Known for their irresistible vocal chemistry, progressive folk duo Honeysuckle draws inspiration from American roots and bluegrass.Glowing with gorgeous Americana and bluegrass warmth, Honeysuckle’s captivating two-part harmonies are woven over […]
The Gothard Sisters are contemporary Celtic folk multi-instrumentalists, composers & songwriters, blending global influences in their music.“Music both fresh as sunrise and yet drenched in tradition” - Folk Words ReviewRaised and homeschooled by artists in the Pacific Northwest, the Gothard Sisters (Greta, Willow and Solana) grew up immersed in nature, imaginative play and traditional folk […]
Grammy-nominated & “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge are known for ethereal harmonies & instrumental acumen.They're at the very top of the bluegrass world, yet they maintain an easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time consecutive winner and reigning International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year. […]
Beautifully arranged harmony singing over lush acoustic accompaniment highlighted by intricate, fingerpicked guitar work.Maswick & Brown's expressive lead and solo vocals serve as perfect vehicles for their hook-laden, modern folk/pop and contemporary acoustic original songs. Brown is a classical guitarist who has been featured with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, at Tanglewood, with […]
One of the country’s pre-eminent singer-songwriters, Rosanne Cash has released 15 albums of extraordinary songs that have earned four Grammy-Awards and 12 additional nominations. Cash is also an author whose four books include the best-selling memoir Composed, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best accounts of an American life you’ll likely ever read.” […]
Cliff Brucker's Full Circle featuring the legendary Leo Russo returns to The Linda.Cliff Brucker'ssix piece jazz ensemble featuring world class musicians. including the legendary Leo Russo.This project brings together once again world class musicians Cliff has worked with over the past 35 years. The music is interpretations of some of the classic jazz standards that […]
Husband/wife American folk-rock duo The Kennedys describe themselves as “Higher energy than a folk act, but not as loud as a rock band.”Vocalists/guitarists Pete and Maura Kennedy, a husband and wife duo, first met when Pete was playing guitar in Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra. When Maura replaced Iris DeMent as a harmony singer on […]
Two songwriting storytelling masters share the stage for a magical night of charming wit, tales from the road, and unforgettable music.Grammy-nominated and acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has used her art once again to traverse the uncharted waters of the past few years. “I’m the kind of songwriter who writes what I see in the world […]
Join us in welcoming Deer Tick to Lark Hall on Sunday, September 15th. Doors 7pm/Show 8pmEmotional Contracts, the latest full-length album from Deer Tick, catalogs all the existential casualties that accompany the passing of time, instilling each song with the irresistibly reckless spirit that’s defined the band for nearly two decades. Before heading into the […]
For students 7-15 years. Experience learning in a supportive group setting! Scholarships & instrument loans available.Wednesdays Sept 18 - Nov 20, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pmFolk Ensemble is a unique way of teaching real world music skills. From the first lesson, students experience the power of making music together and feel how interdependent each note and […]
“Gil Gaidola’s (John Fogerty) vocals and skilled guitar licks capture the Fogerty essence, Mystic Highway provides solid instrumental back up. Quality, nostalgic sound, transporting you back to the bayou.“
Singer songwriter Kate McDonnell plays her guitar upside down and backwards, and sings with her whole being.Kate is joined by “Her Right-Hand Men” in celebrating the release of her 6th album entitled Trapeze, produced by singer-songwriter and oft-featured side musician Jimi Woodul, as well as Sam Zucchini (drums). Trapeze marks a sharp, fresh pivot from […]
Plussed is a multi-media experience featuring the music and lyrics of Patrick Longo, producer/composer of Cassandra The Musical. This musical concert will feature music in four genres, played by four musical groups. Each group will be accompanied by both traditional (strings, brass, woodwind, piano) and electronic instruments, punctuated by a 16-person chorus, with arrangements from […]
Country GongBang is an award-winning South Korean quintet who play contemporary bluegrass with a Korean twist.South Korean bluegrass band, Country GongBang, demonstrates that bluegrass music is embraced in places outside the US. Winners of the 2023 IBMA International Band Performance Grant, the quintet plays contemporary bluegrass with a Korean twist, singing in both English and […]
Solo/duo acts will be competing for the honor of representing the Capital Region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.Three acts will be competing for the honor of representing the Capital Region at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in January, 2025. Sponsored by the Capital Region Blues Network (an affiliate of the […]
Innovative guitarist Yasmin Williams creates mesmerizing soundscapes with percussive fingerstyle, tapping into experimental folk and jazz.“When Yasmin Williams plays guitar, she conjures new possibilities and stories from the instrument.” – Rolling StoneAcoustic fingerstyle guitarist Yasmin Williams has an unorthodox, modern style of guitar playing, using various techniques including alternate tunings, percussive hits, and lap tapping […]
An exhilarating guitar virtuoso, Daniel Champagne is a musical phenomenon whose live shows draw rapturous responses everywhere he performs.“The word Prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills, he coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” – The Calgary HeraldAustralian singer, songwriter and fingerstyle guitar virtuoso […]
The 1960s psychedelic Soft Machine plays The Linda in Albany,SOFT MACHINEOfficial line up is:JOHN ETHERIDGE guitarTHEO TRAVIS flute, sax, electric pianoFRED BAKER bass guitar ASAF SIRKIS drumsSince their arrival on the music scene in the first wave of 1960s psychedelia, the name Soft Machine has become synonymous with musical experimentation, instrumental virtuosity, and inspired creativity […]
Grammy-nominated Five For Fighting is a cornerstone of 2000’s music. John Ondrasik—the man behind the band—has released six LPs with major singles such as, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years” and “Chances.” Five For Fighting has been featured in over 350 films, television shows and commercials.
World-renowned Tuvan throat singing group, Alash, blends traditional Tuvan styles with contemporary influences, creating a unique sound.Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music […]
Join us in welcoming Tophouse and special guests Upstate to the Lark Hall stage on Friday September 27th. Doors 7pm; Show 8pm.A lot of people ask us what genre we are. The truth is,we don't know. Check out some of our music and letus know what you think. In reality, if you really want toget […]
Rainbow Prom, hosted by Proctors Collaborative, is another chance for you to relive a night filled with nostalgia and dancing! Our Great Hall will be turned into a fun-filled dancehall! Allies welcome, all ages 16+
“Best of the Eagles,” is one of the top Eagles tribute bands in the country, performing the band’s greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s and beyond. What makes this tribute unique from other bands is that each member performs and sings the songs just as the original member does. That means that our “Joe Walsh,” […]
Master kora player from Mali, Yacouba Sissoko, blends traditional African sounds with global influences for a spellbinding musical journey.Master Malian kora player Yacouba Sissoko devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. […]
A collaboration between folk fusion trio Skye Consort & Sweden’s Emma Björling results in an evening of polskas, reels, hymns & love songs.Canadian early music/folk fusion trio Skye Consort joins Swedish singer Emma Björling for an evening of whirling polskas, groovy reels, breathtaking hymns and passionate love songs from Scandinavia, Great Britain and the USA. […]
The Brothers Four were there from the beginning: defining the sound and spirit of the global Folk Era. Come sing-along with these legends!“Just thinking about their performance brings a smile to my face and a tear to my heart. The Brothers Four are a class act both on stage and off. – Brown Grand TheatreLegendary […]
Folk singer songwriter Richard Shindell’s long-celebrated songs champion the downtrodden, skewer politics, and examine love from all angles.He has lived in a Zen Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several of his songs), and collaborated with Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Elvis Costello). Shindell now makes […]
