BOB GULLIE
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| The Wave by Lake Luzerne |
September 2nd 5-9pm
Lark Street BID
245 Lark Street Albany, NY
August 23, 2011
September 1st Friday with Bob Gullie
The Lark Street BID would like to invite you to come celebrate Albany's 1st Friday 5th Anniversary this September 2nd from 5-9pm. We will be featuring artwork from local artist Bob Gullie. Join us for this special show with one of the Capital Region's well known artists.
BOB GULLIE
Born in 1951 in South Bend, Indiana, Bob is known for his dreamlike photography and mixed media collages that incorporate surreal elements. His photography is beautifully hand-tinted which allows him to direct and refine the image to better suit his vision. Through mixed media collages, Bob has even greater freedom to create his own world. A local artist located in Cohoes, NY, Bob's collection of artwork being featured at the BID is called "Pieces of Me: Heart to Hand" and refers to the way Bob Gullie uses his emotion when putting together his collages.
September 2nd 5-9pm
Lark Street BID
245 Lark Street Albany, NY
BOB GULLIE
September 2nd 5-9pm
Lark Street BID
245 Lark Street Albany, NY
August 10, 2011
Graffiti6 joins the LarkFest line-up!
We are happy to announce that Graffiti6will join us on the Madison Stage at LarkFEST 2011, bringing our band count up to 13!
Graffiti6 was formed in 2009 by two Londoners, singer-songwriter Jamie Scott and songwriter-producer Tommy Danvers (who goes by TommyD). The band utilizes an uncategorizable mélange of pop, psychedelia, R&B, and British Northern Soul in their songs, and their live shows have earned them a growing devoted fanbase around the world.
“We really are just two musicians enjoying the sound we make,” Danvers says. “It’s a sound that neither of us could make without the other.”
“We really are just two musicians enjoying the sound we make,” Danvers says. “It’s a sound that neither of us could make without the other.”
August 02, 2011
LarkFEST 2011 Bands Announced
Today on Exit 97.7 WEXT, the LarkFEST 2011 bands were announced. There will be two stages this year for the 30th anniversary.
Madison Stage:
Ben Karis-Nix - A local singer, also happens to be a great musician, multimedia artist, illustrator, silkscreen artist. He used to be the co-front man for a Los Angeles based band known as Jupiter Sunrise but then decided to go down the path as a solo artist. He has toured with talented bands such as Hellogoodbye, Coheed and Cambria, The Roots, and many more!
The Landlines - Another local band originating from Hudson, New York. The band is a mixture of country and traditional American roots, but with a splash of rock mixed into their music This band was voted “Best Americana Band” in the 2010 Metroland “Best of Capital Region” issue.
We Are Jeneric - Coming from Altamont, New York, this duo is an indie folk pop band comprised of Eric Krans and Jen O'Connor. Their travels abroad and experiences at home have attributed to their magically folk sounds.
Cody Beebe & the Crooks - A seven man band originating from Seattle, Washington, brings their rock roots to the stage. The band’s music combines rock, blues, and country with an artistic integrity that is mesmerizing to their audiences.
Motopony - Another band coming from Seattle, Washington. Their hard-soul/glitch-folk sounds draws in a crowd. They have stated, “We’re not place specific, but I do think our music is born out of eight months of rain in a year and the love of nature...”
Mike Doughty - Before going solo, Doughty was part of a band known as Soul Coughing, for eight years. Much of his recent music is said to be acoustic arrangements, verbal wit, and convoluted songwriting.
Washington Stage:
Blotto - A local band from right here in Albany, this rock band mixes music with humor. The band technically broke up in 1984, but still actively plays together and reunites to perform in the Capital Region. Blotto was honored by Mayor Jerry Jennings, who proclaimed August 15, 1994 as “Blotto Day” in the City of Albany. In 1995, Blotto was among the first inductees in the Capital Area Musicians Association Hall of Fame.
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra - This 11 piece orchestra, led by Torres, was formed in Amsterdam, New York. They have been presented by hundreds of festivals, performing arts centers, and events annually to perform their original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as Salsa, Meringue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena and Latin Jazz.
Severe Severe - Formed in Los Angeles, California, this band consists of consists of Nico Jordan (guitar, synth, loops, voice & percussion), Mike Capritta (bass & synth), and Bryan Hogan (drums). Their sounds have been said to be tight, driving drumming, relentless movement in the guitar and bass punctuated by short bursts of emotional/electrical release.
Faces on Film - Mike Fiore, originally from Rochester, New York, formed this group in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He is the lead singer and guitarist, and collaborates with other artists. His latest album, "Some Weather", was released in July 2011.
Jason Spooner - This New England based songwriter, was exposed to music at an early age after discovering his father's eight-track tapes. In 2003, Spooner formed a group called The Jason Spooner Trio. This talented group has been busy touring for different acts this past year.
Diego Garcia - Having Argentinean roots, but coming from Detroit, Michigan, Garcia uses his Latin roots with the sounds of 1970s romantic troubadours. He recently released his first solo album entitled "Laura" in the spring of 2011.
Come check out these great bands on September 17th, 2011 at the 30th LarkFEST!
Madison Stage:
Ben Karis-Nix - A local singer, also happens to be a great musician, multimedia artist, illustrator, silkscreen artist. He used to be the co-front man for a Los Angeles based band known as Jupiter Sunrise but then decided to go down the path as a solo artist. He has toured with talented bands such as Hellogoodbye, Coheed and Cambria, The Roots, and many more!
