Peter Hughes
General Manager, The LindaPeter Hughes is the General Manager and Programmer/Presenter for The Linda: WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Live Performing Arts Studio. He is also the on-air host of "Live at the Linda" a twice-weekly variety music program on WAMC on-air and online that broadcasts concerts and content both recorded and live from The Linda studio in Albany NY, but also interviews and conversations with artists of all stripes. He has worked for three decades in the production, presentation, and promotion of the arts from Broadway theatre, to live music to cinema having put his stamp on the creative direction of various organizations across the Capital District of NY, from The Park in Glens Fall, Talmi Entertainment in Pittsfield, Capital Repertory Theater in Albany and Proctor in Schenectady, for whom he served for 22 years. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, illustrating, oil painting, and collecting nerdy memorabilia of all kinds. He is a father of three very cool children and lives in Colonie, NY with his wife Rebecca, their dog Groot and their pet rats, Snowball and Nipper.
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One of the best parts of vinyl records are the liner notes. Whether it is the instrumentation, the lyrics, or its origin the liner notes gives you a glimpse into an artist's creative process. This week on "Live At The Linda," we caught up with bluegrass legend Tony Trischka. Tony will be playing The Linda on September 25th. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we’re getting a taste of some of the artists who are returning to The Linda this fall. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, it’s the sound of distant past from 1960s Vegas to Celtic/ Scottish folk. Travel back in time with Jerry Gretzinger, The Waterboys, and Jimmy Webb. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we highlight the indie- alt rock sound with sets from Bad Bad Hats, Eric Margan and The Red Lions, and Haley Moley. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we feature sets from Wild Adriatic, The Jagaloons, and The Scofflaws. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we hear sets from the vault: Elizabeth Cook 2010, Marty Wendell 2014, and Ellis Paul 2013. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we hear sets from The Accidentals, Stephen Clair, Tim Eriksen & Trio de Pumpkintown, and Erin McKeown. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. Rarely on "Live At The Linda" do you hear the entire performance by our featured artists. This week, we are showcasing unheard music from four fantastic female artists: Nora Jane Struthers, Carsie Blanton, Danielle Nicole, and Sue Foley. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we preview artists who will be playing our “Summer on Central” concert series. This August at The Linda we’re headed outside, EVERY Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. "Summer on Central" is free to all, and features music, artisans and food vendors. -
Each Wednesday and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. “Live At The Linda” brings you some of the best musical acts to grace the stage at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. This week, we are featuring artists who made their Linda debut earlier this year.
