NYS Music 2023

Category: Albany

  • The Empire State Youth Orchestra Announces the 2023-24 Concert Season

    The Empire State Youth Orchestra are excited to announce their upcoming 2023-2024 season entitled ‘Breathe!’ The first concert of the season begins with a performance by the ESYO featuring William Lauricella on Saturday, October 29 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

    The Empire State Youth Orchestra challenges and inspires young people to achieve excellence through music in a progressive learning environment leading to high-level performance opportunities.  More than 500 youth from New York’s Capital Region and western New England are selected by audition each year to perform in ESYO. With 14 performing ensembles and orchestras suiting a range of playing levels, members receive training from outstanding conductors and coaches, and tutelage from extraordinary guest artists.

    In 2015, ESYO launched CHIME (Creating Harmony Inspiring Musical Excellence) in Schenectady to address fundamental inequities preventing universal access to high level music opportunities for youth. Today, this free music program serves more than 150 students in partnership with the Schenectady and Albany City School Districts. 

    Founded in 1979, ESYO is a not-for-profit organization that has been recognized as a premier music education/performance program for youth and has received three ASCAP awards.

    “I think of music like a living thing: we can explore how it breathes, and we can tune into its pulse, If an orchestra doesn’t breathe, it’s not really alive. This year, we will breathe more fully with each other and with the music, so we can live in the present moment and truly connect with each other and the world around us.”

    – Etienne Abelin Symphony Orchestra Conductor

    The engaging performance series is a celebration of unity, harmony and the collective spirit of music, allowing musicians and audiences to breathe together in the shared experience of live orchestral performances. In addition, the musicians will explore various interpretations of breath through the repertoire under an authoritarian regime. This season will challenge ESYO musicians to learn and perform a piece on stage without a conductor giving them the opportunity to sense the pulse, embody the music, breathe and work together as a whole. The public is invited to celebrate these outstanding musicians and savor the joy and magic of their live musical talent.

    Ticket information, venue details, and the full concert schedule is available at esyo.org/news-concerts.

    ESYO 2023-2024 Concert Season

    Oct 29th, 2023 – EMPIRE STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT FEATURING WILLIAM LAURICELLA – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

    Nov 5, 2023 – REPERTORY ORCHESTRA, STRING ORCHESTRA, AND CONCERTINO STRINGS – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

    Nov 5, 2023 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES – Brown School, Schenectady

    Nov 19, 2023 – YOUTH AND REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRAS – Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium, SUNY Schenectady

    Dec 10, 2023 – WIND ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSIC – Massry Center for the Arts, College of St. Rose

    Dec 14-17, 2023 – MELODIES OF CHRISTMAS FEATURING ESYO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND MELODIES OF CHRISTMAS CHORALE – Produced by CBS 6 at Proctors Theater, Schenectady

    Dec 17, 2023 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES HOLIDAY CONCERT – Massry Center for the Arts, College of St. Rose

    Feb 14, 2024 – REPERTORY ORCHESTRA AND CONCERTINO STRINGS – Location TBD

    Feb 15, 2024 – STRING AND YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRAS – Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium, SUNY Schenectady

    March 10, 2024  – WIND ORCHESTRA AND REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRA – Massry Center for the Arts, College of St. Rose

    March 11, 2024 – FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WITH ESYO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES – University of Albany Performing Arts Center

    March 23, 2024 – PLAYATHON – Crossgates Mall 

    April 21, 2024 – SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FEATURING THE 2024 CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

    May 4, 2024 –  REPERTORY ORCHESTRA AND STRING ORCHESTRA – Zankel Music Center – Skidmore

    May 5, 2024 – CONCERTINO STRINGS, WOODWINDS AND BRASS ENSEMBLES – Location TBD

    May 5, 2024 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES AND CONCERTINO PERCUSSION – Brown School

    May 10, 2024 – YOUTH AND REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRAS – Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium, SUNY Schenectady

    May 12, 2024 – WIND ORCHESTRA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND CHAMBER MUSIC – Massry Center for the Arts, College of St. Rose

    June 2, 2024 – FESTIVAL OF YOUNG ARTISTS – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

  • Albany Symphony Lines up First Ever Film Music Festival

    Albany Symphony, a two-time Grammy Award winner, will present a first-of-its-kind Film Music Festival, made to celebrate music made for media. The festival will be held from October 5 to October 9 at venues such as Albany’s Palace Theatre, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, University at Albany Performing Arts Center, and MVP Arena.

