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05 Jun 2012 The Midnight Society is a singer-songwriter duo out of Albany. Stylistically, their music ranges from folk to indie-rock, and combines insightful, witty lyrics with catchy melodies. The band focuses on the important things: life, love, Dungeons and Dragons, and old sckool video games.

19 May 2012: Making music about 'love, loss, pain, drinking and healing,' although not necessarily in that order, The Nightmare River Band was named one of the Top 5 up and coming Alt-Folk bands in NYC by Deli Magazine in 2010. Crowds of revelers have been quick to join the party, clamoring to shout along the lyrics with drinks clutched in their hands. In between playing shows, downing pints and winning over critics, core members Matt Krahula (vocals, guitar, ukulele) and Seth Faulk (drums, vocals) managed to find time to write and record a follow up to their 2009 debut Call The Cops! The new album, Last Goodbye, offers up standouts such as 'Mary.' A demo of that song was nominated for an Independent Music Award for best Alt-Country song of 2010. The full version combines all of the ingredients of The Nightmare River Bands potent blend: foot-stomping rhythms, full arrangements, and a harmonious chorus that everyone can sing along to - even after consuming more than a few beers. The Nightmare River Band has drawn comparisons to alt/folk/country contemporaries such as Mumford and Sons and The Avett Brothers. While this sound is rapidly gaining popularity and bandwagon jumpers, The Nightmare River Band is continuing to do just what theyve done since their formation, taking their music on the road to bring the Nightmare to your town.

15 May 2012: Through Seasons creates dynamic and powerful rock music that focuses on elaborate musicianship and raw emotion. Defined by their skillfully crafted songs and musical creativity, Through Seasons is a refreshing addition to the rock music scene. Drawing upon influences as diverse as Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, Rush, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Through Seasons captivates audiences with their natural feel, melodic bass lines, and thought-provoking lyrics.

10 Apr 2012: The Hearing Aides are a hard rocking, noise mongering power trio from upstate New York. They like to play loud music thats also kind of pretty ... sometimes. Brian Patrik sings and plays raunchy Big Muff-fueled guitar. Mark Adamo beats the holy living hell out of his drum set. Rob Piccola abuses his bass like it just looked at him the wrong way. With their powers combined, the members of The Hearing Aides are assaulting the Capital Region one venue at a time, offering a crash course in ear-bleeding to all the wimpified, so-called 'rock' bands out there. Last year, the debut album 'Go Deaf With The Hearing Aides!', produced by the legendary Don Fury, introduced the world to this trios sonic belligerence - but thats just the tip of the iceberg. Meaner, leaner and armed with new material, The Hearing Aides are poised to unleash even more snarling riffs, pounding rhythms and hummable melodies on unsuspecting audiences all over.

05 Apr 2012: Holly and Evan are the blues. Both from long, rich musical backgrounds, Holly Taormina and Evan Conway have updated the tradition of the Barrelhouse, with their unique style. Together, they showcase a wide range of original and cover material, in the styles of Blues, Jazz, and Soul. The originals, which are often featured on: WRPI 91.5, WVCR 88.3, WEXT 97.7, WCDB 90.9, WEQX 102.7 and on this radio show; are catchy, with a lot of personality, and will appeal to audiences everywhere!

27 Mar 2012: Three small town kids brought up on hard rock and psychedelic music in the 70s, Charmboys members long for rocks bad ol days. Unapologetic guitar rock without gimmick or pretense. Charmboys new CD offering 'Let It Feed' is a time capsule of unapologetic guitar rock, born of the true golden age of Rock and Roll. Guitarist Eric Halder penned and sings lead on eight of the nine tracks, with a vocal style that is part spoken-word, not unlike Jimi Hendrix or Phil Lynott. I suspect it is an intentional nod. In the tradition of rocking power trios, the rhythm section is tight, fueled by the rock steady beat of drummer Scott Smith, along with the soulful, flowing and heavy bass lines of baby monster Sarah Clark, who adds backing vocals as well. Riding shotgun with a banshee wail of a guitar sound is Halder, and at his hand, notes get bent, tones get distorted and volumes pushed.

20 Mar 2012: Bennington, Vermont based band Immune Friction started off as a pseudonym for Manhattan-born singer/songwriter Christopher Dayton. Along with being a gifted writer, he honed his musical skills in college, graduating with a degree in music from Keene State. Chris focused mainly on guitar, but he also plays piano, drums, bass, and sings. He began playing open mics while in school and went on to play at many local venues and opening for several acts. He collaborated with many musicians, trying to achieve the perfect mix for his music until he met drummer/singer Justine Curry in 2010. Justine is a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has been singing since she was 4 years old. Drumming didnt come until later, although she cites watching her older sister learn the instrument growing up as a big influence. It turned out to be in her blood, as she would later find out that her great-grandfather was a jazz drummer. Chris and Justine started meeting to work on a few of Daytons songs and had instant musical chemistry, even laying down a recording the first day! He had long been looking for a female vocalist to join his band and her drumming style fit his songs perfectly. Along with then bassist Jeff Coulter, the group played a few gigs and recorded an album before Jeff moved away to study art. Instead of disbanding, or looking for a replacement, the two decided to move ahead as a duo and havent looked back.