Talk of the Tune

moe. old-school tracks

2010-03-08T09:00:00.001-08:00

This link has been circulating around Facebook the past couple of hours and I couldn't help but click.I'm glad I did, and so will all you moe.heads. Here, you'll find the archived taping of a 1998 moe. show at Captain Trip's Rainforest Preserve (it was a hot spot back in the day located in the Uptown district where a variety of bands performed. You'll also remember it as Club Amnesia. It's since

Another gift from those kids

2010-03-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

The Gifted Children, a Rochester/Buffalo band that often performs at local venue The Tramontane Cafe, has just released a mini-album "please freeze me." The album is made up of 10 songs and 20 minutes of "isolate winter music," said band member Jeff Suszczynski."We think we've captured the dark, cold and general ennui of late winter rather well with this one. of course, there's a pop song or two

Herkimer native recognized by Howard Stern

2010-03-02T09:16:00.000-08:00

Another local boy is on his way toward a glimpse of national attention.Herkimer native Mike Brindisi, who now lives in Ithaca, and his band The New York Rock will be featured on Thursday morning's The Howard Stern Show, which airs on Sirius Satellite Radio to subscribers.Mike Brindisi & The New York Rock is an original, rock alternative band hailing from Ithaca formed as recently as October, but

Utica gets a shout-out

2010-02-25T10:09:00.000-08:00

Good news in local music.Jim Millbower's song "Utica" which was featured on the Mohawk Valley Tribute CD and nominated for a Sammy for best pop recording recently was recognized by garageband.com as track of the day. The award is based on positive reviews from site goers. The site was founded by Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison.Check it out at http://www.garageband.com/song?|pe1|

Snow makes KAC event a no-go.

2010-02-25T08:13:00.000-08:00

CLINTON - The threat of an impending "snowicane" seems to be scaring even the musicians away.The Kirkland Art Center's Song circle scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, has been canceled.Don't worry. The event will be rescheduled. I'll let you know when that happens.

An '80s throwback that will make you 'throw your cares away'

2010-02-23T16:50:00.000-08:00

There are some songs that never fail to elicit a smile, memory or tear. Here's one a friend sent me today that made me smile and remember simpler days. All you Gen-Xers out there should get the same thrill from this oldie but goodie.Is there a song that does the same for you? Please share.

Gloriana goes for the gold

2010-02-16T14:04:00.000-08:00

Looks like Gloriana's going for the medal.Ahhh, well not exactly, but the group with New Hartford roots, will be showing up on the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.The group adds "The World is Ours Tonight"to the soundtrack that includes songs from such artists as Mariah Carey, Rascal Flatts and 3 Doors Down. Whatever money made from the tracks benefits Team

Check this out, then update your status

2010-02-09T16:24:00.000-08:00

I can't remember if I shared this with everyone yet, but even if I did it's worth a second look.Local hip-hop/rapper Critter made this hysterical video about status updates and I think anyone who has even an inkling of what social networking is all about will see the hilarity in this.There might even be a message here under all the sarcasm: maybe the world won't end if you don't update your

Behind Staind: Aaron Lewis sweet, sensitive

2010-02-03T10:12:00.000-08:00

I just got off the phone with Aaron Lewis of Staind. He's set to play two shows at 8pm & 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the Showroom at the Turning Stone. There are very few times when I interview a celebrity and am impressed. (In fact, interviewing celebrities is one of my least favorite things to do.) This was not one of those times. Aaron is without a doubt, as real as they come (at least

Utica Music Fest keeps gettin' better

2010-02-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

There are so many exciting things being planned for September's third Utica Music and Arts Fest, I begged the organizers to let me announce some of them - or at least one of those events.So, here's the first: The Balkan-Hadley, next to the Uptown Theatre, will be hosting an Oktoberfest within the festival this year.The fest within the fest will feature German food, live German music, ranging from

Alicia Keys set to perform at Turning Stone

2010-02-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

I'm practically peeing my pants over this announcement: Alicia Keys has been scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in the Event Center at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino.Really. For real. It's true. (I'm doing everything I can right now not to use 500 exclamations after each sentence I write.)And, seriously, even if you don't like Alicia Keys - which is just preposterous to me -

More help for Haiti

2010-01-28T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here's something you'll want to be a part of. Colgate University students have planned a concert to benefit victims of the Haiti earthquake at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, in the chapel. The concert will feature music, dance and spoken word performances by students and members of the community. All money raised from the $5 admission will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health and

Local Irish band get (er, give) an earful

2010-01-27T08:15:00.000-08:00

Local Irish/Celtic band The Blarney Rebel Band has made it all the way to Texas and New Orleans - well, kind of. The band's song "