WEXT Podcast

TrueSongs brings together the community. Agencies doing good work are asked to provide someone they serve who has a great story to tell. Caffe Lena partners those folks with amazing musician storytellers. Saturday, November 16 at the Spa Little Theatre.

Al Kash, the drummer for Playin' With Fire Band has been drumming since he was 16. He knew the minute he sat behind a kit: this would be for him. From Blackfeather to Fear of Strangers to Playin' With Fire Band and so many other artists and bands, Al has been the drummer.

Instrumental surf rockers from the Local 518, The Jagaloons have a new album coming! See the release show at the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy on Saturday, November 9th.

The Cooper's Cave Composers’ Consortium returns to the Strand Theatre at 210 Main St. in Hudson Falls on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. for its third annual concert of original music, written and performed by Capital Region composers.

The largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts in the Northeast will be at the Albany Capital Center November 2nd & 3rd.

On October 25th, Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House Band release their new live album at Caffe Lena. Hear about how Reese loves to play live shows, and more.

Jill of Mark & Jill brought up the idea of doing a health clinic to help creatives in the Capital District connect with healthcare professionals and get tests, screenings, and more. The 3rd annual Clinic is Sunday, October 20th at Caffe Lena.

October 18th, Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma bring their Tour in Remembrance of Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

We've been boppin' to the three singles that Lennox has released this past year. From "Shut Up and Kiss Me" to "Cake" and now her latest single, "When A Heart Breaks." We cannot wait to see her at Live & Local at The Linda with Buggy Jive on October 4th.

Kate McDonnell takes chances with her music. She becomes extraordinarily vulnerable and makes some incredible songs. Kate and I talk about her journey in music. She's playing the CD release show for "Trapeze" at Caffe Lena on September 20th.