BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140731T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140731T210000 DTSTAMP:20140729T164325Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/manchester-orchestra/ SUMMARY:Manchester Orchestra DESCRIPTION:WEQX Presents:MANCHESTER ORCHESTRAWith Special Guests:The Mowgl i’s * Brick + Mortar\nOn sale at all Ticketmaster LocationsThe Club Box Office and The Northern Lights Smoke Shop on Fuller Rd. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140801T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140801T210000 DTSTAMP:20140731T154713Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-stone-cherry/ SUMMARY:Black Stone Cherry DESCRIPTION:BLACK STONE CHERRYWith Special Guests:We As Human * Fifth Fre edomTickets are $12.50 Adv/$15 Day of Show\nThe First 103 tickets are $10. 35On sale at all Ticketmaster LocationsThe Club Box Office and The Norther n Lights Smoke Shop on Fuller Rd LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140807T190000 DTSTAMP:20140804T175131Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/whitechapel/ SUMMARY:Whitechapel DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nHaving spent several years lauded as one of the fron trunners in their genre\, in 2012 Whitechapel stand as a defining force in contemporary heavy music. Building dramatically on the trademarked bludge on of their first three releases\, with Whitechapel the Tennessean sextet have inarguably delivered their most intense\, dynamic\, and downright hos tile record to date. Drenched in atmospheric darkness\, the record is also rife with gripping melodies that drag the listener in to the tumult\, wil ling or otherwise\, and across its ten tracks it is infused with an emotio nal depth that pointedly separates the band from the plethora of two-dimen sional mosh-starters that have sprung up in their wake. “These songs are some of the best material we have released to date\, and the whole vibe o f the record compelled us to self-title it\,” states guitarist Alex Wade . “With every record we strive for something different – we’re alway s going to stay true to what Whitechapel is\, but we want to evolve and do something that is fresh and engaging both for ourselves and for the peopl e who support us.”\n(Source: www.whitechapelband.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140814T233000 DTSTAMP:20140804T184626Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jackson-brown/ SUMMARY:Jackson Brown DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nJackson Browne has written and performed some of t he most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty\, emotion and personal politics. He w as honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004\, an d the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007.\nJackson's career began in the mi d-60s in Los Angeles and Orange County folk clubs. Except for a brief peri od in NYC in the late 1960s\, he has always lived in Southern California. His debut album came out on David Geffen's Asylum Records in 1972. Since t hen\, he has released thirteen studio albums and three collections of live performances\; his most recent\, Love Is Strange\, features David Lindley .\nBeyond his music\, Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment\, human rights\, and arts education. He's a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE)\, Nukefree.org\, and the Su ccess Through the Arts Foundation\, which provides education opportunities for students in South Los Angeles.\nIn 2002\, he was the fourth recipient of the John Steinbeck Award\, given to artists whose works exemplify the environmental and social values that were essential to the great Californi a-born author. He has received Duke University’s LEAF award for Lifetime Environmental Achievement in the Fine Arts\, and both the Chapin-World Hu nger Year and NARM Harry Chapin Humanitarian Awards. In 2004\, Jackson w as given an honorary Doctorate of Music by Occidental College in Los Angel es\, for "a remarkable musical career that has successfully combined an in tensely personal artistry with a broader vision of social justice."\n(Sour ce: www.jacksonbrowne.com) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140814T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140814T233000 DTSTAMP:20140731T160502Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blackberry-smoke/ SUMMARY:Blackberry Smoke DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe members of Southern Rock quintet Blackberry Smok e are no strangers to hard work. Playing up to 250 dates each year\, the g uys are on the road more often than not\, and they’ve seen tangible resu lts of their labor. The band has toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band\, ZZ Top (with Billy Gibbons jamming with the ban d on a Florida stop)\, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones. The band was even asked to play for Jones on his 80th birthday\, not long after the country legend turned in a guest appearance on the band’s sophomore album. They ’ve toured Europe thrice over\, and had their songs featured in video ga mes (EA Sports’ NASCAR 08) and films (Swing Vote)\, as well.\n Mixing e lements of gospel\, bluegrass\, arena rock\, soul and more than a touch of outlaw country\, Blackberry Smoke has earned a passionate fanbase that co ntinues to grow as the band itself evolves. The band is as blue collar as the bandanas its members wear.\n “Our fanbase is as organic as you can get\,” says drummer Brit Turner. “Each fan has been won by live perfor mance or good old word of mouth.”\n In a little more than a decade toge ther\, Blackberry Smoke has released three full-length albums—including 2012’s The Whippoorwill\, the band’s first for country megastar Zac Br own’s Southern Ground label—two EPs and a live DVD\, Live at the Georg ia Theatre\, which serves as the perfect showcase for the band’s raucous \, rockin’ good-times-for-all take on rock ’n’ roll. A chunk of the DVD’s concert footage has aired numerous times on Palladia\, and the ban d also shot a DirecTV concert that has aired countless times.\n Brit\, al ong with singer and guitarist Charlie Starr\, bassist and vocalist Richard Turner\, guitarist and vocalist Paul Jackson and keyboardist Brandon Stil l\, have slugged it out on the road for more than a decade\, but now regul arly sell out headline appearances across the country and overseas. The ba nd’s audience\, Brit says\, feels like more than fans\, which is appropr iate given that their families are their biggest supporters. (A word to th e wise: hitting on the pretty ladies in the front row might get you decked .)\n With Zac Brown and the entire Southern Ground team behind them\, Cha rlie and the boys are experiencing all the benefits of life on a larger la bel. For an already busy band\, business is booming.\n(Source:  www.black berrysmoke.com) \n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140815T233000 DTSTAMP:20140804T184257Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nothing-more/ SUMMARY:Nøthing Møre DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThere are a lot of bands who claim to wear their hea rts on their sleeves\, but for Texan quartet Nothing More that sentiment c ould scarcely be more literal. “When we first started\, we branded ourse lves on the arm after each year of touring\, so we’ve all got these scar s now\, reminding us of the commitment we made to each other\,” confides frontman Jonny Hawkins. To say that this is a band who are dedicated to t heir cause would be to understate the case somewhat. \nHailing from San An tonio\, Nothing More is a four-headed musical hydra that runs on frenetic passion\, unswerving DIY spirit and relentless sonic experimentation. Part schizoid System Of A Down weird-isms\, part Mars Volta-esque prog rock fr eak out\, part effortless pop nous\, they seamlessly barrel from churning headbang to skyscraping chorus and back again in the blink of an eye. Capa ble of bombastic bounce that hits as hard as an uppercut to the jaw when t hey fancy it\, the boys from The Alamo City are equally able to dial down their bluster into deft moments of crystalline beauty when the mood takes them. It's a gut-punching blend made all the more powerful by a keen lyric al sophistication and philosophical undertone which both belies their year s and marks them out from their contemporaries.\nForming initially as Midd le school kids whose aspirations were as serious then as they are now\, No thing More's early development took place against a backdrop of suburban b oredom and rabid musical obsession. Having tasted the addictive elixir of rock 'n' roll the band realized they were at a crossroads when they reache d college age. “Everyone was telling us to stay in school\,” admits Ha wkins “but for us that would have been settling. Having a plan B is a re cipe for failure. We decided that we had to ignore everyone's advice and t otally dedicate ourselves to being in this band.”\n(Source: www.faceboo k.com/nothingmore) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140822T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140822T113000 DTSTAMP:20140804T184434Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/matt-nathanson/ SUMMARY:Matt Nathanson DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBased in San Francisco\, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the premier songwriters and dynamic performers on the music sc ene today. His 2007 album Some Mad Hope (his first for Vanguard) yielded the smash single “Come On Get Higher\,” which has sold more than 2 mi llion copies to date\, as well as the subsequent hits “Car Crash\,” “Falling Apart” and “All We Are.” The success of Some Mad Hope e arned Nathanson a coveted spot as a VH1 “You Oughta Know” artist\, whi le also resulting in appearances on such national television shows as Dav id Letterman\, Ellen\,Conan O’Brien\, Leno\, Jimmy Kimmel\, Craig Fe rguson\, Dancing with the Stars\, Rachael Ray and The CMA Awards to n ame a few.  Additionally\, his songs have been featured in numerous film and TV programs\, including Good Morning America\, NCIS\, Private Practi ce\, American Idol\, X Factor\,Vampire Diaries\, American Pie and 902 10. Modern Love\, his previous studio album\, debuted at #17 on the  Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and topped the iTunes Pop Chart. It feat ured the hit singles “Faster” and “Run” – the latter featuring S ugarland’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. Nathanson’s legendary l ive shows\, in which he displays a chic comedic flair\, have resulted in s old-out tours across the U.S.\, Canada and Australia.  Matt Nathanson’s ninth studio recording\, Last of the Great Pretenders\, will be released on July 16th. The new album is available for preorder via MattNathanso n.com\,  iTunes\, and Amazon.com.  Produced by Mike Viola and Jake Sinc lair\, Last of the Great Pretenders marks a dramatic progression for the acclaimed artist\, who has created a richer and deeper work both musicall y and lyrically than any of his previous LPs – and that’s saying somet hing considering the already rarefied level of his writing and performing . Songs like “Earthquake Weather\,” “Kill The LIghts\,” “Kinks S hirt\,” “Sunday New York Times” and first single “Mission Bells” are precisely cinematic as Nathanson stirs the material with deftly plac ed pop-cultural references and vivid details drawn from his keen observati ons of everyday life\, while topping each song with an emphatic and seduct ive chorus hook.\n(Source: mattnathanson.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140823T233000 DTSTAMP:20140731T165713Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aaron-lewis/ SUMMARY:Aaron Lewis DESCRIPTION:Website: www.aaronlewismusic.comTake a look at Aaron Lewis "Co untry Boy": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQzw_Ax8Cw\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140831T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140831T220000 DTSTAMP:20140828T153120Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gorilla-music-presents-damn-meta l-show/ SUMMARY:Gorilla Music Presents That Damn Metal Show DESCRIPTION:Featuring various artists LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140905T230000 DTSTAMP:20140826T153243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chevelle/ SUMMARY:Chevelle DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nCHEVELLE open yet another doorway on their seventh full-length record\, La Gárgola [Epic Records]. After nearly two decade s together\, six albums\, and countless sold out gigs\, the Chicago altern ative rock outfit—Pete Loeffler [guitars\, vocals]\, Sam Loeffler [dr ums]\, and Dean Bernardini [bass\, vocals]—confidently sail through un charted waters and emerge with a collection that's equally intricate and i ntimate.\nCertainly\, it builds upon the group's impressive foundation\, i ncluding the 2002 platinum-selling genre staple Wonder What's Next and the gold-certified follow-up This Type of Thinking Could Do Us In as well as experimental epic Sci-Fi Crimes and\, most recently\, 2011's Hats Off To T he Bull\, which respectively debuted at #9 and #19 on the Billboard Top 20 0. However\, their signature style naturally morphs into a powerful and pa ssionate new beast\, otherwise known as La Gárgola—Spanish for "Gargoyl e."\n"I don't want Chevelle to sound like every other rock band out there\ ," declares Pete. "On this album\, we experimented with a lot of stomp box es\, vintage amps\, effects\, and tools that we never had in the past. It nods to the spirit of Sci-Fi Crimes\, but we went further than ever. I had a clear path I wanted to follow."\n"This is a little more alternative\," Sam adds. "It's still us\, but it stands out."\n(Source:  www.getmorechev elle.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T233000 DTSTAMP:20140731T171808Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch/ SUMMARY:Clutch DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nClutch is an American rock band from Frederick\, Maryland\, Clutch are based out of Frederick\, but originated inGermantow n\, Maryland. They met while in high school in Germantown and consider the mselves a Frederick based band where they write/rehearse for every album/t our. The band formed in 1990. Since its formation the band line-up has in cluded Neil Fallon (vocals\, rhythm guitar\, keyboards)\, Tim Sult (le ad guitar\, backing vocals)\, Dan Maines (bass\, backing vocals) and Je an-Paul Gaster (drums and percussion). To date\, Clutch has released ten studio albums\, and several rarities and live albums. They are now signed by their own record label\, Weathermaker.\n(Source: Wikipedia)\nWatch Eart h Rocker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWXzLZSNkDI LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140908T233000 DTSTAMP:20140904T161433Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-day-to-remember/ SUMMARY:A Day To Remember DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY \n  Since their formation in 2003\, Ocala\, Florida ’s A Day To Remember have grown from a small band with a dedicated local fan-base into a worldwide phenomenon\, gaining the respect and adora tion from their peers as much as their fans. This hasn’t been an overnig ht success story – A Day To Remember have worked hard to win over e very fan they’ve made. Over the course of the bands career\, the band ha s sold out entire continental tours\, landed two Top 25 Billboard debuts a nd topped the Billboard Indie Albums Chart.   A Day To Remember’s n ew album Common Courtesy was made available digitally at only ADTR.com i n October 2013\, drawing massive traffic to the band’s website.  The u pcoming release of Common Courtesywill feature three bonus tracks bringin g the total number of songs to 16. Their new album will now be available e verywhere on November 25th.      Lead singer Jeremy McKinnon commen ted on finally being able to release the album: “It still doesn't feel r eal to me. I can't wait to just be able to go into a store and actually pi ck it up myself! It'll be the first time I'll have actually held the album .”   “The extra songs are the tracks we couldn't place on the album\, so they were cut\,” McKinnon added.  “When we found out we couldn't release it on the sameday that we wanted\, we decided to just give peopl e the songs extra with the physical form for supporting us through all thi s. Also\, anyone who bought the 13 track original album from us at adtr.c om will get the three songs for free!”   