Top Tips for Live Music (for the week beginning April 26th)

Live Nation has moved the Dave Matthews SPAC concerts from July to mid September.  They are communicating confidently, as if this is definitely happening, but have yet to say how the logistics of that would work if it does.  I would monitor that situation for more clarity.  At the same time, the Goo Goo Dolls postponed their August show, with no new date yet.

On the upside of things, we have our first new booking from Upstate Concert Hall in a long time, so that is welcome news.  The Melissa Etheridge show at the Egg has finally landed on a new date as well.  And even Proctors has booked a new show, albeit not until next spring.  It’s nice to see something other than cancellations and postponements happening out there.

Best bet:  It’s an easy one this week.  Tune into the Eddies on Sunday to see the best of the Capital Region music scene.  Think of it like the Grammys except, you know, this is actually worth watching.  Garland Nelson is the emcee for the night and will perform, with additional performances by Marty Wendell, Jocelyn and Chris, and Promise the Unbreakable.  Andy Gregory (WEXT) and Jeff Morad (WEQX) host.  Check it out on YouTube, Facebook, and other channels.

Live this week:

Monday, April 26

• Caffe Lena: Rick’s Picks Local Showcase: Justin Friello / Mitch Frasier (7:00)
• The Linda Open for Take-Out {online}: Tori (8:00)

Wednesday, April 28

• Caffe Lena: 2 Blue / Mary Ann Casale & Tas Cru (7:00)

Thursday, April 29

• Frog Alley: Darryl Daily (6:00)
• The Falcon: (While you dine:) Cyrille Aimee (7:00)

Friday, April 30

• The Hollow’s Supper Club: Erin Harkes (6:00)
• Frog Alley: Big Eyed Phish Duo (7:00)
• The Falcon: (While you dine:) Hollis Brown Band (7:00)
• Putnam Place: Marble Eyes (7:30)
• Caffe Lena: Dylan Perrillo, Brad Brose & Thor Jensen (8:00)
• Pauly’s Hotel: BerkStar / Peter Annello (8:00)

Saturday, May 1

• Frog Alley: Tommy V (7:00)
• The Parting Glass: Get Up Jack (7:00)
• The Falcon: (While you dine:) Jim Campilong 4-Tet (7:00)
• Frog Alley: Tommy V (7:00)
• The Strand Theatre: Ballet Meets the Beatles with Chevalier Ballet and Across the Pond (7:30)
• Caffe Lena: Lost Leaders (8:00)
• Pauly’s Hotel: Texas Radio & the Big Beat (8:00)

Sunday, May 2

• The Strand Theatre: Milayne Jackson and Friends (3:00)
• Universal Preservation Hall {online}: The 2020 Capital Region Thomas Edison Awards (7:00)  
• The Falcon: (While you dine:) Bobby Harden’s Soul Purpose Quartet (7:00)
• Caffe Lena: Hungrytown (8:00)

Just announced:

Caffe Lena

• {May 3} Rick’s Picks Local Showcase: Tae Lewis / Padraig Timoney (7:00)
• {May 6} Teri Roiger & the Sharp 5 Quintet (8:00)
• {May 7} Girl Blue (8:00)
• {May 8} Scott Ainslie (8:00)
• {May 9} Sirsy (7:00)
• {May 10} Rick’s Picks Local Showcase: Ethan Crowley / David Tomesak (7:00)
• {May 13} Pete Sutherland (7:00)
• {May 15} Taylor Ashton (8:00)
• {May 17} Rick’s Picks Local Showcase: Mel Guarino Band (7:00)
• {May 19} Bluegrass Jam with Red Spruce (7:00)
• {May 22} Annie & the Hedonists (8:00)
• {May 24} Rick’s Picks Local Showcase: Mikki Bakken / Nicole Deloi (7:00)
• {June 13} Martin Sexton (5:00)
• {June 13} Martin Sexton (8:00)
• {July 2} Jordan Rudess (8:00)
• {July 3} Jordan Rudess (8:00)
• {April 14, 2022} Janis Ian (8:00)
• {April 15, 2022} Janis Ian (8:00)
• {April 16, 2022} Janis Ian (8:00)

Putnam Place

• {May 6} Pat Decker (8:00)
• {May 13} Pat Decker (8:00)
• {May 20} Pat Decker (8:00)
• {May 21} Tas Cru (6:00)
• {May 27} Pat Decker (8:00)

The Strand Theatre

• {May 7} The Proudest Monkeys (8:00)
• {May 8} Wail On / JJ
• {May 21} The Switch (7:30)
• {May 23} Dave Sokol and Relentless Creativity (3:00)
• {May 28} Rock of Ages (6:00)
• {May 28} Rock of Ages (8:15)
• {June 4} The Strand House Band (7:30)
• {June 17} The Levin Brothers (7:30)
• {June 20} Dyer Switch (3:00)
• {June 26} The BrokenHearted
• {June 27} The Strand House Band

The Linda Open for Take-Out {online}

• {May 10} Deb Cavanaugh and Dandelion Wine (8:00)

The Falcon

• {May 13} Deadgrass & Friends (7:00)
• {May 14} Scott Sharrard (7:00)
• {May 15} The Balkun Brothers (7:00)
• {May 16} Adam Levy & the Mint Imperials (7:00)
• {May 22} Paris_Monster (7:00)

Frog Alley

• {May 14} Grand Central Station (7:00)
• {May 15} Dashboard Anthem (7:00)

Lark Hall 

• {May 15} HANZOLO (8:00)
• {July 9} Baked Shrimp / Glass Pony (8:00)

The Parting Glass

• {May 21} Seth Warden Trio (7:00)
• {May 28} Get Up Jack (7:00)
• {May 29} Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey (7:00)

Pauly’s Hotel

• {May 28} Sunset Grin (7:30)

Upstate Concert Hall

• {October 7} Jake Miller / Fly by Midnight / Just Seconds Apart (8:00) 

The Colony

• {November 6} Adrianne Lenker (8:00)

The Academy of Music

• {November 20} Pat Metheny Side-Eye (8:00)

Proctors

• {March 19, 2022} Celtic Woman (7:30)

The Egg: Melissa Etheridge (was 10/13/20) postponed to September 2

The Linda: Moondance (was 4/30) rescheduled to December 10.  Yesterday Once More (was 5/7) postponed to October 16.

The 8th Step: Reggie Harris & Friends (was 5/15) postponed to May 22 {online}.  Tom Rush (was 6/11) postponed to October 16 {at Proctors}.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center: Dave Matthews Band (was 7/9 – 7/10) postponed to September 17-18.  Goo Goo Dolls (was 8/22) postponed (no new date yet).

Levon Helm Studios: Dave Mason (originally 12/12) canceled.

Calvin Theatre: Abba Mania (was 2/13/22) postponed to February 6, 2022.

Did you miss last week’s concert announcements? Find them here.