HAPPENING THIS WEEK - 4/29-4/30

Hey everyone! Sorry for getting behind! Between the holiday and a flooding issue it's been a bit crazy! However; I have asked Mark Bennet to help me out with the show postings, so here they are from Mark! Don't forget we do have some great stuff coming your way!

Friday 4-29
Chaos @ Martini Room
The Cats @ O'Neil's Sports Bar
Beard Of Beez @ Wingz 

Odd Man Out @ Jonathan's Restaurant
Last Call @ Flashbacks
Chris Mollo @ Bobby's 6-10
Dirt Farm @ Our Place
Old Friends @ McGirks
The Revelers @ Number 5
Parlor Cats @ Chips

Saturday 4-30
Burn @ Our Place
Rize @ Bobby's Place
Thousands Of One @ CyberCafe
Beard Of Beez @ PJ's Cafe
Odd Man Out @ Maloney's Halstead PA
Dirty Martini @ Martini Room
Jason Wicks Band @ Hideout
Tanked @ Mosquito
Woodshed Prophets @ Barleycorn Tavern Owego
Solaris @ On The Roxx
Pawn Shop, OCD, and Short Change Band @ Central Hotel & Taven CHOW RUN
Christpher Gennarelli Benefit @ Tonarlo's
Bruce Beadle Band @ McGirks
Half Baked @ Fireside Inn
Randy McStine @ Barnaby's
Ricky and The Blue Shadows @ May's Bar

HIGHLINE FEATURE AND CONTEST WINNER!!!

Here it is! The moment you have all been waiting for!!! These guys are the best! I had a great time interviewing them and I know you are gonna have a great time when you go see them!!!


Without further ado, HIGHLINE!

FEATURE: DENA CRUSH!!!!

It's finally here! 
Here is the second installment of "Southern Tier Scene Presents" with DENA CRUSH!!! 

I have to tell you that Dena is just a great girl! Love this girl, and her talent! This is one hardworking woman! I didn't get to spend a lot of time with the rest of the band, but just like Dena they are all really friendly and fun loving! Not to mention INCREDIBLY TALENTED!! Check them out this weekend on Saturday at the Mosquito Lounge!! You will not be disappointed until they stop and you have to go home!

See what I mean? Awesome right? RIGHT!

A HUGE thank you to Jeff DaBella and Mansion Audio for hosting us, and a seriously huge thank you to guest videographer Grant Burkhalter for doing such an amazing job! (Although you forgot the skinny cam!) 

Check Dena out on her websites, and her shows!!! 

HAPPENING THIS WEEK! - 4/14 - 4/17/11

Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful spring weather! I know I am!! 


Wow you guys are going to be so excited about all the things going on here! I have TWO count them TWO video interviews to share with you this week!! I will have them posted shortly .
It doesn't matter which place you choose to go out because there are some amazing local bands out this weekend so either way... YOU WIN!
(Check back in a little while and I will have band links for you!)

MUSIC NEWS - BENEFITS, CONTESTS, VIDEO INTERVIEWS & OTHER COOL STUFF

WOW! We are getting so WONDERFULLY busy! The video interview with DENA CRUSH went great and I can't wait to share it with you all! We will get it posted for you as soon as it's ready! It's a MUST SEE!!! 

Also, don't forget if you haven't signed up and guessed yet, you still have a couple more days sign up for HIGHLINE'S contest!! Guess who their new front man is correctly (and be the first to do it) and you can win a very cool HIGHLINE T-Shirt and dinner with the band! Details here:  http://southerntierscene.blogspot.com/2011/03/highline-contest-dena-crush-more-coming.html

I received a message from the lovely and talented Laura Ackley asking for a little help with a project she is working on, and we are delighted to help her with it in anyway we can! She is looking for people who are cancer survivors, those who have been lost to cancer, or those who are still battling this horrific disease for a video she is doing. She has written a song and will be selling the song to raise money for cancer. You can contact her @ Lauraackley@lycos.com or on facebook here: LAURA ACKLEY ON FACEBOOK. 

Please help her with this extremely worthy cause. It costs you nothing!!!  

I also received a message from Christine Scott who is helping to organize a benefit. Here are the details on that. Please note that they are also looking for bands to donate their time. Please get in touch with them if you can help, OR just attend the benefit to help this family!!! 

