On Saturday, November 12th the Hangar on the Hudson presents The Sea the Sea, and special guest Mikaela Davis.
Local indie folk-pop duo-band featuring what Huffington Post calls, “Two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year.” Their 2014 debut release, Love We Are We Love, received praise from NPR, American Songwriter, and No Depression, among others.
Friday, November 11th The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy presents, Wayne “the Train” Hancock!
Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing – that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what defines him: steeped in traditional but never “retro;” bare bones but bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing.
Thursday, November 11th The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy presents an immersive music experience: The Orbiting Human Circus
Written and created by musician and storyteller Julian Koster (Neutral Milk Hotel, The Music Tapes), The Orbiting Human Circus (of the Air) is the story of a mysteriously impossible variety show broadcast from the ballroom at the top of the Eiffel Tower and the janitor who longs to become a part of it. This fall the Janitor will be cleaning The Hangar on the Hudson on November 10th, giving you a chance to literally walk into the world of The Orbiting Human Circus. Featuring Julian Koster (Neutral Milk Hotel) and The Music Tapes.
For more information, go to www.orbitinghumancircus.co
EQX presents a FREE show with Colony House at Vapor in Saratoga on Thursday, December 15th! 21+ to enter. Doors at 7, music at 8.
With special guests: Girl Blue, and One Red Martian
EQX welcomes The Blind Owl Band with special guests Black Mountain Symphony to The Hollow in downtown Albany on Saturday, November 5th.
EQX welcomes Tom Hamilton’s American Babies to the Hollow in downtown Albany on Friday November 4th. With special guests: Hayley Jane and the Primates
EQX presents Maybird at Lucky Strike Social (inside Jupiter Hall) on Friday, November 18th.
With special guests: Hasty Page
The first ever Battle of Beardington, is a fun, rawkus event for all in a celebration of fantastic follicles. Competitors will show off their growth in front of a live panel of local,celebrity guest judges. All funds raised are in support of the Alliance for Community Transformations.
Do you our someone you know rock a sweet handlebar ‘stach,’ gnarly Grizzly Adams Beard, or some wicked chops? Well, then come join in the fun November 19, 2016 at Bennington’s Masonic Lodge for the Battle of Beardington, Bennington’s premier beard and moustache competition. You can register HERE.
Guthrie Bell Productions and the Palace Theatre present Dark Star Orchestra: Continuing the Grateful Dead concert experience. Saturday, November 19th at the Palace Theatre in Albany. this is an all ages show.
Friday, October 28th. Outside of Slidin’ Dirty on 1st St. in Troy. Free event.
The theme for this righteous event will be 80s Halloween Costume Party. The Slidin’ Dirty Food Truck will be on hand serving up some delicious treats. Of course, you could stop inside the restaurant for Slidin’ Dirty’s full menu of gourmet goodness and a full bar.
They will also have Jack’s Abbey & Nine Pin Cider in Cans and the Rare Form Beer truck. This party wouldn’t be complete without some great music starting at 6pm to keep you moving and grooving… Pony in the Pancake; The Parlor and Kimono Dragons. Join them for fun costumes, great music, delicious drinks and of course the gourmet sliders you have come to love over the last two years.
EQX welcomes Big Head Todd and the Monsters “Big Head Blues Club” to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Wednesday, November 16th.
With special guests Mud Morganfield, Billy Branch, and Ronnie Baker Brooks present: The Songs of Willie Dixon
If you’re a fan of Muddy Waters and Bo Diddley, or even Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Rolling Stones, then you’ve heard the songs of Willie Dixon. This season, Big Head Todd and the Monsters will join forces with three second-generation blues stars, Mud Morganfield, Billy Branch and Ronnie Baker Brooks, to pay tribute to one of the pillars of modern blues, and one of the most influential songwriters of early rock and roll.
EQX welcomes Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Thursday, November 3rd.
EQX welcomes Umphrey’s McGee to the Palace Theatre in Albany on Saturday, January 28th.
Featuring: Joshua Redman, and special guests Spafford.
Tickets on sale Friday, October 18th at 10am.
It’s back! Come one come all. See and be seen at the annual Halloween party under the heated tent in the lot across from the The Barrel Saloon & Texas BBQ. Costume required, monetary prize costume contest, professional photos, live DJ, and much more! Party starts at 9:30PM and runs until 12:30AM.
Proceeds go to benefit the Albany Business Improvement District.
*Costume Required* *21 & Over* *$30 Complimentary Beer & Wine* $40 at the door. Ticket sales End Saturday at 2PM.
EQX welcomes Alternate Routes to the Newberry Music Hall in downtown Saratoga on Saturday, October 15th.
Strangelove is a tribute to the live Depeche Mode experience, with special guests Electric Duke, a tribute to David Bowie. Friday, December 16th at Upstate Concert Hall.
THE LATESHIP: Halloween Party & CD Release Boat Cruise
Featuring:
The LateShift – ‘Forks & Knives’ EP Release 10.29.16
Titanics – “Hotel” EP Release 10.7.16
Admission Includes:
– 3 Hour Boat Cruise on the Hudson
– Live Music
– Copy of ‘Forks & Knives’ The New EP from The LateShift
– Costume Prizes
– Giveaways
– Drink Specials
Join us as we celebrate the new LateShift record, ‘Forks & Knives’. We are taking this party down the Hudson River abord the Dutch Apple. Oh, and were celebrating in style because its Halloween. The boat will be stocked with a full bar and costume prizes will be awarded. We are joined by none other than dream pop heavy weights, Titanics. Fresh off their latest tour this is their first hometown show since the release of ‘Hotel’. Albany, the premier Halloween kick off takes place abord The LateShip.
Join us for a FREE show with Bob Moses at Nanola in Malta! The show will start right after trivia with Jeff, which runs from 730-930pm. All ages are welcome!
EQX presents CRX at The Hollow in downtown Albany on Tuesday, November 15th. Tickets on sale Wednesday, October 5th.
The Capital Craft Beverage Trail proudly presents DRINK ALBANY, a celebration of the world class libations produced right here in the Capital Region. Join us on October 15th in Quackenbush Square in downtown Albany for the craft beverage event of the year! Enjoy offerings from producers along with local live music, vendors, food and games.
General Admission (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm) tickets include a Capital Craft Beverage Trail signature glass and 1 complimentary beer or cider of your choice.
VIP Cocktail Hours tickets (12:00 pm – 2 pm) offers an exclusive open bar in the beautiful courtyard of the Albany Visitors Bureau featuring specialty beverages from the producers and craft cocktails from the Albany Distilling Company. For further information, please contact info@drinkalbany.org
Capital Craft Beverage Trail Producers: Albany Distilling Company, Nine Pin Cider, C.H. Evans, Druthers, Heldeberg Brewery, Heldeberg Mountain Brewery, Indian Ladder Farmstead, Beer Diviner, Browns, Rare Form, S&S, Wolf Hollow
