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Concert Review: The Beach Boys @ Proctors, 11/19/2023
The Beach Boys’ “Fun, Fun, Fun” 60s California escapism through cars, girls and surf has earned a permanent place in the hearts of boomers radio-raised on their harmonies,…
Concert Review: WGNA’s 18th Secret Star Acoustic Jam @ Proctors
Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady played host to the 18th installment of Country 107.7 WGNA's wildly popular "Secret Star Acoustic Jam" on Wednesday night. The concept behind…
Concert Review: Get Zep @ Cohoes Music Hall, 11/10/2023
Led Zeppelin released their fourth untitled album on November 8, 1971. Almost 52 years later to the day, Super 400’s alter ego Get Zep continued their project of themed…
Concert Review: Troker @ The Local, Saugerties, 11/12/2023
Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Troker is an instrumental band that defies strict categorization with their unique style of music, often described as Mexican psychedelic…
Concert Review: Eric Gales & Misty Blues @ Cohoes Music Hall, 11/07/2023
In the world of blues guitar, there aren’t many players like Eric Gales. The 49-year-old Memphis native is widely regarded as one of the best blues guitarists in the world.…
Concert Review: Ken Peplowski Swing All-Stars @ A Place for Jazz, 11/03/2023
A committee chooses who’ll play A Place for Jazz, but for Friday’s season closer, they ceded that choice to President Emeritus Tim Coakley. A drummer and DJ himself, Coakley…
Concert Review: “Rivers In Our Veins” Allison Miller @ The Local, 10/28/2023
Waterways and rivers have perennially inspired musicians across a myriad of genres. Notable songs that spring to mind include "Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II, "The River"…
Concert Review: Bad Religion / Speed of Light @ Empire Live, 10/25/2023
Bad Religion brought their "2023 'Merica Tour" to a sold-out Empire Live on Wednesday night. Formed in Los Angeles in 1980, Bad Religion has been recording and touring for…
Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket @ Palace Theatre, 10/25/2023
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…
Concert Review: Godsmack & Extreme @ Cool Insuring Arena, 10/24/2023
Rock and roll titans Godsmack brought their “Best of Times World Tour” to the Cool Insuring Arena on Tuesday night. The band is touring to support their latest and supposed…
Concert Review: Rachel Z Trio @ the Falcon 10/22/2023
Rachel Z, renowned for her skill on both electric and acoustic keyboards, opted to spotlight her piano work with her trio at the Falcon performance. This ensemble is gearing…
Concert Review: Bojan Zulfikaspic & Julien Lourau @ Senate Garage, 10/19/2023
Some readers might swear that I select concerts to review based on their long-winded titles or the musicians' names. Bojan Zulfikapašić (whom I'll refer to as Bojan Z) and…