The Beat from Troy Music Hall #40, Celebrate!

The holiday season is officially here! We are starting our Black Friday Sale early this year.

For every $50 you spend on a Gift Card, you will get $5 free! Click here to redeem this deal. By gifting these cards, not only are you giving away the best gift of all – the gift of live music – you are also helping sustain the Music Hall until it is safe to open. Gift Cards never expire, and we are looking forward to some amazing shows in our future – it’s a win-win for everyone!

Any Day Now, I Shall Be Released

I see my light come shiningFrom the west down to the eastAny day now, any day nowI shall be released

“I Shall be Released”, written by Bob Dylan in 1967, was first heard on the album Music From Big Pink by The Band. Like most Dylan songs, it has been covered far and wide. Performers who’ve recorded it include Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Jerry Garcia Band, OK Go, Elvis Presley, and many, many more. Enjoy this version by Rising Appalachia, a six member band founded by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith.

You Can Help Keep The Music& Arts in Education Alive!

We again, humbly, ask for your support during this difficult time. Please consider making a donation by clicking here. Any amount, great or small, will make a difference.

Thank you to all who have already made a contribution, we appreciate your help!

Chris Stapleton’s New Holiday Album

Ha! Chris Stapleton has quite a sense of humor.

The Sea The Sea is so Lovely

The Sea The Sea Rooftop Concert
We are big fans of this local band that has been getting a lot of national attention lately. This video was shot on the rooftop of our neighbors, the Taak House. As the camera travels round you will be able to recognize the Music Hall right behind them.

Friendly Snowy Vintage Warfare

This brief clip is actual footage of a snowball fight from 1897. (That would have been 22 years after the Music Hall opened.) From the NY Times: “The footage was captured in Lyon, in 1897, by the Lumière brothers, who were among the world’s first filmmakers. It was originally black and white, of course, and herky-jerky because of the low frame rate. But this snowball fight has recently been colorized and smoothed, and the result is shockingly modern.” Read all about it here.

The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Presents

The Music Hall receives a portion of all tickets sold to these events!

Patty Griffin
A Residency Streaming Live From The Continental Club
Tickets and Info
Three Unique Shows to be Broadcast Live:
Saturday, November 21st,
Saturday, December 5th
All shows at 8:00 PM

Taj Mahal – Livestream
Streaming Live on Stage From The UC Theatre
Tickets and Info
Tuesday, November 17, 9PM
Composer, multi-GRAMMY® winner, multi-Blues Music Award winner, Blues Hall of Fame member, and Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement award recipient TAJ MAHAL streaming LIVE to the comforts of your own home. 

The Jayhawks – XOXO
Tickets and Info
November 29 – The Sound of Lies album performed in its entirety + other Jayhawks classics.
January 10, 2021 – A special matinee show focused on the band’s favorite cover songs.

Rufus Wainwright
Tickets and Info
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright announces a virtual live-stream tour through all of the acclaimed musician’s groundbreaking studio albums.
November 20 – From “Agnus Dei” to “Hometown Waltz” 
November 27 – From “This Love Affair” to “Old Whore’s Diet”

Pro Tip – Pre-Soak Your Pasta

We love Sohla because she always has great recipe idea. This looks delicious, and perfect for the cold, winter days ahead. The biggest take-away is the technique of pre-soaking your pasta. We’ve never heard of it, but it makes perfect sense, and you don’t run the risk of draining your pasta before you remember to save some of the magic starchy water.

The Show Must Go On

We know, it’s a commercial, but it really is quite touching. A quick reminder, if you do any of your shopping on Amazon, the Hall participates in AmazonSmile. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corporation. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2270512 and support us every time you shop!

Animals Enjoying the Fall Bounty

This week we give you animals enjoying the bounty of a fall harvest. It’s amazing to watch how easily the elephants crush those enormous pumpkins!