funk

Fans have been patiently waiting for the new Motet album since last September when they expressed their excitement for it at The Catskill Chill Music Festival. The wait is over and it was well worth it. The nine-piece funk band hailing…

Kicking off the year for 's regular coverage at Albany's iconic performing arts center, The Egg, meant it was time for some funk straight from New Orleans in the form of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Energetic and full of pizzazz,…

Kicking off a month-long residency at Red Square, The Chronicles paid tribute to the great Stevie Wonder, setting the tone for a month of musical tributes from Albany's premier jazz/funk group. Opening up the night for The Chronicles was…

When a Phish show during a New Years Run ends, you're pumped up, full of excitement and need a release. Post-shows seem to have been created just for Phish, giving fans more than a dozen options over the four nights of Phish, not to mention…

Dust the confetti off your dancin' shoes folks! New Orleans comes to Albany this Sunday, January 12th when Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue perform at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series. Since the…

The last Friday the 13th of 2013 brought together lucky music lovers to The Hollow in Albany for two of Upstate New York’s homegrown talent. With the holidays around the corner, it’s understandable for fans and musicians to want to soak up…

When Ocupanther plays Rochester, even the most loyal fans can expect a few surprises and sharp new tunes.  December 6th was no exception as Ocupanther returned to Dubland Underground on a snowy Friday night that saw a room full of old…

This Friday at 9pm don’t miss two of Upstate New York’s fresh and funky bands, The Kollectiv and GrooveStick, appearing at The Hollow in Albany. Groovestick has become a growing Capital District sensation with their heavy organ infused,…

Two of the most up and coming improvisational bands combined forces for a funky Friday night throw down at The Hollow in Albany. Despite the threat of a possible snow storm, dedicated fans made the journey downtown to celebrate the end of…

Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, the eight-piece band from Brooklyn flew upstate on Thursday December 5th to The Hollow in Albany. Fans were grateful to hear the show was still on despite the band having over multiple instruments stolen…