Bryen

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What's up! I'm the Digital Managing Editor here at Townsquare Media in Albany. That's fancy talk for 'guy that takes care of the websites and social media'. You can call me Brian, or B6 (we have six people named Brian working here), or even Darwin. Or Jackass as my mom refers to me.I grew up in a place that would (and apparently has) scared the hell out of Stephen King - Hoosick Falls. When I was 19 I packed up everything I owned and drove to Arizona, someplace I'd never been. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2003, and then moved back home to NY. I've bummed around the radio dial in Flagstaff, (briefly Phoenix), Southern Vermont, and Albany NY .You may have known me at one point as Darwin on 102.7 WEQX or as the Darwin half of the Darwin and Cat Radio Show on the new defunct 104.9 The Edge (WZMR) I was on Wife Swap for about ten seconds when Cat was the swap mom. Honestly it was pretty cool :) I have a dog Buster and live with him in downtown Troy, NY Oh and I have 31 tattoos. I think. Feel free to count - unless you're the creepy lady in line next to me in Price Chopper.
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Small Town Tour Kicks Off In Hoosick Falls – Driving Directions

The Small Town Tour kicks off with our first stop as the Sean & Richie Show rolls in to the Falls Diner in Hoosick Falls, NY. If you're a local, then you could find the diner in your sleep but if you're not from Hoosick Falls, we'll help you come join us. 

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Battling Bad Weather – 5 Ways to Enjoy a Rainy Day in the Albany Area

It's raining. You're bummed. What to do? Here's what we like to do when it rains.

Follow Obama’s Albany Visit Via Twitter

President Obama is in the Albany area today and you can follow along on Twitter via hastag #obama518 - a lot of people complaining about the traffic but others commenting on Air Force One

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President Obama Albany Visit: Gives Congress To-Do List

UPDATE @ 1:48:

President Obama, after speaking for 22 minutes, has left the podium at UAlbany. He spoke of the tremendous growth we've had here in the Albany area and his vision for seeing that happen in every American city. He spoke about jobs and creating them - and bringing jobs back home from overseas.

The President also outline a to-do list for Congress, joking that there are only a handful of things on the list so that they aren't overwhelmed. The entire list is posted on the blog of the President via The White House website.

Albany Area Jobs – How and Where to Find Them

So you need a job and you don't know where to look. Fear not! Here are some great resources online to find a new job in the Albany area. Click the title of each resource to visit their site.

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Win A Trip To St Louis To See and Meet Lady Antebellum

 

This summer, Lady Antebellum will  touring and you could join them! Like us on Facebook and enter to win tickets to see Lady Antebellum at the festival and a chance to the band.


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WGNA Playlist – May 2012 Top Songs

Check out the 40 songs in WGNA's rotation for the month of May 2012

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Memorial Day In The Albany Area – What Is Open And What Is Closed?

 

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what's going to be open? Check out our full list of what's open on Memorial Day in Albany below.


Countryfest 2012 Presale Link And Code

Tickets for Countryfest 2012 featuring Eric Church at the Times Union Center can be purchased starting at 10:AM on April 12th 2012.

Date and Time: Saturday, July 7th, 2012; Free outdoor block party starts at 12N, show inside arena begins at 6P

Presale ticket prices:

  • Floor (general admission): $45.00
  • Lower Bowl (reserved seatin
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Win a Trip to Baton Rouge, LA to See and Meet Carrie Underwood

This spring, Carrie Underwood will be appearing at the 2012 Bayou Country Superfest  – and you could join her! Like us on Facebook and enter to win tickets to see Carrie Underwood at the festival and a chance to Carrie Underwood.


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Countryfest 2012

 

 

Please join us - SATURDAY JULY 7TH  at the TIMES UNION CENTER.

Gates will open for the block party on Pearl Street at noon. Entertainment as well as concessions services will be available throughout the day until the arena show begi

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WGNA Playlist – April 2012 Top Songs

Check out the 40 songs in WGNA's rotation for the month of April 2012

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