Show Detective – Weekend Shows 7/19 – 7/21

Show Detective.

Friday, July 19^th

David Bennett Cohen, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-10pm

David Bennett Cohen has been a professional musician for more than 60 years. Best known for his innovative keyboard playing as an original, founding member of the ’60’s Rock band, Country Joe and the Fish, he is an equally accomplished guitar player who has been involved in numerous music scenes throughout his varied career.

Nas, The Palace Theatre, Albany, 8pm

Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas, delivered his first full-length album Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which are multi-platinum and platinum including: Nastradamus, Stillmatic, God’s Son, and Street’s Disciple. With 16 GRAMMY nominations, Nas released King’s Disease in 2020, giving Nas his first ever GRAMMY win for “Best Rap Album,” and released King’s Disease II, a sequel to the GRAMMY Award winning album, produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. Most recently, Nas released the third installment of the King’s Disease series. With no features, King’s Disease III was produced by Hit-Boy and executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. Most recently, Nas and Hit-Boy released Magic 3, featuring 15 brand new tracks, also marking the final chapter of the legendary run for the prolific rapper-producer duo. Magic 3 serves as the duo’s sixth album together in the last 3 years and serves as the third installment to the Magic series.

Rock Camp Showcase, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs

Rock Camp is back for another jamming year! Join us at Universal Preservation Hall for a summer full of rock and roll. Strengthen your skills, learn new techniques and jam out with other talented musicians from the Capital Region. This two-week program provides students with a space to hone their talents and express themselves creatively. Participate in workshops on songwriting to booking a gig and the importance of playing as a group that prep you for the hottest performance of the summer at the Great Hall at UPH.

Millington, Empire Underground, Albany, 7:30pm

Happy Hour at The Eleven with the Deadbeats Duo (FREE Event), Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

KISStory w/ Shadow Estate, Same Old Rat, Grand Stand Jockeys, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7:15pm-12:30pm

Spreading the KISS Vibe across the North East, KISStory is the real deal tribute band right down to the fully attired dress and full impersonation of the band members. This is a must see show with all the theatrics!

Kisstory was founded in 1996 by bassist, Vinny Dawson.  Kisstory gives you all the sounds and sights of a classic Kiss show from the 70s through the Creatures Era stage.

Momentum Series: Glen David Andrews, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Glen David Andrews, a native son and a beloved musician of New Orleans, is a warrior for cultural preservation at a time when indigenous traditions are being threatened in the city. His commanding voice and fierce trombone sound – both a powerful, emotional, and resonant blend of smoothness and grit – as well as his disarmingly honest manner provide a musical experience that never fails to meet the moment.

Barbie Barker, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 8pm-11:30pm

Celebrate the release of Barbie Barker’s new EP with special guests toriendofstory and Canella!

Rabid Children (Album Release) / Abyssmals / G.O.L.E.M., No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

7/19 1:00 PM Mark & Jill Sing The Blues- Saratoga Race Course

7/19 11:00 AM Pat Decker- Kings Tavern

7/19 5:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Wheatfields Clifton Park

