Niki Kaos
Interview by Niki Kaos. “Words Fall Short” is the newest album from tenor sax cat Joshua Redman. At times upbeat and wildly intricate, and other times atmospheric and moody, it’s a must-listen for jazz fans. And lucky for some of us, Joshua has the quartet on tour, playing mostly songs from the album, and adding […]
Joanne DelCarpine – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. Joanne DelCarpine’s music caught my ear when I heard her at 344 2nd Street’s Original Music Open Mic. Her sense of rhythm, arrangements, and playful lyrics are complemented by a voice that pulls your attention to the stage. I had to introduce myself. The 518 […]
Words and Photography by Niki Kaos. Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) kicked off the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival with a deliciously fresh and captivating trio. Antonio Sánchez (drums), Béla Fleck (banjo), and Edmar Castañeda (harp) took the stage to bring their May 2025 debut album, “BEATrio,” to life. I never imagined the possibilities of those three […]
Hyprov Improv Show – Universal Preservation Hall – Interview – by Niki Kaos. An evening of unpredictable hilarity awaits you as Universal Preservation Hall welcomes a new style of comedy show – “Hyprov!” Audience members are invited to participate in hypnosis on stage and then perform improv routines with one of the greatest spontaneous comedic […]
WAMM – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. RRX: And we are in business. NK: Very cool. RRX: All right, time to get excited. You don’t sound excited enough. Get excited! NK: I gotta be honest, it’s a little daunting to be on this side of the interview because it’s been a little bit. […]
WAMM FEST 2025 LAUNCHES POWERFUL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN MUSIC AT THE HANGAR IN TROY Festival Co-Produced by Kaos Industries and Peak Music Studios in association with RadioRadioX and The Xperience Troy, NY On Sunday, September 14, The Hangar in Troy will come alive with the sounds of powerful harmonies, blazing guitars, and fearless voices […]
Dave Smassanow – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. I met Dave working on custom merch orders for my WAMM group, then quickly figured out he’s holding down the low end for Albany-based rock band Hard Luck Souls. These guys really deliver the goods when it comes to hard-hitting beats and guitars with just […]
Rob Smittix at Large has premiered and by clicking the video below you can watch the madness for yourself! This pilot episode had guests Peggy of Troy and Niki Kaos! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!
I’ve been seeing Kristian Montgomery posting a new song almost every week on the social media sites, and they are all pretty darn good. Hardship and survival, life and love, the visceral emotions of these experiences are heard through songs inspired by storytelling. I figured it would be good to learn more about what is […]
Andy Falco – An Xperience Interview – by Niki Kaos. The Infamous Stringdusters perform jaw-dropping, innovative musical arrangements with agility and dynamics that seem otherworldly when witnessed live. Melding bluegrass and Americana styles with unconventional genre-bending flair, each concert is a unique experience, bringing a palpable energy and danceable groove. The Stringdusters are bringing their […]
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