Show Detective – Weekend Shows – 2/28 – 3/2
By Liam Sweeny on February 27, 2025
Show Detective.
Friday, February 28th
Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-10pm
After their successful 2024 debut, The Linda proudly presents the return of Total Mass Retain YES Tribute Band on Friday, February 28, 2025. YesFans and Prog Fans don’t want to miss this show!!
Officially endorsed by YES, TMR is recognized as the #1 YES Tribute Band in the USA. Regarding their return to The Linda, TMR drummer Joe Cass had this to say…
“We’re so excited to return to Albany after an amazing first show at the Linda. Last year, we performed two full albums, Fragile and Close to the Edge…this time we are putting together an incredible mix of YES Classics and Epics from the most loved 70s and 80s albums, including The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, Going For The One, 90125, and more!!!”
99.5 the River’s Pay Less for the Dress, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady
The 99.5 The River Pay Less for the Dress gives area students the opportunity to purchase new and gently used prom dresses for just $9.95 each, while helping two local charities, The Proctors Scholarship Fund and The ARC of Rensselaer County.
Internal Bleeding, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm
The Wheel, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-10pm
Music of The Grateful Dead and Beyond!
The Blind Owl Band w/ Bella’s Bartok, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-11:30pm
Hailing from Saranac Lake, NY, in the heart of the Adirondack mountains, The Blind Owl Band has been creating what they call Freight Train String Music since 2010. And a freight train it truly is. Although the quartet’s sound is rooted in traditional stringed instruments (guitar, basses, banjo and mandolin), their music surges forward with the strength and power of a hundred-ton diesel locomotive. Songs barrel down the tracks with momentum and intensity normally found in much heavier, heavily amplified music. “Although we look like a bluegrass band we are not,” explains co-founder Eric Munley (mandolin, vocals).
Carolyn Shapiro & Band, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm
Carolyn Shapiro is an Eddie Award-winning (Capital Region Folk Artist of the Year, 2022) old-time banjo player and songwriter from Glens Falls. Her sound is rooted in the old songs of Appalachia. Trained in the clawhammer style of banjo by Trish Miller and John Kirk, Carolyn blends tradition with her own unique, sultry flavor to create honest music that feeds the soul like a good home-cooked meal.
Hellseeker Goth Nite w/ Ghost Cop / Bloodx3 / Architrave, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
2/28 10:00 PM Boombox- Putnam Place
2/28 5:00 PM Garland Nelson- Prime at Saratoga National
2/28 5:30 PM Bennett Brothers- Bootleggers
2/28 5:30 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well
2/28 6:00 PM Al Santoro Trio- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
2/28 6:00 PM BJ Fitzgerald- Spa City Tap & Barrel
2/28 6:00 PM Brian Kane- Carsons Woodside Tavern
2/28 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime
2/28 6:00 PM Dazey Duo- Saratoga Winery
2/28 6:00 PM Justin Joyner- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park
2/28 6:00 PM Keith Pray Trio- Cock & Bull
2/28 6:00 PM Keri Alonzo- Inn at Saratoga
2/28 6:00 PM North & South Dakotas- Saratoga Winery
2/28 6:00 PM Off The Record- Normanside Country Club
2/28 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife
2/28 6:00 PM Rafa- Powers Pub
2/28 6:00 PM Sherian Nolan & Mike Steiner- Dock Browns Tavern
2/28 6:00 PM Steve Candlen- Thirsty Owl
2/28 6:30 PM Coverups Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
2/28 6:30 PM Shine On- Artisanal Brew Works
2/28 6:30 PM Stretch Duo- Other One Brewery
2/28 7:00 PM Chris Dollard- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino
2/28 7:00 PM Grand Central Trio- Bunker Saratoga
2/28 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena
2/28 7:00 PM Mike McMann- Cherry Plain Square #17
2/28 7:00 PM On Tap Duo- Kraverie
2/28 7:00 PM Peter Pashoukos- Hometown Pub & Grub
2/28 7:00 PM Pineapple Plexus- Quarters
2/28 7:00 PM The Bypass- O’Slattery’s
2/28 8:00 PM Blind Owl Band & Bella Bartok- Putnam Place
2/28 8:00 PM Blindf Owl Band- Putnam Place
2/28 8:00 PM Carolyn Shapiro Band- Caffe Lena
2/28 8:00 PM DJ Vision- Misfit
2/28 8:00 PM Litt Hour- Al’s Roadhouse
2/28 8:00 PM Matt Cosgrove- Bourbon Room
2/28 8:00 PM Mischief with Dan Mellom- Holy Moses Tavern
2/28 8:00 PM Ninedeeeznite- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
2/28 8:00 PM Refrigerator’s- Wicked Eatery
