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Friday, February 23, 2024
“Real George’s Backroom” creator joins the Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame ALBANY—George Guarino is an innovator, creator and a man ahead of his time. Before MTV was even a thing, there was Albany’s very own music television show, “Real George’s Backroom.” Guarino’s instinct for timing was apparent:... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 16, 2024
Albany Symphony Orchestra Director, Composer and Conductor, David Alan Miller draws inspiration ALBANY—David Alan Miller has led the Albany Symphony Orchestra to new heights for over three decades. A Los Angeles native, the ASO music director and conductor has brought the orchestra to international recognition, releasing more than 30... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, February 12, 2024
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her a spot in the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
E.R.I.E. leads all artists in the sixth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards with four nominations, sponsored by MLB. The Albany-based indie rock quartet E.R.I.E. was nominated for Album of the Year for “Suburban Mayhem,” Record of the Year for “World is on Fire” featuring Sydney Worthley, Rock/Pop Artist of the... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 2, 2024
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The sixth class of inductees for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has been announced. It includes artists from the fields of classical, folk, jazz and electronic music, as well as a pioneering hip-hop songwriter and two individuals who chronicled the local music scene as journalists. The... Read more » ... Read More
Monday, May 1, 2023
Joe Putrock photo: Sydney Worthley performs during the 2023 Eddies Music Awards. SCHENECTADY – Soul rock singer-songwriter Buggy Jive took home both the Video and Album of the Year honors at the 5th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Sunday night at Proctors, and indie pop artist Sydney Worthley received Record... Read more » ... Read More
Thursday, March 30, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Capital Region Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is memorable each year – not only for the depth of talent and accomplishment in the inductees gathered – but for the spirit and energy exhibited in the storytelling, celebration and musical performances. The fifth class was no... Read more » ... Read More