    Albany Film Music Festival

    Headlining the innovative new festival are two concerts featuring the Albany Symphony. On Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm at the Palace, David Alan Miller and the musicians of the Symphony kick off the 2023-2024 season with Soundtrack New York: Musical Scenes from a Cinematic State.

    Inspired by the portrayal of the Empire State in film, and by the incredible composers who call New York home, this musical tour includes classic themes including George Gershwin’s Concerto in F featuring pianist Kevin Cole and Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story suite, as well as music from iconic NY films King Kong (Max Steiner), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Henry Mancini) and Taxi Driver (Bernard Herrmann). Music from contemporary NY composers include Brooklynite Tamar-kali’s work from Mudbound, and Hudson Valley resident Howard Shore’s sweeping landscapes from Lord of the Rings.

    On Sunday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 at the Palace, the Albany Symphony presents Video Games Live! An immersive concert experience featuring exclusive orchestral arrangements of music from some of the most popular video games of all time. Musician, composer and creator of Video Games Live Tommy Tallarico and his band will join the Symphony for this performance led by guest conductor Emmanuel Fratianni. Featured video games include Final Fantasy, Halo, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, Undertake, League of Legends and many more.

    Albany Symphony teams up with the Empire State Youth Orchestra for a free community concert on Monday, Oct. 9 at 3pm at MVP Arena, in a special event presented by the Albany County – MVP Innovation Partnership. Together, the orchestras will perform music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and more—a perfect family activity for the day since many kids and families are off on holiday.

    Albany Symphony’s Film Music Festival also includes a special Hollywood Cabaret with pianist Kevin Cole on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30pm at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Audience members will be seated on stage to join Cole for a night of classic themes from the Silver Screen. Please note that capacity is limited.

    On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Symphony and partners at the New York State Writers Institute present Scoring Work in Show Business, a free and open-to-the-public symposium at the University at Albany Performing Arts Center featuring panelists working in the industry. Speakers include producer Nathaniel Reichman, composers Gregory Polzak and Troy Herion, Albany County Film Commissioner Debby Goedeke, and Youth FX Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director Bhawin Suchak. The Symposium runs from 10am to 2pm, with lunch provided.

    The Albany Symphony’s Film Music Festival is made possible in part by support through a grant from Market New York and Empire State Development, as well as additional support from the Albany Symphony’s generous partners, patrons, donors and friends. Learn more about Symphony support at AlbanySymphony.com.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvzuF212BcQ&ab_channel=squintyt4e

  • Albany’s Historic Palace Theatre Rolls Out Upcoming Fall and Winter Shows

    The Palace Theatre in Albany has announced their lineup of fall shows, with notable events including the iconic Jerry Seinfeld, and Hasan Minhaj, as well as rock group Kansas and the World Ballet Series’ rendition of Swan Lake this spring. The venue is a historic landmark of downtown Albany, with many original features of the building still on display after multiple renovations.

    The Palace Theatre was built in 1931, and opened that year as Albany’s largest movie theatre. It went under major renovations in 1960, and in 1989 was purchased by the City of Albany after briefly shutting its doors. The Palace Theatre was established as a non-profit organization in 1984, and is now part of the Clinton Ave Historic District, as well as the US National Register of Historic Places. 

    The Theatre retains many of its original features, with a striking art-deco, Austrian baroque style. The main lobby maintains the original brass chandelier, and murals throughout the venue painted by Hungarian artists Andrew Karoly and Louis Szanto.

    The Palace Theatre

    As the summer programming winds down, the theatre is planning family events and holiday film series for the upcoming seasons. 

    Summer programs like our Summer in the City Free Movie Series & Community Block Party will be back again next summer and other annual community programs are still coming up, such as our free community Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween and our holiday film series & Family Fun Days. Aside from those, the big concerts, comedians & tours that we are perhaps best known for continue on throughout the year and we are always adding new shows to the calendar.

    Sean Allen, Director of Marketing at the Palace Theatre

    This fall’s comedy lineup includes a show from the legendary Jerry Seinfeld on October 27, known for co-writing and starring in the hit sitcom Seinfeld. In addition, Hasan Minhaj will perform on October 14. Minhaj, known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show, has multiple successful stand-up specials on Netflix.

