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    Laura is a writer from Niskayuna, New York who rediscovered her passion for language, music and the arts when her partner asked her to contribute to Nippertown a few years ago. In college, she was a news editor, poet, and musician, but her professional life as a social worker had consumed most of her creative energy until writing about music reawakened it. She writes and edits for Nippertown alongside her life partner when she isn't doting on their two dogs, cooking breakfast for their chickens, or walking through the woods.

    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Macy Gray / Buggy Jive @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 09/29/2023

    Laura DaPolito Sep 29, 2023
    Macy Gray Stumbles in Reset Tour, Buggy Jive ThrivesTROY–Grammy Award winning singer Macy Gray opened her "Reset Tour" at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Friday night.…
    Exhibits

    Tiny Trees, Big Joy: Bonsai as Living Expression

    Laura DaPolito Sep 27, 2023
    Bonsai trees are growing across Nippertown in enthusiasts' homes, gardens and offices. The Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society wants to expand the art of bonsai even further,…
    Upcoming Shows

    Fresh Grass to Bring Fresh Faces to Mass MoCA this Weekend

    Laura DaPolito Sep 20, 2023
    NORTH ADAMS, MA–September brings flannels out of the closet, crimson leaves in the air, and the Fresh Grass Festival to Mass MoCA. One of two festivals offered by Fresh Grass…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Mary Gauthier / Jaimee Harris @ Caffe Lena, 09/17/2023

    Laura DaPolito Sep 18, 2023
    Dark Enough to See Light: Gauthier's Heart Changing Songs and Stories Brighten Caffe Lena's Rainy Sunday NightSARATOGA SPRINGS–Folk singer, songwriter and storyteller…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne / Tomlinson @ Proctors, 09/16/2023

    Laura DaPolito Sep 17, 2023
    SCHENECTADY–Ray LaMontagne is a romantic. Or at least the lyrics of his songs suggest a deeply romantic and grounded lover who is consumed with everyday love that involves…
    Concert Review

    Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Fest Proves He’s “Still Not Dead”

    Laura DaPolito Sep 16, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS–If you get the chance to see Willie Nelson perform live, go. Don't think about it, just go.Willie Nelson was in town with his beloved Outlaw Fest, a…
    Wellness

    Street Serenity: YogaPalooza Invites Community Members to Free Practice on Pearl Street

    Laura DaPolito Sep 14, 2023
    ALBANY—Last September, right before the aptly named PearlPalooza launched into an afternoon of free music on Pearl Street in Albany, the asphalt was covered in yoga mats, and…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Sawyer Frederick @ Caffe Lena, 09/03/2023

    Laura DaPolito Sep 4, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS–Local Americana and (now) blues musician Sawyer Fredericks played two sold-out shows at Caffe Lena this weekend, topping off his tenth year at the venue with…
    Interviews

    Interview: Summer’s Last Serenade with Drank the Gold at The Cock ‘n Bull

    Laura DaPolito Aug 31, 2023
    GALWAY–Summer inevitably ends, bringing with it cooler and much shorter days. Thankfully, folk music duo Drank the Gold aims to soften the blow, ushering out August at The…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Pixies / Modest Mouse / Cat Power @ MASS MoCA, 08/26/2023

    Laura DaPolito Aug 27, 2023
    NORTH ADAMS, MA – Jim and I stepped through a portal to the 1990s to attend the Modest Mouse and Pixies concert at MASS MoCA Saturday night. The alternative rock band the…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Zac Brown Band / Marcus King / King Calaway @ SPAC, 08/13/2023

    Laura DaPolito Aug 14, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS—Zac Brown brought his immensely talented band of musicians to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center Sunday night, filling the chilly mid-summer evening…
    Album Reviews

    Album Review: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band’s “Live at Just the Right…

    Laura DaPolito Jul 27, 2023
    Original songwriter and musician Reese Fulmer is, at heart, a storyteller. Fulmer likes to write about real things like capitalism, drug abuse, and social ills. But he also…
    Music

