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The
Music Guide - Bands
Tom
Abbott
A mix of light jazz, easy listening and R&B on guitar.
Wedding/party
Booking: Tom Abbott
237-8360
tabbott1@nycap.rr.com
The Accents
A tight, seasoned six-piece dance-rock party band fueled by
both male and female vocals.
Wedding/party, covers
Booking: Joe Cannavo
370-3481
JACannavo@aol.com
Acoustic Circus
Funky, jam based, acoustic power trio.
Funk/groove, covers and originals
Booking: James G. Looby
791-1297
dlooby@nycap.rr.com
www.drlooby.com
Acoustic Trauma
Alternative progressive rock trio focused on the energetic
use of acoustic
instruments backed by a powerful rhythm section.
Rock,
originals
Booking:
Paul Maceli
465-7260
acoustict@aol.com
www.acoustictrauma.com
Donna Adams-Profeta, Heavenly Harp
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
Smooth lead and harmony vocals on swinging jazz, raging rock,
and motivating Motown.
Swing/big band, covers
Booking: Don Dworkin, DDE Music
782-0577
dsrb@ddemusic.com
www.docscanlon.com
Doomsday Virus
The next-to-last boy scouts of the apocalypse.
Industrial, originals
Booking: n.dru
info@dvmailbag.com
www.doomsdayvirus.com
Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets
Reggae jam band; the kings of surreggae and skadelic provide
a one-of-a-kind power party experience.
Reggae, originals
Booking: Dave Geoghegan
756-9203
www.jahworld.com
Chris Dukes
Wholesome acoustic rock for the whole family; in search of
bandmates.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Chris Dukes
765-9178
chris@dukesmusic.com
www.dukesmusic.com
Dyer Switch Band
Five-piece bluegrass band. Traditional and original music
with a contemporary edge.
Bluegrass
Booking: JoAnn Sifo
986-5193
arobanjo@aol.com
www.dyerswitch.com
Michael Eck
Older than Brodeur, younger than Elrod.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Mr. Eck
432-6634
mandhand@aol.com
www.michaeleck.com
Electric City Horns
An energetic rock band, backed with powerful vocals and a
solid horn section; playing music of the 60’s to today!
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Robert Shutter
861-8255
cityhorns@yahoo.com
Elf Project
Prog/psychedelic with multi-layered vocals.
Prog, originals
Booking: Carl Schultz
765-2520
elfproject1@yahoo.com
Mitch Elrod and CountrySoulHouse
Rock n’ roll improv country jazz rock acoustic electric requisites.
Rock, originals
Booking: Mitch Elrod
426-8101
mitchy@mitchelrod.com
www.mitchelrod.com
Emboda
Melodically hard-driven music that takes the listener on an
emotional rollercoaster that reaches the most vulnerable areas
of the soul, mind, and heart.
Rock, originals
Booking: David Iannetto
527-4829
elli@emboda.com
www.emboda.com
Empariah
Four piece folk, blues, jazz infused alternative rock.
Alternative, originals
Booking: Bobby D’Agostino
221-6485
empariah@hotmial.com
www.myspace.com/empariah
Empty Promises
Alternative-metal band with a driving sense of persevering
through life’s hardships.
Rock, originals
Booking: Tim Mizerak
674-5091
epromises@hotmail.com
www.epromises.cjb.net
End Time
Extreme metal to prepare you for oncoming apocalypse.
Metal, originals
Booking: Jason Massey
283-1637
jmabuckbee@aol.com
The Eric Griffin Orchestra
Specialize in soft music for dinners, parties, weddings and
reunions.
Weddings, covers
Booking: The Dean
382-5814
griffin.brownie@aol.com
Euodia
A passionate rock band with a mission and a message . . .
hope!
Other, originals
Booking: KDS Management
683-1599
kdsmanagement@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/euodiaband
Familiar Territory
This band lays down funky grooves full of heart-felt ballads.
Weddings, covers
Booking: George Spencer Jr.
266-0386
familiarterritory@hotmail.com
Female Songwriters You Wanna Hear
Group of women who perform original acoustic music and play
guitar.
Acoustic/folk, originals
Booking: Nancy Walker
893-0390
nwalker@nancywalker.net
www.nancywalker.net
Five Alpha Beatdown
It’s time to rock!
Garage, originals
Booking: Georg Jorvic-Englarsson
229-9251
georgenglar@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/5abd
Five Star Outlaw
Fist pumping rock with influences from the Rolling Stones,
Led Zeppelin, AC/DC and the Ramones.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Reckage Records
528-2792
fivestaroutlaw@gmail.com
www.fivestaroutlaw.com
Five ’Til Midnight
Dedicated to the sound and quality of live performance and
the arrangement of music.
Rock, originals
Booking: Mark Haskell
608-4826
ftmbooking@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/fivetilmidnight
The Flying Bobbz
Hard, melodic punk.
