A tribute to The Rolling Stones featuring Tommy Love as Mick Jagger, Tom Raider as Keith Richards,  John Esposito as Brian Jones/Mick Taylor, Jerry Solomon as Bill Wyman, and Nick Tariello as Charlie Watts.

The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. Start Making Sense celebrates the entire Talking Heads’ catalog with a seven-piece band meticulously executing the sounds and iconic live visual elements in every performance. Together these skilled and dedicated musicians enjoy bringing the unique, infectious energy of a Talking Heads live show that you know and love to the stage. 

The music of Talking Heads has excited, inspired, and healed folks worldwide since their first show at CBGB’s in 1975. If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. Start Making Sense celebrates the entire Talking Heads’ catalog with a seven-piece band meticulously executing the sounds and iconic live visual elements in every performance. Together these skilled and dedicated musicians enjoy bringing the unique, infectious energy of a Talking Heads live show that you know and love to the stage. 

About Ben Folds:

Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, a holiday album, and numerous collaborative records. He currently tours as a pop artist, while also performing for over two decades with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras.

A New York Times Best Selling author, Ben also creates new music for film, tv and theatre, with original new music he composed to be featured in an animated Peanuts special airing this summer on Apple TV.

About Lindsey Kraft:

Lindsey Kraft is a multi-faceted artist – actress, singer, and composer. You may recognize her from various TV roles including Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, HBO’s Getting On and most recently Netflix’s Obliterated.

She characterizes her songs as deeply personal, funny, and sad, her sound inspired by Carly Simon, Carole King, Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Randy Newman, and Broadway (but like, only the good shows). Follow Lindsey on IG: @linzkraft.

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From underground shows to international festivals, Sophistafunk has been described as “Rage Against the Machine meets The Roots, dipped in P-Funk.” They’ve also become widely known on the touring circuit as a rare Hip Hop meets live electronic jam band, performing multiple sets at Electric Forest and Camp Bisco (USA), as well as BoomTown and Shambala (UK), to name a few. They’re well known from New York to New Orleans, and have particularly strong followings in California, Colorado, Michigan, New England, and the Great Northwest, among others. 

For the last several months, Hayley Williams has been touring in support of her most recent album, Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party. The tour has been a celebration of her critically acclaimed GRAMMY and Libera Award nominated album, which she’s played in full each night. 

Now she announces a new era – “The Hayley Williams Show.” “The Hayley Williams Show” will feature material across all three of the singer’s solo albums, as well as some exciting surprises.

The North American leg will feature support from Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty. $1 from every ticket sold in North America will directly benefit REVERB & Support+Feed.  An artist pre-sale will begin starting May 12 at 10 AM local time. General sales begin on May 14 at 10 AM local time.

Leslie Jones is a three-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee, as well as a Writer’s Guild Award and NAACP Award nominee for her work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. She has also been honored as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.  In 2021, she starred opposite Eddie Murphy in COMING 2 AMERICA, for which she won an MTV Movie Award and was nominated for a People’s Choice Award.  Additionally, Jones co-hosts the podcast THE FCKRY with comedian Lenny Marcus. Each week, Jones and Marcus interview guests and answer listener questions, while exposing “the fckry” of any given topic.

No two creative lives unfold the same way, and for Robert Earl Keen, the story was never going to end with a quiet retreat. After decades on the road, with 21 albums, countless shows, songs sung by legends like George Strait and The Highwaymen, and honors ranging from the BMI Troubadour Award to the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award, he might have had every reason to slow down. But Keen has always seen the open road as a beginning, never an end.

Rather than closing the book, Keen has turned the page to something vivid, unpredictable, and wide open. A new chapter not so much about winding down as it is about doubling down. And if the last year is any indication, he is just getting started.

The art-punk act Immune Friction celebrates the release of their EP at Harvest Brewing.  

Indie grunge rock 4-piece The Grandstand Jockeys emerged in 2021 after founding member Ron Burris decided to spend his newfound free time during the pandemic improving his guitar chops. Building on the groundwork laid by legendary influences from Queens Of The Stone Age and Nirvana to Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, and beyond, The Grandstand Jockeys have become known for their signature brand of guitar-driven indie-meets-grunge rock — a winning combination that has earned them a diverse and growing fanbase.

They’ll be headlining Jockeyfest at Empire Underground, with support from Jupiter Queen, Masons Revolt, Ginger Geezus, Brother T & The Boys, and more!

Since he was old enough to walk, Grammy winner Lukas Nelson has been on the move. He was raised in a beloved musical family and then, as a young adult, released a series of thrilling projects over 15 years of leading his own band Promise of the Real. 

He’s joined by fellow Grammy winner Molly Tuttle.  Her career, which began at age fifteen, has charted a course between honoring bluegrass and stretching its boundaries.  “I like to be a bit of a chameleon with my music,” she says. “Keep people guessing and keep it full of surprises.” 

