NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on July 5, 2011. Sunday afternoon was a beautiful day to be outside. So, my family and I went to the Harrisburg riverfront to see our friend Chris Nelson perform. Chris is the organizer of Sound Off for Vets, which raises money for … Read more
NOTE: This review of Imaginary Lines 33 was originally published at BigBlueBullfrog.com on May 11, 2010. 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
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on April 20, 2011. Influenced by Delta blues man Rice Miller, Nate Myers started playing blues harp in the early nineties. Since then he has played blues, country, funk, and everything in between, always aiming to give the best performance possible. In 2002, … Read more
NOTE: This review was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on April 3, 2010. On March 27th, 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 The Badlees along with the Darcie Miner Band, … Read more
This article originally appeared on the Sound Off for Vets website on March 3, 2011 A great concert featuring seven different acts called Heroes Wear Boots. This event will be held on Sunday, March 20th at the Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg. This show will also benefit The Wounded Warrior Project and … Read more
How unseemly for one to tell his own story. Is it propaganda or just frustration that no one other has come come forth to say it before, in this expanding swath of time since I unleashed on the world my own heart and soul. Let’s look first, at what is not there – half of … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on February 2, 2011. With roots that date back to the early nineties, Underground Saints are in no way newcomers to the music scene. That being said, the band has just recently released their debut album Broken Machines and to much critical acclaim. … Read more
Mycenea Worley is a singer/songwriter who regularly plays clubs, festivals, and benefits throughout central Pennsylvania. Her performances usually feature a nice blend of original songs, popular covers, and covers done with her unique arrangement, and always feature her enthusiastic smile, friendly demeanor, and outgoing personality. “A sense of humor and a big smile go a … Read more
Along with the seven-part Badlees story, we’ve included in the group’s profile five related articles. These were written by by several authors on tangential subjects which affected the band through the years, both positively and negatively, and provide added context to their ongoing journey. ~ Full Disclosure by Ric Albano An open and honest revealing … Read more