Punk, originals
Booking: Skip or Sarah
221-6932 or 210-2378
booking@flyingbobbz.com
www.flyingbobbz.com
The Flying Buttresses
Albany’s bastions of gothdom.
Goth rock
Booking: Armenius von Hugenstein
463-2710
www.theflyingbuttresses.com
Four-On-The-Floor
We play hard, swinging and jazzy styles of the blues.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Marty Maloney
221-6965
Fritz’s Polka Band
Jagermeister sponsored, breaking the “polka” stereotype.
Polka, covers and originals
Booking: Fritz Scherz
(315) 363-3509
fpolkaband@aol.com
www.fritzspolkaband.com
Geo and the Komrades
Classic rock and pop in electric and acoustic versions.
Classic rock, covers.
Booking: Geo Doody
459-7562
geokomrades@excite.com
www.geomusicnow.com
George Boone Blues Band
Voted Metroland’s Best Blues Band three times; a mix
of blues, funk, R&B and a bit of jazz.
Blues, originals
Booking: Mark McKay
482-6458
mmckay@nycap.rr.com
home.nycap.rr.com/georgeboone/
Mike Germano
Eclectic, thoughtful and diverse adult- contemporary music
that includes elements of jazz, rock and acoustic.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Mike Germano
booking@mikegermano.com
www.mikegermano.com
Girl Howdy
Honky-tonk from the classic era of country music.
Country, covers
Booking: Betsy Dawn Williams
girlhowdymusic@yahoo.com
www.girlhowdyband.com
Good Earth
Good Earth combines folk, country, and Americana music, creating
a unique musical sound.
Bluegrass/country/folk/Americana, covers and originals
Booking: Rick Anuen
469-3267
annenrick@hotmail.com
Good for the Soul
Big sound, pop, rock, funk, soul. Live music the way it’s
supposed to be covered. Seven great musicians with staying
power. Open your mind and check it out.
R&B/soul, covers
Booking: Alan Saunders
527-3112
www.goodforsoul.com
Grand Habit
Dreamlike swirling electronic synths and rhythms mixed with
organic acoustic sounds.
Indie rock, originals
Booking: contact@grandhabit.com
810-3558
www.grandhabit.com
The Graduals
Rock band based out of Albany and Boston playing lo-fi indie
rock.
Indie rock, originals
Booking: Christine
contact@thegraduals.com
www.thegraduals.com
Greatdayforup
Dose of mammoth hard rock.
Rock, originals
Booking: Mike Vitali
248-3202
management@greatdayforup.com
www.greatdayforup.com
The Groove Syndicate
Seven-piece party band.
Funk/groove, covers
John Rosencrans
452-9411
john6@nycap.rr.com
www.thegroovesyndicateband.com
Mike Grosshandler
Mike Grosshandler is the guitarist-singer for Albany rock
band the Velmas. He also performs and records solo acoustic
material.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Mike Grosshandler
448-6452
harvey@thevelmas.com
www.mikegrosshandler.com
Hair of the Dog
Celtic folk-rock. Internationally recognized.
Irish/Celtic, covers and originals
Booking: Rick Bedrosian
439-8713
rbedrosian@earthlink.net
www.hair-of-the-dog.com
Headbomb
No metal, no “Mustang Sally,” just driving modern guitar-based
rock that everyone knows.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Jeff Bovee
669-6504
headbombrock@hotmail.com
The Hi-Flyers
An amalgam of swing, hot fiddle tunes, Cajun, western swing
and honky tonk.
Acoustic, covers
Booking: Don Dworkin, DDE Music
782-0577
don@ddemusic.com
www.ddemusic.com
Mike Hidinger
Singer/songwriter who also plays lead guitar; both acoustic
and electric music.
Alternative, originals
Booking: Mike Hidinger
374-7541
mikeowl@netzero.net
Hightower
Canadian-style alternative rock.
Rock, originals
Booking: David A. Miclette, Mainline Records
542-5661
dmiclette@mainlinenationrecords.com
www.hightowerband.com
Honeycreeper
Punkadelic funk rock.
Rock, originals
Booking: Planet A Records
843-1046
www.honeycreeper.net
House of Vice
Dangerously catchy hard rock and roll.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Vic Segwick
355-9173
vsegwick@verizon.net
houseofvice.net
Hudson River Delta
A blues experience for our rivers.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Tom Evans
885-7682
info@hudsonriverdelta.com
www.hudsonriverdelta.com
Huge Johnson & the Immorals
Four-piece rock & roll with a kick-ass sound.
Rock, covers
Booking: Paul Campbell
663-5599
hjimmorals@hotmail.com
www.hugejohnsonandtheimmorals.com
Idette and the Sunrunners
Female-fronted blues/rock/ballad/folk band performing “stick-in-your-head”
originals.
Blues-rock, originals
Booking: Idette
399-6370
lynnekuberidette@msn.com
www.capital.net/~jrms/SRHOME.htm
IMI
Soul, funk and reggae at its jammin’ best. Always positive
and very engaging.
