Local 518

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, there's scary good music on Andy Gregory's playlist...
Peter Annello - "More to Pay"
Elise Browell- "In My Mind"
Novus Cantus - "Caterpillar"
Michael Eck - "The Deep End" (with Rosanne Raneri)
Tom McWatters - "Cow Math Smartest"
Great Mutations - "Already Dead"

ATTIC CLASSIC: For Vernum, a 1987 graduate of Mohonasen High School, his involvement in their award-winning music program under the direction of David Bournazian influenced his lifelong pursuit of the arts. He was a tenor saxophone player, both solo and with the jazz band, and a marching band drum major, going on to study music at SUNY Fredonia.

During the 90's Darrell performed in several local venues with the bands he formed. Sometimes, you could find him on Albany's Lark Street busking with his sax, earning a meal, a smoke, a drink, or all the above. Eventually he ventured to Austin TX where he taught music and continued recording his original songs, though most went unreleased.

Throughout his time here and in Austin, Darrell digitally archived his live and in-studio recordings, photography, and writings & notes on music theory and education, backing them up in "the cloud" when he was not actively working on them.

In December 2020 Darrell died suddenly from a heart attack in Austin. Richard Allen, a frequent collaborator and long-time friend, offered and began helping Darrell's father Walter to retrieve and archive his recordings and images. The work hit a snag when they could not log into some of the accounts, then became more complicated when in August 2022 Walter passed away. To add insult to injury, one of the storage providers changed its policy so that accounts not accessed within two years would be deleted.

While most, if not all the digitally stored materials are forever lost from one of "the cloud" services, there is hope for others. The work to access Darrell's other accounts is ongoing.

If you're a musician or artist, I encourage you to plan for what you want done with your work once you shuffle off this mortal coil. Whether that means giving loved ones or trusted persons access to your accounts, or at least leaving instructions for them, make a plan so your legacy won’t be lost.

The Attic Classic is "Restless," a version that Darrell's band Sense recorded at Ted Hyland's Albany studio in 2001.

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to a with Zorbas Trio - siblings that LOVE ! Followed with a song by Kyla Silk ("Gone") to fill out the hour.

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

10/31/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (10.31.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a scary good

9am "Long Pig" - Skeletons in the Piano (2013) with
1pm "Evil" - (2002) with
6pm "My Baby's The Star of a Driver's Ed Movie" - Blotto (1980) with

10/27/2024

It's another which means another "Live & Local" at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio

By now you know that WEXT Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio team up to present a music showcase for up-and-coming and standout local bands & artists from the Capital Region.

On the bill for Nov. 1st are Angelina Valente, an award-winning singer-songwriter and the folk-rock fusion of Ryan Leddick.

We're all about supporting our musicians. That's why WEXT and WAMC are covering all other expenses so that the bands get the full benefit of ticket sales. ALL ticket proceeds go directly to the performers!

Use this link to get your advance tickets today - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-local-at-the-linda-presents-angelina-valente-and-ryan-leddick-tickets-989028148817

10/24/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, no one can see Andy Gregory do a funky chicken dance to this playlist...
Misty Blues - "Shake These Blues"
Lace - "Clear View"
Aila Chiar - "Baby Goat"
Bright Dog Red - "Bone to Pick"
Sean Lippin - "Fish Tank"
Lake Effect Band - "Trouble"

ATTIC CLASSIC: THE FOY BROTHERS band got its start when drummer Mark Foy was jamming with some other musicians and asked his brother Kevin, who liked to sing just around the home, to sit in on vocals. The lineup solidified with the Foys' niece Charee Hendricks added to provide vocals and keys, Bert Hendley and Joe Pennisi on guitars and Bud Maguire on bass.

From the start, the band attracted attention with Kevin's expressive and passionate vocals, alongside the sweet and sassy dynamics Charee's added. Playing a mix of their blues-tinged soul and R&B originals and a broad range of covers, the band evolved into one of the area's more distinctive blues, soul and R&B outfits.

This lineup was in place for the recording and release of their debut album titled 'whatever' in the year 2000. "Cold Blue Steel" is the Local 518 Attic Classic.

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to a with Angelina Valente from The C**k 'n Bull Restaurant. Followed with a song by Official Mike Campese ("Space Dragon") to fill out the hour - it's ukulele vs shred guitar!

