AndyGram518

02/13/2026

Tonight (02.12.26) at 9:00pm on WEXT Radio's Local 518 Show, I've compiled a playlist with songs by Saucer ("Pain is a Virtue"), thelastmiller ("25"), Senior Living ("caught doing things (I shouldn't do)"), Of The Atlas ("Demons"), Grape Juice ("IT'S YOU"), Ferriday ("Sounds Coming Down"), and Reeya Banerjee ("Upstate Rust").

The Attic Classic feature is "I Can Hurt Myself" by Albany rock band Dirty Face, from their 1988 LP 'I Can Hurt Myself (If I Want To)'. That's significant because...

Congratulations 🎉 to Dominick Campana on being one of inductees by the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame into The Eddies Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

Dominick Campana has been a driving force in Albany's music scene for over 40 years as a musician, producer, and audio engineer. From performing with The Fan Club, Names For Numbers, and Dirty Face, to founding Paint Chip Records and producing dozens of local bands, his influence is vast. He has been the head of audio at Valentines, The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and The Egg, collaborated with legendary artists, and continues his work at All Mod Sound and Pro Sound Associates, shaping the Capital Region's sound and music legacy.

The induction class event is at 6pm March 23 at Universal Preservation Hall. For more info and tix go to bit.ly/EddiesHOF2026

08/03/2023

Tonight at 11:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, Andy Gregory has a gem of a playlist...
Grape Juice - "How Are You"
Dustin Sawyer - "Take Me Away"
Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band - "Empire State"
Nick Rossi - "Banking on Nothing"
Peter Annello - "Over Your Shoulder"
Yeah Universe - "Vines"

Attic Classic: The band Can't Say rode in from Guilderland on the third wave ska revival of the late '80s and 90's. Originally a metal band with a couple demo cassettes under their belts, they gradually incorporated the off-beat ska rhythms and walking bass lines with the harder edge of punk and alternative rock, becoming among the bands early on to map out a way to mix the genres together.

Their self-titled debut in 1993 solidified their sound and the core band members of Albie von Schaaf on vocals and guitar, Ian Cipkowski on bass, and Bill Ketzer on drums. For 1995's 'The Kings of Crunchska,' the album added two tenor and an alto sax to the mix.

The Attic Classic is "Boy's Life," the second track off the "Kings" CD.

At 11:30pm 🕧 enjoy a with Alice Sorensen, followed by The Insolent Wi***es ("Birds Aren't Real") & Bryan Thomas [aka Buggy Jive] ("She Loves Slashes") & Corry Loveday ("Humboldt Park") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

07/27/2023

Tonight at 11:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, show host Andy Gregory has the following to burn your ears...
Cassandra Kubinski - "Burn It Down"
RHOSEWAY - "Cloak & Dagger"
Atelo Songs - "burnt out."
Front Biz - "The Mack"
The Gathering Crowd - "Moment"
Steve Candlen and Malcolm Burn - "Shine On"

The Attic Classic: BOBBIE VAN DETTA is not a household name in the Capital Region. It’s possible that is because he’s been hiding in plain sight for many years as part of the local music scene fabric. An accomplished vocalist, guitarist, and bassist, he’s performed with several high-profile regional acts as well as nationally acclaimed musicians and bands. He’s been called in by many artists to lend his talents in the recording studio, working in a wide range of styles – including commercials, and as a jingle vocalist.

He did find time many years ago as a singer/songwriter to produce an album of his own songs. In 1999 Bobbie released ‘My New Hero,’ a 9-track album which showcased his musical abilities. The songs bridged across mainly pop and rock, his expressive, warm tenor accompanied by his guitar and bass work. On the parts not performed by him were several high-profile guest local musicians and singers, creating on whole a dynamic album.

The Local 518 Attic Classic is "Doesn’t Anybody Have a Heart" from 'My New Hero.'

