NYS Music 20​14

Tag: The Linda

  • Winter Warm-up/Shake-up to Benefit The Linda on January 10

    On January 10, 2015 at 8pm, three regional bands blow in with their music to warm you up and shake up your winter doldrums with a Winter Warm-up/Shake-up to Benefit The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio.

    Sandy McKnight & the Idea is a power pop band that evokes the excitement and energy of the 60s, with memorable melodies, tight harmonies, and a quirky stage presence that makes for a unique live music experience.

    The Lazy Suns bring a taste of rockin’ Alt Country complete with pedal steel, twangy guitars and an impressive collection of original tunes. They’ve been heating up the region and landed one of their tunes on Discovery Channel’s, “Most Dangerous Catch”!

    SubSlab mines the American Rock ‘n’ Roll tradition; fashioning little gems with an upbeat ear tuned to stories of love & loss, redemption & hope and a beat you can dance to.

    All 3 bands will make you smile, bop your head, and get on up! (or is it get down!?) In either case, you’re gonna WAKE UP and SHAKE up.

    Beer, Wine, Wraps & Snacks are available all night. Doors open at 7pm and tickets are $10 online at www.wamc.org or by calling 518-465-5233 ext. 4

  • The Linda, WAMC Performing Arts Studio – You’ll Like What You Hear

    The building once sat as an abandoned Fleet Bank until a vision, the spark of an idea and a push for arts and cultured community events came to fruition through the eye of WAMC President and CEO, Dr. Alan Chartock. The grant funded venture became a reality when it opened its doors in September of 2002 with Branford Marsalis Trio as the very first guests. As an extension of WAMC, a public broadcast radio station, The Linda provides a unique and intimate concert space and performing arts studio.

    The goal was to expand the station’s ability to provide on-air performances both live and recorded. The Linda is a performance space, a broadcast studio, and a cultural arts center. Programming includes music, film, workshops, debates, and community events. A focus being on the local exposure to notable filmmakers, actors and musicians with genres such as roots, classical and jazz, The Linda is a perfect listening room. The Linda was affectionately named after long-time supporter of WAMC, Linda Norris, however, let it be known that it is correct only to refer to the space as The Linda – WAMC Performing Arts Studio.

    The small space brings the artist and listener together in a way that creates an engaging experience. Often, there are CD signings following a show. Being a 210-seat facility, the experience is intimate and personal. A highlight of The Linda is that shows are scheduled early enough so that folks are out to enjoy the club scene, which is beginning to take shape on Central Ave with Pauly’s Hotel and The Low Beat next door. The Linda is located on a section of Central Ave that is a very diverse part of town with multi-cultural restaurants nearby. Being that a large focus of The Linda is connecting arts and culture with the community, the locale is perfect. There is a small cash bar and The Linda is available to rent.

    No matter your own personal intention for visiting The Linda, whether it is a comedy show, a political debate, a music event or a play, you will like what you hear.

  • The Hello Strangers at The Linda on October 10

    What happens when music emerges from Pennsyltucky by way of Austin via two lovely ladies with a fire in their hearts? Storied tales told through song in a style reminiscent of old-timey country yet dashed in modern indie folk-rock make up The Hello Strangers, that is what happens!

    Currently, The Hello Strangers are on tour in support of their self-titled album. Featuring eleven songs and two originals, country giant and omnipresent, Jim Lauderdale sings “What You Don’t Know”. A slowed version of “Que Sera, Sera” is a hauntingly beautiful nod to the sisters’ lineage as their grandfather, Ronald Chace, sang with Doris Day.

    An equally talented trio supports Larrissa Chace Smith and Brechyn Chace: Spencer Pheil, Trent Renshaw, and Tom Hoy. Don’t miss this opportunity to say hello, hear some tunes and perhaps, no longer be strangers. The Hello Strangers are sure to tickle your fancy. Local 518 band, Rebel Darling led by MR Poulopoulos, will open the show. Tickets are available at The Linda.