Show Detective – Weekend Shows 11/15 – 11/17

Show Detective.

Friday, November 15^th

The Chicago Experience: Featuring Chicago Transit, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm

Celebrating over 25 years together, this is The World’s leading Chicago Tribute Band!

The band features five lead singers, a three-piece horn section, and a five piece rhythm section covers all of your favorites from the early classics like “‘Make Me Smile’, ‘25 or 6 to 4’ and ‘Saturday in the Park’ to the later, softer, keyboard-oriented ballads like ’If You Leave Me Now!”

Jo Koy, The Palace Theater, Albany, 8pm

As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

MercyMe, TobyMac, Zach Williams Tour, MVP Arena, Albany, 7pm

You wanted more, so we made it happen! Three of the biggest names in Christian music – TobyMac, MercyMe and Zach Williams – are teaming up once again for an unforgettable concert tour. With chart-topping hits, passionate lyrics, and a commitment to spreading God’s love through music, TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams take the stage to perform fan favorites and deliver an uplifting experience that will leave you feeling inspired. Get your tickets now, and get ready to sing, dance, and worship with TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams!

The Emo Night Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

The Bear Bones Project, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Gypsy Jam, blend of R & B, Jazz, and traditional multi-dimensional collaboration will take you on a heartfelt musical journey.

Odie Leigh: Carrier Pigeon Tour, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11pm

Join us in welcoming Louisiana native Odie Leigh to the Lark Hall stage on Friday, November 15th. Doors 7pm/Show8pm

Odie Leigh would never have called herself a musician before the depths of the 2020 pandemic, when her rapper roomies made a bet: Whoever records a song that goes viral first, wins. Slightlyticked off that they hadn’t included her in the wager, she decided to hit them with her best shot, and Odie was crowned the victor when a track she wrote blew up on TikTok. “I was like, ‘I’m gonna show y’all. I’m gonna win,’” she recalls, laughing. “Then I woke up to a bunch of comments on TikTok being like, ‘Oh my God, release this. This is amazing!’ Now, I’m a musician.”

King Bully, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs

Dana Cooper – Album Release, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

“Few artists can claim to make music for 50 years and still do so with the same eagerness & enthusiasm that marked their initial efforts”
– Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter

Nashville-based songwriter Dana Cooper is touring in support of two new albums, one of which was recorded live at Caffe Lena one year ago. This release joins a 30-album discography that began with his first Elektra Records album featuring the legendary band “The Section” – AKA “The Immediate Family” – as his session band.

Black Kat Boppers w/s/g El Dorados, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Black Kat Boppers hail from down on the South Coast Water Way in Southampton and are 4 fellas who love to play hard boppin’, jump up, rockin’ blues, dance music.

Influences include Rhythm & Blues, Jump & Jive, Ska, Doo-Wop with a lucky energy.  Collectively, when all brought together, Black Kat Boppers sound is raw, authentic, sincere & unique.

Hello Shark / Keta Ester / Kitchen / Nada y Nada, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

11/15 5:00 PM Wandering Roots- S&S farm Brewery

11/15 5:30 PM Russ Kennedy- Wheatfields Clifton Park

11/15 6:00 PM BJ Fitzgerald- Spa City Tap & Barrel

11/15 6:00 PM Chris Dollard- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

11/15 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime

11/15 6:00 PM Dazey Duo- Saratoga Winery

11/15 6:00 PM Drank The Gold- Cock & Bull

11/15 6:00 PM Had The Radish- Thirsty Owl

11/15 6:00 PM Juniper & Chris Carey- Carsons Woodside Tavern

11/15 6:00 PM Matt Evans- Powers Pub

11/15 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife

11/15 6:00 PM Peter Pashoukos- Ravenswood

11/15 6:00 PM Thom Powers- Inn at Saratoga

11/15 6:00 PM Tracey & Friends- Prime at Saratoga National

11/15 6:30 PM Quick Fix Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

11/15 6:30 PM Ron Comstock- Other One Brewery

11/15 6:30 PM Steve Candlen- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

11/15 6:30 PM Tim & Norm- Artisanal Brew Works

11/15 7:00 PM Brendan Conley- Bunker Saratoga

11/15 7:00 PM Completely Different- Kraverie

11/15 7:00 PM Dave Porter- Hometown Pub & Grub

11/15 7:00 PM Dueling Pianos- Nanola

11/15 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Trestle Restaurant & Pub