The band’s last album What Separates Me From You was a major breakthrough for A Day To Remember . Upon its release the album debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 Album s chart and has now sold over 300\,000 units. A Day ToRemember’s enti re catalog is now well over a million units combined.    A Day To Rem ember will wrap their “House Party Tour” this fall along with All Tim e Low &\; Pierce The Veil later this week.  These are the biggest ven ues the band have played in the US to date.\n  \n(Source: Agent) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Armory\, 195 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United Sta tes GEO:42.656471;-73.762733 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 Washington Ave\, Albany \, NY\, 12210\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Armory:geo:42 .656471,-73.762733 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T233000 DTSTAMP:20140827T010656Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twenty-one-pilots/ SUMMARY:Twenty One Pilots DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBasically\, we are all responsible for the preservat ion of our personal joy\; but happiness is different. Joy is not circumsta ntial\, happiness is. You can be depressed and still have joy. You can be suicidal and still have joy. We all stop thinking and we all stop talking and we all stop sharing and we all stop creating\, because by doing any of these things we quickly find out just how unhappy we are. But that's okay . That's normal. Don't let the fear of unhappiness cripple your pursuit of finding what it is you believe. Since joy is found in belief\, we all hav e to push through unhappiness to find joy. Basically.\nSource: www.twenty onepilots.com LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140911T233000 DTSTAMP:20140903T171041Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/snarky-puppy/ SUMMARY:Snarky Puppy DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  The once Texan\, now New York-based\, Grammy awar d-winning quasi-collective Snarky Puppy has gone from the best-kept secret to one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Although still "underground" in many respects\, the band has earned high praise from crit ical stalwarts like the BBC\, Village Voice\, Guardian\, and Boston Herald \, and has performed at some of the best venues and festivals in Asia\, E urope\, Australia\, and North America.  The band has always used live per formance as its chief form of evangelism\, and maintains a more intense to ur schedule than almost any band in the idiom. Over the course of 2013\, S narky Puppy gave almost 200 performances and workshops on four continents\ , including North Sea Jazz\, Monterey Jazz Festival\, Jazz á Vienne\, Blu e Note Tokyo\, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.  The group is led by award-winning bassist/guitarist/composer/arranger Michael League \, whose creative grass-roots approach to a tougher-than-ever industry has created a new model for independent artists. Snarky Puppy is a three-head ed creature: first\, and most obviously- an original music ensemble. Secon d- a production team and session band for individual artists. Third\, and probably most importantly- Snarky Puppy is a group of musicians enthusiast ically committed to music education and community outreach. Working with g roups like ROAM (Roots Of American Music) in inner city Cleveland and the Music Lab at Jefferson Center in Roanoke\, as well as giving clinics at hu ndreds of colleges\, high schools\, and middle schools worldwide\, the ban d has made a strong commitment to spreading their love of music and genera l positivity to a young generation looking for something real to be inspir ed by.\n(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140914T230000 DTSTAMP:20140826T153337Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cassadee-pope/ SUMMARY:Cassadee Pope DESCRIPTION:At just 23\, Cassadee Pope’s unique vocals and powerful per formances stole the national spotlight during Season 3 of “The Voice.” The reigning star of the NBC hit primetime show wowed from the start with offers from all four judges during the blind auditions before accepting w ith Team Blake (Shelton). Excelling throughout the competition\, Pope di splayed diverse musical tastes and talents\, covering such songs as “Stu pid Boy” (Keith Urban) and “Cry” (Faith Hill). Her version of the Co untry hit “Over You” (Miranda Lambert) was one of her three Voice perf ormances that catapulted to the #1 spot on the iTunes All-Genre Chart\, fu rther proving Pope’s wide consumer appeal and vocal prowess.\nLess than a week after her victory on the show\, THE VOICE: THE COMPLETE SEASON 3 C OLLECTION owned the #1 spot on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart. The t alented singer/songwriter has already appeared on TODAY\, Live! with Kelly &\; Michael\, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and performed with Train on NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH CARSON DALY\nPope will release her first Country album later this year.\n(Source: Agent provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T223000 DTSTAMP:20140819T185143Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-isaak/ SUMMARY:Chris Isaak DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIn the course of Chris Isaak's career\, he has release d nine extraordinary albums\, twelve singles\, been nominated for two Gram my awards\, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critic ally acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silve rtone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. E ven his hair has its own fan club. And yet\, this highly praised herald pl atinum-selling artist has never released a greatest hits album.\n(Source: Facebook) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140927T230000 DTSTAMP:20140919T220721Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/five-finger-death-punch/ SUMMARY:Five Finger Death Punch & Volbeat DESCRIPTION:Website: www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com\nWatch: www.youtube.com /watch?v=sXYIxJScSik CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140928T223000 DTSTAMP:20140827T194542Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/keeler-headlighters/ SUMMARY:Keeler Headlighters DESCRIPTION:A special one-round battle of the bands with great cash prizes. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T233000 DTSTAMP:20140919T221244Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/troy-ave/ SUMMARY:Troy Ave DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nRoland Collins (born November 23\, 1985)\, better kn own by the stage name Troy Ave\, is an American rapper from the Crown Heig hts neighborhood of Brooklyn\, New York City. His moniker derives from Tro y Avenue\, a street near his boyhood home.In November 2013\, his first stu dio album\, New York City: The Album\, was released.  Upon release\, the album debuted at number 47 on the US Billboard Top R&\;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.He was named part of the 2014 XXL Freshmen Class.\n(Source: Wikiped ia)\n18+ W/ID NO EXCEPTIONS! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141011T233000 DTSTAMP:20141010T153816Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lacuna-coil/ SUMMARY:Lacuna Coil DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  The year is 2014\, and the album is ‘BROKEN CRO WN HALO’ – it marks the latest chapter in the ongoing LACUNA COIL l egacy\, a dark and sultry ride that started in Italy and has resonated in an opaque wake of sonic splendor throughout the world.  Time has been goo d to LACUNA COIL\, who are a flagship band on Century Media Records and a proven commodity worldwide\, in the past two years alone having toured t he globe as headliners\, as well as in support of Megadeth\, Motorhead\, V olbeat\, Sevendust and Paradise Lost. ‘BROKEN CROWN HALO’ is the band ’s seventh studio album\, and the highly-anticipated follow-up to ‘Dar k Adrenaline’\, which was released in January 2012 and debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart\, helping the band eclipse one milli on cumulative sales in North America alone.  But as the title suggests\, ‘BROKEN CROWN HALO’ isn’t about everything that’s good – it’s about everything that is real. In particular\, the world as it exists in 2 014. “We’ve always been fascinated by the differences and comparisons between real life and fairy tales\, and on this album we decided to mix th e two worlds when writing our lyrics\,” says frontman Andrea Ferro\, who along with frontwoman Cristina Scabbia form the most effervescent one-two vocal punch in hard rock and metal. “We’ve fused dark and horror elem ents with real life situations and have created a metaphor – we are figh ting for a kingdom and a crown that is not what it seems\, it represents t he moment of confusion we’re living in and the very fragile situations w e face every day.  “In the past year we’ve been dealing with a lot of pain that has brought us down as a band and left us broken and shattered. But it also made us realize how much time has made us stronger\,” conti nues Ferro. “There have been times that we’ve been trapped in our past \, only to discover that no one but ourselves can free us. When darkness h olds you close\, you need to open the wound and let it bleed out…”  A nd bleed it does\, from the resounding drive of opening track “Nothing S tands In Our Way” and the resolute march of “Zombies”\, into the thu ndering anthem “Die &\; Rise” and the soaring rhapsody that is “I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name).” ‘BROKEN CROWN HALO’ look s at life through blood red glasses and casts a beautifully melancholic hu e over the world we wander. It is unapologetically brute with a vindictive air\, and simultaneously supple and warm\, beckoning you in and challengi ng you to join the movement. If you notice a flair for the cinematic in th e eleven tracks\, your perception is spot on\, as LACUNA COIL wear the influence of their rich Italian culture and heritage on their sleeves.  “We’ve always been fascinated by soundtracks and Italian horror movies \,” says Scabbia of the band’s influence on ‘BROKEN CROWN HALO’ – “Dario Argento is not only a favorite of ours\, he’s also a cult f avorite around the world\, and bands like The Goblin wrote the soundtracks for a lot of those movies. Growing up with these movies and music\, we re ally absorbed those influences.” Expands Ferro: “Movies like ‘Deep R ed’\, ‘Suspiria’\, ‘Cannibal Holocaust’ and ‘Once Upon A Time In The West’\, and musicians like Ennio Morricone\, Stelvio Cipriani con tinue to leave their mark on us… Marco [‘Maki’ Coti-Zelati\, bass] o ften likes to write songs while watching those old movies and war document aries without the sound and playing over the visuals.”  Joined in their Milan\, Italy hometown by producer Jay Baumgardner [P.O.D.\, Sevendust\, Evanescence\, Papa Roach] and engineer Kyle Hoffman [P.O.D.\, Bush\, Zebra head]\, LACUNA COILrecorded in the storied “Officine Meccaniche” stu dio\, owned by famed songwriter and musician Mauro Pagani of the Italian p rog band Masters P.F.M. The vintage gear and classic influence collided wi th the rough and tumble modern world with unique and invigorating results.   “We set the bar pretty high with ‘Dark Adrenaline’ and it hasn’ t been easy bringing our sound to the next level\, but we have lived\, lea rned and grown through a year of personal issues and change\,” says the band in a unified voice. “We learned to be strong and get stronger\, and we felt an inner vibe in this band that we haven’t felt before. ‘BROK EN CROWN HALO’ is Lacuna Coil introducing a new order\, and letting n othing stand in our way…”\n- January 2014 -\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141012T233000 DTSTAMP:20140827T010736Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steel-panther/ SUMMARY:Steel Panther DESCRIPTION:\nMICHAEL STARR:I Started singing in kindergarten doing school plays. I also sang to my baby sitter so she would hug me and I could be ne xt to her boobs. As a freshman I moved to L.A. with my mom cause she met t his guy who sold drugs and produced a TV show in Hollywood. I Started my f irst band called "Free Beer"I had to change the name cause people always w anted to drink our beer that we had and that sucked. So I changed the name to "Black Panther\," cause chicks dig cats and black cars. We played keg parties and school talent shows. We came in 10th place in the talent show and that's when the chicks started coming. Anyway\, the keg parties were way cooler cause we got free beer all the time and we could get high on st age\, plus we could steal food from the house we played and sleep there to o. ( with chicks of course)\nSATCHEL:I was raised in the entertainment bus iness. My mom was a waitress at one of the first Chuck E. Cheese's to be b uilt in Fresno\, Ca.\, and my Dad auditioned for the Gong Show twice. Also \, my Grandma is from Switzerland\, and apparently there is quite a long l ine of yodelers on her side of the family. I think yodeling is for dicks\, but with all the talent in my family\, it's really not surprising that I' m a shredding guitarist.\nLEXXI FOXX:I'm Lexxi Foxx. The extra "X" is for extra SEX! I like my name because Lexxi rhymes with sexy. And Foxx rhymes with box\, which is another name for a Vagina. Vaginas are cool becaue me and the guys stick our penises in them all the time. Michael says that if you put your penis in a dirty vagina\, you can catch an SUV like herpes or The Clap. That one makes it burn when you pee. That can also happen if yo u masturbate with soap and it gets in your penis hole.\nSTIX ZADINIA:Some drummers hit. Some drummers tap. When it comes to drums and hash pipes\, n obody hits that shit harder than me. The only tapping I'm doing is when I' m tapping some dirty bitch's ass in the dressing room. I was raised in Jer sey by my grandmother. She lived through the great depression. It must've really left an impression on her\, cause growing up she never let me leave the dinner table without finishing every scrap of food on my plate. It wa s always high carb stuff\, too. This led to me being morbidly obese by the third grade. I once missed the opportunity to audition for Bon Jovi by be ing over the weight limit by 230 plus lbs.\n\n\n\nDescription\nTHE GREATES T HEAVY METAL BAND EVER!\n\n\nArtists We Also Like\nVan Halen\, Def Leppar d\, RATT\, Bon Jovi\, Scorpians\, to name a few..\n(Source: www.steelpant herrocks.com)\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T233000 DTSTAMP:20141007T193233Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ok-go/ SUMMARY:OK GO DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFormed as a quartet in Chicago in 1998 and relocated to Los Angeles three years later\, OK Go (Damian Kulash\, Tim Nordwind\, Dan Konopka\, Andy Ross) have spent their career in a steady state of tran sformation. The four songs of the all-new Upside Out EP represent the firs t preview of Hungry Ghosts\, due out in the fall on the band’s own Parac adute. This is the band’s fourth full-length and the newest addition to a curriculum vitae filled with experimentation in a variety of mediums.  The band worked with longtime producer and friend Dave Fridmann (Flaming L ips\, Weezer\, MGMT)\, while also enlisting a new collaborator in Los Ange les\, veteran Tony Hoffer\, (Beck\, Phoenix\, Foster the People) to create their most comfortable and far-reaching songs yet. Building on (and decon structing) 15 years of pop-rock smarts\, musical friendship\, and band-of- the-future innovations the EP\, Upside Out\, offers a concise overview of forthcoming Hungry Ghosts’ melancholic fireworks (“The Writing’s on the Wall”)\, basement funk parties (“Turn Up The Radio”)\, IMAX-size d choruses (“The One Moment”)\, and space-age dance floor bangers (“ I Won’t Let You Down”).  Drawn from the same marching orders issued t o big-hearted happiness creators as Queen\, T. Rex\, The Cars or Cheap Tri ck\, and a lifetime of mixed tapes exchanged by lifelong music fans\, Upsi de Out is a reaffirmation of the sounds and ideas that brought the band to gether in the first place. The four songs provide an assured kick-off to a new sequence of interconnected performances\, videos\, dances\, and wild\ , undreamt fun.  “As the band has evolved over the last 15 years\, the creative palette we work with has expanded in so many unexpected and grati fying directions\,” says frontman Damian Kulash. “This record feels li ke it’s the musical manifestation of that — like we can speak in a cle arer voice when we are playing in a bigger sandbox. Just as the band’s w hole project became clearer to us as we learned to find more homes for our creativity — we triangulated it from more directions. And\, I think the music itself has gotten more focused for similar reasons. We went in with fewer preconceptions of who we are or what our sound is\, and came out wi th a record that sounds much more uniquely our own because of it.”  Con tinuing a career that includes viral videos\, New York Times op-eds\, a ma jor label split and the establishment of a DIY trans-media mini-empire\, c ollaborations with pioneering dance companies and tech giants\, animators and Muppets\, OK Go continue to fearlessly dream and build new worlds in a time when creative boundaries have all but dissolved. \n(Source: Agent P rovided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T233000 DTSTAMP:20141015T175608Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/breaking-benjamin-un-plugged/ SUMMARY:Breaking Benjamin Un-Plugged SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Website: www.shallowbay.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/Break ingBenjamin\nTwitter: twitter.com/breakingbenj\nWatch: www.youtube.com/u ser/shallowbaytv LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T223000 DTSTAMP:20140819T190154Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steven-wright/ SUMMARY:Steven Wright DESCRIPTION:Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ErMolRE8M CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141017T233000 DTSTAMP:20140804T190044Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/amon-amarth/ SUMMARY:Amon Amarth DESCRIPTION:Website: amonamarth.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialA monAmarth\nWatch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z3spJ_z3Es LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T233000 DTSTAMP:20140829T152659Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/doctor-dirty-john-valby/ SUMMARY:Doctor Dirty - John Valby DESCRIPTION:Website: www.johnvalby.com/index.html\n18+ W/ID ONLY! NO EXCEP TIONS! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141019T231500 DTSTAMP:20140809T200645Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mayday-parade/ SUMMARY:Mayday Parade DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  In early 2013\, the band—Derek Sanders [vocals\ , keyboards\, acoustic guitar]\, Jeremy Lenzo [bass\, vocals]\, Alex Garci a [lead guitar]\, Jake Bundrick [drums\, vocals]\, and Brooks Betts [rhyth m guitar]—rented a beach house in Panacea\, FL. For a month\, they simpl y wrote songs without any distractions. Emerging from the creative exile\, they hit the studio with friends and producers Kenneth Mount and Zack Ode m with a clear and cohesive vision for album number four.  "Monsters In T he Closet is a little bit of everything we love about Mayday Parade and mo re\," declares Derek. "We try to expand our sound a little more outside wi th box with each record as we mature as a unit and become more comfortable in the studio. We didn't do anything drastically different. We know what works and what doesn't work\, and we enjoy the freedom to make music that want to hear. I'm proud to say that this is my favorite record we've done. "  That sentiment will undoubtedly carry over to the group's fervent fan base. These five musicians have honed their patented style with a distinct pop punch and a whole lot of real rock energy. It's simultaneously catchy and kinetic\, evincing evolution in the songwriting department. You can h ear it loud and clear on the unshakable first single.  Derek goes on\, "I started writing some of the songs on this album years ago\, so they are v ery close to my heart. It's wonderful to have ideas that evolve through ea ch stop of the process. Most of the songs are about love and life\, growin g up\, and all of the things we've learned along the way."  "When we reco rded A Lesson In Romantics\, we had only been a band for a little over a y ear\," the frontman admits. "We've obviously experienced so much. I've kno wn some of the guys in the band for over half of my life. We grew up playi ng together and appreciate the opportunity to do what we do. We try to wor k harder than anyone to keep our dream alive. Playing all over the word ha s not only helped us become better friends\, but better musicians as well. Our second album\, Anywhere But Here\, was a key experience for us. We tr ied a lot of new things and they didn't necessarily work out as we had hop ed. Recording that album showed us we could trust ourselves more and go wi th what we feel."  When Mayday Parade does what comes naturally\, sparks always fly. A Lesson In Romantics debuted at #8 on the Billboard Heatseeke r's Chart\, holding a chart position for seventy weeks and laying the fram ework for the band's path to success. To date\, their album sales exceed 6 00\,000\, while track sales surpass 3\,000\,000. Their self-titled third o ffering entered the Billboard Top 200 at #12 in 2011\, and the band covere d Alternative Press. They've been a standout on the Punk Goes… series an d have crisscrossed the world on countless tours.  Now\, these Monsters a re loose\, and Mayday Parade stand poised for the biggest and brightest ch apter yet. "We want everyone to enjoy these songs as much as we do\," conc ludes Derek. "It means a lot to us\, and I know it will mean a lot to some people as well. We've been inspired by so many fans we've met. This is ju st as much for them as it is for ourselves. We're not stopping anytime soo n either. We're on this ride together."\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T224500 DTSTAMP:20140804T191939Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robin-trower/ SUMMARY:Robin Trower DESCRIPTION:Robin Trower (born Robin Leonard Trower\, 9 March 1945\, Catfor d\, South East London\, England) is an English rock guitarist who achieved success with Procol Harum during the 1960s\, and then again as the bandle ader of his own power trio.\nWebsite: www.trowerpower.com\nFacebook: www .facebook.com/RobinTrower CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141022T233000 DTSTAMP:20141017T163024Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thousand-foot-krutch/ SUMMARY:Thousand Foot Krutch DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSometimes the best way to move forward is to go back to the basics\, taking all of the raw energy and emotion of the past and channeling it into the present\, coupled with all of the progression and k nowledge obtained in the intermediary years. And that’s exactly what Tho usand Foot Krutch is doing on the aptly titled No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock s elling album\, The End Is Where We Begin\, which doesn’t just showcase t he group’s thunderous musical pursuits coming full circle with its most cutting edge album to date\, but also finds Canada’s favorite modern roc kers voluntarily walking away from record label life altogether (even afte r a slew of profitable offers came along) to reignite the passionate DIY w ork ethos that first emerged over a decade ago.\n“The End Is Where We Be gin summarizes everything we’ve been through as a band\, and where we ar e now- the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another\,” confid es front man and principal songwriter\, Trevor McNevan. “We’ve been th rough every transition you could face as a band in the past year\, aside f rom the band line up\, and our entire team couldn’t be more excited. Aga inst all odds\, not to mention some pretty lucrative record contracts\, we ’re following what we feel is the right thing for us to do\, and at the end of the day\, that’s our responsibility. We’re very thankful to hav e the support and trust we do with our audience\; they’re as much a part of our team\, as anyone else. We’re growing together\, and look forwar d to each new step we take together.”\n For those who’ve been followi ng the Ontario-bred players since their formation in 1998\, it’s been a continuously escalating highlight reel that includes best-selling albums\, top Active Rock hits (including “Let The Sparks Fly\,” “War of Chan ge” and “Light Up The Sky” from The End Is Where We Begin)\, plus a slew of soundtrack slots. In fact\, the group has literally infiltrated ev ery facet of pop culture\, from ongoing ESPN appearances\, to various NASC AR\, MLB\, NHL\, WWE and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl)\, alo ng with the “GI Joe” movie trailer\, WGN-TV’s “Smallville” and E A Sports’ NHL 2010 and 2013 video games.\n That trend is continuing at breakneck speed with the new project\, which even prior to hitting streets \, found the lead single “Let The Sparks Fly” and fellow adrenaline-in fused rockers “War of Change” and “Light Up the Sky” picked up by ESPN. The tracks also serve as the ultimate tone setters for the sonic exp losions contained within The End Is Where We Begin\, which could be consid ered the ultimate Thousand Foot Krutch mix-tape showcasing a myriad of ful l-throttled personalities.\n “If I had to use one word to describe the sound of this record\, I would say ‘uninhibited\,’” ponders McNevan. “From the beginning\, the architecture of this record was different fro m the others. I knew this one was something special when I felt the need to go back- back to just sitting on the bed with a guitar with no outside voices- and being inspired by just the simple possibilities. The past song s and records have always been honest- that’s something very true to our hearts as musicians and always will be- but this was something different.  There’s something that happens when you turn the sound down and just l isten. I’ll never forget those moments.”\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141023T233000 DTSTAMP:20140804T193431Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/courtney-barnett-san-fermin/ SUMMARY:Courtney Barnett & San Fermin DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYCourtney Barnett:\n  After years toiling away as a gu itarist in other-people’s bands\, Courtney Barnett finally gained the co urage to step out as a solo artist less than two years ago. Gathering toge ther a bunch of like minded friends\, she recorded a debut EP of rambling garage pop and began life as a front-woman.  That EP ‘I’ve Got A Frie nd Called Emily Ferris” received glowing reviews in her home country of Australia but that trickle of critical acclaim turned into a river of prai se upon the release of her second EP “How To Carve A Carrot Into A Rose ”.  While the sprawling guitar jams of her band “The Courtney Barnett s” barely hide her remarkable pop sensibility it’s Courtney’s honest y\, wit and unique turn of phrase that set her apart from the rest. Review s range from calling her “The next queen of Australian rock and roll” to just wanting to be mates with her\, “I’ve only ever met her once bu t I can tell she’s a legend.”\nSan Fermin:\n  San Fermin is the work of Brooklyn composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone. His self-titled de but album is strongly influenced by his unique background in classical mus ic\, which includes a job assisting composer/arranger Nico Muhly.  After finishing his musical studies at Yale\, Ludwig-Leone wrote the album in si x weeks while holed up in a studio on the mountainous border between Alber ta and British Columbia. He focused on life?s top-shelf issues – youth\, nostalgia\, anxiety\, unrequited love – and tied these vast themes to d ifferent characters through vocal contributions from longtime friend Allen Tate\, as well as Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius.  The first tra ck released from the album\, “Sonsick\,” tackles many of these larger themes head-on. ”It’s like a panic attack disguised as a birthday part y\,” Ludwig-Leone says. ”I realized that the most intense moments are the ones in which conflicting emotional worlds exist inside you\, equally\ , at once.”(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T233000 DTSTAMP:20140922T182758Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/less-than-jake/ SUMMARY:Less Than Jake DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n \;\nChris - Vocals/Guitar Roger - Bassist/Guit ar JR - Saxophone Buddy - Trombone Vinnie - Drums\n \;\nPlaying mus ic is about moments. A collection of great moments defines an amazing reco rd. An avalanche of powerful moments tumbles into an engaging live show. T he moment when band and fan become one and the same\, the moment of intera ction\, is the type of moment that lasts forever.\nTwenty years into its p ioneering journey\, Gainesville\, Fla.\, natives Less Than Jake – compri sed of lyricist/drummer Vinnie Fiorello\, vocalist/guitarist Chris DeMakes \, vocalist/bassist Roger Manganelli\, saxophonist Peter “JR” Wasilews ki\, and trombonist Buddy Schaub – have had their fair share of moments. For a band obsessed with interacting with its fans\, both online and afte r shows\; for a band that is so concerned with making sure the fan gets th e perfect experience\, with well-known hijinks in every live performance\; for a band with seemingly unlimited creativity in the form of physical pr oducts\, from custom-made cereal boxes to unique vinyl packaging\; and for a band that is so passionate when writing new music\, 20 years begins to seem like an even longer amount of time. A lot of moments add up over two decades – teenagers grow into men over two decades – dare we say\, thi ngs change?\n(Source: www.lessthanjake.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141024T230000 DTSTAMP:20141023T165310Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primus-and-the-chocolate-factory / SUMMARY:Primus and The Chocolate Factory SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n \;\n"Tommy the Cat." "John the Fisherman." "Jer ry Was A Race Car Driver." "My Name is Mud." "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver." Yessiree\, Primus is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and ori ginal rock music of the 1990's. And now\, the definitive Primus line-up - singer/bassist Les Claypool\, guitarist Larry LaLonde\, and drummer Tim Al exander - is back together and planning on getting the worldwide masses bo bbing up and down in unison once more. \n(Source: Facebook)\nWatch: www. youtube.com/user/officialprimus\nWebsite: primusville.com CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T230000 DTSTAMP:20140819T194024Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/amy-schumer/ SUMMARY:Amy Schumer DESCRIPTION:Website: www.amyschumer.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/AmySc humerWatch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAbsP_Cy_iA\n \; CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141025T233000 DTSTAMP:20141002T152222Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/you-me-at-six/ SUMMARY:You Me At Six DESCRIPTION:Website: www.youmeatsix.co.uk\nWatch: www.youtube.com/youmeat sixofficial\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/youmeatsix LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141026T233000 DTSTAMP:20140924T013627Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arch-enemy/ SUMMARY:Arch Enemy DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“The greatest challenge for me is to keep improvin g every aspect of the compositions and arrangements\,” says Arch Enemy f ounder/guitarist Michael Amott about new album\, War Eternal. “I’m alw ays searching for ‘the perfect Arch Enemy song.’ When I started the ba nd in 1995 I had the idea to create the most heavy melodic band of all tim e.”  And he did. Over the course of 19 years\, Arch Enemy\, under Amott ’s guidance\, crafted 10 acclaimed full-lengths\, dominated sales charts \, and toured the globe. If Amott were a smart man\, he’d retire now to some tropical island with his favorite Michael Schenker records in tow and the setting sun on his face. But neither he nor Arch Enemy are done. Not by a long shot.   With guitarist Nick Cordle and vocalist Alissa White-G luz replacing Amott’s younger brother Christopher and long-time frontwom an Angela Gossow in 2012 and 2014 respectively\, War Eternal is Arch Enemy reborn. “Changes in the band lineup are hardly ever looked upon favorab ly by the fans\,” Amott acknowledges\, “which I completely understand. Nonetheless\, it does happen and the changes that have been made in the A rch Enemy camp were necessary in order for the band to survive and keep go ing. I love the energy of working with new people and Alissa and Nick have certainly brought a lot of talent and enthusiasm to the band!”  