Q-Ruption

Last night marked the last round of Q103's Play for the Stage at Savannah's in Albany. So far, local bands Pipebomb and Tamerlane are in the running, and the final three bands Kolekora, Selfish Needy Creatures and UnCivil Liberty all competed for that coveted last spot in the finals next week, for a chance to play Q-Ruption alongside some of the biggest names in rock. Read on to see who will be mo

Five Finger Death Punch Drummer Jeremy Spencer took five minutes to talk to me on air about performing at Q-Ruption, how they got their name, the new album, videos and their upcoming tour.  He & the band are very excited to get on the road and perform at SPAC.   If you missed the interview on Q103, then click to hear it.

Sully Erna, front man from Godsmack is sometimes misunderstood.  I don't know how people can say this - Sully is driven and successful at just about everything he does.  He is a perfectionist.  How can you not be, he runs one of the biggest bands in rock music.  Godsmack will be the headliner at the Q103 Q-Ruption August 19th at SPAC and I was able to talk to him not only about the upcoming show a

Nothing to do on Wednesday Night? Come on out to Dublin’s Restaurant and Lounge located at 121 4th street in Troy for another round of Smarter than a Q-Tease trivia! We test your knowledge of pop culture trivia, including celebrities, sports, music, movies and current events, and based on how sharp you and your team are, you could win awesome prizes! This week's prize is perhaps the biggest in tri

This past Friday, round two of Q-Ruption's Play for the Stage took place at Savannah's on South Pearl Street in Albany. The Hearing Aides, Tamerlane and Potter's Field all competed and played for 20 minutes to win a chance at the finals later in the month. Last week, Pipebomb was the big winner. Read on to see which band was also given a chance to open at this month's Q-Ruption!

Last week’s round one was great with three excellent bands performing and Pipebomb moving on to the finals. I expect to see/hear three more quality bands this evening as Potter’s Field, Tamerlane and The Hearing Aides battle it out for their chance to move on to the finals and hopefully open up for Q103’s Q-Ruption.

Get ready for a Q-RUPTION!  The area's only Summer Rock Festival is the Q103 Q-Ruption August 19th at SPAC.  Featuring  Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies, and Egypt Central.   Gates Open at 5pm.  Now is your chance to win tickets and go rock yourself at this show.

Honestly, this may have been the first band competition I’ve ever been a part of where I can say that I thought all 3 bands were great!

If you haven't been to a Godsmack show you really haven't been to a rock show.  Godsmack is headlining the Q103 Q-Ruption Rock Festival with Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies and Egypt Central August 19th at SPAC.  Sully Erna, Godsmack frontman was asked what he thinks makes a great concert or performance and he is confident you will rock hard at Q-Ruption.

You can win a pair of tickets for Q-Ruption if you get there early. How early you ask? You can register outside at Northern Lights between 5:30-6:30.

3 local bands compete tonight for the chance to open up for Q103’s Q-Ruption at SPAC. If you’re friends with any of these bands, come down and show some love.

4th of July weekend, Q103 celebrates the red white and blue with a bang and will feature the top ten songs from the greatest rock bands.  We even put together a top ten list of songs from Q-Ruption featuring Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies and Egypt Central.  Go Rock Yourself with this list as well as many others all weekend.