Pauly’s Hotel

This is Part 1 of a series looking at the history of Phish in Albany. Read Part 2 and Part 3 here. On October 16 and 17, 2018, Phish performed their 16th and 17th shows in Albany, a town that has played host to the band for nearly 30…

The oldest bar in Albany and a music venue for bands of all genres, Pauly's Hotel, located at 337 Central Ave, has closed and is up for sale. Established in 1862, Pauly's Hotel has been a staple in Albany for multiple generations,…

In its seventh year, the B3nson Family Funsgiving was in a new space, but held true to the sounds and energy that have made it a familiar tradition in the Albany music scene. A year ago Funsgiving was held where it had always been, at the…