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In Concert
May 24, 2013 — Josh Homme presides over a dense, textured, unpredictable sound that's equal parts mystery, intensity, beauty and bluster. QOTSA performed ...Like Clockwork in its entirety, plus an assortment of older material, in a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
May 24, 2013 — The folk group brings a fresh sense of wonder to classic bluegrass sounds. Hear three songs from Overmountain Men, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.
May 24, 2013 — The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, More Than Just a Dream.
May 24, 2013 — The Broadway star and actress says that songs "punctuate your emotions throughout your life." Minnelli joins her good friend and Song Travels host Michael Feinstein for an enlightening discussion of her life and the evolution of her approach to song.
May 24, 2013 — Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was host Marian McPartland's second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charming performance of "Very Early" and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest.
The UpNorth Concert Hall specializes in recordings of live performance in regional venues. Listen to guest artists or submit your own digital audio from your garage band, string ensemble, church choir or poetry slam.
Latest Performances
Minor Swing live in the studio at NCPR
Potsdam's Minor Swing brings their "Gypsy Jazz" back to NCPR's Studio
Canton, NY, Jan 18, 2013 — Potsdam's Minor Swing warmed up a sub-zero morning in the North Country with their own take on Django Reinhart-inspired "gypsy jazz" as they played live in our studio. Go to full article
Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys onstage at Indian Lake. Photo: Barb Heller
NCPR Music Video: Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys live in Indian Lake
Indian Lake, NY, Sep 10, 2012 — August 20, 2012 was a great night at the Indian Lake Theater. Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys were rocking the house, and NCPR was broadcasting the concert live. If you missed the show, here's a little video sample--two songs recorded and produced by NCPR's Joel Hurd, and used by permission of the performers. Watch them play "If It Ain't Cajun I Ain't Gettin' Up" and "You Don't Know What I Know." Go to full article
A Musical Gift for All with the GFSO
Dec 25, 2011 — The Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Charles Peltz, and the GFSO Children's Chorus perform holiday favorites. Recorded live at Glens Falls High School December 11, 2011. Go to full article
The Acoustic Brothers
The Acoustic Brothers' anti-smoking song
Waddington, NY, Nov 17, 2011 — The Acoustic Brothers are a quartet from Waddington, NY. They recently partnered with the St. Lawrence County Tobacco Program to record an anti-moking song. Go to full article
The Orchestra of Northern New York performs Alton Clingan's Circle of Faith
Potsdam, NY, Apr 09, 2011 — The Orchestra of Northern New York under the direction of Kenneth Andrews performing Alton Clingan's Circle of Faith - The Words of Chief Seattle. Featuring The SilverCloud Singers with Leader Kevin Tarrant, Narrator Darren Bonaparte, and James VanDemark, Double Bass. Go to full article
A North Country Christmas with the Glens Falls Symphony
Dec 24, 2010 — The Glens Falls Symphony, under the direction of Charles Peltz, is joined by the GFSO Children's Chorus and singer & fiddler Lissa Schneckenburger and guitarist Bethany Waickman for a concert of holiday favorites. Recorded December 12, 2010. Go to full article
Mark Elliot
Singer-songwriter Mark Elliot on String Fever (Hour 2)
Sep 23, 2010 — Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mark Elliot gave a brilliant performance on String Fever with Barb Heller. This is the second hour of the program. The North Country's own Roy Hurd, an old friend of Mark's, joined in the lively conversation between songs. Go to full article
Mark Elliot
Singer-songwriter Mark Elliot on String Fever (Hour 1)
Sep 23, 2010 — Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mark Elliot gave a brilliant performance on String Fever with Barb Heller. This is the first hour of the program. The North Country's own Roy Hurd, an old friend of Mark's, joined in the lively conversation between songs. Go to full article
Going Home performed by Dead Men's Hollow
Plattsburgh, NY, Aug 29, 2010 — Going Home was written by Pat Duniho, a North Country native who grew up alongside the Au Sable River in view of Whiteface mountain. He now lives in Plattsburgh, NY, where he's raising a daughter, teaching high school art, making his own instruments (including a fiddle and a mandolin,) painting, and writing songs. His daughter-in-law plays fiddle for DC-based Americana bad Dead Men's Hollow. The song will appear on their new CD, Angels' Share, due to be released September 21. Go to full article
The Elegua Duo
Movements II and III from the Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor by Rachmaninoff
Old Forge, NY, Jul 11, 2010 — The Elegua Duo, Pianist Claire Black (from Long Lake) and Cellist Ginevra Ventre, performing Movements II and III from the Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor by Sergie Rachmaninoff at A Cabin in the Woods in Old Forge, NY. Go to full article