At 11:30pm 🕧 there's a with Amanda Case (aka Amanda Leigh) followed by The Figgs ("I Need A Reason") + The Decadent Royals ("Blood Red Moan") to fill out the hour

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

07/08/2021

Tonight at 11:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio, Andy Gregory 's Show playlist features...
Pink Nois (ft. LONE PHONE BOOTH & Laveda ) - "Silver Sabre"
Taylor Ortiz - "Sunlight (V1)"
STATE CHAMPS - "10 AM"
Simple sin - "Runaway"
Liam Singer - "Heavy Water / I'd Rather Be Sleeping (Grouper)"
Dark Honey - "Death In Your Eyes"

The Attic Classic: Blotto, formed from the ashes of The Star-Spangled Washboard Band, quickly earned a following in Albany and far beyond. Their clever, catchy and humorous songs covered a wide variety of music styles, and their live shows were events not to be missed. The band hung together until 1984, after releasing their final album of musical parody, 'Combo Akimbo,' in 1982.

In 2020, the band was inducted to the NY Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to, or significant impacts on the evolution, development, and perpetuation of the music industry.

Late in 2020, the remaining band members began to release 'The Blotto Live Archive,' newly discovered recordings of complete live shows, beginning with one recorded on Long Island at a club called My Father's Place on June 26 1980. "I Wanna Be A Lifeguard" was becoming a hit, Blanche was still touring with the boys, and the place was packed and rowdy, apparently overrun by upstaters.

Try this at home! - As you listen, close your eyes and pretend you’re part of the upstate contingent in the crowd as Broadway introduces Sarge and the teenage love and death classic, "My Baby's The Star of a Driver's Ed Movie," for the Attic Classic.

At 11:30pm 🕧 there's an At Home 518 Session with alexdgoldberg. Plus, there's a song by Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band ("Dead As It Gets") to fill out the Local 518 hour.

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

06/17/2021

Tonight at 11:00pm 🕚 on WEXT Radio , Andy Gregory 's Show playlist features...
Joan Ah Kelsey - "Let The Spirit Run"
alexdgoldberg - "Stay The Same"
Girl Blue - "Just A Dream"
Sandy McKnight with Fernando Perdomo - "Living On The West Side"
RHOSEWAY - "Deep Valley"
Luxtides - "After"

The Attic Classic: It's 1996. Four guys from high school in Kinderhook decide to start a rock band, get into the Albany punk scene, playing shows. Following line-up changes and a renewed desire to prove to themselves, F*Timmi was reborn. Now calling Albany home, major record label interest in the band was coming from all over the industry. However, the horrible events of September 11, 2001 put any talks of a contract off to the side.

From that side-lined brush with something big, the band decided to step back from touring, and focus on recording what became 'The Shocker' EP, released in the summer of 2002. That got them some commercial radio exposure. But still not signed to a major label, they doubled-down and wrote and recorded the best songs they could, releasing the full length album 'The Middle Class' in 2003. "First In, Last Out" from that album is the Attic Classic.

At 11:30pm 🕧 there's a Local 518 At Home Session with Dominic Orlando, plus there's songs by Sandy McKnight ("Borderline of Love") + Gordon St. ("Motion of the Ocean") to fill out the Local 518 hour.

Tune in 📻 WEXT Radio at 97.7 and 106.1 FM, at 89.1's HD2 station, via 💻 online website stream, or by using the free app for iOS and Android 📱 devices.

07/25/2020

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05/04/2020

Saturday May 9th, it's people! So glad to have a (small) part in bringing with WEXT Radio an ALL Local 518 virtual stage to you :) It's gonna be great fun!

In case you missed it! This saturday we will bring Tulip Festival to you!

Virtual Tulip Festival is presented by Citizens Bank and media partners WEXT Radio!! Head to our Youtube Channel on May 9th at 12noon! Featuring performances by:

The Age
Sawyer Fredericks
Hartley's Encore
Caity Gallagher Music
Melvin the Magnificent
Laveda
Julia Alsarraf
Ampevene
Waitress

Plus Takeout specials from local restaurants, Capital Covers, Tulip Tours, Prizes and more!!

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04/08/2020

In these days of this is how you go to the bank.