Imagine yourself at home about a month ago, and getting a call from your 90 year old father which sounds like this: “Are you home?” Answer ‘Yes.’ You have to turn on Channel 17 right now!” I did, and lo and behold, there was Joe Bonamassa smoking his guitar live at the Beacon Theater. How …
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Arthur Holmes: Berkshire Gunslinger 0
This Saturday, the Arthur Holmes Blues Band comes to town. They bring their unique sound to the Dinosaur BBQ in Troy and take the stage at 10PM. The band, which originates from the Pittsfield, Massachusetts area includes Arthur Holmes on guitar and vocals, John Worth on bass, Gary Smith on the Hammond organ, and Bridget …
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Generosity Abounds With Capital Region Musicians 0
The holidays are around the corner and give us a reminder to be thankful for good health, family and friends, and food on our table. Some folks aren’t able to look at it in the same way, however. For one reason or another, whether it be because of the effects of a seasonal or loss …
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Blues Legends: Memphis Minnie 0
I was born in Alabama I was raised in Algiers Everywhere I go I always hear there’s nothing in rambling nothing in running around I believe I will get married one day good Lord and settle down from “Nothing In Ramblin” Settling down wasn’t an option for Lizzie Douglas once she became Memphis Minnie. She …
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Erin Harkes Gives Back 1
This is the second article in a series about capital region musicians supporting community causes. When asked why she invests so much time back into the community, Erin Harkes will say simply, “Many reasons.” Harkes has been playing music for over 15 years. She has been playing solo and with band members several evenings a …
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Blues Sanctuary Gives Back 0
A story that doesn’t get enough attention is how incredibly generous many CRBN musicians are when it comes to providing music for good causes. Every month you can find them donating their time to support a variety of great causes, from cancer wards to hurricane relief to homeless shelters and more. I plan to spend …
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