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

10/24/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (10.24.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "I Want To Make It So" - Rosanne Raneri [w/ ] (2004) with
1pm "No Doubt About It" - Ernie Williams (2002) with
6pm "Dope" - Mudfunk [w/ + Marco Haber] (2006) with

10/23/2024

For , WEXT Radio has several artists that have picked 3 songs/artists that are among their influences. On Wednesday Oct. 23, starting in the 5am hour, hear a set each hour from a different Local 518 artist:
Jocelyn and Chris (5a)
Gordon St. (6a)
Super 400 (7a)
SIRSY (8a)
Steve Candlen (9a)
Caity Gallagher Music (10a)
Alec Lewis (11a)
Angelina Valente (12n)
Head Sound (1p)
Josh Clevenstine (2p)
Amanda Case (3p)
Sydney Worthley (4p)
Buggy Jive (5p)
Frank Moscowitz (of The Pine Hills Band & many others) (6p)
Lennox (7p)
Russell the Leaf (8p)
Each talks briefly about their influences, the importance of public radio (particularly WEXT), and the music of the Local 518 – including their projects.

Celebrate Public Radio Music Day on October 23, 2024. Hear sets of music selected by Local 518 artists each hour.

10/17/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, rock along with Andy Gregory's playlist...
Blackcat Elliot - "Let’s Get Infected"
G.o.L.e.M - "Cool/Fight"
Rabid Children - "Does The Heart Beat?"
Barbie Barker - "Lazy"
Ride the Movies - "Darts"
Sons Of Eden - "Appetite"
Haunted Cat - "Together Together"

ATTIC CLASSIC: For local musician Gregory Nash, music was his passion, and drums was a way of life.

If drums were how Greg spoke, he did a lot - and I mean, a lot - of talking. Right out of high school he was dedicated to pursuing a music career playing drums. For over 20 years Greg was involved with countless local bands as well as some national acts.

That list includes some you may remember: Blue Jeanne Blue with Jeanne French, the Joe Lowry Band, SIRSY (before they became just Mel & Rich), Soul Session, the band, Ten Year Vamp along with many others, and tribute bands to Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, and Black Sabbath.

A usual week for him was anything but slogging through a typical 9 to 5 job. Any day could find him rehearsing with one of his many bands, giving drum lessons, doing a studio session, playing a gig with one of the bands or being called in as a fill-in drummer. Or all of that in one day, plus preparing for tours; and for a time hosting weekly open mic's.

By 2012 Greg took some time out of his busy schedule to record his debut solo album 'Baby.' He had written some songs, and took on the added role as producer to enlist several local players to achieve his vision of the record as a way to show off his versatility.

After the album's release in 2013, and some gigs to promote it, Greg returned to his very busy schedule. Unfortunately, health issues caught up to him when in 2017 he suffered a massive stroke. It slowed him down musically, but his determination and love of drumming never waned. Recovery was long, but he was right back in the drummer’s chair playing gigs when Greg passed away unexpectedly at his home in June of 2024.

For the Attic Classic I suppose it could have been any of the many recordings Greg played on. More appropriate to feature "My Resurrection," a track from his 'Baby' solo album.

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to a with Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter - New music and a new album is in the works. This Sunday, October 20th there's a local show at Caffe Lena. That pretty much fills out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

10/17/2024

Courtesy of Local 518 Show and WEXT Radio, get your very own FREE PDF copy of The Local 518 Music (and More) Report - 2024 Quarter 3 © covering the time period of July 1st to September 30th. The report includes clickable links so you can support every band & artist by listening to and buying their music and merch, and enjoy other features.
It's FREE - please share with others! 😎

Local 518 Music (and More) Report - 2024 Quarter 3

10/17/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (10.17.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "Downtown" - SHU [] (1996) with
1pm "Part B" - Timbre Coup [] (2009) with
6pm "Dusk and Dawn" - The Sixfifteens [] (2004) with

10/10/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, Andy Gregory's playlist is popping good fun...
Kieran Rhodes - "Song Within a Song (I Don’t Really Wanna Know)"
Lovella - "Reality"
Sabrina Trueheart - "Soft"
Alexandra Higgins-singer songwriter - "Canopy"
Angelina Valente - "Charting a Course"
Honeysuckle - "God(zilla)"

ATTIC CLASSIC: Singer & songwriter PADDY KILRAIN was a fixture in the local music scene. It can probably be said that Paddy wasn't your typical singer-songwriter, writing gentle introspective folk songs, demurely performed. Quite the opposite. Her passionate voice offered thought provoking lyrics combined with a percussive self-taught guitar style that would be better described as anti-folk, even punk. Add to that a quick wit and energetic personality, she became well-known outside local music circles.

Coming from a musical family, the Schenectady native first made her mark at the former Mother Earth’s Cafe in Albany. From there, she performed for ever-increasing audiences. By 1997 she had recorded two CD's worth of songs, that year's 'Sweet Talkin Jive' and 'Between Ego & Fear' in 1995.

Paddy Kilrain Music's third album 'Annointed To The Hilt' took a bit longer to put together, released in 2000. From it is the Attic Classic, the album's fourth track "Heroine."