Reggae/soul, covers
484-0500
Inky Salad
Very accomplished musicians and vocalist performing Rush,
Zeppelin, and more!
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Diane
356-2377
inky@nycap.rr.com
JB aka Dirty Moses
Aggressive, progressive hiphop artist for the club, street,
and conscious mind.
Hiphop, originals
Booking: Jack D. Gold
273-3851/542-1537
jstbcz@hotmail.com
Jackinany
American music the way it was intended: with grit, intensity
and honesty.
American
Booking: Jeff Burger
271-1941
jburger@hotmail.com
Jack’s Wasted Life
Influences include Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Days
of the New.
Alternative, covers and originals
Booking: Anthony Pettograsso
221-5717
anthony@jackswastedlifeband.com
www.jackswastedlifeband.com
JellyRoll
Two man acoustical jam.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Brian Flaherty
506-8010
jellyroll@acousticjellyroll.com
www.acousticjellyroll.com
Jeremy James
A singer-songwriter originally from Arkansas, his lyrics are
equal parts country and city.
Acoustic, originals.
Booking: Jeremy James
488-7810
jeremy@jeremyjamesmusic.com
www.jeremyjamesmusic.com
Jerkwater Ruckus
High-powered rock experience that redefines improvisational
music.
Rock, originals
Booking: Adam Bowers
365-3835
booking@jerkwaterruckus.com
Jermaine
Wells & The Ill Funk Ensemble
The Capital Regions live hiphop funk band.
R&B/Soul,
covers and originals
Booking:
BJ Fitzgerald
573-0155
booking@illfunk.com
www.illfunk.com
Joe Nacco Band
Four-piece alternative-rock band “successfully mixing early
British Invasion with alternative edge into a unique flavor
which represents all that is good about rock & roll,”
Impose Magazine.
Alternative,
originals/covers
Booking: Rob Vanosky
441-6937
rvsoundconnections@yahoo.com
www.joenacco.com
The Joey Thomas Big Band
High-energy 19-piece swing big band. Mostly covers but also
have original arrangements and songs. Cover all styles of
music in a big band format. Specialty shows.
Swing/big band/jazz
Booking: Joey Thomas
843-5732
jtbb@nycap.rr.com
www.joeythomasbigband.com
The John Morse Band
A booze-soaked powerhouse band who have played with everyone
from B.O.C. to Zebra.
Classic rock
Booking: John Morse
237-4799
johnmorseband.iuma.com
Sinatra and Friends by Davey Jones
Live music of your old-time favorites such as Frank Sinatra
and Neil Diamond.
Swing, covers
Booking: Dave Jones
372-8580
blackshadows012@yahoo.com
Judd Staley and Bill Alston Guitar Duo
Bringing their acoustic skills to bear on the great American
songbook.
Jazz, covers and originals
Booking: Judd Staley
505-3504
juddy3juddy@netscape.net
Tommy
Kaye
Computer
enhanced single act, sounding like a full multi-player band
all the
way down to an acoustic single.
Classic
Rock, covers
Booking:
Tom Keller
383-1096
kelberts@nycap.rr.com
www.kelberts.com/tommykaye.html
K.C.
Six-member rap group.
Rap, originals
Booking: Kytrena Vedder
377-2737
innocentsince626@hotmail.com
Russ Kennedy
Singer, guitarist, entertainer; contemporary rock and pop,
classic oldies, country.
Acoustic, covers
Booking: Russ Kennedy
373-3400
rkennedy28@hotmail.com
Kicking Sicily
Funk ska for the feet.
Ska, originals
Booking: Logan
758-1838
Kickingsicily@msn.com
www.kickingsicily.com
Paddy Kilrain
Thought provoking lyrics with percussive melodies in a style,
best described as muscular folk.
Folk, originals
Booking: Dan Godspeed
253-2758
dan@rkstar.com
www.bumrock.com/paddy
Kingscastle
Hard rock with experimental two-guitar technique and pop sensibilities.
Rock, originals
Booking: Bill Hart
225-7144
billybooya@hotmail.com
www.kingscastle.us
The KIX Band
A party band, great vocals, harmonies, energy and enthusiasm.
Classic rock, covers.
Booking: Gary Siegel
459-1564
theKIXband@aol.com
www.theKIXband.com
Las Manos
Latin/jazz trio.
Jazz, covers and originals
Booking: John Shipley
381-6979
jaljshipley@earthlink.net
www.albanyjazz.com
Last Call
A hardcore, heavy metal, rock n’ roll explosion . . . the
last of the Troy Hardcore Revolutionary Bands!
Hardcore, originals
Booking: Ralph Renna
528-1967
lastcall518@yahoo.com
www.lastcallny.com
Lecherous Mongoloid
A surrealist sound collage of acoustic instruments, white
noise and found sounds.
Experimental, originals
Booking: Tony D’Amico
lecherous_mongloid@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/lecherousmongoloid
Lo Faber
Wine and rock opera composer.
