The 11th annual moe.down takes place this weekend, and we thought better better update a bit since we last wrote about it.
CHANGE: Jakob Dylan has cancelled his appearance, but Grace Potter & the Nocturnals have signed on in his slot.
Jam band faves (and former Nippertownians) moe. have moved their fest to a new location this year: Gelston Castle Estate in Mohawk, a quick, easy drive west just off the Thruway, which probably knocks off about an hour of driving time from their previous fest location in Turin.
On the night of Wednesday, July 21, the home of Adirondack singer-songwriter Roy Hurd burned to the ground. (More info.) He and his wife Amy lost everything in it – including musical instruments, recordings, artwork and his newly completed recording studio.
On Friday evening at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, friends, fans and fellow musicians will join together to raise money to help them through this troubled time.
Donating their time and talents to this benefit concert are Christopher Shaw, the Stony Creek Band, Kay Olan and Joe & Jesse Bruchac. Joe Bruchac will also serve as the emcee for the evening’s presentation.
The performance begins at 8pm on Friday. Suggested donation is $20, and all proceeds will go directly to Roy and Amy.
If you can’t make it to the show but would like to make a 100% tax-deductible donation, please make your check out to Southern Adirondack Musician’s Fund, and write “Roy Hurd” on the memo line.
Checks can be sent to:
Southern Adirondack Musician’s Fund
240 Parker Road
Corinth, NY 12822
The Egg just keeps rolling along, clogging up our concert calendar with new additions every time we turn around. And, of course, we couldn’t be happier about that…
Here are five more new shows to check out:
AMOS LEE: Thursday, November 4, 7:30pm, $28, Hart Theatre
Taking inspiration from folk and soul music, the sublime singer-songwriter directs his music with a spirit and presence rooted in American tradition.
Spend part of your Labor Day weekend soaking up the inviting acoustic sounds of regional musicians Dan Berggren, Peggy Lynn, the Nancy Walker Trio and Saratoga Faire at the Fabulous Folk Festival.
The fest takes place from 11am-5:30pm at Rogers Memorial Park in Bolton Landing.
Admission is free.
Capping off the day’s festivities will be a fireworks display at 8pm.
MUSIC: The Rhythm Devils @ Northern Lights, Clifton Park. Grateful Dead drum beaters Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart team up with guitarists Davey Knowles (Back Door Slam) and Tim Bluhm (the Mother Hips), as well as Andy Hess on bass and Sikiru Adepoju on African talking drum. The beat goes on… 8pm. $22 ($7 discount with a moe.down ticket) Related story: Mickey Hart, What Was the First Album You Ever Bought?
KIDS’ THEATER/MUSIC: Yo Gabba Gabba Live @ the Times Union Center, Albany. DJ Lance Rock not only brings the Gabba Gang to life (that would be Brobee, Foofa, Plex, Muno & Toodee), but also welcomes musical guests Biz Markie and Jersey rockers Steel Train.
FILM: “Women Without Men” @ Time + Space Limited, Hudson. It’s the area premiere of the 2009 debut feature-length film directed by the powerful Iranian artist Shirin Neshat, chronicling the interwoven lives of four Iranian women during the politically turbulent summer of 1953. In Persian with English subtitles. 2009. 5:30pm. $7; students $5. (Also 5:30pm through Sunday) Related story: Preview with video
There’s nothing official from the Palace Theatre yet, but the Allman Brothers Band website has announced that the band will be blazing into the Palace on Monday, November 15, with tix slated to go on sale to the public at 10am on Friday, September 10.
Grammy Award-winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty has racked up more hit songs than you can count, so it only seems appropriate that he’ll be performing at HITS-On-the-Hudson in Saugerties at 5pm on Sunday, September 12. All tix are general admission and $50; children 12 and under free.
Serving up a heaping helping of traditional New Orleans jazz, the acclaimed Preservation Hall Jazz Band unleashes their joyous sound at the College of St. Rose’s Massry Center at 7:30pm on Tuesday, October 26. All tix are general admission and $25.
New shows on the slate for Northern Lights in Clifton Park include the Dan Deacon Ensemble with Lightning Bolt at 8pm on Thursday, October 14 ($12 advance; on sale at 10am Saturday), Black Veil Brides with William Control, Motionless in White at 7pm on Tuesday, October 19 ($13 advance; on sale at 10am Thursday), the Acacia Strain with the Red Chord, Terror, Gaza, the Contortionist at 7pm Friday, October 29 ($13 advance; on sale at 10am Friday).
Yes, the horse racing season in Saratoga Springs is heading into the home stretch for another summer. But as usual, it’s going to go out with a bang before the final horse hits the finish line at the Saratoga Race Course on Monday afternoon.
And part of this weekend’s big celebration in the Final Stretch Festival, which will be taking place at a variety of different locations throughout the downtown area from 7-11pm on Saturday and Sunday. All performances are free.
Here’s the line-up of performers and where to find ‘em: (more…)
MUSIC: Harptallica @ the Judge’s Inn (Facebook), 254 Broadway, Troy. That’s right, a couple of lovely ladies playing the Metallica songbook on classical harps. Ya got a problem with that? (Related story: Preview and video) 8pm. $10.
MUSIC: Jarrod Gorbel @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. Celebrating yesterday’s release of his brand spanking new debut solo album, “Devil’s Made a New Friend,” the former frontman for the Honorary Title graces Valentine’s with an early show. Carter Hulsey opens. 6pm. $10.
FESTIVAL/ART/MUSIC: September in the City Art Fair @ Tricentennial Park, Albany. It’s a mid-week lunchtime culture break featuring art work by a variety of mixed media artists on exhibit, as well as music by Matthew Carefully, who just released his lush and lovely new ambient album, “St. Joseph’s Oblivion,” over the weekend. 11:30am-2pm. FREE.
FAIR: Schaghticoke Fair @ the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Schachticoke. Bwana Jim’s Wildlife Show, Buffalo Barfield, pick-up truck pull, Rising Star talent show, barnyard sing-along, midway rides, fried dough. Through Monday, September 6. 12noon. $10; children 13 and under free.
MUSIC: Michael Eck @ Keegan Ales, Kingston. Leaving behind his bandmates in Lost Radio Rounders and Ramblin Jug Stompers, Eck goes back to his maximum solo acoustic roots in support of his new album, “In My Shoes.” 7pm.
FAIR: Columbia County Fair, Chatham. Demolition derby, Racing Pigs & Hot Dogs, Columbia County’s Got Talent (Junior Division), amusement rides, fried dough. 3pm. $10; under 12 free.
MUSIC: Crosby, Stills & Nash @ Tanglewood, Lenox. Last Friday, the old guard supergroup found themselves in the unfamiliar – and rather unlikely – opening act slot for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at SPAC. Tonight, they reclaim headlining status for Tanglewood’s final pop concert of the summer. 7:30pm. $24-$96.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Susan Tedeschi
Robert Randolph
Jonny Lang
Steve Vai
David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos) Eric Johnson
Ernie Isley
Living Colour
Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble) The Slide Brothers (Chuck & Darick Campbell of Sacred Steel)
And anchoring the tour is Billy Cox, the legendary bassist who played with Hendrix in both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Band of Gypsys.
WHOA!
Priced at $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 and $79.50, tix are slated to go on sale to the general public at 10am on Saturday, September 18.
Yes, the horse racing season in Saratoga Springs is heading into the home stretch for another summer. But as usual, it’s going to go out with a bang before the final horse hits the finish line at the Saratoga Race Course on Monday afternoon.
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