Author: Simon

Two-plus decades in the music industry as a program director, host, influencer, voice-over artist, and artist manager. Passionate about introducing music fans to talented artists. Avid sports card collector. Pizza lover. Microbrew connoisssoir.
Preserving and Amplifying the Catskill Sound: WKZE and SignalRiot Partner With OBSBOT
10Nov By SimonNo Comments
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Preserving and Amplifying the Catskill Sound: WKZE and SignalRiot Partner With OBSBOT

Hudson Valley radio station 98.1 WKZE is embracing AI-powered camera technology to capture, preserve, and share the region's thriving music scene. 98.1 WKZE-FM is joining forces with OBSBOT to bring AI-powered cameras to SignalRiot, the station's mobile live music broadcast and production platform. Announced November 4, 2026, the initiative incorporates OBSBOT Tail 2, Tail Air, and other cameras to make professional concert filming more affordable and accessible for independent musicians, venues, and broadcasters. Bringing the Catskill Sound Beyond the Hudson Valley Independently owned 98.1 and 105.9 WKZE serves New York's Hudson Valley, northwestern Connecticut, and the Berkshires with an Adult Album Alternative (AAA) format emphasizing music discovery. Developed by bro...
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Grace Potter Brings Her Powerful Voice to the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie
4Nov By SimonNo Comments
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Grace Potter Brings Her Powerful Voice to the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie

Grace Potter is coming to the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The four-time Grammy nominee will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. for a solo performance that promises a memorable night of rock, soul, and blues in the Hudson Valley. Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying performances, Potter brings decades of musical experience and a bold new chapter in her career to one of the region's most beloved theaters. Grace Potter Explores New Territory With Trespasser Grace Potter's latest album, Trespasser, continues the musical journey she began with 2023's Mother Road. However, this time she explores personal freedom, identity, and the courage to challenge boundaries. The album draws inspiration from Potter's travels between California's Topa...
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The Bloody Shame and Mazzstock All Stars Set For Bloody Friday at The Falcon
4Nov By SimonNo Comments
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The Bloody Shame and Mazzstock All Stars Set For Bloody Friday at The Falcon

The Bloody Shame and the Mazzstock All Star Band are bringing a night of grunge, alternative rock, and classic favorites to The Falcon in Marlboro, NY, on Friday, November 27. Dubbed "Bloody Friday," the Thanksgiving weekend celebration takes over the venue's Underground Stage from 9 to 11 p.m. The show promises a high-energy trip through decades of rock music, led by some familiar faces from the Hudson Valley music scene. The Bloody Shame Celebrates the Glory Days of '90s Rock Remember when the internet was dial-up and Seattle ruled rock radio? The Bloody Shame certainly does. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Di Moriarty, the band brings the sounds of the 1990s back to life. Expect plenty of grunge, alternative rock, and heavy guitar-driven favorites inspired by the Seattle scene. ...
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God Street Wine Releases “Rabbit Ears” Ahead of Bearsville Shows
2Nov By SimonNo Comments
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God Street Wine Releases “Rabbit Ears” Ahead of Bearsville Shows

God Street Wine have released “Rabbit Ears,” giving fans fresh music to explore before their Halloween weekend at Bearsville Theater. The single arrived October 14, adding another chapter to the band’s new album project, The Method. Meanwhile, two Woodstock shows will bring their past and present together onstage. The weekend features Ominous Seapods on Saturday, October 31, followed by Chris Barron on Sunday, November 1. For Hudson Valley fans, it’s a chance to spend two nights with God Street Wine and a different supporting act each evening. God Street Wine’s 'Rabbit Ears' Grew From a Shared Experiment “Rabbit Ears” emerged from the collaborative writing process behind The Method. In a February post about the project, guitarist Lo Faber explained that the band began working on n...
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Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way
19Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Ian Flanigan Returns Home For The Holidays, With New Music On The Way

There's something special about seeing a Hudson Valley musician come home after making a name for themselves on the national stage. Saugerties native Ian Flanigan will return to his hometown on Saturday, December 5, for Home for the Holidays, an intimate evening of live music and storytelling at the Orpheum Theatre. The show comes as Flanigan continues releasing new music, including his upcoming single, “Pretty Things,” due out October 23. For local fans who have followed his journey, it's a chance to reconnect with one of the Hudson Valley's most recognizable voices. From Saugerties to The Voice and Beyond Long before millions of viewers discovered Ian Flanigan on NBC's The Voice, he was putting in the miles as an independent musician. Flanigan started touring at just 17 years ol...
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Karina Rykman Sets ‘Late Checkout’ Album Release and Webster Hall Celebration
19Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Karina Rykman Sets ‘Late Checkout’ Album Release and Webster Hall Celebration

Karina Rykman will release her second studio album, Late Checkout, on September 25 through Karina Rykman/High Rotation Records. The 12-track album follows her 2023 debut, Joyride. The latest preview from the album is “Shoegaze Summer,” which follows previously released singles “Easy Rider” and the title track, “Late Checkout.” The new album was recorded with longtime collaborator Gabe Monro at Trey Anastasio’s The Barn in Westford, Vermont, and DFA Studios in New York City. “Shoegaze Summer” was developed with Rykman’s bandmates Adam November and Chris Corsico during a 72-hour writing session in 2024. “It’s catchy and heavy. It’s dreamy and full of left turns,” Rykman said of the track. “Shoegaze Summer” will also receive airplay on the Monday, August 31 edition of JamCast, airing fr...
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Ian Flanigan’s New Song ‘Through The Darkness’ Six Years In The Making
19Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Ian Flanigan’s New Song ‘Through The Darkness’ Six Years In The Making

Ian Flanigan has released 'Through the Darkness,' a new song with a story that dates back six years. Flanigan originally wrote the song for the graduating class of 2020. At the time, students were entering adulthood during a period filled with fear, loss and uncertainty. However, the song was never officially recorded. Six years later, Flanigan returned to it. He says the circumstances may have changed, but the uncertainty behind the song still feels familiar. “I wrote Through The Darkness for the graduating class of 2020, when the world was filled with fear, loss, and uncertainty. I kept thinking about the young people stepping into adulthood without knowing what came next. Six years later, that feeling hasn't disappeared, it just looks different. That's why I finally recorded this ...
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