In Cor dle\, Amott has a quick-fingered\, high-energy sideman. A guitarist he can trade wicked licks\, sick riffs\, and wild solos with. Cordle’s first a ppearance in Arch Enemy was on the “Under Black Flags We March” video (from 2011’s Khaos Legions). War Eternal marks the ex-Arsis six-stringer ’s full-length debut. “Nick was my first choice as he ticks all the ri ght boxes for Arch Enemy with his musicality and technicality as well as h is personality and dedication.”  When Amott recruited Angela Gossow to front Arch Enemy for the Wages of Sin effort\, he changed extreme metal fo rever. With White-Gluz\, he has a new weapon. She’s a vertiable firebran d on War Eternal\, her unrelenting roar\, cruel rasp\, and unique looks th e mark of a woman ready to conquer the world. “My goal is to keep Arch E nemy alive and thriving!” White-Gluz exclaims. “I want to open a whole new chapter for Arch Enemy\, powerful and diverse\, all the while respect ing the legions of fans that love traditional Arch Enemy. Fans can expect loads of pure fucking metal.”  At 13 tracks\, War Eternal is the quinte ssential Arch Enemy album. It’s both a nostalgic nod to the band’s pas t (“Never Forgive\, Never Forget”\, “No More Regrets”) and stunnin g example of what’s possible in the future (“Down to Nothing”\, “T ime is Black”). But if there’s a standout track—a spearhead—it’s the title track. Unveiled to the world on Youtube\, “War Eternal” mar ches defiantly against the mundane\, two raised fists to the constraints o f society and the cage it desperately tries to put on us all. In it\, Whit e-Gluz proves she’s the next generation of great\, while Amott and the r est of Arch Enemy play as if ”War Eternal” is their last song. That ”War Eternal” amassed an astonishing 1.5 million views the first 10 da ys is telling of its conviction and power. “There are a lot of details i n this album that excite me as a songwriter and guitarist\,” Amott grins . “Personally\, I’ve pushed myself harder as player on War Eternal and feel I’ve gone to another level this time\, which is very rewarding. I actually think the whole band has kicked everything up a notch or two.”   Produced by the band and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth\, Par adise Lost) at Fascination Street Studio\, the Swedes’ 10th full-length is unrelentingly brutal yet remarkably polished. “We could afford any bi g name producer at this stage in the game\,” says Amott. “Having the b and produce the album was a natural and logical way of working for us at t his point. It was critical that we bring out the true Arch Enemy sound\, t he essence of the band on this record and who knows that better than us? J ens Bogren did an outstanding mixing and mastering the album. It was my fi rst time working with him and I am more than impressed with his talent.”   Expect Arch Enemy to wage war throughout 2014 in support of War Eternal . Remember\, change is inevitable. War is eternal!(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141028T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141028T233000 DTSTAMP:20140913T013017Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lettuce/ SUMMARY:Live For Live Music Presents: Lettuce DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  After celebrating their 20th anniversary as moder n day rulers of old school funk\, the Brooklyn-based juggernaut Lettuce is not showing any signs of slowing. Having blown up stages from coast to co ast last year\, ranging from The Fillmore in San Francisco to Terminal 5 i n NYC\, Bonnaroo to Pemberton and all points in-between\, Lettuce is poise d to continue their rapid growth throughout 2014.  “We’re more togeth er and set to crush than ever before\,” says drummer and chief songwrite r Adam Deitch of the all-star group that he and his accomplished band-mate s cut their teeth with back in their Berklee School of Music days. That mu ch history\, along with the A-list crop of projects that each member has t aken on away from Lettuce\, gives the group a bottomless well of musical i deas and unrivaled chemistry—in fact\, referring to themselves as a band of brothers. “I was in a practice room at 16 with these guys\, and it a ll clicked\,” says lead bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes. “We all felt rhythms in similar ways. We were all about the pocket from day one.”  “People tend to look at funk as a one-trick pony\," says Deitch\, "but w e aim to smash those limits by drawing on a range of styles that can be tr aced from the early ’60s through the early ’80s\, incorporating plenty of modern hip-hop sensibilities—heavy bass\, kick and snare—along the way. Having evolved and refocused\, without ever dropping the beat\, Lett uce is getting ready to take audiences to the cosmos with a high-octane Fa ll tour. “Lettuce is like a Learjet that wasn’t getting clearance from the tower\,” says Jesus. “But we’re done just rolling around on the runway.” They’re not asking for permission\, so put your tray tables in their full\, upright and locked position. This plane’s itching for li ft off.  Lettuce released a limited edition ‘45 featuring “Don’t Be Afraid To Try” with singer Alecia Chakour (who is also touring with the band) this March\, and are recording a new full-length record this fall. So be on the lookout for new music and a guaranteed PARTY!\n(Source: www. facebook.com/LettuceFunk/info) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141030T233000 DTSTAMP:20141023T194949Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirty-heads/ SUMMARY:Dirty Heads DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe Sound of Change can’t come from external force s\, it has to emanate from within. For Dirty Heads\, evolution beyond thei r reggae-rock roots has developed over time and is manifested on their new album “Sound of Change.” Due out summer 2014 via Five Seven Music\, t he album boasts some of the groups’ most diverse and ambitious work to d ate. “Sound of Change” takes a literal meaning with the production of this album\, as the band links up with Grammy award winning producer Supa Dups (Nina Sky\, Bruno Mars)\,Buddah Shampoo (Ty Dolla $ign)\, Niles (o f hip hop duo\, The Cataracs)\, Ward 21(311\, Major Lazer reggae collabor ators) and long-time friend and collaborator\,Rome (Sublime).\nThe feel-g ood vibe associated with their sound was not forgotten. Sonically\, “Sou nd of Change” amps up the groundwork laid by previous albums. Fine-tuned alternative choruses work harmoniously with hip-hop influenced production that seams the songs together. Universal themes of compassion\, reflectio n and happiness are at the core of “Sound of Change.” “We wanted the songs on this album to touch on the things we deeply care about and the p eople we are inside” front man Jared (Dirty J) Watson asserts\, “but then we want to address the other side – when the weekend comes and we need to let go and just rage.” Who can’t relate to that feeling?\n(Sou rce: www.dirtyheads.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141031T233000 DTSTAMP:20141021T172853Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noche-de-los-muertos/ SUMMARY:Noche De Los Muertos DESCRIPTION:Halloween Event! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T233000 DTSTAMP:20140809T214951Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/killswitch-engage/ SUMMARY:Killswitch Engage DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  Sometimes\, a much-loved and highly successful ba nd needs to shake things up a bit to keep things fresh and interesting for their fans and for themselves\, all the while retaining the signature son ic hallmarks that have defined their sound.  For their upcoming sixth alb um\, Massachusetts metal pioneers Killswitch Engage reunited with original singer Jesse Leach\, whose vocals and lyrics on 2002's landmark Alive or Just Breathing are fan-favorite qualities and part of what helped put KsE on the map as one of the most important bands of the '00s metal revival. P oll KsE fans and ask which album they like best and Alive or Just Breathin g is usually right at the top of the list.  Call it coming full circle\, returning to their roots or coming home again. Whatever the case and no ma tter what you choose to label it\, Leach's return to the fold is welcomed and anticipated by all involved\, from the band members themselves to the fans. Leach is a fitting piece of the KsE puzzle. KsE enjoyed a decade of success with Leach's replacement Howard Jones\, who has moved on amicably.   "This change is very exciting\," the band said upon announcing Leach's triumphant return. "We know you're going to love it. This is truly a new e ra in KsE history and it is ready to shred your face off. So\, please help us in welcoming Jesse back into the KsE family\; he is a rare and great t alent\, a fact that older KsE fans have known for years. Here is to a kill er new record and a bright future. The five of us cannot wait to write thi s record and play shows together and bring that feeling to our fans. It's been far too long."  KsE burst onto the scene with the genre-defining Ali ve or Just Breathing\, notching a Grammy nomination in 2005 for the title track from 2004's gold-certified The End of Heartache and following up tha t landmark album with the Gold-selling As Daylight Dies and an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live along with gracing the covers of countless metal and rock magazines around the world.  Through the '00s\, KsE adopted a versat ile\, non-stop touring schedule. The band's road history includes two trek s on Ozzfest\, stints on Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos\, as they have tha t rare ability to straddle the line between the metal and alternative scen es by touring with Slayer and Mastodon as easily as My Chemical Romance an d Underoath.  However\, KsE have never coasted on the wave of prior succe sses\, which saw them become one of the premier\, most successful bands to emerge from the so-called New Wave of American metal. With Leach back at the vocal helm and behind the mic and a renewed sense of what they want to accomplish\, what once was is brand new again and 2012 (and beyond) looks to be another exciting year (and decade) for Killswitch Engage.(Source: F acebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141102T231500 DTSTAMP:20141029T180014Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/love-theft/ SUMMARY:Love and Theft DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nACM\, CMA\, and CMT-nominated duo Love and Theft\, m ade up of singer/songwriters Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson\, fir st hit the scene with their runaway Top 10 single\, “Runaway.” They fo llowed it up with their #1 platinum single\, “Angel Eyes\,” from their self-titled album from RCA Records Nashville. The album also yielded the breakout hits “If You Ever Get Lonely\,” “Running Out of Air\,” an d fan-favorite “Amen.” Their new single\, “Night That You’ll Never Forget\,” is the first single from their new album due later this year. Celebrated for the distinctive style\, sparkling harmonies\, and sonic de pth\, Love and Theft is currently hard at work on their next album with pr oducer Josh Leo (Alabama) and can be seen on tour throughout the country.\ n(Source: www.loveandtheft.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T233000 DTSTAMP:20141024T170049Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/celebrating-harts-life/ SUMMARY:Celebrating Hart's Life DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T233000 DTSTAMP:20140904T190549Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/majestic-fk-tour-featuring-kill- noise/ SUMMARY:The Majestic As F**k Tour: Featuring Kill The Noise DESCRIPTION:Listen: www.soundcloud.com/killthenoise\nFacebook: www.facebo ok.com/killthenoise\n18+ W/ID ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T230000 DTSTAMP:20141014T171941Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/emblem3/ SUMMARY:Emblem3 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n\nIngredients include: a splash of Sunshine\, a dash of champagne\, a dazzling flower and a few drops of rain\, memorabl e nights\, looking up at the stars\, dreams of bright lights and fancy car s\, but A humble mindset with a confident heart\, are all we need to kick start this art.  "We do this because we don't know what else to do\, In t he past few years I feel like we`ve gotten so lost in the sound of music t hat we couldn't find our way out if we wanted to. Its almost like we`ve re ached this enlightened\, eternal bond\, Like a silent connection shared wi th and through sound. Its life."- Emblem3  The california sun streaming t hrough the curtains is our alarm clock. The smoke from the over cooked cin namon rolls awakens the fire alarm which sends a piercing\, yet constant b eeping sound through out the house\, we recognize the intense pulse of the alarm and instinctively beat box to its rhythm. Its the horns\, the siren s\, the rhythm of the tides rollin\, the over tones of life in general tha t generate the proper environment for this self-sustaining system of inspi ration (Emblem3) to flourish. A sound birthed somewhere in the midst of Th e confusion of society and the simplicity of nature. The best of both worl ds including the raw serenity nature provides as well as the up beat color s of the city.  When people ask what we sound like we usually tell them w hat Fat Daniel from Kiss-FM said after "E3" won the Orange County Battle o f the bands. " Its like Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz had a baby and LIL WAY NE was baby sitting." Interesting. But the real question here is why the h ell would Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson let LIL WAYNE baby sit there kid?  When that sexy\, seductive saxophone dirty dances with the rhythms of the percussion and bass and align soundly with the bounce of the reggae yet sl ightly jazzy guitar\, it creates the perfect foundation for the lyrical ge nius and rhythmic patterns of the hip-hop vocals. Add a catchy hook with a perfect three part harmony and there you have it. the protons\, electrons and neutron placed together in the perfect way to create a beautiful ener gy\, a beautiful\,unique\, distinct new sound.   Fresh to the industry\, We strive for success. Not the Typical money women cars glory and power ki nd\, But rather to share our art to the world. There is no greater joy the n making people happy while doing what you love. To us that is success.\n\ n\n \n(Source: Agent Provided)\n\n\n  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141114T233000 DTSTAMP:20141022T154734Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/evening-govt-mule/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: Gov't Mule DESCRIPTION:Biography\n Double album is first release in four years and fe atures Elvis Costello\, Dr. John\, Ben Harper\, Toots Hibbert\, Glenn Hugh es\, Jim James\, Myles Kennedy\, Dave Matthews\, Grace Potter\, Vintage Tr ouble's Ty Tayler and Steve Winwood. Few bands have a reputation for maki ng music as consistently honest\, organic and daring as Gov't Mule. Now th e enduring group fronted by visionary singer-guitarist Warren Haynes retur ns with their first album in four years - their Blue Note Records debut Sh out!