“Phantom Power Trip” is the title of local veteran rocker  Rob Skane’s latest CD. Although Skane  is not from the area he found his way to Albany to make it  his home “I had played many shows in other scenes, but something  about Albany and the music scene here drew me too it, so I moved here.” says Skane  and adds ,”It  is close to New York City and to Boston and I was traveling to those places to gig so it just made sense”.  Rob Skane never left and some 20 years later he is  releasing a new cd  on Saturday September 25 at The Ale house in Troy NY with a live performance.This time  with a full band backing him including longtime friend, musician, club owner Howard Glassman. Glassman who Managed Bogies, owns Valentines , and manages The Linda Norris Auditorium/WAMC. His  abbreviated version of musical ventures include Coal palace kings , Grainbelt, and The Dugan’s, a band he and Skane once played in together! (Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited” plays in the distance). In the past Robe Skane has been compared to Paul McCartney, Graham Parker. At the first strum to the last lick it’s a goodtime -homestyle cooked rock record. with heartfelt and heartached songs. As much I really hate to compare it to,but it’s a  compliment to Mr.Skane to say “Phantom Power Trip”gave me that Traveling Wilbury’s/Petty vibe with hints of CCR . By far Rob Skane is one of the most talented performers and original songwriters that Upstate NY has to offer . After 20 years he has only begun his musical journey. For more info go to  www.robskane.net

For  a feature interview and music from Rob Skane tune into www.capitalundergroundradio.com this Sunday at noon and available for stream 24-7  there after!

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