Based in Toronto, Canada and touring internationally, ACROBAT – The U2 Tribute Band & Show has presented the live U2 concert experience to thousands of fans at music halls, festivals and corporate events across the Canada, the USA, and Latin America.

U2’s record label has commissioned ACROBAT several times to provide customized theme shows for industry events and U2 fan festivals during both the U2: Innocence + Experience and The Joshua Tree 2017 tours.

ACROBAT models its repertoire and performances after the best of U2’s live concerts over the past 40 years – playing the top charted hits and rarities that satisfy both casual and hardcore fans alike. Each member is an avid fan who strongly believes that it is the live concert experience that has endeared U2 to it’s fans most. The full ACROBAT experience features a costumed show augmented by stunning multimedia visuals as a backdrop.

Bad Company were an English rock supergroup formed in London in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke (both ex-Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (ex-Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (ex-King Crimson).  Their first three albums, Bad Company (1974), Straight Shooter (1975) and Run with the Pack (1976), reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Many of their singles and songs, such as “Bad Company“, “Can’t Get Enough” (1974), “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (1975), “Shooting Star” (1975), “Burnin’ Sky” (1977) and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (1979), remain staples of classic rock radio. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide.  Bad Company were selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.

Rock-n-Roll Fantasy members include:

Mike Leonard – Vocals

Jonathan Newell – guitar/piano

Evan Newell – Guitar

Paul Newell – drums

Michael Craner – bass

Chris Clary – guest bassist

Doors open into the coffee shop, lobby and box office at 6:30pm.

FOREVER SEGER creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger, with authentic vocals, commanding performances and that unmistakable Segersound.  FOREVER SEGER’s fast growing reputation as THE Bob Seger tribute experience, has propelled them to top-ranking concert stages and festivals across North America.

Every performance of FOREVER SEGER explodes with the unique, gritty energy of heartland rock, showcasing these musicians based out of Toronto, Canada. From the opening notes of the timeless classic “Turn The Page”, to rock anthems such as “Hollywood Nights”, “Old Time Rock and Roll”, and “Night Moves”, it’s clear why Bob Seger fans are calling FOREVER SEGER the closest thing you will ever experience to seeing Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band at the height of their 1970’s dominance.

With driving guitars, soaring harmonies and an energy that will lift fans out of their seats, FOREVER SEGER delivers a rock and roll show that brings Bob Seger fans back to days gone by. A true concert experience that invites audiences to dance and sing along once again to the soundtrack of their lives!

Reelin’ in the Years celebrates the timeless music of Steely Dan. They’re comprised of world-class touring and recording session musicians, including bandleader and drummer Jerry Marotta.

Based in Woodstock, NY, Reelin’ have sold out all major venues they’ve performed in for the last few years. Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary group of musicians live in concert.

Doors into the coffee shop, lobby and box office open at 6:30pm.

Ryan and his closest and oldest frends will be playing. This is a DO NOT MISS show for Twiddle fans.

SEPTEMBER 17TH

8 PM

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH AT 10 AM

Lotus returns to the Capital District for a small, intimate show at Putnam Place.
Lotus, innovators in blending electronic dance music with the jamband model of improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high-energy, dance-inducing shows and intrepid studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock, post-rock, disco, and funk, the four-piece band is known for their festival-favorite
performances and intriguing songwriting, which seamlessly transitions from high-flying guitar solos to modular synth workouts, combining tightly composed songs with freeranging group improvisation.

It’s the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova! 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.

Kick off summer with good times and great vibes — enjoy craft beer, a local food vendor village, a fine arts and crafts fair, family fun, and more! Pack the cooler, lawn chairs, pop-up tent, and any of your favorite festival essentials for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, nature, and community on SPAC’s idyllic grounds.

This year’s headliners are R&B legend and “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the New Orleans rock collective known for their triple-platinum hit “Wish I Knew You,” The Revivalists.

The 2026 lineup bridges legacy and discovery, presenting iconic arts alongside the next generation. The festival will bring together a dynamic mix of genre-defying artists, including blues guitar virtuoso Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Afro-Cuban funk phenomenon Cimafunk, and hip, soul-inflected rhythm and blues band The Dip. They’ll be joined by jazz powerhouse vocalists Dianne Reeves and Cécile McLorin Salvant, contemporary and cutting-edge jazz leaders Terri Lyne Carrington and Lakecia Benjamin, Cuban piano master Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and many more!

The festival will also mark the 100th birthdays of jazz legends with two special performances: Miles Electric Band: Celebrating Miles Davis’s Centennial and Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Celebrate John Coltrane’s Centennial.

For the full lineup, please visit the event website.
All e-tickets for Saratoga Jazz Festival will be sent one week prior to the performance date. Please contact the Box Office with any questions at 518-584-9330.

*Please note that web & phone ticket purchases will incur a $7 service fee; no fees are applied for in-person ticket purchases at our Box Office.