The 38th anniversary of the Guilderland Performing Arts Center (GPAC) concert series is underway, taking place in Tawasentha Park every Thursday night. Five more concerts are presently planned through Aug. 10, including Big Fez and the Surfmatics, a ’60s surf and beach group, a Beatles tribute band and the Guilderland concert band. Admission and parking are […]
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The Beatles vs. Stones? The British are Coming to Peekskill’s Paramount Theater
The British Invasion swiftly swept over the United States in the 1960s, bringing the world pioneer rock musicians that still have the world buzzing in nostalgia over their music decades later. With the Beatles and the Rolling Stones leading the pack, two tribute acts will storm into Peekskill’s Paramount Hudson Valley Theater for a musical […]
Catskill Chill Offers Fierce Line-Up at New Location
If you’re not quite ready for the summer to end, the Catskill Chill offers many music lovers one last chance to spend a weekend immersed in sights and sounds. Just a mere ten miles southwest from its former location, 2016 ushers in a new era for the festival at the New Minglewood. This year’s basic […]
Beatles Producer George Martin Dies
Sir George Martin, producer and “fifth member” of The Beatles, has died at the age of 90. Late Tuesday night, Ringo Starr tweeted news of Martin’s death. God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx ?✌️??☮ — #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016 Thank […]
Paul McCartney Fall Tour Includes Date in Buffalo
In the 55-year musical career of Paul McCartney, perhaps the most successful rock-and-roll musician of all-time, he has never played in Buffalo — not as a Beatle, a Wing, nor as a solo act. That will change on Oct. 22 as Sir Paul will play at 8 p.m. at First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo. […]
Paul McCartney Performs at CONSOL Energy Center
Fans flooded the streets outside the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh last Monday as they waited for the doors to open for Sir Paul McCartney. Pittsburgh was McCartney’s second date on his “Out There” tour after recovering from being severely ill and postponing tour dates. The arena was filled to the top with people and barely any floor […]
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band at Artpark
Thousands of people with umbrellas and ponchos crowded the fields of Lewiston’s Artpark for Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band. The sky was filled with heavy overcast with a few rays of sun but that did not stop the generation of The British Invasion and a few younger generations from waiting on the famous […]
Interview: Discussing The Beatles with Dr. Gordon Thompson
There is little question as to how quickly news travels today. With the advent of smart phones, computers and 24-hour news services – the impact of the event is as immediate as its occurrence. But, the collective experience is no longer as vivid, only because of the diversity by which we all receive the news; where one person […]
Free Music on Tuesdays in Colonie
The Capital Region is not short of live music during the summer months. Pay attention and you’ll find some gems, like the free weekly concert series hosted by Colonie’s Frank A. Leak Amphitheater for the Arts in Cook Park. Each concert takes place on a Tuesday throughout the summer starting at 6:30 pm. A different genre […]
NY Living Legacy Project, The Egg Performing Arts Center – 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Arrival in New York
As part of its ongoing NY Living Legacy Project, The Egg Performing Arts Center will explore the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival in New York with a number of performances and related events from February 6 through 15.The celebration will include a series of multi-media events in eight area community centers and be highlighted […]