Discover Schenectady Kick Off to Summer
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WEXT & Discover Schenectady Kick Off to Summer

With Discover Schenectady , WEXT is announces our first ever Kick Off to Summer Event on June 8th in Central Park ! There is so much fun to be had in Schenectady County and this event will help you create your "Summer Must-Do" list in Schenectady! Enjoy live music on the Music Haven stage ranging from jazz to reggae and music from the Empire State Youth Orchestra in the Rose Garden all day long.

In addition to the wonderful music, there will be lots of food, beer & all kinds...

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Jay Bobbin's Exit to The Movies: "The Hustle"

By • 5 hours ago
The Hustle
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The Local 518 Show 1916

By • May 18, 2019
Local 518 Show 1916
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Ever notice that the flow of great music is nearly constant in the Local 518? Catch the wave and enjoy tunes on this episode from The Sea The Sea, Stellar Young, Hand Habits, Bruiser and Bicycle, Sawyer Fredericks, Leah Woods, and Donnie. The Attic Classic is the title track from the Ashley Pond Band 2009 album 'The Waiting.'

Listen: Front Porch Storytelling "The Chain Links"

By • May 16, 2019
Bob Bates & John Nissavera
WEXT

Author John Nissavera of Front Porch Storytelling is on a crusade to bring community together with his stories, and the various folks he engages to collaborate with him.

The next event they have scheduled is at the Sandy Hill Farmer's Market in Hudson Falls on June 20th. Learn more about what John and his collaborative friends, including Bob Bates of Dyer Switch, are up to.

See Citizen Cope at Upstate Concert Hall

By • May 15, 2019
Citizen Cope
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Friday, May 17 | Upstate Concert Hall

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Clarence Greenwood, also known by his stage name, Citizen Cope, is an American songwriter, producer and performer. His music is commonly described as a mix of blues, soul, folk, and rock. Citizen Cope’s compositions have been recorded by artists as varied as Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie Havens.

Wear Your Music T-Shirt to Work Day!

By • May 14, 2019
WEXT Radio Folk
WEXT

It may not be a real thing (yet), but we hope to make it so!

As a music fan, you're no doubt planning your summer concert-going experience. Let's help everyone get into the mood by pulling out your favorite music T-shirt and wearing it to work. WEXT declares Friday, May 24th "Wear Your Music T-Shirt to Work Day!"

The Local 518 Show 1915

By • May 14, 2019
Local 518 Show
WEXT

So much great local music on this episode of The Local 518 Show, you could float a boat on it. Catch the wave of tunes by Sydney Worthley, C.K. & The Rising Tide, Hasty Page, Mike Grutka, Honey Slider, Bird Streets, and Let's Be Leonard. For the Attic Classic we go back to 2008 for "Modest Birds", from Matthew Loiacono's album 'Kentucky' - the name taken from his mandolin brand.

Kickoff Summer Along The Banks of The Battenkill

By • May 14, 2019
Battenkill River Runs Through It Festival
Battenkill Conservancy

The 9th Annual Battenkill Runs Through It River Festival returns on Saturday, May 25 from Noon – 5pm at the Greenwich Town Beach, just north of the village on State Route 29. The community supported, family friendly environmental festival kicks off the summer season on the banks of the Battenkill. Help celebrate the best of the Battenkill, provide open access to the waterfront and offer healthy recreation opportunities for all! 

Gary Hoey Lands Blues Rock at Skyloft

By • May 14, 2019
Gary Hoey
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Thursday, May 23 | Skyloft at Crossgates

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Jay Bobbin's Exit to The Movies: "Long Shot"

By • May 13, 2019
Long Shot
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Meet The Commonheart!

By • May 13, 2019
The Commonheart
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Saturday, June 1 | The Hollow

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For Charly Bliss, Bad Relationships And Growing Pains Commingle With Crystal Synths

By Miguel Perez • 1 hour ago

The four friends who make up the band Charly Bliss have grown a lot since they first met at summer camp as teenagers. The band's latest album, Young Enough, out now, was born out of growing pains.

Lead vocalist Eva Hendricks says the songs on this album were inspired by bad relationships — the kind that consume you and chip away at you until there's none of you left. The songs explore the crippling need to be liked — even if it means losing yourself in the process.

'SNL' Musical Guests, Ranked From No. 1 To Greta Van Fleet

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Saturday Night Live's 44th season ended over the weekend with the help of host Paul Rudd and musical guest DJ Khaled, who brought with him an all-star cast that included J Balvin, John Legend and SZA.

The Head And The Heart's 'Living Mirage' Has An Emphasis On Starting Fresh

By & • May 17, 2019

The Head and the Heart's latest album, Living Mirage, is warm, open and definitely leans hard on the "heart" part of the band's name. The band went to Joshua Tree in the desert to create the music. The trip was bassist Chris Zasche's idea — he thought the wide-open landscape would give the member's all a chance to start fresh and maybe see themselves differently.

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