    From Catching Frogs to Rocking Stages: The Rise of Sofia Corts, Nippertown’s Next-Door Star

    Laura DaPolito Jul 19, 2023
    Ascending rock sensation Sofia Corts is literally the girl next door. The rising Bethlehem High School senior living in Glenmont grew up catching frogs, riding her bike, and…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Dave Matthews Band @ SPAC (Night 1), 07/14/2023

    Laura DaPolito Jul 15, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – It felt like Christmas in July at Saratoga's Performing Arts Center on Friday night. And not because of the weather.Dave Matthews returned with his…
    Theater

    Getting to Know Proctor’s Broadway Camp Choreographer Freddy Ramirez

    Laura DaPolito Jul 12, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – It is summer, after all, with summer camp season in full swing. If your memories of summer camp include mosquito bites and swim tests in muddy waters, you…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Counting Crows / Dashboard Confessional @ SPAC, 07/05/2023

    Laura DaPolito Jul 6, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Counting Crows returned to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night with an outstanding solid set from start to finish, giving fans something…
    Upcoming Shows

    Rock Camp Rolls into Proctors’ Collaborative School July 10th

    Laura DaPolito Jul 2, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – Budding rock stars, sound technicians, and light magicians will join forces for Rock Camp at Proctor's Theatre July 10-21, with a performance at Universal…
    Theater

    Review: Capital District Arts Initiative’s Immersive RENT at Lark Hall

    Laura DaPolito Jun 29, 2023
    ALBANY - The Capital District Arts Initiative staged a completely immersive version of the rock opera RENT this month at Lark Hall. With some surprises, some more delightful…
    Theater

    From Neighborhood Skits to Rising Star: Isabella Varno’s Journey in Community Theatre

    Laura DaPolito Jun 22, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – Isabella Varno is homegrown talent, cutting her teeth on the local stages in Schenectady and Niskayuna starting in elementary school. I know because I witnessed…
    Interviews

    Kevin Bacon from Bacon Brothers Talks About Music, Family, and Eggs

    Laura DaPolito Jun 16, 2023
    The Bacon Brothers' music intentionally defies genre categorization, and that's precisely how Kevin Bacon likes it.Actor and musician Kevin Bacon, possibly best known for…
    Interviews

    Interview: Quebe Sisters Lean into Sibling Harmony

    Laura DaPolito Jun 3, 2023
    The Quebe Sisters are returning to Caffe Lena on June 22nd with their sibling harmonies and pleasing string sounds. Sophia Quebe, the middle child of the sibling set, was…
    Arts

    Schenectady’s Kids Arts Festival brings Fun for All Ages on June 3rd

    Laura DaPolito May 28, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – A community favorite is once again set to celebrate arts and music in Schenectady. On Saturday, June 3rd, the Kids Arts Festival will return with music and…
    Interviews

    Interview: Claude Sawyer, Photographer and Philanthropist

    Laura DaPolito May 27, 2023
    ROTTERDAM – Claude Sawyer loves country music.Sawyer is one of our most prolific photographers at Nippertown, and not surprisingly, he photographs a lot of country…
    Concert Review

    Review: Caffe Lena’s Sing In the Streets at Downtown Saratoga

    Laura DaPolito May 22, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Caffe Lena hosted their second annual Sing In the Streets music festival, an afternoon full of performances by original songwriters. All the musicians were…
    Art

    Interview: Artist Carol Barre

    Laura DaPolito May 18, 2023
    TROY – Local painter Carol Barre doesn't feel her artwork is personal. In fact, she's emphatic that it isn't at all personal."My work is changing every day, but I don't…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Girl Blue / Reese Fulmer & the Carriage House Band / Jimi W @ The Hangar on the…

