WEXT Podcast

Mona and I sat at Music Haven, in the heart of Schenectady's Central Park for a chat about this summer's season. Some really great shows are coming!

Sam Torres has been living along the Hudson River for quite some time. As a musician, and composer, it was inevitable that he'd end up inspired by his time near the river. His latest full work is a masterpiece inspired by the Hudson River, a river that has inspired so many.

John Craigie's 10th album is out. The album, "I Swam Here," is Craigie's 10th studio release and was recorded across sessions in New Orleans and Oregon, blending Gulf Coast influences with his Pacific Northwest roots. Check out this live performance of his new single, "Edna Strange."https://youtu.be/UnSBDUu6qvc?si=ralikQLvIHyL-xo9

Marty Wendell has gathered a fabulous line up of Americana music at Lark Hall on June 20th with the Insolent Willies and the Bluebillies. Plus, Kyla Silk will perform an opening set earlier in the evening at the Eleven.

Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji discuss food, family, music, and their cookbook Heartland Masala.

The 2026 Caroga Lake Music Festival is shaping up to be one of the best yet.

2026 is the year of Keegan James! His new song and video, "Sea Level" is out on May 9. He's playing the Local 518 Stage at Tulip Fest that day. Then on May 22, catch him at the next Indie Whims, too.

Taina Asili's Fever Pitch is to be part of the inaugural Mohawk Hudson Earth Fest, April 25 at Music Haven in Schenectady’s Central Park.

Tom Rush returns to Caffe Lena for two shows on April 26.

Erica Rose, Ky McClinton & Curious Comet to play the next Indie Whims, April 24 at Septembers Too.

See Grainne Hunt and Jules Stewart at the Irish American Heritage Museum (under the stars in the planetarium) Saturday, April 11.

Ria Curley has spent her entire career chasing what feels authentic — in her music and in her life.

Join Super 400, the Abyssmals and more as they play the songs of The Kinks - March 21 at the Cohoes Music Hall.

Caffe Lena, March 7, celebrate women's voices with a diverse and stellar line-up.

Trevor Hutchinson is one of the founding members of the legendary Irish band Lunasa. We talk all about their history, the name, and keeping the flame of traditional Irish music alive, and how they keep it modern and fresh. See the band at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 1.

17 year old London singer-songwriter, Mia Wilks is an artist to watch.

This month, the Swamp Lily Charity Hour supports and celebrates WEXT for its efforts with the Local 518 scene.

Peter Lesser, known for his work at The Egg and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, has written his first book. It's out on February 10th. We talk all about that transition from venue manager and promoter to author. And Peter tells us few of the stories that make McCabe's a special place.

What happens when a cast member intentionally gets drunk, and then the cast puts on a Shakespeare play? Madness ensues! Check out Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare at UPH in Saratoga on January 30.

Ari Hest will be at Caffe Lena on January 23. Hear about his career than spans a couple decades, and his latest projects.