    Music fans can enjoy The Wood Brothers, a NYC-based roots band, with a performance on October 28. The Palace also will have visits from British rock group Jethro Tull, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and an upcoming show in March from world-renowned vocal group Celtic Woman.

    The theatre recently announced a rendition of Swan Lake, presented by the World Ballet Series, to grace the stage this upcoming February. In addition, rock group Kansas will mark their 50th Anniversary Tour at The Palace Theatre in May. Both shows are now on sale at the Palace Theatre Box Office and Palacealbany.org.

    A full calendar of events and more information are available here. Tickets are available at The Palace Theatre Box Office and Palacealbany.org.

  • In Focus: Albany Latin Fest 2023

    The 2023 Albany Latin Fest was held on Saturday, August 26 in Washington Park, with the day-long family-friendly community event hosting music and fun activities for children and adults alike. All throughout the park, families and friends celebrated Latin American culture while enjoying games, dominoes, food trucks, and live music performances.

    Photo by Mabou Riddick

    Live music and cultural performances were presented by Legacy Women, Son Latino, Lulada Club and Puncho & The Boricua Legends. Sibie LaVoz paid homage to Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, being celebrated in 2023. During the live performances, crowds were growing, dancing and grooving to the variety of Latin music on hand this afternoon. Sponsors, Congressman Paul Tonko and Organizers of Latin Fest spoke on Latin Culture and their yearly involvement with Latin Fest, and efforts within the Latin community of the greater Capital District.

    Photo by Mabou Riddick

    For many years, Albany Latin Fest has established itself as a unique platform in the Capital Region, providing the local Hispanic population with deserved recognition as a vital element of the community. At Latin Fest, the showcasing of local, regional and international performing artists provides commercial and non-profit businesses and organizations access to the local Hispanic population and engaging in coalition building efforts to address recent disaster relief efforts.  All photos by Mabou Riddick for NYS Music.

    The Crowd at Latin Fest

    The Food at Latin Fest

    The Speakers

    Latin Fest 2023

    Sibie Lavoz

    Vendors and Non-profits

    Lulda Club

    Legacy Women

    Puncho and The Boricua Legends

    And more of the Crowd at Latin Fest 2023

  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces Tour, Coming to Albany, Rochester, Buffalo and Elmont

    Prepare for a Christmas rock experience as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has announced its annual holiday tour. The multi-platinum rock group, which has consistently hit the touring charts for the past 15 years, unveiled the details of their highly anticipated 2023 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More.”

    This year’s tour promises a new and larger presentation of the beloved holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” which has captured the hearts of multiple generations. TSO will visit 62 cities, including Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Belmont Park (the only New York Metro area show for the season).

    Stage with large crowd and red lasers with Trans-Siberian Orchestra logo and tour name.

    A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and based on TSO’s CD and TV special, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, follows the journey of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater on December 24. While seeking shelter from the cold, the teen is discovered by the theater’s caretaker who uses the ghosts and spirits from the building’s past to turn her life around. Following the performance of the rock opera, 2023’s tour also boasts a rocking, blazing, and laser-lit second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits, fan favorites, and surprises. If you are unable to attend, fans at home can watch a digitally restored The Ghosts of Christmas Eve on their local PBS station.

    For 27 years you have helped make Paul O’Neill’s TSO stories a part of your holiday tradition. And, for 27 years, our tradition has been to make every year’s tour better than the last for you. 2023 is no exception as this year’s tour will be the best ever. I can’t wait to see our ‘repeat offenders’ out at the shows and look forward to seeing the new faces as well.

    TSO music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli

    For New York TSO fans, TSO will be touring in Albany on November 29, Rochester on November 30, Buffalo on December 2, and Elmont on December 20. Be sure to grab tickets before they sell out if you plan to attend.

    Presales for TSO fan club members will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. local time and Friday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. local time. The public on-sale is set to begin on Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. local time. Beginning with the public on sale, special $39 tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last. Keeping with O’Neill’s character, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, more than $18 million has been donated by the group.

    Photo by Jason McEacher.

    For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit here.

