Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 10.27 – 10.29
Written by Staff on October 26, 2023
Show Detective.
Friday, October 27th
Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm
Celebrate 50 Years of Hip Hop October 27th during Troy Night Out!
Featuring performances highlighting the rich history of Hip Hop with the classic tracks you love as well as original songs from all of the artists.
Featuring JB!! Aka Dirty Moses, Ohzhe, KATANI, DJ Nate da Great, Shiloh the Messenger and Mundy! MC’s will be joined by hometown horn funk favorite’s Victory Soul Orchestra.
Steve Katz with special guest Patti Rothberg, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-10pm
Blood, Sweat & Tears founding member Steve Katz plays The Linda in Albany.
Guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller Steve Katz has played on an enviable string of recordings during the 1960s and ’70s in acoustic folk, jazz, blues, R&B, hard rock, and almost every other popular genre that’s come along in America since the start of the 1960s.
Katz was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1945 and grew up in the upstate city of Schenectady. Already a gifted musician in his early teens, he was good enough to get hired for a local television program called Teenage Barn, doing his versions of pop hits of the late ’50s.
As he got older, Steve was drawn to folk music and blues. He studied traditional American guitar styles with Dave Van Ronk and the Rev. Gary Davis. Eventually, he became part of a circle of similarly minded folk and blues enthusiasts who formed the Even Dozen Jug Band, which also included John Sebastian, Maria Muldaur, David Grisman, and Stefan Grossman.
Blackmore’s Night, The Egg, Albany, 8pm
Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series
Blackmore’s Night – Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night create some beautiful music,inspired by many melodies of the Renaissance period, and Blackmoreized into contemporary music. They call it Renaissance/Folk/Rock. This is the sound of Blackmore’s Night.
Special guests The Wizard’s Consort will open the show.
Jerry Seinfeld, The Palace Theatre, Albany, 7pm
America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the Palace Theatre stage in Albany, New York, to perform his newest stand-up routine on October 27, 2023. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
Mrs. Doubtfire, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 8pm
A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together.
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Schenectady! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife!) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
Rubblebucket, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm
Dante Elephante
Graveyard Get Down II – Rock N Roll Halloween Party, Empire Underground, Albany, 8pm
Seize Atlantis
Sad Dads
TERRALLITE
Nikki Brown & The Well Diggers
The Mopar Cams
Strange Neighbors
Everybody That Loves You
The Erotics Halloween – Brother T & the Boys, Same Ole Rat, Pink Acoustic, Fuze Box, Albany, 6:30pm-2am
Get ready for a spooktacular night of rockin’ tunes and devilish fun at the Fuze Box!
Join us for an unforgettable Halloween party featuring the electrifying sounds of Brother Time & the Boys, Same Ole Rat, and Pink Acoustic. Put on your most scariest costume and dance the night away to the wicked beats of these incredible bands!
This in-person event promises to be a wild night filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of surprises. Don’t miss out on the hottest Halloween bash in town!
Back to the Garden 1969 – The Woodstock Experience, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm-10pm
Half a million people came to a small dairy farm in upstate New York.
They came to be a part of what would become an historic event.
They came to be a part of “a gathering of the tribes.”
They came to be a part of the music.
They came to “the Garden.”
Now, over 50 years later, we invite you to return with us.
Come with us… back to the music.
Come with us… back to the magic.
Come with us… Back To The Garden.
Harmonic Duo, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-11pm
The Duo with the sound of a full band!
Nick Shoulders & The Okay Crawdad “All Bad Tour” with guest Maddy Kirgo, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of dazzling musicianship and punk defiance, coupled with gritty eccentricity and a generational connection to the roots of the genre. With a singing style inherited from his family’s vocal lineage, Nick’s songs achieve the rare feat of imparting difficult truths while inciting a certain joyful abandon, balancing a sound forged by years of hard travel with a heartfelt reverence for the origins of country music. In the spirit of Hazel Dickens and Jimmy Driftwood, the incisive yet wildly jubilant All Badvocally objects to the reckless destruction of the natural landscape and development run rampant, while still offering plenty of joy and dance-ready rhythms. Spanning a variety of early country styles, the album’s infectious harmonies shine alongside everything from jangling cajun waltzes to surf-rock infused bluesy ballads–all tied together by a voice seemingly out of place in this century, yet ever ready to speak up about its problems.