    Laura DaPolito May 7, 2023
    TROY – The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy transformed itself into a listening room when hosting three local songwriters and their bands on Saturday, May 6th. While I've been to…
    Art

    First Friday Spotlight Artist: Ruby Silvious elevates the Power of Paper at Overit, May 5th

    Laura DaPolito May 2, 2023
    ALBANY – Internationally celebrated and local Nippertown artist Ruby Silvious is one of five creatives highlighted this First Friday, May 5, as Albany reawakens the tradition…
    Interviews

    Interview: Golden Shoals Bring Bluegrass with Modern Sensibility

    Laura DaPolito Apr 25, 2023
    CAMBRIDGE - Golden Shoals plays Argyle Brewing on April 26th at 8 pm with a special guest: local Carolyn Shapiro. The acclaimed folk duo known for their harmonies and…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Suzanne Vega @ Universal Preservation Hall, 04/14/2023

    Laura DaPolito Apr 15, 2023
    SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Preservation Hall hosted Suzanne Vega, the folk-inspired singer-songwriter who first sprang to the public's attention in the late 1980s with her…
    Wellness

    Hope Walks Here: Suicide Prevention Walk at RPI 4/15

    Laura DaPolito Apr 14, 2023
    (TROY, NY)–The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting a series of walks to raise awareness about suicide throughout the capital region, starting this…
    Interviews

    Meet Sydney Worthley, the Girl Next Door Turned Pop Star

    Laura DaPolito Apr 13, 2023
    On a recent Saturday, I ran into Sydney Worthley out and about in the 518. Wearing overalls and a messy bun, Worthley presents as an unassuming girl next door who loves…
    Culture

    The Moth Draws Sold Out Audience to Troy Savings

    Laura DaPolito Apr 9, 2023
    TROY –Storytelling is in. Finding funny, pithy ways to share meaning and connection with other humans through stories is one of the basic ideas behind "The Moth," a…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Songwriters Showcase Offers Learning Opportunity @ Park Theatre, 04/06/2023

    Laura DaPolito Apr 8, 2023
    GLENS FALLS – The sun sets later these days, and the longer days afford us easier travel to a little gem up north, The Park Theater. The theater offers an intimate listening…
    Interviews

    Interview: The talented and graceful Belle-Skinner chats with Nippertown

    Laura DaPolito Apr 3, 2023
    (NIPPERTOWN)–Belle-Skinner is the opening act for caroline at Lark Hall this Thursday, the third in a string of local venues she's playing for Nippertown this spring. After…
    Concert Review

    Powerhouse of Hope: Satsang Brought the Love to Lark Hall March 26th

    Laura DaPolito Mar 29, 2023
    ALBANY – Lark Hall knows how to start your week off right. The historic venue hosted national pop/rap band Satsang on Sunday, March 26th. It rolled in a feel-good vibe for…
    Upcoming Shows

    Charlie Smith Fund Raiser to Unite Local Blues Royalty April 2

    Laura DaPolito Mar 27, 2023
    (ALBANY)– McGeary's Pub will be the host for an upcoming fundraiser for Charlie Smith, local blues singer and guitar legend. Smith passed away recently, and an all-star band…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Haley Reinhart / Belle-Skinner @ Cohoes Music Hall, 03/24/2023

    Laura DaPolito Mar 26, 2023
    COHOES – Haley Reinhart sashayed into Cohoes Music Hall on her second to last stop of a six-month tour, bringing her sensual sound to an enthusiastic hall filled with fans.…
    Interviews

    Tenacious Wang Wins Concerto Competition

    Laura DaPolito Mar 22, 2023
    CLIFTON PARK– If you look up tenacity in the dictionary, you just might find Yu-Heng Wang's picture smiling at you from under the definition.The Shenendehowa High School…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Kevin McKrell’s Upstate Irish @ The Egg, 03/16/2023

