Pat Benetar Announces A Return To New York's Capital Region

Ann Wilson of Heart once said "It's harder to keep a band together than it is a marriage". In Pat Benetar's case, she has managed long-term success with each. Benetar and her husband Neil Giraldo have been married 43 years and the pair have been musical partners even longer, 46 years!

Now, Rock's favorite couple have announced a new tour and a show in Albany, New York with tickets set to go on sale on Valentine's Day!

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Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo, with special guest The Vindys, will play the Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue in Albany, on Wednesday May 21, 2025. Tickets for this show will go on sale to the general public of Friday February 14th at 10am. Check for tickets HERE.

Pat Benetar is a 4-time Grammy award winner with 4 Top 10 hits including "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "Love Is A Battlefield", "We Belong" and "Invincible". In addition to collaborating with Benetar, Neil Giraldo co-wrote "Jessie's Girl" with Rick Springfield and "Don't Fight It" with Kenny Loggins.

Pat Benetar

Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo also managed to write a children's book titled 'My Grandma and Grandpa Rock'. The book will be available for purchase in stores and online on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Pre-order a copy HERE.

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