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    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (December 3, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Dec 3, 2023
    Best Bet: Darlingside / Field Guide @ Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Indie folk group Darlingside has a long history of lush, layered…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (December 2, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Dec 2, 2023
    Best Bet: Keller Williams @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Sure the Jonas Brothers are in Albany and the Ramble is happening in Woodstock, but have you ever…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (December 1, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Dec 1, 2023
    Best Bet: Heard @ Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8-10 p.m.“You can’t really get away from the emotional and physical experience of the transition to the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 19, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 19, 2023
    Best Bet: The Beach Boys @ Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, 3 p.m.The Beach Boys, led by Mike Love, are an iconic American rock band known for their…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 18, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 18, 2023
    Best Bet: String Machine / Raavi @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 8 p.m.- Nov. 19, 12 a.m."Hallelujah Hell Yeah" by String Machine combines joy, vulnerability, and indie…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 17, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 17, 2023
    Best Bet: Eggy / Funky Dawgz Brass Band @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Eggy is the fresh but familiar sound you crave. Eggy’s rich harmonies…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 16, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 16, 2023
    Best Bet: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ The Egg, Agency Building 1 S Mall Arterial, Albany, 7:30-10 p.m.Marty Stuart and The Superlatives, a…
    Unsigned518

    Celebrating 100 Episodes of ‘Unsigned 518’

    Jim Gilbert Nov 15, 2023
    The "Unsigned 518" podcast has developed into a platform for collaboration and song exposure for musicians in the Capital Region. Since host Andy Scullin is not only a local…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 15, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 15, 2023
    Best Bet: Brian Fallon @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.Brian Fallon, formerly of The Gaslight Anthem, embraces his new phase post-40 with…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 14, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 14, 2023
    Best Bet: Song City @ The Ruck, 104 Third St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.The premiere singer/songwriter showcase in the region is tonight in Troy. Song City's musicians for the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 13, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 13, 2023
    Best Bet: Great Lake Swimmers / Christian Lopez @ The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany, 8 - 10 p.m.Great Lake Swimmers, led by Tony Dekker,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 12, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 12, 2023
    Best Bet: The Bobby Lees / Ghost Prom / Robin the Hammer @ Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 8 p.m.- Nov. 13, 12 a.m.Here’s the deal. The Bobby Lees are going on…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 11, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 11, 2023
    Best Bet: TrueSongs 2023: Lyrics of Life @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Unveil the profound narratives of life at TrueSongs 2023! This unique…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 10, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 10, 2023
    Best Bet: Tank and the Bangas @ Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.Tank and The Bangas, hailing from the soulful city of New Orleans,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 9, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 9, 2023
    Best Bet: Consider the Source / Bella's Bartok @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.- Nov. 10, 12 a.m.Consider the Source primarily exemplifies a jam…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 8, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 8, 2023
    Best Bet: Live @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.Best known for their 1994 album "Throwing Copper," they achieved worldwide success with…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 7, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 7, 2023
    Best Bet: Rod Wave / Ari Lennox / Toosii / Eelmatic @ MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany, 8 p.m.- Nov. 8, 12 a.m.Rod Wave is on tour in support of his fifth studio album,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 6, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 6, 2023
    Best Bet: Luxury Skin / Architrave / A Cave in Bloom @ Desperate Annies, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.Monday night means Saratoga Springs and Super Dark has a…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 5, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 5, 2023
    Best Bet: Mike & Ruthy @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar are a harmony duo with a celebrated catalog of traditional…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 4, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 4, 2023
    Best Bet: John Mulaney @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7 p.m-10:15 p.mJohn Mulaney live, where his razor-sharp wit cuts through the mundane to…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 3, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 3, 2023
    Best Bet: Wild Adriatic / Chestnut Grove / Precious Metals @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 9 p.m.- Nov. 4, 1 a.m.Catch Wild Adriatic's heartfelt reunion…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 2, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 2, 2023
    Best Bet: The Head And The Heart / Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.The Head and the Heart, a Seattle…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (November 1, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Nov 1, 2023
    Best Bet: Jordan Tice / Reed Foehl @ The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, 5342 Parkis Mills Road, Galway, 7-11 p.m.Jordan Tice is a singer/songwriter who combines witty musings…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 31, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 31, 2023
    Best Bet: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.Yes, that’s Pigs x7 because sometimes x6 isn’t enough. Britian's stoner metal vibe…
    Upcoming Shows