    Laura DaPolito Mar 18, 2023
    ALBANY– Kevin McKrell's Upstate Irish show drew a jovial crowd on St. Patrick's Eve at The Egg in Albany. Joined by Bernie Branch, Jeff Strange from Donnybrook Fair, Get Up…
    Upcoming Shows

    The NoLaNauts & The Sugar Hold to Play YouthFX Benefit Show at Lark Hall, March 31

    Laura DaPolito Mar 15, 2023
    ALBANY–Lark Hall, the Jive Hive and Nippertown are joining efforts to present The NoLaNauts and The Sugar Hold on Friday, March 31st. The concert will benefit Albany's…
    Interviews

    Interview: Camtron5000 discusses his Origin Story and more

    Laura DaPolito Mar 12, 2023
    Over a year ago, Jim took me out to hear Stellar Young, a local band that he quite accurately predicted I would love. What he didn't expect, however, was for me to become so…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Belle-Skinner, Hold on Honeys, Girl Blue and Zan & the Winter Folk pay tribute…

    Laura DaPolito Mar 12, 2023
    COHOES — Four local female-led bands paid tribute to Joni Mitchell on Saturday night to a sold-out house at Cohoes Music Hall. Belle-Skinner, Hold on Honeys, Girl Blue and…
    Concert Review

    Ritter Strikes Like a Thunderbolt at The Egg March 5

    Laura DaPolito Mar 6, 2023
    ALBANY – Josh Ritter hopped on stage at The Egg Sunday, March 5th, with the energy and spirit of a teenager, moving his lanky arms into a friendly wave that revealed his…
    Interviews

    Interview: Steep Canyon Rangers Push Boundaries of Bluegrass to New Heights

    Laura DaPolito Mar 2, 2023
    Grammy award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers is expanding the bluegrass genre beyond traditional bluegrass, much to the joy of Nippertown fans. The band is coming “arm in arm”…
    Interviews

    Interview: Cathy Jordan of Dervish, coming to Proctors on March 3rd

    Laura DaPolito Mar 1, 2023
    One of the biggest names in Irish music is coming to Schenectady’s Proctor’s Theatre, Dervish, this Friday. Their lead vocalist and world-renowned singer Cathy Jordan met…
    Upcoming Shows

    Rising Niskayuna Star Eujeong Choi to Perform at Proctors

    Laura DaPolito Feb 28, 2023
    SCHENECTADY – Proctors will host special guest Eujeong Choi, winner of the Empire State Youth Orchestra 2022 Concerto Competition, for the upcoming Schenectady Symphony…
    Music

    A Night of Joni Mitchell with Zan & The Winter Folk, Hold On Honeys, Belle-Skinner and Girl…

    Laura DaPolito Feb 26, 2023
    COHOES - Four of the region's strongest female lead voices will celebrate Joni Mitchell's music at Cohoes Music Hall on March 11. On a not to be missed night, the four women…
    Music

    Singer-Songwriter Josh Ritter is “Getting Ready to Get Down” at The Egg on March 5th

    Laura DaPolito Feb 26, 2023
    ALBANY – Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter will perform at The Egg on Sunday, March 5th at 7:30 PM as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.One of the 21st…
    Food

    Good Eats, Tasty Drinks, and Royale Fun for the Arts

    Laura DaPolito Jan 30, 2023
    Wine and Dine for the Arts hosted a three-day arts, food, and culture festival in downtown Albany last weekend, with a glittery gala as the capstone of the event. It was a…
    Art

    Artist Spotlight: Natalie Boburka

    Laura DaPolito Nov 21, 2022
    Natalie Boburka cares passionately about the earth.A conceptual artist, Boburka utilizes different mediums and techniques to create series that explore our human…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Black Violin @ Proctors Theater, Schenectady, 11/18/2022

    Laura DaPolito Nov 19, 2022
    Hip hop duo Kev Marcus and Wil B, better known as Black Violin, brought their holiday show "Give Thanks" to Proctors Theatre in Schenectady Friday, November 18th. Infused…
    Concert Review

