Zilch Fletcher's 1970s novelty folk album finds new life in digital era
"Nobody's Dreamboat," the local novelty album from 1977 that influenced "Weird Al" Yankovic, will be celebrated with a Dec. 17 concert at Lovin' Cup.
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"Nobody's Dreamboat," the local novelty album from 1977 that influenced "Weird Al" Yankovic, will be celebrated with a Dec. 17 concert at Lovin' Cup.
"Nobody's Dreamboat," the local novelty album from 1977 that influenced "Weird Al" Yankovic, will be celebrated with a Dec. 17 concert at Lovin' Cup.
click to enlarge In listening to the debut EP “Dialtone,” self-released on May 7 by Rochester acoustic pop duo The Local Hang-Ups, it’s nearly impossible to separate the heartfelt original songs of Abbey Sitterley and Katy Martin from the era of isolation and missed connections brought on by the pandemic. The duo formed just before COVID-19, and as a result, developed its intimate, harmony-driven sound without the aid of in-person performances. Instead, Sitterley and Martin performed a series of charming cover songs in...