The Palace Theatre in Albany is once again hosting its annual Community Block Party, presented by National Grid, on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 4 P.M. This free, family-friendly event will take place under the marquee at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Pearl Street, offering a fun community celebration. The block party is […]
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Hip hop legend Grandmaster Flash will be back in bookstores this fall in the form of Birth of a Culture, co-authored by writer Robert Scoop Jackson. This book, published by HarperCollins imprint Amistad, comes out on Sept. 22 and is up for pre-order now. Flash s 2008 autobiography documented his background, his battles with addiction,and his […]
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NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador will headline “Willusions”, an immersive concert experience presented by Willo in partnership with Impossible Illusions on Friday, July 17, in Brooklyn. It promises to combine elements of live performances, visuals, and interactive participation, to transform the traditional concert into a shared creative experience. Participants are not just expected […]
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Walkway Over the Hudson s Twilight Music in the Park series returns this summer with free, all-ages performances every Wednesday through Aug. 26. The concert series runs from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ulster Welcome Center Plaza and features an eclectic lineup of Hudson Valley artists across folk, blues, jazz, rock and traditional Celtic music. […]
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I had never seen Goose at SPAC until this past weekend. Stars just didn’t align yet – their first show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was my wedding day (Happy Anniversary babe!) and the next time I was away at a friend’s wedding, so with two shows a week after summer vacation started for me, […]
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Saratoga Springs singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski s new acoustic album will be getting a special preview. Kubinski comes home to Caff Lena on July 23 to preview her newest album, Dance Moms Acoustics and Lyrical Solos. Kubinski has worked with artists such as The Goo Goo Dolls, Sawyer Fredericks, Anna Nalick, and more. She recently performed in […]
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Technically speaking, The Belle Curves began as a creative reset. After Delaney Hafener s previous band fizzled out, she started over on her own, recording nearly everything herself. It worked for a while, but eventually she realized something was missing. Music, after all, is meant to be collaborative. Today, The Belle Curves features a rotating cast […]
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On July 4th, the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Rolling Stone held its very first Stateside Music Festival at the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston. The heat index may have reached up to 105 F and there may have been a severe thunderstorm, but neither stopped 4,000 people from attending the festival. The festival, […]
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Cami Clune, a Buffalo native, releases her debut album, Should Be Sleeping, on July 10. Clune, whose emotionally driven music with touches of pop-rock, captivated national audiences as a finalist on NBC s The Voice, Season 19, and through her viral NHL playoff anthem performances. Should Be Sleeping, a seven-track project, marks a defining moment in […]
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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will play three shows in New York state during their fall tour. Starr and his band, which includes Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette and Buck Johnson, announced 10 new tour dates for September and October, including shows in Bethel, Queens and Albany. The […]
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