Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh paired up for an unforgettable night of music at Ophelia’s in Albany on the bitter cold night of December 21st.

The show capped off a week that saw Ophelia’s welcome Slidin’ Dirty relocating from Troy and serving up a deep menu of top notch burgers and more.

The evening was presented by Guthrie/Bell Productions and also the final Jam for Tots show of the holiday season. (thanks to all who brought an unwrapped toy!)

A natural pairing for this show, Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh have performed shows together since 2022. Hayley pulls inspiration from so many styles – 60s + 70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, psychedelic, funk + bluegrass – and offers a no holds barred approach to her sets. This made each song a performance, nothing less. Hayley Jane’s passion and energy are expressed out to the audience, bouncing back off and driving each show to new heights.

Opening up, Laura Leigh’s set picked up steam slowly and offered no break once the wheels were turning. Hailing from Cambridge in Washington County, Laura Leigh has gone from busking around the Capital Region to performing on local stages to a growing audience. Her 2021 album Livin’ in Cambridge painted a picture of her small town, and newer songs since written offer a glimpse into a songwriter’s journey.

Learn more about Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh.

Photos by Chris Bobillo