    John Mellencamp “Live and In Person 2024” Tour coming to Proctors in March

    Jim Gilbert Oct 30, 2023
    Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp announces the extension of his celebrated tour, "Live and In Person 2024," bringing his storied catalog of heartland rock to fans…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 29, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 29, 2023
    Best Bet: Sinking Season / Friend Hospital / ShortWave RadioBand / Under the Den / ERIE @ Pauly's Hotel, 337 Central Ave., Albany, 6:30-10:30 p.m.Sinking Season is an…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 28, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 28, 2023
    Best Bet: The Wood Brothers / Maya de Vitry @ Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 7-10 p.m.The Wood Brothers are proof that one plus one often equals more than two.…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 27, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 27, 2023
    Best Bet: 50 Years of Hip Hop @ Troy Music Hall, 7:30 - 10 p.m.50 Years of Hip Hop will highlight the rich history of Hip Hop with both classic tracks and original songs…
    Concert Review

    Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket @ Palace Theatre, 10/25/2023

    Jim Gilbert Oct 26, 2023
    My Morning Jacket's concert at Albany's historic Palace Theatre was a wonderful night of pure musical magic. Although the crowd was initially thin, it progressively grew as…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 26, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 26, 2023
    Best Bet: Jive Hive Live Halloween Spooktacular (Preview Screening) @ Whiskey Pickle, 409 Fulton St., Troy, 8-10 p.m.This one is all about local music and local…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 25, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 25, 2023
    Best Bet: My Morning Jacket / Madi Diaz @ Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 26, 12 a.m.It’s only Wednesday, and My Morning Jacket, Bad…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 24, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 24, 2023
    Best Bet: We Came as Romans / Emmure / Bodysnatcher / Archetypes Collide @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6-10 p.m.Classic Upstate Concert Hall lineup, but at the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 23, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 23, 2023
    Best Bet: The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ The Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 7 p.m.Hey, all you creatures of the night, The Kids of Albany are back for…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 22, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 22, 2023
    Best Bet: Leslie Mendelson / Marco Benevento: STOP Woodstock National Benefit Concert @ Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 7-11 p.m.This benefit concert features…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 21, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 21, 2023
    Best Bet: The Jayhawks / Freedy Johnston @ Swyer Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.The Jayhawks, an American band, blend country…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 20, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 20, 2023
    Best Bet: Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade @ Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 8-11 p.m.Les Claypool revives his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade after…
    Wellness

    Healing the Arts: Saratoga’s Free Health Clinic for the Creative Community

    Jim Gilbert Oct 19, 2023
    In an effort to address the unique healthcare needs of the Capital Region’s creative community, Saratoga Hospital, in partnership with Caffè Lena, Sight & Sound Vision…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 19, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 19, 2023
    Best Bet: Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure @ The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Clare Maloney is one of the most distinctive, powerful and…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 18, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 18, 2023
    Best Bet: Andy Grammer / Patrick Martin @ The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 8-10 p.m.Andy Grammer, an eloquent storyteller through music, melds pop, soul, and folksy…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 17, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 17, 2023
    Best Bet: Bob Mould Solo Electric /Jason Narducy @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8-11 p.m.Bob Mould, an icon in the alternative rock scene, seamlessly melds…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 16, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 16, 2023
    Best Bet: Alluvial @ Empire Underground, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Alluvial, with its intricate, heavy instrumentals and profound melodies, presents a masterful…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 15, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 15, 2023
    Best Bet: Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30-11:30 p.m.Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs infuse vibrant New Orleans energy…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 14, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 14, 2023
    Best Bet: Barns Courtney / The Ramona Flowers @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Barns Courtney effortlessly blends raspy vocals with indie-blues…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 13, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 13, 2023
    Best Bet: Quiet Riot / Tora Tora @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 7:30-11 p.m.Metal Health was released 40 years ago (March 1983), and has the distinction of…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 12, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 12, 2023
    Best Bet: Kitchen Dwellers @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 7-11 p.m.Kitchen Dwellers, an American bluegrass band formed in 2010 in Bozeman, Montana, fuse…
    The Scene & The Biz

