Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame
Monday, April 28, 2025
Album of the Year Goes to Zan & the Winter Folk for “New Morse Code” SCHENECTADY—The spirit of the 518’s vibrant music scene was alive and loud at Proctors Sunday, April 27 as the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards—fondly known as the Eddies—returned for another unforgettable evening of performances,... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 14, 2025
Schenectady (Feb. 14) – The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards is thrilled to announce the nominees for its seventh annual ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the Capital Region’s vibrant music community, sponsored by MLB and media partner WEXT. The awards ceremony will take place 6 p.m. Sunday, April... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, January 10, 2025
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (Jan. 14) — Universal Preservation Hall is proud to announce the seventh class of inductees into the prestigious Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees celebrate diverse musical genres and contributions to the Capital Region’s thriving music scene. The class of 2025 includes... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her spot in the Capital Region Thomas Edison... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 15, 2024
SCOTIA—When it comes to blues music, Don Wilcock has written the book on it. Literally. The esteemed music columnist, producer and editor will be inducted into the sixth class of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs for his... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 8, 2024
Troy native Nick Brignola was a self-taught baritone saxophonist TROY—Jazz musician Nick Brignola, a renowned big-toned baritone saxophonist, earns recognition as an inductee of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. An artist with his own distinct style, he carved out his niche in the hard-bop mainstream of... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 1, 2024
Intrinsic contributions land her in Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS—The late Jackie Alper embodied the essence of folk music; she was a connector. Throughout her life, with music as her tool, Alper brought people together and brought music to the community. She was a leading... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, February 23, 2024
“Real George’s Backroom” creator joins the Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame ALBANY—George Guarino is an innovator, creator and a man ahead of his time. Before MTV was even a thing, there was Albany’s very own music television show, “Real George’s Backroom.” Guarino’s instinct for timing was apparent:... Read more » ... Read More