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Season 11 CRUMBS Cafe is a radio show where we have local musicians stop by the CRUMBS studio for an interview and usually an acoustic set. Often we get the chance to record rare, acoustic versions of your favorite local songs. This gives musicians the opportunity to chat a bit about who they are, what their songs are all about, or even the local music scene in general. Shows tend to run about 30 minutes with the musician playing three songs live in the CRUMBS Cafe studio. Upcoming Recordings of CRUMBS Cafe
Stop by and crash the radio show. You may even get on the air.
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The Hearing Aides are a hard rocking, noise mongering power trio from upstate New York. They like to play loud music that's also kind of pretty ... sometimes. Brian Patrik sings and plays raunchy Big Muff-fueled guitar. Mark Adamo beats the holy living hell out of his drum set. Rob Piccola abuses his bass like it just looked at him the wrong way. With their powers combined, the members of The Hearing Aides are assaulting the Capital Region one venue at a time, offering a crash course in ear-bleeding to all the wimpified, so-called "rock" bands out there. Last year, the debut album "Go Deaf With The Hearing Aides!", produced by the legendary Don Fury, introduced the world to this trio's sonic belligerence - but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Meaner, leaner and armed with new material, The Hearing Aides are poised to unleash even more snarling riffs, pounding rhythms and hummable melodies on unsuspecting audiences all over.
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Holly and Evan
Part 3
- Episode 146
Holly & Evan are the blues. Both from long, rich musical backgrounds, Holly Taormina and Evan Conway have updated the tradition of the Barrelhouse, with their unique style. Together, they showcase a wide range of original and cover material, in the styles of Blues, Jazz, and Soul. The originals, which are often featured on: WRPI 91.5, WVCR 88.3, WEXT 97.7, WCDB 90.9, WEQX 102.7 and on this radio show; are catchy, with a lot of personality, and will appeal to audiences everywhere!
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Charmboy
- Episode 145
Three small town kids brought up on hard rock and psychedelic music in the 70's, Charmboy's members long for rock's bad ol' days. Unapologetic guitar rock without gimmick or pretense. Charmboy's new CD offering "Let It Feed" is a time capsule of unapologetic guitar rock, born of the true golden age of Rock and Roll. Guitarist Eric Halder penned and sings lead on eight of the nine tracks, with a vocal style that is part spoken-word, not unlike Jimi Hendrix or Phil Lynott. I suspect it is an intentional nod. In the tradition of rocking power trios, the rhythm section is tight, fueled by the rock steady beat of drummer Scott Smith, along with the soulful, flowing and heavy bass lines of baby monster Sarah Clark, who adds backing vocals as well. Riding shotgun with a banshee wail of a guitar sound is Halder, and at his hand, notes get bent, tones get distorted and volumes pushed.
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Immune Friction
- Episode 144
Bennington, Vermont based band Immune Friction started off as a pseudonym for Manhattan-born singer/songwriter Christopher Dayton. Along with being a gifted writer, he honed his musical skills in college, graduating with a degree in music from Keene State. Chris focused mainly on guitar, but he also plays piano, drums, bass, and sings. He began playing open mics while in school and went on to play at many local venues and opening for several acts. He collaborated with many musicians, trying to achieve the perfect mix for his music until he met drummer/singer Justine Curry in 2010. Justine is a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has been singing since she was 4 years old. Drumming didn't come until later, although she cites watching her older sister learn the instrument growing up as a big influence. It turned out to be in her blood, as she would later find out that her great-grandfather was a jazz drummer. Chris and Justine started meeting to work on a few of Dayton's songs and had instant musical chemistry, even laying down a recording the first day! He had long been looking for a female vocalist to join his band and her drumming style fit his songs perfectly. Along with then bassist Jeff Coulter, the group played a few gigs and recorded an album before Jeff moved away to study art. Instead of disbanding, or looking for a replacement, the two decided to move ahead as a duo and haven't looked back.
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Eastbound Jesus
- Episode 143
One chilly evening, early in the fall of 2010, Adam Brockway, Dave Wright, Carl Anderson, Luke Anderson and Zack Infante gathered by a wood stove in a barn on the outskirts of Greenwich, NY. With a snare, a kick, and an old beat up high hat, Carl began teaching himself how to play the drums while Adam and Zack played along on guitars, Luke on banjo and Dave on bass. Vocal melodies and harmonies were flowing like the beer from their cans and within a few hours, the group had written 2 songs front to back and it was obvious, at least to the brand new quintet, that they had immediately put together a sound that was just as unique as it was traditional.
Week by week, song by song, the band quickly collaborated a full set-list of original music, recorded an album in a bedroom with two sm-58's and in 2011 released their debut album Greatest Hits Vol. 1. Eastbound Jesus continued to grow musically, as well as with members picking up Dylan Robinson on lead guitar, as Zack Infante took over on lap steel guitar. Writing music and picking up fans throughout the spring the band won the Saratoga Performing Arts Battle Of The Bands in 2011.
Eastbound Jesus continues to grow musically and went into the studio in late November to record their album Holy Smokes which was released in January of 2012. The album represents a year as a band and the completely unique and exciting sound the members have all worked to develop.
The band toured up and down the east coast throughout much of 1985 headlining and supporting many of the times best known metal acts. In 1986 they would release their debut self titled EP. Europe immediately embraced the band (most notably England and Germany). More touring, radio airplay and media coverage followed. But just as quickly as they arrived, so too did they divide and fall. By the spring of 1987 the original line-up was over. However main-man David Smith was not ready to lay Blacksmith to rest and quickly recruited new players and picked up where the first version of the group left off. Several gigs and demos later Blacksmith signed with Tropical Records in late 1988. Tropical Records released "Fire from Within" in early 1989. The band would hit the road to support the new release and played everywhere they possibly could. Once again Blacksmith caught worldwide press attention along with appearances on MTV and many regional cable access programs. The group would even have some of their music featured in several Fox syndicated television programs. With so much exposure, attention, and product endorsements it seemed Blacksmith were on a roll. But as the decade drew to a close so did interest in heavy metal or so it seemed. As the 90s began Dave would put Blacksmith to rest.
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2Late
Part 2
- Episode 141
Vicki & Mike joined their voices and talents to form 2Late in January 2004. Influenced by Maura O'Connell, Cheryl Wheeler, Richard Thompson, Little Big Town, and other adult contemporary folk and country artists, they have developed a unique musical style featuring complex vocal harmonies and strong acoustic guitar work. While they often play covers at licensed venues, they have filled evenings with the sounds of their own original songs, from the award-winning "Desperation ( One Last Chance)" and the soulful "Wishing" to the often-requested "Duct Tape My Heart" and the plaint against the grind of air travel "(I Did Not) Kill the Kid." They have played a plethora of venues, from ice cream shops to tea houses to the Linda Norris Auditorium, and have been heard on local radio on WAMC, WEXT and WNYQ.
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White Noise Radio
- Episode 140
What began as an electronic pop/rock experiment for multi-instrumentalist songwriter Vinnie Velez now exists as White Noise Radio, a full-fledged radio-friendly rock trio. In one year's time White Noise Radio music crept out of a dusty basement studio and onto commercial, college and internet radio throughout NY and the US. Vinnie Velez and his energetic crew including Zach Nayer (keys,drums,guitar), and Josh Weisner (bass, guitar) have hit the live performance scene running. Early shows have included performances at the famed Albany, NY "EGG" , NYC's National Underground and an opening slot for Deluka from the UK (Vel Records). WNR is currently on tour in support of various demos, looking to spread their unique sound across America and overseas.New music and shows are in the works for WNR. So stay tuned and watch this young band rise from the underground.
Jed began recording demos of his painstakingly crafted alt-pop tunes and giving them away at solo coffeehouse performances in the mid-1990s. The demo cassettes traveled far and wide from Jed?s home base of Albany, NY, finding their way into the hands of artists like Johnston, King Missile, Anal C*nt, Agnostic Front and Brian Dewan, all of whom recorded covers of Jed?s tunes.
While continuing to produce new recordings as a solo artist, Jed currently serves as a member of three bands: Sevendys, an ongoing exploration of classic rock forms with Avi Buffalo guitarist Avi Zahner-Isenberg and drummer Sheridan Riley, bass pioneer Chuck Rainey, and percussion great Jerry Marotta; the experimental-psychedelic-indie-metal Skyscape with singer Dom Maltempi; and the ferocious Jeebus, which boasts an all-star lineup that includes guitar legend Reeves Gabrels, drummer Joe Abba, and Hanslick Rebels Mike Keaney and Alex Dubovoy. Joey Ramone invited Jed to open for him at his final CBGB performance; when Jed wrote "The Bowery Electric" in posthumous tribute to Joey, the surviving Ramones reunited to record it as a single and perform it live.
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Big Creek
Part 2
- Episode 138
Big Creek is a three piece Americana band that started in 2009 and is based out of Nassau, NY. Big Creek's musical and writing influences stem from the great American melting pot combining elements of country, country swing, bluegrass, rockabilly, blues, and pop into a satisfying musical stew.
Jerry Yaro is the most eclectic musician in the band singing and playing guitar, mandolin, fiddle, with bass and cello sprinkled in for good measure. His song writing is heart felt and drawn from real life combining catchy N.R.B.Q. like pop arrangements with elements of some of the great country music interpreters such as Graham Parsons. He can also rock with the best of them when it's time to get feet tapping.
Long a part of the local music scene Jerry was looking for a new rootsy acoustic direction and in possession of an old banjo that needed restoration when he met Brian Daniels. While that particular banjo was beyond redemption except as wall art a musical association was begun. Brian is Big Creeks other song writer drawing influence from the likes of The Mississippi Sheiks, Earnest Tubb, and numerous country blues artists. Brian contributes vocals, banjo, and guitar.
After several months as a duo Jerry convinced his long time musical partner and good friend Bob Assini to come to a practice session. A lifetime drummer and percussionist who teaches drums in the Albany area Bob has experience with a wide variety of musical styles even traveling to Ireland where he is a welcome participant in authentic seisiuns. After hearing the music Jerry and Brian were creating, Bob readily agreed to join the group providing the percussive glue that ties everything together.
Big Creek has performed at Troy Pig Out, Dinosaur BBQ, River St. Beat Shop, Lyons Lake, The Delaware Street Fair, The Four Corners, Emack and Bolios, Quigleys, Bad Ass Burrito, Tierra Coffee Roasters, The Taste of Troy Restaurant Tour, and the Schodack Country Fair.
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Skeletons in the Piano
- Episode 137
Influenced by old world music, blues, metal, antiques, paintings and rock and roll, their sound is dirty haunted rock. Their fans are growing in numbers and are highly devoted, starting to incorporate their own creativity, with live art and dance. The band have also traveled up and down the east coast. They have played places like the Big Easy in Maine, to The Knitting Factory in NYC, to Cafe Da Vinci Bar in Florida opening up for national acts such as Phantogram, Dax Riggs, The Sword, Paranoid Social Club, Joe Coffee, and Paleface. Skeletons in the Piano is a force that has been playing often, skillfully and delivering their sound, a parallel to a painting, mood feeding, heart melting and feet moving, flawlessly for a few years. The fans are rabid, their shows are naturally captivating and Skeletons in the Piano have created a movement that will continuously haunt you. "The whole band toes this line of blues/rock and terrifying madness to create a musical experience you never had before." Skeletons in the Piano has released two full length albums and two EP's, numerous videos and artwork, and are renowned for the mysticism of their shows. Performances often invoke dancers; Tatiana Morales, a professionally trained belly dancer, and Katarra Peterson, an interpretive dancer and visual artist. One hundred percent a D.I.Y artist collective.
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Drew Jacobs
Part 2
- Episode 136
May of 2011 saw the release of "I'm Allergic To My Job", Drew's first new CD in 4 years. The title track won 1st Prize in the 2010 USA Songwriters Competition Comedy/Novelty Category. Drew also covered a Phil Ochs song "Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends", which features Lincoln Mayorga, Phil's original piano player, as well as a newly written verse by Drew. In 2007, Drew's first commercially available CD "Easy Listening For The Hard of Hearing," was released on Swingbatter Records. Six selections from the CD have been in rotation on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio's Laugh USA and Raw Dog. Additionally, Drew's music has been heard on several commercial airlines, including Frontier, Jet Blue and Airtran. In 2006, "Where Are All The Songs About Chanukah?" also received national airplay. In 2004, Drew's first original Christmas song, "Rudolph's On Steroids," was played on Dr. Demento, and has become an annual favorite. 2001 saw Drew's first commercial success, when "Santa Claus is Coming To Rock You" aired on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Radio Show.
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Sly Fox and the Hustlers
Part 2
- Episode 135
Sly Fox and the Hustlers play original and great cover blues based roots rock and roll. From New York the 6 piece band is made up of the classic soul/funk/blues/rock combination led by the big man himself Sly Fox. Sly's no ordinary gunslinger when it comes to the music. He's lived the hard life and his songs weave the magic only the hard life can attain. Sly has those Black Irish pipes that will melt your soul in a powerful yet soulful way. Then he starts rippin on his blues soaked guitar and the house starts bakin and the big man starts a shakin..There's a whole lot of rocking going down.
As if Sly's talent wasn't enough he has a tight ass band that can flat out get down The Hustlers have a potent combo on bass and sax that will blow you away. National recording artist Dylan Storm plays his bass with a vengance that gets the crowd moving,dancin and shaking to his funky grooves. Dylan plays the first set solo on acoustic guitar and then picks up his bass and Rocks for the Hustlers. Sax man Tommy "Boots" Decille is the baddest saxaphonist around. As the bands elder statesman with Clarence like skills Tommy takes over when he blows that horn.
The band also features the Tritico's. Donna Tritico, backup singer and dancer exstrordinaire (Donna is a professional belly dancer on the side) keeps the action flowing with her vocals and amazing stage performance. Husband Mark lays down the beat for the Hustlers. Mark is rock solid and steady behind the skins.
The music has been described as "Heavy Voodoo Funk Blues over Sweaty Funky Grooves" guaranteed to get you on your feet to dance, drink and funk with Sly Fox and the Hustlers. The band is celebrating their recent release of the rock/funk album "LOW LIFE" and their hit single "SUNY GIRL". The record is full of original songs with autobiographical lyrics that pierce your soul. Sly Fox and the Hustlers are real and put on a show you won't forget.
Born in 1994 in Watervliet, NY, Emma displayed an intense love of music and song from a very early age. Classically trained in piano and voice, Emma also studies and plays organ, guitar, violin, and flute. She performed in various local theater and school productions throughout her earlier years.
In 2009, Emma met Saratoga Springs musician, performer, song writer, and record producer Tony Perrino. Mr. Perrino immediately recognized in Emma a passion for the classic soulful music of a generation ago. He nurtured her songwriting, and also introduced Emma to the Hammond B-3 organ. Her love of that instrument was instantaneous.
Emma's music explores the great soul and blues performers of our time, from Sippie Wallace to Mavis Staples to Bonnie Raitt, and many, many more. While paying homage to these past greats, Emma's style is always uniquely her own. She continues to refine her craft by appearing frequently in local coffee houses, road houses, and night clubs.
Today, Emma continues to captivate audiences with her smokey vocals and inspiring play on keyboards. In the fall of 2010 she began her next recording project at Silvertone Studios in Wilton, New York. This project, a compilation of original material and beautiful covers, will be released later this spring.
