Category Concert Review
The Egg in Albany welcomed six-time Grammy-winner and all-around legend Dionne Warwick on June 20, shortly before closing for renovations until 2026. The Capital Region Jubilee Ensemble, made up of members of two local Baptist churches, opened the show.…
It was hip-hop night for this installment of Albany’s Alive at Five concert series, and it featured headliner Lupe Fiasco supported by locals DJ TGIF and Rhakim Ali.…
Fishbone and Bite Me Bambi took advantage of a day off from Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus tour to play Empire Underground. They were joined by Albany’s own Girth Control to jumpstart the night. …
On June 14, the Glove Theatre welcomed home Gloversville native Mark Van Holmes to its stage to celebrate the release of his 25th album, “California Land.” He was joined by many special guests.…
(Courtesy of NYS Music / Words and Photos by Tom Bielli)…
It was Funk and Pride Night at Albany’s Alive at Five, and singer-songwriter and pianist Neal Francis entertained in the tradition of classic New Orleans artists. Amsterdam, N.Y.’s TV Doctors warmed up the crowd.…
The second week of the Jazz on Jay series in Schenectady featured Todd Nelson and his JazzAmericana trio.…
The penultimate show of this year’s Wake Up Wednesdays concert series at Ryan’s Wake featured everybody’s favorite band-in-residence, Family Tree.…
Indiana’s Houndmouth brought their version os alternative blues to a sold-out and appreciative Bearsville Theater on June 10. The classically trained Elias Hix impressed with his opening set.…
This edition of the Tortured Poets Series artist showcase featured Shannon Tehya and the Troupe, Caity Gallagher, Sabrina Truehart, and Justin Charles, all performing at the private and lovely Jive Hive Live.…
“The Third Best Band in the Carolinas,” Band of Horses, graced a sold-out Bearsville Theater on the first night of this run in Woodstock. Secret Guest, led by Band of Horses’ own Brett Nash, opened the night with …
(Metroland Now / Words by Adem Jones / Photos by Elissa Ebersold)…