    Nov. 15 – Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 15 – Council Bluffs, Iowa @ Mid-America Center – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 16 – Lincoln, Neb. @ Pinnacle Bank Arena – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 17 – Charleston, W.V. @ Charleston Coliseum – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 18 – Greenville, S.C. @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 18 – Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 19 – Greensboro, N.C. @ Greensboro Coliseum – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 19 – Colorado Springs, Colo. @ Broadmoor World Arena – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 21 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Delta Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 22 – Allentown, Pa. @ PPL Center – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 24 – Manchester, N.H. @ SNHU Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 24 – Spokane, Wash. @ Spokane Arena – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 25 – Worcester, Mass. @ DCU Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 25 – Seattle, Wash. @ Climate Pledge Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 26 – Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 26 – Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Nov. 29 – Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 29 – San Jose, Calif. @ SAP Center – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 30 – Rochester, N.Y. @ Blue Cross Arena – 7:30 PM
    Nov. 30 – Fresno, Calif. @ Save Mart Center – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 1 – Toledo, Ohio @ Huntington Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 1 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 2 – Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 2 – Ontario, Calif. @ Toyota Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 3 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 3 – Phoenix, Ariz. @ Footprint Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 6 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 6 – Wichita, Kan. @ INTRUST Bank Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 7 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ Thompson-Boling Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 7 – Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 8 – Columbia, S.C. @ Colonial Life Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 8 – Ft Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 9 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 9 – San Antonio, Texas @ AT&T Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 10 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Gas South Arena – 2:00 PM 7:30 PM
    Dec. 10 – Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 13 – Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 13 – New Orleans, La. @ Smoothie King Center – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 14 – Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 14 – Memphis, Tenn. @ FedExForum – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 15 – Hershey, Pa. @ Giant Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 15 – Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK Center – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 16 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ PPG Paints Arena – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 16 – Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 17 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 17 – St Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 20 – Elmont, N.Y. @ UBS Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 20 – Birmingham, Ala. @ BJCC – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 21 – Wilkes-Barre, Pa. @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 21 – Jacksonville, Fla. @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena – 7:30 PM
    Dec. 22 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 22 – Orlando, Fla. @ Amway Center – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 23 – Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 23 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 26 – Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 26 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 27 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 28 – Dayton, Ohio @ Nutter Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 28 – Chicago, Ill. @ Allstate Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 29 – Cincinnati, Ohio @ Heritage Bank Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 30 – Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
    Dec. 30 – St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center – 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM

  • Albany’s 21st Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival Returns this Weekend

    The City of Albany’s 21st Annual Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival will kick off on Saturday, September 9th. The all-day free event will begin at 12 pm at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 bridge. Five live acts will take the stage throughout the day, concluding at 8 pm with a fireworks display. 

    Albany Jazz Festival

    Since the debut event in 2002, the City of Albany Jazz Festival features an eclectic array of musical greats, acclaimed up-and-coming artists, as well as local favorites. The festival features food, beverages, and great vendors for all ages. Admission is free.

    Local favorites include Kevin McNeal, an Albany native, who excels in the local jazz scene. He leads his group, BluesWing, for the first live performance of the event.

    Kevin McNeal

    In addition to music, the Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Services will be presented to Valerie Alexander-Moseley. Alexander-Moseley is a local community leader with a passion for economic and social justice throughout West Hill and the city of Albany.

    Ground rules for the event include no glass, animals, or recording of performances. All City of Albany parks are now curb-to-curb tobacco-free and marijuana-free. In the event of inclement weather, the Jazz Festival will be held at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch. More information and updates are available at albanyevents.org.

    2023 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival Lineup

    12:30pm – Kevin McNeal & BluesWing

    2:00pm – Ashley Keiko

    3:30pm – Roni Kaspi

    4:30pm – Henry Johnson Award Presentation

    5:00pm – The String Queens

    6:30pm – Rebirth Brass Band

    8:00pm – Fireworks Show

  • Fall Out Boy Announce 2024 Co-Headline Tour with Jimmy Eat World, Coming to MSG and MVP Arena

    Fall Out Boy has announced the second leg of their “So Much For (Tour) Dust,” now named “So Much For (2our) Dust,” with rockers Jimmy Eat World, coming to MSG and the MVP Arena in March 2024.

    Fall Out Boy is one of the biggest-selling rock bands. The group is comprised of vocalist Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, drummer Andy Hurley, and guitarist Joe Trohman, who after taking a short hiatus from the group, is back full-time.

    Formed in Chicago in 2001, the group has released several albums over the years that have become a staple in the emo community. Their seventh studio album MANIA debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in January 2018 and garnered a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Album. Other records that have done well on Billboard charts include 2015’s AMERICAN BEAUTY/AMERICAN PSYCHO and 2013’s Save Rock and Roll, whose song “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” went multi-platinum.

