The Palace Theatre, the City of Albany and Mirth Films have announced that rock band Wild Adriatic will be featured on the next episode of “The Palace Sessions”. Wild Adriatic’s performance will stream for free on October 28 at 7 p.m. on The Palace Theatre’s Youtube channel.
The Palace Sessions began over the summer due to COVID restrictions in place that prohibited the Palace Theater from continuing their scheduled performances. The monthly sessions feature live music performances from some of the favorite regional acts. The series kicked off on July 15th wih a performance by Wurliday. Other previous performers include Eastbound Jesus (August Session) and The Amico-Barady Quartet (September Session).
During the performances donations are being accepted which will assist the Palace Theatre in continuing its mission to bring world-class arts and entertainment to New York’s Capital Region. During The Palace Sessions featuring Wild Adriatic, donations can be made directly through the Palace Theatre’s Text To Give program, by texting Palace2020 to 44321.
Wild Adriatic is a six member rock band who formed in Saratoga Springs in 2011. Rooted in the rowdy spirit of rock & roll, Wild Adriatic has built an international audience on a combination of groove, grit, and guitar-heavy swagger. In April 2019, the band won Rock/Pop Artist of the Year and Album of the Year at the inaugural Eddies awards.
Built in 1931, The Palace has remained Albany’s iconic downtown landmark over the past eight decades, bringing the biggest names in entertainment to the Capital Region. Offering top notch performances along with culture enhancing programs to residents the Palace has a significant imprint on the region. Economically it brings in $3.5 million in ticket sales and 180,000 patrons each year.
PearlPalooza Music Festival will go virtual for their 2020 celebration on September 19. It will feature exclusive performances, interviews, and more. PearlPalooza will be free and available to everyone via live-stream.
PearlPalooza generally takes place on Pearl Street in downtown Albany. The festival hosts musical performances, food, and more and organizers calculated that in 2019 over 10,000 people attended the festivities. This year’s Virtual PearlPalooza is presented by 102.7 WEQX – The REAL Alternative, Sugar Productions, Downtown Albany, New York BID, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, High Peaks Event Production, and media sponsor Albany.com.
This year’s Virtual PearlPalooza will feature performances from some of Albany’s favorite musicians. The performances will start with a performance from MIRK at 1:00 PM. Then Victory Soul Orchestra will take the virtual stage at 2:15PM. The Wild Adriatic will then perform at 3:30PM. Then wrapping up the live performances Eastbound Jesus will take the stage 4:45PM.
PearlPalooza is teaming up with MVP Health Care to present YogaPalooza 2020 on September 19, 2020 at 11AM. People can join for a free, socially-distanced outdoor yoga class celebrating wellness and community at two Downtown locations. On the lawn at the SUNY System Administration Building at 353 Broadway and at Tricentennial Park at Broadway & Columbia Street.
For more information on the virtual 2020 PearlPalooza Music Festival visit Downtown Albany’s website.
The Palace Theatre along with the City of Albany and Mirth Films have announced that Saratoga Springs natives Wild Adriatic will be featured on the next edition of “The Palace Sessions”. Taking place on August 19 at 7p.m. in a undisclosed unique location within the historic theatre, the performance will stream live on the Palace Theatre’s Youtube page.
Executive Director of the Palace Billy Piskutz notes:
“We are thrilled to be able to welcome live music back to the hallowed halls of the Palace Theatre. This historic building exists to entertain and create memories and after a nearly four-month absence due to COVID-19, it is a thrill to know that it will again. We hope that our patrons will enjoy these performances as much as we do!”
The series kicked off on July 15 with a special performance by Albany locals Wurliday. Additional shows are slated for September 16 and October 21. Those performers have yet to be announced at this time.
Wurliday Performing at Palace Theatre
“Summer in Albany is synonymous with music and entertainment and it is wonderful to have the Palace Theater hosting local musicians albeit in a different way this year. I applaud the ingenuity of the Palace Theater, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mirth Films in bringing entertainment to people during COVID-19. I continue to be impressed with how our community has risen to the challenge of keeping the arts alive during this time and look forward to tuning in to the Palace Sessions.”
