Spend the holidays with WEXT in 2024. Here's our holiday special schedule.
Live Music
NPR Music
Local 518
Interviews & Sessions
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Al Kash, the drummer for Playin' With Fire Band has been drumming since he was 16. He knew the minute he sat behind a kit: this would be for him. From Blackfeather to Fear of Strangers to Playin' With Fire Band and so many other artists and bands, Al has been the drummer.
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Instrumental surf rockers from the Local 518, The Jagaloons have a new album coming! See the release show at the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy on Saturday, November 9th.
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Maya de Vitry released her fourth album, "The Only Moment" this summer. She stopped by on her way to Caffe Lena to play a few songs in the studio with her friend Joel Timmons (check out his music, too!).
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The Cooper's Cave Composers’ Consortium returns to the Strand Theatre at 210 Main St. in Hudson Falls on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. for its third annual concert of original music, written and performed by Capital Region composers.
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Francis Davey and Ellie Amelie make sixties infused modern folk songs. We went to where folk music has ruled since the 1960's, Caffe Lena, for this special session.
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Zorbas Trio, Calista, Demetra and John, are big fans of Halloween. We had a blast with a few songs that might work well for the special day.
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We had a few moments to spend with Professor Louie and Miss Marie. They played a couple songs, and we talked about all things. See Professor Louie & the Crowmatix.
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The largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts in the Northeast will be at the Albany Capital Center November 2nd & 3rd.
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Bowtie celebrates his 60th anniversary of performing.
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Sara Milonovich & Greg Anderson (Daisycutter) discuss the new music they have been working on. They play a couple songs in the session, and we hear a rough demo of another from the future album. See them at Caffe Lena on Sunday, October 20.
Live performances and conversations with Local 518 musicians. Each week, we highlight a different Local 518 artist in session. Thursdays at 930pm.
From the R&B and soul of the '50s and '60s to the dance beat of the '70s, Chris Wienk brings you a weekly exploration into the roots of rock 'n roll.
Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11pm.
Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11pm.