Rock, originals
Booking: Lisa Snyder
692-9399
lo@lofaber.com
www.lofaber.com
Lois and the Kryptonites
Performing in the Capital Region and upstate New York for
15 years, with multiple lead vocalists and a charismatic stage
performance. Playing dance-the-night-away music from the ’60s
to now.
Wedding/party, covers
Booking: Steve
852-3178
steve@loisandthekryptonites.com
www.loisandthekryptonites.com
The Lustre Kings
A band for weddings, parties, and clubs.
Rockabilly, covers and originals
Booking: Mark Gamsjager
966-5572
mgams@att.net
Mad Agent
White dudes that snipe crews.
Hiphop, originals
Booking: Michael Meyer
mm3606@Albany.edu
www.myspace.com/themadagent
Kelly Maguire
An entertainer and cowgirl poet, Maguire’s songs are perfectly
suited for consumption around some glittery-neon 21st century
campfire.
Acoustic, covers and originals.
Booking: Kelly Maguire
279-1164
kelcar@earthlink.net
www.sonicbids.com/kellymaguire
Manikin Ed
Three-piece rock band with catchy originals.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Michael Dobereiner
588-5861
mdoberei@nycap.rr.com
www.manikined.com
Chandler Marks
Female vocalist; contemporary, versatile style, with an overtone
of neo-classical presence.
Progressive pop, originals
Booking: Michelle
477-8067
chandlermarks@yahoo.com
www.chandlermarks.com
Joe Matarazzo
Live vocals and guitar with self-produced full band backing
tracks.
Covers and originals
Booking: Joe Matarazzo
356-2291
guitar47@nycap.rr.com
Maurizio
Folkafied, refried, renegade folk.
Folk, originals
Booking: Maurizio
369-2150
Maurizio@thezo.com
www.thezo.com
The Maynard Brothers Band
Blues-afflicted, roadhouse-rock group.
Blues, originals
Booking: Ken Maynard
ken@maynardbrothersband.com
www.maynardbrothersband.com
Dennis McCafferty
Solo vibraphone, dinner music, standards.
Jazz, covers
Booking: Dennis McCafferty
372-3529
www.dennismccafferty.com
Men Without Heads
High-energy rock n’ roll dance band-music from the ’50s through
today.
Classic rock/dance, covers
Booking: Steve Phelps
356-4254
www.menwithoutheads.com
Mike McMann
Jam band and blazing bluegrass music, fine guitar picking.
Bluegrass, covers
Booking: Mike McMann
273-4578
www.mikemcmann.com
Melodrome
U2 and the Rolling Stones hang out at Beck’s house.
Pop
Booking: Lance La Breche
(866) 663-3550
lance@ifentertainment.com
www.melodrome.com
Mistaken Identity
Rock evolved.
Rock, covers
Booking: Daniel Sukup
253-1718
sukupstein01@yahoo.com
www.mistakenidentityrocks.com
The Mitch Kessler Jazz Quartet
A style characterized by highly interactive improvisation.
Jazz, originals
Booking: Mitch Kellser
235-6312
msklaw@capital.net
Mojo Lightning
Blues based band playing creative originals and great classics.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Fred Shapiro
265-1836
office@mojolightning.com
www.mojolightning.com
Mojo Magic
Classic rock with a twist.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Tom
399-3162
Monkey Gone Mad
Upstates hidden secret of ska/funk/punk/hiphop about to be
revealed.
Reggae/ska, originals
Booking: Dan Goodspeed
253-2758
dan@rkstar.com
www.monkeygonemad.com
Dana Robert Monteith
Truck stop love ballads.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Dana Robert Monteith
797-5233
monty@mhonline.net
www.danamonteith.com
Mooncat
Roots-driven acoustic that’s socially and spiritually mindful.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Tom Mercoglan
281-9225
tomvoice@iglide.net
www.mooncatmusic.com
The Morlocks
Classic, timeless rock &roll (Beatles, Stones, Hendrix,
Dylan).
Classic rock, covers and originals
Booking: Mitch or Gerri
357-4022 or 279-4283
auramac@aol.com
Steve Moss
Vintage-style pop-rock.
Power pop, originals
Booking: Steve Moss
928-7216
steve@glorifieddemos.com
www.glorifieddemos.com
Mother Necessity
High-energy, straightforward, soul-searching original rock
& roll.
Rock, originals
463-4692
mothernecessity5@hotmail.com
www.mothernecessityband.com
Mudfunk
Anti-folk, soul/funk duo.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Marco Haber
(973) 441-8791
info@mudfunk.com
www.mudfunk.com
New York Jazz Trio, featuring Earl Belcher
Featuring Earl Belcher (saxophones) and Sarah Lewis Belcher
(acoustic bass).
Jazz
Booking; Earl V. Belcher, Jr.
426-8318
earlslb@aol.com
Nisky Dixie Cats
An eight-piece band covering old time jazz in Dixieland style,
for your listening or dancing enjoyment.
