Pat Metheny Group at Palace Theatre — March 14, 1995
Pat Metheny Group at the Palace Theatre — one of the most acclaimed jazz guitarists in history bringing his expansive, genre-blending sound to Albany. Metheny’s live shows are immersive, intricate,…
The Band / Hot Tuna / Roy Buchanan at Palace Theatre — March 14, 1987
A triple bill of legends at the Palace Theatre: The Band (Robbie Robertson’s former group, still touring with Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson), Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen and…
Billy Joel at Pepsi Arena — March 13, 1999
The Piano Man himself at the Pepsi Arena. Billy Joel — Long Island’s greatest export — has always had a special relationship with New York State audiences. His arena shows…
A Tribe Called Quest / De La Soul at Recreation and Convocation Center (SUNYA) — March 13, 1994
A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul at UAlbany’s Rec Center — two of the most important groups in hip-hop history on one bill. The Native Tongues connection, the…
Alice Cooper at Clifton Park Arena — March 13, 1990
Alice Cooper on the Trash tour at the Clifton Park Arena. Cooper was in the middle of a massive commercial comeback with “Poison” and the Trash album. The godfather of…
Metallica (w/ Queensryche) at Memorial Auditorium — March 13, 1989
Metallica’s Damaged Justice tour hit Buffalo’s legendary Memorial Auditorium on March 13, 1989. The Aud — the same room where Frank Sinatra recorded a live album, where the Grateful Dead…
The Pretenders at JB Scott’s — March 13, 1980
Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders at JB Scott’s in Albany — the legendary club caught them on their debut album tour. “Brass in Pocket” was climbing the charts, and The…
Bonnie Raitt at Palace Theatre — March 12, 2016
Bonnie Raitt on the Dig in Deep tour at the Palace Theatre. The slide guitar queen and one of the finest voices in American music, Raitt has been a treasure…
Eric Church at Times Union Center — March 12, 2015
Eric Church’s Outsiders World Tour hit the Times Union Center with Drive-By Truckers opening. Church has become one of country music’s most dynamic live performers, and his no-opener, three-hour marathon…
Pantera (w/ Sacred Reich) at Palace Theatre — March 12, 1993
Pantera at the Palace Theatre on the Vulgar Display of Power tour — Dimebag Darrell, Vinnie Paul, Phil Anselmo, and Rex Brown at their absolute heaviest. This was the band…