Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 10/6 – 10/8
Written by Staff on October 5, 2023
Show Detective.
Friday, October 6th
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, The Egg, Albany, 6pm
Part of the Guest Theatre Presentations Series
Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, this cocktail experience brings the most beloved works of Poe to life off the page and onto the stage. This immersive evening pairs four tales with a dash and history and heavy libations.
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience dedicated to the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. The event takes place inside a dark speakeasy. Four of his most famous stories will be retold and reimagined by our Poe historians. Our macabre lead mixologist will transform each of those stories into a 4-part cocktail experience.
Jurassic World, MVP Arena, Albany, 7pm
Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying, unexpected turn when Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! Join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, a Troodon dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Mutiny in Heaven: Nick Cave and the Birthday Party, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 7pm
Presented by ICFS
Narrated exclusively by the original band members, “Mutiny in Heaven” delves deep into a band’s psyche, chronicling how Nick Cave and his school friends startled audiences with their confrontational performances, primal screams, outlaw gothic horror, and anarchic lifestyle.
Featuring never-before-seen personal footage from band members, dynamic animation sequences and jaw-dropping concert clips, the film provides a sweaty, electrifying front-row seat to one of the most legendary live acts. It’s destined to be an instant documentary classic. The film is the first fully authorized telling of The Birthday Party. Directed by Ian White.
Colony House: The Cannonballers Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm
Luna Vacation
HEX Fairytales, Fuze Box, Albany, 8:30pm- 2am
HEX for October harkens back to messed up German fairytales, so dance the night away to your favorite dark songs!
Enter the pages of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s macabre fairytales.This month HEX harkens back to messed up German folktales.
From Cinderella’s step sister’s bloody feet (we don’t recommend) to Hansel and Gretel being shoved in an oven alive, to a wolf being cut open to pull a granny and little red riding hood out…These are twisted tales with dark themes that didn’t end well for much of anyone.Come dressed as your favorite fairytale, or as a your wonderful everyday selves.
FREE Parking : Albany County Lot from 5pm-5am : 206 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
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Scissorhash / Bad Impressions / Next Prey Killed / Tw3ak, Troy Speakeasy, Troy, 7pm
Vinyl Vault, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Playing your favorites from the Vinyl Vault.
Lark Hall presents Run Rabbit Run; A Tribute to Pink Floyd, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm
Starts on Saturday, October 7 · 8pm EDT
Run Rabbit Run is a celebration. It’s a tribute to the music of Pink Floyd composed of passionate fans who enjoy the distinct challenge of recreating one of the greatest and most ambitious rock acts in history.
The Albany, NY band came together in 2020 when Carl Blackwood (guitar, vocals) and Cody Bingham (drums) of Bendt connected with Sean Fortune (bass, vocals) of Zan & the Winter Folk. The three musicians are alike in their deep admiration for Pink Floyd, among a vastness of other musical influences, but kept a special place in their hearts for the band. The move from idea to realization was quick and natural. The early jam sessions were clear indications that the music at this point is in their blood.
With practice, and a growing anticipation in the Albany arts community, came ambition. That ambition meant more players and more fans to share the stage. After a large number of auditions and a small number of personnel changes, Run Rabbit Run added their core ensemble: Chris Andreski of Flying Rob and Friends (keyboards and synths), Taunya “Lady T” Hannibal-Williams of Embe Esti (vocals), and Madison Peruzzi of Brother Junction (guitar).
The band’s debut performance was streamed live and concluded with the classic Dark Side of the Moon album in its entirety (concurrent with a lunar eclipse, of course). The video would reach several thousand views in a matter of weeks. Run Rabbit Run has played many shows sold to capacity.
Run Rabbit Run answers the Pink Floyd fans that need to hear deep cuts and live versions of songs as well as the many small details in each tune that one only catches after hours, years or decades of listening. Their following is made of like-minded Pink Floyd fans, and it’s all about the fans. The band has performed entire albums and quarter hour-plus epics like “Echoes” and “Dogs,” and are really just getting started.
