Every year across the country our Rocktoberfest musicians Rock For Good to raise awareness - and critical funds - for our CoolKids. From now until October 22nd, we'll be highlighting the musicians who will be rocking virtually with us at this year's Rocktoberfest.
Up this week: New York Rock Exchange from NYC featuring Larry Scheinberg, Joey Albert, Frank Carr, Stacey Haskel, Matt Chiasson, Mark Greenberg, and Russ Joiner.
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How long has New York Rock Exchange (NYRE) been supporting ALTSO?
8 years now!
NYRE performing at Rocktoberfest in 2016.
How did NYRE get involved with ALTSO? What does ALTSO mean to you?
ALTSO = Loving and Giving. I brag all the time about being honored to be part of such a great organization who's laser focus is to help kids completely and utterly on an unconditional and unselfish basis
What is NYRE favorite song to perform?
Anything by Springsteen!
What is NYRE favorite venue to perform at?
The Bitter End
NYRE performing at The Bitter End in 2016.
Is there any band that you guys emulate?
We don't emulate any band. But we do love playing songs from any decade between the 60's to the 90's
Does NYRE have any pre-Rocktoberfest (or post-Rocktoberfest) band rituals?
Pre: Rehearsal at my place (Larry) the night before the show
What is NYRE's favorite ALTSO performance memory?
The performance at the Hard Rock, 2018
NYRE performing at Rocktoberfest in 2018.
How is NYRE preparing for this year's virtual Rocktoberfest?
Think of Bill Murray in Stripes when they prepare for graduation... :)