Shemekia Copeland takes the stage at The Egg in Albany on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM. If you care about the blues — real blues, sung by someone who grew up in it — this is your show.
About Shemekia Copeland
Shemekia Copeland is the daughter of Texas blues legend Johnny Copeland, and she’s been carrying the torch since her teens. But she’s not just living off the family name — she’s earned her own reputation with a voice that can shake the walls one moment and break your heart the next. Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed, her music blends traditional blues with soul, rock, and Americana in a way that feels completely natural. She’s won multiple Blues Music Awards and has been called the queen of the blues by more than a few critics who would know.
Want to hear what she brings? Shemekia Copeland’s music on Amazon is a great introduction.
The Venue
The Egg is a perfect blues venue — the kind of room where the music wraps around you and a powerful voice has nowhere to hide. The acoustics reward artists who can actually sing, and Copeland absolutely can. Located on the Empire State Plaza in the heart of the Capital Region, it’s one of Albany’s most distinctive performance spaces. Full Egg venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Blues doesn’t get more authentic than this. Shemekia Copeland at The Egg is the kind of Friday night that stays with you.