Booking: Randy
374-2621 DixieCats@aol.com
www.niskydixiecats.com
Nite Train
Exciting soulful mix of upbeat jump-blues with a kick.
Blues
Booking: Ken Briggs
872-2890
briggsy@nycap.rr.com
www.nitetrainband.com
Nitro Jive
Swing from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to big band.
Swing/big band, covers.
Booking: Bill Deuel
785-8699
bdjiver@juno.com
www.nitrojive.com
Nobody’s Fools
Acoustic duo covers ’60s to modern rock.
Acoustic, covers
Booking: Rick Gamache
233-0742
www.nobodysfools.com
North Allen
Modern acoustic-rock band with influences representing several
genres of music including jazz, rock and funk; thrives on
acoustic guitars and percussion.
Rock, originals
Booking: Shawn Fahy, Boring Alice Management Co.
347-0520
booking@northallen.com
www.northallen.com
October Circle
Rock, rhythm, jams.
Rock, originals
Booking: David Jenkins
452-9419
octobercircle@hotmail.com
www.octobercircle.com
One False Move
Hardcore.
Metal, originals
Booking: Kenny Bull
235-8113
nharmon5@nycap.rr.com
Out of Control Rhythm and Blues Band
The original heart-pounding, body shakin’, hand-clappin’,
feet-tappin’ Capital District R&B horn band.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Ken Drumm
797-3939
oocmgr@aol.com
www.pacificsol.com/www.outofcontrol.org
The Outta Hand Band
Four-piece high-energy rock & roll cover band that jams
out the tunes that will tickle everyone’s special spot.
Rock, covers
Booking: Joe Montepare Jr.
785-0601
joeofouttahand@yahoo.com
www.sandcreekrecords.com
Overture
Classic Southern rock group. Five-piece with dynamic light
show.
Classic rock
Booking: Sharon Miller
674-3940
smiller12@nycap.rr.com
www.overtureband.com
Pajamazon
Four-piece banging out an energetic style of radio-ready power
pop; currently auditioning drummers and bass players.
Rower pop, originals
Booking: Bobby Weiss
(845) 417-5552
bobby@pamajazon.com
www.pajamazon.com
Panache
A mixture of blues, jazz, and rock piano inspired and female-fronted.
Alternative, covers and originals
Booking: 339-3270
panacheband@yahoo.com
www.panacheband.net
Panther Creek
American roots music—a style that combines the influences
of blues, country, Irish, jazz, rock & roll and zydeco.
Bluegrass, covers
Booking: Nicole Egan
797-9709
egan1@midtel.net
Phillips Head
Over a decade of great head!
Rock, originals
Booking: Jason Irwin
745-1683
info@phillips-head.com
www.phillips-head.com
Phil Petroff and Natural Fact
Hard rockin’ blues and soul.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Steve Wargo
792-0606
mambobassking@aol.com
www.cnyblues.com
Plan 9
A blend of high-energy, punked-up rock hits.
Rock, covers
Booking: Scott Flaherty
928-7954
plan9rockin@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/plan9rockin
Plastic Jesus
Chuck Berry fighting back to back with the Ramones in a crowded
bar, throwing fists and swinging.
Punk, originals
Booking: Josh Welf
275-7815
www.plastic-jesus.com
Playin’ With Fire
A band of volunteer firefighters and EMS.
Classic Rock, covers
Booking: Dan Sutherland/ Jim Regan
469-7393
psychman@nycap.rr.com
www.playinwithfire.com
Public Access
An unusual confection of ska, punk, hardcore and a high-energy
live show.
Ska, originals
Booking: Jason Bonafide
256-5755
public_access_ny@msn.com
Queen of Spades
Consisting of former members of China White and Treaty, the
new millennium’s Deep Purple.
Rock, covers
Booking: Henry McFerron III
463-1620
RB and the Truants
Recreate the songs you love from yesterday or today.
Rock, covers
Booking: Russ Moore
383-0504
russbmoore@yahoo.com
Red Haired Strangers
Back porch music.
Acoustic
Booking: Ken Lodge
797-9812
kenlodge@hotmail.com
www.stinkpants.com/rhs
Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers
The best of traditional New Orleans Dixieland jazz.
Jazz, covers
Booking: Don Dworkin, DDE Music
782-0577
don@ddemusic.com
www.ddemusic.com
reaLation
What is wrong with you? Have you ever wondered? Let the area’s
premier psychoanalytical rock band enlighten you a bit.
Prog, covers and originals
Booking: Mike Esposito
(888) 250-4811 ext. 703
bookings@realation.com
www.realation.com
Resurrection
Mary
An acoustic driven hard rock sound, with amazing vocal harmonies,
brilliant
lyrics and dark undertones. Misery never sounded so sweet.
Rock,
originals
Booking:
Vince Corrodore
701-3342
resurrectionmary2005@yahoo.com
www.resurrectionmary.co.nr
Road Trip
Capital District club veterans performing a wide variety of
rock n’ roll from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Rolling
Stones and Beatles to Train and 3 Doors Down. Solid vocals
and tight sound.
