Writer & Musician
Sometimes, there's just a band that has something special. Boston Manor is one of those bands. Between videos of their electric performances and the technical quality of their music, I knew I would regret it if I missed their show at Amityville Music Hall this past Monday. I was right: the show was one of …
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Local shows are always a blast, and Long Island ones are no exception! My first show back since Vermont didn't disappoint. Organized by progressive punk group, The Muckrakers, the event served as a "pre-party" and fundraiser for Muñoz-Stock 2019, an annual festival of music, art, and video games hosted at Station Sports Family Fun Center …
It should be common knowledge, but for those of you who are unaware: The music industry is a place where people work in order to make money. Yes, it is also a place where dreams come true, where people make connections that last a lifetime over lyrics that speak to them, where fans can live …
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There's nothing like the feeling of spontaneously deciding to go to a show hours before it's set to start! When I saw that Young the Giant and Sure Sure were coming to a venue that was so close by, I had to at least try to get tickets. Luckily for Derek and I, we got …
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[Strange Machines at Higher Ground 1/25/19 by Alexa O'Kane] This past Friday (1/25/19), I had the wonderful opportunity to see Strange Machines, Adventure Dog, and Wiley Griffin at Higher Ground for my birthday! I really enjoyed the show, so I'd like to give a quick shout-out/review to the bands because they definitely deserve it! The …
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