On 4/30/11 tt@ "Tonarlos" in Conklin for "CHRISTOPHER GENNARELLI" who was suddenly taken away from his 3 Young Children,( Car Accident) The Benefit will consist of a Chicken BBQ,Raffles,50/50's,Music, and lots of fun....We need to Raise money for the Kids, Ages 5,3,and 5 months.If you are interested in donating an Item, A check, a Band Willing to donate your Time, or a D.J, and would like to play @ This venue Please Message me...I will call you Back,Thank You, Kim Hammond Gulick, Chris Scott,And the Gennarelli Family...Much Love! ( call CHRIS @ 607-372-9417) 

Head out and check out some of the other bands playing this weekend!  Here is the link to what is going on!!!

http://southerntierscene.blogspot.com/2011/04/happening-this-week-47-41011.html

HAPPENING THIS WEEK!! 4/7 - 4/10/11

Hey Ho everyone! Sorry this is up at the last minute! I have been super busy gathering some killer stuff for your enjoyment! I have for you an interview with THE MACHINE that I am just getting typed up and ready for you! I will also be going tonight to hang out with DENA CRUSH and getting a video interview for you! (I know right??? SWEET!!) This weekend I will be catching up with HIGHLINE for the BIG announcement you have all been waiting for including the contest winner!! And if all of that is not enough for you,  we will be catching up with HOVER for the release of their album!! WHEW! In the meantime, here is what is going on this week so head out and have some fun!!! Oh yeah, keep in mind that for $5-$10 (and sometimes FREE), you can go out for a full nights entertainment, and an XBOX game costs $50 just to sit home in front of your TV (and sometimes the game just stinks anyway). I think the choice is obvious! GET OUT AND ROCK!!!

INTERVIEW WITH THE MACHINE!!!!!

HELLOOOOOOO BINGHAMTON!!!!!! (I have always wanted to stand on the stage at the arena and yell that, even if no one was there!) THE MACHINE was kind enough to give Southern Tier Scene this interview for your reading pleasure! 

As most of you may know, The Machine was a regular act in the southern tier for a lot of years and they truly are phenomenal!!! I have seen the real Pink Floyd in Concert ( yeah, I know, I'm cool like that. ) so I can honestly say that seeing The Machine is as close as  you can get without seeing the original! (And honestly, if you had never seen the original, and no one told you, you would think you were watching Pink Floyd.) They will NOT disappoint you!!! PROMISE! 
I can't even imagine how amazing they are going to be THIS FRIDAY APRIL 8@ THE FORUM with the Binghamton Philharmonic. If you love Pink Floyd, this is a MUST SEE show! Tickets here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000463AEB1DB781
Here is a little something to get you psyched to see them Friday!







Here is my interview with them! 

Southern Tier Scene: What is the current line up for The Machine?

 Joe Pascarell - vocals, guitar

 Tahrah Cohen – drums

 Ryan Ball – bass

 Scott Chasolen - keyboards

 Southern Tier Scene: How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?

” Joe and Tahrah Started the band in 1988. Ryan has been with us for 13 years now. Scott for almost 5 years. Joe met Tahrah in 1985 when she auditioned for a band Joe was in.” 

Southern Tier Scene: I remember in the 90’s coming to see you guys in the local clubs, so I know you have been together for a long time but when did you form your band?

 “The band started in the fall of 1988”

Southern Tier Scene: What inspired you to become a Pink Floyd Tribute band?

Mostly a love of the music. When we started out , it was not our idea to become a "Tribute band". We were just playing the music we loved the most

Southern Tier Scene: What do you feel the most challenging part of being a tribute band has been?

I think it has been running the business. When you start out, you're mostly playing music and as it grows, you have to become a business person. I think this where most bands fail.

Southern Tier Scene: I noticed that you are playing with an orchestra at the Forum here in Binghamton. Is this something you do for every show or is this one special?

We play with symphonies about 3 to 5 times a year. It takes a lot of work to do it , so I would say that they are special.

Southern Tier Scene: Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite venues?

We have performed all over the US , parts of Canada , Israel , South Korea , Europe , Costa Rica. Personally, I love playing in New York City where we are from. But Israel and East Germany stand out for me too. 

Southern Tier Scene: Which songs do you perform most frequently? Do you have a set play list or do you change it regularly?

 I would say the most performed songs are "Wish You Were Here" and "Time". The set list is always mixed up. We keep track of the lists so that when we go back to a venue , we change it up.

Southern Tier Scene: What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?

We very rarely rehearse. We are playing constantly, so we usually work out stuff and sound checks.

Southern Tier Scene: What's your ultimate direction for your band? 

