The WEXT podcast feed. This is where you'll find various pieces of programs that become podcasts you can listen to when away from WEXT.
New American Cuisine Release "Flowers"
Bryce from New American Cuisine talks about their new single, and the first Live and Local at The Linda.
1/30/2024 • 4 minutes, 31 seconds
Saucer Says Not Until Four
Local 518 band Saucer is familiar, and yet new. We talk about their debut album, uncle Joe, music, influences, and more.
12/29/2023 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
Rachel Ana Dobken Talks Acceptance
Asbury Park, NJ is home to Rachel Ana Dobken. Her new album comes in 2024. She talked about its genesis and her father and her work with Elliott Landy.
12/28/2023 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Reese Fulmer Talks About The Year and More
Reese talks about the great year he has experienced with his music and new shows coming.
12/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Tony Moore Awakens
Tony Moore is a musician, songwriter, radio presenter, concert promoter, venue operator. Tony is music personified. He was Iron Maiden's original keyboardist before going off to do his own prog-rock, and session work. He was a member of Cutting Crew in the 80's. Plus, as we learn, he played with Meat Loaf on tour. We learn about his newest projects, including working again with Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and British Lion.
11/23/2023 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Modern English is Up for the Count
Mick and Robbie of Modern English dropped by to talk about their new album, "1-2-3-4." It was recorded not too far from WEXT land. And of course, we discussed the impact of "I Melt With You," on their lives and on fans.
11/22/2023 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Wild Adriatic Rides Again
Hot off releasing two new singles, Wild Adriatic heads to Putnam Place on November 3.
10/22/2023 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Tom Rush Returns to the Eighth Step
Tom Rush returns to Proctor's Eighth Step, the legendary folk singer at the legendary Eighth Step, October 14.
10/9/2023 • 9 minutes, 20 seconds
Kaleidoscape Brings Local 518 to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Kaleidsoscape showcases the Local 518 with songs inspired by the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall created by the artists. I speak with Jessica Bowen who helped create the show.
10/8/2023 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Cassandra Kubinski & Jim Mastrianni Create The Saratoga Sessions
Cassandra Kubinski has found a home in the Local 518 music scene, and has worked with studio producer Jim Mastrianni to create an album that is inherently Saratoga.
9/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
SIRSY to Play at Opalka Gallery Pop-Up
Mel & Rich from SIRSY sat down to chat with me about their fun summer tour. We touched on some highlights, we chatted about "Hell No!" And more.
9/14/2023 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Maria Muldaur Brings Way Past Midnight to The Egg
Maria Muldaur was there when the folk revival was happening in the 1960s. She was part of some of the biggest bands of the mid to late 60s. In 1973, she released the album that would kick off her solo career - into orbit. She's coming to The Egg with a multi-media presentation called "Way Past Midnight."
9/10/2023 • 15 minutes, 32 seconds
Zan & The Winter Folk at Opalka Gallery
Friday, September 8th, we'll be back at the Opalka Gallery for another Pop-Up Beer Garden. We love this event! This week, Zan & The Winter Folk will play with Amanda Case.
9/6/2023 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Sara Milonovich Returns to Caffe Lena
Sara Milonovich returns to Caffe Lena, a venue that is near and dear to her, on September 7th. And in this conversation, she discusses her latest album and reveals that she and the band Daisycutter are working on a new album. So, those going to the show will be treated to some new songs.
9/5/2023 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
Cosby Gibson Releases The Hollow Crown
On the occasion of her single release, we spoke about the song and about her and Tom playing at Art in the Park on September 16th.
9/3/2023 • 5 minutes
Super 400 Finds Spirit in the Sound
Super 400 plays the opening night of the 2023 Opalka Gallery Pop-Up Beer Garden series.
9/1/2023 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
Raul Malo Says Less on new Instrumental Album
Raul Malo of the Mavericks has one of the best voices in rock music. So, why is it his new album is an instrumental album, and why doesn't he sing on it? Find out that, and more in this fun interview where I reveal I imagine I sing as well as Raul when in the shower. (I don't really, but I can pretend. Right?)
8/29/2023 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Peter Hughes Unveils The Linda Fall Pass
Peter Hughes unveiled the Fall Pass, your ticket to every show at The Linda this fall.
8/21/2023 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
Lucy Kaplansky Shares the Story of the Last Days of Summer
Lucy Kaplansky released her latest album about a year ago, and it is filled with songs that resonate and are timeless. She's coming to Caffe Lena on August 3.
7/29/2023 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Reed Foehl Brings Wild Wild Love to Caffe Lena Debut
Reed Foehl has been making music since he was very young. He's been dreaming of playing Caffe Lena since maybe he was 11. His debut was Sunday, July 30.
7/26/2023 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Jontavious Willis Plays the Blues
Talking with Jontavious Willis is always enlightening. He is a big proponent of the music he loves, and wants to keep the focus on Georgia and its musical heritage.
7/19/2023 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
Sierra Hull is Returning to Grey Fox Bluegrass This Weekend
Hear all about the Grey Fox experience from returning performer Sierra Hull.