    Photo by Joshua Davis for NYS Music.

    Their first U.S. run over the summer celebrating the release of their newest record So Much (for) Stardust, proved to be a success, coming to places like Darien Lake and Forest Hills. Much like the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, which featured surprise songs every night, FOB did their own rendition, adding the Magic 8 Ball to their set. The ball would pick a song the band would play that night, and many of them hadn’t been played in over a decade, or never played live before.

    fans were eager to see what came from the group next. After fans spotted the group dropping merch with “So Much For (2our) Dust,” on it a few weeks ago, the tour announcement didn’t come as much of a surprise, however, the addition of rock band Jimmy Eat World was unprecedented, yet equally as exciting.

    Jimmy Eat World has just come off of a joint tour with Manchester Orchestra, and they released the single “Place Your Debts” in 2022. Also joining FOB on this momentous tour are rock bands The Maine, Hot Mulligan, Daisy Grenade, Games We Play (who was also an opener on the first leg), and Carr.

    The group will stop at Madison Square Garden on March 22, and surprisingly at MVP Arena in Albany on March 24. Those lucky enough to be in the official Fall Out Boy discord server (which only opens up for seconds at a time for fans to join) will receive a presale code at 9:30 a.m. local on Sept. 13 to purchase tickets. Don’t fret though, you can join the group’s mailing list, receiving a code to purchase tickets at 10 a.m. local on Sept. 13. General sale is on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. local.

    For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit here.

    Fall Out Boy 2023-2024 Tour Dates:
    10/17 – Warsaw, PL @ COS Torwar
    10/18 – Prague, CZ @ Sportovni Hala Fortuna
    10/20 – Milan, IT @ Mediolanum Forum
    10/21 – Munich, DE @ Zenith
    10/23 – Paris, FR @ Zénith
    10/24 – Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
    10/25 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National
    10/27 – Leeds, UK @ First Direct Arena
    10/28 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
    10/29 – Manchester, UK @ AO Arena
    10/31 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena Birmingham
    11/02 – London, UK @ The O2
    11/03 – London, UK @ The O2
    11/04 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff International Arena
    11/06 – Oberhausen, DE @ Rudolf Weber-Arena
    11/07 – Hamburg, DE @ Barclays Arena
    11/08 – Berlin, DE @ Max-Schmeling-Halle
    12/01 – Melbourne, AU @ Flemington Racecourse
    12/02 – Sydney, AU @ Centennial Park
    12/03 – Brisbane, AU @ Brisbane Showgrounds
    12/06 – Bangkok, TH @ Thunder Dome
    02/28 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center *
    03/01 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena *
    03/03 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center *
    03/04 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center *
    03/07 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena *
    03/08 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center *
    03/11 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center *
    03/13 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC *
    03/15 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center *
    03/16 – Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena *
    03/19 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena *
    03/20 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena *
    03/22 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden *
    03/24 – Albany, NY @ MVP Arena *
    03/26 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena *
    03/27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena *
    03/29 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center *
    03/30 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena *
    03/31 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena *
    04/02 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum *
    04/03 – Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena *
    04/05 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center Arena *
    04/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center *

    * = w/ Jimmy Eat World

  • The Linda’s ‘Big Music Fall’ Kicks off 4 months of Great Music and Unique Artists

    The Linda’s Performing Arts Studio in Albany will host a “Big Music Fall,” with an outstanding trio of shows starting things off on September 8.

    the linda albany
    Learn more at TheLinda.org

    The first of three shows kicks off with Scott Tournet, of Electric Voodoo and Grace & the Nocturnal’s fame, on September 8. Known for his deep blues and vintage rock n’ roll, Scott has been frontman and founder of both Electric Voodoo and Grace & the Nocturnals, and written and recorded with Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Willie Nelson, T Bone Burnett, Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss, Mark Batson (Dr. Dre, Alicia Keys, Eminem) and others. He has performed with The Allman Brothers, members of The Grateful Dead and Phish, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and many others.

    Another weekend highlight includes bluegrass dynamos ‘The Barefoot Movement’ performing on Sunday, September 10. The progressive acoustic band originated in 2011, having since released three studio albums, two EP’s, a live album, holiday album and a covers collection. The Barefoot Movement began as an ensemble of four and naturally, perform barefoot. They musically are characterized around folk and country and are one of the most promising bands in the bluegrass scene.