\, a breath-taking\, exploratory double-disc set to be released on Sep tember 24. "This album puts a spotlight on the songs and the way that we interpret them\, which hinges on the unique chemistry we've developed as a band\," explains Haynes\, who along with Mule co-founder and drummer Matt Abts\, multi-instrumentalist Danny Louis and bassist Jorgen Carlsson char ted Shout!'s adventurous contours. Shout!'s second disc shines a beam on a guest list of famed interpreters Elvis Costello\, Dr. John\, Ben Harper\ , Toots Hibbert\, Glenn Hughes\, Jim James\, Myles Kennedy\, Dave Matthews \, Grace Potter\, Vintage Trouble's Ty Taylor and Steve Winwood\, who each delivered an alternate vocal performance of one of the first disc's new G ov't Mule tunes. "No one's done this before\, which is exciting\," says H aynes\, "but it's even more exciting actually listening to these artists s ing our songs. Their performances bring new ideas\, energy and sometimes e ven different meanings to every number." The inventive and incendiary mus ical performances throughout both discs spring from the jazz-like philosop hy and creative language the Mule's members have developed together. They' re the rare rock ‘n' roll group with an improvisational heartbeat\, whic h allows all four musicians to expand on the songs' themes in non-formulai c ways. That quality distinguishes the finest jazz\, blues and rock record ings of the '50s and '60s\, but is largely absent in modern music. On Sho ut! it's audible from the ground up - starting with the Technicolor propul sion of the Abts-Carlsson rhythm section. Their flexible interplay in the studio and on stage\, where both musicians amp up their already aggressive \, freewheeling approach to providing the sonic foundation of the band\, i s essential to Gov't Mule's reputation as a living\, breathing ensemble. D rummer Abts has the courage and the chops to extrapolate with the other ba nd members\, pushing\, pulling and accenting his rhythms as each performan ce evolves. And while Carlsson's bass always keeps its essential snarl\, h e's among the few players in modern rock that varies his tone and approach to best serve each song. Although Louis' primary role in Gov't Mule is k eyboardist\, his guitar playing has expanded to the point where he often p lays the instrument for a third of the band's live sets. On Shout! he step s even further into the role of Haynes' six-string foil\, with their contr asting styles frequently adding yet another dimension to the album. Sever al numbers were cut with Haynes and Louis simultaneously on guitar\, inclu ding the romantic "Captured\," which shares a shimmering ebb and flow with classic Neil Young &\; Crazy Horse. Louis even takes the brash\, ring ing fret board solo on the Clash-inspired "Funny Little Tragedy." And he s teps up his contributions as a background singer\, adding vocal support to five songs. And Haynes\, of course\, remains one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era\, effortlessly cross-pollinatin g genres and unfurling solos that broil with passion in his distinctive\, signature style. Today\, Gov't Mule have become a human encyclopedia of g reat American music even while adding to that cannon. And through it all H aynes has served as not only the group's captain\, but as a beacon of crea tivity and excellence that inspires fans and fellow musicians. Shout! cam e to life in a Connecticut studio where the band initially regrouped to re ignite their collective flame\, and ended up cutting the bulk of the album \, with Haynes\, his bandmates and longtime Mule collaborator Gordie Johns on producing various cuts. Three songs - the reggae-based "World Boss\," t he psychedelic dreamscape "Whisper In Your Soul" and the blues-rocker "Don e Got Wise" - were recorded at Jorgen Carlsson's Rogers Boat Studios in Ca lifornia\, with Carlsson and studio co-owner Steve Holroyd engineering. I n reflection\, Haynes offers that Gov't Mule's journey has been full of su rprises. "There's no way I could have anticipated the way we'd grow when w e started\," Haynes remarks. "Everyone in Gov't Mule brings their own pers onality to the music\, and we're always looking for opportunities to expan d and excite ourselves. Shout! is proof of that\, as well as an album I co uld never have predicted we'd make even five years ago." In 2000\, when f ounding bassist Allen Woody passed away\, Haynes and Abts discussed the po ssibility of putting Gov't Mule out to pasture. Instead the band went on t o become part of the tradition they had always intended to honor. "That\, " says Haynes\, "is something we could only have dreamed to achieve and ne ver expected in a million years."\n(Source: Agent Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T233000 DTSTAMP:20141028T154048Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/johnny-marr/ SUMMARY:Johnny Marr DESCRIPTION:Biography\nThe early 1980s weren’t the best of times to be an aspiring guitar player. Twenty years earlier\, the head of Decca records\ , Dick Rowe\, had made the biggest A&\;R gaff in pop history with the l egendary clanger “Guitar groups are on their way out\, Mr Epstein”. Bu t in 1982\, Rowe’s apocalyptic prophecy suddenly sounded frighteningly r eal. After the initial roar and storm of punk\, British pop music had succ umbed to a synthesizer-driven pursuit of new waves and new romanticisms. I n an age of Vienna’s\, Tainted Love’s and Too Shy’s\, the pure sound of six-stringed\, melodic pop – be it as amorous as The Beatles\, as la scivious as The Stones or as giddy as T.Rex – was fast becoming a lost c ause with few willing to fight its corner.\nThat all changed with Johnny M arr.\nBorn in Manchester on Halloween 1963\, of Irish heritage\, Marr’s earliest musical memories are the get-togethers of his extended family\, p erhaps – as his early guitar idol Marc Bolan would sing – dancing hims elf out of the womb to the traditional strains of Black Velvet Band. As a child he’d be spellbound by his parents’ record collection: the forlor n dramas of Del Shannon\, the prison doldrums of Johnny Cash and the heart -popping bliss of his mother’s Four Tops singles. All these influences w ould linger at the back of the boy Marr’s brain\, waiting for the comman d to attack his finger tips at a later date.\nThat date finally came durin g the early summer of 1982 when Marr\, just 18 years-old\, formed The Smit hs after seeking out the reclusive and elusive Stretford poet\, Morrissey. Musically\, the sound of The Smiths was a guitar noise nostalgically fami liar yet equally dumbfounding in its pristine newness. The tunes were gian t\, euphoric and instantaneous but woven together with such nimble flair i t appeared as if the guitar was playing Marr instead of the other way roun d. Lost for words\, early critics of the day undersold him with the words “jingle” and “jangle” when\, had they tried\, they might better ha ve described the sound of Johnny Marr as that of Van Gogh’s Starry Night in angry animation. Or the echo of diamonds raining down upon zinc-plated cobblestones. Or the sound of kitchen cutlery bouncing off a gaffer-taped Telecaster (which\, ridiculous as it sounds\, is how Marr achieved some o f the resonant clangs in This Charming Man.)\nThroughout The Smiths’ fiv e year lifespan between the summers of 1982 and 1987\, Marr continually ch allenged not only pop conventions but his skills as a player and a compose r. Crucially\, he and Morrissey formed The Smiths as a songwriting partner ship in the great Brill Building tradition of Leiber and Stoller. His ambi tion\, first and foremost\, was to write great music: the fact that he cou ld execute the tunes inside his head with unmatched grace was simply an ad ded blessing. As a composer\, Marr’s greatest Smiths triumphs were those which weakened the knees with melancholic splendour – Half A Person\, O scillate Wildly\, Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me and their mos t celebrated cri de couer There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. As a playe r\, the biggest feathers in Marr’s Smiths cap were those which smacked t he gob with their sonic ingenuity – the shuddering How Soon Is Now?\, th e devil’s jig of Bigmouth Strikes Again and not least the wah-wah hurric ane of The Queen Is Dead. Paired with Morrissey’s generation-defining wo rds of love and hate\, wit and wisdom\, sorrow and greater sorrow still\, Marr was to become half of the most influential British songwriting partne rship since… (need it even be said\, Mr Epstein?).\nBy the time The Smit hs disbanded in 1987\, they’d made four classic albums\, none entering t he charts lower than number two: 1984′s The Smiths\, 1985′s Meat Is Mu rder (UK number one)\, 1986′s The Queen Is Dead (a longstanding perennia l of classic album polls\, voted the greatest album of the millennium by M elody Maker) and 1987′s Strangeways\, Here We Come (Marr’s personal fa vourite Smiths album). Across these\, and the group’s 17 singles\, Marr single-handedly revolutionised and renewed the potential for the guitar in popular music. Utilising his own influences from the past – a diverse g allery of heroes ranging from James Williamson (Iggy &\; The Stooges’ Raw Power) to Pentangle’s Bert Jansch (who he’d later play with on 20 00′s Crimson Moon)\, Bolan\, George Harrison and Keith Richards – Marr ’s innovations lit the touch paper for a full scale renaissance in Briti sh guitar groups which has yet to wane. From The Stone Roses through to Su ede\, Blur\, Radiohead\, Oasis\, The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys\, all r oads lead back to The Smiths. All roads lead back to Johnny Marr.\nBut the end of The Smiths was only the end of the beginning for Johnny Marr\, now a veteran guitar hero at the age of just 23. It’s a sadly misconstrued myththat after the break up of The Smiths\, Marr became a ubiquitous gun-f or-hire\, rock’n’roll’s eternal “special guest star” on an infin ite number of projects. In reality\, Marr carried on doing what he did bes t: playing guitar in a group. Though he’s always lent a helping hand to friends when time permits – co-writing and playing on ‘90s hit singles for Kirsty MacColl (Walking Down Madison) and Billy Bragg (Sexuality) – Marr has spent every year since The Smiths as a fully-fledged member of a t least one band. No fair-weather session man\, Marr has always prided him self on being part of the essential weaponry to whichever gang initiates h im into their midst: The Pretenders (1987-89)\, The The (1988-93)\, Electr onic (1988-?) Modest Mouse (2005-08) and The Cribs (2008-?). If you didn ’t know better\, you’d swear Marr had planned his mercurial career pur ely to give Rock Family Tree scribe Pete Frame a migraine.\nCombining the architecture of the two greatest Manchester groups to respectively emerge out of the ‘70s (Joy Division/New Order) and ‘80s (The Smiths)\, Elect ronic mixed the sequencer with the guitar\, the nightclub with the bedroom \, Saturday nights with Sunday mornings to define the city’s soundtrack for the ‘90s. Marr’s prestigious collaboration with Bernard Sumner beg an with a quartet of immaculate pop singles\, occasionally aided by Pet Sh op Boy Neil Tennant: Getting Away With It\, Get The Message (still Marr’ s favourite out of all the records he’s made)\, Feel Every Beat and Disa ppointed. Against a shared back-breaking weight of past baggage\, Marr and Sumner found a musical equilibrium which exceeded individual expectations of both. By the group’s second and third albums\, Raise The Pressure (1 996) and Twisted Tenderness (1999)\, Electronic began defying the constrai nts of their name to become\, however accidental or ironic\, another great Manchester guitar band.\nSince Marr’s friendship with The The’s Matt Johnson predated The Smiths (Marr would even kip on Johnson’s sofa durin g early Smiths’ sojourns to London in 1983) it seemed inevitable that th e two should finally work together. To promote 1989′s Mind Bomb (includi ng the top 20 hit The Beat(en) Generation)\, the group embarked on their T he The Vs. The World tour resulting\, in Marr’s own opinion\, in “some of the best shows I’ve ever played”. Equally\, he deems their next re cord\, 1993′s critically acclaimed Dusk\, one of the best of his career. A lyrically intense exorcism of Johnson’s recent bereavements\, Marr sp rinkled songs such as Slow Emotion Replay and Love Is Stronger Than Death with his own inimitably poignant Marrdust.\nPerhaps it was fate that a you ng Noel Gallagher was carrying a copy of The The’s Dusk the night he bum ped into Marr’s brother\, Iain\, in Manchester’s Hacienda. As somebody who’d been inspired to pick up a guitar by seeing The Smiths\, Noel pas sed on a demo of his group Oasis\, then in the process of getting signed. Johnny duly became Noel’s mentor\, helping Oasis find management and\, f amously\, “lending” Noel one of his hallowed Smiths guitars which\, as is now part of Gallagher folklore\, was possessed by the voodoo spirits o f great melody assuring his group’s destiny. Years later\, Marr would re turn to shake some action on Oasis’ 2002 number one album Heathen Chemis try.\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141121T231500 DTSTAMP:20140810T004925Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pierce-the-veil-and-sleeping-wit h-sirens/ SUMMARY:Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens DESCRIPTION:Pierce The Veil Website: piercetheveil.net\nPierce The Veil Tw itter: twitter.com/piercetheveil\nPierce The Veil Facebook: www.facebook .com/PierceTheVeil\nWatch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WumCI56iYUk\n \;\n Sleeping With Sirens Website: sleepingwithsirens.net\nSleeping With Siren s Twitter: twitter.com/SWStheband\nSleeping With Sirens Facebook: www.fa cebook.com/sleepingwithsirensband\nWatch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UwWYtL WEZg CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Armory\, 195 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United Sta tes GEO:42.656471;-73.762733 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 Washington Ave\, Albany \, NY\, 12210\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Armory:geo:42 .656471,-73.762733 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141124T233000 DTSTAMP:20141110T215137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eternal-enemies-tour-feat-emmure / SUMMARY:Eternal Enemies Tour Feat: Emmure DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIt's a respect issue and growing up in Queens\, NY y ou either have to kill or be killed. EMMURE have embraced this ideology and have grown stronger as a result. However\, instead of taking out their aggressions in negative ways they channeled their collective angst into t heir music to create a propulsive blend of unabashed aggression and intens ity that the youth across the world embrace with open arms.EMMURE keep it simple and straight-forward\, but this coupled with vocalist Frankie Palm eri's brutal openness and honesty connects to people on a level that few o thers can. Everyone has demons and dark sides to their lives\, but this gr oup shows that everyone deals with these types of issues and that there ar e productive ways to let it all out. EMMURE have gained the loyalty of t he metal community and legions of rabid fans\, but make no mistake if you disrespect them you will be left sleeping with the fishes.\n \n(Source: A gent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141125T233000 DTSTAMP:20140903T193817Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slayer/ SUMMARY:Slayer DESCRIPTION:Website: www.slayer.net/us/official-photos/5444\nFacebook: ww w.facebook.com/slayer/info\nTwitter : twitter.com/slayer\nWatch: www.you tube.com/user/slayer CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Armory\, 195 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United Sta tes GEO:42.656471;-73.762733 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 Washington Ave\, Albany \, NY\, 12210\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Armory:geo:42 .656471,-73.762733 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141126T233000 DTSTAMP:20141125T224658Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-webby/ SUMMARY:Chris Webby (This Show has been moved to 12/13 due to inclement wea ther) DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nChris Webby\, is an American rapper from Norwalk\, Connecticut. Chris Webby has released many mixtapes such as the DJ Dram a-hosted Bars On Me (2012) and his EPThere Goes the Neighborhood (2011 )\, which peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200. He has worked with various artists such as Freeway\, Mac Miller\, Joell Ortiz\, Big K.R.I .T.\,Method Man\, Prodigy\, Bun B\, and Kid Ink. In 2013 he and his lab el Homegrown Music signed a deal with eOne Music. He then released Homeg rown\, another EP\, in November 2013 and is now scheduled to release his d ebut studio album Chemically Imbalanced onOctober 28\, 2014.\n(Source: A gent Provided)\n \;\nDue to the impending storm and the bad traffic as sociated with Wednesday night's holiday traffic Chris Webby and Upstate Concert Hall management are rescheduling the show toSaturday\, December 1 3. All tickets sold will be honored. Or they can be redeemed at point of p urchase. Sorry for any inconvenience. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141128T233000 DTSTAMP:20141021T191222Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-veil-brides/ SUMMARY:Hot Topic Presents: Black Veil Brides With Falling In Reverse DESCRIPTION:Website: www.blackveilbrides.net\nFan Club: bvbarmy.com\nTwit ter: twitter.com/officialbvb \nFacebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilbrid es\nWebsite: fallinginreverse.com\nTwitter: twitter.com/firofficial\nFac ebook: www.facebook.com/fallinginreverseofficial LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141129T224500 DTSTAMP:20141110T175934Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/america/ SUMMARY:America DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe year 2011 marked the 40th Anniversary of perenni al classic-rock favorite America's debut self-titled album. Founding membe rs\, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek ) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized th eir way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song " A Horse With No Name”. America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their f irst #1 single. Forty years later\, these friends are still making music t ogether\, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless so und. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T233000 DTSTAMP:20141023T163435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/french-montana/ SUMMARY:French Montana DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe streets are talking: French Montana is one of th e hottest rappers in the game right now. And what the streets want\, the s treets shall get.\n The Bronx representing rapper waded through a fierce bidding war when several labels began taking interest. Among these\, were Def Jam\, Warner Bros. and Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. Yet\, when all w as said and done\, Montana came afloat announcing that he was ready to rid e the wave with hip hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Recor ds (via Interscope Records).\n The partnership\, made possible due to Bad Boy president Harve Pierre\, makes perfect sense. The label has earned a reputation of igniting the careers of bubbling street artists\, transformi ng them into steaming hot hip hop game changers\; a path which fit into Fr ench Montana’s vision.\n  Born Karim Kharbouch in Casablanca\, Morocco\ , Montana immigrated to New York City with his family at age 13. His paren ts\, seeking greater opportunity than what they could find in their native land\, settled in The Bronx. While fluent in French and Arabic\, Montana spoke only a small bit of English. However\, he quickly became acclimated to Bronx culture\, partly through his infatuation for hip-hop\; an obsessi on which would later become his profession.\n  “I just love hip-hop. [A t first] the rapping was just a hobby\,” explains Montana. “I figured out it was a career when I got my first check\, [after] I came out with th e Cocaine City DVD. It was a winner from the jump.”\n “Winning\,” i t was\; but Montana is no new jack that got lucky. This shot caller's come up dates back almost a decade. When street DVD's were king\, Montana's Co caine City series\, which he began dropping in 2002\, were grassroots vide o royalty. Featuring raw and uncut interviews with both up-and-coming and established artists like Jadakiss\, 50 Cent and Young Jeezy\, each volume was also interspersed with music from Montana himself. “The DVDs were al ways the plan for me to get on as far as rapping\,” says Montana. “It was a platform. It was a stepping stone.”\n The next step in his journe y to rap riches was solidifying his growing fanbase by dropping great musi c. Acclaimed projects including his Mac &\; Cheese and Coke Wave series of mixtapes established his rep as a hustler with legit rhyme skills that listeners could steadily gravitate to. Mixtapes\, viral videos and songs like “Choppa Choppa Down\,” featuring Waka Flocka Flame\, only heighte ned Montana’s buzz.\n That buzz was amplified with the release of his s ingle\, “Shot Caller\,” in 2011. The song became a runaway smash\, ear ning major airplay across the nation and certifying Montana as the next bi g rapper out of NYC. “I just caught on fire. They say every couple of ye ars someone comes and sweeps the streets\,” says Montana. “First it wa s DMX\, then it was 50. I guess it’s my turn now.”\n His decade long journey to the top has not come without its own set of trials and tribulat ions—the greatest of these\, a late night shooting of which Montana fell victim. All of his struggle\, as well as success\, will no doubt come to light on his debut album\, Excuse My French\, which is due out this year.\ n The album\, which is being executive produced by Diddy and Rick Ross\, with Harve Pierre serving as co-executive producer\, has already been name d by Complex Magazine as one of the “most anticipated albums of 2012.” The project features several guest appearances\, including: Max B\, Drake \, Rick Ross (and the rest of the Maybach Music Group)\, Bad Boy and of co urse his Coke Boys crew (Chinx Drugz\, Charlie Rock\, Cheeze and Flip). Pr oduction will be handled mostly by longtime collaborator Harry Fraud (“S hot Caller”).\n While the streets patiently await Montana’s highly an ticipated official debut\, he continues to stay in the mix. Having become highly sought after as a guest artist\, he has lent his talents to Rick Ro ss' smash street single\, "Stay Schemin\," as well as Akon's\, “Hurt Som ebody.” XXL Magazine recognized and placed Montana on the magazine’s a nnual Freshman Class list which highlights rappers on the rise. And recent ly\, Montana dropped yet another fiery mixtape\, Coke Boys 3. He plans to drop Mac &\; Cheese 3 in the near future.\n Following through on the e normous expectations he has built up for himself is a matter of keeping hi s ear to the streets. “I just pay attention to what people say\,” offe rs Montana\, who is currently a featured act on Drake’s Club Paradise To ur. “The people chose me. You can’t come out and say you hot. The peop le gotta choose you.”\n The people have spoken. Now please\, excuse Fre nch Montana as he cooks up more hits.\n(Source: www.frenchmontanamusic.com ) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141210T233000 DTSTAMP:20141107T170646Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/korn/ SUMMARY:KORN DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe members of Korn built an immortal bond back in 1 993 the first time that Jonathan Davis\, James "Munky" Shaffer\, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu\, and Brian "Head" Welch decided to make music as a unit. They shed blood\, sweat\, and tears in the studio and on stage\, fashionin g an undeniable\, unsettling\, and unique sound that would permanently alt er the course of rock music. After six seminal releases\, two Grammy Award wins\, countless sold out shows\, and eventually selling 35 million album s worldwide\, Head left the group in 2004 to face down the demons of addic tion on his own. Korn soldiered on\, permanently adding drummer Ray Luzier to the fold in 2007and releasing four more epic full-length releases\, mo st recently 2011's groundbreaking dubstep-metal hybrid The Path of Totalit y. In 2012\, a triumphant and tear-filled reunion happened on stage as the group headlined the Carolina Rebellion festival with Head reprising his l egendary part on "Blind." The initial bond came back into focus\, but it w as time to change the game again. It was time for their eleventh studio al bum The Paradigm Shift. Recorded with producer Don Gilmore [Linkin Park]\, it melds the group's ever-present spirit of innovation with their signatu re metallic catharsis\, paving the way for the future yet again.\n \n(Sou rce: Agent provided)\n \; CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Armory\, 195 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United Sta tes GEO:42.656471;-73.762733 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 Washington Ave\, Albany \, NY\, 12210\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Armory:geo:42 .656471,-73.762733 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141211T233000 DTSTAMP:20140819T182726Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gwar/ SUMMARY:GWAR DESCRIPTION:Website: gwar.net\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/gwar LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141213T233000 DTSTAMP:20141128T032838Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-webby-2/ SUMMARY:Chris Webby DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIn the past 5 years\, Chris Webby has released 10 full length projects\, 8 of which were given away completely for free. Al l of his releases have been known to cause a big splash. He was the first artist to ever crash the server at the largest online mixtape site\, Datpi ff.com (he was also the second to do it). Webby’s debut EP in 2012\, “There Goes The Neighborhood\,” not only topped the iTunes Hip-Hop cha rts within 24 hours of its release\, but also boasted the number one spot on the Billboard Heatseeker chart. His most recent release\, the mixtape T he Check Up\, reached platinum download status within the first week of re lease on one site alone. The numbers speak for themselves. Webby’s bod y of work has built him a large and notoriously loyal fan base. His online presence is massive. His widespread fan base not only continuously proves their ferocity online\, but through their support of his live shows\, res ulting 5 of his own nationwide tours. He has had sold out shows at famous venues from Webster Hall in New York to The Troubadour in LA. \n(Source: Agent Provided)\n*All tickets purchased for the 11/26 date will be honored * LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141214T224500 DTSTAMP:20141207T025424Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pat-benatar-neil-giraldo/ SUMMARY:Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Show is postponed. Stay tuned for new d ate. Ticket holders can hold tickets for new date or refund at point of pu rchase. DESCRIPTION: Show is postponed. Stay tuned for new date. Ticket holders  can hold tickets for new date or refund at point of purchase.\n \;\nWe bsite: benatargiraldo.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/benatargiraldo\nWatc h: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtYfnAusrDM CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141216T233000 DTSTAMP:20141216T171958Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckcherry/ SUMMARY:Buckcherry DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBuckcherry exude a sleazy\, sexy hard rock vibe that pays homage to classic rock ‘n’ roll tenets: decadence\, excess and l oose women. Formed in 1995 by frontman Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelso n in Los Angeles\, Buckcherry offer the same danger and strip-club titilla tion of an earlier L.A. band\, Guns N’ Roses. In subsequent years\, the Buckcherry lineup has fluctuated\, but Todd and Nelson have remained the t wo permanent members.\n(Source: Agent provided)\nWebsite: buckcherry.com\ nFacebook: www.facebook.com/buckcherry\nTwitter: twitter.com/Buckcherry LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141218T233000 DTSTAMP:20141210T181153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/matisyahu/ SUMMARY:Matisyahu DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n  Matisyahu first made a name for himself with his album Live at Stubbs\, and Youth quickly followed.  Both albums subseq uently went Gold and Youth was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reg gae Album. 2009¹s Light reached #1 on the Reggae Albums chart and staye d in the top spot for 34 weeks. His fourth studio album\, Spark Seeker\,  also debuted at #1 on the Reggae chart\, marked his relocation from Broo klyn to Los Angeles and found him working with Dr. Luke protégé KoOoL Ko jak.  Akeda (out June 3rd)\, Matisyahu's fifth studio\, was recorded i n Brooklyn's Studio G and produced by Dub Trio's Stu Brooks.  The materia l for the album was written both in Matisyahu's Los Angeles home and while on tour.  Matisyahu states\, This record and period of my life deal wi th madness\, listening for and following the inner intuitive voice\, a sma ll still sound.  This record deals with love\, with feelings of brokenne ss and humility\, with humanity\, struggle\, and sacrifice.\n(Source: Agen t Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141220T220000 DTSTAMP:20141017T205600Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/digitour-2014/ SUMMARY:DIGITOUR 2014 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141227T233000 DTSTAMP:20141210T181558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/machine-performs-pink-floyd/ SUMMARY:The Machine performs Pink Floyd DESCRIPTION:-Live Taping Policy--Audience recording of our concerts is enco uraged and appreciated\, and we would like our shows hosted on the Live Mu sic Archive. We reserve the right to ask that certain concerts not be uplo aded in case of official release or any other reason. \n \;\nBIOGRAPHY \nTHE MACHINE\, America’s top Pink Floyd show\, has forged a 25 year rep utation of excellence\, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd\, while creatin g another legacy all their own. Over the years\, The Machine has touched t he hearts and souls of many\, selling out theaters\, large clubs and casin os across North and Central America\, Europe and Asia. They have also appe ared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo\, Riverbend\, Gathering of the Vibes\, Buffalo's Artpark\, and Germany’s Rock of Ages.\nThe New York based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experie nce for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s ex tensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems)\, The Machine’s stellar musicianship\, dra matic lighting and video\, and their passionate delivery sets them above a nd beyond the rest.\nIn the classic tradition\, The Machine explores colle ctive improvisation paralleling and even rivaling that of an early 1970’ s Pink Floyd mentality. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elab orate stage displays continues in the spirit of the later Floyd lineups of the 1980’s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a pa rt of their show\, accepting requests from fans\, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Ad ditionally\, the quartet has been sharing the stage with full symphony orc hestras\, including the Atlanta\, Detroit\, Pittsburgh and San Diego Symph onies.\nIn 2004\, Two Nights at the Keswick was released as a DVD/CD\, arc hiving the band’s bi-annual residency at this historic Philadelphia venu e. Their next release\, Unplugged (2006) captures a special acoustic perfo rmance at B.B. King’s in NYC featuring rare Syd Barrett solo material an d deep cuts from early Floyd albums. Live In Amsterdam\, a stunning concer t DVD filmed at the Pepsi Stage\, was released in August of 2008.\n(Source : Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141230T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141230T233000 DTSTAMP:20141022T154812Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-tribute-sublime/ SUMMARY:Badfish "A Tribute to Sublime" DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe phenomenon known as Sublime\, arguably the most energetic\, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene\, anywhere\, ended with the untimely death of lead singer\, guitarist and s ongwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music\, Badfish\, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not fel t for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence\, developing a scene and dedicat ed following most commonly reserved for label-driven\, mainstream acts. B adfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Subl ime. They perform not as Sublime would have\, or did\, but as Badfish do es!\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150116T220000 DTSTAMP:20150116T202612Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/electri-con/ SUMMARY:Electri-Con DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nRae Sremmurd www.raesremmurd.com\nT. Mills www.tm illsmusic.com/us/home\nSpecial Guests:  Sammy Wilk\, Nate Maloley\, Dylan Holland\, Kenny Holland and DJ Prime LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150117T233000 DTSTAMP:20141222T203946Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rock-crowd-dj-rookie-vs-ace-boog ie/ SUMMARY:Rock The Crowd: DJ Rookie vs Ace Boogie DESCRIPTION:Hosted By: Big Ray\nFeaturing: DJ Ketchup\nCrowd decides winner !