WEXT Podcast

Canadian blues guitarist, Sue Foley has two new albums showcasing her rockin' blues, and her love for the acoustic guitar. See her at The Hangar on August 14.

Eliades Ochoa, a name fans of son cubano and the Buena Vista Social Club may recall is coming to Music Haven on August 11. Ahead of that, we chatted about his album, "Guajiro" and more.

Delfeayo Marsalis, brother to Wynton and Branford, took up trombone as it "was the instrument that was left" when part of the Marsalis family band. Well, that's not exactly true. We had a fun conversation about music and the trombone. See Delfeayo Marsalis at Music Haven on Monday, August 5 with the SCCC Faculty Jazz Combo.

Ken Briggs and the band Nite Train are keeping the memory of Thomasina Winslow alive. Join them for a benefit for a scholarship in her name, August 9 at NaNola.

AP Live Festival is in its second year showcasing young, up and coming Local 518 artists. Discover new music and new local artists on August 17.

I spoke with Colm Phelan of the Irish band Goitse. We learn what the name means. We learn how the band came up with the name, and we talk about the band coming to play America, and specifically at Music Haven on July 28.

The NYC 9-piece brass funk band specializes in Balkan tinged funk. Slavic Soul Party is heading to Music Haven for the July 21 concert, and we cannot wait!

The amazing Della Mae have had a long running association with Grey Fox Bluegrass. This year, they will be making their way through the whole festival as "artist in residence." This means, they could pop onto stages with some of your (and their) favorite musicians. Plus, they'll be doing their own sets as well. Grey Fox Bluegrass runs 7/17-21 on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY.

Marty Wendell started out learning how to play songs from the Johnny Cash album that his mom had purchased. The music he heard on the radio, and the artists from Sun Records were his inspirations and guides. And for the last 60 years, Marty has been delighting audiences wherever he goes with his kindness and amazing musicianship.

We cannot wait for Buckwheat Zydeco Jr with Ils Sont Partis to come play at Music Haven in Schenectady on July 14!