Boos & Booze ft: Return From Exile, The Bedrock Foundation, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-11pm
Come join us for Boos & Booze, hosted by our very own Steve “Cee-Lo” Callander. The evening will feature live performances by Return from Exile & Bedrock Foundation, as well as karaoke, drink specials and a costume contest with prizes. Categories are Celebrity Look-alike, Sexiest, Funniest & Scariest.
Proceeds from this event will go to TO LIFE, a breast cancer support and awareness organization.
Halloween on the Hill, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11:30pm-3:30am
Put on your costume and join us for a late night Halloween party at Putnam Place! The party will feature beats by DJ Siroc, DJ Lightshow, DJ Highclass, Selecta Buzz and DJ Marky Mark. Free admission for the ladies before 12:30am.
Friday Lunchtime Listening Hour! Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 12pm-1pm
October Guest: John Moore
10-27-23
All are welcome to gather at Lena’s from Noon to 1 PM on the last Friday of each month to enjoy musical memories and new discoveries. The playlist is selected by a different community member each month from the Captain Fun Listening Library of vinyl records in Lena’s lobby. Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian spins the records and gets the conversation flowing. Bring a brown bag lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
The Captain Fun Listening Library occupying the north wall in the Caffè Lena lobby is comprised of 1,516 vinyl albums and several hundred CDs selected from Al “Captain Fun” McKenney’s expertly curated collection. This treasure trove of folk, blues and jazz was left us in 2015 and we share it through our monthly listening hour, as Al wished. Enjoy the memories these records bring back, and dig deep into American roots music.
Boyd Meets Girl, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Classical cello/guitar duo Boyd Meets Girl is renowned for their exquisite interpretations, seamless collaboration & captivating performance.
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and Beyoncé, and their two studio albums have been streamed well over 3 million times on Spotify alone. Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, and as “a player who deserves to be heard” by Classical Guitar Magazine, while Metcalf, who has also toured as a member of the popular chamber ensembles Eighth Blackbird, Break of Reality and Sybarite5, has been called “brilliant” by Gramophone.
Built 4 BBQ Halloween at the Hangar, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Costume up and get down, ghosts and ghouls, because Built4BBQ’s Halloween at the Hangar is back! Join us for spooky sets by Charmboy (first show in 4 years!), Pony in the Pancake, Front Biz and Schenectavoidz. All the rock, psych, punk and funk you can handle for just ten bones! Stop by the Ale House across the street for all the tasty eats, bring cash for the door and bar, dress up if you wanna.
Emo Live Band Karaoke, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm
Planetarium Halloween Party / Special Guest DJ Scotia, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Halloween Party with Society High, Gordon St., Spilt Milk & GUS Unplugged, Pauly’s Hotel, Albany, 7pm-11:55pm
Saturday, October 28th
Lucinda Williams and Her Band – Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets Tour, The Egg, Albany, 8pm
Part of the Guest Music Presentations Series
Lucinda Williams performs on her “Don’t Tell Anybody The Secrets Tour” – a special one of a kind show of songs, stories, and visuals.
Lucinda Williams has traveled a long road since her 1979 debut, and over the course of fourteen remarkable albums, three Grammy awards including “Best Contemporary Folk Album” for her classic Car Wheels on A Gravel Road, and countless accolades, such as Time’s Songwriter of the Year of 2001, she is revered for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. Her double albums, Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone (2014) and Ghosts of Highway 20 (2016), released on her own label, received some of the best reviews of her career. Lucinda has recently published her autobiography, “Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You” and released her latest recording Stories from a Rock and Roll Heart in June.
