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Bill Burr (Koury Angelo photo)

Comedian Bill Burr to perform at SPAC in 2022

Comedian Bill Burr will perform on Aug. 27, 2022, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, part of his “Bill Burr (Slight… Read more »

David Alan Miller conducts the Albany Symphony Orchestra in this file photo. (Photo provided)

Albany

Music review: Albany Symphony shakes off rust, reaches top form in festive season opener

Saturday night at the Palace Theatre was a celebration for the Albany Symphony Orchestra. Not only was it opening night… Read more »

The anti-gala fundraiser returns Oct. 15. (T. R. Laz Photography)

Anti-gala set for Electric City Barn, Albany Barn and online

The anti-gala, a fundraiser hosted by Albany Barn and Electric City Barn, returns next Friday (Oct. 15) both in-person and… Read more »

Marty Wendell is pictured early in his career. Inset: Bob Eberly (top) and Ray Eberle. (photos provided)

Saratoga Springs

Capital Region Eddies Music Hall of Fame to induct its biggest class yet

A pair of Mechanicville brothers who led separate bands in the World War II era that repeatedly appeared on the… Read more »

Sean Rowe's new album is set to be released Friday. (Joe Navas photo)

Saratoga County

Long-delayed latest album from Round Lake’s Sean Rowe’s to be released Friday

With deep vocals and deeper lyrics, singer/songwriter Sean Rowe’s latest album cuts to the core. “The Darkness Dressed in Colored… Read more »

Pictured, left to right, Raya Malcolm, Shannon Rafferty, Angelique Powell.

Rensselaer County

Review: Discover hope admid chaos in ‘Where There’s Smoke’

TROY — At the end of Tony Pallone’s excellent Times Union preview about Troy Foundry Theatre’s current production, “Where There’s… Read more »

The Doric Quartet, pictured, with guest pianist Jonathan Biss, will open the Capital Region Classical season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Union College’s Memorial Chapel. (photo provided)

The healing power of music returns to area concert halls

At long last, live concerts will be back in October for several classical music and dance series. The idea is… Read more »

Left: Michael Camelo as Jason and Dashira Cortes as Claire in the SLOC production of “Ordinary Days.” Right: Christine Meglino as Deb and Nik Gatz as Warren. (Courtesy Carlton media Productions)

Schenectady

Review: Wonderful cast helps make this no ordinary musical at SLOC

By Matthew G. Moross It has been more than a decade since I first encountered Adam Gwon’s introspective, sung-through musical… Read more »

Commander Cody, George Frayne IV, performs on stage during the 2013 Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival at The Empire Polo Club on April 26, 2013 in Indio, California.

Saratoga Springs

‘His music chased my blues away’ — George Frayne of Commander Cody and His Lost Airmen remembered

Saratoga Springs resident George Frayne IV, who led the genre-blending rock and roots band Commander Cody and His Lost Planet… Read more »

Philip C. Rice portrays George Burns in "Say Goodnight Gracie: The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen" at Curtain Call Theatre in Latham. (Michael Ferrell photo)

Review: Philip C. Rice captures George Burns’ spirit, despite predictable script, in entertaining Curtain Call production

By Matthew G. Moross LATHAM — With a title nearly as lengthy as its subject’s life, “Say Goodnight Gracie: The… Read more »