The songs are immortal and the name sells itself, but it’s the love of Pink Floyd within and without Run Rabbit Run that makes this work. And the absolutely top-notch performers.
Join the celebration. Join Run Rabbit Run.
Matt Smith’s World, https://putnamplace.com/Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 9pm-12am
Matt is a lifelong musical performer. He’s played the Blue Note as well as Carnegie Hall, Central Park Summerstage, and Eisenhower Park with the New York Pops Orchestra. He’s performed with, opened for, or recorded with B.B. King, Sheryl Crow, Trey Anastasio, Al DiMeola, Greg Allman, Los Lobos, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Adrian Legg, Ed Gerhard, Portishead and many others. A born troubadour, Matt has performed at numerous international guitar festivals including the Bath International Guitar Festival and the Montreal Guitar Festival. His family history of bands includes The Matt Smith Band, The Monstas, Matt Smith’s World, Chop Shop, and The Hot Nut Riveters.
Band Website: www.mattsmithsworld.net
Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland: The Rattle & The Clatter, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
The Session Americana Story: Late one Sunday night in October 2003, Session Americana had its first jam around a table in the back of TOAD in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Looking back, the group has had a natural, almost inevitable evolution from a loose bunch of friends sitting around swapping songs in a bar, to a hot-ticket weekly residency, to a touring collective. Along the way, the band has made nine records (so far), played clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, and developed deep collaborative bonds with a wide community of musicians. Session Americana’s diligent avoidance of music business “shoulds” has led the band down a quirky and joyful path through the music world. The result is evident in the musical prowess the players and singers bring to every show. Swapping instruments, trading off lead vocals and sharing songwriting credits, Session Americana is constantly exploring new collaborations and touring like a band out of time, always searching for a welcoming and homey venue, a long lunch with old friends, and a good glass of wine.
Drag Show hosted by Cleo Torres, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm
Crack Cloud / 100 Psychic Dreams / Connor Armbruster / Sun Dogs, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Crack Cloud – https://crackcloud.bandcamp.com
Crack Cloud are a Canadian musical and multimedia collective formed by drummer and frontman, Zach Choy. Alongside the group’s core musical members who perform live as a band, a large number of multimedia artists are also associated and operate simultaneously as an in-house production studio within the group, due to the project’s strong focus on visual storytelling. To date, they have released two studio albums, Pain Olympics (2020) and their most recent, Tough Baby (2022).
Saturday, October 7th
Wild in The Trees Music and Skate Festival
Community Ukulele Workshop, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 3pm
Master ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will be on our stage this fall on Saturday, October 7!
To celebrate his return to the Music Hall stage, local songwriter and ukulele player, Julia Alsarraf, will be leading a free community ukulele class for all (first-time players welcome!) to attend before the performance at 3pm on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
You may bring your own ukulele, or we will have limited quantities on site. Beginners welcome! Please use the ticket link above to register via google form. All attendees will receive more information by email closer to the workshop date.
Jake Shimabukuro, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 8pm
Over the past two decades, Jake Shimabukuro has proved that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what’s remarkable about Shimabukuro’s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it’s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, the Hawai’i-born virtuoso has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he’s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four-string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, The Egg, Albany, 6pm
Part of the Guest Theatre Presentations Series
Over a century and a half after Edgar Allan Poe’s death, this cocktail experience brings the most beloved works of Poe to life off the page and onto the stage. This immersive evening pairs four tales with a dash and history and heavy libations.
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience dedicated to the stories of Edgar Allan Poe. The event takes place inside a dark speakeasy. Four of his most famous stories will be retold and reimagined by our Poe historians. Our macabre lead mixologist will transform each of those stories into a 4-part cocktail experience.
