Above Ground Podcast #118, The Big Ask w/Devin Tomiak of the Biggies Cards
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Above Ground Podcast #117, Day After Yesterday
Ameliorate means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better. This episode embodies the definition of the word. This anonymous discussion covers all the bases of mental…
Troy Music Hall Pairs Tunes and Tacos on September 10th
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced an outdoor concert pairing music and food. "Creative Pairings: Tunes and Tacos with Quintocracy" will be held in the courtyard on…
Above Ground Podcast #116, Don’t Stop Believing
This week starts our special suicide prevention and awareness month ‘thrival story September. Our guests are Michael and Jessica Domingos. The couple started the 501(c)3,…
AUGUST 31: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Steely Dan @ SPAC, 8/31/14 by Andrzej Pilarczyk
It’s Throwback Thursday, so we’re back with another installment of our weekly flashback feature: On This Date…
AUGUST 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Stevie Nicks @ SPAC, 8/30/11Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
2017: Hot Club of Saratoga @ Shepard Park, Lake George2016: Hair of the Dog @ Cook Park, Colonie2015:…
AUGUST 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Swamp Baby @ Restoration Festival at St. Joseph's Church, 8/28/11Photograph by Bryan Thomas
On This Day in Nippertown Music History…
2013: The Jim Kweskin Jug Band…
AUGUST 27: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Pearl Jam photograph by Martin Benjamin
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 27 concerts through the years…
2014: The Pine Leaf…
AUGUST 25: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
R.E.M. @ JB's Theatre, 8/25/85 (grand opening weekend)Photograph by Martin Benjamin
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 25…
Above Ground Podcast #115, Nothing Else Matters
Hard to believe that summer is rounding the bend and we are days away from September. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month. For AGP that is a 365/24/7…
AUGUST 24: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of the Zac Brown Band @ SPAC, 8/24/14 by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 24 concerts through the…
Palace Theatre’s Community Block Party Returns to Downtown Albany on August 28
ALBANY — The Palace Performing Arts Center, in cooperation with MVP Health Care & the New York State Council on the Arts, is pleased to present the Palace Theatre…
AUGUST 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Deke Dickerson at Valentine's on 8/23/10 by Flyer Squad
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 23 concerts through the…
AUGUST 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Jo Dee Messina @ Glens Falls Civic Center, 8/21/10Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Day in Nippertown Concert History…
2013: Bela Fleck played with the…
AUGUST 20: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
James Cotton @ the Chenango Blues Festival, 8/20/11Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 20 concerts…
AUGUST 18: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Dennis Diken of the Smithereens @ Empire State Plaza Food Festival, 8/18/10
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Alan Goldberg
On This Date in Local 518 Concert…
Above Ground Podcast #114, The fire Inside with Carl Waggett
Our guest this week is Carl Waggett. Carl is an Ontario Fire Fighter, Storyteller, host of PTSD Bunker Gear for Your Brain, and wearer of boss tee shirts.
AUGUST 17: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph of Alex Mexiner at Shepard Park, 8/17/16 by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our round-up of…
AUGUST 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Roosevelt Dime's Andrew Green @ Empire State Plaza, 8/16/17
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Richard Brody
On This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our…
AUGUST 14: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco @ Solid Sound Festival, 8/14/10Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Day in Nippertown Music History…
2013: Blues Traveler played the Empire…
AUGUST 13: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Junior Marvin of the Wailers @ Alive at Five, 8/13/09
Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 13…
AUGUST 11: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Sara Ayers (Cyndi Lauper at Proctors, 8/11/09)
On This Date in Local 518 Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 11…
Above Ground Podcast #113, Love?
