Tag Mark Kurtzner
Piebald filled Albany’s Lark Hall with good holiday vibes in their headlining gig on December 10. Portland, Maine’s theWorst rarely disappoints, and this night was no exception in their supporting role. Local acts Aficionado and Take Steps rounded out the …
Bay-area outfit Death Angel celebrated the 35th anniversary of “Act III” by performing the album in its entirety for the packed crowd at Albany’s Empire Live on December 6. Fellow Californians Vio-lence provided support, as did Lions at …
“Metal Mike” celebrated the 25th anniversary of the release of Halford’s “Resurrection” at his solo show at Albany’s Empire Underground, while Deveria showcased some songs from their new album, “The Final Hour.” Local …
Both co-headliners have noted solo catalogues, but interesting histories as well. Richie Kotzen has been a part of Poison, Mr. Big, and the Winery Dogs. John 5 has played with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Motley Crue. …
Steve Morse, who founded the Dixie Dregs and played guitar for Deep Purple and Kansas, amongst others, brought his solo band to Cohoes Music Hall, where he debuted several songs off his soon-to-be-released album “Triangulation.”…
Progressive metal legends Dream Theater were visibly enjoying themselves on their stop at Proctors in Schenectady. Their three-hour set included the entirety of their latest album, “Parasomnia,” which finds founding member Mike Portnoy back behind the kit.…
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 …
Canadian rockers Finger Eleven headlined at Empire Live on October 1, supporting their soon-to-be-released new album “Last Night on Earth.” Fellow Canadian alternative rockers BRKN LOVE and California’s Alien Ant Farm provided support.…
The 2025 season at Saratoga Performing Arts Center came to a close in big, heavy style, as co-headliners Judas Priest and Alice Cooper showed the old school still has what it takes. Corrosion of Conformity kicked off the autumn night …
ZZ Top brought their Elevation Tour to Albany’s Palace Theatre on September 24, delivering a hit-heavy career retrospective. Knoxville’s The Sedonas delivered a solid set, led by kinetic frontman James Connor Wike.…
Billy Idol decided that It’s a Nice Day to … Tour Again! And so he did, coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 17. Genuine rock and roll legend Joan Jett and her Blackhearts opened up the show.…
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 …