WEXT Podcast

2026 is the year of Keegan James! His new song and video, "Sea Level" is out on May 9. He's playing the Local 518 Stage at Tulip Fest that day. Then on May 22, catch him at the next Indie Whims, too.

Taina Asili's Fever Pitch is to be part of the inaugural Mohawk Hudson Earth Fest, April 25 at Music Haven in Schenectady’s Central Park.

Tom Rush returns to Caffe Lena for two shows on April 26.

Erica Rose, Ky McClinton & Curious Comet to play the next Indie Whims, April 24 at Septembers Too.

See Grainne Hunt and Jules Stewart at the Irish American Heritage Museum (under the stars in the planetarium) Saturday, April 11.

Ria Curley has spent her entire career chasing what feels authentic — in her music and in her life.

Join Super 400, the Abyssmals and more as they play the songs of The Kinks - March 21 at the Cohoes Music Hall.

Caffe Lena, March 7, celebrate women's voices with a diverse and stellar line-up.

Trevor Hutchinson is one of the founding members of the legendary Irish band Lunasa. We talk all about their history, the name, and keeping the flame of traditional Irish music alive, and how they keep it modern and fresh. See the band at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 1.

17 year old London singer-songwriter, Mia Wilks is an artist to watch.

This month, the Swamp Lily Charity Hour supports and celebrates WEXT for its efforts with the Local 518 scene.

Peter Lesser, known for his work at The Egg and the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, has written his first book. It's out on February 10th. We talk all about that transition from venue manager and promoter to author. And Peter tells us few of the stories that make McCabe's a special place.

What happens when a cast member intentionally gets drunk, and then the cast puts on a Shakespeare play? Madness ensues! Check out Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare at UPH in Saratoga on January 30.

Ari Hest will be at Caffe Lena on January 23. Hear about his career than spans a couple decades, and his latest projects.

Come join us with our friends at Indie Whims!

Join Will Gordon and a bunch of other super cool musicians for Volume 3 of the Beats & Eats series at Unihog on January 3, 2026.

Join us for a special night dedicated to a great cause.

Saratoga Local 518 band Tops of Trees release their full length album, "Do Something."

The Bluebillies celebrate the release of a new single and their holiday show at The Strand on December 13th.

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams is coming to Proctors Eighth Step for their holiday show on Saturday, December 6th.

We know Carolyn Shapiro for her amazing banjo playing, her songs and wonderful voice. But her day job has been very stressful of late. She works at Comfort Food Community in Greenwich. They're out on the front lines of the current issue of food insecurity, helping people in Washington county to stay as well-fed as possible.