This week we are joined by our good friend Jorda talking love? Self love, unconditional love. Loving a partner or others. What’s the difference between essential care, love…
AUGUST 10: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Ghost Train Orchestra's Brian Carpenter @ the Music Haven, 8/10/14Photograph by Stan Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August…
AUGUST 9: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Adam Levine of Maroon 5 @ SPAC, 8/9/2011Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of August 9 concerts through the…
AUGUST 7: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Mike Gent of the Figgs Photo by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Day in Nippertown Music History…
2016: Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa @ SPAC, Saratoga2015: Steve Kimock @…
AUGUST 6: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Aaron Neville of the Neville Brothers @ Alive at Five, 8/6/09
Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of…
AUGUST 4: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Martin Benjamin (Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Lollapalooza, 8/4/92, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
On This…
Above Ground Podcast #112, Power of I & I with Coach Rich Johns
Our guest this week is Rich Johns. Retired school teacher, tennis coach, and storyteller. Coach Johns taught and coached for Saratoga Springs High School, here in the 5-1-8.…
Divinity on Display: Michelangelo’s frescoes come to the Albany Capital Center
By Olivia Poust
ALBANY — The Sistine Chapel, as a part of the Vatican Museum, shut its doors to visitors in March 2020 for nearly three months due to COVID-19. The hands…
AUGUST 3: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
The Split Squad @ the River Street Pub, 8/3/14
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Kirsten Ferguson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up…
AUGUST 2: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Adam Duritz of Counting Crows at SPAC, August 2, 2010
Compiled by Greg HaymesPhotograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our…
JULY 31: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph by Joe Putrock
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 31 concerts through the years…
It's the anniversary of the…
JULY 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Todd Rundgren @ The Egg, 7/30/13
Photograph by Ted Were
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 30 concerts through the years…
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JULY 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Maria Muldaur with the Campbell Brothers Band @ the Music Haven, Schenectady, 7/28/13Photograph by Stanley Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out…
Above Ground Podcast #111, Room with a View
Be it burned out buildings of an industrial collapse or the beautiful landscape of an open green space. Our rooms can hold different views just by opening a different window.…
JULY 27: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros @ Northern Lights, 7/27/10Photograph by Jason Lehr
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up…
JULY 26: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph on the Bang on a Can Festival at MASS MoCA, 7/26/14 by Joel Reed
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 26 concerts through…
JULY 24: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
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On This Day in Nippertown Concert History
2016: Slipknot & Marilyn Manson @ SPAC2015: Old Crow Medicine Show @ Ommegang Brewery in…
That Fuzzing 518 Show gives big to Make-A-Wish
ALBANY — On Thursday, July 22nd, "Fuzzy" from That Fuzzing 518 Show sat down with Alyssa Caroprese, Meteorologist from CBS 6 Albany, and spoke about her career and a…
JULY 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Rush's Geddy Lee @ SPAC, 7/23/10Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 23 concerts through the years…
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JULY 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Richard Williams of Kansas @ Alive at Five, 7/21/11Photograph by Stanley Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 21 concerts…
Above Ground Podcast #110, Uncover What’s Next with Lisa Scott
Our awesome guest this week is Lisa Scott. Lisa is a master's level licensed professional counselor and creator of the What’s Next w/Lisa podcast. A podcast about managing…
JULY 20: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Rob Zombie @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7/20/13Photograph by Jim Gilbert
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 20 concerts…
JULY 19: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Bob Weir led Furthur at SPAC on July 19, 2011Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 19 concerts through…
JULY 17: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Nickel Creek at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (photo by Dave Weiland)
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 17 concerts through the…
JULY 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Justin Timberlake @ the Times Union Center, 7/16/14 by Kirsten Ferguson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 16…
JULY 14: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Charles Bradley @ the Green River Festival, 7/14/12Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 14 concerts…
Above Ground Podcast #110, There’s No Way Out of Here
This week the boys are joined by their good friend Jordan. You know him as the voice at the beginning of every episode. He sits in on the jam as they riff about feeling like…
JULY 13: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Queens of the Stone Age @ the Palace Theatre, 7/13/14Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 13 concerts…
JULY 12: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
The Bacon Brothers at Alive at Five, 7/12/12Photograph by Stanley A. Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 12 concerts through…
CANCELED – Johnny Rivers headlining Rivers Casino on Sept. 10
UPDATE (7/13/2021) - This tour has been canceled and Ticketholders need to call the Proctors Theatre box office at 1 (518) 346-6204 for a full refund.
SCHENECTADY —…
Debut Catskill Mountain Jubilee slated for August
EAST DURHAM — A new festival will grace the Twin Counties this August.
