This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Nashville’s Sweet Baby James, billed as the #1 James Taylor tribute, comes to Cohoes Music Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
About Sweet Baby James
Bill Griese doesn’t impersonate James Taylor — he inhabits the music. Armed with what reviewers have called an uncanny Taylor-like voice and fingerpicking style, Griese performs the hits alongside deeper cuts that casual fans rarely get to hear live. No gimmicks, no costume — just a solo performance that honors the songs. Griese is an accomplished singer-songwriter in his own right with multiple albums on streaming platforms, which gives the tribute a musicianship that goes beyond imitation.
If you grew up with “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina in My Mind,” or “You’ve Got a Friend,” this one will hit right.
Venue Info
Cohoes Music Hall is a 500-seat intimate venue inside a restored 1874 opera house at 58 Remsen Street in Cohoes, NY. An acoustic-leaning James Taylor tribute in a 19th-century concert hall is exactly the right pairing.
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets are $29–$35. Friday opener for what looks like a strong May at the Cohoes Music Hall.