After doing a little more research on “Local Legends Live” fest, that got local people talking in other blogs, I just wanted to find out what these festivals are originally supposed to be about. Basically, the whole point of “Local Legends Live” in Albany are for bands that are pretty hot around here. Getting bigger to the point where your band is about to make it big in the music industry. The show is for bands who have accomplished a lot. Some of these bands may not be legends to you, but from the area that they are from, they probably have created quite a legacy in their hometown. This is how EBJ and the other bands on the bill qualifies.

Mike Doughty, who is the former front man of Soul Coughing, he’s being attacked at Nippertown as well. They’re claiming that an out of towner musician shouldn’t headline a local legends fest, when there are other local bands who are legends around here. They think that Mike Doughty headlining the “Legends Fest” takes away the talent from around here, since he is from New York City, and he’s not actually from the Capital District. Excuse me, folks, but to be fair to Mike Doughty, he has performed around the area many times in the past. He has grew a pretty large following around here too, and he has made quite a name for himself in Capital District area. Just because a musician is not actually from this this area, doesn’t mean they aren’t welcome here. There have been out of area bands who have created a large following in the Capital District before, I’ve seen it. Whether you agree with it or not, when an out of town musician/band becomes well known here, that means they are considered Capital District established acts too. Right? Think about it. Mike Doughty is pretty big around here, no matter what you think of it. I listened to some of Mike’s music in youtube and it’s actually very good stuff. Sorry to say guys, but Mike headlining the fest is a good idea.

Some of you say that Mike Doughty is not a legendary musician? Of course, he is! Look at all the stuff he has accomplished over the years, even though it seems that he is unsigned. He did quite a lot and he’s a hard working guy.

Yep, the organizers of this festival are doing good, and they know what they’re doing, clearly. Don’t listen to Nippertown, that’s a shit blog anyway.

As for the previous posts, I was only trying to stick up for EBJ. If I see that the music scene treats EBJ unfairly or criticizes the band in any way, you can expect me to respond and defend them on this blog.

Kev