1/17/19: Today’s Top Tips: Thursday

MUSIC: The Jayhawks @ The Egg, Albany. The Heartland Americana pioneers soar into Greater Nippertown in support of their latest album, Back Roads and Abandoned Motels, featuring Jayhawks versions of songs that co-founding member Gary Louris had previously written with other artists plus new compositions. Folk Uke – featuring Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson – will open the show. 7:30pm. $39.50.

MUSIC: James Maddock @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. The entertaining fixture on the folk and Americana scene emigrated from England to NYC in the early 2000s. He has swept up regional Best Of awards and placed numerous songs in major network TV shows. His new album, If It Ain’t Fixed, Don’t Break It, honors the pioneers of popular music, from the two Louies (Armstrong and Jordan), to Chuck Berry, with a side trip to the land of Townes Van Zandt. 7pm. $27.

MUSIC: The Phil Allen Concert Jazz Band @ Renaissance Restaurant at the Hall, Schenectady. The big band finds a new home for their monthly concerts. 7pm.

MUSIC: Super Dark Thursday @ River Street Pub, Troy. Featuring Pocket Vinyl, The Wait and Joan Kelsey’s Silver Lining. 9:30pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Erin Harkes @ Bellini’s, Latham. 6pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Three Quarter North @ LT’s Grill, Niskayuna. 6:30pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Brasskill @ the Half Moon, Hudson. With Night Pets. 9pm. $5.

OPEN MIC/POETRY: Third Thursday Poetry Night @ the Social Justice Center, Albany. New York City poet Cliff Fyman will be the featured poet. With host Dan Wilcock. 7pm sign-up; 7:30pm readings. $3.

MUSIC: Soul Purpose @ Colony, Woodstock. Named the Best Local Band by readers of Hudson Valley Magazine, the seven-piece band has been together for nearly 25 years fueled by a shared love of smooth soul, swing, jump blues, R&B, New Orleans funk and Motown. 8pm. $12.

MUSIC: Pat Decker @ Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs. 9pm. Pay what you want…

LISTENING PARTY: The Music of Astrud Gilberto @ Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar. An overview of the beloved bossa nova singer of the 1960s and how her legacy continues. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Nellybombs & Band @ the Falcon Underground, Marlboro. Alt-blues. 8pm. Donations encouraged.

MUSIC: Formula 5 @ the Pickle Barrel, Killington. 8pm. $16.05.

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