11/15 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena

11/15 7:00 PM Mike McMann- Cherry Plain Square #17

11/15 7:00 PM Radio Gold- Panza’s Saratoga

11/15 7:30 PM Band Of Gold with Carmen Lookshire- Grappa 72

11/15 8:00 PM Art N Shawna- Cooperstown Distillery

11/15 8:00 PM Bear Bones Project- Rustic Barn Pub

11/15 8:00 PM Dana Cooper- Caffe Lena

11/15 8:00 PM DJ Vince Oliver- Misfit

11/15 8:00 PM Ky McCinton Band- Ophelias Restaurant

11/15 8:00 PM Pete Sweeney Group- Nine Maple

11/15 8:00 PM Skeeter Creek- Wicked Eatery

11/15 9:00 PM Rhythm Pilots- Electic Grinch

11/15 9:00 PM The Accents- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

11/15 9:00 PM The Accents- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

11/15 9:00 PM The Far Trio- Centre St. Pub

11/15 9:00 PM The Refrigerators- Vapor

11/15 9:30 PM Motion Blur- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, November 16^th

Joan Tower + Dvorák’s ‘New World’, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm

David Alan Miller, conductor

Raman Ramakrishnan, cello

Bedrich Smetana: “The Moldau” from Má vlast

Joan Tower: Cello Concerto, “A New Day”

Antonín Dvorák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

St. Catherine’s Center for Children Presents: Elvis: Good Rockin’ Tonight, The Egg, Albany, 7pm

Elvis Presley holds a unique place in the history of American entertainment. He burst onto the national scene in 1956 with a string of hits that earned him the title, King of Rock ‘n Roll. The most iconic recording artist of all time, and among the best-selling, his legend lives on in music, film, and in the talented artists who recreate his sound and image on stage.

The Egg Presents: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Luke Bergman & Rudy Royston, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

We will be serving mac n’ cheese at this event as part of our “Mac N’ Jazz” series! Come early to grab a bite to eat

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best
recorded output of the decade”. His latest recording titled Orchestras was released April ’24 on Blue Note. In the trio format he’s favored throughout his career, the guitarist and composer has always projected an orchestral scope — through his remarkably complete sense of harmony, a unique gift for melodies that remain with you long after a performance, and a keen feel for how dynamic range can be used to convey emotion. But on his new double album, his fourth release for Blue Note Records, he makes those symphonic evocations a reality. Produced by Lee Townsend, Orchestras documents two inspired concert-hall engagements arranged by Michael Gibbs for Frisell’s long-standing trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston: one featuring the nearly 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Alexander Hanson; and one with the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra, under the musical direction of Manuele Morbidini.

Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour, MVP Arena, Albany, 7pm

As one of the most innovative, inventive, and inimitable vocal groups of all time, Pentatonix reimagine, reinvigorate, and redefine a cappella. Since emerging in 2011, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet – Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee – have reached unprecendented heights, topping charts, selling 10 million albums worldwide, generating billions of streams, and performing everywhere from The White House and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to The Hollywood Bowl. Their catalog boasts back-to-back #1 albums on the Billboard 200, namely the gold-certified Pentatonix [2015] and platinum-certified A Pentatonix Christmas [2016].

TrueSongs 2024: Lyrics of Life, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7pm

Now in its fifth year, TrueSongs is Caffe Lena’s annual celebration of courage, resilience and caring. Seven local people who have faced a significant challenge have been paired with professional songwriters. Each team will take the stage together to share with us, through words and music, a story of overcoming adversity. It’s an emotional and uplifting evening of true stories, and the songs they’ve inspired.

Fool Me Once – Michael Mills Magic, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

Join us for an unforgettable night as we take a trip down the rabbit hole of deception.

In “Fool Me Once: A Magic Show” magician Michael Mills takes you on a playful tour of contemporary trickery.  From sleight of hand to optical illusion and beyond – even flirting with the dark arts of psychological manipulation.

Laugh, gasp, and marvel. By the end, you’ll be questioning not just what you’ve seen, but how you see.

Are you ready to have your mind blown?

“Through the two-hour show I probably spent about one hour laughing and about one hour being utterly amazed” -Saratoga Living Magazine

Grunge Night with The Ledbetters & Superunknown, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs

Grab your flannels and combat boots and join us for a Grunge Night that will transport you back to the 90s! The Ledbetters, THE ultimate Pearl Jam tribute band, are joined by Superunknown who is quickly becoming the premier tribute band for the music of Chris Cornell.

Desperados – A Tribute to The Eagles, Cohoes Music Hall, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Newly added to the E1Presents roster of great bands is DESPERADOS – A Tribute to The Eagles. This all-star team of musicians brings back that 70’s era music we all know and love, from songs like “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Hotel California,” and many more. With more than just seasoned musicians we have on the Drums the one and only Ernest LaRouche. With a Berkley Degree in music, he went straight into playing percussion in “Powerman 5000”, “Marsels”, “Jeffrey Osbourne”, “The Peasants”, “Mappari”, and in 2008 he became a member of ” World Play” with Ray Green (Tower of Power) and Tracy Bonham opening for Roger Daltrey, Joss Stone, Darius Rucker and Goo Goo Dolls. In 2013, he became the principal drummer for Britany Spears and remains in the band for all performances.

