August 10, 2011 You may have purchased your Q-Ruption tickets already and if so you likely are familiar with what the view from your seat looks like. Q-Ruption is happening on Friday August 19th, 2011 so we sent our photographer extraordinaire Nick Lee out to capture the view from each section at SPAC. Check out the chart after the jump!
We are just about a week away from Q103's Q-Ruption and I am getting pumped for all the bands. So why not get a taste of what is to come by checking out some of their live performances from the past?
Godsmack front man Sully Erna took 10 minutes out of his busy schedule to talk to us regarding his Avalon solo project, and Godsmack as well as what we can expect when Godsmack headlines Q-ruption August 19th at SPAC plus he reveals who exactly 'Cryin Like a Bitch' is written about. If you missed the interview in its entirety click thru to hear it.
August 6, 2011 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 moving on to next week's battle of the bands finale.
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 and the band, but other things you may not know about him.
August 3, 2011 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 trivia history: tickets to Q-Ruption! Trivia happens from 7-9 pm so don’t be late!
August 1, 2011 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!
Be prepared for all access at Q-Ruption! The summers only rock festival in the Capital Region is less than a month away, featuring Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Sick Puppies and Egypt Central. Listen to Q103 to win your tickets and become a Q103 Q-Ruption V.I.P.
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!
