New Local 518 Music on 97.7 EXT

So, have you heard? We've been spinning tracks from Ashley Pond's great new CD, "Dala." One aired during the Acoustic Sunrise this morning. It's a fabulous CD.

We're also spinning a new demo that Sarah Pedinotti recorded for us called "Intangible Age." It's not on any album yet. She and her band should be playing it live, if you've been able to catch them.

Listen in for super hot songs from Maggie Mayday. They're not done with the album. We hear it'll be done in early 08, or perhaps it will come out before the end of the year.

Looking for that special host of our Local 518 show. We know. We know. It's been awhile, and we should have someone. Keep in mind that we want it to be smokin'! Perfection does take time. Thanks for your patience.

Jesse Stewart Performance & Interview

Jesse came to the station for a performance and interview that will be airing on Local 518 on 11/2 (7p) and 11/4 (11a).

She was wonderful to come in and provide us with new songs that we've not heard before, and she was our first in-studio guest. Even our mistakes were handled so nicely. Thanks, Jesse!

She'll be performing out November 8, 2007 • 9:00pm • The Lark Tavern With Special Guests Erin Sax Seymour and Mechanical Bull featuring David Malachowski.

Local 518 Artists put on benefit 11/1

Nov. 1 at the Lark Tavern...it's the All-Star Acoustic Jam: To Benefit the American Cancer Society.

So far, there are six Local 518 acts that will be performing at the concert, which will be raising money for the American Cancer Society's Capital District patient support programs. They are as follows:

Ramblin Jug Stompers
Mitch Elrod and MotherJudge
John Brodeur
Bryan Thomas
Idette and the Sunrunners
Simple Theory
Tom McWaters
Rob Jonas

More acts could be named soon.

Admission is going to be a $5 suggested donation. There will also be a raffle held during the show for some prizes including tickets to area sporting events.

Jesse Stewart to perform for Local 518

Local 518 artist Jesse Stewart will be dropping by the Exit 97.7 studios for a performance on 10/10. We were turned on to this amazing singer by one of our listeners who stumbled across her at a local venue.

She doesn't have a CD out yet, but you should check her tunes out. They're wonderful images of real life - full of love, and devotion to her family. You can listen to her on her MySpace page, or visit her website.

Listen to Exit 97.7 as we play her tracks regularly. Plus, she'll be performing at the King's Tavern Saratoga on 10/6, and at the Muddy Cup in Albany on 10/13.

Local 518 host search update

I know what you're thinking. Will we ever find a host for the show? We thought so too, but we have a couple of interesting parties who we think will make for a cool show. Keep on the look out! Meanwhile, we hope you're digging the local music we play all day, everyday. It's even possible you think the local hour is cool w/o a host. Neat! Drop a line from Exit97.7's website when you can.