John “Papa” Gros

A taste of New Orleans comes to Albany when John Gros Band and Swatkins and the Positive Agenda take the helm for Funk Night in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 16 at Parish Public House. A native of New Orleans, John “Papa” Gros has spent more…

The 26th annual Chenango Blues Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. As always, admission to Friday's performances is free. Artists featured on Friday's bill include…