Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Liam Kazar visited Hangar on the Hudson in support of his latest album, “Pilot Light.” Babehoven provided support.
Photography by Timothy Reidy.
More from Hangar on the Hudson here …
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Liam Kazar visited Hangar on the Hudson in support of his latest album, “Pilot Light.” Babehoven provided support.
Photography by Timothy Reidy.
More from Hangar on the Hudson here …
CRANBERRIES PRECIOUS GEM IS NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN, AND IT TOO WILL BE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE – by Tony Mastrianni.
While we await some more reissues from THE CRANBERRIES album catalog from Island Records, coming out just now is a rare Limited Edition Collector’s item release UNCERTAIN, which was an EP released as their debut recording in the autumn of 1991 by Xeric Records. The artifact was pressed on vinyl (only 5,000 copies were made). Right now the original it is fetching upwards of $450 on eBAY! Now this new Limited-Edition reissue 2026 pressing is the reproduction of this extremely rare 45 RPM four-track 12-inch recording. In addition to being limited, this reissue contains a custom-numbered stamp. This is their first-ever record release as The CRANBERRIES (they were previously known as “THE CRANBERRY SAW US”). Also sure to be a true collector’s item, this highly desirable offering showcases the then-young Irish alternative rock band at the crossroads, catapulting from an obscure, little-known local band to a worldwide music sensation! Act fast to try to get a copy at your local independent record stores. You can capture the essence of this once pivotal moment in their early history, when few people outside of Ireland ever heard of them. For record-collecting aficionados, it preceded the band’s 1993 breakout album, EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT, SO WHY CAN’T WE? That release would contain their underground hits “Dreams” and “Linger,” which would launch them into stardom. Enough said!
Shannon Tehya played in front of an appreciative audience at Lost & Found, as part of their Monday Music Series.
Photography by Timothy Reidy.
The Hangar on the Hudson hosted the Record Release Party for Off the Record‘s “Live at the Hangar,” with Luke McNamee helping out on sax. The Sound Minds closed the show with some help from Joanna.
Photography by Timothy Reidy.
Peter Pashoukos – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny.
RRX: Music genres are difficult for some artists. What is your perspective on the genre you play, or the genres you hover around?
PP: I’ve never really felt like genre was something to aim at. It feels more like a side effect. I’m interested in feel, space, and honesty more than fitting into a lane. I hover around styles rather than living inside one — jazz, rock, folk, whatever’s useful — but I’m less concerned with what it’s called and more concerned with whether it feels inevitable when it’s played. If the music sounds honest, the genre question kind of answers itself afterward.
RRX: What do you think is the most poorly understood thing about music, or the music you play?
PP: I think people underestimate how much music is about listening in real time, not execution. The notes matter, but the space between them matters more. Especially in improvised or feel-based music, the real work is restraint — knowing when not to play, when to let something breathe, when to let someone else speak. That part doesn’t show up on paper, but you can feel it immediately when it’s missing.
RRX: What can you say about your influences, and what you feel you’ve done with their influence as a musician? Have you extended their work?
PP: My influences weren’t just about sound — they were about permission. Permission to leave space, to take risks, to let things be imperfect but alive. I don’t think extending someone’s work means copying what they did; it means absorbing the principle behind it and letting it come out differently through your own experience. If I’ve done anything with my influences, I hope it’s that — letting them echo forward rather than backward.
RRX: Tell me about your most recent song or album. Not the process, but a cool story that took place within the process.
PP: One of the most meaningful moments wasn’t musical at all. It was realizing, partway through, that a song I thought was about one thing was actually about something else entirely — and that I’d been circling it without admitting it to myself. Once that clicked, the song finished itself pretty quickly. It was one of those moments where you realize the music knew before you did.
RRX: Is there anyone who has passed that you feel you have immortalized in your work?
PP: Yes, though not always directly or literally. Sometimes it’s less about writing about someone and more about carrying a feeling forward — a way of seeing the world, a tone, a patience. Music is one of the few places where presence doesn’t end when someone’s gone. You can still hear them in the way a note hangs or resolves. That feels like a quiet kind of immortality.
RRX: What would you like fans to know before they come to see you play? (No basic stuff; get specific.)
