Metroland Online - Local Music 2005

Original and traditional music on Celtic harp; specializing in wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours; certified music practitioner for bedside therapy.

Wedding/party, originals

Booking: Donna Adams-Profeta

383-3524

heavenlyharp1@aol.com

heavenlyharp.cjb.net

Aged in the Hills

A Capital Region institution for more than two decades, Aged in the Hills fuses American roots music with their unique blend of country, Cajun, bluegrass, and country swing, blended with a dose of early rock & roll.

Country, covers and originals

Booking: George Schacher

885-7743

cgschach@nycap.rr.com

www.agedinthehills.com

Albumen

We play music of the quick, the dead and the ugly, with songs that oscillate between quiet acoustic laments and abrasive electronic bombast.

Indie rock, originals

Booking: Paul

893-2958

all@albumenband.com

www.albumenband.com

Alex Torres & the Latin Kings

Twelve-piece award-winning Latin band.

Latin, tropical, Afro-Caribbean

Booking: Alex Torres, Nick Lue

843-8153, 221-6425

alex@alextorres.com

www.alextorres.com

Alpacas

Improvised eulogistic real-time topical country-jazz-pop; traditional wind and string instruments combined with abused vintage and force-fed digital streams.

Originals

Booking: Pit Productions

782-7700 ext. 1179

offtheair@hotmail.com

www.geocities.com/alienspacetechnologies

Jocelyn Arem

Singer/songwriter vocalist, specializing in blues, soul, R&B, and folk.

Acoustic, covers and originals.

Booking: Jocelyn Arem

jocelyn@restlessdragonfly.com

www.restlessdragonfly.com

As Yet Untitled

Neo-psychedelic alternative rock.

Rock, originals

Booking: Brendan King

928-8100

A_Y_U@yahoo.com

www.asyetuntitled.net

Aspect Ratio

Crowd-pleasing arrangements of authentic music, strong vocals backed by solid playing.

Originals

Booking: Jim Gross

435-0742

www.james-gross.org/aspect-ratio/AspectRatio.html

Georgie B.

Singer/songwriter with a profound appreciation for every form of music.

Acoustic, covers and originals

Booking: George

798-3690

georgien22@hotmail.com

Ballbreaker

Band started as an AC/DC tribute, then branched into originals and other favorites.

Rock, covers and originals

Booking: Jerry Harkins

(585) 584-3636

jharkins79@hotmail.com

www.ballbreaker.net

Bamboozle

A reggae/punk power trio with double vocals; a roots combo with a guitarist and bassist that swap axes, and a drummer with some electronic-percussion love.

Reggae/ska, covers and originals

Booking: Bret or Keith

459-5783

nb88@hotmail.com

The Banned

Three piece band, covering classic to modern rock.

Rock, covers

Booking: George Spencer

924-3312

george@thebannedonline.com

www.thebannedonline.com

Brothers of Intention

Modern rock with a side order of jazz and a funkin' shake.

Rock, covers and originals

Booking: Chris Morano

265-0793

brothercontact@yahoo.com

www.brothersofintention.com

Brian Bassett

Biographical songwriting ranging from jamming rockers to moving ballads, energetic live show; Metroland’s Best New Artist 2003, Best Singer Songwriter (Arena Rock) 2004.

Rock, originals

Booking: Brian Bassett

339-9148

cantusrecords@hotmail.com

www.brianbassett.net

Vic Bell Combo

Piano, bass, drums, tambourine, with vocals.

Jazz, covers

Booking: V. Belleville

581-7881

Belo Zero

A rock punk alternative trio with a fresh message and sound.

Rock, originals

Booking: Rich Kuperberg

674-8715

belozero@betarecords.com

www.betarecords.com/belozero

Big Frank and the Bargain Bingers

A hillbilly, blues, surf, county and rock experience.

Other, covers and originals

Booking: Frank Novko

330-4659

fnovko4@gmail.com

www.bfbb.xone3.com

Big Johnson Blues Band

Brings high energy and a full sound to blues songs old and new.