Blackthorne Resort will host the debut Catskill Mountain Jubilee from Aug. 12 to 14. The festival…
JULY 10: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Blake Shelton at CountryFest 2010Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
2018: Roger Daltrey played at Turning Stone2017: Nickelback played at SPAC2016: Steve Winwood and Steely…
JULY 9: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Miranda Lambert @ CountryFest, 2011Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 9 concerts through the years……
Young Culture announces new EP, Godspeed, July 30
ALBANY — Three-piece alternative rock band Young Culture is back and ready for summer with its new feel-good EP, Godspeed.
Godspeed is set to be released on July 30, via …
Etrice Gallery opens July 15, hosts works of Alyssa Objio
ALBANY — A new art gallery is opening in the Capital District with an event to showcase some of its finest artists.
The event, which will be held at the new Etrice Gallery…
Palace Theatre announces “Rocky Horror,” “Midsummer Slay,” Joan Jett
ALBANY - The Palace Theatre announced three new shows to its 2021 program.
For tickets, visit palacealbany.org.
The Kids of Albany present... "The Rocky Horror Picture…
Lark Hall announces “Dancing with The Dead” featuring The Wheel, others
ALBANY — Lark Hall announced a new series, “Dancing with The Dead”, which will feature the best Grateful Dead and related acts from the Northeast and beyond on an ongoing…
Caffe Lena announces free two-day festival at SPAC
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena announced a free two-day music festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
The festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July…
JULY 7: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
David Bowie, Sound + Vision Tour, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7/7/90Photograph by Martin Benjamin
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 7…
Above Ground Podcast #109, Burn the Damn Cape with Vicki Savini
Your toxic inner core belief will pollute every garden you try to plant. Cultivating that garden will reinforce negative seeds. Our guest this week is Vicki Savini. She is a…
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces Summer Square Concert Series
TROY — The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces the Summer Square Concert Series.
Summer Square concerts takes place in the Music Hall Courtyard every Friday and…
JULY 6: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Steve Howe of Yes at The Egg, 7/6/14Photograph by Stan Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 6 concerts through the years…
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An interview with Marco Benevento
WOODSTOCK— Nippertown's Sean Nevison sits down with the beloved Marco Benevento about his new album, "The Simpsons" and why Woodstock continues to hold the key to the musical…
JULY 5: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Paul McCartney @ Times Union Center, 7/5/14 by Stanley A. Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of July 5 concerts…
JULY 3: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
PearlPalooza, 2010 Photograph by Greg Haymes
What happened in the Greater Nippertown area on this today?
2010: The inaugural PearlPalooza festival took over Albany's…
APB Film Collective, Stickboat Films showcase new film, ‘A VOID’
ALBANY — Troy's APB Film Collective is returning from the pandemic with some new films.
The Collective, along with Stickboat Films, is holding multiple public encore…
Radio Woodstock announces station’s top 10 slots are all women artists
WOODSTOCK – Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST announced the station’s top 10 slots in power rotation are all women artists.
With the release of the album "What the Floods Leaves…
JULY 2: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Linda Oh @ Skidmore College, 7/2/11
Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
It’s Throwback Thursday. So we’re back with another installment of our weekly feature: On This Date…
Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series announces schedule
LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series is back.
The beloved summer concert series brings the most fun bands to Shepard Park for concerts on…
JUNE 30: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Esperanza Spalding @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/30/12Photograph by Stanley Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 30…
Above Ground Podcast #108, Cone of Shame
Stigma is a negative mark or brand. Stigma can be a wall that blocks people from connecting. It can change our perspective about others and ourselves. It causes judgment and…
Acting Class with Patrick White hosting Scene Night on July 1
ALBANY — Acting Class with Patrick White is holding its 12th free Scene Night on Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at Albany Barn.
There will be a short break serving free…
Tanglewood announces six-week Boston Symphony Orchestra program
LENOX — Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2021 season at Tanglewood opens on Saturday, July 10, an announcement from the venue said.
