BEATLES

Cohoes Music Hall will host the Beatles vs. Stones tribute show featuring the tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show on Thursday, May 9. Since their initial chart encounter 61 years ago,…

In his debut novel Revolver, Evan Schwartz delves into a playground of fiction popular among music lovers, an alternative history of The Beatles and the late, great John Lennon.  From Bryce Zabel’s Once There Was A Way to Larry Kirwan’s…

On October 23, 2013, for the first time in 19 years, Phish returned to Glens Falls Civic Center for a fall tour stop. The legendary White Album marathon show on October 31, 1994 stands out as a pinnacle moment in the band's history, and…

What would happen if The Beatles never existed? What would happen if you woke up one day and you’re the only person who knew their songs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6FDkUXSZQ That’s what Yesterday, an upcoming musical comedy…

Capital Records Live, to be held on March 23 at the GE Theatre at Proctors, is a new model for local music entertainment. Presented in association with WAIX, “Albany’s Independent Experience,” the series’ debut performance will feature six…

Without a word, after reviewing jazz pianist Yoko Miwa and her longstanding trio's newest album Pathways waltz you from the dance floor to the back alley with hints of everything from standards to show tunes and a few surprising…

On Friday night in Brooklyn, the sixth annual “Wintercourse” took place at the Knitting Factory.  All four bands on the bill had shared practice space and admiration for one another over the years which created a love filled environment on…

Ringo Starr announced summer tour dates for his All Starr Band Monday. According to the drummer's website, the tour begins at Syracuse's Lakeview Amphitheater June 3. Ticket sales have yet to be announced. Starr's Band, in its 12th and…

Sir Paul McCartney had a highly anticipated and greatly publicized return to the stage took place at the Times Union Center in Albany on Saturday July 5th. After cancelling a string of dates due to a virus McCartney had contracted overseas…

When Phish announced their fall tour plans a few months back, the Glens Falls Civic Center date jumped right out at me. I was lucky enough to attend the Halloween '94 show there that catapulted the band into the mainstream, and sent me from…