It’s only fitting that New York State-based rock legends Blue Öyster Cult would headline the New York State Food Fest at the Empire State Plaza. Before the headliners, Aquanett channeled the ’80s to warm up the crowd, while Troy favorites Super 400 kick off the festivities. The concert was moved indoors due to the weather. Earlier in the day, Hallelujah Hat Trick played a set underneath the Egg
Review and Photos of Blue Öyster Cult, Aquanett, and Super 400 by Pat Rogers for NYS Music
Blue Oyster Cult at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center (August 13, 2025) – photo by Pat Rogers for NYS Music
Two original giants stood front and center: Eric Bloom, 79, sunglasses throwing off cold glints like gunmetal and Buck Dharma, 77, clutching his guitar like a weapon forged in secret. Men their age should be playing golf or perhaps bingo. These guys? They were about to melt the faces off everyone in the building.
– Pat Rogers for NYS Music
Photos of Blue Oyster Cult by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
Buck Dharma of Blue Öyster Cult at Albany’s Empire State Plaza Convention Center (August 13, 2025) – photo by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
Photos of Super 400 by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
Lori Friday of Super 400 at Albany’s Empire State Plaza Convention Center (August 13, 2025) – photo by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
Photos of Aquanett by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
(l-r) Tina Valenti and David Ward of Aquanett at Albany’s Empire State Plaza Convention Center (August 13, 2025) – photo by Mark Kurtzner for 518scene.com
Photos of Blue Oyster Cult, Aquanett, and Super 400 by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
Blue Oyster Cult at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center (August 13, 2025) – photo by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
Photos of Hallelujah Hat Trick by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
Photo by Timothy Reidy for RadioRadioX
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