Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 3.29 – 3.31
Written by Staff on March 28, 2024
Show Detective.
Friday, March 29th
John McEuen & The Circle Band, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-10pm
John McEuen brings with him 45+ years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Often referred to as ‘the String Wizard’, he weaves stories of his travels and family life (he has raised 7 kids), taking us through where his musical path has taken him.
A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1966, John instigated the 1972 classic Will the Circle Be Unbroken album, (inducted into the Library of Congress as ‘one of America’s most important recordings). He has earned Emmy nominations, Grammy Awards, CMA acclaim, The Western Heritage Award, and many other accolades can be found on his website: www.johnmceuen.com.
Rick Wakeman, The Egg, Albany, 8pm
An evening of highlights from his career with YES and his solo work, including the premiere of the brand new Yessonata
The ultimate keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman CBE, will be embarking on a tour of the US with a series of solo piano concerts for the last time in 2024. Rick, who has become almost as well-known for his intimate piano shows as his prog rock extravaganzas, has decided that after a career spanning over 50 years, he is calling a halt to lengthy American one-man show tours, in order to concentrate on composing, recording and collaborating with other musicians.
Black Violin, The Palace Theatre, Albany, 8pm
The Black Violin Experience Tour showcases the two-time Grammy nominated duo Black Violin, brought to life by Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, invoking a mystifying musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats. A concert performance that boldly merges centuries of music and unites audiences with a message of hope and possibility. Fans can expect to be immersed in a sound that transcends categories and celebrates ingenuity and ambition, proving anything is possible.
Koanashi & Mugshot, Empire Underground, 6:30pm
Mouth For War
MJ The Illusion: Revisiting the King of Pop, Cohoes Music Hall, 8pm-10pm
Note to buyers: This event replaces “I Am King”, originally scheduled for March 23, 2024. Tickets and seats purchased for that event will be honored for “MJ The Illusion” on Friday, March 29, 2024. If you cannot make this new date, please contact the box office at (518) 434-0776 for a refund, or to be booked into another event.
MJ The Illusion is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.”
The Broken Hearted, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Tribute Band
Ekoostik Hookah w/ Creamery Station, Putnam Place, 9pm-12:30am
əkoostik hookah incorporates many genres of music into their own style, from folk to psychedelic rock, bluegrass to blues, extended jams to concise rock-n-roll, əkoostik hookah’s style includes many musical genres for a sound that in the end is distinctly “hookah”. With well over 100 original songs, and a large catalogue of cover songs to choose from, you will never hear the same show twice. The band is known for its live shows and its ability to feed off of the crowd’s energy, using it to fuel the improvised set lists that create unforgettable musical experiences.
Blue Ranger Close Your Eyes Record Release, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 8pm-11pm
Blue Ranger celebrates the release of their new LP Close Your Eyes with special guests Southern Star and Will Stratton
Blue Ranger
The moments when we stop, close our eyes, and strive to process the minutiae that makes up our lives, peripheral images come into sharp focus. The ripple of memory, and the quietude of reflection urges a blossoming of connection––with ourselves and the people around us––that oscillates between who we are and who we hope to be. Blue Ranger captures these small moments and branches them off into fiction, piecing together stories of early infatuation, nonverbal familial communication, and the frustrations of making art in an overly demanding and critical world. On their new album Close Your Eyes, these stories urge us to seek collaboration, to merge experience with imagination and to lean into an intentional, gradual existence.
Hellseeker Goth Night, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm
From “Bar People”
Friday – 10PM at Tap & Barrel – *unknown
Friday – 5:30PM at Bootleggers – Matt Cosgrove
Friday – 5:30PM at Wheatfields – Russ Kennedy
Friday – 5PM at Frog Alley Brewing – Dan Sherwin
Friday – 5PM at S&S Farm Brewery – Bird on a Wire
Friday – 5PM at Wishing Well – Rob Aronstein
Friday – 6:30PM at Artisanal Brew Works – Yankee Holler
Friday – 6:30PM at Diamond Club – Steve Candlen
Friday – 6:30PM at Dock Browns – *unknown
Friday – 6:30PM at Other One Brewery – Joe Severino
Friday – 6:30PM at Tap & Barrel – *unknown
Friday – 6PM at 30 Park – Chris Dollard
Friday – 6PM at 677 Prime – Franklin Micare
Friday – 6PM at Carsons Woodside Tavern – Christine Spero Duo
Friday – 6PM at Cock & Bull – Keith Pray Trio
Friday – 6PM at Henry’s Tavern – Jeff Brisbin
Friday – 6PM at Inn at Saratoga – Had the Radish
Friday – 6PM at Panza’s – Brian Halliday
Friday – 6PM at Powers Pub – Rafael Picon
Friday – 6PM at Ravenswood – Bret Scott
Friday – 6PM at Saratoga Winery – Stephen Thirolle Trio
Friday – 6PM at The Bunker – Travis Roceknstire
Friday – 6PM at The Scarlet Knife – Pat Decker
Friday – 6PM at Thirsty Owl – Derrick Forget
Friday – 7:30PM at Eden Caffe – Sergio Sericolo & Company
Friday – 7PM at Bourbon Room – Art N Shawna
Friday – 7PM at Kraverie – 2 Broke Beths & Dave
Friday – 7PM at O’Slattery’s – One Heart
Friday – 7PM at Peddlers Bar & Bistro – North Allen Duo
Friday – 7PM at Principessa Elana – On Tap Duo
Friday – 7PM at Quarters – Nymbis
Friday – 7PM at Seven Bistro – Vinnie Seagar
Friday – 8PM at 9 Maple – Eric Ciarmello Quartet
Friday – 8PM at City Tavern – Tailspin
Friday – 8PM at Rookies Sports Bar – Harmonic Duo
Friday – 9PM at Centre St Pub – The Coverups
Friday – 9PM at Nanola – Rock Soda Pop
Friday – 9PM at Putnam Place – Ekoostik Hookah & Creamery Station
Friday – 9PM at Van Slycks at Rivers Casino – New York Players
Friday – 9PM at Vapor – Aquanet.