To keep inventing ways to keep it fresh and interesting for us, so it is fresh and interesting for those who come to see us.

Southern Tier Scene: What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?

Do it because you love playing music. Because you will need this love to get you through the difficult times that have nothing to do with music. This is true for most things in life IMO.

( I SO love this answer!)

Southern Tier Scene: Where can people go to find you on-line?

http://www.themachinelive.com/     and      The Machine On Facebook

Southern Tier Scene: Is there anyone you'd like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?

Each other, and our fans!

Southern Tier Scene: Any last words?

If you love Pink Floyd , give The Machine a chance :)

Thank you

And a HUGE THANK YOU to The Machine for taking the time to do this interview for us!!!

HIGHLINE CONTEST, DENA CRUSH & MORE COMING SOON!!

Wow guys, there is so much awesome stuff coming up for you here! Here is a little bit of what to expect next month from Southern Tier Scene. 

So as some of you may know, Highline has a new frontman. The thing is though shhhhhh...... it's a secret! We have teamed up with Highline for a fun contest here's the deal:

 Here are the rules:
1. You must be a Friends With Benefits Club member to guess. 

Sign up here: http://www.highlinerocks.com/friends.html

2. Only one guess per person.
3. You must be the first person to answer correctly in order to win.
*Send your guess to - contest@highlinerocks.com*.
Good luck!

If you are the first person to guess correctly, you win a Highline T-Shirt and Dinner with the band! (I am pretty sure they will even pay for it! ) 

Winner will be announced here exclusively on Southern Tier Scene!

New Video Interviews are coming  including DENA CRUSH a highly awaited band in the area!! This girl is not only incredibly talented, but just adorable too! What more can you ask for??

We are also working on an interview with The Machine! and soooooo much more! Busy, Busy!!!

STAY TUNED!!!!

HAPPINING THIS WEEK!! 3/31 - 4/3/11

Happy HUMP day everybody!!! I know you are all gearing up for this weekend so here is what I have as going on! I received a suggestion to put links for the bands websites on here, so there they are! I do not have links for some of them but when I do have them, they will be posted from now on! As always, check back often for updates!

CHECK THIS OUT!

Last night we headed over to The Wine Cellar in the Weis Plaza on Rano Blvd, Vestal for Open Mic / Acoustic night. If you are all like me, you get home from work on a Monday and just feel like sitting around grumbling that it was a stinky Monday.

Last night has changed that for me forever! Mondays have never been so fun! The Wine Cellar is a cozy, clean, comfy place. There is plenty of safe parking and there is no cover charge to get in. I happened to have ordered a Tanguray and Tonic and trust me, Mary Beth makes one mean drink! (Thanks Mary Beth!!!)

Nice atmosphere, great drinks, what more could you want?

OH YEAH! MUSIC!!!!! There was plenty of that to go around as well! Know what the best part of an Open Mic night is? There is no telling what you might hear. Last night we had everything from America to Ramones, to REM, to The Who and everything in between! You can go and enjoy all the different musicians, or get right on up there and play along!

The whole thing starts early at 7:00 so you can go have a great time, and still make it to bed at a reasonable hour. Once you go, you will never look at Monday's the same way again! Here are some pics to tempt you even further!

MUSIC NEWS - SHOW REVIEWS

Hi everyone! So it was a very busy weekend! A Trillion Lives pummeled Fitzies and was one of the biggest events to hit our area since the Punch Drunk Monkey's reunion show! I still think they needed a bigger venue for the turn out! WOW! Way to go guys and thanks for doing it! Here's a look at what you missed if you weren't there! Of course EVERYONE was there, so, you know.

MUSIC NEWS - BENEFIT FOR LOCAL MUSICIAN & FAMILY

Hi everyone. This doesn't exactly count as a "music" thing, but it effected one of our local musicians Reeve Longcoy and his family. Please attend this benefit!

On February 26th, 2011, the Longcoy familiy lost everything in a tragic fire. On Sunday, March 27th, 2011 there will be a benefit to help this family get back on their feet. The benefit will be held at the Hitchin Post restaurant Rt. 7, Belden Hill, NY. 

$10 adults and $5.00 per child will get you an all you can eat spaghetti & meatball dinner. There will also be a bake sale, silent auctions,games, door prizes, 50/50 other raffles.

Please head out and show your support!!