Rock, covers
Booking: Carl Todora
884-2710
ctodora@nycap.rr.com
www.roadtripband.net
Robanic
Charming calypso to riveting reggae and ska.
Reggae/ska, covers and originals
Booking: Aston Ellis (Robot)
581-0392
robotny@nycap.rr.com
robanicreggaeband.com
Robot Sanctuary
Live laptop beats with guitar and synth. Sounds like DJ Shadow
spinning Mogwai and the Grateful Dead.
Funktronic rock, originals
Booking: Noah P. Tefft
766-4244
treewillkill@yahoo.com
Rock-It
Party party party.
Blues/rock, covers.
Booking: The Dean
382-5814
griffinbrownie@aol.com
The Rogues
Delightful mix of music for all generations.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Russ Moskal
399-4591
therogues.freeservers.com
Rose Moon
Eclectic blend of blues, rock, folk, Beatles and originals
with a jazzy tingle.
Covers and originals
Booking: Linda or Kathy
462-0713
rosemoon90@hotmail.com
Sean Rowe
Anti-folk acoustic soul/funk.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Sean Rowe
542-3261
sean@seanrowe.net
www.seanrowe.net
The Ruddys
Acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica, covering everything from
Beatles to Sheryl Crow, blues and rockabilly.
Acoustic, covers
Booking: Scott Ruddy
783-0283
cutamin@aol.com
Rumdummies
Swampy blues roots combined with melodic rock & roll.
Rock, covers
Booking: Todd Nelson
861-7434
todd@rumdummies.com, toddnelson@att.net
Sally Mac
Four-piece harmony-driven acoustic rock.
Acoustic, covers
Booking: Bernie Schallehn
330-5078
hypnosk8r@aol.com
www.sallymacband.com
Sauce
Bluesy rock band out of Greenwich.
Blues, covers and originals
Booking: Adam Brockway, Dylan Robinson
232-0022, 588-7866
barred4life23@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/dna4life
Scarlet Dream
Modern, but with an ’80s flavor.
Alternative, originals
Booking: Annie Boyer
461-3316
johnsonwbrad@aol.com
Dave Schachne aka Daddy Dave Hackett
Composer-instrumentalist; former Metroland Best Local
Guitarist.
Various, originals
Booking: Dave Schachne
436-9414
The Schmooze
Playing all the songs that made a lot of people really famous!
Rock, covers
Booking: David Brennan
505-6237/427-7304
dave@theschmooze.com
www.theschmooze.com
Scientific Maps
Nerd-pop.
Indie rock, originals
Booking: Aaron Smith
getoffthemoon@yahoo.com
Scotty Mac and the Gold Tops
Roots-rock at its finest.
Rockabilly, originals
Booking: Scotty Mac
458-1263
scttymc@yahoo.com
Second Hand Smoke
Kegger-in-the-woods classic rock and metal.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Bill Ketzer
229-3443
shsbooking@yahoo.com
www.2hsmoke.com
Second Nature Band
Party Band!
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Dan Watson
209-5964
dwatson241@aol.com
www.second-natureband.com
Second Wind
Six-piece group, covering all types of pop music from oldies
to classic rock.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Ronald Alvaro
877-0349, 371-3073
Sensemaya
Latin-jazz fusion band dedicated to performing jazz interpretations
of popular music from Cuba, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Jamaica
and Brazil.
Latin, originals
Booking: David Gleason
273-6577
www.sensemaya.net
Sense Offenders
Real-deal rock & roll.
Rock, originals
Booking: Tom McWatters
322-5564
Shaker Creek
Vintage violin, guitar and Celtic percussion performing top
hits of the Revolution through Civil War.
Celtic, originals
Booking: Steve Iachettta
785-0453
steve@shakercreek.com
www.shakercreek.com
Dan Sherwin
An original, innovative interpreter of modern pop and rock.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Dan Sherwin
505-1724
danielsherwin@hotmail.com
www.dansherwin.com
Side Effects
Four-piece band featuring acoustic rhythm, electric guitars
and conga percussion.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Mike Ardman
283-4905
sideeffectsalbany@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/sideeffectsalbany
The Sidewinders
Where country and rock meet the road.
Rockabilly, covers and originals
Booking: George Lipscomb
331-7261
rmorse2@nycap.rr.com
The Sifters
Four-piece band playing sometimes countryish, sometimes punkish
original rock. Can be described as “alt-country garage fuzz.”
Rock, originals
Booking: Andy Sink
506-8918
thesifters@hotmail.com
Sirsy
Female-fronted sultry, soulful pop that rocks.
Rock, originals
Booking: Melanie
785-9394
mail@sirsy.com
www.sirsy.com
The Sixfifteens
Noisy indie-rock pulling influences from the likes of Mission
of Burma, Pavement, Sonic Youth, and the Jam.
