Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 10/13 – 10/15

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Friday, October 13^th

COMPANY, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 8pm

Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling musical comedy masterpiece about the search for love and cocktails!

ICFS Presents: F. W. Murnau’s FAUST w/LIVE score by Order of the Illusive, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 7pm

About the movie:

Featuring astonishing photography, magnificent art direction and special effects that retain their power to amaze, F.W. Murnau’s “Faust” tells the tale of a man who sells his soul to the devil after the fate of all mankind falls on his shoulders.Bottom of Form

Muscadine Bloodline – Teenage Dixie Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

Lance Roark

Gimme Gimme Disco, Empire Underground, Albany, 9pm

Moody’s Emo Friday The 13th Party w/DJ Hope ft/Ariel Versace Rupal Drag Race, Fuze Box, Albany, 8pm-2am

Get ready to embrace your inner emo, as Moody’s Emo Friday The 13th Party with DJ Hope brings you a night of dark vibes & melancholic beats!

Get ready to rock out at the Fuze Box for a night of emo madness!

Join us for an unforgettable in-person event where we’ll be celebrating Friday the 13th in true emo style. DJ Hope will be spinning all your favorite emo anthems, from My Chemical Romance to Fall Out Boy. So grab your black eyeliner, put on your favorite band t-shirt, and get ready to dance your heart out.

SHOW UPDATE: Ariel Versace from Rupal’s Drag Race, along with Fenix Fox and Opal Essence, will be performing a spooky drag show on Friday the 13th!

Come dressed as Jason, and you’ll get in for FREE all night, no cover!

Quiet Riot w/ Special Guest Anthony Corder of Tora Tora, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-11pm

“Come On And Feel The Noize” at Cohoes Music Hall on Friday October 13th, 2023 as E1PRESENTS brings QUIET RIOT back to NY for the celebration of their 40th Anniversary of the Metal Health album. Famously remembered as the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine, becoming an overnight sensation in 1983.

QUIET RIOT having several hit singles which charted on the Billboards hot 100’s including  “Bang Your Head”, “Come On Feel The Noize”, and ” Mama Weer All Crazee Now”. Everyone remembers these fantastic hits that brought heavy metal to the charts in the 80’s still remaining on VH1’s  top 100 artists ranked at  NO.100 of the greatest of hard rock! Rudy Sarzo returning after a 20yr absence as per the wishes of Frankie Banali who passed away in 2020, and the Banali estate QUIET RIOT continues its historic journey in 2022. The lineup is composed of QUIET RIOT guitarist ALEX GROSSI, of course bassist RUDY SARZO, vocalist JIZZY PEARL and is now joined by Type O Negative drummer JOHNNY KELLY.

Matt Mirabile Band, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Blues & R&B

Say She She with special guests Salt Cathedral and Shane Guerrette, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm

Say She She, the soulful female-led trio, stand rock solid on their discodelic duty with their boundary breaking sophomore album Silver.

The three strong voices of Piya Malik (El Michels Affair staple feature, and former backing singer for Chicano Batman), Sabrina Mileo Cunningham and Nya Gazelle Brown front the band. Following the NYC siren song, the trio was pulled from their respective cities — Piya from London, Nya from DC, and Sabrina from NYC — to Manhattan’s downtown dance floors, through the Lower East Side floorboards, and up to the rooftops of Harlem, where their friendship was formed on one momentous, kismet eve.

Yam Yam w/ Hilltop, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 9pm-12:30am

Yam Yam is dedicated to exploring and creating beautiful music together. The members bring a diverse range of influences to the group, including jazz, gospel, jam, and funk. Michael Dempsey plays piano and organ with a focus on jazz, gospel, and New Orleans boogie, while Xander Moppin provides the foundation of funk on bass. Tyler (Kokko) Fuller brings the pocket to the drums, and brother Tom Fuller adds his groove and ethereal and psychedelic soloing on guitar. Then finally, is the virtuous saxophone playing of Jason Mescia, bringing influence from Eddie Harris and John Coltrane among others. Together, they create a high energy, soulful, and psychedelic sound that is sure to get fans moving. The band had its start in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has since traveled throughout the U.S., bringing their music to wherever listeners may be.

Website: www.yamyamband.com

John Kribs, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Guitarist, singer/songwriter and entertainer, John Kribs, has been performing Americana classics & originals for 60 years.

Born and raised in rural upstate New York, Kribs began playing guitar in1965 at age 11, took up the bass at 12 and played his first shows “as a member of The Fugitives” at age 13. In the 1970s, with a 12-string guitar, driving a VW van and inspired by the original acoustic music and coffeehouse scene he had always loved, Kribs traveled the northeast U.S., playing hundreds of colleges, coffeehouses, bars and festivals. In 1979, he formed The Racquette River Rounders with Danny Gotham and Michael Hadfield. Then in 1984, along with Michael Hadfield and Frank Caraterra, Kribs formed Johnny & The Triumphs, a roots/rockabilly band, opening for blues artists including James Cotton, Johnny Copeland, Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang (from Howlin’ Wolf), Hot Tuna, Robert Cray and others. In 1997, Kribs went on to join local Celtic favorites The McKrells.

