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The Scene & The Biz
Discussions on both Nippertown’s ‘Music City’ status and on the various business aspects within the regional music industry.
Lark Hall open their Window Sessions to the whole neighborhood
Lark Hall is a private venue nestled perfectly in the Lark Street neighborhood in Albany, NY, and has been slowly crafted by co-owners Justin and Jennifer Miller. Envisioned…
Familiar Voices Join EQX Lineup
WEQX announces several exciting on-air staff changes: Starting this Monday, May 25th, Joy Proft, who has been doing weekends/fill-in, will take over as midday host as Ryan…
Caffe Lena Endures, Celebrates
Caffe Lena will mark its 60 anniversary Thursday with “concerts” in the streets and online. The Caffe at 47 Phila St. in Saratoga Springs deserves this two-part soiree for…
Rockin’ & Rollin’ Through the Streets – Caffe Lena Throws her Own Parade
Caffe Lena, a music staple located in Saratoga, is known for its cozy intimate space. The walls are lined with plush couches, the tables etched with quotes from treasured…
Music Biz 101 / Lesson 1: Post-COVID (Where To From Here?)
With some recent developments providing at least glimmers of hope in our current pandemic struggle, everyone in the music industry --- from both the supply and consumer…
The Venues of Nippertown
Like everyone else, I am jumping out of my skin to get back to seeing live shows around town. The online performances being put on by Caffe Lena and many others are…
Blowin’ In The Wind
It’s like quicksand. You can’t see how deep it is, and it looks so normal, you have trouble believing there’s any danger at all. But once you’ve stepped in it, the more you…
Making Hoosick Falls the destination for arts and music
We are spoiled here in Albany, Saratoga, and Troy when it comes to live music venues. Sometimes it's hard to decide what to do with all these choices. There are…