Recorded 01 Mar 2007: Sirsy stops by the studio for a bit of a pre-interview for their new CD coming out this summer. I thought it would be interesting to discuss their current experience of recording the new album, have them play a new song, and then interview them again when the album is complete. They were able to give us a tasty sample of what to expect by playing the not yet released song Sorry Me. We will have to check out the released version and see how the song progressed over the months. We also discussed an important topic of fund raising for your band. How else are you going to cover the cost of recording an album? This episode also has a bonus track at the end.
Recorded 22 Mar 2007: On this episode of CRUMBS Cafe we had Blackcat Elliot and man where they quite the lively bunch and what a time. I think we got in a couple of questions as these guys went in all sorts direction with the answers. Most of the interview was cut due to time. What we kept was a half an hour of great stories, great laughs, and great songs. They were able to play three songs live from the CRUMBS Cafe studio from their album Never Come Clean. The second song they played is brand new and never before released. We love getting these rare cuts.
Recorded 29 Mar 2007: The conversation was off to a slow start but once they got into playing a tune they warmed up to the interview mic. It was a tight squeeze in the studio as Mike Bruce brought a scaled version of this kit. With the addition of a video camera we just barley fit in the small space. Ive said if before: these guys have some great radio ready tunes. They were able to play acoustic versions of the songs Out There, This Time, and Would It Matter with each song featuring a different member on vocals. The songs sound quality is impressive for recording in my attic.
Recorded 01 Oct 2008: On this weekandapos;s episode of CRUMBS Cafe we have in the studio Katie Haverly. We donandapos;t often get someone in who makes our hearts melt. With her song writing coupled with a great voice is easy to fall into such a spell. The episode was also co-hosted by Billy Bucher of Freakshow Music Productions and Mike Fronk of the Mark Frederick Band.
The recording of the show started just as if it were any other radio show with the interview. Katie gave us some pretty interesting and some times deep discussion topics. She played her first song of the night and it set the musical bar for night. Then out of no where, as if the three of us were blind sided my a Mack truck, she proceeded to perform this amazing song with a jazz soul and vibrant, acoustic voice. We were instantly stunned and knew that this was sure to be a hit. Take a listen and let me know what you think about the episode; especially the second songs. Great job Katie.
Recorded 05 Nov 2008: CRUMBS Cafe Turns the Big 5-0. The original plan was to have Ben Karis-Nix stop by for an episode with just him. He surprised us that night by bringing along Mike Matta from The Sketchy Indians and Amanda Rogers hence forming The Kite Room. This was the first time the band performed under that name and what a great collaboration it was. They were able to play three acoustic versions of some previously released songs with some new life. The talent in this band is striking, poetic, and captures the moment.Amanda Rogers, fresh from her latest European tour and her most recent internationally anticipated record release, Heartwood, will be playing old and new songs featured on MTV shows such as The Real World and The Hills. Ben Karis-Nix, with songs featured on television shows such as the CWs One Tree Hill, will be playing tracks from his new solo EP, We Are Giants Now (Best Electro-Pop - Metroland, Albany, NY, 2008). This new release immerses the listener in a symphony of subtle synth patches and sampled beats that coexist with Bens guitar and pliant, sometimes plaintive vocals. Mike Matta is a member of The Sketchy Indians who are a songwriting collective that are as poetic and sincere as they are playfully ridiculous.This tour reunites former members of the indie-rock giants Jupiter Sunrise, known for their stellar, energetic live shows and year-round tours in their veg-oil-powered RV. After these powerful songwriters perform, dont leave too soon, because the night is not over until these 3 indie all-stars unite onstage to unleash mayhem as a Voltron-like supergroup. These shows promise to turn every new listener into a full-fledged fan and believer in the power of the indie artist.
Recorded 11 Mar 2009: So this week in the CRUMBS Cafe; studio I guess we officially had Le Petit Railbird with Sara and Chris. It was quite the night as we were able to record three amazing acoustic performances of their songs. They mentioned they dont typically play these songs as such but man they sounded fantastic. Download this episode today and carry it around with you on your iPod. It sounds great. Railbird is an all-original indie folk rock group with eclectic, lyrically driven songs from Saratoga Springs, NY. The band is fronted by singer/songwriter Sarah Pedinotti who is described by Billboard Magazine as a talented young singer/songwriter on the rise. In a recent review of Railbird Pedinottis songs are compared to that of Dylan, The Band and Patti Smith. Pedinotti is a storyteller, who finds inspiration in the fiction and poetry of writers such as George Orwell, Philip K. Dick, Walt Whitman, Allen Ginsberg, and W.B. Yeats. Railbirds debut disc was listed as #8 in Billboards editors picks for 2008, hailed as a great indie band set to break out.