The Wood Brothers, The Palace Theatre, Albany, 8pm
w/s/g Maya De Vitry
The Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they’ve cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience who’ve grown alongside them through the years. That evolution continues with Heart is the Hero, the band’s eighth studio album. Recorded analog to 16-track tape, this latest effort finds its three creators embracing the chemistry of their acclaimed live shows by capturing their performances in real-time direct from the studio floor with nary a computer in sight. An acoustic-driven album that electrifies, Heart is the Hero is
stocked with songs that target not only the heart, but the head and hips, too.
American Panorama, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7pm
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Thirteen musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center perform a program of American-inspired music, that culminates with Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring.
The United States of America maintains its identity as a kaleidoscope of cultures, with just about everyone and everything we know having roots elsewhere. CMS’s American Panorama program illustrates this phenomenon in music unmistakably American in spirit yet diverse in dialect, each composer having drawn from distinct sources: Harry T. Burleigh from his African-American heritage; Antonín Dvořák from his exposure to Native-American and African-American music combined with his innate Czech sensibility; Arthur Foote, a leading 19th-century composer who, as a member of the Boston Six, forged a uniquely American sound clothed in European traditions; and Aaron Copland, whose intensive studies in Paris afforded him the technique to express the flavor of America as no other.
Mrs. Doubtfire, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 2pm
A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together.
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Schenectady! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife!) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
Lui Collins & Bob Franke, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady
Lui Collins: “One of New England’s clearest and most distinctive folk voices, with unusually piercing lyrical insight…” -HARTFORD COURANT
“Franke songs are often devastatingly simple, joyfully anthemic, just plain quirky or wonderfully suggestive—but always, unforgettable” CHICAGO MAGAZINE
A rare night with two of our finest singer-songwriters who for decades have been among our most loved performers, joining in concert! Lui Collins and Bob Franke have each often appeared solo here at The Step, from our days across from Albany’s Washington Park to the present at Proctors. A concert by either is always an event. But one night with both promises magic!
Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show – Andy Sandford, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 8pm
Pretty Much The Best Comedy Show includes a host, feature act, and guest comedians, providing nearly two hours of entertainment at the Capital Region’s premier alternative comedy room. Upstate New York’s premiere stand-up showcase, Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show, has been thriving at Proctors since summer 2014, presenting a steady, diverse stream of talent to an ever-growing audience.
Andy Sandford is a comedian who got funny in Atlanta, then moved to New York City, where he established himself as one if NY’s top tier comics. In 2021, Andy moved back to Atlanta to record his latest album, “Basket Case,” released late last year. Andy has performed his jokes on Conan and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Andy’s debut album, Me the Whole Time; was one of Splitsider’s “9 Best Standup Albums of The Year.“ His hour special, “Shameful Information,” is currently featured on Amazon Prime. Sandford even played an animated version of himself on Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The Village Voice called him, “one of New York’s comedic gems;” a nice gesture, but not enough to keep him in New York. Andy is out of Atlanta now (sorry NY).
Crankdat, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Halloween Jam w/Seasons Skate Shop & DJ Hope! Fuze Box, Albany, 8pm-2am
Tony Hawk Pro Skater Halloween Jam w/Seasons Skate Shop & DJ Hope
Join us for an epic Halloween skate jam and costume party at the Fuze Box w/DJ Hope!
This in-person event is a must-attend for all skateboarding enthusiasts, and those who want to dance to all their favorite THPS songs!
Dress up in your spookiest costumes and prepare to be amazed by the incredible skills on display. Whether you’re a pro skater or just a fan, this event promises an unforgettable experience. So grab your board and head over to Fuze Box for a Halloween jam like no other!
Karla Bonoff, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm-10pm
Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole.
Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are classics.
Halloween Party, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Join us for our LEGENDARY Halloween Party, this year with RIVER JUNCTION and late night with DJ FOOL!
Always Outside Presents #Frightnik, The Halloween Party, Lark Hall, Albany, 9pm-1am
Get ready to unleash your freak when Always Outside Presents #Frightnik, The Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28th. 9-1am. Cash prize costume contest.