    Rock ‘n’ Roll Elective Strikes a Chord at Averill Park High School

    Jim Gilbert Oct 11, 2023
    Averill Park High School has introduced an electrifying elective that is not only making the students tap their feet but also immersing them in a rich, rhythmic history.…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 11, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 11, 2023
    Best Bet: Monuments Ft. VRSTY / For the Fallen Dreams @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6-10 p.m.Monuments originate from the UK and blend djent riffs with melodic,…
    Interviews

    Song City Series: Ryder Cooper, Songstress Sewing Stories

    Jim Gilbert Oct 10, 2023
    For those treading along the eclectic edges of the music industry, the distinctive voice of Ryder Cooper is unmistakably powerful, weaving dark tales and melancholy ballads…
    Interviews

    Song City Series: Behind the Melodies with Matt Plummer

    Jim Gilbert Oct 10, 2023
    Crafting melodies and instrumentation—often birthed on an acoustic guitar—stands as the initial, integral step in Plummer's songwriting journey. He shared, “Always the melody…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 10, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 10, 2023
    Best Bet: Steve Hackett @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7:30-11:30 p.m.Renowned British guitarist and composer gained fame as Genesis' lead…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 9, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 9, 2023
    Best Bet: Family Tree (& Super 400 Video Premiere) @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 7-10 p.m.Get to Putnam Place at 7 for the premiere of Super 400’s…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 8, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 8, 2023
    Best Bet: The Motet w/ Yam Yam @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany 8 p.m.- Oct. 9, 12 a.m.The Motet bridges the gap between retro-funk and innovative grooves, offering…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 7, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 7, 2023
    Best Bet: Jake Shimabukuro @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 8 p.m.- Oct. 8, 12 a.m.Through deft fingers and heartfelt melodies, he transforms the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 6, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 6, 2023
    Best Bet: Nippertown’s Hoppin’ Howl-ween @ Downtown Albany, Albany, 5-7:30 p.m.Where else can you find 5 great local performers and check out over 10 pieces of local art……
    Interviews

    The Jive Hive: Unveiling the Secret Behind Albany’s Intimate Musical Utopia

    Jim Gilbert Oct 5, 2023
    In the heart of Albany, a transformative space known as the Jive Hive hums with the vibrant echoes of passionate music-making, telling a story of communal creativity and…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 5, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 5, 2023
    Best Bet: Dirty Honey / 2096 @ Live Music, Frog Alley Brewing, 108 State St., Schenectady, 6-9 p.m.Coming back home to Schenectady after opening the Guns ‘n Roses summer…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 4, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 4, 2023
    Best Bet: Ana Popovic @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 8-10 p.m.Ana Popovic, the Serbian blues guitar virtuoso, elegantly melds fiery performances with…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 3, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 3, 2023
    Best Bet: Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers / Rebirth Brass Band @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7:30-10 p.m.Feel the energy as renowned…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 2, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 2, 2023
    Best Bet: PONS / G.O.L.E.M. / CPS @ Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.PONS is two drummers and no bassist. That’s right, Pons is a…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 1, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Oct 1, 2023
    Best Bet: RuPaul's Drag Race Night of the Living Drag @ The Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.There is no better way to get in the Halloween spirit,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 30, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 30, 2023
    Best Bet: Vienna Teng @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.- Oct. 1, 12 a.m.Vienna Teng is a musical gem blending pop, folk, and classical into something…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 29, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 29, 2023
    Best Bet: Hand Habits @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 5-9 p.m. / 9 p.m.- Sept. 30, 1 a.m.Returning to their 518 roots, Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy will mesmerize Troy at No Fun…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 28, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 28, 2023
    Best Bet: Yelawolf / Caskey @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6:30–11 p.m.Yelawolf, the relentless southern rapper who mixes hip-hop, country, rock, and blues,…
    Upcoming Shows

