Founders Entertainment, Live Nation and Howard Saffan are bringing the sophomore edition of the Sound On Sound music festival back to beautiful Seaside Park in Bridgeport on Sept. 30th and Oct. 1. The inaugural fest last year was a huge success even though there were many difficulties in the execution. That is totally expected for a first take. The organizers have learned what pitfall to avoid this time and vow to make thing run smoother […]
The Ct. based blues/rock ensemble The Name Droppers drop their new full length entitled Name Droppers II released on Rick Demko’s NeuroTronix Records. The album was recorded at Horizon Studios and produced by the esteemed Vic Steffens. The Name Droppers consist of Rafe Klein (Guitar/Vocals), Bobby “T” Torello (Drums/Vocals), Scott Spray (Bass) and Ron Rifkin (Keyboards). AMP has featured the band several times in the past. Most recently, on April 17th when we reviewed their amazing and […]
On February 11th, the divine Carole Sylvan brought her soulful voice to Cafe 9 in New Haven. Accompanied by the indomitable Name Droppers, Sylvan performed a ten song set of original songs and first-rate standards. Cafe 9 is the perfect venue to catch Sylvan. The legendary venue has a certain intimate flair. This particular night the house was full and the buzz strong. Opening up the evening was Rocky Lawrence. Lawrence delivered a dynamic set of […]