MUSIC NEWS - LIQUID ME

Liquid Me is a self described "post-grunge, punk-infused, groove-intensive hard rock" band out of Oneonta. Band members Lotus (guitar/vocals), Kris (bass) & Todd (drums) are getting ready for the release of there self titled EP produced by our very own Jeff Dabella of Mansion Audio and mastered by Mike Dominici.

Southern Tier Scene will be catching up with Liquid Me this Friday @ Flashbacks in Binghamton! Also appearing with Liquid Me is Catastrophe Me, and Like A Cat Fight! In the meantime, Liquid Me was kind enough to share this little gem with me! This was recorded live at Mansion Audio and is a rough take but boy don't we love these??? Umm... YES! We do!

Also from Liquid me, check out their Official Video for their Single from the upcoming EP "She Said" Enjoy and we will see you on Friday!

You can also check this out for more info on Liquid Me, and the other bands playing!

http://www.newschannel34.com/content/developingnews/story/Liquid-Me-to-Rock-Hard-at-Binghamton-s-Flashbacks/Y3ZWQtXDXkWBR-qhJOThdg.cspx

HAPPENING THIS WEEK 3/24-3/26/11

Wow are you guys going to have a hard time choosing this week!! I know I am. After being sick last week, I have to tell you I am rip roaring to get up and get out! Here is what we have so far. Clicking on a hyperlink will take you to a feature for that band on Southern Tier Scene!!! Remember to check back often for updates!

BANDS NEEDED FOR SUMMER BENEFIT

Wow what a busy Monday here at Southern Tier Scene! 

John Delola, who most of you remember as the infamous "Summer Slam" promoter is currently looking for bands who may be interested in performing in this years "Shelter Slam". 

Shelter Slam is a benefit for local animal shelters and 100% of the proceeds go to the shelter chosen for that year. Last year I believe 10 bands participated in this worthy cause. It was a great time! Anyway, enough of my chatter. If your band is interested, please contact John Delola @ sk8er7point3@juno.com. There is no set date for the show yet.

MUSIC NEWS - A TRILLION LIVES - ABALIENATION TRIBUTE BAND

 Abalienation helped to open doors for "All Original" bands in this area at a time that local clubs would not book all original bands. They became a staple for the southern tier music scene at its height and they definitely earned this honor.  Make sure you go check this band out! The following Bio was submitted to me by the band A Trillion Lives for your reading pleasure! LOVE THIS!!!!

HAPPY MONDAY!

Happy Monday everyone! Don't think that the weekend is the only time you can go out and have a great time! Tonight you can head on over to The Wine Cellar in the Weis plaza on Rano Blvd for Open Mic / Acoustic night and show off your skills, or just relax and enjoy some very talented musicians! 

We are getting a lot of hits on the page so I just want to say THANK YOU!!! We have some more great bands lined up for you and hope you will go out and check them out! We have an amazing music scene and if you aren't out there checking it out, you are missing some great stuff and some great fun!

FEATURE!!! OTHERS INTERVIEW

Welcome to our very first video interview featuring local favorites OTHERS! It's our St. Patrick's Day gift to all of you! We would like to thank OTHERS for giving us their time to share with all of you a comprehensive look at this killer (excuse the pun) band. There is no need for me to make you read about them when you can watch this! This was shot on location, and we do have some wind noise distortion that we really couldn't do anything about, however; we think you will enjoy it! Let us know what you think!!

HERE'S WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!! 3/17/10 - 3/19/10

Happy St. Patrick's day everyone! It's a very busy night in the area so go celebrate the wearin' o' the green! Who knows? Maybe you will catch a leprechaun!! Some great happenings going on this weekend so we hope you will all head out and check some of these bands out!!

THURSDAY
DIRTY MARTINI @ THE MARTINI ROOM - KIRKWOOD
TANKED @ BATTLE OF THE BANDS - MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, PA
JIMMY JOHN MCCABE @ THE BELMAR - BINGHAMTON
BEARD OF BEES @ MALONEY'S - HALLSTEAD, PA
PAWN SHOP @ BOBBY'S PLACE - ENDWELL
MONKEYS TYPING @ CYBER CAFE - BINGHAMTON

FRIDAY
SLAM @ TOPPERS SALOON - ENDICOTT
ODD MAN OUT @ KELLYS - ENDICOTT
HIGHLINE @ - SIDELINES - JOHNSON CITY
AGONY HILL @ THE STATION - NICHOLS, NY
MOBDAY, BOA, THIS CITY NEEDS A HERO, CURSE OF SORROW @ VOODOO LOUNGE - BINGHAMTON (yes Voodoo Lounge! Really!)
BUTTERFACE @ THIRSTY'S - BINGHAMTON, NY
BAD HAIR DAY @ FLASHBACKS - BINGHAMTON
CITI CATS (JAZZ) - WISE ASH LOUNGE - ENDICOTT
HALF BAKED @ MY UNCLES PLACE - BINGHAMTON, NY

