Formula 5, a well-known local Upstate New York jam band, took the stage on Saturday Sept. 29 @ The Hollow and brought one of their best shows yet to the capital district. The two-set show, which was also used to celebrate Greg Marek (Drummer) and Matt Richards (keyboardist/vocals) birthday, was groovy and a funk-filled night. The opening act was Vermont
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It has nearly been a quarter century since the initial release of the PlayStation and the company found an amazing way to pay homage to the system in the form of the PlayStation Classic. With over 102 million units sold in its lifetime the original PlayStation was a major success and streamlined the world of gaming in a way consumers
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It’s that time of year once again, Apple is ready to release the new models available to Apple-lovers worldwide . The keynote was held at the Steve Jobs Theatre on September 12, and it seems like it’s going to be quite the line-up. The tech giant announced that there will be three new models of iPhones and two new Apple
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Influential and prominent hip-hop/rap artist was found dead at San Fernando Valley residence in California. He was only 26. Miller, a Pittsburgh native, made his debut in the early years of the internet where he topped the charts with his independent release of “Blue Slide Park” in 2011–it was the first indie album to do so in 16 years. The artist
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Portraits have been a very popular medium for over a century. Portraits whether via paintings or photographs from a dedicated camera have helped capture and solidify their subjects within the frame for years to come. It has been told time and time again, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and with that being said its the goal of any
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Yeah, you read the headlines correctly! Bassnectar, one of the most prominent EDM of our era, has expressed his desire for a festival of this magnitude and he has finally delivered on his promise. Packages range from 2-5 thousand dollars and one of their three resorts have been booked up since tickets went on sale Aug 1. Deja Voom will be
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Parish Public House hosted yet another funk night on June 21 and this time brought the unique and melodic voice of Hayley Jane whom was accompanied by friends for Funk Night in Albany. The line-up included her friends Michaelangelo Carruba (Turkuaz), Beau Sasser (Kung Fu), Justin Henricks (Wurliday, The Chronicles) and Daniel Lawson. Below are photos detailing the night:
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Super Smash Bros has been an icon since its initial release in January of 1999. The critically acclaimed game features playable characters for Nintendo’s franchise history. From Mario, to your favorite Pokemon the game became instantly popular and almost two decades later still gathers a dedicated and following. Ultimate will include be a staggering variety of characters in, with a
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Xbox has announced that they plan to release an adaptive controller that will open the world of gaming to individuals with limited mobility. The controller is the first of its kind with dozens of employees across Microsoft, from engineers to product testers, pitching their ideas on what those with limited mobility require most in a device. The idea for the
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The popular Netflix original series ’13 Reasons Why’ will be returning for its second season. The series stirred up much controversy amongst schools and parents alike due to how raw and graphic the show was. Despite its intended viewership demographic it captivated a large following and audience. The series tackled real-life issue os suicide and how others cope around the
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