rocked their hour long set. Playing hits such as This Disorder and Good Old Days, The Features executed their psychedelic, grunge sound with style. The band's foot tapping tunes echoed around the raddest venue in the Capital Region- the Plaza. The Empire State Plaza; which connects the EGG Center for the Performing Arts, the Corning Tower, the New York State Museum, the Capital Building, and several war and emergency service memorials, is decorated by artwork and gardens. Concert go-ers enjoyed not only the sounds of the night, but also the sights. the plaza across the water
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While studying abroad in Tanzania last semester my classmates and I learned a lot about international development and aid. We saw first-hand that providing aid is a complicated topic involving moral codes and cultural sensitivity. Relief work can sometimes cause more harm than good.
b&w photographs courtesy of Steven Schultz Photography Good Fiction, the dynamic, alternative rock trio, is taking Upstate New York one venue at a time. From the Fuze Box in Albany to Troy's RPI Union to Upstate Concert Hall of Clifton Park, Good Fiction has spent this season electrifying the Capital Region with their garage rock feel and compelling live act. The band consists of members Patrick Grace (Vocals, Drums), Alex Wollyung (Guitar), and Taylor Abbitt (Bass). Their sets include novel covers of The White Stripes, Alt-J, and Black Keys as well as several satisfying originals (most notably "Bassline", the band's first single, which can be found here). The band's most recent performance occurred at The Hollow + Kitchen where they opened for Mirk. The Venue- The Hollow Despite its numerous competitors on N Pearl Street, The Hollow has become one of Albany's brightest nightlife locations. This versatile spot hosts a bar, restaurant, and music venue (called The Low Beat) as well as modest prices and friendly staff. The wooden front room is accented with black trim, metal signs, and mason jar-ed light bulbs for a modern take on homey ambiance. Beyond the dining and bar sections is a small room coated in black which holds a billiard table, bar, and rugged stage. Colored lights pop on exposed pipelines and play across musician's faces as they perform. Fairy lights strung above the bar soften the night club vibes as bands like Good Fiction command audiences of up to 200 people. The Show- June 13th, 2015 Electric player, Alex Wollyung, impressed with his quick, accurate finger work, string-bending wails, and fondness for the whammy bar. His use of pedals and placement embodied the desired tone and filled the stage with vibrant musical lines. Wollyung played with intense fervor, conquering zig-zaging themes intently and without mistake. Screams erupted from the audience as Wollyung concluded particularly intricate sequences. The complexity of his playing makes you wonder how he manages to take up only the optimal amount of melodic space. Wollyung's playing showcases his abilities while simultaneously complimenting those of his bandmates'. |
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AuthorLaura Johnson is a junior writing major at Houghton College. Laura writes for The Houghton Star, Mousailink, and One Mission Society. This virtual space is a journal of things that matter to her; tales, musings, wanderings. |