Photos by Christopher De Cotis Amid a circus of DJs, 20-somethings with computers and dubstep bands, the art of live electronica has been lost. The creation of electronic dance music by a band and not solely on a computer, is an art form few have mastered. Kraftwerk, Justice, Simon Posford, The Chemical Brothers, Sound Tribe [...]
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Interview with Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits and Conspirator
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on April 30, 2012
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Americana in Albany: The Avett Brothers and Eastbound Jesus
Albany’s best kept secret, East Bound Jesus, started a rainy and windy day playing a free show at Jillians of Albany for a packed house prior to The Avett Brothers taking the stage a few blocks north at The Palace Theater on Sunday April 22nd. The fans that came looking for free music and respite [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on April 23, 2012
http://upstatelive.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/americana-in-albany-the-avett-brothers-and-eastbound-jesus/
RIP Levon Helm (1940-2012)
Levon Helm, drummer and singer for The Band and one of rock’s best known personalities passed away today at age 71. Having a recent resurgence of throat cancer in recent months, Levon had rebounded from cancer and losing his voice to record Dirt Farmer and won a Grammy for the effort in 2007. In recent years, [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on April 19, 2012
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Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds at The Putnam Den
Arleigh Kincheloe and her band of eight Dirty Birds returned to The Putnam Den on Friday the 13th after a successful Kickstarter campaign for a new tour bus, which was parked on display outside, new digs for a band that has grown immensely in the past three years. Having seen them for the first time [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on April 15, 2012
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The Return of Conehead Buddha
Conehead Buddha – Revival show 4/6/12 @ Valentines – Albany written by Phanart Pete Mason pics by Andrew Hill Kicking off a weekend of celebration for Albany promoter Greg Bell who commemorates 20 years of bringing the best of live music to Albany, classic jamband and homegrown talent Conehead Buddha took to the stage of [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on April 14, 2012
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The Blind Boys of Alabama at The Mahaiwe, Great Barrington, Mass
Gospel music legends spread their revival to The Berkshires March 25, 2012 Few musical acts have cracked the 50 year mark for performances, among few others that come to mind, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Chuck Berry and The Rolling Stones stand alone above their contemporaries who have either passed or are slightly younger, including Eric [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on March 27, 2012
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Review: Binghamtronica Music and Arts Festival
Solaris steals the show at 3rd annual festival March 24th, 2012 The electronic dance music scene thrived at SUNY Binghamton for third straight year, with the growing experience of the Binghamtronica Music and Arts Festival. Developed by Greg Sarafan and featuring acts including Archnemesis, Boombox, Horizon Wireless and Binghamton’s own Solaris, eight hours of grinding [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on March 27, 2012
http://upstatelive.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/review-binghamtronica-music-and-arts-festival/
Binghamtronica III electronic music arts festival March 24th
Binghamtronica III is a one day music and arts festival held on the Binghamton University campus. Binghamtronica is a completely not for profit event with all of the profits donated to HeadCount. This year’s line up includes: BoomBox, Archnemesis (special late night), Horizon Wireless, SOLARiS, Ink Line and ConArtist. This year’s festival will be held [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on March 13, 2012
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When the Circus Comes to Town: Jane’s Addiction, moe., Black Box Revelation and Floodwood, March 2-3, Albany, NY
The Palace Theater and Red Square, Albany, NY A weekend with two sell-out shows at the Palace Theater and interesting late nights that ensued made for a classic weekend of great music in Albany over the first weekend of March. Jane’s Addiction coupled with moe. to set up stellar weekend of music and revelry that ensued [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on March 7, 2012
http://upstatelive.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/when-the-circus-comes-to-town-janes-addiction-moe-black-box-revelation-and-floodwood-march-2-3-albany-ny/
INTERVIEW with Greg Bell from Guthrie/Bell Productions
In April of 1992, Greg Bell promoted his first show in Albany, NY. Over the next few years, Greg Bell has brought to the Capital District the best up-and-coming bands and helped to develop Albany’s live music legacy. Next month, Greg Bell celebrates 20 years with two special shows at Valentine’s, combining the best of [...]
Posted by PhanArt Pete Mason on March 5, 2012
http://upstatelive.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/interview-with-greg-bell-from-guthriebell-productions/