Rock, originals
Booking: Desk Jet Booking
deskjetbooking@yahoo.com
www.thesixfifteens.com
Rob Skane
Garage, folk, rock & roll for the hole in your soul.
Acoustic,
covers and originals
Booking: Rob Skane
810-6378
robskane@yahoo.com
www.robskane.net
Slick Fitty
Twangy, hot-rodded, greasy, ’50s inspired American rock &
roll.
Rockabilly, originals
Booking: Scotty Mac, Bryce Johnson
458-1263, 438-9983
slickfitty1954@yahoo.com
Sly Fox and the Hustles
Heavy voodoo blues over funk based rock & roll.
Funk/groove
Booking: Fox Entertainment
273-0223
Small Axe
Garage rock.
Garage, originals
Booking: D.J. Miller
792-1159
www.smallaxerock.com
Carl Smith
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Carl Smith
436-0215
preyingfield@hotmail.com
Society High
High energy punk rock with a hardcore edge, a slice of ska
and old school roots.
Punk, originals
Booking: Pauly
societyhigh1@yahoo.com
www.societyhigh.com
Sonic Basement
A four-piece female fronted band, playing classic to contemporary
rock.
Rock, covers.
Booking: Jim Marsicano
581-0934
contact@sonicbasement.com
www.sonicbasement.com
Sonic Mayhem
R&B that rocks!
Blues, covers
Booking: Valerie Medeiros
210-5534
Valerie@sonicmayhem.net
www.sonicmayhem.net
Sonny and Perley
Two- to five-piece group featuring jazz, Brazilian, international,
and American songbook standards.
Jazz, covers
Booking: Sonny Daye
238-1331
sonnyperley@yahoo.com
www.sonnyandperley.com
Souled Out
Classic rock/rhythm and blues trio with the sound of an eight
piece band.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Glen Peteson
346-6023
gpeters6@nycap.rr.com
Soul Session featuring Garland Nelson
A high-energy multi-genre soul quintet founded on spiritual
power.
R&B/soul, covers
Booking: Garland Nelson
583-8102
mail@soulsession.com
www.soulsession.com
Southpaw
Hard-hitting, savvy acoustic duo.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Brett Sears
396-0376
searshere@nycap.rr.com
www.myspace.com/southpawmusic
Spitfire Pilot
Three-piece high-energy rock.
Rock, originals
Booking: MT Management
437-1130
rumplemarx@msn.com
Stand Up Citizen
Punk rock, originals
Booking: Mark Pettegrasso
364-8696
booking@standupcitizen.com
www.standupcitizen.com
The Staynz
Sixties garage-rock/surf trio.
Garage, covers
Booking: Buck Malen
432-6910
thestaynz@yahoo.com
Street Sweeper
Watching over Troy’s streets from its gargoyles and parapets,
they are the city’s last best hope against evil.
Hardcore, covers and originals
Booking: Stupid Whiteboy Ent.
Obey518@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/streetsweeper
Studmonkey
Straight-up jazz, radio pop and classic tunes, jam band selections
and everything in between.
Wedding/party, covers
Booking: booking@studmokeys.com
www.studmonkeys.com
The Suggestions
“Power
pop at its finest.” – Performing Songwriter
Power pop, originals
Booking: John Brodeur
229-9251
bookthesuggestions@yahoo.com
www.johnbrodeur.com
Surface
Indie Rock Trio.
Alternative, originals
Booking: Mike
434-9887
viacom1934@aol.com
www.myspace.com/surfaceband
The Switch Band
Specializing in classic rock hits with Parrothead madness.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Jim Halloran
753-6919
bookings@theswitchband.com
www.theswitchband.com
Teaser
Experience the most popular songs of the 1970s and ’80s with
the only true classic rock & roll band in the Northeast.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Michael Leonard
581-0150
teaser1@nycap.rr.com
Ten Year Vamp
Female-fronted high-energy original rock.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Mark Rose
369-8510
booking@tenyearvamp.com
www.tenyearvamp.com
Thee Ummmm . . .
Sixties garage band
Garage, covers
Booking: Brian Ginamann
432-7736
briann007@aol.com
Thick
Four-piece rock & roll cover/party band.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Allison Munsell
378-4931
highstrungpro@yahoo.com
www.thick.ws
Mike Thomas
New old school organic soul; textured, multi-layered, introspective.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Elizabeth Searl
331-0920
info@mikesong.com
www.mikesong.com
Three Black Hats
Punk influenced alt/goth.
Punk, covers and originals
Booking: Thomas Howard
283-3560
tom@threeblackhats.com
www.threeblackhats.com
Threads
Two-piece acoustic unit; laid back style, but with a rockin’
edge.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Eric Winders
456-1417
bluesnick@yahoo.com
Three of a Kind
Tom, Tony, George. Since 1993. It’s getting better all the
time.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: George Sykala
374-0281
gpsy374@juno.com
The Tipping Point
Female-fronted trio blending a euphonic mix of percussion,
acoustic/electric guitars and scorching vocals.