\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T230000 DTSTAMP:20150120T174632Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/linkin-park/ SUMMARY:Linkin Park This show has been canceled DESCRIPTION:LINKIN PARK WITHDRAWS FROM PITTSBURGH AND ALBANY DATES\n \; \nLOS ANGELES\, CA (January 19\, 2015) Linkin Park regret to inform their fans that they must withdraw from their next two shows in Pittsburgh on Ja nuary 20th\, and January 21 in Albany\, NY\, due to a leg injury of lead v ocalist Chester Bennington - who has been diagnosed as requiring immediate medical attention. Chester says\,  "I need to take the proper time to as sess the severity of my injury and apologize for any disappointment this h as caused. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.”\nFans can seek refunds at point of purchase.\n \; LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T233000 DTSTAMP:20141215T165015Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andrew-mcmahon-wilderness/ SUMMARY:Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n“I wrote a pop record and then she showed up." A ndrew McMahon laughs\, cradling his 6-month-old daughter\, Cecilia\, as hi s wife Kelly lounges nearby with their dog\, Doris. The young family is ba ckstage at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park relaxing before McMahon performs a sold out headlining show. McMahon is referring to his new release\, the self-titled LP\, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. \nMcMahon has had a wi nding road to this artfully balanced life. This is a man who was diagnosed with cancer at 22 years old\, on the cusp of releasing his debut album (a s Jack's Mannequin). Who wed Kelly the following year and then took on an arduous schedule of touring and album releases. Who was nominated for an E mmy Award for his song “I Heard Your Voice in a Dream” on NBC’s Smas h. Who sold nearly 2 million albums in a little more than a decade. Who\, for much of that time\, was struggling underneath the weight of it all.\nD espite these outward signs of success - beating cancer\, getting married a nd an Emmy nom - McMahon says the road to recovery was “a rollercoaster ride” that took the better part of a decade. “My body healed faster th an my mind and my heart. It took me years to realize that and do the work. I had to figure out how to acclimate to the world post-illness. I decided to take time away from the business of making music so I could pay attent ion to everything else. I left my label\, my management and the name I had been making music under for the better part of my 20s. I moved out of Los Angeles. It was a metaphorical hard reset.”\nThe time allowed McMahon t o process what had happened and to renew his passion for songwriting and r ecord making\, to refill the well of his creativity. McMahon also changed his mode of operation\, taking the critical step of physically distancing his work and home lives by retreating to a cabin - “a shack\, really. It had no running water\,” - in Topanga Canyon (CA) to hatch the album. He would spend the weekdays in the canyon immersed in music and on the weeke nds travel the hour and a half back south to be with his then-newly-pregna nt wife. “It was important to me to be completely present when I was hom e. Separating out the work actually created more space to live a life wort h writing about.” \nIn Topanga\, Andrew was able to focus intensely on song craft. He poured his feelings into his work: the anticipation and anx iety about becoming a father\, excitement for meeting his new daughter\, a mbivalence about entering his 30s. Soon after the Canyon sessions\, McMaho n began working with producer Mike Viola\, who McMahon calls “the album ’s spirit guide.” In Viola’s Echo Park garage studio\, the two of th em meditated on a range of classic rock and modern artists. \nAt the same time\, McMahon began to consider the might-have-beens of his life. “I f ound myself asking\, ‘What would have come next if I hadn’t encountere d that bizarre chapter of my disrupted 20s?’ As I was writing the new so ngs\, I was able to revisit relationships that had evolved or been dismant led in the vacuum of that disruption.” He adds\, “It’s not that I wa nted to erase my past. I wanted to explore it\, to go back to the point wh ere I had lost myself\, where my personal narrative was overtaken\, and mo ve forward from there.” \n“High Dive” emerged from the sessions wit h Viola and is the most representative of this sort of Sliding Doors explo ration. “‘High Dive’ asks the question ‘If I had never gotten sick \, where would I be?’” says McMahon. “My illness put a lot into pers pective for my wife (then girlfriend) and I. With ‘High Dive’ I imagin ed what it would have been like if we’d split up and she’d moved on. I n a universal sense\, it's about letting someone go and realizing you were wrong\, but it's too late.” The song buoys McMahon’s gentle tenor\, s lowly building from a spare composition with a snapping\, driving beat\, ‘High Dive’ swells into the bridge (“Flashbacks get me close”) and resolves into a viscerally satisfying chorus flush with other voices\, Mc Mahon’s piano wrapping around the melody. \nIntimate details populate t he album\, with McMahon writing sometimes obliquely\, sometimes frankly ab out his struggles. “See Her on the Weekend\,” a literal recounting of his time in Topanga\, drops the aside “I drink more than the doctors say I should.” “Halls” outlines self-sabotaging tendencies in service o f his career\, “Cut my hair\, and I found me a new girlfriend / Thought a broken heart could write a perfect song.” “All Our Lives” is parti cularly unguarded but even when he’s singing about someone else\, an old friend with “a heart so gold\, and words so blue / in a body home from hell\,” you wonder if he’s not singing about himself in some roundabou t way.\nThe first single\, “Cecilia and the Satellite” was actually on e of the last songs written for the album. “A few weeks before Cecilia w as born\, I was introduced to James Flannigan\, a British songwriter and p roducer. I knew I wanted to write a song for her\, to show her who I was b efore she was born and my commitment to protect her.” While “Cecilia ” details McMahon’s love in high contrast with what he calls “the im permanence of living\,” - its soaring chorus anchored by a kick drum lik e the steady thump of a heartbeat. \nAfter seeing the impressive results of their session\, McMahon asked Flannigan to join him and Viola to help f inish production of the album. The three of them bounced around LA in vari ous production spaces and studios until all the details had been tweaked a nd McMahon was satisfied that it reflected the journey as a whole. “I ha d been dreaming about an album that sounded like this for years\, but I di dn’t know it until I heard it. It took all three of us. I realize now ho w important every piece of the process was  - every step on the path and every voice in the room.”\nIf\, as McMahon says\, "music is a mirror to the adventure of living\," then it follows that each new chapter of life d eserves its own title. As such\, he decided his music would go forward und er the name Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. “My wilderness is mostly a bstract\,” he posits\, “I forced myself into strange new places on the hunt for these songs\, and I met some amazing people in the process. The new name carries the spirit of our collaboration.”\nThere is a balancing act that permeates not only McMahon’s life but his new album as well\, mixing the electronic and the acoustic\, the modern and the classic. But e ven though McMahon may have created two mini-masterpieces: an epic pop alb um stocked to the gills with anthemic songs and a healthy\, bright\, baby girl with Kelly\, there’s no question which one he’s more proud of.\n( Source: Agent Provided)\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T233000 DTSTAMP:20150112T181436Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ani-difranco/ SUMMARY:Ani DiFranco DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAs a singer\, songwriter\, activist and independent entrepreneur\, Ani DiFranco has been setting her own pace—and encouragin g countless admirers to do the same—for more than 20 years. But while sh e has been known as the “Little Folksinger\,” her music has grown far beyond her acoustic solo roots in cozy venues to embrace jazz\, soul\, ele ctronica and even more distant sounds. All of which are featured in DiFran co’s new Righteous Babe release\, Allergic To Water\, where she also ble nds abstract imagery and deceptively understated melodies with personal re flections on her life in New Orleans where she is now raising her two chil dren with her partner\, producer Mike Napolitano.\n“It’s such a humbli ng\, and grueling\, thing to raise children\,” DiFranco said. “And tha t makes playing music more precious and makes me more grateful. It’s a r eal balancing act\, but it also has a balancing effect.”\nDiFranco adds that becoming a mother has brought her closer to listeners who have follow ed her music since she began performing in New York City during the early 1990s. But widespread attention never prevented her from holding on to her integrity\, and independence. A strong belief in human rights has run thr oughout her work\, including when she played at numerous benefit concerts around the world. At a time when record labels still held an oversized inf luence\, DiFranco stood ahead of the curve in launching her own Righteous Babe Records. The company has released more than 20 of her albums to date\ , ranging from the popular two-disc live album\, Living In Clip (1997)\, t o the expansive To The Teeth (1999)\, which included such guests as legend ary R&\;B saxophonist Maceo Parker and Prince. Journalist Sylvie Simmon s wrote in the British music magazine MOJO in 1998\, “Even if her overt politicism and her 200-shows-per-year tours with an acoustic guitar place her in the Woody Guthrie tradition\, her music—which has boldly plundere d funk or punk\, hip hop\, rock—doesn’t.”\nSome stellar traditional New Orleans musicians and jazz players contributed to her 2012 disc\, Whic h Side Are You On?\, and the Crescent City also informs Allergic To Water\ , which is one of her most intimate and musically expansive recordings. Th is autumn\, DiFranco will tour internationally behind Allergic To Water an d the disc’s high-profile guests will accompany her stellar trio of bass ist Todd Sickafoose and drummer Terence Higgins on several stops. Violinis t Jenny Scheinman will open and sit in at some points. DiFranco has also m arked other career milestones this past year. This summer she returned to the Winnipeg Folk Festival\, where she received their prestigious Artistic Achievement award\, coupled with her first ever honorary doctorate\, whic h was given to her by the University of Winnipeg. She also marked the pass ing of one of her own mentors\, Pete Seeger\, through writing a moving ess ay about the man and his legacy in the Wall Street Journal.\n“I think th at my one grain of wisdom in my life\, which serves me well\, is that when I meet a great teacher\, I follow them\,” DiFranco said. “I invent ex cuses to be near them. Whether it’s Pete\, Utah Phillips\, or Sekou Sund iata\, it’s made my life pretty great along the way.” CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668972;-73.786888 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668972,-73.7 86888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150124T184500 DTSTAMP:20150105T200734Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/august-burns-red/ SUMMARY:August Burns Red DESCRIPTION:Tour Video LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:109@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150202T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150202T204500 DTSTAMP:20150202T172833Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arc-disco-disabled-canceled-due- inclement-weather/ SUMMARY:ARC DISCO HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150205T230000 DTSTAMP:20141113T211326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hannibal-buress-comedy-camisado- tour/ SUMMARY:Hannibal Buress The Comedy Camisado Tour DESCRIPTION:Website: hannibalburess.com\nTwitter: twitter.com/hannibalbures s\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/HannibalBuress\n \;\nDue to a last minut e film commitment\, Hannibal’s date is postponed until February 5th\, 20 15. All tickets purchased for the original 11/20 date will be honored. For refunds contact The Egg box office 518-473-1845 CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150206T233000 DTSTAMP:20150121T161214Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/snocore-tour-2015-featuring-flyl eaf/ SUMMARY:SNOCORE Tour 2015 Featuring: Flyleaf DESCRIPTION:Flyleaf\nWebsite: www.flyleafmusic.com\nFacebook: www.facebook .com/flyleafmusic\n \;\nTwitter: twitter.com/flyleafmusic\nAdelitas W ay\nWebsite: www.adelitaswaymusic.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/adelit asway\nTwitter: twitter.com/adelitasway\nFraming Hanley\nWebsite: framin ghanley.net\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/FramingHanley\nTwitter: twitter. com/framinghanley\nFit For Rivals\nWebsite: www.fitforrivals.com\nFaceboo k: www.facebook.com/FitForRivalsOfficial\nTwitter: twitter.com/fitforriv als LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150208T233000 DTSTAMP:20141105T205506Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noise-presents-periphery/ SUMMARY:The Noise Presents: Periphery DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe legendary traditions of progressive rock are not without critics. Detractors say the otherwise celebrated style lacks spir it. It lacks emotion. But Periphery smashed this misconception to bits acr oss two full-length albums and a handful of unconventional releases. The b and’s mind-bending instrumentation and diverse vocalizations are deliver ed with vibrant urgency and inescapable hooks that act as an inviting tip to the sonic iceberg lurking beneath. Periphery’s appropriately titled t hird full-length collection\, Juggernaut\, lays waste to all expectations within and without the genre.\n The meticulously crafted\, thematically d riven\, two-album masterpiece is the end result of focus\, determination a nd unrelenting ambition from the creatively obsessive and boundlessly skil led heavy music alchemists. Artists as diverse as Pink Floyd\, The Beatles \, Green Day\, The Who and similarly minded Periphery forefathers like Rus h\, Genesis and Voivod have tackled the concept album before\, with earthm oving and genre-shifting results. Juggernaut finds the band creating somet hing engagingly familiar yet altogether unique\, resulting in a forward th inking and modernized take on the concept album for a new generation fans. The Juggernaut narrative tells of the birth and re-birth of a main charac ter as he volleys between right and wrong\, good and evil.\n "Given the n ature and complexity of theJuggernaut story\, we've actually done somethin g different and exciting in regards to the release\,” explains drummer M att Halpern. “Juggernaut is a story that is told through our music\, and we want our audience to fully digest the whole experience. Because Jugger naut is very detailed and dense in terms of character development\, peaks and valleys\, climaxes and resolutions we've divided the story and music i n two\, in the form of two separate albums. Juggernaut: Alpha\, the first part of the story\, focuses on the back story and character development\, while part two/album two\, Juggernaut: Omega\, focuses on some pretty seri ous and gut-wrenching events\, taking you for a thrill ride along the main character's complex journey. Although the albums are split in two physica lly\, the story is only complete when the albums are digested consecutivel y\, allowing the listener to recognize and hear the lyrical and musical ov erlapping themes\, foreshadowing\, and connected ideas.”\n Periphery’ s Juggernaut was a long time in the making\, with demos and conceptual ide as gestating long before the bulk of the work began. Perhaps Periphery’s first truly collaborative release\, Juggernaut saw all six members of the band work collectively toward a single-minded goal: to fully expand their sound and faithfully render the story.\n “This is new ground and it’ s exciting\,” band founder and guitarist Misha Mansoor says of the decis ion to embark on such an ambitious undertaking. “It's a way to shake thi ngs up. Everyone was allowed to contribute to everything\, even if it wasn 't his instrument. It wasn’t about confrontation. Everyone was focused o n creating a really cool album.”