Saturday, March 30th
The Egg Presents: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives – NEW DATE, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm
This show was originally on November 16th but postponed. The new date is Saturday March 30th.
With opener Wyatt Ellis
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Marty Stuart is living, breathing country music history. One of the most eclectic country artists to rise to stardom in the ’80s – and remaining there to this day, Marty easily moves through honky tonk, rockabilly, country-rock, traditional country, Western music, and bluegrass with his band the Fabulous Superlatives, who display the awe-inspiring instrumental virtuosity to live up to their name.
Outta My Head, Empire Underground, Empire Underground, Albany, 6:30pm
Gozer, Breach The Asylum, Black Belt Jones, Alloy Reign
Harmonic Duo, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-11pm
Experience the mesmerizing harmonies of the Harmonic Duo, with the sound of a full band!
Hayley Jane Band, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm
Hayley pulls inspiration from a variety of styles, including 60s + 70s rock + pop, musical theater, folk, blues, soul, psychedelic, funk + bluegrass. Just as varied, are the many ways she can captivate an audience. Whether the concentrated potency of her solo acoustic performance, the explosive energy + movement of her full band shows, or one of her theatrical performances, she always brings the charisma, humor + passion to move an audience.
Her music has been praised by a wide range of musicians, producers + music lovers alike, for successfully combining a diverse sound with clever, over-the-top lyrics + Vaudevillian-style storytelling. Hayley reawakens her audiences to the wild parts of themselves, great medicine for these modern times.
William Fitzsimmons – The Sparrow & The Crow 15th Anniversary Tour w/Baerd, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Saturday, March 30 · 8 – 10pm EDT. Doors at 7:30pm
William Fitzsimmons is an indie troubadour from Illinois whose eight studio albums explore themes of joy, heartbreak, loss, and connection. The child of two blind parents, Fitzsimmons was introduced to music at a very young age and quickly developed ability in several instruments. Primarily raised on the folk records of the 60s and 70s, his music leans heavily on the intimate, vulnerable, and acoustic; always inviting the listener into a rare emotional space.
Soul Clap Dance Party – Jonathan Toubin / The Televisionaries, No Fun, 7pm-11pm
From “Bar People”
Saturday – 10PM at Tap & Barrel – *unknown
Saturday – 5:30PM at The Wishing Well – Dave Gleason
Saturday – 5PM at Artisanal Brew Works – Josh Clevenstine
Saturday – 6:30PM at Diamond Club – *unknown
Saturday – 6:30PM at Panza’s – Bronte Roman Duo
Saturday – 6:30PM at Tap & Barrel – *unknown
Saturday – 6PM at 30 Park – Christine Spero
Saturday – 6PM at 677 Prime – Chris Dollard
Saturday – 6PM at Carsons Woodside Tavern – Shine On
Saturday – 6PM at Finnigans on the Lake – Orphans of Wally
Saturday – 6PM at Inn at Saratoga – *unknown
Saturday – 6PM at Powers Pub – Steve Candlen
Saturday – 6PM at Ravenswood – Jake Juron
Saturday – 6PM at The Bunker – Contagious
Saturday – 6PM at The Bunker – Kyle Loucks
Saturday – 6PM at The Scarlet Knife – Juniper
Saturday – 6PM at Thirsty Owl – Eric Kufs
Saturday – 6PM at Wolf Hollow Brewing – Jeff Becker
Saturday – 7PM at Bourbon Room – Liam Davis
Saturday – 7PM at Frog Alley Brewing – Lords of 52nd Street / Monkberry
Saturday – 7PM at Kraverie – *unknown
Saturday – 7PM at Parting Glass – Union Depot
Saturday – 7PM at Rustic Barn Pub – Harmonic Duo
Saturday – 7PM at The Hollow – Hilltop w/ Leon Trout
Saturday – 8PM at 9 Maple – Gadget
Saturday – 8PM at Blessing Tavern – North Allen Duo
Saturday – 8PM at Seven Bistro – John Eisenhart
Saturday – 8PM at Wicked Eatery – Harmony Rocks
Saturday – 9PM at City Tavern – Nick Rossi Band
Saturday – 9PM at Van Slycks at Rivers Casino – Doug Villano Band
Sunday, March 31st
From “Bar People”
Sunday – 10:30AM at Prime – Joe Sorrentio Jazz Trio
Sunday – 10:30AM at The Scarlet Knife – Erin Powers
Sunday – 12:30PM at Dock Browns Tavern – Maurizo Russamanno
Sunday – 3PM at Artisanal Brew Works – Triple Trouble w/ Friends
Sunday – 4PM at Carsons Woodside Tavern – Jacksland
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