Blues, covers and originals

Booking: Greg Drake

899-5127

bluesmaker59@yahoo.com

www.bigjohnsonbluesband.com

BiPolar

Covers of Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, the Doors, many more. Original songs are tight hard-rock with memorable melodies, catchy hooks, heartfelt vocals and plenty of musicianship.

Rock, originals/covers

contact@bipolarmusic.com

www.bipolarmusic.com

Bishop

No-nonsense rock.

Rock, originals

Booking: Vinny Padula

265-7582

vinny@bishopmusic.com

www.bishopmusic.com

Blackcat Elliot

Energy-filled garage-rock band that lives by a D.I.Y. approach.

Garage rock, originals

Booking: Billbored Records / Kostas Gus Hais

588-3916

kostarra@yahoo.com

www.blackcatelliot.com

The Black Fuel

Putting the power back in power trio, with a distinct brand of low-down, all-over-town American rock and roll.

Rock, originals

Booking: Albie

456-0897

blackfuel1@hotmail.com

www.theblackfuel.com

Blackjack Blades

Hard rock like it should be!

Rock, covers and originals

Booking: Chris and Eric

573-5839/399-3229

chris@blackjackblades.com

www.blackjackblades.com

Blackloud

Jimbo Burton on bass and drum machine performing rock sci-fi.

Rock, originals

www.blackloud.com

Blasé DeBris

The finest vaudevillian punk, gothic metal band this side of Romania!

Punk, originals

Booking: Duane Beer

372-1368

bowsiebrannigan@hotmail.com

www.blasedebris.com

Blue Hand Luke

Dynamic six-piece high-energy rock & roll band. Stones, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray.

Classic rock, covers and originals

Booking: Luke McNamee

271-9733

www.bluehandluke.com

Laura Boggs

Solo artist; eclectic mix of pop, rock and folk. Voice has been compared to Natalie Merchant.

Folk, originals

Booking: Laura Boggs

368-8006

elvisbeane@aol.com

lauraboggs.xylite.com

Jim Bonville

All in one man band—singer/songwriter, acoustic guitarist, banjo and harmonica player.

Acoustic, covers and originals

Booking: Jim Bonville

770-1555

jimbonville@yahoo.com

www.jimbonville.2ya.com

Boot the Owl

Electric blues experience featuring Robin Lamb; a female-fronted blues band with a diverse arrangement of material and a strong vocal delivery.

Booking: Steve

878-1466

slamb@boottheowl.com

www.boottheowl.com

B.O.X.

Rock-n-fuckin’ roll!!!

Rock, originals

Booking: bookings@ilikebox.com

www.ilikebox.com

Brian Patneaude Quartet

Eclectic blend of jazz styles. Selected Best Jazz Artist in Metroland’s 2003 and 2004 Best Of issues.

Jazz, originals

Booking: Brian Patneaude

434-6756

brianpatneaude@hotmail.com

www.brianpatneaude.com

Brick by Brick

Troy-core.

Metal, originals

Booking: Mike Valente

687-2391

mike@hudsonduster.com

British Steel

Judas Priest cover band.

Metal, covers

Booking: Mike Smith

475-1372

drum1966@aol.com

www.british-steel.net

Broadcast Live

A blend of hip-hop, spoken word, rock and funk.

HipHop, originals.

Booking: Victorio Reyes

322-6849

victorio@sunstillrising.com

www.broadcastlive.org

Kev Brock

A progressive acoustic singer and songwriter with a vague and haunting talent.

Acoustic, covers and originals

Booking: Kev Brock

692-3320

rockystallone6@excite.com

www.kevbrockmusic.com

John Brodeur

Hey! It’s the guy from that band!

Pop, originals

Booking: John Brodeur

229-9251

bookthesuggestions@yahoo.com

www.johnbrodeur.com

Broken String Band

Longest-running Irish band in the Capital Region (since 1974). Traditional, Irish and Irish folk—dance tunes, ballads, pub songs on uilleann, bagpipes, accordion, banjo, concertina, more.

Folk

Booking: Ray Wall

279-0720

rayloco@aol.com

Brother T

Extremely funny comedy-rock.