    Saratoga New Year’s Fest: Ring in the New Year with Fireworks, Family, and Fantastic Music

    Jim Gilbert Sep 27, 2023
    The Saratoga New Year’s Fest, spanning Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, is anticipated to be the grandest New Year's celebration north of Times Square, promising an uninterrupted weekend…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 27, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 27, 2023
    Best Bet: Cassandra Kubinski @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Dig piano-driven tunes with a soulful swirl? Get into Cassandra Kubinski’s vibe. Think…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 26, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 26, 2023
    Best Bet: Pat Metheny @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7:30 - 11:30 p..m.Metheny's versatility on any instrument is practically unparalleled. He has…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 25, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 25, 2023
    Best Bet: Safety Meeting / Gusto / Small Ghosts @ Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.A triple threat on a Monday almost seems unfair.…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 24, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 24, 2023
    Best Bet: Kidd G / Graham Barham @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 8 p.m.From humble small-town (pop. 1,130) beginnings to chart-topping hits, Kidd G fuses classic…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 23, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 23, 2023
    Best Bet: FreshGrass Music Festival @ MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way, N. Adams, 11 a.m.- Sept. 24, 2a.m.Witness Dropkick Murphy's acoustic magic, revel in Mountain Grass…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 22, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 22, 2023
    Best Bet: The E-Block / Fungkshui @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8-11 p.m."The E-Block’s artistic tapestry is woven with a rich spectrum of influences.…
    Interviews

    Mike Kelley’s Journey from The Sharks to The Hammerhead Horns

    Jim Gilbert Sep 21, 2023
    In the vibrant tapestry of the Capital Region's music scene, Mike Kelley has been an undeniable thread for over 40 years. From his early days with the iconic band, The…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 21, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 21, 2023
    Best Bet: Ryan Leddick @ Nine Pin Cider Works, 929 Broadway, Albany, 5-9 p.m.Soulful, rhythmic folk-rock from Troy's Ryan Leddick mesmerizes listeners with his haunting…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 20, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 20, 2023
    Best Bet: Bully / Wombo @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.Be prepared for a transformative journey through the raw emotions of Bully's latest release,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 19, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 19, 2023
    Best Bet: James McMurtry / BettySoo @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m.Prepare for a lyrical journey into the heartland of storytelling. James McMurtry,…
    Upcoming Shows

    Vienna Teng to Bring Music and Climate Action to Saratoga Springs

    Jim Gilbert Sep 18, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS - Renowned singer-songwriter and passionate climate action advocate Vienna Teng is set to embark on a unique, multifaceted journey to Saratoga Springs at the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 18, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 18, 2023
    Best Bet: Boris + Melvins / mr.phylzzz @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Boris and Melvins are joining forces for a mind-bending concert experience that…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 17, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 17, 2023
    Best Bet: Grace Potter / Cris Jacobs @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.Grace Potter’s unmistakable blend of unbridled rock ‘n’ roll is set…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 16, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 16, 2023
    Best Bet: PearlPalooza 2023 @ PearlPalooza, S Pearl Street, Albany, 12-5 p.m.Fishbone, the legendary Los Angeles ska-funk band, is headlining this year's event, promising…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 15, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 15, 2023
    Best Bet: Outlaw Music Festival @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, 5-9 p.m.The Outlaw Music Festival is back at SPAC, headlined…
    Upcoming Shows

