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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
SIRSY and WEXT Radio each won twice Sunday at Proctors ceremony SCHENECTADY—Saratoga Springs artist Angelina Valente took home the most awards at the 6th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards on Sunday, April 21, at Proctors, winning awards for Solo/Duo Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Album of... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, April 12, 2024
SCHENECTADY—An eclectic mix of Capital Region artists is set to perform at the sixth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards on Sunday, April 21 at Proctors. Performing on the MainStage are Ethan Crowley, Hold On Honeys, Cassandra Kubinski, Jocelyn & Chris, Ruth Pelham and The Sugar Hold. DJ Trumastr... Read more » ... Read More
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
2024 Eddies Music Hall of Fame Gallery 1 Photo credit Joe Putrock 2024 Eddies Music Hall of Fame Gallery 2 Photo credit Joe Putrock 2024 Eddies Music Hall of Fame Gallery 3 Photo credit Joe Putrock ... Read More
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Artists representing class members include rap, folk and jazz artists SARATOGA SPRINGS–The performance lineup for the 2024 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 25, sponsored by MLB Construction Services LLC, at Universal Preservation Hall featured a variety of genres. The ceremony celebrates the careers... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 22, 2024
Eddies Music Hall of Fame honors music and social justice work champion Margie Rosenkranz SCHENECTADY—It’s undeniable that when people come together truly great things can happen. And it’s fair to say that music and politics together make for a powerful message. Margie Rosenkranz understands the importance of this more than... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 15, 2024
SCOTIA—When it comes to blues music, Don Wilcock has written the book on it. Literally. The esteemed music columnist, producer and editor will be inducted into the sixth class of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs for his... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 8, 2024
Troy native Nick Brignola was a self-taught baritone saxophonist TROY—Jazz musician Nick Brignola, a renowned big-toned baritone saxophonist, earns recognition as an inductee of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. An artist with his own distinct style, he carved out his niche in the hard-bop mainstream of... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 1, 2024
Intrinsic contributions land her in the Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS—The late Jackie Alper embodied the essence of folk music; she was a connector. Throughout her life, with music as her tool, Alper brought people together and brought music to the community. She was a... Read more » ... Read More