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  • In Focus: Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh Warm up Ophelia’s in Albany

    Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh paired up for an unforgettable night of music at Ophelia’s in Albany on the bitter cold night of December 21st.

    Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh
    Photo by Pat Rogers

    The show capped off a week that saw Ophelia’s welcome Slidin’ Dirty relocating from Troy and serving up a deep menu of top notch burgers and more.

    Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh
    Photo by Chris Bobillo

    The evening was presented by Guthrie/Bell Productions and also the final Jam for Tots show of the holiday season. (thanks to all who brought an unwrapped toy!)

    Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh
    Photo by Pat Rogers

    A natural pairing for this show, Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh have performed shows together since 2022. Hayley pulls inspiration from so many styles – 60s + 70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, psychedelic, funk + bluegrass – and offers a no holds barred approach to her sets. This made each song a performance, nothing less. Hayley Jane’s passion and energy are expressed out to the audience, bouncing back off and driving each show to new heights.

    Photo by Chris Bobillo

    Opening up, Laura Leigh’s set picked up steam slowly and offered no break once the wheels were turning. Hailing from Cambridge in Washington County, Laura Leigh has gone from busking around the Capital Region to performing on local stages to a growing audience. Her 2021 album Livin’ in Cambridge painted a picture of her small town, and newer songs since written offer a glimpse into a songwriter’s journey.

    Learn more about Hayley Jane and Laura Leigh.

    Photos by Chris Bobillo

    Photos by Pat Rogers

  • Jam for Tots Shows Announced Across New York, Benefit Kids Most in Need

    The 2024 holiday season is upon us, and along with a spirit of giving and supporting those most in need in our local communities. Jam for Tots will once again be held at venues across New York State, bringing live music fans together for great shows while collecting toys to brighten the spirits of children statewide.

    jam for tots 2024

    For more than 10 years, Jam for Tots has been held across New York State and the Northeast, where fans are encouraged to bring along with an unwrapped toy for a child (under 13) to drop in the donation box. These toys will be brought to local charities within the venue’s community, to ensure that these toys brighten the day of children within the local area.

    Shows for the 2024 holiday season will be hosted by multiple venues, including Funk ‘n Waffles SyracuseLark HallPutnam PlaceStewart HouseThe Strand Theatre Hudson Falls, Bearsville Theatre, The Pub (Philmont), Hibernian Hall in Albany and The Waterhole. We gratefully thank these venues for their support of this worthy cause.

    Things kick off at Hibernian Hall in Albany on November 15 with One Heart Band. See below for the full lineup of 2024 Jam for Tots shows across New York State (chronological order).

    Friday, Nov. 15 – One Heart Band – Hibernian Hall, Albany

    Saturday, Nov. 16 – Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room – The Strand Theatre – Hudson Falls

    Thursday, Dec. 5 – Open Mic Jam hosted by John Pinder – The Stewart House, Athens

    Friday, Dec 6 – The Warped Tour Band – The Waterhole, Saranac Lake – Benefitting Saranac Lake Holiday Helpers

    Friday, Dec. 6 – Across the Pond (Beatles tribute) – The Strand Theatre, Hudson Falls

    Saturday, Dec. 7 – Lespecial – Lark Hall, Albany

    Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Luke Weiler and Josh Anderson – The Pub, Philmont

    Thursday, Dec. 12 – Mihali – Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs

    Saturday, Dec. 21 – Chris Maxwell, Amanda Parsley – Bearsville Theater, Woodstock

    Sunday, Dec. 15 through Dec 22 – Tato for Tots – Funk n Waffles, Syracuse