Tag Steve Grandin
America rediscovers itself; their music shows it
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
An incredible lightning storm, blowing rain and even a temporary power blackout failed to dim a fantastic show by America, Captain and Tennille, and John Sebastian at the …
‘New” Glen Campbell has come a long way
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
Glen Campbell has come a long way in the past seven years. He’s gone from that high-pitched, young guitar player to a slick, Las Vegas-type showman. And …
Chapin nears perfection at SPAC
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
What is a perfect concert? Well, first you need an artist who has both talent and charisma. Then you need a crowd that knows the performer and wants him to …
(editor’s note – Muddy Waters was the scheduled opener, but canceled the day of the show. Eros replaced him.)
(editor’s note – This date was originally scheduled to be Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, and Billy Swan but Kristofferson was forced …
(editor’s note – Joe Cocker was originally scheduled as the opener, but was replaced by Livingston Taylor)
Dave Mason displays talent
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
Dave Mason isn’t exactly your household name. Even in many rock music circles, his …
New Bee Gees still old favorites
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
There are many rock critics around today that say England’s Bee Gees are a has-been group, one that lives only in the past. But most of the 4,500 fans …
BS&T pleases crowd at SPAC
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
If attendance decides a concert’s success, Blood, Sweat & Tears’ performance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Friday night has to be considered a failure. But if the crowd’s reaction …
Guthrie, Seeger thrill 5,000 in 3-hour concert
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
There’s something unmistakably American about a folk singer. And two of the best came to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Tuesday night in the persons of Arlo Guthrie …
Stills’ concert draws mixed reaction
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
Concert at SPAC attended by more than 12,000
It’s both enjoyable and painful to watch Stephen Stills perform. On one hand, his coarse voice, familiar lyrics, and fine guitar work …
Pandemonium reigns at SPAC concert witnessed by 14,000
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
“We jus’ wanna play our music and take it to the people, ” said Ronnie Van Zant, lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. And Lynyrd Skynyrd did play …
Bit of New Orleans comes to SPAC
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brought just a little bit of New Orleans to upstate New York Sunday night as it opened the season at the Saratoga Performing …