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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

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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

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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 -

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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

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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 "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:TMSBlackCB; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Local boy Jonathan Coleman has a little something to be psyched about.Coleman, from Floyd, will open for Spin Doctors' lead singer, Chris Barron, Friday, Jan. 29, at the Westcott Theatre, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse.Hear what Coleman has to offer by visiting his MySpace page.

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This from the Associated Press:Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean is calling for an evacuation of his homeland's earthquake-ravaged capital and asking for international aid to help set up tent cities nearby.He envisions temporary settlements housing 100,000 people each outside Port-au-Prince.Jean is one of Haiti's most famous sons and has been a prominent voice in relief efforts since Tuesday's

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I'm almost speechless. Almost. Why? All I can say is: Cougar Safari Party.So, yeah, Lava at Turning Stone Resort and Casino is actually hosting this event (Feb. 12) and it's exactly what you think it is, I think. I haven't been able to immediately get a hold of Lava's program director, but the site coins the event as a "hunt for a Valentine" and says men 26 and younger are admitted free.For those

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Here's a cause for those furry neighborhood paws. Local musicians will step out this weekend to give to the Stevens-Swan Humane Society. Check out eight area bands at four clubs jammingfor the love of sheltered animals.Here are the details: 8 p.m.: The BOMB, Red Hush and The Bucket List at Mr. McGill's, Route 5, Schuyler. 9 p.m.: The Crazy Fools at The Electric Company, 700 Varick St.,

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In last week's Fusion, I gave you a list of some of my favorite music/arts Web sites. One of those sites was Uticajazz.com. I love this site, not only because I love jazz, but because someone's taking the reins to put local musicians out there - Corey Colmey actually is that someone. (He took over the site last summer from founder Jeremy Yaddaw.) But, an e-mail I just received from Colmey

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I can't help but share this sweet little moment with you all.Dashboard Nixon's keyboard player Keith James snapped this photo of his three little ones while discovering their dad on the cover of last week's Fusion."I was trying to explain to them how many people get that paper, and that it was pretty special," James explained.Their response: "So, the whole WORLD can see you, Daddy?" Well,

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OK, so everybody who's nobody has created a top-something of some kind of music for 2009. That's why I'm not. (And because I haven't listened to every bit of music made and released this year, I'm not sure I'm exactly qualified to Top [insert number here] anything.)But, I have been peeking at some of the top-something lists out there, and I actually found one that didn't include Miley Cyrus or

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Here's a little bit o' polka from our area's very own Jagermeister-sponsored Fritz's Polka Band to get you into the New Year.

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Take a look at this NYTimes' sound collage featuring the musicians who died this year. You might be surprised by how many musical men and women we lost this year.http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/12/23/magazine/music-they-made-audioss/index.html

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Looking for a pre-Christmas treat? Singer-songwriter J. Schnitt, who performs folk with a modern twist, will perform during "Two for Tuesdays" from 9 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Mr. McGill's, 2102 State Route 5. Schnitt remains one of my favorite local musicians for his ability to deliver folk-style compilations that make you forget you're listening to folk. Schnitt takes risks with

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UTICA - The day after Christmas normally is quiet in entertainment, but there are a couple spots that will keep you entertained with local music. Tramontane Cafe is one of those spots. The Lincoln Avenue coffeehouse brings you Matt Cross from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26. There's no cover.I don't know much about Cross, but after an hour or two of perusing his work online, I think he'll be a

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'Tis the season for giving, and our local musicians are no exception. Some of the area's favorite music makers will be giving the gift of music this weekend in order to benefit the children of Joseph and Kristen Longo. Here are the details:Who: InterMission, Rocky Graziano, Red Hush, The Haz-Benz, The BOMB. When: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19.Where: 12 North, 10125 Mulaney Road, Marcy.Tickets

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About a month ago, I interviewed gr6 during the Tramontane Cafe's first acoustic lunch hour. The place was packed. There was something good about filling your belly and ears. Others seemed to agree. The cafe was filled with listeners and eaters - all giving genuine attention to the musicians.So, why do you care? Because it's happening again from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and I think

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NEW HARTFORD - For those of you who've had the blues about the cancellation of the Mohawk Valley Blues Society's monthly jams at the Devereux, stop singing those blues, they're back. But don't head down to the Devereux just yet, the jams will be hosted the second Thursday of each month at the Valley Brook Lounge, 8463 Seneca Turnpike. December's jam, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, will feature

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Check out this interview with Joe Bonamassa on NPR. For those of you who don't know, Bonamassa, from New York Mills, has fast become a guitar-playing blues powerhouse. He recently performed with Eric Clapton. But listen to this interview to hear more. I interviewed Joe about a year ago. He's just as engaging and unassuming as he seems in this interview with NPR. Check out our interview from last

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There's another local boy you'll want to give applause to. In October, Zack Brindisi, of New Hartford, joined Gloriana (founded by Michael and Tom Gossin, also of New Hartford) as their bass player. He's been touring with the band since the end of their tour with Taylor Swift. Gloriana performed acoustic during that tour with Swift sans Brindisi, said Brindisi's father Dave Brindisi. Since Zack

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Give a yee-haw to New Hartford natives Tom and Michael Gossin, who with their country band Gloriana, took home an American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Here they are accepting the award:

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We know this coming Wednesday is a big night for reunions and, well, getting sloshed. So if you're going to reunite with a pint - or two - do it right. Don't drink and drive. Those heavy hitters, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti are once again offering free cab rides home "to those who may have had too many celebratory spirits on the most deadly traffic night of the year," they said in a press release.

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Just a heads up. The Mohawk Vally Blues Jam scheduled for this evening at the Devereux has been canceled until further notice.

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Just got a few tips about some fun stuff coming up at The Electric Company, 700 Varick St., Utica:Feb. 6: Ryan Montbleau Band returns. If you have yet to check out this Electric Company favorite, you truly are missing some of the best music to hit our city. The band has a way of blending soul-infused folk, Americana, rhythm and blues, creating something you're pretty sure you've never heard, yet

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