U2 (w/ Pixies) at Knickerbocker Arena — March 21, 1992
U2 on the Zoo TV tour with the Pixies opening at the Knickerbocker Arena. This was the reinvented, ironic, multimedia U2 — “Achtung Baby” era, Bono as The Fly. A…
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Knickerbocker Arena — March 21, 1995
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on the Dogs with Wings tour at the Knickerbocker Arena. “Wildflowers” had just come out — arguably his masterpiece.
The Moody Blues / John Mayall at University Gym, SUNY-Albany — March 22, 1970
The Moody Blues and John Mayall at SUNY-Albany — the Moodies were in their orchestral prog-rock prime, and Mayall was the godfather of British blues.
Van Halen / Journey at Palace Theatre — March 22, 1978
On this day in 1978, Van Halen opened for Journey at the Palace Theatre in Albany. Eddie Van Halen’s debut album had just dropped, and he was about to change…
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at Bogie’s — March 22, 1992
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones at Bogie’s — before “The Impression That I Get” made them famous, the Bosstones were a ska-punk force playing clubs.
Grateful Dead at Knickerbocker Arena — March 23, 1991
The Grateful Dead’s Spring Tour 1991 stop at the Knickerbocker Arena — one of many legendary Dead shows in Albany.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Palace Theatre — March 24, 1987
On this day in 1987, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts tore through the Palace Theatre in Albany on the Good Music tour. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Bad Reputation,” “Crimson…
Grateful Dead at Knickerbocker Arena — March 24, 1990
Another Grateful Dead show at the Knickerbocker Arena — Spring Tour 1990. One of multiple consecutive nights.
Elvis Costello & The Attractions at Palace Theatre — March 25, 1979
Elvis Costello & The Attractions on the Armed Funk tour at the Palace Theatre. “Armed Forces” had just dropped — and Costello was on fire.
Grateful Dead / The Black Crowes at Knickerbocker Arena / Aiko’s — March 25, 1990
Two historic shows on the same night: the Grateful Dead at the Knickerbocker Arena, and The Black Crowes at Aiko’s in Saratoga Springs before their debut album even came out.