    Concert Review: Darlingside / Caitlyn Canty @ Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga, 11/3/2022

    Laura DaPolito Nov 5, 2022
    Indie folk favorites Darlingside played their last concert as a quartet with original members on Thursday night at UPH, simultaneously breaking my heart and soothing it with…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: FreshGrass Festival (Day Three) @ MASS MoCA, 09/25/2022

    Laura DaPolito Sep 27, 2022
    MASS MoCA's FreshGrass Festival rounded out day three of festivities with a full afternoon of musicians spanning bluegrass, Motown, soul, and finally classic country genres.…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Drank the Gold & The Brothers Blue @ The Cock ‘n Bull, 09/23/2022

    Laura DaPolito Sep 24, 2022
    The Cock n Bull Restaurant in Galway, New York hosted a doubleheader Thursday night with local duo Drank the Gold and western New York trio Brothers Blue.  The Irish duo and…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Outlaw Music Festival 2022 (Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Billy Strings, Larkin Poe) @ SPAC,…

    Laura DaPolito Sep 19, 2022
    Willie Nelson rolled into Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center for the final Live Nation concert at the venue for the season, bringing with him family and a talented crew…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Todd Snider / Lilly Winwood @ The Egg (Swyer Theatre), 09/13/2022

    Laura DaPolito Sep 15, 2022
    It was the kind of September day where you felt your eyelids sweating from the humidity that hung in the air, stale and leftover from summer but not yet ready to let go into…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Brandi Carlile & Indigo Girls @ Tanglewood, Lenox, 08/30/2022

    Laura DaPolito Aug 31, 2022
    Storm clouds were gathering above Tanglewood on Tuesday night, the summer amphitheater on the most eastern part of Nippertown in Lenox, Massachusetts. Brandi Carlile had…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House Band @ The Cock ‘n Bull, Galway, 08/18/2022

    Laura DaPolito Aug 21, 2022
    The smell of campfire and grilled meat wafted across the patio as I watched the leaves of the birch tree sway in the sky above, and before Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Philadelphia Orchestra with Yo-Yo Ma @ SPAC, 08/05/2022

    Laura DaPolito Aug 6, 2022
    Yo-Yo Ma returned to SPAC on Friday night as promised, and with him, he brought a very full crowd of classical music lovers to the park. A heavy wool blanket of heat has…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Steve Miller Band / Jimmie Vaughan @ SPAC, 07/24/2022

    Laura DaPolito Jul 25, 2022
    The Steve Miller Band chilled at SPAC after a heatwave held the capital region captive for the past week, playing old hits and some Texas roadhouse blues with Jimmie Vaughan.…
    Concert Review

    Celebrating Saratoga’s Summer Nights with Erin Harkes on Putnam Place’s New Patio

    Laura DaPolito Jul 16, 2022
    The Erin Harkes Band christened Putnam Place's new patio on Friday night with a full night of cover and original tunes that had the place on its feet. Dancing across the…
    Dance

    The New York City Ballet Leaps into a New Season at SPAC

    Laura DaPolito Jul 14, 2022
    The New York City Ballet thrilled its audience with three challenging and diverse performances on Thursday at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. With its first full season…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Dave Matthews Band @ SPAC, 07/08/2022

    Laura DaPolito Jul 9, 2022
    Dave Matthews Band breezed into Saratoga Springs for night one of their two-night engagement at SPAC on Friday. The immensely talented musicians captivated fans for almost…
    Art

    Palace Theatre Celebrates Youth Art and Juneteenth

    Laura DaPolito Jun 20, 2022
    The Palace Theatre celebrated youth artwork and Juneteenth with a special viewing of artwork, choir music, and chalk drawings under the Palace marquis Sunday afternoon.…
    Theater

