Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 12/29 – 12/31
Written by Staff on December 28, 2023
Show Detective.
Friday, December 29th
PBR Unleash the Beast, MVP Arena, Albany, 7:45pm
PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite Unleash The Beast will compete in Albany, New York, bucking into MVP Arena Dec. 29-30.
For two nights only, 40 of the best bull riders in the world will go head-to-head against the sport’s rankest bovine athletes, showcasing the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness.
Annie In The Water w/s/g Hilltop, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm
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Annie in the Water’s Americana Indie Rock found its roots in acoustic guitars without limits. Over time, their songwriting and ability to traverse across multiple genres offers the listener experiences in rock, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, dancebeat and jam with pleasurable melodies led by guitars and synthesizers overtop a ground-shaking rhythm section.
Because not one show is the same, experiencing the music of Annie in the Water live can be compared to paddling with a river. At times you may find yourself in the calm of the flow while at other times you may be deep in the rapids while the music churns and grows in energy. With the ebbs and flows you’re reminded of the constant that you are a part of something greater than yourself, working together with the forces around you and caught in the midst of a beautiful moment in time.
Comprised of members Brad Hester (Lead Vocals/Rhythm), Michael Lashomb (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Josh West (Drums/Vocals), Chris Meier (Bass/Vocals), Matt Richards (Keys/Vocals) and Brock Kuca (Percussion/Vocals), each performance is another adventure; exhilarating and everlasting.
Hilltop is a four piece jam band based in Albany, NY. The group consists of brothers Stephen & Reid Perry, and their friends Aris Nieuwkerk and Dave Klang. The Perry brothers started playing rock music in high school with Aris, who met keyboardist/founding member George Scherck at music school in Schenectady, NY. Reid and Dave met in Dobbs Ferry, NY at Mercy College, and Stephen studied percussion at SUNY Fredonia before transferring to Mercy. The Five of them eventually started playing and writing before their first show in January of 2018 and released their self titled, self produced album a year later. George left the band back in 2019 but the band has continued to grow in his absence. With over 100 shows under their belt, Hilltop shows no signs of slowing down. Each member offers a proficient, unique approach to their instrument, defining the experience. This band of young musicians is ready to spread their music and will continue to engage crowds wherever they go.
KY McClinton, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm
Join us for an evening with KY McClinton and let his soulful singing and acoustic guitar playing take your breath away!
DJ Logic, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 9pm-10pm
Kick off Saratoga New Years Fest weekend with DJ Logic at Putnam Place!
The theorem of turntablist as musician has been long proven in the capable hands of DJ Logic, whom with jazz as his foundation has become a wax innovator by crossing genres and mixing his sound across the map. As one of the world’s most accomplished turntablists, DJ Logic is widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip–hop realms and is considered by most as a highly-respected session musician and an innovative bandleader.
Since his emergence in the early nineties amidst the Bronx hip-hop scene, the New York City based deejay has been amassing a veritable mountain of collaborations, including a full-fledged band with members of Blues Traveler (The John Popper Project ft. DJ Logic), a trio with Steve Molitz & Freekbass (Headtronics), a jazz project with Georgian prodigy Beka Gochiasvili, and as a member of Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s The Offense of the Drum album. He also has a long list of other collaborations with artists ranging from the likes of Bob Weir, John Mayer, Medeski Martin and Wood, Christian McBride, O.A.R., Carly Simon, Marcus Miller, Jack Johnson, Vernon Reid, Warren Haynes, Charlie Hunter, Jack DeJohnette, Ben Harper, Mos Def, The Roots, Bernie Worrell, Bill Laswell, Melvin Gibbs, Fred Wesley, Sean Kuti and many more.
Website: www.djlogic.com
Big Lettuce / Young Alfredo / The Odd One / Sad Dads, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Saturday, December 30th
PBR Unleash the Beast, MVP Arena, Albany, 6:45pm
PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite Unleash The Beast will compete in Albany, New York, bucking into MVP Arena Dec. 29-30.
For two nights only, 40 of the best bull riders in the world will go head-to-head against the sport’s rankest bovine athletes, showcasing the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting live sporting events to witness.
Harmonic Duo, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm
The Duo with the sound of a full band!
Dogs in a Pile w/ Funky Dawgz, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 9pm
Join Dogs in a Pile as they kick off their 2-night New Year’s Eve Run at Putnam Place with special guest: Funky Dawgz!
The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the northeast; the rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated musicians to worldwide acclaim. Dogs in a Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the quintet presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.
Website: www.dogsinapileofficial.com
Everybody That Loves You / Cheesy Snacks / Grape Juice, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Sunday, December 31st
First Night of Funny! Performances at 4pm & 7pm! Proctors Theater, Schenectady, 8pm
A Proctors Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2023 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won’t break the bank! The annual “First Night of Funny” event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world. This is your last chance to laugh in 2023 and has something for everyone.
Throwback to the Future : 80s & 90s New Year’s Eve Bash! Fuze Box, Albany, 8pm-2am
Ring in 2024 at the Throwback to the Future: 80s & 90s New Year’s Eve Bash! DJ Queen Beatz will be playing your fave songs all night!
Get ready to party like it’s the 80s and 90s all over again at the Fuze Box!
Join us for an epic New Year’s Eve celebration that will transport you back in time to the groovy beats and rad vibes of the past!
DJ Queen Beatz will be playing all your favorite 80s and 90s hits all night, w/a Sparkling Mead Toast at Midnight!
First Night of Funny! Performances at 4pm & 7pm! Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 4-7pm
Additional Performance Added by Popular Demand!
A Cohoes Music Hall tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2023 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won’t break the bank! The annual “First Night of Funny” event showcases four professional comedians with four unique and hilarious perspectives on the world. This is your last chance to laugh in 2023 and has something for everyone!
New Year’s Eve Party w/ Soul Provider, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm
Join us at The Rustic Barn Pub in Troy, NY for an unforgettable NYE Party with Soul Provider! Ring in the New Year with great food, drinks, and dance the night away!
Always Outside New Years Eve 2024, Lark Hall, Albany, 10pm-1:30am
Always Outside Presents the best New Years Eve Party in the 518! We’re leaving 2023 behind & bringing in 2024 with the best DJs and the best vibes.
DJ TGIF – DJ LIGHTSHOW – DJ SIROC
No Fun NYE – Brule County Bad Boys / The Sugar Hold / Sun Natives & More! No Fun, Troy, 7-11pm
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