    Universal Preservation Hall Unveils Exciting Lineup for 2023-2024 Season

    Jim Gilbert Sep 14, 2023
    Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) is set to elevate its cultural offerings for the 2023-2024 season, featuring a diverse and impressive lineup of artists and performances.…
    The Scene & The Biz

    The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie Prepares for Final Curtain

    Jim Gilbert Sep 14, 2023
    In a bittersweet turn of events, one of the Hudson Valley's most iconic music venues, The Chance Theater, is set to close its doors. With a rich history dating back to 1912,…
    Upcoming Shows

    Grace Potter Rolls into Albany’s The Egg

    Jim Gilbert Sep 14, 2023
    Rolling into town this Sunday, Grace Potter's unmistakable blend of unbridled rock 'n' roll is set to leave an indelible mark on Albany's iconic Egg Performing Arts Center.…
    Top Tips

    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 14, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 14, 2023
    Best Bet: Ne-Yo / Mario / Pleasure P @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. Of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Ne-Yo emerged as a prolific R&B and pop…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 13, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 13, 2023
    Best Bet: Yonder Mountain String Band: Hops & Harvest 2023 @ Empire State Plaza, South Albany, 5-9 p.m.Nothing says welcome to fall quite like the Hops & Harvest…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 12, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 12, 2023
    Best Bet: Night Beats / Moonwalks / The Abyssmals @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.This should be a mesmerizing evening in Troy. Let Danny Lee Blackwell's…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 11, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 11, 2023
    Best Bet: Misty Blues: Odetta Tribute @ The Linda, 339 Central Ave., Albany (8 p.m.)Gina Coleman, lead singer of Misty Blues, was deeply inspired by her 1990s encounter…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 10, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 10, 2023
    Best Bet: The Kingston Trio @ Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs (7:30 p.m.)Transport yourself back in time as the illustrious harmonies of…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 9, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 9, 2023
    Best Bet: Albany Jazz Festival @ Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Rensselaer (12 p.m.)For 20 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats,…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 8, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 8, 2023
    Best Bet: Eastbound Throwdown @ Irwin Family Farm, 33 Irwin Road, Salem (12 p.m.)Eastbound Throwdown 2023 promises to be another packed weekend of live outdoor music and…
    Interviews

    Behind the Music with Scott Womer and Song City

    Jim Gilbert Sep 7, 2023
    From Albany's music scene to the pulsating heart of Nashville's Bluebird Café and back home again to The Ruck in Troy, Scott Womer's journey is a testament to the…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 7, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 7, 2023
    Best Bet: Sir Chloe @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany (7 pm)Lead singer Dana Foote is an impressive multi-instrumentalist skilled in guitar, piano, mandolin,…
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    Jim Gilbert Sep 6, 2023
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 5, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 5, 2023
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 4, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 4, 2023
    Best Bet: Family Tree > Sly Fox’s Open Mic Jam @ Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs. (7 pm)Track season is (finally) over, and we are ready to send our kids back to…
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 3, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 3, 2023
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    Jim Gilbert Sep 2, 2023
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 2, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 2, 2023
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    Adirondack Independent Music Festival Rings in Its 8th Year with Stellar Lineup this Weekend in Lake…

    Jim Gilbert Sep 1, 2023
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    Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (September 1, 2023)

    Jim Gilbert Sep 1, 2023
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    From Niskayuna Roots to Rocking SPAC: Marc LaBelle’s Meteoric Rise with Dirty Honey

    Jim Gilbert Aug 31, 2023
    Marc LaBelle is originally from Niskayuna, but on Friday night, you can catch him on stage at SPAC opening for 1980s rock band Guns N’ Roses.LaBelle’s band Dirty Honey is…
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