Albany Symphony: Soundtrack NY, The Palace, Albany, 7:30pm
David Alan Miller, conductor | Kevin Cole, piano
Musical scenes from a cinematic state! Music Director David Alan Miller conducts music from movies set in or created by composers from the Empire State. Selections include West Side Story (Leonard Bernstein), Mudbound (Tamar-kali), The Lord of the Rings (Howard Shore), Taxi Driver (Bernard Herrmann), King Kong (Max Steiner), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Henry Mancini) and more. Plus—a special guest appearance by pianist Kevin Cole performing George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Rivets!
Jurassic World, MVP Arena, Albany, 7pm
Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying, unexpected turn when Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! Join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, a Troodon dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Caffè Lena @ SPAC, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 12pm
Pilobolus Access Workshop, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 3:30pm
Passport Series: Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 7pm-7:30pm
The new project of the world-renowned Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko!
Ablaye Cissoko has an esteemed career of 20 years, with 500,000 monthly streams and international tours every year. Ablaye surprises us again by teaming up this time with the French diatonic accordionist maestro, Cyrille Brotto, creating a music to clear the mind and inspire the senses. The unprecedented encounter between two instruments and between two singular artists with constantly renewed universes.
The Dynasty Presents: Capital Gains, Empire Live, Albany
OUTTA MY HEAD – RETURNS to Fuze Box!! Fuze Box, Albany, 6pm
Join OUTTA MY HEAD, FLAT WOUNDS and GOZER for an Evening of Bone shaking, high energy Music! $15 at the door … Ages 21+
Starts on Saturday, October 7 · 6pm EDT
We had such an AMAZING experience last time, We couldn’t WAIT to come back!!!
Join us for an Evening of Bone shaking, high energy Music!!
With OUTTA MY HEAD and special guests FLAT WOUNDS and GOZER
Community Movie Night – Olaf Ittenbach’s Premutos, The Burning Moon, Troy Speakeasy, Troy, 7pm
w/s/g She’s Having a Meltdown, Skullfukk
The Great Swarm: Jive Hive Live Series, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm
Albany’s Jive Hive will kick off a series of shows at Cohoes Music Hall that feature some of the best local bands in the Capital Region music scene. The Great Swarm launches the series in October with The Erin Harkes Band, The Nolanauts, and The Sugar Hold.
Dead Man’s Waltz, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Music of The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and The Band
The Motet, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm
Forming over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. With a fervent fanbase in tow, The Motet have sold out shows across the nation, performed six headlining slots at Red Rocks and sets at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Bottlerock, Electric Forest, Bumbershoot, Summer Camp, and High Sierra.
But even after their 20+ years of accolades and recognition, the legendary outfit – composed of Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (keys), Garrett Sayers (bass), Drew Sayers (keys and saxophone), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), and new singer Sarah Clarke – are still exploring new sonic ideas and finding new ways to showcase each other’s skill sets.
The band released their 10th studio album, All Day, in January 2023 – an eclectic instrumental voyage threaded by the infectious grooves and immaculate, layered arrangements that The Motet have become known for.
Now with vocal powerhouse Sarah Clarke in tow, the band continues their journey with new songs and fresh arrangements of Motet classics.
The Future of Comedy Show featuring Mike Ball, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm
The Future of Comedy Show comes to Putnam Place featuring nationally touring headliner, Mike Ball, plus Future of Comedy Show regulars, Jason Vest, Steve Kaz and Ronnie Rohrbeck.
Mike Ball – A nationally touring headliner and producer of the award winning comedy series “The Future of Comedy Show” with over 600 shows produced and featured at The Chicago Laugh Factory, San Diego Comedy Palace and multiple venues through out the Midwest. Winning Best Event in Midland by the Midland Daily News. Mike has also performed at the World Famous Comedy Store, been featured on The Nashville Zanies All Stars Show and the #1 show in Vegas “The Dirty at 12:30”. He has had the honor to open for comedy legend Ralphie May, Dave Landau, and Molly Kearney from SNL. With over a decade of experience he keeps his act fresh with his in the moment observation, crowd work and guitar improv. No two shows are ever the same.
Website: www.mikeballdotcom.com
Folk Heritage Series: Don Armstrong & The Whiskeypalians, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund.
