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The Empty Pockets Announce New Live Album Live In Buffalo

Featuring Elliot Scozzaro – Out Friday, May 2nd on Vinyl, CD, and Digital Platforms
Chicago blues-rock quartet The Empty Pockets are set to release their highly anticipated new live album, Live In Buffalo, on Friday, May 2nd. Available on vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms, the record captures the band’s electrifying performance at Sportsman’s Tavern, a legendary music venue in upstate New York. Joined by renowned Buffalo-area saxophonist Elliot Scozzaro, the performances are a thrilling showcase of musical synergy, skill, and soul.
“We never planned on making a live album, but as soon as we listened back to these recordings, it was obvious—we had to release them,” says Josh Solomon (guitar, vocals). “The energy, the interplay, the sheer joy of the moment—it’s all there.”
From Americana to folk to bluesy rock ‘n’ roll, The Empty Pockets have cultivated a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly unique. The band—Josh Solomon (guitar, vocals), Erika Brett (keyboards, vocals), Nate Bellon (bass, vocals), and Adam Balasco (drums)—have built their reputation on the road, sharing stages with legends like Kenny Loggins, Al Stewart, and Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free). Their tight-knit musical chemistry, honed over years of touring, shines brighter than ever on Live In Buffalo.
A Collaboration That Soars
Featuring Elliot Scozzaro’s masterful saxophone work, Live In Buffalo elevates The Empty Pockets’ signature sound to new heights. The interplay between Scozzaro’s soulful melodies and the band’s dynamic grooves breathes fresh life into each track, making every moment feel spontaneous and exhilarating.
“Our songs transformed the second Elliot stepped on stage,” says Erika Brett (keyboards, vocals). “His sax brought out new textures in our music, inspiring us to stretch, improvise, and create something completely in the moment.”
The album’s lead single, “Wolfpack” (Live), already released to critical acclaim, offers a taste of what’s to come—an intoxicating fusion of tight musicianship, raw energy, and undeniable groove.
Experience Live In Buffalo
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, Live In Buffalo is more than just an album—it’s an experience. Each track immerses you in the heart of a joyous, genre-blending performance, showcasing a band at the peak of their powers.
“This record captures everything we love about playing music—the spontaneity, the risk, the magic,” says Nate Bellon (bass, vocals). “We can’t wait for you to hear it.”
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Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Hungry like the Wolf” On Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 7 PM PT on Twitch

Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Hungry like the Wolf” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show.
Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on shows with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including Ozzy Osbourne, John Lodge, Steve Vai, Leland Sklar, Kenny Aronoff, Tommy James, Verdeen White, Ten Years After, BuckCherry, Rick Wakeman and more.

Rocky’s first studio album, “Firestorm” is now available worldwide through Allied Artists Music Group, together with an epic music video of his #1 Global DRT Chart topper single, “Rock Star”, that also picked up a Best Rock Performance nod at the 2019 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (“HMMA”).
Rocky Kramer recently returned to the studio to record his sophomore album “Alone In The Rain” which will be released later this year.
Rocky Kramer was recently cast in The Mutt Productions/ Allied Artists rock n’ roll time travel comedy adventure “Rockin’ In Time” where he will play the film’s lead character, Lars Olsen. The film is being directed by Aaron Lee Lopez (of the “Teenage Girl” franchise) and is being produced by multi-platinum and six-time Grammy Award winning musician turned motion picture producer, Kurt Wipfli.
Watch Rocky Kramer’s “Rock Star” Music Video here:
Watch Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays “Hungry like the Wolf” on April 29th, 2025, at 7 PM PT on Twitch here:
http://www.twitch.tv/rockykramer
The official website for Rocky Kramer may be found at http://www.RockyKramer.com
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