Category Archives: Music
With His Latest CD “Biology,” Ben Vita Aims for the Heart
Ben Vita is a singer/songwriter, percussionist and third-generation professional musician whose music combines the traditions of folk and soul music with the cutting-edge sounds of electronica and hip hop. The result — which can be heard on his solo 2007 CD “Any” and … Continue reading
In the Spirit of Classic Rock and Roll: Scott Sharrard and the Brickyard Band
Scott Sharrard is a singer/songwriter and kick-ass guitar player who fronts his own Brickyard Band. As a longtime member of the Gregg Allman Band, Sharrard has been called “one of the best guitarists in the country” and “Gregg Allman’s secret weapon.” … Continue reading
Sō Percussion at Bard’s Fisher Center
Sō Percussion and The Bard College Conservatory of Music’s Percussion Program will present their Second Annual Spring Concert in the acoustically superb Sosnoff Theater, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Each year, members … Continue reading
Howard Johnson’s Hornspiration: There’s Always Room for Something New
Howard Johnson is a foremost tuba, baritone sax and cornet player who has recorded and toured with an all-star roster of musicians for more than half a century. He got his first break from Charlie Mingus, was mentored by Gil Evans, became … Continue reading
ROLL CD REVIEW: Clark and the Superslicks “New York 1993 – 2003″
Clark Gayton’s curriculum vitae is ridiculous. The multi-instrumentalist and composer has performed on stage and in the studio with everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Prince, Rihanna to Stevie Wonder, Bad Brains to Ray Charles. Even if I don’t know you, I’m willing … Continue reading
Chris Bergson: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Husband, Father Is Living His Dream
The Chris Bergson Band will play at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock on Friday, February 15 at 9 pm. For more information, visit the Chris Bergson website www.chrisbergson.com or The Bearsville Theater. On Chris Bergson’s tenth birthday, his parents gave the … Continue reading
Dues Paid, Jay Collins Hits His Mark with “Rivers, Blues and Other People”
Since becoming a fulltime member of the Levon Helm Band and moving to Woodstock, singer/songwriter, saxophonist and flute player Jay Collins has become a familiar local artist. But the well-respected musician, who married Helm’s daughter Amy and is father to their two … Continue reading
Clark Gayton Remembers 1993 – 2003: ‘The Sweetest Period for Music in NYC’
Clark Gayton plays trombone, tuba, and sousaphone with musicians from Prince to Sting and in ensembles from Steel Pulse to the Mingus Big Band. He was a longtime member of Levon Helm’s Ramble band and has spent the last 10 months … Continue reading