Caffè Lena favorite Don Armstrong first attended a show at the legendary venue 60 years ago at age 15. Since then, it’s become a home away from home. Playing guitar & 5-string banjo, Armstrong has been hailed as “a folk treasure” (Daily Times) and “a consummate songwriter” (Arizona Daily Star). His songs have been recorded by artists from coast-to-coast and have been sung around the world. For 42 years he was part of the duo Don & Victoria Armstrong, until Victoria’s passing in 2014. They had 10 records to their credit, all receiving worldwide acclaim.
Now, in his 52nd year of performing at the Caffe, Don returns with his band, The Whiskeypalians, featuring dear friends Liz Cerepanya & Peter Dalton Ronstadt. Don, Liz & Pete are the nucleus of The Whiskeypalians, a larger band that plays around Southern Arizona.
Armstrong joined forces with Dalton Ronstadt in 2019 for Mother Don’t Give Up On Me Now, which Dalton Ronstadt produced as well as contributed vocals, banjo, bass, tuba, drums & percussion. Cerepanya came on board with her extraordinary voice to sing harmonies. Thus began Liz & Pete – a musical voyage of collaboration that Dalton Ronstadt’s famous aunt Linda describes as “lovely fresh harmonies and a secret cache of original songs.”
Made possible by the Charlie Pickett & Kathleen Rehl Endowment Fund.
The Brass Machine, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm
Planetarium Party (Libra SZN) w/ Psymon Spine DJ Set, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Rustic Spirit, Pauly’s Hotel, Albany, 6pm-11:55pm
The Southern/Country/Classic Rock sounds of Rustic Spirit. Music from Big & Rich to Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd to Charlie Daniels, Bad Company to Journey and lots in between! A great mix to dance to and sing along with!
Sunday, October 8th
Chowder Fest, Downtown Troy, Noon-5pm
RadioRadioX provides the music with Joe Barna’s Soul Fascination Trio, POGO and Electric Turtle. $2 samples provided by participating businesses throughout Downtown Troy.
Wild in The Trees Music and Skate Festival
Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm
In Conversation and Song!
Lyle Lovett
A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ or with his ‘Acoustic Group’ or his ‘Large Band,’ Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.
Chris Isaak
Over the course of his forty-year career, Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits include thirteen critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve chart-topping singles along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do!. His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series The Chris Isaak Show on SHOWTIME, has previously served as a judge on The X Factor Australia, and hosted the music talk show, The Chris Isaak Hour on BIO. 2019 marked the 30th Anniversary of Isaak’s beloved Heart-Shaped World album, which includes his breakthrough classic “Wicked Game”. Newly released Everybody Knows It’s Christmas is Isaak’s second career Christmas album and features 13 tracks of originals and covers. Isaak was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance by the Americana Honors.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Egg, Albany, 8pm
Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series
An evening with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
Ben Harper was raised in a hub of activists, poets, artists and of course great musicians. They included frequent patrons such as Chris Darrow, Leonard Cohen, Jackson Browne and Taj Mahal – the latter of whom gave Ben his first major tour and asked him to record Follow the Drinking Gourd with him (1990), all of which culminated in playing with Taj on Austin City Limits (which would become the first of five times Ben would be on the show).
Born October 28, 1969 as the sixties came to a howling end, and having been raised in such a potent community, Ben’s music and career embodies that musical brilliance, open mindedness, lyrical honesty and abiding social activism of that pivotal time. With over 15 million records sold worldwide, the career of this multi-GRAMMY® award-winning musician, producer, activist and now, record label founder, spans decades, during which he has been established as a singularly powerful songwriter and performer with range across multiple genres with a rare ability to blend the personal and political.
Albany Symphony: Video Games Live, The Palace, Albany, 7:30pm
Emmanuel Fratianni, guest conductor
Video Games Live is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Experience exclusive music arrangements alongside synchronized video footage that includes well-known internet solo performers, and both live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. With the energy and excitement of a rock concert mixed with the powerful emotion of a symphony, Video Games Live is sure to dazzle crowds of all ages—gamers and non-gamers alike! Featuring music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, The Last of Us, Undertale, and more!
