Category Concert Review
Saxman Brian Patneaude played to a nearly sold-out crowd for 90 minutes at the storied Van Dyck on October 16. His quartet for the night included Rob Lindquist on keys, Danny Whelchel on drums, and (his former student) Jarod Grieco…
Fort Lauderdale siblings The Haunt impressed both musically and visually at Empire Underground on October 16, touring in support of their debut album, “New Addiction.”…
It was a celebration of the sleazy side of rock at Empire Live as Buckcherry topped a three-band bill with their unapologetic stylings. Similarly, Atlanta’s Nashville Pussy seldom veered from the topics of sex, drugs, and fighting, and nobody wanted …
Caffe Lena and the local music community celebrated the life of Joel Moss with a second line, led by Glen David Andrews, from Congress Park to Phila Street. There, both inside and outside of the Caffe, musicians such as …
Saxless but still undeniably vital, the Psychedelic Furs helped Albany fans revisit the ’80s at the Palace Theatre on October 14. A surprisingly harder-edged-than-expected Gary Numan kicked things off with a bang for his rare appearance in the area.…
The 15th annual O+ Festival featured three days of art, music, and wellness spread over 27 different locations across Kingston. Truly one of the area’s most vibrant annual festivals.…
An ailing (and therefore absent) Mark Stutso did not slow down the Nighthawks, as Syracuse’s Hymie Witthoff stepped in to fill his shoes for their show at the Hangar on the Hudson. Local veterans, the Lustre Kings, …
Los Angeles psych punks Frankie and the Witch Fingers got everybody moving at their stop at Albany’s Lark Hall, as part of their Bug Out Tour. Population II really leaned into the bass, while Sun Natives kicked the night …
Mushroomhead capped a usually-aggressive-but-sometimes-oddly-eclectic four-band bill at Empire Live on October 11. They drenched the venue in heaviness, figuratively and literally. Psychostick‘s humor somewhat broke the mood of the other three acts, while Black Satellite demonstrated they are clearly …
The fact that they lacked lead singer and guitarist Brad Hester didn’t deter Annie in the Water as they, along with opener Hilltop, made their Woodstock debut at Colony.…
This year’s three-day festival included Julius Rodriguez Group, Caity Gyorgy Quartet, and Joel Ross’ Good Vibes, each headlining at Hudson Hall for one day of the festival.…
The annual festival, jointly produced by Caffe Lena and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, featured Misty Blues, Tom Chapin, Chatham County Line, Farah Siraj, and Aleksi Campagne for its 2025 renewal.…