The season opens with an all-Beethoven…
JUNE 29: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
The So So Glos @ Rockin' on the River, 6/29/16Photograph by Tim Reidy
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 29 concerts through the…
Alive at Five transitions to public tapings
ALBANY – The City of Albany announced all of the remaining Alive at Five tapings will now be fully open to the public, due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Alive…
JUNE 28: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Roger Waters' "The Wall" @ Times Union Center, 6/28/12 by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 28…
‘A Midsummer Night’s Supper’ announced for July 12 and 13th
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces “A Midsummer Night’s Supper,” inspired by George Balanchine’s ballet "A Midsummer Night’s…
University Art Museum announces two new exhibits for August
ALBANY — University Art Museum announced its forthcoming exhibitions, "Well Being: An Exhibition on Healing and Repair," and "I’ll Be Your Mirror," on view from Aug. 4, to…
June 26: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
The Zombies (photo by Timothy Reidy)
It’s Throwback Thursday, and we’re back with another installment of our new weekly Thursday morning feature: On This Day in Nippertown…
Home Made Theater hosting limited run of “New Jerusalem”
SARATOGA SPRINGS — "New Jerusalem," Home Made Theater's limited-run production about the real-life Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza, will be performed twice at Saratoga…
UPH hosting ‘Dinosaurs in Motion’ this summer/fall
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Universal Preservation Hall presents "Dinosaurs in Motion," a new, interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics)…
Proctors announces premiere performances of “The Right Girl” this fall
SCHENECTADY — Proctors announced the world premiere of the entirely original new musical based on true stories, "The Right Girl," from Oct. 13 through Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announces two new shows, one rescheduled date
TROY — The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall announced two new concerts, and a rescheduled date for "An Evening with C.S. Lewis," earlier this week.
Tickets can be…
Troy Night Out revolves around art this month
TROY — Troy Night Out art is all around when shopping, dining and exploring Downtown Troy.
Troy’s small business community is open, welcoming visitors on Friday, June 25 …
Ben Folds headlining Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on Oct. 17
TROY — Ben Folds will cap off a weekend of music at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this fall, with a performance on Sunday, Oct. 17. Folds' performance will be the last of the…
JUNE 23: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
The Andrew & Noah Band @ Old Songs Festival, 6/23/12Photograph by Stanley Johnson
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 23…
Above Ground Podcast #107, Setting You Straight w/Dr Holly Schonberger DC
Dr. Holly Schonberger DC, is a Chiropractor who specializes in Network Spinal Analysis. It is a light and gentle technique that focuses on connecting with the central nervous…
Video: Swordpaw Session with Mr. Cancelled
Mr. Cancelled is a three-piece tornado that is reminiscent of bands that were active on the SST label in the late '80s. Their songs are two and a half minute blasts of energy…
The Quebe Sisters slated for Caffe Lena on July 18
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three women – modern, creative, and talented – are stretching the boundaries of old-time country and western swing music. The best part? They are doing it…
JUNE 22: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Lucius, Solid Sound at MASS MoCA, 6/22/13 by Andrew Gregory
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 22 concerts through…
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 23rd year
COOPERSTOWN — The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 23rd season, with five concerts in August and September, bringing live chamber music back to the…
JUNE 21: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Photograph of Banooba @ Putnam Den, 6/21/14 by Tim Mack
2017: Sawyer Fredericks @ Freedom Park, Scotia2016: Dead & Company @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga…
JUNE 18: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Kinky FriedmanPhotograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 18 concerts through the years…
2014: Bootsy…
KISS’ Gene Simmons speaks with Schalmont students via teleconference
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is copied and lightly edited from a Facebook post originally published by Schalmont Central School District on Thursday, June 17. To see the…
Carpenter, Cohn and Colvin coming to Troy on Oct. 1
TROY — Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin will unite this fall for an extensive new tour, “An Evening with Mary Chapin…
Pat Metheny coming to Troy Music Hall on Nov. 19
TROY — Pat Metheny will headline Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this fall.
Metheny's show is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at…
JUNE 16: On This Date in Nippertown Concert History
Ginger Baker @ The Egg, 6/16/15Photograph by Andrzej Pilarczyk
On This Date in Nippertown Concert History. Check out our round-up of June 16 concerts through the years…
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Above Ground Podcast #106, Moth to Flame
Gabor Mate says that hurt is at the center of all addictive behaviors. The action of escaping pain leads us to additional pain. Pain will lead us to seek comfort in whatever…