Local Music Outlet

Happy 50th Anniversary to Woodstock!  The festival, which kicked off August 15th, 1969, left its mark on the music world, and a legacy that remains unrivaled.  It wasn't about having the biggest names (because some of the biggest of that time didn't perform), it wasn't about…

In a little over one month- on September 20th- Shinedown, Papa Roach, and Asking Alexandria will be taking over the Times Union Center.  As a huge Shinedown fan, I've seen them twice live, and each time they've come out as one of my favorite live shows...

Willie Nelson has had to cancel his current tour, via a twitter post.
According to newyorkupstate.com, Nelson posted that he was going to be cancelling part of his your because of a breathing problem, requiring him to see a doctor.  The good news is he's expected to be back for back-to…

The Arena Bowl is going to be happening right here in the Capital Region!
Our home team, the Albany Empire, are headed to the Arena Bowl XXXII (the Super Bowl of arena football), and playing host.  Beating the Baltimore Brigade in the playoffs, the Empire announced that they'll be host…

Some of the best venues in New York for anything from sports to music are right here in the Capital Region.
I personally was already under that assumption, though I do love seeing sports events and shows in other areas, from on mountains to by bodies of water...

Legislation introduced in Troy is looking to cut down on paper and plastics.
Councilman David Bissember in Troy introduced the legislation to target waste in Troy, and try to clean up the city’s act according to News Channel 13.   New York is already planning to try and ban …

What can half an hour to an hour of your time do?  As a nurse, I can tell you.  I’ve run down hallways carrying bags of blood.  I’ve watched a woman bleeding out on an operation table clinging for life while surgeons saved her.  I’v…

Another big comedy show is coming to the Capital Region!
Just announced, Jerry Seinfeld will be coming to Albany for a live show.  As a fan of satire and sarcasm, I for one can not wait.  He'll be at the Palace Theatre October 10th to perform his live stand-up comedy show (so…

It's the first summer in over two decades without a cross-country Vans Warped Tour.  The end of an era for fans looking for pop punk, alt rock, metalcore, and more all in one with a lifestyle and festival vibe thrown in.  It's also the first summer featuring the Inaugural Rocksta…

Last week, I posted that the final music lineup was announced for the New York State Fair.
Well, if you're interested in going to the fair itself, you can get tickets starting this week at a discounted price.  This Monday, July 8th, advanced tickets are going on sale...

Track season is going to be kicking off July 11th, and it looks like local musician and "American Idol" contestant Madison VanDenburg will be there to help kick off the season.
According to the Times Union, Madison VanDenburg will be at the Saratoga Race Course opening weekend …

ZZ Top are going to be coming back to New York for a live show this Fall!
It's the time of year where summer line-ups are set and fall shows are starting to be announced...and live music announcements ALWAYS get me excited.  I was scoping out ZZ Top's official site and saw Sy…