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to a with The Sugar Hold, including WMHT Public Media AHA! A House for Arts performances, followed with a song by Nicole Maher [aka River Costa] ("Lonely Heart") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

10/10/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (10.10.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "Bopalena" - (1997) with
1pm "Squeeze Me" - Skip Parsons & his Clarinet Marmalade Swing Quartet (1925/2010) with
6pm "Goodbye, Mr. Bond" - Blotto (1982) with

10/03/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, rock along with Andy Gregory's playlist...
RHOSEWAY - "Summer Run"
Yort - "The Wolf"
Forensic Polaroids - "AI Girl"
Blue Ranger - "As Simple Goes"
Stroma - "Drive"
Electric Turtle - "Bench in the Park"
The Plisskens - "Wray Gun Blues"

ATTIC CLASSIC: As you might expect, a record from our Attic Classic band THE ESSENTIALS is rare and hard to come by. Fortunately, "Hey Greasy! Presents...", a music and entertainment alliance based in Troy, have assembled two volumes of 'Upstate Underground,' each with a compilation tape & companion 'zine featuring eleven rare psychedelic and garage rock bands and songs. Volume 2 covered the years 1964 to 1969, from which The Essentials recording comes from.

A small section about the band, from the fluorescent pink and black print 'zine states: "The Essentials from Schaghticoke NY were aged 13 to 17 in 1968 when they cut two singles at Vibra-Sound and released them on their own "Kandy" vanity label. About 500 of each were ever made, and far fewer exist in good condition because they were pressed on cheap styrene instead of vinyl."

FYI, the Vibra-Sound studio was started sometime in 1966 in Schenectady. Bands would make use of the studio in a form of "pay to play" - meaning that they would pay for the use of the studio and staff to record and stamp out a 45 single, most times in the hope of being discovered and signed to a larger record company.

From the 2022 edition of "Hey Greasy! Presents... Upstate Underground Vol. 2" is the Attic Classic "Oklahoma Blues" by The Essentials.

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to a with Deb Cavanaugh Music - artist educator, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She brought her dulcimer and the fascinating story about how she ended up playing the instrument. Followed with songs by Brother Hemlock ("Plenty to Go Around") + Matt Durfee ("What Losing Is Like") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

10/03/2024

It's the of October, which means another season of "Live & Local at The Linda" begins.

WEXT Radio and WAMC Northeast Public Radio team up to present a music showcase for up-and-coming and standout local bands & artists from the Capital Region.

To start is the professor of rock & soul Buggy Jive, with Lennox as special guest opening the show.

We're all about supporting our musicians. That's why WEXT and WAMC are covering all other expenses so that the bands get the full benefit of ticket sales. ALL ticket proceeds go directly to the performers!

Use this link to get your advance tickets today - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-local-at-the-linda-buggy-jive-with-lennox-tickets-989009472957

10/03/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (10.03.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "This Generation Doesn't Judge" - The Extras (1982/2002) with
1pm "Champin'" - The Sifters [] (2004) with
6pm "Wanderin' Man" - Tree Fox [.larry] (1979) with

09/26/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, dig the rootsy singing 'n songs on Andy Gregory's playlist...
Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill band - "I Don't Know What's Real Anymore"
Shane Guerrette - "but You"
Shannon Tehya Music - "Dance With Someone New"
Billy & The Great Western Postal Service - "Virginia"
Turnover Mule - "Rita & Roxanne"
Aldvvin - "Hey Caterina"

ATTIC CLASSIC: Rural upstate native John Kribs has been immersed in music ever since he got his first guitar. By the time he was 13, he had already played his first bar gig! Of course, there was a high school rock band and choir, and a steady Sunday morning gig playing gospel-folk. It wasn't long until John began writing his own songs and playing them out.

After moving out west in the early 70's to tour with a rock band, he returned road toughened and wiser. Inspiration hit to get a VW bus, and with an acoustic guitar hit the Northeast coffeehouse and festival circuit. Upon returning, John formed other bands, produced a record or two and served as a studio player.

In 1984 John created Johnny & The Triumphs with Michael Hadfield (bass) and Frank Carcaterra (drums), a roots rock & rockabilly trio formed as a new outlet for his songs. Their 1987 self-titled release gained international play, especially in France. Here in the states, the band's regional popularity kept them very busy, including opening shows for national touring blues and rock bands. But after a dozen years and three albums, the late 90's was again time for a change.

The Attic Classic is "A Shot in the Dark," a track from that first self-titled Johnny & The Triumphs' album.

At 9:30pm 🕧 Listen to a with acoustic soul rocker Buggy Jive. Along w/s/g Lennox they kick off Live & Local at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio Friday Oct. 4 - Presented by your friends at WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WEXT Radio. Session is followed with a song by Dryer ("Starry Skies") to fill out the hour.