Little Folks Series: Caña Dulce y Caña Brava, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 3pm-4:30pm
Made up mostly by women, Caña Dulce y Caña Brava are exceptional performers of son jarocho, a traditional Mexican expression who combines music, dance and poetry. With a deep connection to tradition, the group sang poetic messages with a feminine perspective, offering a unique show within the traditionally male-dominated scene of music performers. Thanks to their dedication, innovation and perseverance, the group has established itself as a benchmark for son jarocho, bringing innovation to traditional Mexican music.
Caña Dulce y Caña Brava delivers a unique sound composed on top by the poetry and harmony of their voices, floating around the vibrations of the horse jaw, the mystical harmony of the harp and the strums of the jaranas, while the beat is foot-tapped on stage and flashy colors emanate from their dresses. The music virtuosity of its members are deeply rooted in the jarocho tradition, where all of them have learned directly from ancient masters and have developed and proven their skills both at national and international stages.
Halloween Party, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm
Costume Contest and Prizes
Hellseeker Goth Night – Halloween Party w/ Nico Jordan, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-12am
Halloween Show, Pauly’s Hotel, Albany, 7pm-11:45pm
Joe Choas’s Halloween Show Case
Sunday, October 29th
ESYO Symphony Orchestra & Piano Concerto, Troy Music Hall, Troy, 3pm
Season Opener!
Embark on a journey through the realms of hope, doubt, longing, and sheer beauty with Antonin Dvorak’s iconic Symphony No.9 “From the New World.” This enduring masterpiece, cherished by generations, takes center stage at the ESYO Symphony Orchestra’s season opener in the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Plus, don’t miss the electrifying performance by William Lauricella, one of our 2023 Lois Lyman Concerto Competition champs, as he dazzles with Sergej Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. Lastly, experience the orchestra performing the beautiful Serenata by Robert Good all on their own – without conductor. Join us for an exceptional musical experience that marks the beginning of a sensational season!
Live at The Linda Live! The Sea The Sea & Diana Jones, The Linda, Albany, 7:30pm-10pm
WAMC’s LIVE AT THE LINDA LIVE hosted by Peter Hughes broadcasts live on WAMC – Northeast Public Radio from our performing arts studio – “The Linda.” You can be in the live studio audience for the outstanding show we’re calling “October Feels with special guests The Sea The Sea and Diana Jones.
The Sea The Sea, Chuck E. Costa and Mira Costa, is an Upstate New York based indie folk-pop duo featuring what Bob Boilen (NPR’s All Songs Considered) calls “excellent harmonies” & Huffington Post calls, “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year.”
Diana Jones
“Songs come in a flurry of inspiration. I don’t understand it but I’m grateful.” Award-winning American singer-songwriter Diana Jones has been called the “Emily Dickinson of song” and “the female Johnny Cash” in reviews and rightfully so. But a journey of adoption and reunion as mysterious as her songwriting led to the gritty, authentic, Americana storytelling that has become her life’s work and the essence of her live show.
Word Plays: Perplexing Problems, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 2pm
You’ve probably had to deal with many perplexing problems. Come hear stories, old and new, about people dealing with perplexing problems, and what they did to solve those problems.
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!
Halloween Party with The Phoenix and The Raven, Empire Underground, Albany, 5:30pm
The Hauntings
Outta My Head
No Such Thing As Ghosts
No One You Know presents No Tricks, Just Treats Halloween Kid’s Party, Lark Hall, Albany, 12pm-5pm
No need to fear! No Tricks, Just Treats not-so scary Haunted House party is here for all-ages! Friendly characters, tons of candy, pumpkins, face painting, decorations and photo opportunities galore! Of course, adults can join in on the fun! Costumes are welcomed. More details to come!
Giveaways
Photo Ops
Face Painting
HOMEGROWN! Regional Songwriters You Need to Know, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm
Homegrown is a series presenting three local songwriters, curated and presented by Saratoga’s own Rick Bolton.
Rick Bolton has a well-known track record of spotting talent early. This series showcases the best emerging and established songwriters who frequent Caffè Lena’s “Best of the Capital Region” Open Mic Night. This edition features Elizabeth Conant, Hayley Stafford, and Shannon Tehya. Come listen to these talented artists show their stuff!
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