The Egg

There are concerts that entertain, and then there are nights like this—where the music feels like a thread, stitching together decades of soul and sound. Duane Betts and his band, Palmetto Motel, didn’t just take the stage on Wednesday,…

It was the kind of show that only comes around once every couple of years and if you're the casual type of fan not on a 'first name' basis with the band members involved, it could have easily slipped under your concert radar. It almost did…

Renowned children's music artist Laurie Berkner is bringing her Greatest Hits Concert to Upstate New York, with performances in Rochester on March 29 and Albany on March 30. Berkner, named the "queen of kids' music" by People…

On the evening of Friday, January 31st, snow and freezing temperatures blanketed Albany, setting the stage for an emo night at The Egg, where Soccer Mommy would headline the night. Opening the show, L'Rain, Brooklyn’s…

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center, known as “The Egg,” and the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) announce a transformative capital improvement project to modernize and exchange the venue.…

For the first time since 2003, Yonder Mountain String Band took the stage at The Egg on Friday, January 24. photo by Pat Rogers The jamgrass group from Colorado, now in their 27th year, is no stranger to the Capital Region, having…

Shemekia Copeland’s performance at The Egg in Albany on Saturday, January 18 was a masterclass in stage presence, powerful storytelling, and soul-stirring blues. Nominated for multiple GRAMMYs this award season, Copeland’s performance…

Vocalist Shemekia Copeland will celebrate the release of her Grammy-nominated album, Blame It On Eve, with a live performance at The Egg in Albany on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.  Shemekia Copeland's latest album, Blame It On Eve,…

Sometimes an intimate theater experience can deliver just as big of an impact on a live music fan as a massive arena setting can. Murray’s Law, acoustic duo Brian Murray and Jimmy Law from well-loved jam band Dogs in a Pile, delivered just…

Union College and The Egg have announced details for the four-day residency by Eisenhower Dance Detroit from October 15-18.  The residency includes community outreach, a professional experience for local dancers and a public…