7/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Mona Golub Tells Us All About Music Haven
Learn all about the 2023 Music Haven season.
7/7/2023 • 16 minutes, 31 seconds
Playin' With Fire Band Rock the Local 518
Playin' With Fire Band have been a band for about 16 years. The line up has changed a bit, and so has their focus. They've been working on some great original music, and are releasing a few tracks. So, we had a chat.
7/1/2023 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Rob Beaulieu Keeps Rockin' The Local 518
Rob Beaulieu may have been around the Local 518 community for a few decades, but he continues to find great joy in making new music. See Rob and his band at The Hollow on June 23.
6/22/2023 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
Old Songs Festival Renews for 2023
June 23-25 at Altamont Fairgrounds, everyone is excited for this year's Old Songs Festival!
6/22/2023 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Capital Pride Presents Pride Fest 2023
Nathaniel Gray of Capital Pride walks us through the ins and outs of Pride Fest, and talks about the important services Pride Fest helps make possible.
5/31/2023 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Caroga Lake Music Festival 2023
Kyle Price spoke with Chris Wienk all about this year's exciting events that make up the Caroga Lake Music Festival.
5/23/2023 • 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Who Are You? Carl Dixon, Lead Singer
Carl Dixon is the lead singer for the Who Tribute band known as Who Are You. See them at The Linda on May 20 (Saturday).
5/19/2023 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Buggy Jive Gets Noticed by Tiny Desk Concert Producers
Buggy Jive sent in his song (and video) for "Don't Quit Your Day Job," and Tiny Desk took notice.
5/15/2023 • 32 minutes, 49 seconds
Saratoga Arts Creates a Space to Create
Thanks to a NYSCA grant, Saratoga Arts is well on their way to refurbishing their space to allow more creation to happen.
5/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Youth Squared Takes On Invasive Species
Three of the team who are presenting a booth at Skidmore's Sustainable Fair on April 16th spoke with Chris about "invasive species," and what we need to know.
4/8/2023 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
The Eddies Are Coming, The Eddies Are Coming!
We learn all about how The Eddies process works, and we learn a few behind the scenes things from Jim and Kelly.
4/7/2023 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Erin Harkes Makes Us Laugh
See Erin when she records her next album, and a YouTube comedy special on March 29th at the Funny Bone in Albany.
3/26/2023 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Mark O'Connor Brings the Crossing Bridges Tour to Albany
See Mark O'Connor with his Crossing Bridges tour at The Egg on March 11.
3/2/2023 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
DJ Hollyw8d Shows Us His Revelation
DJ Hollyw8d's debut single is out!
2/28/2023 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Auyon Teaches Chris How Darlingside Writes Songs
Darlingside has been one of our favorite bands since we first discovered their rich harmonies and incredibly deep songs. See Darlingside at the Egg on March 9th.
2/24/2023 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
Josh Ritter Shows Us the Way to Spectral Lines
Josh Ritter is coming to The Egg on March 5th, and boy is he excited!
2/17/2023 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
Steve Forbert Wonders What a Dog Thinks
Steve Forbert has re-recorded one of the songs from his album "Moving Through America," and he is coming to Caffe Lena on February 11th.
2/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Crys Matthews is a Changemaker
Crys Matthews was scheduled to be at The Linda on February 9th. They've had to postpone it. Soon as we hear when we will let you know.
2/1/2023 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Zan and Belle-Skinner Create a Night of Joni
A Night of Joni songs sung by some of the Local 518's best happening at The Cohoes Music Hall on March 11th.
1/21/2023 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds
DJ Hollyw8d Takes More Music Less Violence to the Next Level
DJ Hollyw8d is helping to make change in the Local 518. He is such a positive force. We are excited to not only follow along but try to amplify the work he is doing.
1/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
Tony Moore Remembers His Mum in a New Song
British singer songwriter, and the former keyboard player for Iron Maiden, wrote a song to remember his mum upon her passing.
11/8/2022 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
Annie Haslam Talks Renaissance
For nearly 50 years, Annie Haslam has been at the helm of the prog-rock band Renaissance. Her amazing vocal range just a part of their sound.
10/25/2022 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
20 Years of The Watkins Family Hour
KC Morris speaks to Sara and Sean Watkins ahead of their October 27th performance at The Egg.
10/19/2022 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Youth Helping Youth - Books For a Better World
Perhaps you have some books with positive messages for youth and teens. This is a great time to pass them along.
10/14/2022 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Marty Wendell to Appear at The Depot in Cambridge
Our good friend, Marty Wendell will be at Argyle Brewing's The Depot in Cambridge on Saturday night (10/8). We chatted about what he's been up to, and learn that he's got some archival material coming out this year, and they'll be working on a new album in December.
10/4/2022 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Wanda Fischer Celebrates 40 Years of Hudson River Sampler
One of my favorite times to listen to the radio is Saturday night. Why? One word: Wanda. And you know who that is!
10/1/2022 • 36 minutes, 11 seconds
We Learn What Mike Grutka Did While He Was Away
Mike Grutka has been spending some time recently creating his latest set of songs, an EP called "While I Was Away." We hear it and Mike tells some of the story behind the making of the EP.