7/19 5:00 PM Darryl Dailey- Frog Alley Brewing

7/19 5:00 PM Jason Irwin- Dancing Grain

7/19 5:00 PM Moonrocka- S&S farm Brewery

7/19 5:30 PM Frankie Lessard- Bootleggers on Broadway

7/19 6:00 PM Adam & Tim Duo- Spa City Tap & Barrel

7/19 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb – 677 Prime

7/19 6:00 PM Drank The Gold- Cock & Bull

7/19 6:00 PM East Berne Band- Indian Ladder Farms

7/19 6:00 PM Elliot Woods- Thirsty Owl

7/19 6:00 PM Jacksland- Prime at Saratoga National

7/19 6:00 PM Justin Joyner- Hilton Garden Inn… 30Park

7/19 6:00 PM Monkberry- Saratoga Winery

7/19 6:00 PM New York Players- Carsons Woodside Tavern

7/19 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife

7/19 6:00 PM Powersiren with Erin Powers- Inn at Saratoga

7/19 6:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Olde Bryan Inn

7/19 6:00 PM Scott Simpson- Emma Jaynes

7/19 6:00 PM Sean Lyons- Powers Pub

7/19 6:00 PM Shine On- Lago’s by Druthers

7/19 6:00 PM Yankee Holler- Lionheart On The Green

7/19 6:15 PM The Coverups- Siro’s

7/19 6:30 PM Steve Candlen- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

7/19 7:00 PM Brian LaPoint- O’Slattery’s

7/19 7:00 PM Dave Matthews Tribute Band- Dock Browns Tavern

7/19 7:00 PM Derrick Forget- Druthers Clifton Park

7/19 7:00 PM Geo Doody- Trestle Restaurant & Pub

7/19 7:00 PM Growling Hazers- VFW Saratoga

7/19 7:00 PM In The Dust- Fossil Stone Winery

7/19 7:00 PM J.A.D.- Kraverie

7/19 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena

7/19 7:00 PM John Chevalier- Finnigans on The Lake

7/19 7:00 PM Liam Davis- Bourbon Room

7/19 7:00 PM Matt Cosgrove- Cooperstown Distillery

7/19 7:00 PM Radio Junkies- Horseshoe Tavern

7/19 7:00 PM Riverman- Quarters

7/19 7:00 PM Stretch Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

7/19 7:15 PM Kisstory with Shadow Estate / Same Old Rat / Grandstand Jockeys- Putnam Place

7/19 7:30 PM Radio Gold- Panza’s Saratoga

7/19 8:00 PM Almost Queen- Frog Alley Brewing

7/19 8:00 PM Rick Rosoff Quartet- Nine Maple

7/19 8:00 PM Sam Luke Trio- Druthers Saratoga

7/19 8:00 PM Tailspin- Saratoga City Tavern

7/19 8:00 PM Waller Road- Ice House

7/19 8:30 PM The Refrigerators- Frog Alley Brewing

7/19 9:00 PM Aquanett- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

7/19 9:00 PM Lost Wages with Rick Rourke- Parting Glass

7/19 9:00 PM The Schmooze- Caroline St. Pub

7/19 9:30 PM Nick Rossi Band- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, July 20^th

Reese Fulmer, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 6pm

Cutting his teeth as the house manager at the iconic Saratoga Springs listening room Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged “with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling, imagery and a healthy dose of irony.” The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese and his band are among the fastest-rising groups in the Capital Region. With a rotating cast of top players and a broad and dynamic body of work, their live performances are always fresh and full of joy.

HRMM presents Seven Sentinels: Lighthouses of the Hudson River, The Linda, Albany, 1pm-3pm

Of the dozens of lighthouses and lights that once dotted the Hudson River, only seven remain. This iconic American river, at the heart of the rise of New York City and westward expansion into the interior of the continent, was also a transportation super highway long before automobiles were invented. Throughout it all, the lighthouses kept watch, guarding the safety of the Hudson’s waterborne traffic.

The Magicians Guild Presents Glitches in Reality, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs

The Magicians Guild, a collective of the world’s greatest magicians, brings extraordinary shows in the most intimate and immersive setting, like Universal Preservation Hall.

Cognitive, Empire Underground, Albany, 6:30pm

DJ King Bully, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11:30pm-2am

Come get down on the biggest dancefloor in Saratoga. DJ King Bully will be spinning the hottest beats late in to the evening.

DJ King Bully blurs the lines between Dancehall, Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, and Latin into what is a refreshing departure from anything else you’ve heard. The Troy NY native not only dominates the Capital Region club circuit, he also boasts an impressive list of concerts, which includes acts like Dababy, Lil Baby, Cardi B, Fabolous, DMX, Ja Rule, Ashanti and more. Always sure to get the crowd hype and the club packed, DJ King Bully is the sound that keeps any party going strong.

Tom Chapin, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

In a career that spans six decades, 27 albums and three Grammy awards, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist, concert performer, storyteller and activist, he’s performed on Broadway and worked extensively in television, radio and film. As a music-maker, Chapin maintains two long and productive parallel careers, both as a respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children’s music. During the height of the Covid shutdowns, Tom and his daughters, The Chapin Sisters, streamed 200 live concerts under the moniker “Mornings with Papa Tom.”

Rhakim Ali & Speig / KDEUC3 / Aila / Capital City Crook$, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

7/20 1:00 PM Diva and The Dirty Boys- Saratoga Race Course

7/20 11:00 AM Harmonic Duo- Liberty Ridge Farm

7/20 11:30 PM DJ King Bully- Putnam Place

7/20 2:00 pm The Sugar Hold / Syndey Worthley / TV Doctors- Indian Ladder Farms

7/20 4:00 PM Flood Road- Helderberg Mountian Brewing Co

7/20 4:00 PM Larry Hooker- Basin Grill

7/20 5:00 PM Growling Hazers & Off The Record- S&S farm Brewery

7/20 5:00 PM Mike Levan- Saratoga City Tavern

7/20 5:00 PM Wreckless Duo- Frog Alley Brewing

7/20 5:30 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Yanni’s Too

7/20 6:00 PM Arch Stanton Trio- Stellas Pasta Bar

7/20 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Hilton Garden Inn… 30Park