PP: Come ready to listen, not just to watch. Some parts might be subtle, some parts might stretch a little, and that’s intentional. It’s not about volume or spectacle — it’s about shared attention. If you lean in, even just a bit, the music tends to meet you there.
Photo cred: Maps Modeling NYC
Whassup in the 518
Featuring Capital District residents and ACL alumni Debra Pigliavento, Michele Pigliavento and Michele Tibbitts. Moderated by Robert Whiteman.
An evening filled with their personal stories and memories from Broadway, national and international tour productions led by Michael Bennett, Baayork Lee and other original production team members. There will also be photos, mementos and an original Broadway finale costume on display.
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before.
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”
Is it the murder of a king? A hasty incestuous marriage? A prince bent on revenge? Or maybe just a gassy Polonius full of beer! Shakespeare’s greatest work gets the full boozy treatment as we proudly present Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Hamlet.
This timeless examination of the nature of humanity is performed in under 2 hours, so “To be or not to be” gets answered and you shan’t need a nap! Grab a cocktail and enjoy as we prove that though this be madness, yet there is method in ‘t- helped with a bit of wine
From Creative License, the company that brought you last year’s critical smash A Few Good Men comes the recent Broadway hit The Lifespan of a Fact. Based on the true story of the essayist John D’Agata’s essay “What Happens There,” this blisteringly funny and high-stakes debate over the boundary between truth and accuracy is helmed by Creative License co-founder and A Few Good Men director Aaron Holbritter. The production features a dynamic cast of Capital Region talent, including Jacob Bell, Lisa Bryk, and Creative License favorite, Ian LaChance.
Come celebrate the music of Elvis with The Lustre Kings!
Join us on Friday 1/30 for the debut of 13 Cents Change at The Eleven. 6pm/ FREE
Kevin Maynard started writing songs… Well around the time he learned how to write.As a young man, he traveled the country making friends, singing songs, and finding his way.In adulthood, he raises a family with the love of his life, and he builds things. Lots of things… Like houses, friendships, and songs.And like his life, his songs have a deep and profound meaning to them.There is purpose, intent, and most of all, love.Whether it’s a cowboy tune with a plot twist that he just made up on the fly or a psychedelic tongue twister meant for late at night campfires, Kev always brings the magic.
Excited to announce Organ Fairchild & Glass Pony back together on the Lark Hall stage on Friday, January 30th. Doors 7/Show 8
Come see the world’s first and longest national touring tribute to Tool.
Not many cover or tribute bands out there ever attempt to engage in the raw talent, mysticism, math and magic that is TOOL, but if you talk to four brave souls from New York City (Keith Williams- Guitar, Angelo Rivera- Vocals, Joe Cunningham- Bass, Donald Pusateri- Drums) their love and passion for this music led them to form SCHISM.
“We started this back in 2001, after seeing TOOL at Hammerstein Ballroom. We simply loved the music and wanted to share it live with other TOOL minded fans” says SCHISM guitarist Keith Williams
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Kate McDonnell has been captivating audiences around the world for decades with her jaw-dropping guitar technique, her award-winning songwriting, and a voice so pure and expressive it stops a room in its tracks.