Recorded 17 Feb 2010: The Charlie Watts Riots are currently working on improving their web site, adding content, and getting their ducks in order. Quite honestly, they seem to be super excited to be playing together. The positive response they have received thus far from people close to them has been great. WEQX spins there their songs last during their local show and Exit 97.7 has been known to keep them playing throughout the day. The band is currently in the rehearsal/recording studio wiping up a batch of songs that they cant wait to show off to the world. Theyll let CRUMBS and you know when get close to a release date for their local club debut. Until then catch them out at Valentines or maybe sneaking into another venue near you. For this episode we were greatly impress with the songs as the band has been sometimes deemed the loudest band in the area. The songs translated quite well to their acoustic version.
Recorded 02 Oct 2012: Erin Harkes is an original singer/guitar/piano player from upstate New York.Erin began writing songs at the age of 19 and has since released four albums of original material. The first album, Bar Napkins and Magic Markers was recorded at St. Andrews college in North Carolina. The CD features nine tracks and was a learning experience for Erin, as she recorded the album entirely by herself. Her second CD was recorded live at the Elbow Room in NYC on September 21, 2001 and contains four songs. The following year, she recorded her first studio project with her band, The Rebound, entitled Rough and an 11-track live CD in 2005 called Special I Am which featured nine original songs. Erin currently resides in Albany, NY. In addition to her own band, she performed with another local band, Folding Sky, for the 2004 Colossal Contender Blues Competition at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Out of three finalists, they received 60% of the votes to earn a position in the international finals in Memphis, TN in 2005. Don Wilcock of the Troy Record had this to say of Erins performance: standing firmly on two feet, this dirty blonde banshee belted out her music with no vibrato, no soft feminine wiles, just a blast-furnace breath of fire that singed the hair of everyone in the last aisle at the top of the museum steps watching her performance. Though blues has been known as her forte, her original material bounces from one genre to the next for an alternative/folk/rock mix. She has opened for such divergent national acts as David Allen Coe (country), Melissa Ferrick (folk), Fred Eaglesmith (Alternative) and the Fleshtones (Rock), each time well received. She even sat in with the Fleshtones for a song, and John Suvannavejh from the Metroland had this to say; Harkes was freed to let loose with her raspy, blues-inflected croon. Although it certainly doesnt hurt to have one of the finest garage bands in the land backing you, Harkes deep-hearted rendition was absolutely mesmerizing, and even gave Mr. Van Morrison a run for his money.
22 Sep 2015: Local roots music warriors Yankee Holler have their own take on Americana. Theyre mainstays at area cafes and bars and now have fine full-length CD called Calm Can Kill. The band consists of Matt Aumand (guitars), M.T. Dickerson (vocals, guitars), Axl McElrod (bass) and John Meliski (drums), and the album kicks off strongly with Sugar Dont Stop. It has a pretty thick-sounding snare drum and retro wah-wah guitar, and an earnest vocal delivery. The guitar work here has a fiery Southern rock sound, which sadly isnt heard much anymore. The clever barroom ode Bourbon in Reverse takes the day-after damage control point of view, wanting things back the way they were, while the relentless Yellow Moon recalls better days with a deadly backbeat. Really, this is good old Southern rock played by good old Yankee boys; the only real difference between the two is a long cold winter. Yankee Holler recalls the days when music was the most important thing, and for them (and many of us), it still is.
25 Aug 2015: In a world where music is a strong link to communication, one man will change the world with the power of music. This is, PW. His music has always been a strong factor in his life. He plays a wide variety of music from covers to originals; he tries to bring fun times and great music whenever he plays.
11 Aug 2015: Marc Delgado writes, plays guitar and sings in alt-rock/folk/americana group Wounded Knee. When not writing and recording with the band, he performs as a solo/acoustic act. He lives in Woodstock, NY with his wife and his dog. Marc Delgados songs are eclectic, unexpected, deal with characters trying to make sense of the American Landscape.
