Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Aerosmith at Glens Falls Civic Center — April 21, 1983

Aerosmith — On This Day

This was the Rock in a Hard Place Tour — the darkest chapter in Aerosmith’s history. Both Joe Perry and Brad Whitford had left the band, replaced by guitarist Jimmy Crespo and rhythm guitarist Rick Dufay. The band was battling substance abuse issues and playing smaller venues like the Glens Falls Civic Center — they […]

Frank Sinatra at Rochester War Memorial — April 20, 1993

Frank Sinatra — On This Day

Frank Sinatra was 77 years old and deep into his final touring years, performing an astonishing 93 concerts in 1993 alone. The Rochester War Memorial setlist featured standards including “Come Fly With Me,” “Strangers in the Night,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “My Way.” The Duets album would arrive later that year, giving him […]