Acoustic, originals

Booking: Brother T

505-4091

brothert@mail.com

The Brothers Wheeler

Cut-n-paste DJs offering a performance style radically removed from the traditional style of playing records.

Techno/Electronic, covers and originals

Booking: Todd Wheeler

312-2727

toddw74@hotmail.com

www.thebrotherswheeler.com

Brutal Biscuit

High-energy rock/metal, from Sabbath to Godsmack and all points between.

Rock, covers

Booking: Jack Dowling

895-2413

brutalbisc@aol.com

www.brutalbiscuit.com

Nate Buccieri

Vocalist/piano player; Metroland’s Best Piano Bar 2003

Wedding/party, covers/originals

Booking: Nate Buccieri

432-7026

nateonthekeys@aol.com

www.nateonthekeys.com

Byrds of Prey

A contemporary blend of acoustic rhythm, vocal harmony and driving guitar.

Rock, originals

Booking: Art LaFleur

727-5286

art@byrdsofprey.com

www.byrdsofprey.com

Byrne and Barrett

Acoustic duo playing traditional Irish and Scottish music on guitar, tin
whistle, bagpipes and harmonica, with vocals.

Irish/Celtic, covers

Booking: Glenn Weiser

767-9595

celticguitar1@nycap.rr.com

www.celticguitarmusic.com

C. Jane Run

Infectious power pop with dazzling melodies, co-ed harmonies and jangly guitars.

Power pop, originals

Booking: Mike Lisi

877-4995

jane@cjanerun.net

Mike Campese

An all-around music performer and session artist, extending across a full range of musical styles, infusing rock with blues, jazz and classical.

Rock, originals

Booking: Mike Campese

446-2557

mike@mikecampese.com

www.mikecampese.com

Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers

Louisiana bayou music for Mardi Gras parties, dances, and all types of events that need an interactive band that will get the crowd jumpin’.

Zydeco style, originals and covers

Booking: Greg Speck

797-5138

gspeck@aol.com

www.captainsqueeze.com

Michael Campion

Musician/DJ/producer. Performs as Nouveau Chill every Thursday with saxophonist Brian Patneaude at the Lark Tavern. Working on an upcoming acoustic soul release for early 2004 and busy doing remixes and production for choreographers and other artists.

info@metroforest.com

www.metroforest.com

Cantaluna

A group of two to eight performers offering a mix of songs in both English and Italian.

Folk, covers and originals

Booking: Ferrilyn Sourdiffe

677-3418

dafe@capital.net

www.alcorngallery.com

Charmboy

Dramatically charged sonic blaze.

Rock, originals

Booking: Eric Halder

859-6030

info@charmboy.net

www.charmboy.net

CI Productions, LLC

Albany-based music production company

Originals

Booking: Adam Cichetti

505-9440

adam@ciproductions.com

www.ciproductions.com

C Jane Run

Infectious power pop with dazzling melodies, co-ed harmonies and jangly guitars.

Power pop, originals

Booking: Mike Lisi

877-4995

jane@cjanerun.net

Cliff Street

Original groove based four-piece jam band.

Funk/groove, originals

Booking: Jesse Radosti

(914) 420-5845

cliffstreet@hotmail.com

www.cliffstreet.com

Coal Palace Kings

You can’t describe a good asskicking, you’ve gotta be there.

Garage, covers and originals

Booking: Belgium Box Management

674-3782

kboyd@nycap.rr.com

www.coalpalacekings.com

Complicated Shirt

Having fortuitously made a bunch of PC crybabies squeal like Ned Beatty in Deliverance, Complicated Shirt intends to further pander unsuccessfully to the octogenarian demographic.

complicatedshirt@complicatedshirt.com

www.complicatedshirt.com

The Conspicuous Study-Hall Boners

Avant-garde noncommittal music.

Rock, originals

Booking: Flyer Boy

330-8701

ferdbot@hotmail.com

Coolgroove

Soulful harmonious rock and cool groove originals.

