Blue Beard 05/20/08

The votes have been tallied, and Descending Angel is PirateCNY's 2007 Band of the Year! The band's track "Hurricane of Hate" was our most downloaded tune over the past year. What does that mean? Well, for starters, Descending Angel wins a recording package from SubCat Studios, the coolest and best group of guys... More

Blue Beard 09/21/07

Happy Friday! We're adding new stuff every day to PirateCNY.com. Please join us in welcoming our newest bloggers, Amanda 315 and Caffeine Addicted Insomniac. Amanda will rap about all things music, from pit level. And the Insomniac's "Nap-time" blog has already become a unique collection of rants on... More

Blue Beard 09/14/07

Hey all! PirateCNY.com has reached record numbers of visitors in the past couple of months. And to thank you all for your friendship, we've added more to love... NEW CONTEST: Remember last year's download contest? Well, PirateCNY and SubCat Studios are teaming up again. This time, the most downloaded band on... More

Blue Beard 12/23/06

I know, I know.... there isn't any snow on the ground... it doesn't feel like Christmas. Well, you're not the only one who's not happy. Our kids are quite upset with the dreary drizzle and muddy landscape. All they want to do is build Frosty the snow-pirate, but they can't. The pirate-ship sleigh will have to sit... More

Blue Beard 11/22/06

Don't forget...TONIGHT! Mezzanotte Lounge, 658 N. Salina St., from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., check out Bitch Cassidy (with Ashley Cox) and special guests The Great Divide and The Scarlet Ending. It's only three bucks at the door. This Wednesday and every Wednesday night at Mezzanotte are sponsored by... More

Blue Beard 11/17/06

There's new stuff on PirateCNY.com! We've got a brand-new edition of Inside the 315. Will Charlie Dee return? Will Dr. Wright control the i315 universe? You'll only find out if you watch. Also, check out this week's Band of the Week, The Spaces, and their tune "Wendy Wendy," from the album "Pound of... More

Blue Beard 11/03/06

Welcome to Friday... This week's Band of the Week is Liverpool three-piece rock act Forbidden Dawn. They've got loud guitars. They've got drums. They've got a tune called "Find the Way," which you can download free from PirateCNY.com. So here's the big news: Our PirateCNY banner arrived on Monday, and we... More

Blue Beard 10/27/06

Thanks go out to a reader, who sent in this very pirate Halloween picture. We don't know who carved this beauty, but we appreciate the pic. Happy Halloween! [img]tK1161978014t4542609e4bb04.jpg[/img]... More

Blue Beard 10/20/06

Molly's Way, a trio from Utica, is our featured Band of the Week on PirateCNY.com! Check out this punk three-piece and their tune, "Neverending," and let them know what you think by posting your own comments on their page. Is that all? Well, of course not. We've got new pics up from our visit to Coleman's. We've... More

Blue Beard 09/28/06

Yello, there! Come check out Count Blastula at Manhattan's tonight! Ladies drink free from 10-11. No cover. Wanna know how cool Blastula is? They helped us out when we first launched by being the first band to don eye patches! They're groovy, fun, and one of our favorites. Check out this... More

Blue Beard 09/19/06

As you may know today (Sept. 19th) is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! We are stoked because now we have the opportunity to talk like pirates all day long... and no one can reprimand us for it since it is a legally sanctioned celebration. OK... maybe not. But it's still great fun. example: BOSS: Where is... More

Blue Beard 09/15/06

PirateCNY.com's got new stuff for Friday.... In our newest episode of "Inside the 315," correspondent Ivy Leaf takes on the Great NewYork State Fair. Don't miss it! Please welcome our newest blogger, Adam Lutwin. In his blog, "Peace in the butt crease," you'll find the story of a young teacher in the big... More

Blue Beard 09/11/06

Sounds like a weekend shaping up in Sterling. We thought you'd be interested in hearing about this: MoonGrass Productions Proudly announces the Second Annual Quixotic Music Festival: MoonGrass Harvest Party at Sterling Stage Kampitheater. The Event features 30 bands on three stages September 15 to 17th. Music... More

Blue Beard 09/08/06

So much new stuff today...where to begin?? Check out the brand-new episode of "Inside the 315" with Charlie Dee, where she talks about crazy racoons and pimpin your cat's grill. And there's a new episode of "Talk Back CNY" too. This time, Cassidy Merriweather asks folks at the State Fair what they think... More

Blue Beard 09/05/06

Welcome back! We know you've all enjoyed your extended weekend, and there's nothing worse than a Tuesday that feels like a Monday. But we've got a few things worth telling you about.... Where were we this weekend? The Pirate was out at moe.down in Turin, taking pix and generally enjoying ourselves. Keep your... More

Blue Beard 09/01/06

...is PirateCNY.com's artist of the week. They're heavy. They're loud. They're full of rage. And they're on PirateCNY.com. Come check them out. Download their tune. Tell us what you think of 'em. And if you're a fan, try not to let them look like tools... we'll rip on them if nobody downloads their tune. So... More

Blue Beard 08/30/06

So...it's almost Ashley Cox's birthday, and she's inviting you all (and us, I imagine) to her party. Sept. 6, 2006, at Mezzanotte Lounge. Music, Art, and Strawberries! Performances by: DJ Subsonnik, De LaGarza, Ashley Cox, Lisa Romano, Greg Yeti and The Best Lights w/ Open mic before and after! Visual Artwork by:... More

Blue Beard 08/25/06

You got it here first... NEW and FREE Anorexic Beauty Queen tune, "Soon, I promise," from their brand-new album "This little light." Check it out at www.PirateCNY.com. It's a hot tune from a great band. Enjoy your weekends. And if someone approaches you with an eye patch and a camera, don't forget to check... More

Blue Beard 08/25/06

Is this week's Band of the Week on PirateCNY.com. Be sure to check out the band, and their song "Lights Out New York City." Also, we're uploading a new "Get off my lawn" podcast today. Be sure to keep sending in pics of yourself or loved ones doing the pirate thing, and we'll keep hording them until it's... More

Blue Beard 08/23/06

Jan Kent, the Philosopher Queen, to the PirateCNY family. Jan's got brains, wit, and an interesting way of looking at the world behind, around and in front of her. Check her out on our blogs page... Better yet, subscribe to her blog and be alerted every time she posts. Welcome, Jan. We're happy to call you... More