Legacy, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm

Another Michael / Fielder / Birthday Dan, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

Another Michael – https://anothermichael.bandcamp.com

Saturday, October 14^th

Kaleidescape, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 4pm-6pm

A Sonic Journey

Seven different acts in one historic hall.  All interconnected working off of a newly composed piece that brings the Music Hall to life.  It’s a sonic journey, unlike anything you have seen before.  Curated by Organ Colossal, Kaleidescape comes to the Hall on October 14th.

Kaleidescape celebrates our community of local musicians and music fans. We look forward to welcoming in Music Hall visitors new and returning. The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall strives to keep live music accessible to all.

Motown Memories, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm

Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series

Do you love songs like Heat Wave, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Baby Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, My Girl, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough ? Do you love artists like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Four Tops? Then, you are going to love this group talented vocalists and musicians. That Motown Band has been entertaining Motown fans for years.

Joining That Motown Band is Garfield Fleming. Garfield is a Soul Singing Vocalist of legendary status, having been a member of The Delfonics for 25 years with William Hart. Garfield’s obvious resemblance to David Ruffin makes people look twice but when he sings fans get lost in time! He channels the greats like Bobby Womack, Ruffin and many other legendary artists. In 1981 Garfield released a single “Please Don’t Send Me Away” and is still delighting crowds all over the world.

That Motown Band and Garfield Fleming will take you on a musical journey, celebrating the best of Motown.

The Uncle Louie Variety Show, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

Part of the Guest Comedy Presentations Series

The Uncle Louie Variety Show has been making audiences laugh for years with its hilarious and unique take on growing up as an Italian-American. The show is composed of two dynamic comedians, Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, who have gained international popularity with the comedic celebration of their Italian heritage. The duo performs live for sold out theatres across the United States, Canada, and Australia and has gained almost a half a million followers on YouTube and Facebook, along with hundreds of millions of views of their weekly videos. Audience members will be howling with laughter during 2-hours of original music, sketch comedy, stand-up, improv and fantastic crowd work.

Hasan Minhaj, The Palace Theatre, Albany, 7pm

Off With His Head.

Hasan Minhaj iis a two-time Peabody Award-Winning comedian best known for his breakout Netflix special HOMECOMING KING and his critically acclaimed, political satire show PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJ for Netflix which won a Peabody, an Emmy, and a Television Academy Honor. His second one-hour comedy special THE KING’S JESTER premiered on Netflix in October 2022.  Hasan was a senior correspondent at Comedy Central’s THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART and headlined the 2017 WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER. He’s the co-founder and chief executive officer for 186K Films that will produce its first feature “For The Culture” with Amazon Studios.  Minhaj is co-writing the script with Prashanth Venkataramanujam and will star in the film.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space.

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: The College Tour, MVP Arena, Albany, 8pm

Me vs Myself: The College Tour

With Special Guest Toosii

COMPANY, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

Stephen Sondheim’s thrilling musical comedy masterpiece about the search for love and cocktails!

Tom Rush W/ Seth Glier, Piano, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 7:30pm

“Fluid, gorgeous, ravishing, ditsy, inventive, gritty elegant. The music casts an intimate spell” BOSTON HERALD

Folk legend and long-time contemporary singer–songwriter-guitarist-storyteller, Rush began his long, celebrated career as performer at a Harvard Square Open Mic while a student in 1960s Boston, championing the songs of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brown and more as well as his own. James Taylor counts Rush as an influence on his music, as do other major artists.

Galactic Empire, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

Barns Courtney – Supernatural World Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

The Ramona Flowers
James Bruner

GoGo Gone Dark : Twlight Market Afterparty w/DJ Hunter & the Vamp Vixens! Fuze Box, Albany, 9pm-2am

Get ready to dive into a spooky world of Old School Monster night with a soul scorching party experience like no other featuring DJ Hunter and the Vamp Vixens!

Lose yourself on the dance floor as our talented DJs spin the hottest tracks, keeping you moving all night long after you attend Albany’s Twilight Market on Lark Street!

Discover a world where reality fades away and scary imagination takes over. Dress up in your most creative Old School Monster costume!

Whether you’re a seasoned raver or new to the scene, GoGo Gone Dark is the perfect place to let loose and have a blast. So grab your friends and get ready to embark on a journey into the unknown. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night of music, magic, and mayhem!

An Evening with North Mississippi Allstars, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm-11pm

Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold. As legend has it, Luther and Cody Dickinson started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. This time around, they mined the talents of Jesse Williams on bass and Lamar Williams, JR. on vocals. During the Allman Betts Band Family Revival, the Dickinsons first linked up with Lamar, son of the Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams, Sr., becoming fast friends and collaborators and eventually paving the way for Set Sail.

Brian Kane and The Beginning, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Brian Kane & The Beginning are a rocking local favorite. It’s not just live music, it’s an experience. You have to witness it to understand! They play music by Chis Stapleton, Van Morrison, Marshal Tucker Band, The Grateful Dead and much more! Come on out, and enjoy the show!