Acoustic, covers and originals
Booking: Darlene Maloney
506-5440
djm1313us@yahoo.com
To Hell and Back
Loud and dirty high-energy rock.
Rock, originals
Booking: Jim MacNaughton
tohellandbak@capital.net
www.2hellandback.com
Tobiaz
Singer-songwriter who plays piano and keyboard.
Alternative, covers and originals
Booking: Tobiaz
321-5289
lyricaltobias@go.com
www.myspace.com/musicoftobiaz
Mark Tolstrup
Driving delta blues and ragtime; bottleneck national steel
guitar, vocals and fingerpicking guitar in the style of Son
House, Robert Johnson and Blind Blake.
Acoustic blues
Booking: Mark Tolstrup
583-9315
taichi@capital.net
Top Shelf
Covers a wide range of music styles for weddings and parties.
Wedding/party, covers
Booking: Robyn Hosley
766-4447
topshelfband@hotmail.com
www.topshelfband.com
The Traveler Band
Hard working established local band-Traveler plays a variety
of Southern, classic 70’s, and today’s rock music.
Rock, covers
Booking: Brian Penman
237-3497
traveler_band@yahoo.com
www.travelerband.com
Triple Threat
Rap/metal/funk/hardcore hybrid band since 1987.
Alternative, covers and originals
Booking: Joel Canonico
869-3946
jcanonic@nycap.rr.com
www.realtriplethreat.com
2 Broads With Alotta Sound
A duo of unequaled variety, dimension and spirit.
Wedding/party, covers, some originals
Booking: Diane Geddes and Quency Rene
489-7652
alottasound@hotmail.com
www.2broadsmusic.com
2096
Cops that rock.
Rock, covers
Booking: Kevin Green
378-6536
2096@nycap.rr.com
Ben Tyler
Indie-rock with heavy piano melodies; Ben Folds meets Howie
Day.
Indie rock, originals
Booking: LA Management
(908) 475-3487 or (908) 763-1409
ba6811@albany.edu
Uncle Sam Chorus
Patriotic a cappella men’s chorus, available for parades,
concerts and special events.
Choral, covers
Booking: Neil Kennedy
885-4517
neilsingslead@aol.com
The Velmas
High-energy rock band.
Rock, originals
Booking: Mike Grosshandler
448-6452
thevelmas@thevelmas.com
www.thevelmas.com
Vintage Nights
Playing classic favorites from the last few decades that will
keep the party rockin’ and rollin’.
Classic rock, covers
Booking: Stu Feuerstein
727-6206
ncmskl@yahoo.com
The Wasted
Trailer-park prog rock.
Indie rock
Booking: Steve Gaylord
482-6429
www.upstatewasted.com
We
Original folk/rock acoustic duo.
Acoustic
Booking: Richard Styermont
449-3000/ 622-8186
info@werolkrock.com
www.wefolkrock.com
Valerie Webb & Venomentality
Teen pop powerhouse.
Power pop, originals.
Booking: Chris Fisher
management@valeriewebb.com
www.valeriewebb.com
Glenn
Weiser
Solo classical/fingerstyle guitarist playing classical, Celtic,
folk and
blues for weddings and other occasions.
Acoustic,
covers
Booking:
Glenn Weiser
767-9595
celticguitar1@nycap.rr.com
www.celticguitarmusic.com
Wetwerks
Supersonic guitar laden beat slamming bass pounding window
rattling speaker trashing hard rock music.
Hard rock, originals
Booking: Stu Pidasso, Hydrostatic
369-5514
management@wetwerks.com
www.wetwerks.com
Wide Awake
Serving up a tasty mix of folk/groove since 1997.
Acoustic, originals
wideawakeband@lycos.com
www.wideawakeband.com
Willie the Moak
Light folk-pop acoustic tunes with occasional story-telling
tunes.
Acoustic, originals
Booking: Willie or Won’t He
766-4588
williethemoak@aol.com
Ricky Winn
Specializing in Southern/country rock, plays lead and pedal
steel guitars with vocals.
Classic rock, covers and originals
Booking: Rick Winn
432-8380
WizeGuyz
Group of three with style relating to Mobb Deep/G-Unit. All
original music.
Hiphop, originals
Booking: John Raspante
366-2444/877-8325
johnnygreen357@aol.com
www.soundclick.com/wizeguyz
Wolfgang
Three-piece party/rock band.
Rock, covers and originals
Booking: Alan Payette
346-0141
apayette@nycap.rr.com
Wylder
The rock & roll party band. Featuring vocalist Kimberly
Wilder.
Rock, covers
Booking: Mike Frank
Mikecf2@hotmail.com
www.wylderrocks.com
Maria Zemantauski
Flamenco and classical guitarist.
Other, covers and originals
Booking: Maria Zemantauski
221-7226
maria@mariazemantauski.com
www.mariazemantauski.com
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