The Landlines - Another local band originating from Hudson, New York. The band is a mixture of country and traditional American roots, but with a splash of rock mixed into their music This band was voted “Best Americana Band” in the 2010 Metroland “Best of Capital Region” issue.
We Are Jeneric - Coming from Altamont, New York, this duo is an indie folk pop band comprised of Eric Krans and Jen O'Connor. Their travels abroad and experiences at home have attributed to their magically folk sounds.
Cody Beebe & the Crooks - A seven man band originating from Seattle, Washington, brings their rock roots to the stage. The band’s music combines rock, blues, and country with an artistic integrity that is mesmerizing to their audiences.
Motopony - Another band coming from Seattle, Washington. Their hard-soul/glitch-folk sounds draws in a crowd. They have stated, “We’re not place specific, but I do think our music is born out of eight months of rain in a year and the love of nature...”
Mike Doughty - Before going solo, Doughty was part of a band known as Soul Coughing, for eight years. Much of his recent music is said to be acoustic arrangements, verbal wit, and convoluted songwriting.
Washington Stage:
Blotto - A local band from right here in Albany, this rock band mixes music with humor. The band technically broke up in 1984, but still actively plays together and reunites to perform in the Capital Region. Blotto was honored by Mayor Jerry Jennings, who proclaimed August 15, 1994 as “Blotto Day” in the City of Albany. In 1995, Blotto was among the first inductees in the Capital Area Musicians Association Hall of Fame.
Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra - This 11 piece orchestra, led by Torres, was formed in Amsterdam, New York. They have been presented by hundreds of festivals, performing arts centers, and events annually to perform their original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as Salsa, Meringue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena and Latin Jazz.
Severe Severe - Formed in Los Angeles, California, this band consists of consists of Nico Jordan (guitar, synth, loops, voice & percussion), Mike Capritta (bass & synth), and Bryan Hogan (drums). Their sounds have been said to be tight, driving drumming, relentless movement in the guitar and bass punctuated by short bursts of emotional/electrical release.
Faces on Film - Mike Fiore, originally from Rochester, New York, formed this group in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He is the lead singer and guitarist, and collaborates with other artists. His latest album, "Some Weather", was released in July 2011.
Jason Spooner - This New England based songwriter, was exposed to music at an early age after discovering his father's eight-track tapes. In 2003, Spooner formed a group called The Jason Spooner Trio. This talented group has been busy touring for different acts this past year.
Diego Garcia - Having Argentinean roots, but coming from Detroit, Michigan, Garcia uses his Latin roots with the sounds of 1970s romantic troubadours. He recently released his first solo album entitled "Laura" in the spring of 2011.
Come check out these great bands on September 17th, 2011 at the 30th LarkFEST!
July 28, 2011
A Look Back at Bands of LarkFEST's Past!
The Lark Street Business Improvement District and WEXT will be announcing the full line-up for LarkFEST 2011 at noon on Tuesday, August 2nd on WEXT 97.7 FM! With the approaching announcement, we thought it would be nice to take a look back at photos of previous headlining bands from the past 30 years at LarkFEST. Pictures were submitted in a recent effort to capture personal memories of LarkFESTs' past. A select number of submitted photos will be chosen to represent the past 30 years of LarkFEST on the official LarkFEST 2011 poster as well the Lark Street BID website and blog. Here is a look back at bands from the past 30 years of LarkFEST!
Malen Band - 1985
Courtesy of Ellen
Capitle - 1985
Courtesy of Ellen
2006
Courtesy of Valerie Webb
2010
Courtesy of Sebastian Barre
Don't forget to tune into WEXT 97.7 on Tuesday, August 2nd at noon to hear the full line-up of bands for LarkFEST 2011, being held on Saturday, September 17th from 10am to 5:30pm.
July 25, 2011
More LarkFEST Through the Years!
More photos from the past 30 years at LarkFEST have arrived and we would like to share a few more! The photos that we have been collecting over the past month are being used on the LarkFEST 2011 poster, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of LarkFEST, happening Saturday, September 17th from 10am to 5:30pm.
Also, keep an eye out on Tuesday, August 2nd for the Lark Street BID & WEXT to announce the full line-up for LarkFEST!
Also, keep an eye out on Tuesday, August 2nd for the Lark Street BID & WEXT to announce the full line-up for LarkFEST!
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| Strolling the Vendors in 1996 Courtesy of Ronald Force |
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| LarkFEST Beer Garden in 1984 Courtesy of Ellen |
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| Hanging Out in the Street in 1985 Courtesy of Ellen |
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| Family Fun at LarkFEST in 1997 Courtesy of John Keegan |
July 18, 2011
LarkFEST Through the Years
We are still collecting photos from the past 30 years of LarkFESTs but as promised we wanted to share a few photos that we have received so far. If you have photos that you would like to share & possibly have included on this year's LarkFEST poster, please email them to bid@larkstreet.org or mail them on CD to the Lark Street BID at 245 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210.
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| 'Rocking On' in 1986 Courtesy of Ronald Force |
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| Guardian Angels watching over LarkFEST 1986 Courtesy of Ronald Force |
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| Getting down at the Silent Disco in 2010 Courtesy of Samantha Bunn |
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| Dancing in the Street in 2010 Courtesy of Sebastien Barre |
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