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. […]
Dancing with LIVE MUSIC and a lesson to kick you off!
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 […]
Dancing with LIVE MUSIC and a lesson to kick you off!
The Grammy-nominated bluesman plays The LindaThough his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the roots music world. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him […]
Gypsy Jazz maestro Stephane Wrembel returns to The Linda with his sextet!For this very special show, Stephane Wrembel and his band-- Josh Kaye on guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, and Nick Anderson on drums—will be joined by Nick Driscoll on tenor sax/clarinet and acclaimed improvisational pianist, Jean-Michel Pilc in celebration of the release of a […]
Caffè Lena mainstay Don Armstrong, hailed as “a folk treasure,” returns to Saratoga with his beloved, lived-in songs.Caffè Lena favorite Don Armstrong first attended a show at the legendary venue 60 years ago at age 15. Under the watchful eye of Lena Spencer, he learned through the graces of the performers passing through: Paul Clayton, […]
Big Gay Hudson Valley brings NY pop singer/songwriter/pianist Todd Alsup to Albany for a journey through the music of Elton John.Flamboyant. Outrageous. Decadent. Elton John and his music are many things. But what’s behind the costumes and the larger than life persona?Big Gay Hudson Valley brings NY pop singer/songwriter/pianist Todd Alsup to Albany for an […]
Highly acclaimed, soulful singer songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has been called “the voice of a generation” by Rolling Stone.Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. With only his voice, guitar and considerable charisma, Gaines has captivated audiences around the world. Raised by soul-music-loving parents, he has an irresistible “soul-folkie’s […]
