Empire State Music Podcast

Mungion singer and guitarist, Justin Reckamp, joins host Andy Hogan in conversation about the bands origins, life in the Chicago music scene, fall/winter tours, albums "Scary Blankets (2016)" and "Ferris Wheels Day Off (2018)."

Guitarist Rob Compa joins host Andy Hogan to discuss time away from Dopapod, life in Burlington, various musical side projects, upcoming debut solo album, and more!

The Buffalo homies, Witty Tarbox are a "jam-based ensemble of considerable versatility and dexterity, Witty Tarbox's freewheeling sound embellishes their blues- based rock progression with elements of funk, indie, and surf rock, lending their songs a stylistic malleability and improvisational flair."

Turkuaz drummer and Buffalo native, Michelangelo Carubba joins host Andy Hogan at Cobblestone Live to discuss growing up in Buffalo, time spent at Berklee School of Music, life on the road with Turkuaz, and the experiences that shaped his career in music.

Matt Griffin out of Saratoga Springs joins host Andy Hogan to talk all things Let's Be Leonard, an indie-jazz quintet who's been touring to country for the past three years. Among the topics discussed are their epic pink tour bus, Mike Gordon's sit-in while busking at Magnaball, and the band's upcoming sophomore album, "Static," of which they are debuting TWO new tracks on this very episode!

Kat Horton, the Mad Hatter of New York States music scene, joins host Andy Hogan to discuss her work in the community, and the upcoming Night Lights Music Festival in Sherman, NY, August 23rd - 26th @ The Heron.

Upon the creation of in 2011, Haewa (Rochester, NY) established its foundation by captivating their audiences with fearless improvisation and a heavy blanket of sound. Over the years Haewa has built upon these roots to create a brilliantly unique sound that offers a sonic balance between utter chaos and pure bliss. Combining the spirit of rock-n-roll with trance-like electronic influence, Collin Jones (Guitar/Vocals), Ben Chilbert (Bass), Marco Cirigliano (Drums) and Troy Evans (Keys/Synth/Electronics) drive their audience down the road less taken, into a familiar but enlightening unknown that is Haewa. Visit www.haewamusic.net for dates and more.

Mike Gantzer, the guitar/vocalist of Buffalo's groove-rock powerhouse, "Aqueous," joins host Andy Hogan to discuss the early days of AQ, how the band's writing/recording process has changed over the years, touring w/ influential bands, gear, and playing w/ groups & musicians like The Everyone Orchestra, and acoustic sets w/ Dopapod's Rob Compa.

The Blind Spots are a female-fronted, indie-pop power house out of Ithaca, NY who have toured throughout the United States. From the studio, to sharing the stage with bands & artists like Lake Street Dive, Amy Helm, and Sharon Jones, The Blind Spots are guaranteed to make you shake your bones. Visit www.theblindspots.com for dates and music.

Formula 5, the notorious jam band out of New York's Capital Region joins host Andy Hogan to discuss the genesis of the band, diverse musical backgrounds, recording process and current Spring tour including their upcoming festival, "Rock the Dock" in Lake George, NY (July 13th, 2018) -- visit www.formula5music.com for dates, music, and more.