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SCHENECTADY
Review: MacLean, audience team for intimate show
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
If Dougie MacLean was having as bad of a day as he explained he was before he kicked off the first of two sets Tuesday night at the GE Theatre at Proctors, he certainly turned it around during his performance.
SCHENECTADY
Seegers offer memorable night at Proctors
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Most 94-year-olds have a storied past. But very few of any age have the rich history that legendary folk singer Pete Seeger has. Sunday night, he presented pieces of his life in stories and song at a sold-out Proctors.
GLENS FALLS
Glens Falls Symphony ends 35th season with compelling program
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra under its music director Charles Peltz was in top form Sunday afternoon in the final concert of its 35th season.
ALBANY
Tulip Fest soggy, but draws a crowd
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Despite constant rain Saturday, spirits were high on the first day of the 65th annual Tulip Festival.
ALBANY
Review: Kelley introduces himself to Linda crowd with little fanfare
Friday, May 10, 2013
Gabriel Kelley is not afraid of hard work, and seems willing to do whatever it takes to survive as a musician.
ALBANY
Taylor, Refrigerators, Satisfaction on Alive at Five slate
Friday, May 10, 2013
JT Taylor, the legendary voice of Kool and the Gang; The Refrigerators, a favorite regional band; and Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band, are just three of the acts that will perform in the 2013 Alive at Five concert series, which begins June 6
ALBANY
Jepsen, Bryan headline music at State Fair
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd and country stars Toby Keith and Reba McIntire to entertain at NYS Fair, Aug. 22 to Sept. 2.
Silversun Pickups aim to surprise audience at Tulip Festival
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Silversun Pickups frontman Brian Aubert likes to throw the band’s fans for a loop. The Los Angeles quartet’s third album, “Neck of the Woods,” released in May of last year, is a prime example. Layers of skittering electronic beats find equal space amid Aubert’s omnipresent fuzz guitars found on the band’s first two full-lengths.
Kelley’s search for honesty bringing him to The Linda
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Singer-songwriter Gabriel Kelley will utilize a stripped-down musical setup Friday when he performs at The Linda.
TROY
Albany Pro Musica to perform Haydn under guest conductor
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Tim Newton will lead the Albany Pro Musica chorus on Saturday and again on May 17.
SCHENECTADY
Review: Octavo Singers impressive in performance of Handel oratorio
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Review: The Octavo Singers are sounding better than ever if their Sunday afternoon performance of Handel’s “Judas Maccabeus” at the First Reformed Church is proof.
Pete and Peggy Seeger to strum, sing for first time at Proctors
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Pete Seeger says his memory isn’t what it used to be, but ask him to recount tales of Woody Guthrie, Paul Robeson, the Smothers Brothers and many more, and he won’t disappoint you.
Howlin’ Brothers find old-time music fits multiple venues
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The Howlin’ Brothers studied music at Ithaca College. While there, the three performed in everything from jazz ensembles to jam bands, together and separately.
For Tim Olsen, variety brings depth
Thursday, May 2, 2013
For JTim Olsen, being a teacher, a choir director and a band leader is interconnected. He draws influence from all of his varied experiences — often songs he talks about in his classes end up in his band’s set lists, or a modified arrangement he did for the Joey Thomas Big Band will find its way into his student ensembles’ repertoires.
Students from underserved schools get chance to shine in NYC chorus
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Kids love to sing. That was something Francisco Núñez was counting on when he founded the Young People’s Chorus of New York City 25 years ago.
