On This Day: The Grateful Dead Played Their Hearts Out at the Knick — March 28, 1993
On this day in 1993, the Grateful Dead played the middle night of their final three-night stand at Albany’s Knickerbocker Arena — and dropped a rare “Attics of My Life” that still gives tapers chills. Here’s the full story.
Billy Joel Played the Palace Theatre in 1996 — Now He’s Filling a Dome With Sting
In 1996, Billy Joel played the Palace Theatre in Albany for 2,807 people. On April 10, 2026, he shares a stage with Sting at the JMA Wireless Dome for 49,000. That distance is the whole story.
Marilyn Manson Played Albany’s QE2 in 1995 — Now He’s Co-Headlining Darien Lake With Rob Zombie
In 1995, Marilyn Manson played QE2 in Albany for about 200 people. On August 30, 2026, he co-headlines Darien Lake with Rob Zombie for 21,000. The gap between those two nights is the whole story.
Goose Played Putnam Den in 2017 — Now They’re Headlining SPAC on the Fourth of July
In 2017, Goose played a summer patio residency at Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs. This July 4th, they headline SPAC. The arc of that story is everything.