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15 Group Band Photo Cliches and What They Really Mean

15 Group Band Photo Cliches and What They Really Mean

by Advocate Staff | Jun 6, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music, News

There’s only so many ways to take a group photo of a bunch of musicians — we know this because we see a lot of repetition in band publicity photos. How is it that creative and talented musicians across the planet keep coming up with the same band photo over and over...
Is This 8-bit Drone Gypsy Jazz Trio For Me? Music Genres Defined

Is This 8-bit Drone Gypsy Jazz Trio For Me? Music Genres Defined

by By Kristin Palpini | Jun 6, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music, News

It’s okay to be stumped when your friend invites you out to see his favorite math rock funk band — tonight with a Zydeco guest washboard player! The variety of musicians in the Valley is immense, and so is the range of music they play. So, if you ever wondered whether...
Nightcrawler: (Holly) Miranda Writes

Nightcrawler: (Holly) Miranda Writes

by Gary Carra | Jun 6, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Columns, Music, Nightcrawler

 Carrots enhance the eyesight. Spinach helps you grow big and strong. And cranberries … make you rock?”It’s how I learned to play guitar back when I was 14,” explains the 33-year-old singer-songwriter Holly Miranda. “I was on a...
Proper ‘Grammer: For one Valley newcomer, singing telegrams is both an art and a business

Proper ‘Grammer: For one Valley newcomer, singing telegrams is both an art and a business

by Hunter Styles | May 16, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Music, News

Adhamh Roland has the look down pat: black-jacket tuxedo, bowler hat, and a friendly twinkle in his eye that speaks volumes. “Yes,” his smile says, “I have an accordion. Yes, I show up unannounced, bearing a special message from someone you know. And yes, I’m going to...
Nightcrawler: Storm Front, New England notables converge on Max Cap; is Tony Sitler about to rock with AC/DC?

Nightcrawler: Storm Front, New England notables converge on Max Cap; is Tony Sitler about to rock with AC/DC?

by Gary Carra | Mar 14, 2016 | Articles, Arts, Columns, Music, Nightcrawler

A “Perfect Storm” is slated to touch down at Chicopee’s Maximum Capacity this Saturday, March 19. Sorry, Walmart, but there will be no need for folks to stock up on water, batteries, flashlights,Vaseline or whatever else all those alarmist types go scurrying around...
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