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Paul Moran at the races
Paul Moran covered racing for Newsday in New York and is currently a contributing racing columnist ESPN.com
Horse Racing blog
Times Union Talking Horses blog
Times Union's Tim Wilkin on horse racing
Powercap
"the quest to build the incredible opinion that crushes races"
Notes from the Rail
Post Star horse racing blog (Saratoga meet only)
Talking horses
Tim Wilkin of the Times Union writes about horse racing
Place Pick
Thoroughbred racing fan gives her thoughts
Left at the Gate
Thoroughbred racing and other opinions
They're in the gate
All things about Saratoga race course
Trackside
Bob Raimonto blogs about horse racing for the Staten Island Advance newspaper.
Brooklyn Backstretch
Reports and reflections on (mostly) New York racing

Doc Scanlon
Doc Scanlon is a great dance band - they have a great sound and play a great variety
Allison Jacobs (aka Ally Jean)
Awesome singer - does blues with Matt Mirable and rockabilly with her band the Struts.
The Hi Risers
Not a local band but a great band out of Rochester - they just have a great sound from rockabilly, surf, beatles etc. They play in Albany occasionally and their drummer, Jason Smay, can be seen playing with many rockabilly bands in and from Albany.
The Ruddys
Jess and (her father) Scott Ruddy. Great set list, lots of fun. Formerly known as "Jess Ready and Scooter"
The Lustre Kings
Great local rockabilly band
Graham Tichy's web page
Nationally known as well
Graham Tichy's Myspace page
Fantastic Rockabilly guitarist

The Hi-Risers
Not a local band but a great band out of Rochester - they just have a great sound from rockabilly, surf, beatles etc.
The Lustre Kings
Great Albany rockabilly band
Graham Tichy
One of the best rockabilly guitarists in the country
Allison Jacobs (Ally Jean and the Struts)
Awesome singer - does blues with Matt Mirable and rockabilly with her band the Struts.
Pete Pashoukos
Saratoga area musician
The Ruddys
Great band, and friends of mine. Formerly known as "Scooter and the gang"
George Fletcher - Bourbon Renewal - Tequila Mockingbirds
His two bands are great - he's a great guitarist. If you get a chance to see him - definitely do!

Breakfast
Includes Beverly's, Compton's, Ravenous, Uncommonn Grounds, and others.
Cafes and Bakeries
Includes Mrs. London's, Uncommon Grounds, Spa City Cupcakes and more
Casual Dining
Every type of casual restaurant including full service, chains, and take-out
Catering and Banquets
Includes Restaurants and other types of venues
Fine Dining
Saratoga Springs' nicest restaurants
Take- out
pizza, Asian foods, and full service restaurants that also offer take-out