7/20 6:00 PM East Berne Band- Wolf Hollow Brewing

7/20 6:00 PM Eric Peter- Powers Pub

7/20 6:00 PM Guy’s Our Age- Galley Bar & Grill

7/20 6:00 PM Juniper- The Scarlet Knife

7/20 6:00 PM Megan & Ryan- Spa City Tap & Barrel

7/20 6:00 PM Shime On- Inn at Saratoga

7/20 6:00 PM Steve Candlen- Thirsty Owl

7/20 6:00 PM Sugar Pill- Carsons Woodside Tavern

7/20 6:00 PM Super 400- Powers Park Concert Series

7/20 6:00 PM TBD- Olde Bryan Inn

7/20 6:00 PM The Next Chapter- Finnigans on The Lake

7/20 6:00 PM Tyler Giroux- 677 Prime

7/20 6:00 PM Vinyl Evolution- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

7/20 7:00 PM Bob Barker Band- Kraverie

7/20 7:00 PM Colin McCarthy- O’Slattery’s

7/20 7:00 PM Ginger Geezus- Norrine’s Restaurant

7/20 7:00 PM Gravity- Horseshoe Tavern

7/20 7:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Druthers Schnectady

7/20 7:00 PM Karaoke with Phil Sawyer- Cherry Plain Square #17

7/20 7:00 PM Karl Bertrand & Friends- Single Cut North Taproom

7/20 7:00 PM Local 11 Freedom- Park Scotia

7/20 7:00 PM Nymbis- Quarters

7/20 7:00 PM Radio Junkies- Lago’s by Druthers

7/20 7:00 PM Radio Junkies- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

7/20 7:00 PM River Of Dreams… Billy Joel Tribute- Dock Browns Tavern

7/20 7:00 PM Up The River- Druthers Clifton Park

7/20 7:00 PM Wayne Hawkins- Panza’s Saratoga

7/20 7:30 PM Contagious- Adirondack Gateway RV Resort

7/20 7:30 PM Sheri Nolan and Bill Alberts- Principessa Elena

7/20 8:00 PM Completely Unchained- Frog Alley Brewing

7/20 8:00 PM DJ Tomb- The Bunker Saratoga

7/20 8:00 PM Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes- Nine Maple

7/20 8:00 PM Mischief- Holy Moses Tavern

7/20 8:00 PM Pat Decker- Druthers Saratoga

7/20 9:00 PM Blackouts- Saratoga City Tavern

7/20 9:00 PM Guilty Pleasure- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

7/20 9:00 PM Johnny & The Triumphs- Parting Glass

7/20 9:00 PM The Schmooze- Centre St. Pub

7/20 9:30 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, July 21^st

Mammoth WVH – The Mammoth II Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

John Pizzarelli, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 6pm-7:30pm

Grammy award winner, guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli has been a special guest on recordings for major pop names such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Wopat, Rickie Lee Jones and Dave Van Ronk, as well as leading jazz artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, Johnny Frigo, Buddy DeFranco, Harry Allen and, of course, his father Bucky Pizzarelli.

From “Bar People.”

7/21 1:00 PM Big Fez & The Surfmatics- Saratoga Racecourse

7/21 10:30 AM- Steve Candlen- The Scarlet Knife

7/21 2:00 PM Wild Adriatic / Super 400- Indian Ladder Farms

7/21 3:00 PM Annie In The Water- Lago’s by Druthers

7/21 3:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Druthers Clifton Park

7/21 3:00 PM Jimi Justin- Basin Grill

7/21 3:00 PM Steve Candlen- Druthers Saratoga

7/21 4:00 PM TS Ensemble- Carsons Woodside Tavern

7/21 5:00 PM Derrick Forget- Cabana Patio at 410 Waters Edge

7/21 6:00 PM Azzaam Hameed Trio- Mouzon House

7/21 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Wishing Well

7/21 6:00 PM Karaoke hosted By Deb Zep- 518 Craft

7/21 6:00 PM Sinatra & Friends- Panza’s Saratoga

7/21 6:00 PM The Refrigerators- North Greenbush Town Park

7/21 7:00 PM Latin Night with DJ Boy Boy- Putnam Place

7/21 7:00 PM Proudest Monkey Band- Congress Park Saratoga

7/21 7:00 PM Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band- Freedom Park Scotia

7/21 7:00 PM Rosa Love- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

7/21 8:30 PM John Pizzarelli- Caffe Lena