Jurassic World, MVP Arena, Albany
Your trip to Isla Nublar takes a terrifying, unexpected turn when Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park! Join forces with a team of scientists to unravel a corrupt plan and save Jeanie, a Troodon dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex!
Pilobolus, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 2pm, 7pm
Word Plays: Plain and Simple, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 2pm
The definition of “plain and simple” is: clearly, without any doubt or complexity.
Sometimes plain and simple is all you need:
Bread and butter
Sunshine
A smile
Come hear some of the best storytellers in our area share their favorite stories about things plain and simple.
At every Story Circle show, superb performers tell rarely heard contemporary and traditional stories celebrating the human spirit. The shows are shared experiences between audience and performer, combining the intensity of a solo performance with the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation. Since 2008, over 4,000 people have enjoyed our shows at Proctors. We hope to see you there!
Organ Concert Series – 2023-2024, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 3pm
2023 – 2024 Season
*Sun. October 8 – 3pm SHOW – Organ dedication and new spooky films by internationally acclaimed young organist, recording artist, film composer & film maker Nathan Avakian
Tue. November 21 – Carl Hackert with special guest soloist
Tue. December 19 – Helen Maksymicz playing Holiday music
*Sat. December 23 – 12pm SHOW – Greg Klingler plays Christmas favorites for the family
Tue. January 23 – Pamela Sharpe & Ned Spain play mid-winter music
Tue. February 20 – Bill Gaillard & Claudia Bracaliello play Valentine’s Day favorites
Tue. March 19 – Lonnie Kulick & guest play a Spring themed concert
Tue. April 16 – Jared Ovitt & guest make their Proctors debut
*Sat. April 20 – Charlotte Palmeri & Jared Ovitt make their Proctors debut
Tue. May 21 – Sandy Johnson
Tue. June 18 – Malcolm Kogut
Click here to learn more about HMATOS or to join
VERMIN SUPREME AT FUZE BOX, Fuze Box, Albany, 7pm-10pm
An evening with Presidential candidate, Vermin Supreme as he makes a stop in Albany, NY for his 2024 CAM-PAIN tour.
A Constant Knowledge of Death, Urine, Malicious Offense, Troy Speakeasy, Troy, 8pm
Halo Bite, Prize, Dog Pisser, Bad Impressions, Ben’s Lampshade, 5pm
Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 5:30pm-9pm
Join us for our monthly Bluegrass Jam!
The Blues Project, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm
The year was 1964. The place: New York City’s Greenwich Village. Danny Kalb, a young acoustic blues guitarist recorded two songs on an Elektra Records compilation album of various artists entitled, The Blues Project. Not long after the album’s release Kalb traded in his acoustic guitar for electric and formed the Danny Kalb Quartet. That lineup included Kalb on lead guitar, Roy Blumenfeld on drums, Artie Traum on rhythm guitar, and Andy Kulberg on bass, with guitarist Steve Katz soon joining the group. When vocalist Tommy Flanders was added, the band was renamed The Blues Project. Session musician Al Kooper was invited to join the following year. Nearly six decades later, Blumenfeld is the bandleader and manager. The Blues Project has released 14 albums to date, with 2023’s Evolution the most recent.
With their soulful blend of blues, folk, R&B, rock, and jazz, they’ve been historically synonymous as one of the most artful practitioners of pop music, leaving an indelible mark on American music. The Blues Project has performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival and The Newport Jazz Festival. The musicians on the 2023 Tour are: Roy Blumenfeld, drums & vocals; Scott Petito, bass, slide guitar, percussions & vocals; Chris Morrison, lead and rhythm guitars & vocals; Ken Clark, keyboards & vocals. At the heart of The Blues Project has always been a group of exceptionally talented musicians who shared a genuine love and understanding of music that resonates deeply with their audience.
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