Category: Universal Preservation Hall
Posts that in any way mention or have to do with Universal Preservation Hall.
Intrinsic contributions land her in Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS—The late Jackie Alper embodied the essence of folk music; she was a connector. Throughout her life, with music as her tool, Alper brought people together and brought music to the community. She was a leading... Read more » ... Read More
“Real George’s Backroom” creator joins the Thomas Edison Capital Region Music Hall of Fame ALBANY—George Guarino is an innovator, creator and a man ahead of his time. Before MTV was even a thing, there was Albany’s very own music television show, “Real George’s Backroom.” Guarino’s instinct for timing was apparent:... Read more » ... Read More
The Shaken and Stirred celebrity bartender party is back to kick off summer SARATOGA—The Shaken and Stirred celebrity bartender party is back! The annual fundraiser event for Universal Preservation Hall returns for its ninth year. The party and fun take over Saratoga National Golf Course Thursday, May 16. Local businesses... Read more » ... Read More
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her a spot in the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More
Induction ceremony is March 25 SARATOGA SPRINGS – The sixth class of inductees for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame has been announced. It includes artists from the fields of classical, folk, jazz and electronic music, as well as a pioneering hip-hop songwriter and two individuals who... Read more » ... Read More
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More
Halloween weekend rave coming to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — The moment Shane Stiel walked into the nearly 150-year-old historic church located in downtown Saratoga Springs he knew. He knew he wanted to host the first-ever electronic dance concert at Universal Preservation Hall. Stiel, the creative vision behind “Midnight Mass: The... Read more » ... Read More
Collaborative staff serve appreciation. SCHENECTADY– More than 400 of Proctors Collaborative’s volunteers came together to celebrate all their contributions to the organization on Oct. 18. “From my first day it was clear that our volunteers not only run the place but are our best ambassadors! We could not succeed without... Read more » ... Read More