Don Barber Interview Don Barber And The Dukes
Don Barber And The Dukes have long been regarded as one of the most popular Syracuse rock ‘n’ roll groups of the 1960’s. In fact the group is still performing these days. Don Barber talked with us about the history of his group. Q – Don, where do you base yourself out of these days? A – Homer, New York. Homer and Cortland, New York run right in together. Q – Why did you call the group Don Barber and the Dukes? Why not just The Dukes? A – Well,…...
Mark Macri Interview local guy who’s made good
He’s a local guy who’s made good. He’s toured the U.S. He’s toured Europe. Celebrities are in attendance when he performs. Maybe you’ll remember some of the bands he was in – the Allnighters, Train Wreck, Slim Jim Stew, The Brendan Van Epps Band, Mark Macri And Mother Funk. We are talking about Mark Macri. Q – Mark, you don’t call Syracuse, N.Y. home anymore. You now live in Celebration, Florida. Why did you leave Syracuse? What’s in Celebration, Florida? A – Well, a friend of mine actually talked me…...
David Plaine Interview The Dixie Kats
For the past several years this band has been a staple at the Cornell University Alumni re-unions and pre-game Alumni activities during the Cornell Football Season Home Games. The band has also performed at outdoor summer concert venues in the Central New York area, playing at the Gazebos of Homer, Dryden, Auburn, Myers Point State Park, Owego, Corning and Groton. They’ve also been featured at Fat Cats Comedy Club and Restaurant in Corning, New York and over the past 5 years, for the Historic Sports Car Racing Association at the…...
Rob Hoston Interview The Billionaires
It’s Saturday night in Syracuse, New York and “The Billionaires” are performing at Lucy’s, in the Holiday Inn, Carrier Circle. This band is so special. They know what it takes to grab an audience’s attention and they genuinely enjoy the music they’re playing – and the audience can sense it. Billionaires guitarist Rob Hoston talked with us about his band. Q – Rob, let me run something by you. I’ve been told that going out is now passé. You’re out there playing all the time; have you found that to…...
Mark Doyle Interview
Mark Doyle is well-known in both the Syracuse and Central New York music circle. He’s been a fixture in Syracuse Rock ‘n’ Roll since his days with “Jukin’ Bone”, a band that went on to sign with RCA Records. Mark Doyle has made quite a name for himself around the world actually. He did session guitar work for Hall and Oates, Leo Sayer, and Judy Collins to name just a few. That’s Mark singing background vocals, which he also arranged, on “Straight From The Heart” by Bryan Adams. He recorded…...
Nick Gravelding Interview Frostbit Blue
They formed their band in one of the coldest places in New York State—–Oswego, New York in the 1980’s. They went on to record 2 popular CD’s, “Ice Breaker” and “Just What The Doctor Ordered” which sold over 18,000 copies in 2006. The band is called “Frostbit Blue”. Guitarist Nick Gravelding spoke with us about the history of the group. Q – Are you the guy who put “Frostbit Blue” together? A – Yes. I’m the only original member in the band. Original meaning I started the band 20 years…...