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan
During the performances donations are being accepted which will assist the Palace Theatre in continuing its mission to bring world-class arts and entertainment to New York’s Capital Region. Donations can be made HERE or directly through the Palace Theatre’s Text To Give program, by texting Palace2020 to 44321.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, venues across New York State have closed their doors and cancelled live performances. Since then, various artists have moved their concerts to online. NYS Music is introducing Stream and Support, from across New York! This continually updated series will help you locate all your favorite New York artists’ livestreams and virtual events. Now more than ever it is important during these uncertain times to come together in supporting artists from across New York State!
You’ll find a continually updated list of what you can look forward to throughout the week!
Monday
Virtual Concert Series at WAMC’s The Linda: Tune in on April 5th at 8:00 p.m. – April 6 at 11:59 p.m. from musicians of Ma’alwyck, with guest artists mezzo-soprano Tess McCarthy and baritone Charles F. Schwartz, perform a program of music celebrating the great tradition of memorable tunes of old Scotland. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Monday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
Join Novak seven days a week on Twitch!
Tuesday
The Disco Biscuits: Tune in to stream from The Disco Biscuits, never-before-seen 60+ minute set streaming on Sessions on April 20th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
DJead Night: The music of the Grateful Dead was meant to be enjoyed in the company of friends! Tune in on April 20th at 10 p. m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
4/20 HARVEST PARTY: Free concert live stream from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on April 20th at 8:00 p.m. ET. on the Relix channel Stream and Support HERE.
Jazzonia: the Marriage of Poetry and Jazz: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring John Reddick, Shanelle Gabriel, Andre “Chez” Lewis and many more on April 20th, May 4th and 18th at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Jazz, House Music and the Underground Dance Revolution: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring DJ Ali Coleman and Sheila Ford on April 13th at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Distrokid: Tune in to streams from Distrokid, presenting “Isolation: Concerts For No One” featuring Andy Frasco & Shawn Eckels, Kitchen Dwellers, Mihali on March 30th, April 6,13+20th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Helsinki Hudson: Every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Club Helsinki hosts a virtual open mic night. Stream and Support HERE.
Wednesday
The Palace Sessions: The Palace Theatre, City of Albany, and Mirth Films Present “The Palace Sessions” featuring Let’s Be Leonard duo & Canella on April 28th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
JazzBuffalo: Tune in every Wednesday at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. for the Jay/Sharp-tet weekly live streams. Enjoy a collection of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. Stream and Support HERE
MasterVoices’ 79th Season: Let’s celebrate the power of the human voice to unite, inspire, and connect. From January 13th to May 26th, MasterVoices will be a virtual rollout of award-winning composer Adam Guettel’s theatrical song cycle, “Myths and Hymns,” conceived by Ted Sperling. Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Thursday
Azure Wolf: LAUNCH presents The Chris Ruben Band on April 29th, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Chelsea Music Festival: Join us on April 29th at 7:30 p.m. ET. for the second episode of Love Walked In featuring Opus Illuminate. Stream and Support HERE
30th b’Earthday: Join eTown’s virtual 30th b’Earthday Celebration featuring Black Pumas, Bob Weir, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more on Earth Day April 22nd at 6:30 p.m. MST. Stream and Support HERE
KEEN x Garcia: FANS and KEEN x Garcia Present Rainforest Benefit Concert— Protect The Tongass on April 22nd at 8:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
CWTV LIVESTREAM: Tune in to stream on April 15th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Michael Dorf presents THE BEST OF “THE MUSIC OF” from 2004 – 2020 featuring over 20 artists! Stream and Support HERE
Who Was: Nat “King” Cole: Tune in to streams from National Jazz Museum in Harlem featuring Jon Thomas on April 15th at 2:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Radio Woodstock Sofa Sessions: Every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. EST, three New York artists will each play a twenty-minute set from home. Stream and Support HERE
Joe Bonamassa: Tune in on April 1st at 9:00 p.m. ET for a spectacular rare performance in blues history from guitar hero Joe Bonamassa! Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Friday
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Flushing Town Hall is presenting a special concert honoring the victims of recent anti-Asian hate crimes. The Jihye Lee Quintet will perform LIVE on stage on May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
Belle-Skinner: Tune in on April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for the world premiere of Belle-Skinner’s new song “It Must Be Spring.” Then click over to Zoom for an interactive after-party discussion with Belle-Skinner. Stream and Support HERE.