Other, covers and originals

Booking: Stephanie

786-8012

groovestef@aol.com

Corn Bred

Brother T, Hie Gene and Byron B. Ware make up this rock/punk band from Albany.

Punk, covers and originals

Booking: T Hogan

505-4091

brothert4u@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/brothert4u

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

Mini version of Sha Na Na; five-piece band, oldies and doo wop.

Oldies, covers

Booking: Vinnie Brandi

(413) 684-3257

Coup D’etat

Unleashes an assault of musical fury wrapped in a thick layer of psychedelia.

Other, originals

Booking: Ellen Z.

421-3074

ellenzlive@aol.com

Crawdad

It’s all about the rock music.

Rock, originals

Booking: Joe Crawley

272-1606

crawdad4@aol.com

Crazy Head Mazie

A modern-rock mixture.

Rock, pop

Wayne P. Nethercott

273-2812

smokindrums33@yahoo.com

Dafe Brudajo

Offering up a melodic mix of originals, contemporary folk, jazz standards and blues-influence music.

Folk, covers and originals

Booking: Ferrilyn Sourdiffe

677-3418

dafe@capital.net

Dancing Bear

Acoustic guitar/string bass duo playing the folk, blues and bluegrass side
of the Grateful Dead.

Acoustic, covers

Booking: Glenn Weiser

767-9595

celticguitar1@nycap.rr.com

www.celticguitarmusic.com

Dan Wos Project

Wide selection of rock from the ’70s-’00s—metal, hair band, disco and rock. Everything from “Funkytown” to Godsmack. The ultimate rock & roll party.

Rock, originals/covers

Booking: Iron Cat Records

884-0675

www.dwprocks.com

Damian David

Catchy melodies, honest lyrics, all wrapped up in a timeless shell.

Alternative, originals

Booking: Eric Winders

456-1417

bluesnick@yahoo.com

www.damiandavid.com

Deadlift

Melodic rap metal fusion band.

Hardcore, originals

Booking: Joey Parola

466-8351

deadliftmusic@hotmail.com

www.dead-lift.com

The Decadent Royals

Gutter, guts and glam.

Rock, originals

Booking: Moongoddess Management: Angelina Camino

355-8023

oproyal@yahoo.com

www.thedecadentroyals.com

Deja Blue

Rhythm and blues band-six piece; blues, Motown, jazz/swing.

Blues/jazz/swing/big band, covers and originals

Booking: Vinnie Spero

798-0427

leftguitar@aol.com

www.dejablueband.net

Denigration

Metal that will make your jaw drop.

Metal, originals

Booking: Steve Archibald

859-3938

blacklight@denigrationmusic.com

www.denigrationmusic.com

Detriment

Fierce black/death metal sure to please fans of everything from Emperor to Dying Fetus.

Metal, originals

Booking: Jason Keyser

235-8478

spermicide88@earthlink.net

www.detriment.net

Diamond Sky

Duo of piano and vocals providing a memorable dining/dancing experience.

Jazz, covers

Booking: Tom Spakowski

371-6063

tspakos1@nycap.rr.com

Dirt Road Molly

Two fiddles, frailed banjo and guitar playing traditional American Appalachian and old-time acoustic dance music.

Traditional old-time dance music

Booking: Sue Mead

384-3275

fiddlefysh@jnsmead.com

Distant by Design
New York's hard-rock phenomenon.

Hard rock, originals

Booking: David 326-5222/ 365-8254

distantbydesign@excite.com

www.myspace.com/distantbydesign

Diz

One-man jam band: acoustic-rock, blues, folk, bluegrass; Vocals, guitar, hand-percussion and a killer National Steel guitar. Live looping produces a full-band sound from one man.

Acoustic, covers

Booking: Diz

785-3453

diz@dizmusic.com

www.dizmusic.com

Doc Holliday

Rap artist specializing in battle raps.

Rap, originals

Booking: Pat Bologna/Shane LaBounty

527-7127/237-1603

info@sandcreekrecords.com, dochollidayci@yahoo.com

docholliday.cjb.net

Doc Scanlon’s Rhythm Boys

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