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

09/26/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (09.26.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "Ring Out Wild Bells" - The Sundowners (1968) with
1pm "Stoneytown" - (2002) with
6pm "The Sad Truth About Fun" - (2012) with

09/23/2024

It's no mystery, WEXT Radio supports the local artists, plays the songs you will only hear here, the great special programs, the new music discoveries.
BWTM! It's New Member Monday - all new members will receive a mystery gift from WEXT!. Thanks in advance for the support!

New Member Monday!
Our Fall fundraising campaign is under way - THANK YOU to everyone who has already given.

There's another way you can help - by spreading the word!

If you've been wanting to support the roots and rock station you listen to everyday, this is a great time- for yourself - or to tell a friend:

It's New Member Monday and all new members will receive a mystery gift from WEXT!

Would you LOVE a Mystery Gift? Maybe WEXT logo earbuds... a tote.... T-Shirt....? It's a mystery only you can solve with your support today!

Your gift powers everything you hear on WEXT Radio - the local artists, the songs you only hear here, the new discoveries. There's strength in numbers, so whether you're a new member, or you've been with us since the very beginning... donate today!

Please help support our amazing Local 518 community right now. Thank you!

09/19/2024

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, rock along with Andy Gregory's playlist...
Buggy Jive - "Scheherazade of Schenectady"
Beard and Glasses - "Eternal Interstate"
Jesse O'Neill & Jon Tario - "one thousand computations accurately performed"
Zach Ronda - "Walls"
Timbre Coup - "Firestorm"
Shadow Estate - "Ghost"

ATTIC CLASSIC: When Luis Chaluisan landed in the Albany area in 1990, he already had a wide-ranging media, arts, theater, and dance resume, which included lead singer and producer of the band Little Otis and the Upsetters out of Toledo. Not long after he arrived, a friend suggested he become involved in the local music scene. With no band, but a demo tape from his Little Otis days, and a desire to keep his music and theater interests moving forward, he submitted and found himself on the card for the second, 1991 edition of the Albany New Music Expo.

Quickly putting together a band and a thematic set list, Luis billed the band as "psychotic Latin blues" and named it La Gran Orquesta El Extreme - or, El Extreme for short. That first night's performance landed them a recording deal with Mark Wilken's Blue Lunch Records.

As the group were recording their first album, 'Joke 'Em If They Can't Take A Funk,' Buzz Magazine - one of Albany's local arts & music scene publications - inserted a free flexi-disc of the song "Gina" in an issue featuring Luis and the band.

The Attic Classic "Gina" by Luis Chaluisan and El Extreme (El Extreme Luis Chaluisan) comes directly off a pretty fair copy of that flexi-disc.

At 9:30pm 🕧 Listen to a with singer-songwriter Amanda Case, with songs & discussion about chasing the just-right production with JimiW. Followed with songs by Great Mutations ("Five Days For Nights") + The Rules ("Parkway Divide") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

09/19/2024

Tune in WEXT Radio today (09.19.24) during the 9am, 1pm and 6pm hours for a

9am "Jennifer" - Bert Sommer (1968) with
1pm "A Hard Place" - Begonia (1994) with
6pm "I Mean Love" - Chris Bu**ne (2010) with

09/18/2024

Not much mention that they come from Albany, but still, STATE CHAMPS 🤘

State Champs lead singer Derek DiScanio and bassist Ryan Scott Graham detail new, self-titled album

09/12/2024

Last Thursday was "Be Late for Something Day" so we re-ran a show with Alec Lewis, Blue Ranger, House of Saturn, Sky Furrows, The Sirens, and Bear Grass. Here's last weeks scheduled show, one week later.

Tonight at 9:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, Andy Gregory's playlist will feature...
Art-N-Shawna / Art LaFleur - "So Am I (ft. Shawna Dawn)"
Shannon Roy Music - "Wild and Free"
Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band - "Strange Ways"
Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter - "Insanity Street (2023 remix)"
The William Deuel Band - "Holdin' On"
Eastbound Jesus - "Fly Away"

ATTIC CLASSIC: In 1991, Queensbury resident Bob Smith's band The Distractions released their debut cassette “Days Tied in Knots.” Written and recorded over several months in a basement by Bob with a couple of friends, the tape was the start of many musical adventures. Bob recently reissued the debut, taken directly from the original cassette mix, and has included two instrumental bonus tracks which were recorded during the original sessions. None of the material was remixed or remastered.

The Attic Classic is “Girl from Hollywood” from the reissued 1991 debut cassette.

At 9:30pm 🕧 listen to the with Josh Clevenstine, followed with a song by John Brodeur [aka Bird Streets] ("Be Careful") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.