Martin Sexton: Musical troubadour
Martin Sexton
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SARANAC LAKE — A native of Syracuse, Martin Sexton grew up on the timeless sounds of ’70s radio, from Stevie Wonder to Led Zeppelin (who led him toward blues legends like Howlin Wolf and Willie Dixon). Sexton eventually migrated to Boston, where he began to build his following singing on the streets of Harvard Square and gradually working his way into the club scene. His 1992 collection of self-produced demo recordings, “In the Journey,” was recorded on an old 8-track in a friend’s attic. He managed to sell 20,000 copies out of his guitar case buskin. As Sexton recalls, “All those one-dollar bills I saved to make that record was the best eight-hundred bucks I ever spent.” His captivating performances led to a bounty of Boston Music Awards and the National Academy of Songwriters “Artist of the Year” award. 1996 saw Sexton release his first full-fledged studio recording, “Black Sheep,” which remains an active favorite among fans. While the acclaimed Atlantic label debut, 1998’
» Full StoryAn Fleadh Na Eire ... The Festival of Ireland
LAKE PLACID — Expect plenty of shamrocks and green, white and orange at the Olympic Ski Jumping Complex in Lake Placid this weekend, as Aiseiri Productions presents The Festival Of Ireland (An Fleadh Na Eire) Aug. 30 and 31.
This Irish
Georgeanne Gaffney exhibit on display at Bluseed through Sept. 13
SARANAC LAKE — Artist Georgeanne Gaffney is currently being showcased at a solo exhibition of her work at Bluseed Studios through Sept 13.
The collection was created specifically for Bluseed’s wall space and lighting, honoring the arti
Rutabaga fest slated for Sunday in Keene
KEENE — The First Annual Great Adirondack Rutabaga Festival, sponsored by Adirondack Harvest and the Adirondack Farmers’ Market Cooperative, will be held at Marcy Field in Keene from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31.
The rutaba
Mountain bike racers head to Whiteface this weekend
WILMINGTON — Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will host the Third Annual 5 Kilometer Downhill Mountain Bike Race, presented by High Peaks Cyclery, at noon on Sunday, Aug. 31.
This National Off-Road Bicycle Association-sanctioned event
Classic Chevy cars roll into Lake Placid this weekend
LAKE PLACID — The Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Lake Placid will once again be the site of the Adirondack Classic Chevy Club and Lake Placid Ski Club’s 26th Annual Olympic Car Show and Parade this Saturday and Sunday.
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Route 30 work finished
Heritage Museum Opening
Champagne at town board
obesity conference
Envoye a Maison
plaque from Gov. Paterson
Melted Down
30-Miler