CATS in Space: An interstellar livestream with Circles Around The Sun featuring Scott Metzger, Adam MacDougall, Mark Levy, and Dan Horne on April 16th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Standing Against Asian Hate Crimes: Tune in and support New York Youth Symphony Musicians give live concert in support of AAPI Community today at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Stream and Support HERE
St. Paul & The Broken Bones: FANS and St. Paul & The Broken Bones present a special performance of ‘Young Sick Camellia’ in its entirety at The Alabama Theatre on April 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer: Join for a Live Webcast from Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on April 2nd at 8:00 p.m. ET featuring Levon Helm for this special event! Stream and Support HERE
Jess Novak: Join Jess Novak on Twitch every Friday at 1:00 p.m. EST for live music! Stream and Support HERE.
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Saturday
Wish You Were Hear: Join us on May 15th, 8:00 p.m. for some gothic cheer at the Flower Power Summer Break Show, featuring guest band Sirsy hosted by the Dust Bowl Faeries dark carnival duet. Stream and Support HERE
Pink Talking Fish Play Dead: Tune in to stream from Pink Talking Fish, live from State Theatre of Ithaca on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. EST to honor one of the most iconic moments in Grateful Dead history. Stream and Support HERE
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros: FANS featuring Bob Weir, Don Was, and Jay Lane, playing LIVE from TRI Studios with Jeff Chimenti, Greg Leisz, and special guests The Wolf Pack. Tune in on April 24th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Drone At Home: Tune in to streams April 24-25th from Basilica Hudson on Twitch local and global. Stream and Support HERE
Azure Wolf: LAUNCH presents Azure Wolf on April 24th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Hola!: The Relix Channel presents Hola! Featuring Avi Bortnick, Andy Hess, Scott Metzger, and Joe Russo on April 17th at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Wanaragua: Tune in to stream on April 10th at 3:00 p.m. for a live performance from the Bronx Music Heritage Center, honoring the Garifuna Heritage month. Stream and Support HERE
I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Tune in for I Wanna Dance With Somebody Easter + Passover Sacred Greetings Dance Party! featuring Andy Frasco and DJ Sleepy on April 3rd at 10:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
Sunday
An Evening To Be Grateful: Tune in for live webcast on April 25th at 7:00 p.m. ET. featuring: Amy Helm, Marco Benevento, Connor Kennedy, Zach Djanikian, Tony Leone, and Jeff Hill. Stream and Support HERE
Music On The Inside: Tune in for a free virtual concert from Music While We’re Inside, on April 25th at 6:00 p.m. Featuring Vanessa Falabella, Rubem Farias, along many talented musicians! Stream and Support HERE
Sarah Elizabeth Charles: Tune in for a virtual concert from New York Youth Symphony featuring Sarah Elizabeth Charles on April 25th at 6:00 p.m. ET. Stream and Support HERE
Fueling Musicians: Second annual Stream-A-Thon hosted by Joe Bonamassa on April 18th at 3:00 p.m. ET. Featuring over 35 talented musicians. Stream and Support HERE
SOFI TUKKER: New York based musical duo, SUFI TUKKER perform live from home everyday on Twitch. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EST. Stream and Support HERE.
May 18th may be just any other day of the year for most of the world, but for the extended Capital Region in New York, it is a day of celebration. 518 Day highlights the variety of local music that has been a defining part of this expansive region of New York State.
The 518 region stretches all the way from the Canadian border to the Mid-Hudson region, borders with Vermont, and covers more than 12,000 square miles across 17 counties of New York. Area code 518 was established on January 1st, 1947 and has a population of more than 1.3 million residents, with major cities that include Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, and Troy among others.
The 518 has become it’s own cultural hub and is known particularly for it’s great local music scenes. A great deal of artists come from the 518 region and call it home, including Blotto, Madison Vandenburg, Wild Adriatic, Blind Owl Band, Sawyer Fredericks, Eastbound Jesus, Ominous Seapods, moe., Glass Pony and many, many more.
518 music is being celebrated by Radio Radio X who are running an all day show from 5AM to midnight tonight featuring local music from the 518 area. There will be a pause for Big Ed’s Little Rock and Roll show at 7PM and a new CD by Off The Record Trio which will be played from start to finish. You can listen live online here.
Check out some videos of local 518 talent over the years