    “To Kill a Mockingbird” brings Classic Novel to Life

    Laura DaPolito Jun 15, 2022
    Harper Lee's famous southern American novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" is being dramatically acted at Proctor's Theatre through June 19th. The award-winning play directed by…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: The Lumineers / CAAMP @ SPAC, 05/29/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 30, 2022
    Live Nation opened its summer season at SPAC with Indie Rock/Americana band The Lumineers Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend. With opener CAAMP, The Lumineers drew over…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: The Avett Brothers / Sierra Ferrell @ Ommegang Brewery, 05/27/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 28, 2022
    The Avett Brothers played Coopertown's Ommegang Brewery Friday night, May 27th. It was night one of their double hitter, making up for a concert that was cancelled twice…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: The Gibson Brothers @ The Cock ‘n Bull, Galway, 05/19/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 21, 2022
    Galway's Cock 'n Bull hosted the award-winning Gibson Brothers on Thursday, May 19th in the historic barn. Originally scheduled to play on the patio's new stage, The Gibson…
    Theater

    My Fair Empowered Lady: A new Eliza

    Laura DaPolito May 19, 2022
    Bartlett Sher's "My Fair Lady" is in town at Proctor's Theatre this week, bringing locals such favorites as "Wouldn't It Be Lover-ly," "The Rain in Spain," and of course "I…
    Arts

    LIVE: The Moth @ Troy Music Hall, 05/13/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 14, 2022
    After years of waiting due to COVID-related delays, ticket holders filled Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Friday, May 13th, for a sold-out presentation of The Moth. "Out of the…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Songwriters in the Round @ Great Flats Brewing, Schenectady, 05/05/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 7, 2022
    Singer/songwriters performed at Great Flats Brewing in Schenectady on Thursday, May 5th, for an unexpected celebration of original music. Organized by a relative newcomer to…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Low Lily @ Park Theater, Glens Falls, 04/30/2022

    Laura DaPolito May 1, 2022
    Brattleboro's Low Lily elevated Nipper's music scene with two meticulously played sets at Glens Falls' Park Theater Saturday night, lifting spirits through music played with…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Bonnie Raitt / NRBQ @ Palace Theatre, 04/15/2022

    Laura DaPolito Apr 16, 2022
    Bonnie Raitt drew a full house to the Palace Theatre on Good Friday. The blues-rock legend was competing with Passover and Easter weekend but still managed to fill the venue…
    Culture

    Albany Step Show Highlights Local Dancers’ Talent at Palace February 20, 2022

    Laura DaPolito Feb 21, 2022
    ALBANY — Local step dance groups shook off the cold of this winter night to shake, pump, and shimmy as the young women showcased traditional step dancing at the Palace…
    Theater

    “Come From Away” Lands Safely at Proctors

    Laura DaPolito Jan 26, 2022
    SCHENECTADY — Proctors Theatre is hosting the Canadian musical "Come From Away" for the next week in Schenectady. The musical whisks the audience away from our current…
    Concert Review

    Bill Staines Tribute Concert Unites Artists and Fans at Caffe Lena

    Laura DaPolito Jan 23, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sometimes a musician brings so many special ties to Nippertown that it feels like he's local. He becomes an honorary local through this friendships and…
    Concert Review

    Resolve to See Sirsy In 2022

    Laura DaPolito Jan 2, 2022
    SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local music legend Sirsy shifted from their usual electric rock sound to acoustic with ease for a show at Caffe Lena on January 1, 2022, welcoming in the…
    Concert Review

    The McKrells Usher In the Holidays with Christmas Show at The Egg

    Laura DaPolito Dec 19, 2021
    ALBANY — It isn't Christmas in Nippertown until you've attended the McKrell's Christmas Show, or at least that's what Jim told me before we headed out in a freezing rain…
    Comedy

