Local 518 Music News

Exit 97.7, WEXT Turns Three!

Chris — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:43:56 +0000

Our third birthday is today! 7/7/10!! Check it out! Hey, we’re having a party at Valentines in Albany on July 17th. Sgt Dunbar, The Rain in Spain and Sea of Trees (cd release party for their new record).

Did you see this Spinner interview with Alex of Sgt Dunbar? Click here.
See you at our party – 7/17!

Tess’ Lark Tavern Needs Us All!

Chris — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:17:59 +0000

We at EXT are deeply saddened by the fire at Tess’ Lark Tavern. Our thoughts are with you, Tess – and everyone who works there and relies so heavily on this treasured icon. Tess lets the Local 518 ROCK! and there is the weekly open mic. We want to help. Many in the community already are. This is when we all need to come together. Keep on rockin’, Lark Tavern!!!

As seen on our friends at Nippertown.com:

Posts are:
Restauranter, Matt Baumgartner’s donation collection:
http://www.fridaypuppy.com/index.php/2010/05/06/lark-tavern/
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Local artist Samson Contompasis (who recently put his gallery back on track after a fire consumed the space) fundraiser for May 22nd at the Marketplace Gallery.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127165885852&v=wall&ref=share

Artists who would like to donate a piece of artwork to the Marketplace Gallery fundraiser for Tess Lark Tavern can contact Samson at markerplacegalleryny@gmail.com.

Phantogram Tour Diary

Chris — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:00:14 +0000

We just want to be riding in the Phantogram Escalade! They are too cool.

http://www.spinner.com/2010/04/22/road-report-phantogram-begin-their-tour-with-the-antlers/.

Local 518 Rocks Tulip Fest!

Chris — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:06:20 +0000

Tulip Fest
Saturday, May 8th 1-530p

Lindsey Mae
Charlie Watts Riots
Alta Mira
Mike Gent

Rock the Local 518 stage at the Lakehouse in Washington Park!

More info click here.

Local 518 in Instant Battle of the Bands

Chris — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:54:53 +0000

Jimmy Fallon’s Instant Battle of the Bands had one of our own Local 518 singers at a recent battle. Erin Harkes rocked it and has conquered a nation.

Click here.

Railbird release new EP.

Chris — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:24:31 +0000

Railbird are working on a new album. To tantalize us somewhat, they are releasing an EP at Putnam Den in Saratoga (3/26, Friday).

We talk with Sarah Pedinotti and Chris Kyle and hear the EP this Thursday night at 625p. It leads up to the Exit Dome 3 rebroadcast.

Are you Local 518?

Chris — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:13:40 +0000

We are looking to compile a list of links to bands/artists from the Local 518. If you are one, please post your link here. We will compile and post with others as we grow our Local 518 project.

Does your venue feature Local 518 musicians? Post your link, too.

Keep rockin’, Local 518!

Gary Moon & Phil Henry release new cds

Chris — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:11:18 +0000

Gary Moon and Phil Henry have teamed up to have a co-CD release party at Caffe Lena on 3/20.

They appear on the Local 518 show playing songs from each other’s new CDs this Thursday and Sunday (18 and 21).

Exit Dome 3 Returns to the Air!

Chris — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:10:45 +0000

Exit Done Three featured great performances from Alta Mira, John Scarpulla, Ashley Pond Band, Matt Durfee, and Blotto’s 30th anniversary performance.

March 25th we’ll rebroadcast the concert in its entirety. The show starts at 7p.

Rock on, Local 518.

Local 518 Goes to SXSW

Chris — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:22:30 +0000

We are very excited to note that Sgt Dunbar & the Hobo Banned and Phantogram will be joining the throngs of bands heading to Austin this month.

Catch Dunbar at Valentines on 3/10. It’s a big send off party! You can get a copy of their tour CD with cool new tunes and support them on their trip.

Check out Phantogram’s Barsuk CD, “Eyelid Movies.”