1/30 5:00 PM Pat Decker- Bootleggers
1/30 6:00 PM Al Santoro & Friends- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
1/30 6:00 PM Bronte Roman & Jack Kelle Duo- Sophia’s
1/30 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s
1/30 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime
1/30 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- The Scarlet Knife
1/30 6:00 PM Deadbeats wsg Jeff Prescott- Saratoga Winery
1/30 6:00 PM Jacksland- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park
1/30 6:00 PM Jeff Grippin- Bulls Head Inn
1/30 6:00 PM Just Nate- Carsons Woodside Tavern
1/30 6:00 PM Mark Hodgkins- Spa City Tap & Barrel
1/30 6:00 PM Rob Aronstein- Wildhorse
1/30 6:00 PM Seth Warden- Inn at Saratoga
1/30 6:00 PM Thom Powers- Hank Hudson Brewing
1/30 6:00 PM Tim & Norm- Powers Pub
1/30 6:00 PM Trivia Night- S&S farm Brewery
1/30 6:30 PM Scot Chamberlain- Other One Brewery
1/30 6:30 PM Whinin Boys- Artisanal Brew Works
1/30 7:00 PM Bad Monk & Dj Biz- The Night Owl
1/30 7:00 PM Bob Barker Band- Kraverie
1/30 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena
1/30 7:00 PM Lustre Kings- Rustic Barn Pub
1/30 7:00 PM One Heart- O’Slattery’s
1/30 7:00 PM Waiting For Bruce Band- Bunker Saratoga
1/30 7:30 PM Schism- Putnam Place
1/30 8:00 PM DJ Vision- Misfit
1/30 8:00 PM Kate McDonnell & Jimi Woodul- Caffe Lena
1/30 8:00 PM Organ Fairchild & Glass Pony- Lark Hall
1/30 8:00 PM Ragged Company- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga
1/30 8:30 PM In The Dust- Vapor
1/30 9:00 PM Chad McLaughlin Trio- Nine Maple
1/30 9:30 PM DJ Mike Powers- Spa City Tap & Barrel
Justin Furstenfeld is the creative force behind Blue October, a multi-platinum band that has sold millions of albums and singles worldwide and garnered over a billion streams. Known for his poetic storytelling and emotional depth, Furstenfeld has written and recorded over 18 Top 40 hits, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated global following. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 16 studio albums: 13 with Blue October, 2 solo, and 1 with Harvard of the South, as well as two concert films, Argue With A Tree and Things We Do At Night and a documentary; Get Back Up.
Neon Avenue is more than just a Grateful Dead Tribute band—they’re a journey through the heart and soul of the Dead’s legendary sound.
Join us for a chill evening at The Eleven with Spaceheater, where good vibes and great music are guaranteed! January 31st/6pm/FREE
Rooted in American folk and bluegrass traditions yet unafraid to explore modern sonic landscapes. Upstate-NY based duo Holly McGarry and Chris Bloniarz craft lush two-part harmonies and intricate arrangements on acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin and subtle synth textures. Their sound glows with warmth, emotional depth, and the kind of musical connection that only comes from true creative partnership. Fans of Boy & Bear, Shook Twins and The Novel Ideas will feel right at home.
1/31 1:00 PM Peter Annello- Lakeview on Crystlal Lake
1/31 10:00 AM Simon Elijah- Saratoga Farmers Market at Wilton Mall
1/31 12:00 PM Brian Kane- Katie O’Byrnes
1/31 12:00 PM Donna Tritico Band- Spitzie’s Harley-Davidson
1/31 3:00 PM Tale Spin- Helderberg Mountain Brewing
1/31 5:00 PM Kate Stano Duo- Artisanal Brew Works
1/31 5:00 PM Rob Fleming- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
1/31 6:00 PM Bill Alberts- Inn at Saratoga
1/31 6:00 PM Dan Mellon- Spa City Tap & Barrel
1/31 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Across The Street Pub
1/31 6:00 PM Danny Garcia & Katy Dwyer- Carsons Woodside Tavern
1/31 6:00 PM DJ Night- S&S farm Brewery
1/31 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime
1/31 6:00 PM Music Catz Duo- Sophia’s
1/31 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife
1/31 6:00 PM Rick Russo- Powers Pub
1/31 6:00 PM Spaceheater- Eleven at Lark Hall
1/31 6:00 PM Standard Edition- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
1/31 6:00 PM The Evidence- The Wishing Well
1/31 6:30 PM Rich Ortiz- DIamond Club at Embassy Suites
1/31 7:00 PM Andy Iorio- Saratoga Wine Bar
1/31 7:00 PM Broadway Showstoppers- Panza’s
1/31 7:00 PM Get Up Jack- Parting Glass
1/31 7:00 PM Late Night Philosophers & DJ Biz- The Night Owl
1/31 7:00 PM Scott & Company- O’Slattery’s
1/31 7:00 PM Tiny Planet- Kraverie
1/31 7:30 PM Joe Lowry & Friends- Play By Play Sports
1/31 8:00 PM Big Radio- Bunker Saratoga
1/31 8:00 PM DJ Mic Power- Misfit
1/31 8:00 PM Hey Nows- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
1/31 8:00 PM Honeysuckle- Caffe Lena
1/31 8:00 PM Neon Avenue- Rustic Barn Pub
1/31 8:30 P MSimply The Best- Vapor
1/31 9:00 PM Rob Lindquist Quartet- Nine Maple
1/31 9:30 PM The Schmooze- Spa City Tap & Barrel
We all know that DJ TGIF knows how to throw a party! For his birthday, however, he’s pulling out all the stops for this red carpet, black tie affair. Join us for a night of glitz, glamour, music, dancing and elite vibrations known as “High Society” in the Lobby & Mezzanine of the historic Palace Theatre! This Event is 21+.