28 Jul 2015: Suitable Groove is a Funk-Rock band playing original music for live audiences. Four musicians masterfully weave together rock, funk, world, and pop music to create harmonies and grooves that move the people. Established in 2013, Suitable Groove began crafting music and finding their unique sound. A five-song demo was recorded and is now available free online. Suitable Groove plays music for all ages at public and private events.
14 Jul 2015: Cape Hatteras consists of musicians Patrick Grace, James Johnson, Alex Wollyung, and Joe Daly.
02 Jun 2015: Ever since their formation in 2011, Hard Soul has been relentlessly gigging and recording new music, including 2012s Love Eats the Young and 2013s Seize the Year. So it was almost appropriate that Hard Soul frontman Johnny Salka began to write the songs that would eventually appear on the first full-length album Heart of Plaster, out April 8th, 2014, while the band was on their last touring cycle of 2013. The 10 track-effort, produced by Salka and Steven Goldman at Four Legs Records, paints a picture of life out on the road, the heartbreak and sacrifice of leaving everything behind, and the search for a place to call home, all set to a mighty back-beat with heartfelt lyrics soaring over a classic-rock inspired soundscape. The songs on Heart of Plaster, including the first single Just Be Love, bring to mind a combination of The Beatles, Thin Lizzy and Oasis, infused with a modern flare for a new generation of rock n roll.
05 May 2015: If you took the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Beatles, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty, Hank Williams and put them all together in a stewing pot to simmer you would have the Lazy Suns. Marc and Rick played together in the Tern Rounders. Rick knew Jeff from their days in Coal Palace Kings. Some of the guys played with Nick in the Sidewinders. All the guys knew Ed from the Ed Jahn Band. Coming together in 2010, but no strangers to the stage or wide audiences, the Lazy Suns features five seasoned musicians and singer-songwriters who have spent most of their lives performing all over the United States. The Lazy Suns released their first CD in 2012. That year they also announced their licensing deal with Amygdala Music / Original Productions, who places music with many international Emmy-award winning shows on Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and AandE including the Deadliest Catch, Ice Road Truckers, Pawn Stars and American Pickers. After playing a number of selected dates this year, the Lazy Suns headed back in the studio with a barnful of new songs. Look for the new CD soon.
21 Apr 2015: Robert Capowski is an American guitarist/ singer/ songwriter based in the Hudson Valley. The latest record includes ten great songs about a dream courtship, with angels whispering and soulmates given to glimpse the heaven that is true love. Capowski's best work to date.
07 Apr 2015: Co-founded by longtime musical collaborators Andy Campolieto and Ben Lee, Jo Henley is a Boston-based roots-rock band that has been winning over fans and critics alike since 2006 with their unique blend of rock, folk, country, and bluegrass. Campolietos and Lees mutual love of all forms of American roots music shines through in Jo Henley. New England publication The Noise says, ...the rhythm and poise with which the members of Jo Henley write and perform is exquisite. Touches of Robbie Robertson and the Band and all who followed in their footsteps echo throughout this collection. The range is beautiful. The lyrics and melodies have a very familiar feel throughout, as if we have dear friends in all these songs.
31 Mar 2015: Inspired by a mix of genres, A World For You was fused from the supernova riffs of Brandon James. During the summer of 2015 he set out across space and time to find talents of Blaise Santangelos atmospheric guitar, Zack Edwards gravitational drums, and Wesley Rolnicks pulsar bass. Brandon James of Saratoga Springs, New York is the talented multi-instrumentalist that makes up A World For You. A World For Yous mellow and melodic brand of Indie/Blues/Rock is intriguing and delightful. When performing solo, Brandon showcases his exceptional musical talent by composing the music and playing all of the instruments.
24 Mar 2015: The three piece alternative rock band hails from Albany, NY. Their lineup consists of members Patrick Grace (Vocals,Drums), Alex Wollyung (Guitar), and Taylor Abbitt (Bass). After forming in March 2014, the three longtime friends immediately began work on writing, recording and playing shows locally. Word of mouth spread quickly due to their catchy blues infused rock tunes as well as their electric live act. After making their way across the capital region music scene, the band is now preparing for their second time around the studio to create their first full EP for 2015.
