Philadelphia’s Mannequin Pussy sold out the big room at Albany’s Empire Live, showcasing their most recent album, “I Got Heaven,” and more. Named after a Pixies song, Gouge Away showed that influence and much more as they opened the show.

Photos of Mannequin Pussy by Angela Dimock for 518scene.com

Marisa Dabice (front) and Mannequin Pussy at Empire Live in Albany, N.Y. (September 13, 2025) – photo by Angela Dimock for 518scene.com

Photos of Gouge Away by Angela Dimock for 518scene.com

Christina Michelle (center) and Gouge Away at Empire Live in Albany, N.Y. (September 13, 2025) – photo by Angela Dimock for 518scene.com

Review by Katie Leach for Metroland Now

However, the love Albany’s crowd had for the band was too strong, leading her to break character for a second and gleefully point out that someone in the crowd was wearing a shirt with their bassist, Colins “Bear” Regisford’s face all over it. Bear, reciprocating the love, gave the audience member a shoutout and Dabice led a cheer for bassists.


– Katie Leach for Metroland Now