Saturday, January 24, 2009

Stephen Bennett in studio

Acoustic Sunrise host, Bill Winans just had Local 518 guitarist Stephen Bennett in studio. Stephen even brought and played a harp guitar. How cool!

Listen to the Acoustic Sunrise for selections from the set, and listen to Local 518 for the entire session soon! Local 518 airs Thu night at 9p, and Sun mornings at 11a.

Okemah in studio!

Hey, we just had Okemah in the studio! They rocked us out with some great tracks from their album Johnstown Flyer. Super cool blues rock with some great old southern twang. Check back, we're in the process of scheduling all the great acts who have been in recently.

Can you say "wow!"

Oh! And can you guess where they got their name? If you can, or even want to take a stab, just shoot us some feedback. You could win their album!

Oh, and we are T-minus 6 and counting to the Local 518 Benefit Concert! Come out and rock with the great bands! Click here!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Local 518 Rules!

Thanks to everyone who helped in our three-day campaign that ended Friday (1/16). You helped us exceed our goal! The more we raise the better. It pushes us toward self-sufficiency, and insures a home for great independent music from all over the world, especially from the Local 518!

Now, the countdown is on to the Local 518 Benefit Concert (1/30). It is now 12 days away!!

There are a few remaining sets of tickets left. Make a contribution at www.exit987.org and come out with us!!

January 30th at The Exit Dome! 7p hard start for six great Local 518 artists, including:

Sgt Dunbar & the Hobo Banned
Matthew Loiacono
Ramblin' Jug Stompers
Bryan Thomas
Railbird ft. Sarah Pedinotti
28N

Where is the Exit Dome? There is no such place. We said that once as a joke, and it stuck. The Exit Dome really is the WMHT television studios, located at 4 Global View, Troy NY 12180. Directions will be posted in printable and emailable forms on Exit977.org soon!

See you on January 30th!

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Sea of Trees - new CD!

Coming this March, Sea of Trees produce a prog-rock extravaganza. Their new album, called "Animal Sounds," arrives in the corporeal world. Rock on, Dylan!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Brian Patneaude - new CD!

Brian's got a cool new CD coming out 2/7/09. Listen to Local 518 on 1/29 (9p) or 2/1 (11a) to here some tracks and Brian answer questions about music and this new project.

Looking forward to this one! The album is called "Riverview," and contains mostly songs written by Brian. Great, inspirational music. Check it out! And go to the CD release party at the Masry Center on the College of Saint Rose on 2/7. More info at Brian's site.

Super 400 new album really soon

We read that they're mastering the new album, which was recorded at Ardent studios. Yeah, that Ardent Studios!

Cool! Can't wait, eh? We can't either.

Eric Margan in studio

Eric Margan's debut album is coming out in February. Stay tuned for his in studio appearance. Great stuff!

Local 518 benefit show is 23 days away! Get tickets and info online at www.exit977.org.