    Chevy Chase Charms Christmas Vacation Fans at The Palace

    Laura DaPolito Dec 15, 2021
    ALBANY — A few thousand Nippertown residents took a break from the most wonderful time of the year to brave the rain so they could watch the cult favorite film "National…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Richard Thompson @ The Egg, 12/05/2021

    Laura DaPolito Dec 6, 2021
    ALBANY — Folk legend Richard Thompson graced The Egg's Swyer Theatre on Sunday, December 5, 2021, after a longer than usual absence from the region due to the recent…
    Art

    Artist Profile: Lisa Frazer of Zoe Pea

    Laura DaPolito Dec 4, 2021
    During this season of giving, local artist Lisa Shaw Frazer creates pieces of jewelry that she often finds herself giving to others.“I give pieces away frequently,” the…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Indigo Girls @ The Egg, 10/18/2021

    Laura DaPolito Oct 20, 2021
    ALBANY — Americana folk sensation the Indigo Girls came to The Egg in Albany to perform on October 18th with openers Grace Lougan and Tina Williams. While the famous duo sang…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Gregory Alan Isakov and Patty Griffin Juxtaposed at Troy Music Hall, 10/15/2021

    Laura DaPolito Oct 17, 2021
    TROY — On a drizzly autumn evening in Troy, we headed to Troy Savings Music Hall to enjoy intimate performances by Gregory Alan Isakov and Patty Griffin. The historic music…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Farm Aid 2021 Unites Musicians, Farmers, and Fans in Hartford, 09/25/2021

    Laura DaPolito Sep 27, 2021
    HARTFORD, CT — Early in the morning on Saturday, I woke up excited like it was Christmas. The summer event I had waited for was finally happening, even though it was after…
    Concert Review

    DMB Hosts SPAC Family Reunion of Sorts September 17th

    Laura DaPolito Sep 18, 2021
    SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Dave Matthews Band reunited friends, fans, and family at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 17th. After a long wait between seasons…
    Upcoming Shows

    Metal Prog Rock to Shake Palace November 19

    Laura DaPolito Sep 17, 2021
    ALBANY — Heavy metal progressive group Mastodon is scheduled to play the Palace Theatre on Friday, November 17th, at 7 pm. They will be joined by Opeth, who will open for…
    Concert Review

    Traveling Troubadour Todd Snider Charms Intimate Audience at The Egg, 09/15/2021

    Laura DaPolito Sep 16, 2021
    ALBANY – Todd Snider seemed to blow in on the wind of Wednesday's fall weather, landing at The Egg for his performance of original songs and storytelling to the delight of…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Black Crowes & Dirty Honey @ SPAC, 09/14/2021

    Laura DaPolito Sep 15, 2021
    SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Black Crowes strutted their stuff at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 14th. The Tuesday night performance was marked by cool weather but…
    Concert Review

    Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Fest brings Hippie-Country Energy to SPAC, 09/12/2021

    Laura DaPolito Sep 13, 2021
    SARATOGA SPRINGS — Willie Nelson and Family headlined at his annual Outlaw Fest on Sunday, September 12 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The country music festival…
    Concert Review

    LIVE: Melissa Etheridge @ The Egg, 09/02/2021

    Laura DaPolito Sep 3, 2021
    American folk-rock singer Melissa Etheridge returned to Albany to perform at The Egg on September 2nd to a sold out show of mask-wearing fans. The multi-talented Etheridge…
    Concert Review

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    Laura DaPolito Aug 16, 2021
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    Laura DaPolito Aug 7, 2021
    Ten of Seward Johnson's "Celebrating the Familiar" sculpture work is currently on display in downtown Albany. The exhibit features ten of Mr. Johnson's pieces that were…
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    LIVE: Girl Blue Rocked The Hollow, 08/06/2021

    Laura DaPolito Aug 7, 2021
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    Laura DaPolito Jul 31, 2021
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    LIVE: Caffe Lena @ SPAC — Day 2, 07/25/2021

    Laura DaPolito Jul 25, 2021
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