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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Local high school band reunites after 50 years for special show
WEST WINDSOR, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Some local musicians are turning back the clock five decades by reuniting their high school band for a gig this weekend. Dagger is currently a 10-piece band that was rehearsing at Newclear Studios in West Windsor today. The band is made up of three guitarists, Doug Kay, Michael Husted, and Michael McClain, lead singer Rick Holly, bassist Bill Eno, keyboardist Ted Brainard, drummer Mike Ricciardi, percussionist Larry Ricciardi, and backup singers Ann Eno and Mallory Evans. The group originally played together, starting when they were in high school from 1972 to 1978. During the COVID pandemic, longtime friend and supporter Phil Courtright suggested that they reunite online. Soon after, they started sharing lyrics and music for new songs, with each musician recording their part separately. A few of the members have left the area, so once the pandemic was over, they decided to get together in person for a reunion show in October 2023. Mike Ricciardi says what happened next was magical. 'To find that kind of a unit where everybody's family again, I've only found one more time. I was fortunate to find that, but it started here, this bunch of guys is the one that set the tone for everything. Just to answer your question, it's been an incredible experience. I feel incredibly lucky,' Ricciardi said. The band had five members in the 70's and played mostly high school dances until they were old enough to play out at bars. Their focus was always on originals, and they even released a 45 that got some local radio airplay. Today, they're still writing new material, with 30 new songs since they reunited. Kay says that although they can't get together often, the band is still looking forward. 'Nothing has been planned. We just kind of got together and the music itself, the songs gave us life. And I think that's why we eventually want to record and get it out so that other people can hear it,' Kay said. The band's second reunion show returns to Ransom Steele Tavern in Apalachin for the bar's last weekend before closing down. The show is tomorrow at 7:30 and they won't be charging a cover or playing any covers. In fact, they may even roll out a couple of their old originals to complement the new stuff. These U.S. cities are slowly sinking: Virginia Tech study Binghamton Bearcats Softball tops Bryant in America East Tournament off Kopec Walk-off Two Run Homer in Extras Patel appears to backtrack, says FBI will work 'on whatever budget' given Pope's brother answers burning local question: Chicago White Sox or Cubs fan? The 2025 Lincoln Navigator: Revolutionizing Luxury SUVs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
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Binghamton Softball splits Friday games at James Madison Invitational
HARRISONBURG, VA. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Bearcats Softball team is competing in the James Madison Invitational. They kicked off their Invite with two games on Friday against Fordham and the host Dukes. Against the Rams, the Bearcats would fall behind 7-1 heading into the 5th inning, but a 2-run 5th and 5-run 6th helped Binghamton to its largest comeback in the program's 24-year NCAA Division-I history. It was helped in-part by a Rachel Carey grand slam. They would then face the hosts, the James Madison Dukes. The team would fall in a shutout 5-inning mercy loss, 8-0. Brianna Santos led with 2 hits for the Bearcats. The team is next in action against Radford University at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
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Binghamton Bearcats Softball looks to continue recent success
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Binghamton Bearcats Softball team is gearing up for more action, as their 2025 season kicks off Friday in Florida. Coming off a regular season co-championship in 2024, tied at 14-6 with UAlbany, this time around they'll be looking to have the top spot all to themselves. 'I think we're more prepared than we could ever be,' said Head Coach Jess Bump. 'If we practice for one more week, I think we would be in the same exact spot as we are right now.' The team comes into the season ranked 2nd in the preseason poll, just 1 point behind Albany. They also have 5 players named to the preseason all-conference team, being catcher Elisa Allen, outfielder Brianna Santos, designated player Emma Lawson, utility Lindsey Walter, and pitcher Brianna Roberts. 'We really put extra effort into helping the freshmen and passing on the knowledge that we've gained on to them,' said Walter. The Bearcats will compete in 4 tournaments and 23 games leading up to their conference opener, which will be at the Bearcats Sports Complex against the Great Danes. Friday, 2/7 they kick off their season in the Stetson Tournament, facing Chattanooga at noon and the hosts at 5:30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
