Riley Johnson is a Ct. based singer/songwriter who has recently released his debut album entitled Running Behind. The full length, put out via Neurotronix Records, is full of passionate gems. Each song carries its own vibe and feel. Riley has crafted an unique sound that encompasses many different genres including folk, Americana, outlaw country and rock. He blends the best of the Laurel Canyon sound with modern nuances to create a singular entity. He is […]
After wrapping up a six week headlining tour, seminal rock band Pixies played an up close and personal appearance on December 10th at College Street Music Hall. Since there were only seven slated dates in North America, Pixies wanted to make each one something special. So they decided to modify the set list for each show drawing from the 90 plus songs they rehearsed from their extensive repertoire. Each show was unique and specially tailored […]
Frank Viele is a wordsmith and storyteller. AMP featured Frank’s No Worries Brewery gig a few weeks ago in the Local Scene section of this blog. We were so impressed that we set up an interview with this up and coming talent. We held a phone interview and Viele was both informative and entertaining. That’s where the storytelling part begins. He can spin quite interesting tales. There were multiple tangents to each question and […]