2/28 8:00 PM Will Pedicone- Arsenal City Tavern
2/28 8:30 PM Big Sky Country- Frog Alley Brewing
2/28 9:00 PM Funk Evolution- Vapor
2/28 9:00 PM Pete Sweeny Trio- Nine Maple
2/28 9:30 PM Watchdog- Spa City Tap & Barrel
Saturday, March 1st
Hannaford Kidz Expo, The Egg, Albany, 11am
Featuring three shows by Ridiculous Nicholas with DJ Harlan spinning tunes in the lobby
99.5 the River’s Pay Less for the Dress, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady
The 99.5 The River Pay Less for the Dress gives area students the opportunity to purchase new and gently used prom dresses for just $9.95 each, while helping two local charities, The Proctors Scholarship Fund and The ARC of Rensselaer County.
Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady
For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents “Oscar-Nominated Short Films.” With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2.
Septicflesh, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm
Danny Quane, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm
Danny Quane is an acoustic singer songwriter playing original folk/Indie, Irish, and popular bar room covers.
Creatures of the Night: A Planetarium Party, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-11pm
To celebrate the impact of “The Monkey” and the release of the new adaptation, the original film’s writer/director Spencer Sherry has teamed up with legendary local institution Planetarium Party to bring you a very special evening of dancing, drinks, and a whole lot of animal print. Syd and M. of Syd Silvair, and Dubjack will each be throwing down the beats, while Good Karma Entertainment delivers some show-stopping surprise performances. The dress code is bestial, so wear your finest furs, feathers, fins – (fangs?). Come get feral and dance the night away with us.
Ladies Night ft: King Bully & Sly Fox, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11:30pm-2am
Come get down on the biggest dance floor in Saratoga with King Bully and Sly Fox.
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.
Little Folks Series featuring FAB5, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 3pm-4pm
FAB5, a project of Mostly Modern, brings the magic of music to life for kids and families!
FAB5, a project of Mostly Modern, brings the magic of music to life for kids and families! With a vibrant string quartet and percussion, they blend classical, Celtic, Latin, film scores, and modern tunes into an energetic, interactive experience. Perfect for sparking young imaginations and inspiring a love for music.
Caleb Klauder + Reeb Willms Country Band, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm
Driving dance tunes, winning originals, and enduring dedication to the traditional country music of America’s rural working people.
Dust off your boots for some bona fide honky tonk! Country music powerhouses Caleb and Reeb are known for driving dance tunes, frequently-covered originals, and enduring dedication to the traditional country music of America’s rural working class. Hailing from Washington State, Caleb and Reeb are pillars of the Pacific Northwest’s old-time and country scene via the Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band and the Foghorn Stringband, which Caleb co-founded.
Mardi Gras Party, w/ Nolanauts, The Brass Machine, Glen David Andrews, Lost and Found, Albany, 2pm
Front Biz / Haunted Cat / Yort, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
3/1 7:00 PM POGO- Hometown Pub & Grub
Sunday, March 2nd
Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert III: REACH, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs
The program features John Musto performing his “Litany” and “Piano Concerto #2,” Debussy’s “Children’s Corner” and guest vocalist Ann Marie Adamick with Mahler’s “Songs of the Wayfarer.”
Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with our guest artists and Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 2 p.m. at UPH! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.
The Mallett Brothers Trio, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm
This band of brothers excels on the live stage, bringing high-energy and an authenticity that fans love. They typically play this area with their full five-piece rock band. Tonight, as Luke and Will Mallett take the Caffe Lena stage in the footsteps of their father, long-time folk favorite David Mallett, they’re leaving the drums back home and creating a special, intimate acoustic trio for our venue.
No Fun Dance Series Vol. 3 – Latin / Salsa Night w/ DJ Loco, No Fun, Troy, 6pm-10pm
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