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Stephen T Lewis

New York, Rochester
As seen in: Nature, Frontiers, Ultimate Classic Rock, Mondaq, National Geographic France, Something Else Reviews, NYS Music
Covers:  Rock and Roll history, instruments, bootlegs, recordings, analysis.
Talk from the Rock Room website, Radio Show and Podcast. Upcoming rock bio in the works...

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I am a creative writing major from SUNY Brockport and freelance writer from Upstate New York, I maintain a music-focused site called Talk From the Rock Room as well as a weekly radio broadcast of the same name. I have contributed to NYS Music, UpstateLive Music Guide, Ultimate Classic Rock and Something Else Reviews.

My focus is rock history, instruments, live recordings and making musical connections through my writing. I compose liner notes, bios, press releases and in depth musical analysis…

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The Day the Band's Richard Manuel Was Found Dead

The Day the Band's Richard Manuel Was Found Dead

Early in the morning of March 4, 1986, one of the most recognizable and emotive voices in rock and roll was s…

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Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973

Revisiting Watkins Glen Summer Jam 1973

It was the Summer of 1973, the 'Hippie movement' of the 1960's still existed, but only in isolated pockets, t…

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Now Playing - Memphis '69 - The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival

Now Playing - Memphis '69 - The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival

"We Don't Know What the Heat Says, But it's Cool to Dance." Flickering on the flat screen of the 'rock room' …

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Forgotten series: Bobby Charles - Bobby Charles (1972) | Something Else!

Forgotten series: Bobby Charles - Bobby Charles (1972) | Something Else!

New Orleans native Bobby Charles, long a proponent of the genre of music lovingly referred to as swamp pop, r…

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Between the Lines: Chris Hillman- 'Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito and Beyond'

Between the Lines: Chris Hillman- 'Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito and Beyond'

For the most unassuming member of the band the 'Byrds', Chris Hillman has made a most indelible mark on rock …

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20 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Plays at President-Elect Clinton's Inaugural Concert

20 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Plays at President-Elect Clinton's Inaugural Concert

While often the focus of critics who ruminate about his lyrics, exaggerate his love interests, or question hi…

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Little Feat’s Bill Payne Talks “The Last Farewell Tour,” Coming to Fairport May 30

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By Stephen T Lewis
| NYS Music
Rock and Roll legends Little Feat are bringing “The Last Farewell Tour” to the Perinton Amphitheatre in Fairport on Saturday, May 30. Joined by special guest Molly Tuttle the evening is sure to be a rustic stomp of rock, blues, and honky-tonk jamming. NYS Music checked in with Bill Payne during the group’s extended tour to talk about what this musical finale means for Little Feat, his future creative pursuits, and what fans can expect in Fairport on May 30.
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Iron & Wine and I’m With Her Bring Robin’s Egg Tour to Beak and Skiff

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By Stephen T Lewis
| NYS Music
In a landscape tailor-made for biophilic contemplation and homespun song, I’m With Her and Iron and Wine collaborated for an evening of storytelling and alchemic harmonizing. The final show on their co-headlining Robin’s Egg Tour at the Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, NY was an ebullient and poignant evening of music. No flash and dash, just a collaboration of talented songsmiths sharing their wares with an attentive and eager venue of music lovers.
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Compilation of riverine water quality data from the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, northeastern Australia - Scientific Data

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By Cassandra James, Zoe Bainbridge, Stephen T Lewis, Shuci Liu, Rebecca Bartley, Robert Bramley, Matthew Cross, John Faithful, Heather Hunter, Stephen Mackay, David McJannet, Richard Pearson, Reinier Mann, Renee Gruber
| Nature
Abstract This manuscript describes the collation of available water quality data from the freshwater reaches of surface streams within the Great Barrier Reef catchment area, northeastern Australia. This compilation represents one of the most comprehensive online datasets for historical tropical and subtropical freshwater quality around the world.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Transcontinent Record Sales in Buffalo, NY was my first job as a journalist. I composed PR for for our local and national roster of artists.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Distorting the truth.

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