The Hooters Story, pt. I

The Hooters

The Hooters owned the Philadelphia music scene in the mid 1980’s. This was no small accomplishment in a city rich in musical history, from jazz to rock to soul, but this band worked hard and took no sector of their audience for granted. They expanded beyond the typical night club scene and tapped the high … Read more

A Night of MMC Performances

February 21, 2012 by Karyn Albano This past Friday night, my husband and I caught much original music in downtown Harrisburg, PA during the first night of showcases for Millenium Music Conferfence 2012. This is the  16th  year for the MMC. It includes music business panels and workshops during the day and a whole lot … Read more

The Battle Begins by Vessel

December 7, 2011 by Sigourney Soul Lenny KucinskiBiography Twelve Twenty-FourLive Review Miracle On Rock StreetAlbum Review The Battle BeginsAlbum Review NOTE: This article was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on September 24, 2011. On September 18th, the Christian rock group Vessel released their debut album The Battle Begins. The effort was was spearheaded by producer and … Read more

Miracle On Rock Street by Twelve Twenty-Four

December 7, 2011 by Sigourney Soul Lenny Kucinski Biography Twelve Twenty-Four Live Review Miracle On Rock Street Album Review The Battle Begins Album Review   Twelve Twenty-Four released their debut album Miracle On Rock Street in late 2010, just prior to launching their annual holiday tour for that season. The album got its title from … Read more

The Show

December 7, 2011 by Ric Albano Lenny Kucinski Biography Twelve Twenty-Four Live Review Miracle On Rock Street Album Review The Battle Begins Album Review   This past Saturday, December 3rd, my wife Karyn and I witnessed a tremendously entertaining concert in a beautiful setting. The show was by Twelve Twenty-Four and the location was a … Read more

Lenny Kucinski

December 7, 2011 by Ric Albano Lenny Kucinski Biography Twelve Twenty-Four Live Review Miracle On Rock Street Album Review The Battle Begins Album Review This past Saturday, my wife and I witnessed an extraordinary show by Twelve Twenty-Four, a theatrical Christmas-rock act based in part on the nationally popular Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The group has an … Read more

Wounded Warrior Benefit on 11.11.11

November 17, 2011 by Modern Rock Review On Friday, November 11th, four Pennsylvania bands donated their talents to a Veteran’s Day benefit at Champion’s Sports Bar in Highspire, PA. The benefit concert, associated with the Sound Off for Vets concerts, donated proceeds to The Wounded Warriors Project and was organized by Ric Albano of 33 … Read more

Not An Imaginary Epic

NOTE: This review was originally published at BigBlueBullfrog.com on May 11, 2010. Buy Imaginary Lines 33 Ric Albano‘s Imaginary Lines 33 is an epic. Thirty-three songs packed on to two discs are not for the faint of heart, but if you have the courage the experience is rich and rewarding, although far from easy listening. … Read more

Views from Behind the Merchandise Table

April 3, 2011 by Karyn & Ric Albano NOTE: This review was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on April 3, 2010. On March 27, we were treated to a fantastic night of local, original music at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. The event was in honor of the 18th birthday of 97.3 The River and featured … Read more