Sharp Dressed Band, Rustic Barn, Troy, 8pm

Sharp Dressed Band is the premiere tribute to the legendary ZZ Top, bringing the raw energy, Texas blues, and unmistakable swagger of the original band to life.

The Eugene Tyler Band at The Eleven at Lark Hall (FREE SHOW), The Eleven, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

Indie-bluegrass trio Eugene Tyler Band is, at their core, a road band, who’ve spent years cutting their teeth on the bluegrass festival circuit and clubs across the northeast. Their newest record, Low It Goes, captures the free-wheeling intensity of those live shows and showcases the cathartic, irreverent songwriting that has won them fans all over the country. Sharing stages with bands like Billy Strings, the Kitchen Dwellers, Driftwood, and the Mountain Grass Unit, ETB has carved out a unique voice in the bluegrass scene, with cutting, often humorous songs, and a fast & loose approach that calls back to influences like the Clash and Drive-By Truckers.

Guthrie Bell Productions Presents Fireside Collective, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11:30pm

Fireside Collective has been on a roll since emerging seven years ago from the fertile roots music scene of Asheville, North Carolina. In quick order, the progressive bluegrass group released its debut album, won the 2016 Band Contest at MerleFest, earned an International
Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Band of the Year nomination, and embarked on an ambitious touring schedule that’s earned an enthusiastic reception from traditional bluegrass to wide-ranging, eclectic music festival audiences alike.  ​

Rob Beaulieu Band, performing Derek and the Dominoes, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs

Man Must Explore, Lost And Found, Albany, 9pm

Pinky Lemon / Stroma / Grey Monitor / Watercoat, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

11/16 5:00 PM Alex Grandy & Alan Epstein- Artisanal Brew Works

11/16 5:30 PM Highroller HoBo’s- S&S farm Brewery

11/16 6:00 PM Azzaam Hameed- Panza’s Saratoga

11/16 6:00 PM Chris Carey & Tim Wechgelaer- Cock & Bull

11/16 6:00 PM Chuck Kelsey- Powers Pub

11/16 6:00 PM Jeff Stein- Galley Bar & Grill

11/16 6:00 PM Jeremy Gold Quartet- Stellas Pasta Bar

11/16 6:00 PM Matt Cosgrove- The Scarlet Knife

11/16 6:00 PM On Tap Duo- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

11/16 6:00 PM POGO- O’Slattery’s

11/16 6:00 PM Shine On- Inn at Saratoga

11/16 6:00 PM Stef Solo- Carsons Woodside Tavern

11/16 6:00 PM Steve Candlen- Thirsty Owl

11/16 6:00 PM Tyler Giroux- 677 Prime

11/16 6:00 PM Up The River Duo- Spa City Tap & Barrel

11/16 6:30 PM Dan Mellon- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

11/16 6:30 PM Party Of Three- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

11/16 6:30 PM Rafa Picon- Prime at Saratoga National

11/16 6:30 PM Stretch Duo- Other One Brewery

11/16 7:00 PM Contagious- Bunker Saratoga

11/16 7:00 PM Junkyard ManneQuins- Cherry Plain Square #17

11/16 7:00 PM Lyric’s Of Life- Spa Little Theater

11/16 7:00 PM Ragged Company- Kraverie

11/16 7:30 PM Grunge Night With The Ledbetters & Superunknown- Universal Preservation Hall

11/16 8:00 PM Gadget- Nine Maple

11/16 8:00 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- September’s Too

11/16 8:00 PM Sharpe Dressed Band- Rustic Barn Pub

11/16 9:00 PM Aquanett- Nanola

11/16 9:00 PM Coverups- Caroline St. Pub

11/16 9:00 PM DJ Intell Hayesfield & DJ Jonesy- Night Owl

11/16 9:00 PM Out Of Office- Centre St. Pub

11/16 9:00 PM Rob Beaulieu Band- Putnam Place

11/16 9:00 PM Skeeter Creek- Vapor

11/16 9:30 PM Catalyst- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, November 17^th

Joan Tower + Dvorák’s ‘New World’ | Matinee, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 3pm

David Alan Miller, conductor

Raman Ramakrishnan, cello

Bedrich Smetana: “The Moldau” from Má vlast

Joan Tower: Cello Concerto, “A New Day”

Antonín Dvorák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

NY Folklore presents Nikolayev – Chassidic Jewish tunes from Ukraine, with Laura Melnicoff & Her Band, The Linda, Albany, 3pm-5pm

Laura Melnicoff is a cellist based in Albany, New York. Her performances have taken her to major stages and festivals in North America, Europe, and Israel, including Carnegie Hall, the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Kyiv Summer Music Evenings, Sababafest, KlezKanada, Yiddish New York, and the Aspen Music Festival. Her work has been profiled in The New York Times, the New York Jewish Week, and the Forward. Before her recent move to the Capital Region, Laura frequently worked with the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene, and was cello chair of the critically-acclaimed off-Broadway hit Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, directed by Joel Grey. Laura is the recipient of the 2024 Folk Arts Grant by the New York State Council for the Arts. In 2023, Laura was the recipient of a grant from the Arts Center of the Capital Region, which supported her debut album of solo works for classical cello, “Bars of Light.”

