This weekend marked the second week of the Alive at 5 concert series in Albany. This weeks headliner happened to be Average White Band much known for their songs “Pick Up The Pieces” and “Cut The Cake.” They are regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands of all time.
Despite a short period of rain, the crowd toughed it out and was a great attendance. Albany’s Victory Soul Orchestra an up and coming band opened up for the funk legends leaving a great impression at the summer concert series.
Next week’s Alive at 5 is bringing in Hip-Hop icons Naughty By Nature along with JB aka Dirty Moses, DJ Trumastr and Paul Nice. For the full Alive at 5 schedule click here.
Alive at 5 is heading into its 28th season, starting off on June 8 with performances by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Let’s Be Leonard. The summer series takes place at Jennings Landing from 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays (with the exception of July 4). A partial lineup for other dates has been announced, including performances by Average White Band, The Funky Meters, Marian Hill, and King Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band. Regional support for these headliners comes from Victory Soul Orchestra, Wurliday, and Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is a funk soul band from California. Frontman Denson also plays saxophone for The Rolling Stones, and just wrapped up a tour with them. Primed to release a new album this year, KDTU will be performing some of their new songs at Alive at 5.
Saratoga’s jazz fusion phenoms Let’s Be Leonard will open the show. Renowned for their improvisational style, the band just released Live at Gug’s, a session recorded in Glenn’s Falls earlier this year. Read the NYS Musicreview.
2017 Alive at 5 Dates (Full Schedule Will Be Announced Soon):
June 8 – Karl Denison’s Tiny Universe / Let’s Be Leonard
June 15 – Average White Band / Victory Soul Orchestra
June 22 – TBA
June 29 – TBA
July 13 – The Funky Meters / Wurliday
July 20 – TBA
July 27 – Marian Hill / TBA
August 3 – King Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band / Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets
Despite a short period of rain, the crowd toughed it out and was a great attendance. Albany’s Victory Soul Orchestra an up and coming band opened up for the funk legends leaving a great impression at the summer concert series.
Next week’s Alive at 5 is bringing in Hip-Hop icons Naughty By Nature along with JB aka Dirty Moses, DJ Trumastr and Paul Nice. For the full Alive at 5 schedule click here.