Biggie is Dead, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm

Lark Hall presents Biggie is Dead on Saturday, October 14th. Biggie is Dead”: Where Grateful Vibes Meet Hip-Hop Flow! Doors 7pm; Show 8pm

Biggie is Dead”: Where Grateful Vibes Meet Hip-Hop Flow! 🌹🎤

Step into a world where time-honored melodies collide with urban poetry, where the rhythms of yesterday’s legends unite with the beats of a modern era. Introducing “Biggie is Dead,” the ultimate mashup tribute that seamlessly blends the Grateful Dead’s signature grooves with the lyrical genius of Notorious B.I.G. Get ready for a sonic journey that defies genres and sparks new musical dimensions.

At the heart of “Biggie is Dead” lies the powerful fusion of two iconic forces. The Grateful Dead’s ethereal harmonies and improvisational magic interweave with Biggie’s slick rhymes and storytelling prowess, creating a tapestry of sound that resonates with fans of both worlds. Each performance is a dynamic celebration of musical innovation, where “China Cat Sunflower” meets “Kick in the Door,” and “Shakedown Street” flows seamlessly with “Hypnotize.”

Bijou, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-2pm

BIJOU has not only set a new standard; he is the new standard. As a distinguished leader in the G-house movement, this DJ/producer has consistently proven he has what it takes to thrive in the scene, even despite the hardships the industry faces today.

BIJOU, real name Ben Dorman, has gained all the necessary street cred and then some, starting with his show-stopping collaboration with Dr. Fresch, “Hello,” in 2016. Cue four career-defining years, a hot streak of successful singles (i.e. “Crown” feat. Tyler Graves, “Floetry Remix” feat. Ro Ransom) and EPs (i.e. ‘Gangsta Party,’ ‘Super Phat’), two headlining US tours, and the launch of his own label, Do Not Duplicate Records (DND RECS) — and BIJOU has taken over to no shock.

Doctor Baker, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Q: What happens when you mix a professor with a confectioner? A: Doctor Baker – an alt-folk, roots/rock musical cure for whatever ails you.

Doctor Baker originally started as an acoustic duo featuring singer/songwriter Ed Schwarzschild and guitarist Iggy Calabria, two wayward Philadelphians who met in Albany, NY. Schwarzschild is an award-winning short story writer and novelist (In Security, The Family Diamond, Responsible Men) and a professor of creative writing at UAlbany. He is the “doctor” of the group. Calabria, a trained jazz musician who once owned a gourmet scratch bakery, is the “baker.” The duo then added singer-songwriter Chris Gockley on bass and Danny Goodwin, an artist and professor at UAlbany, on drums.

After a few EPs, they recently released their first full-length album, Trespassers. It landed on a few “Best of 2022” lists and The Daily Gazette called it “the perfect musical antidote to post-pandemic malaise, from the opening track of “Exhausted,” which rolls like a Mississippi river boat down a current of dissatisfaction, to the toe-tapping, hopeful uplift of “Hey Romeo” and “Dark Times.” All eleven tracks were recorded with legendary producer Don Fury (Quicksand, Helmet, Agnostic Front) at Don Fury Studios in Troy, NY.

Goshupon / Sun Organ / The Grand Mals / Ladybyrd, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

Goshupon – https://goshupon.bandcamp.com

Sun Organ – https://sunorgan.bandcamp.com

The Grand Mals

Ladybyrd

Sunday, October 15^th

LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums! The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm

Part of the American Roots & Branches Series

A singer and songwriter who has stubbornly (and joyfully) followed his muse in a career that began in the early ’70s as leader of the punk rock band Modern Lovers, Jonathan Richman‘s solo career as an acoustic balladeer, is known for passionate tunes in Spanish as often as in English and purposefully naive music that revels in a childlike love of the world around him. Jonathan performs his one-of-a-kind songs accompanied by Tommy Larkins on the drums.

Loreena McKennitt, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series

Loreena McKennitt is well known as a composer and singer. In a recording career spanning more than two decades, Ms. McKennitt’s ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has received critical acclaim world-wide, and gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards in 15 countries across four continents. To date, she has sold over 14 million albums with a catalogue that includes seven studio recordings, three seasonal recordings, a live in-concert DVD and two DVD documentaries. She’s won two Junos, Canada’s premiere music award, garnered two GRAMMY® nominations, and has performed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Ms. McKennitt was inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, March 8, 2023.

Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm

Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs, are gon’ funk you up with their infectious and irresistible jazzy, hip-hop, rock, R&B, New Orleans sound

Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward, Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans. Aside from being a talented trumpeter from ‘True Orleans,’ doing what a ‘True Orleanian’ does, Allen is also known for his personal style of turning his ideas into t-shirts. He says that once a light goes off in his head with a new slogan, he likes to capture that feeling and make it a reality by creating a t-shirt. Some of his favorite slogans are “The Trumpet is My Weapon,” “Music is My Political Party,” and “True Orleans.”