The Egg Presents: Family Circle #3 with Veena and Devesh Chandra, The Egg, Albany, 2pm

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Indian Classical Music with the Raga Family Circle, an interactive workshop series featuring Veena & Devesh Chandra. Over 4 engaging sessions, this series progresses through the basic fundamentals of Indian melody and rhythm and offers children and families a unique hands-on experience to try instruments and authentically experience this storied tradition. Veena and Devesh Chandra, embodying the generational passage of knowledge from guru to disciple, bring to life a rich cultural heritage that has been carefully preserved and evolved over centuries. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned music lover, the Raga Family Circle invites you to be part of a living tradition, offering a rare opportunity to experience the joy, complexity, and transformative power of Indian Classical Music in an accessible, immersive setting.

Nick Swardson: Toilet Head, The Egg, Albany, 7pm

A comedian, actor, writer and producer, Nick Swardson’s unique comedic view has established him as a force in the film and TV sphere and as a prolific stand-up comic.

Nick has starred in numerous blockbuster comedies for major studios. He starred in Grown Ups 2 (2013) with Adam Sandler; starred alongside David Spade and Lauren Lapkus in the Netflix feature, The Wrong Missy (2020); executive produced and starred in The Do Over (2016) and Ridiculous Six (2015); co-produced and appeared in Sandy Wexler (2017); co-wrote, co-produced, and starred as the lead in Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011); starred alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari in 30 Minutes or Less (2011); wrote, produced, and starred in Grandma’s Boy (2006); wrote and starred in Benchwarmers (2006), and co-wrote and appeared in Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003). Most recently, Swardson voiced a character in the Netflix animated movie, Leo (2023), with Adam Sandler and Bill Burr and starred in Josh Duhamel’s Buddy Games (2019) and Buddy Games: Spring Awakening (2023). 

Fool Me Once – Michael Mills Magic, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

Join us for an unforgettable night as we take a trip down the rabbit hole of deception.

In “Fool Me Once: A Magic Show” magician Michael Mills takes you on a playful tour of contemporary trickery.  From sleight of hand to optical illusion and beyond – even flirting with the dark arts of psychological manipulation.

Laugh, gasp, and marvel. By the end, you’ll be questioning not just what you’ve seen, but how you see.

Are you ready to have your mind blown?

“Through the two-hour show I probably spent about one hour laughing and about one hour being utterly amazed” -Saratoga Living Magazine

Exodus and Havok with special guest Candy and Dead Heat, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

Mike Mazurki: A Life In Films – Presented by Spindle City Historic Society, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 8pm

The Spindle City Historic Society invites guest to join them at Cohoes Music Hall on Sunday, November 17 for a film festival celebrating the work of Cohoes native Mike Mazurki. This very special event will feature a screening of Mazurki’s films, including Dick Tracy and Murder, My Sweet, as well as exclusive archival footage from his career and a Q&A moderated by Phil Sawyer. This event is free to the public and open from 2pm to 8pm – voluntary donations may be made on site to the Spindle City Historic Society, Join us, grab some popcorn, and take a trip back with some historic films celebrating a Cohoes legend!

The Beatle Caffe, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 5pm

A tribute performed by Capital Region A-listers celebrating 60 years of The Beatles in America.

From “Bar People.”

11/17 10:30 AM Anthony Cubbage- The Scarlet Knife

11/17 11:00 AM Matt Cosgrove- Coat Room

11/17 3:00 PM The Beatle Caffe- Caffe Lena

11/17 3:00 PM Triple Trouble Wsg TBD- Artisanal Brew Works

11/17 3:30 PM Jeff Stein- Hank Hudson Brewing

11/17 5:30 PM Sinatra & Friends- Panza’s Saratoga

 

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY- 10:00 PM -Al Bruno – Peddler’s

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT- 6:00 PM- JEFF BRISBIN- HENRY’S TAVERN

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM- Jeff Brisbin- The Hideaway

EVERY SUNDAY -10:30 AM-Andy Iorio- Wheatfields Clifton Park

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6:00PM- Rich Ortiz or Special Guest