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time, Los Lobos created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows.
>*-Caffe Lena
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago, Lee DeWyze first captured the nation’s heart as the winner of American Idol Season 9. But his story didn’t end with that victory—it was only the beginning of a remarkable artistic journey that’s taken him from local clubs to global stages, and from the recording studio to the silver screen.
Eager to define his own identity as a songwriter after American Idol, Lee released Frames, a heartfelt debut that set the tone for the deeply personal, emotionally charged music that followed. His sound—a seamless blend of folk, indie, and Americana with pop sensibility—has earned him a devoted fan base and critical praise alike.
2/1 6:00 PM Sinatra And Friends- Panza’s
2/1 7:30 PM Los Lobo’s- Universal Preservation Hall
The Cowcatchers – Thanks for Asking! – by Liam Sweeny.
RRX: It’s a lot of fun living in the present, but we all collect memories and give birth to dreams. We’re talking dreams here. Where do you see yourself next year? In the next five years?
TC: In the next year, we hope to have at least an EP released, but a full album release would be nice too. In five years time we’d love to tour a full-length album! In the meantime, it’d be great to start playing more regular gigs in the local bar scene.
RRX: Like songs, every artist has a unique feeling about their first show. What was your first show like? Was it your best show? If not, what was your best show like?
TC: Our first show that we played was a “local bands cover local bands” festival at No Fun where fourteen bands were tasked with covering music from other local acts. We covered songs by Prince Daddy & the Hyena in an acoustic, folky style. It was super fun to play these heavy punk songs in a completely different way. It was also awesome to play on the same bill as big local acts like CPS, Golem, and Everybody That Loves You.
RRX: What instrument would you add to the band if you could? Is there anything you are trying to do musically that would be helped with one or more additional players?
TC: One instrument we would love to add to the band would be a keys player, it would open up so many musical options. As of right now, our line-up is one guitarist, one bassist, and one drummer. Adding a keys player would be a great way to introduce more differentiated rhythm/lead parts, in a way that’s more unique sounding than the usual two guitars.
RRX: What historical era would you like to visit if the sole purpose was to put together a Battle of the Bands? How would you set it up?
TC: If we were to set up a Battle of the Bands, we’d travel back to caveman times. We’d set it up by going to a local cave and gathering as many cavemen as possible. It’d be interesting to see what music sounded like way before modern music and recording, any music that existed would be purely passed down from person-to-person, and just be a real representation of those peoples’ lives and traditions. Plus, we’d knock their freaking socks off if they were banging rocks and stuff and we had awesome electric guitars and drums and stuff. I think we’d win… or maybe Grug the caveman would win… not sure yet… we’ll see…
RRX: Part of learning to be a musician is to fall in love with a song, an album, andhammer away at your instrument until you can play that whole thing. What was that song for you? Was there a hardest part?
TC: For us, that album was probably The Lonesome Crowded West by Modest Mouse. It’s such an energetic and charged album, and it sounds so full even though there’s only three main band members. Since we’ve only got one guitarist right now, I’ve been trying to take some tips from Modest Mouse on how to fill in the sound with only one guitar. The hardest part of learning that album is playing as aggressively and energetically as that the band is able to do. There’s lots of very talented and emotional performances on that album!!
RRX: Let’s talk about your next project, your next few. Just not the ones you’re working on now. The ones you have your eyes on for the future. What’s coming to us?
TC: As of right now, we’re working towards recording an EP with a couple originals and a cover song as well. Beyond that we hope to just keep writing songs and playing shows. And there’s always a big backlog of half-written songs that we want to work through.
Photo by Scott Peterson.