cannabis is still illegal. There I was lu...

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G. Love - An Xperience Interview

Photo of G. Love by Joe Navas The Protest Kid Returns By Sara Busone. G. Love and his chickens treat Sara Busone to a sneak peek of a new song, discuss the “Lemonade” anniversary tour coming to UPH in...

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The Swing Docs @ Albany Elks Lodge #49, 7/27/2026

The Swing Docs entertained on a Monday at the Elks Lodge #49 in Albany. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Timothy Reidy here …

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Machan Taylor - An Xperience Interview

By Rob Smittix. RRX: First of all, thank you for taking the time to talk to me today. I’m excited about our conversation. MT: Wonderful. Yeah, me too. Thank you. RRX: I know very soon we have you comi...

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