Midday Ramble

Welcome to Episode 17! In this episode, Andrew Beam sits down with Erin Harkes. The two talk about the evolution of her songwriting, her experience learning to play guitar, digging through her mother's record collection, remembering local musician Pat Tiernan, and even how a bass drum scholarship helped her get into college. Find Erin on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and ReverbNation. Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod.   DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 15! In this episode, Andrew Beam inteviews Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten, as she drives across a desert on the other side of the country. The two talk about her music, how she feels on stage and some of what goes into her writing. Van Etten is the headliner for this weekend's Resoration Festival, taking place Sept. 7-9 at St Joseph’s Church, 38 Ten Broeck St., in downtown Albany. If you're a music fan looking for something to do this weekend, there you go! This episode was brought to you by "The Scene," a free local magazine which focuses on art, style, and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond! You can pick up a copy of The Scene at more than 40 local restaurants, shops, bars, and more. Click here for a full list of pickup locations! Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 14! This week, Andrew Beam sits down with Troy musician and naturalist Sean Rowe and talks about some of his experiences on the road, getting used to the unique sound of his voice, how he likes to deal with hecklers at live shows, and more. This episode was brought to you by "The Scene," a free local magazine which focuses on art, style, and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond! You can pick up a copy of The Scene at more than 40 local restaurants, shops, bars, and more. Click here for a full list of pickup locations! Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 13! This week, Tom Caprood sat down with Erin Powers, a local singer/songwriter who has been performing for years in the area and has released multiple albums over the years. Before the interview starts, you'll listen to one of her songs, "Warrior Woman," which you'll hear about later on in the podcast. The two talk about how she got started playing, how her songwriting evolved over the years, and some of her experiences playing in local coffee shops over the years. This episode was brought to you by "The Scene," a free local magazine which focuses on art, style, and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond! You can pick up a copy of The Scene at more than 40 local restaurants, shops, bars, and more. Click here for a full list of pickup locations! Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 12! This week, Tom Caprood sat down with Joshua Bloomfield, a local drummer who grew up in the Capital District and has played in more than 20 local bands over the years. His current band is called Right Coast Soul and you can hear a small sample of one of their tracks, "Joe's Freakout Bag," in the beginning of the episode. The two went on to talk about how Josh started playing the drums, his love of soul and R&B music, and some of his thoughts on the local music scene. Also, make sure to listen in as Josh mentions the band's upcoming shows and even a farewell show on the horizon for their singer. This episode was brought to you by "The Scene," a free local magazine which focuses on art, style, and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond! You can pick up a copy of The Scene at more than 40 local restaurants, shops, bars, and more. Click here for a full list of pickup locations! Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 11! In this episode, Tom Caprood sits down with Jess Sims, producer for FLY 92.3's "Morning Rush" show and author of 518 Bites and Sights, a popular local food and culture blog. The two talk about what she does for the radio stations at Albany Broadcating, her time as an intern for 20th Century Fox, why you need to read her blog at least once a day, and some of her fun experiences while working in the entertainment industry, such as meeting celebrities and groups like Karmin, One Direction, and even a random encounter with Nick Cannon. Mulitask! - While you're listening to our capivating conversation, head on over to www.518bitesandsights.com and browse the many selections for entertainment that Jess provides for all of you wonderful Capital Region residents. If you're feeling extra generous, leave her some comments! This episode was brought to you by "The Scene," a free local magazine which focuses on art, style, and entertainment for the Capital Region and beyond! You can pick up a copy of The Scene at more than 40 local restaurants, shops, bars, and more. Click here for a full list of pickup locations! Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 10! We've hit double digits! A big thank you goes out to everyone who has been downloading, listening, and subscribing to the podcast! Please send any kind of feedback on this episode to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! In this episode, Andrew Beam sits down with Nicole Dellarocca, of Dellarocca Booking and a DJ and former general manager with WCDB at SUNY Albany. Currently, she handles booking for Valentine's in Albany and continues to work as a DJ for the radio station. This episode will be of particular interest to music nerds who would like some insight into just what it takes to book a show, some of the reasons bigger bands might not make it to the Capital District venues as often as we'd like, as well as what local bands and the Albany music scene have to offer. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble  Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Welcome to Episode 9! In this episode, Andrew Beam sits down with Chris Wienk of WEXT in Troy. The two talk a lot about music and what the radio station is trying to accomplish, while Chris provides some insight into how the station operates and works with local artists. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble  Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

In this episode, Tom Caprood sits down with Mike, Jesse, and Bob from the Schenectady electronica group, “The Saturday Jacket.” They talk about their hopes to make a big splash in the music scene, their love of partying, and the meaning behind their name. Find them online at https://www.facebook.com/TheSaturdayJacket, or search for “The Saturday Jacket” on YouTube. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble  Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE

Matthew Loiacono, known for his solo work as Matthew Carefully and most recently of Rosary Beard, visits the Midday Ramble podcast in Andrew Beam's back yard as the two discuss his music, latest CD release, and some of his past projects. Send any questions or comments on this episode to [email protected]. Please subscribe to Midday Ramble in the iTunes store! - http://bit.ly/MiddayRamble Music for this episode was provided by Kevin MacLeod. DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE