Local Music Outlet

Give it up for the Capital Region's newest rising solo female star, Margo Macero. Not only is she the bassist for our very own Frank Palangi, but she is also focusing her career on coming out as a solo artist. I recently spoke with Margo about her current projects and future aspirations and she needs your support in getting her name out there. She's young, talented and motivated to become the "next big thing." Read on to find out more about Margo and what she's all about.

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Once again I headed to Youtube.com for inspiration. This time I found the local band Kingdom of Blood. 

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I generally don’t like to make fun of local bands that send their packages to the Q103 offices but this one I think deserves a special exception.

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On Friday night Savannah's was packed wall-to-wall with locals who came out for the bar's final weekend and to support three bands who were vying for the opening spot at this year's Q-Ruption Festival which is just six days away. Check out the photos below.

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It's disturbing whenever you hear of an adult taking advantage of a child. A Saugerties woman is now facing rape charges after her rendezvous with a young boy. 

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Last night, five bands performed at Bogie's of Albany and local quartet Tamerlane opened it all up. I first met them at last year's Battle of the Bands and they have only gotten better since. Check out the photos after the jump.

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We have all heard of the "American Dream"- the country's old-time concept of freedom, wealth and success that comes with hard work, regardless of age, gender, race or income. It claims that we are all created equal. Then there came The American Nightmare- a group of young men who worship heavy metal and perceive the "American Dream" in a completely different light- hence their name. I have seen these guys in action and they are insane. I spoke with them about the band and music in general, and it's clear they're natural born leaders...err rather, rockers.

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This year's 4/20 will be a jam-packed night full of music. Not only will Trapt, The Lost Sons and Frank Palangi be performing at Northern Lights, but Valentine's will also be putting on a show, including The Erotics, Blase' Debris, New Red Scare and for the first time ever, Mordwolf. This will be The Erotics last show in the Capital Region, as they will be heading out to the U.K. later this month.

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At the beginning of 2012 I posted a blog on local artist Frank Palangi's teaser preview of his newest single, "I Am Ready." He is quickly rising in popularity and exposure, and even tried out to perform at the Grammy's. Yesterday, the entire track was released and is available for purchase. You can see Palangi perform next month as he opens up for Trapt.

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"An old school, out of control, no holds barred rock ‘n’ roll show you will be reading about on Monday and wish you had attended!" Those were the words spoken by The BLiSTeRz front man Dave Graham when asked about the event. Well, it's Monday and you're reading about the insane show that went on Friday, March 2 at Savannah's Dublin Underground. SEX SLAVES, The Erotics and The BLiSTeRz rocked Albany until the wee hours of the morning.

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This Friday, a rockin' trio of trios will be invading Albany's Dublin Underground at Savannah's for a night of crazy fun and good music. I caught up with all three bands and discussed aesthetic, albums, plans and crazy pre-show rituals. It sounds like they will each be putting on an amazing performance- one that nobody should miss!

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Four-piece rock band The Lost Sons hail from Stuyvesant, New York and are quickly rising in popularity. They have played at most of the local venues and have performed with a number of well-known bands such as Pop Evil, Saving Abel, Cold and Egypt Central. I have seen them a few times and they put on a good show. They will be opening for Everclear this Friday at Northern Lights with Bulletproof Messenger, and to get you amped up I have talked to brothers Eric (drummer) and "Val" (vocalist/guitarist) about the present and future of the band.

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