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30 years ago: Queensryche / Type O Negative @ Knickerbocker Arena The plot line revolved around the lead character, Nicky (portrayed by Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate), who was involved in some vague journey of self-discovery. Or was it about the tug of war between career success and personal satisfaction? Or maybe it all boiled down […]
Words by Michael Bruce. Shania Twain had the Saratoga Springs audience in an electrified frenzy. Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosted this legendary performer, and she delivered a star-powered show. Shania walks out on stage as beautiful as ever, and the crowd goes wild. She is indeed a legend, and a pioneer in the so-called “country […]
image: James Taylor on SPAC stage (July 20, 1975) – photo from the Saratogian By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: James Taylor / Emmylou Harris @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center “Gorilla,” “Walking Man,” “Down in Mexico,” and an almost angry version of “Steamroller” balanced the softer songs which are Taylor’s alone. Guitarist Danny Kootch […]
Skin Pig brought the hype, opening up the night with tracks off of both of his albums for what turned out to be a great experience! Photography by Christopher Ebbs. More coverage of the show here …
By Mike Stampalia. 50 years ago: Joan Baez / Hoyt Axton @ Music Inn The songs did not seem to come from an organized program, but appeared to be decided spontaneously. She sang the haunting “Long Black Veil” and an incredibly beautiful “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and closed her set with one of Bob […]
Words and Photography by Lori Anne McKone. Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John is a dazzling homage to the legendary Rocketman, channeling the flamboyance, musical brilliance, and emotional depth of Elton’s golden years. Fronted by Doug Delescavage, who embodies Elton in his 20s with uncanny charisma, the band delivers a high-energy performance that’s both […]
Mirrors Down tore open a portion of Ballston with a brilliant performance. Photography by Christopher Ebbs. More coverage of the show here …
The Schenectady County SummerNight is one of the area’s biggest block parties of the summer. The Lords of 52nd Street, whose primary members were members of Billy Joel’s band from 1976 to 1981, were one of the bands that provided music for the event. Photography by Lori Anne McKone. More from Lori Anne McKone … […]
By Mike Stampalia. Forty years ago: Tom Jones @ the Coliseum Theatre Dierks Bentley / Chase Rice / Mae Estes @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center As a side note from someone who’s seen hundreds of rock concerts over the decades but is a neophyte to country shows, do country crowds, apropos of nothing, […]
Jesse James is a DIY artist based out of Brooklyn. They, along with the presence known as “the Spirit,” came up to Ballston Spa to perform at Silver Factory Records. Photography by Christopher Ebbs. More from Silver Factory Records …
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