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Overdue: Albany Common Council Overhauls Cabaret License
On the heels of the announced closing of Larkin Hifi, and vocal criticism of the policy, the Albany Common Council…
Raised In Ruin: From Ashes To New Level Empire Live
Empire Live was chaos wrapped in emotion on Tuesday, November 4th. Four bands, one jam-packed room, and not a…
Ian Maksin Gives Japanese Classic “Toryanse” A Meditative Spin – 3 NY Shows…
Internationally acclaimed cellist and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin has released "Toryanse", a deeply emotive…
moe. 2026 “Born To Fly” Tour Includes 3 Nights in Buffalo, 2 in…
moe.'s just announced "Born to Fly" Winter Tour will find the band returning to their roots in 2026, with three…
In Focus: Molly Grace Makes Tour Stop at Lark Hall
On Saturday, October 18 the Blush Tour made a stop at Lark Hall in Albany, following Molly Grace's debut album…
The Haunt Rise Beneath Albany
On October 16, The Haunt rolled in to take over Empire Underground in Albany. Vocalist Anastasia Haunt's siren…
Buckcherry Preach It Loud: The Gospel Of Rock
So many things in life, especially these days, are wrapped in uncertainty. The world keeps shifting, the…
Mushroomhead Takes Albany: Brutal, Brilliant, Unstoppable
On Saturday, October 11, Empire Live shook like it was trying to break free from its own foundation. A four-band…
Albany Symphony Announces 2025–2026 Season Slate
The 2025–2026 season of the Albany Symphony begins today. The two-time GRAMMY award-winning symphony’s new season…
Salim Merchant to Headline New York State’s 2025 Diwali Festival of Lights
On Saturday, October 18, from 4 to 9 p.m. Salim Merchant will perform at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center…
Marianas Trench’s ‘Force Of Nature’ Tour Hits Albany, Senses…
Albany’s Empire Live doesn’t usually host weather systems, but on Tuesday, September 30, Marianas Trench tried…
No Pop, No Gloss: The Dwarves Bring Real Punk to Empire Underground
Punk rock didn’t just visit Albany on Sunday, September 28. It tore the basement wide open, stomped on it, spit in…
Back To The Palace: ZZ Top Proves 50 Years Can’t Tame The Groove
On Wednesday, September 24, Albany’s Palace Theater hosted a night destined for the Rock and Roll history books.…
Albany Symphony and Empire State Youth Orchestra present “Symphony Side by Side”
The Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra are set to present “Symphony Side by Side,” a Pops…
In Focus: George Thorogood & The Destroyers Rock the Palace
Lonesome George Thorogood was anything but lonesome when he and the Destroyers brought their Baddest Show on Earth…
UB40 and The English Beat Bring Balm to Palace Theatre on 9-11
Some say that music can heal. If that’s so, reggae fusion bands UB40 and The English Beat brought a balm to…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces 2025 Tour Schedule
Trans-Siberian Orchestra has unveiled the details for their 2025 Winter Tour, which will bring the…
moe. Returns to Palace Theatre in Albany this December with Eastbound Jesus
moe. will return to the Palace Theatre in Albany for their first shows on the main stage since early 2023. They'll…
Phish In Albany Through The Years: 2018 and 2024
This is Part 4 of a series looking at the history of Phish in Albany. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part…
Albany Latin Festival Returns for 28th Annual Cultural Celebration
The Albany Latin Festival returns for the 28th annual celebration of Latin culture and music in New York's Capital…