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Hearing Aide: Katie Louise ‘Unleash’
When I first interviewed Katie Louise, it was hard to wrap my brain around her talent. A classically trained…
Hearing Aide: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt ‘The Fun in the Fight’
Jocelyn and Chris broke into Billboard’s Top 40 in the Adult Album Alternative chart with “Red Stops Traffic,” the…
Music journalist and Blotto frontman Greg Haymes dies
The Albany music scene has lost a legend as musician, Nippertown founder and former Times Union music writer Greg…
Albany welcomes Trey Anastasio and his newest project, Ghosts of the Forest, with…
In a 2003 interview, Jon Fishman said “Look, Trey shits music.” He would know, having played with Trey since 1983…
Modern Day Music School is Hotspot for Upstate Talent
Music transcends all. The staff (more like family) at Modern Day Music School, snugly located in an unassuming…
In Focus: Experience Hendrix through modern Guitar Virtuosos at the Palace
Experience Hendrix is a collection of famous guitarists covering some of Jimi Hendrix's most well-known tunes.…
Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan induces Spring Fever in Troy
It was Funk Night at the Rustic Barn Pub. Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan, featuring Albany’s Justin Henricks, brought…
A reunion in Waterford’s Chrome Food and Spirits will welcome the memories of…
It was 10 years ago this month that Saratoga Winners, one of the Capital District’s favorite live music venues,…
In Focus: Formula 5 Performs at Putnam Place
For the last time, Formula 5 took to the stage of Putnam Place and performed two sets full of classics with plenty…
The Final Four of NYS Music’s March Madness
Two weeks ago, we started with 64 artists from New York State, representing all genres and corners of the state.…
Lineup Announced For Tulip Fest 2019
Albany's signature spring event, the Tulip Festival, is set to take place in Washington Park on Mother's Day…
Lúnasa Brings Troy Music Hall to their Feet
As Lúnasa winds up their North American spring tour, it would be remiss not to take an opportunity to sing their…
Fourth Eastbound Throwdown scheduled for September 6-7
The roots rock band Eastbound Jesus and Guthrie/Bell Productions have targeted the weekend after Labor Day for the…
Premiere: Watch Wild Adriatic perform “Cooperstown” at Musikfest 2018
Saratoga Springs' Wild Adriatic performed at last year's MusikFest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and thanks to…
Hozier transforms Palace Theatre into Church Wasteland, Baby
Andrew Hozier-Byrne is having a great week. His sophomore album, Wasteland, Baby, hit #1 on the US Billboard…
Katie Louise Unleashes Debut EP
Capital District pop artist, Katie Louise, is releasing her first EP, celebrating with a no-holds-barred show at…
One Last Time: Elton’s Endearing Endurance at TU Brings Albany Down the Yellow…
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour ushered fans into his retirement at the Times Union Center in Albany…
ponder Drops New Single During International Tour
The funk-rock quartet, ponder, specializes in soulful and original tune-making. Praised for engaging live…
Albany to Celebrate Pete Seeger’s Centennial
This May marks a centennial - 100 years since the birth of Pete Seeger. Although the world lost this preeminent…
Hearing Aide: Bruiser and Bicycle ‘Woods Come Find Me’
This is Bruiser and Bicycle’s second stab at an album and they have found something worth sticking to. Nick…