    Last but definitely not least is The Misty Blues performing on September 11 an Odessa Tribute, which has been a passion project brewing since the mid 1990’s for lead singer Gina Coleman. The Misty Blues bring a mix of African American folk music with a taste of blues, gospel, soul and funk the band based out of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

    Not only is The Linda’s in Albany honoring three bands this coming weekend, but has announced their Fall Pass for $200 a person with one admission to all 14 Big Music Fall upcoming shows with special offers and more through December 2023.

    the linda albany

    For $200, you will receive a non-transferable pass redeemable for one admission to each of the following.

    With The Linda ’23 Fall Pass available for these and dozens more, don’t miss out on this passport to Fall Season of entertainment. The New York music community looks forward to what The Linda has to offer this season with hopes of music, dance and so much more. The 2023 Fall Linda Pass is available through thelinda.org.

  • Stewart’s Shops & Dake Family Foundation announce $25,000 gift to Albany’s Palace Theatre

    Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family Foundation have announced a $25,000 contribution to the Palace Theatre’s Community Engagement Initiative. The Initiative is a widespread effort to expand the Palace Theatre’s accessibility to the nearby community.

    The grant will focus on widening the Palace’s presence as a resource for communities around the Capital Region, subsidizing expenses associated with using the space, helping groups to participate in various arts programs to use the Threatre for practice and rehearsal.

    Stewart's Shops Public Relations Specialist Claire Flannery presents Palace Theatre Executive Director Kevin Johnson & PPAC Board Chairman Stephen P. Baboulis with a check for Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family Foundation's support of the Palace's Community Engagement Initiative. (Summer in the City Free Movie Series | Palace Theatre | Tuesday, August 29, 2023)

    Stewart’s Shops is committed to giving back to all our shops’ communities. We are proud to support the Palace Performing Arts Center’s Community Engagement Initiative. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive Albany, harnessing the transformative power of the arts to uplift lives and inspire positive change.

    Susan Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops & Dake Family Foundation

    The Dake Family Foundation’s gift will also support the Initiative’s workforce development training, which assists individuals with becoming trained NYS certified security guards. In addition, it also offers paid internship opportunities to expose candidates to the arts and entertainment business industries. It also allows for collaboration with other community organizations that serve youth and families throughout the summer, providing safe spaces to enjoy family-friendly programming. 

    Live entertainment is the cornerstone of what we do at the Palace, but collaboration and community engagement are also pillars of our success. When an organization has great partners like Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, we are able to provide access to the Palace Theatre and present it as not just a place for great entertainment, but also a community resource to the Capital Region.

    Kevin Johnson, Executive Director of the Palace Theatre

    The theatre has many summer offerings including a Summer in the City Movie Series, an Annual Block Party, a Safe Trick or Treat even, and other community-centered programs throughout the season.

  • Brooklyn-Based PEAK Announces Fall Tour, Live Recordings

    Brooklyn-based group PEAK announced their first round of Fall 2023 tour dates, playing new locations as well as returning to old favorites. They’ll stop for a hometown show at the Brooklyn Bowl on October 5, as well as shows in Syracuse, Albany, and New Paltz.

    The self-described psychedelic indie-funk group recently released large archives of live audio on their Bandcamp page, as well as select live performances on YouTube from recent shows in Burlington, VT, Bridgeport, CT, and more.

    PEAK Tour Announcement

    PEAK also announced that the group has begun recording their third studio album, set to release in early 2024.

    UPCOMING TOUR DATES

    8.26.23 Oxford, CT, Black Hog Brewery

    9.8.23 Syracuse, NY Wescott Theatre # 

    9.15 Albany, NY, The Hollow *

    9.29 New Haven, CT, Stella Blues

    9.30 Harmony, ME, One More Harvest Fest

    10.5 Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Bowl $

    10.7 Burlington, VT, Nectar’s ** 

    10.13 Manchester, New Hampshire, The Shaskeen ^^

    10.20 South Kingston, RI, The Pump House @

    10.27 Syracuse, NY, Funk ‘N’ Waffles @@

    10.29 Baltimore, MD, The 8 x 10 %

    11.17 New Paltz, NY, Snug Harbor

    # Pink Talking Fish

    * The Jauntee

    $ Underground Springhouse, Flowmingoes

    ** Space Bacon

    ^^ Jabbawaukee

    @ Mystic Dead

    @@ Annie In the Water

    % Sam Cochran’s Dark Side