Monday, April 8, 2024
Grammy-winning artists bring bayou sound to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS–Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is known to bring audiences to their feet. Inspiring two-stepping, waltzing, and standing ovations wherever they... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 22, 2024
Eddies Music Hall of Fame honors music and social justice work champion Margie Rosenkranz SCHENECTADY—It’s undeniable that when people come together truly great things can happen. And it’s fair to say that music and politics together make for a powerful message. Margie Rosenkranz understands the importance of this more than... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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 spot in the Capital Region Thomas Edison... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 15, 2024
SCOTIA—When it comes to blues music, Don Wilcock has written the book on it. Literally. The esteemed music columnist, producer and editor will be inducted into the sixth class of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame March 25 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs for his... Read more » ... Read More
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Special performance features Saratoga Voices and students SARATOGA–In a collaborative performance with Skidmore College, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will be featuring special voices from the local community. Guest artists from Saratoga Voices and Skidmore student artists will join SSSO’s third performance of the season, “A Legend of the Opera,” showcasing... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 8, 2024
Troy native Nick Brignola was a self-taught baritone saxophonist TROY—Jazz musician Nick Brignola, a renowned big-toned baritone saxophonist, earns recognition as an inductee of the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame. An artist with his own distinct style, he carved out his niche in the hard-bop mainstream of... Read more » ... Read More
Friday, March 1, 2024
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
Friday, February 23, 2024
Kathleen Carey, active for more than 30 years in local theatre community, stars in “Sweat” ALBANY—Sometimes things just don’t work out. Until they do. And after working at most area theatres, Kathleen Carey is about to make her debut on the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre Friday, March 8. Carey... Read more » ... Read More