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Derrick is a huge live music fan that likes to get to as many shows and festivals as possible. His IG page is all amateur video from shows he has attended @derrickolivemusic.
Derrick is based in the Syracuse area but travels for music all over Upstate NY and beyond.

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Organ Fairchild Release Debut Single “Seepin’”

Derrick Ottman Jan 15, 2021

January 15, 2021 marks the release of the single, “Seepin’,” from long-time Buffalo jam band veterans Organ Fairchild. While the members of the band have a history on the jam scene dating back 40 years, this is the first original music…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Lespecial “Ancient Homies”

Derrick Ottman Dec 4, 2020

As Lespecial points out regarding their third full-length album, Ancient Homies, the number three figures prominently into the band’s ethos - for instance, as a power trio and with their tri-face logo. The new album also features three…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Vaporeyes “Cantrips”

Derrick Ottman Nov 13, 2020

Syracuse quartet, Vaporeyes, is set to release its sophomore album Cantrips this Friday the 13th. This comes on the heels of Vaporeyes’ eponymous first album, a Syracuse Area Music Award winner just last year. Both albums were beautifully…

Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Cousin Fungus ‘22, Vol. 1′ and ’22, Vol. 2′

Derrick Ottman Jul 30, 2020

Long Island jam band veterans, Cousin Fungus, have a long history of strong live performances. Some even credit them with contributing strongly to the establishment of a much more vibrant jam band scene today. With the release of 22,…

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Hearing Aide: Noon Fifteen ‘At the Festival’

Derrick Ottman Nov 2, 2019

Ithaca, NY based progressive soul band, Noon Fifteen is set to release its epic prog-pop suite, At the Festival, Halloween weekend. Packing a punch in its 22 minute run-time, the album is a brilliantly-efficient storyteller. The…