SATURDAY
TANKED @ MOSQUITO LOUNGE - BINGHAMTON
CHAOS @ ANNIES BAR & GRILL
DIRT FARM @ OUR PLACE - MAINE
BUTTERFACE @ THIRSTY'S - BINGHAMTON -  FREE PIZZA & WINGS!!!!
BRIAN WOLFF @ BARNABY'S - ENDWELL

OTHERS INTERVIEW

Yesterday, we filmed our first video interview with local favorites OTHERS. A HUGE Southern Tier Scene thank you to all of them! I am very excited to say that it went very well and I can not wait to share it with you all! They are awesome guys and gave me some great info for you! They also provided me with some awesome little surprises for you that I know you will love! What's that? You can't wait? Well maybe I can come up with a little teaser for you... =) Stay Tuned!

MUSIC NEWS

As I had mentioned in this weeks "HAPPENING THIS WEEK", Rize was listed to play On The Roxx in the paper, however; knowing that this was not the case, I did some investigating and here is what I found out. Rize will not be playing out until April 15th. The reason?

HAPPENING THIS WEEK - 3/10 - 3/12/11

THURSDAY

Bad Weather Blues @ Bobby's Place - Main St , Endwell

Monkey's Typing @ Cyber Cafe - Main St, Binghamton

FRIDAY

Agony Hill @ Flashbacks - State St., Binghamton

Odd Man Out @ Toppers Saloon - Union Ctr Hwy, Endicott

Pierce Creek Rebels, Like a Cat Fight & Dina Conigliaro @ Fitzies - Main St. Binghamton

Brian Wolff @ Johnathans - Hooper Rd, Endwell

SATURDAY

Recycled Zombies, Break of Aggression, Mobday & Signum AD @ On The Roxx - Court St., Binghamton

SLAM @ Mosquito Lounge - W. State St., Binghamton

Beard of Bees @ Martini Room - Grosset Dr., Kirkwood

Blue Shift @ Owego Treadway - 17C Owego, NY

Tanked @ Bobby's Place - Main St , Endwell

COMMING SOON! - OUR FIRST VIDEO INTERVIEW!!

That's right boys and girls! We are rolling now! We will be interviewing Others, Binghamton's premier Horror Band live and in person for your viewing entertainment! Others has received numerous national awards for their music and we are honored to feature them on Southern Tier Scene! Stay tuned!!!

UPDATED - HERE'S WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!

 How completely silly of me! I know who is playing Saturday! It's RECYCLED ZOMBIES, BREAK OF AGGRESSION, MOBDAY & CASTROFATE at On The Roxx -  Main St. Binghamton! I really like this club and I think you all will too! Join me there for a great night!

OK had a few changes to make as it seems everyone is playing on Friday. I can't make it to all of them so pick one and head over to it! Maybe I will be there! The big question of the week is who the heck is playing on Saturday???!!!! Stay tuned for updates!!

HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!! 3/3 - 3/6/11

HERE IS THIS WEEKS RUNDOWN OF WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE SOUTHERN TIER! I MAKE NO CLAIMS ON THE ACCURACY OR QUALITY OF THESE LISTINGS! WHENEVER POSSIBLE, I WILL LIST EVENTS IN CATEGORIES OF MUSIC TYPES.  NOT LISTED? WANT TO BE? LET ME KNOW OF YOUR UPCOMING EVENTS!

Coming soon, Bands highlighted will have been featured on Southern Tier Scene and a link to the feature is provided. 

WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN TIER SCENE!

Welcome to the  Southern Tier Scene blog where we will update you on the areas hottest bands, clubs, and shows! Each week we will highlight a new band and tell you about the members, their music and where  you can catch them next! We will also post whats going on for the week so you can see all of your options for the upcoming week all in one place! There will also be reviews of the shows so you know ahead of time what to expect when you get there! Are you in a band? Would you like to be featured here? Just send me a message telling me a little bit about yourself and how you can be contacted. We will post photos, videos & flyers. Are you looking for a band member? We will post that too! Everything you could want related to music all in one place! All kinds of music will be considered.