\n “That’s not to say it was smooth sailing the whole time\,” offers longtime vocalist Spencer Sotelo. “B ut I think the problems we did face brought us closer and made us better a t working together. In the end we ended up with something really\, really cool. I can speak for everyone when I say Juggernaut is a huge accomplishm ent for all of us.”\n The conceptual nature of the albums also lends it self to new soundscapes and an overall more adventurous feeling\, broadeni ng the dynamic range of the music as dictated by the emotional highs and l ows of the story Juggernaut tells. The band brings together all of their e xperience in Periphery\, as well as with outside endeavors (members have c ontributed to Halo 2 and Grand Theft Auto\, for example) into their third full-length.\n Mansoor’s justifiably acclaimed performances\, onstage a nd in the studio\, serve as unassailable testaments as to why Guitar World put him on their cover and why players across the globe track his every m ove. Rounding out the Maryland based band’s Iron Maiden-like three-guita r approach\, are fellow spider-fingered shredders Jake Bowen and Mark Holc omb.\n Periphery’s rhythm section is no less impressive\, with drummer Matt Halpern appearing on the cover of Modern Drummer and winning multiple fan-voted drummer awards. Bass player Adam “Nolly” Getgood\, another cover star\, having been featured on Bass Player’s September 2013 cover\ , lends a thrilling but tasteful bottom end to Periphery compositions.\n  A handful of vocalists participated in the band’s early days before Sote lo put a definitive stamp to the front man position in the late stages of the first album’s recording. His guttural growl and high-soaring melodic side are almost completely without parallel among singers who employ the style\, drawing from the naked emotion of Trent Reznor\, the diverse exper imentation of Mike Patton and the croon of Incubus’ Brandon Boyd.\n Per iphery II: This Time Its Personal was hailed as The Best Metal Album of 20 12 in the MetalSucks year-end reader’s poll and Juggernaut is sure to be even better received. Periphery is accumulating a body of work full of di fferent colors and shades. While they enjoy making a living from music and want as many people as possible to have a chance to connect with their cr eative output\, they work in opposition to the idea that music should be c reated only as a byproduct of completely careerist objectives.\n “By do ing a record like this\, in attitude even more than in music\, we want to encourage people to do what feels right to them\, to truly express yoursel f rather than compromising what you want\,” says Mansoor. “We are very involved with the business side\, but the music is the one thing that is always sacred\, no matter what. It has to be self-expression\, which is im portant to all of us. If it wasn’t we wouldn’t be putting out an eight y minute concept album. We write the music we think is cool and enjoy crea ting.”\n The end result is a record that will sound at once familiar to the band’s fans and yet invitingly new. Mansoor says the process led th em into new territory\, but all through their established lens. Like the r est of his band\, the thoughtful Sotelo is enthusiastic about the Peripher y audience’s willingness to come along for the creative ride.\n “Ther e’s a signature heavy-groove throughout all of our records\, including t he newest one\,” the singer observes. “But we always introduce new ele ments\, the type of thing where people hear it and go\, ‘Wow\, this is d efinitely Periphery\, but with a new twist.’”\n  The guys in Peripher ysimilarly enjoy bringing that music to the masses. The band has built a b urgeoning fan base through hard touring\, teaming up with the likes of Def tones\, The Dillinger Escape Plan\, Dream Theater\, Fear Factory and Betwe en The Buried And Me\, going out as part of the Summer Slaughter Tour and on their own headlining treks. The collaborations\, the albums\, visual co ntent\, touring – it’s all a journey where the trip itself is just as exciting as the destination\, wherever Periphery’s trek should lead.\n(S ource: Agent provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150210T233000 DTSTAMP:20150131T032012Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/michael-franti/ SUMMARY:Michael Franti THIS SHOW IS CANCELED DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that the Michael Franti show February 10 is canceling.  All tickets purchased can be refunded at point of purc hase.\nPlease note from artist:\n"Michael here!  While performing last we ekend on Rock Boat\,  I tore my meniscus and require a surgery in Februar y.I'm sad to report that I need to reschedule my plans for my tour Feb 9- 20.   I'm so grateful to all of you who bought tickets.  I apologize t o everyone who was looking forward to the shows as much as I was\, but we will see you later in the year!" CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T233000 DTSTAMP:20150204T173253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/k-flay/ SUMMARY:FREE WEQX SHOW! K Flay DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe path to self-discovery is often littered with ob stacles - a journey one must make on his or her own terms. This was no dif ferent for K.Flay\, who found her sound only after climbing over more than a handful of roadblocks. The indie hip-hop musician\, born Kristine Flahe rty\, had released two mix tapes and three EPs\, but was trapped on the ro ster of a major label that wouldn’t commit to an album. So at the end of 2013\, Flay unhooked herself from the label and began writing songs for w hat would become the most cohesive\, truest representation of herself – her debut album\, Life As A Dog.\nPrior to leaving the label\, K.Flay had been living in San Francisco and then Brooklyn. In January\, she left her apartment and holed up in a rehearsal space in downtown Los Angeles\, isol ating herself to see what sort of songs emerged. What had previously been a discouraging spiral was remedied by the process of making music without expectations or preconceptions. She found herself more awake\, reinvigorat ed by the inspiration behind her songwriting. “I started sending demos t o my manager\,” K.Flay says. “It felt natural. It felt like this was t he sound. I think of this album as a return to where my head was at when I first got signed. It’s still a hip hop record but it’s also an altern ative record\, a pop record.”\nThe songs were inspired by experiences du ring\, and surrounding\, K.Flay’s extensive touring\, both with artists like Passion Pit\, Icona Pop\, 3Oh!3 and Theophilus London\, and at festiv als like Bonnaroo\, Outside Lands and Governor's Ball. “For me\, the liv e show is the crux of the project. It’s that moment when anything is pos sible\, when people interact with your songs in an entirely visceral &\ ; unpredictable way.” It was the fans she made along the way that helped fund the recording process. When Flaherty asked her supporters for help i n putting out the record\, her crowd-funding campaign goal was reached in only six days.\nLife As A Dog is imbued with that sense of betterment as K .Flay tries to reconcile the tension between being up to no good and also searching to find the good in everything. “There’s a hopefulness to th e songs\, like\, ‘I fucked up today but I can do better tomorrow\,’” explains Flaherty. “Can’t Sleep\,” a propulsive\, moody number\, re flects on the anxiety of missing out\, and how that can lead to self-destr uction. “Wishing It Was You” harkens back to the musician’s youth\, inspired by her admiration for Liz Phair’s Exile In Guyville. “Thicker Than Dust” is an ode to friendship\, a thumping recollection of the peo ple K.Flay has connected with during her years of travel. A handful of the se friends became the collaborators for the album\, including Billboard (R obyn\, B.o.B.\, Britney Spears)\, Justyn Pilbrow (The Neighbourhood) and S am Spiegel (Maroon 5\, N.A.S.A)\, and K.Flay laid the tracks down in LA\, New York and San Francisco\, which she refers to as the “epicenters” o f her life. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150221T233000 DTSTAMP:20141022T171153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umphreys-mcgee/ SUMMARY:Umphreys McGee DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“Back in the moment\, and digging deep enough this time/You forget about your future at your past dispense/You know life is only living in the present tense.” - “The Linear” After 16 years of performing over 100 concerts annually\, releasing seven studio albums and selling more than 3.3 million tracks online\, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels and attend to their lives as husbands and fathers. But you’d be wrong. With their eighth studio al bum\, Similar Skin\, and first for their own indie label\, Nothing Too Fan cy (N2F) Music (distributed by RED)\, the group - which formed on the Notr e Dame campus outside of South Bend\, Indiana in 1997 - has something to p rove. And that’s not just to their ever-loyal fan base\, but to those wh o have never heard a note\, or worse - dismiss them as “too sophisticate d\, too complex” or think they know what Umphrey’s McGee is all about. “We’re definitely not associated with a three-minute verse-chorus-ve rse song structure\,” admits singer-songwriter-guitarist Brendan Bayliss about the new album’s “trim the fat” direction\, which saw them aim to strut their rock and progressive roots. This time around\, those music al touchstones range from the melodicism of Police\, U2\, the Beatles and Nirvana\, the symphonic prog of Gentle Giant\, King Crimson\, Yes\, and Ge nesis to the heavy metal thunder of Led Zeppelin\, Metallica\, Soundgarden \, and Pantera. “Every night\, we have the opportunity to play whatever and however long we want. Going into the studio\, the challenge was to be as concise as possible\, to trim all the fat we could.” Produced by Ump hrey’s McGee in conjunction with Manny Sanchez and Greg Magers and recor ded in between tour dates at I.V. Labs in Chicago\, Similar Skin was conce ived as “a coherent vision\,” featuring plenty of dynamics and contras t\, with many of the songs coming from their live repertoire. Thematically \, Bayliss was inspired by his own fatherhood\, tackling such issues as li ving in the moment (“The Linear”)\, his own mortality (“Cut the Cabl e\,” “Hourglass”)\, having children (“No Diablo”)\, the things t hat bring us together (“Similar Skin”)\, pondering the existence of a higher power\, (the Ryan Stasik slap-bass-driven “Puppet String”)\, sl eep-walking (“Educated Guesses”)\, the art of storytelling and\, accor ding to Brendan\, adding mysteriously\, “some unresolved issues from the past” (“Loose Ends”). “We tried to get the most concise\, exact version of each particular song\,” explains Jake Cinninger\, who wrote a nd sang lead on two new songs for the album\, “Little Gift” and “Hin dsight\,” composed at his own Boondock Studio in Michigan\, not far from his South Bend home. “I like to look at songs as babies you prepare to go out in the world. And the studio is where you can craft all those littl e corners and edges\, cross the t’s and dot the i’s. What needs to be there and what doesn’t\, because every moment on a record counts.” Si milar Skin has all the dynamics fans have come to expect from Umphrey’s McGee\, including their famed improvisations\, which can be heard on the c losing\, nine-minute “Bridgeless\,” a live staple for nearly a decade finally committed to record. The only things missing\, by the nature of au dio\, are the patented hand signals the group is famed for employing on-st age to communicate with one another. But these 11 songs could only have be en performed by a band attuned to one another’s every move through 16 ye ars of non-stop touring. Entertainment Weekly called Umphrey’s “musica l alchemists\, deftly reconfiguring sounds from rock’s vast panoply of s tyles\,” while Time.com praised them for “expanding the notion of what a rock band can offer to their fans.” More than an “improg” group\ , as some have dubbed them\, Umphrey’s McGee have devoted their craft to making their devoted followers feel as if they are part of something larg er\, through fan-curated sets\, which include the “Stew Art Series”. N amed after the Jimmy Stewart Ballroom\, where they first recorded some of their improvisations\, they offer fans a chance to text them during an exc lusive private performance with not only song selections\, but spontaneous ideas of how to perform them. The band has also developed the immersive h ome audio offering\, “Headphones &\; Snowcones\,” where the pristin e sound of the live soundboard mix is piped wirelessly through high-end pe rsonal monitor systems and headphones\, leading the Chicago Tribute to not e: “I heard rock ‘n’ roll’s future\, and its name is ‘Headphones &\; Snowcones.’” Umphrey’s McGee also makes all their live shows from 2006 available via their live music portal UMLive.net. And\, every s pring since 2010\, the band has performed a special UMBowl show\, announce d on the day of the Super Bowl\, which this year will take place outside C hicago for the first time this May at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester\ , NY\, in May. The idea is to divide the concert into four quarters\, stri nging together “All-Request\,” “Stew Art\,” “Choose Your Own Adv enture” and “Raw Sewage” sets in rotating order each year. The UMBow l has a pilgrimage-worthy annual event for fans\, and the press has taken notice. Wired said\, “[UMBowl] gives Umphrey's McGee a chance to show of f its improvisatory skills...it brings the type of large-scale\, smartphon e powered interactive experience usually deployed in massive stadiums down to the club level." Similar Skin is the band’s latest musical missive to their audience\, offering their own brand of “fatherly” advice\, fr om a perspective of maturity and growth\, both musically and personally. I t is something their fans have come to expect from Umphrey’s McGee\, who have forged a career on that relationship. “At the end of the day\, we ’re all the same thing\,” says Brendan\, who admits being influenced b y Eckhart Tolle’s book The Power of Now\, a directive to live in the pre sent\, and to make up your own mind\, without being influenced by politica l or spiritual leaders. “We all come from the same place and will end up in the same place.” And it’s music that helps guide us through that journey. “We worked a really long time on this album to get everything j ust right\,” explains Jake. “I feel it’s the best representation of what we do. Now we can give it birth and deliver it to our audience.” H aving thrived this long\, Umphrey’s McGee are now motivated by something else—keeping it going for another few decades at least. “Every year we’re a little more successful than the year before\,” notes Jake. “ Our career is in the form of a nice bell curve\, a gradual rise. We’re r eally comfortable at this pace.” In a shrinking music business\, Umphre y’s McGee have found a way to connect to their fans on a grassroots\, on e-to-one level that keeps them returning for more\, a sentiment that comes off loud and clear on Similar Skin\, a paean to the complementary relatio nship between band and audience that has marked their 16-year career. Now\ , their DIY ethos is reflected in a new independent label\, leaving Umphre y’s McGee free to chase their muse wherever it leads them. “Success f or me means sustaining it\,” concludes Brendan. “If you told me 16 yea rs ago\, I’d be sitting here\, I would have taken it in a minute. The wh ole goal is to keep this thing going. We’re now completely independent a nd in control of our own destinies. My motivation is for my children to be old enough to see me do this with their own eyes\, and to be proud of me. ” “I’ve got a little more now than I had before/If you take it all back\, I’d still have more.” - “The Linear” Similar Skin is not just an album for Umphrey’s McGee and their legion of fans\, but an effo rt that deserves the attention of anyone with an interest in forward-think ing musicians who don’t fit into an easy-to-categorize box. If you think you know what Umphrey’s McGee is all about\, guess again.\n(Source: Age nt Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T233000 DTSTAMP:20141103T180112Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kongos/ SUMMARY:KONGOS DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe brothers KONGOS -- multi-cultural\, multi-facete d\, multi-instrumentalists -- craft a unique and irresistible sound spawne d from shared DNA\, diverse influences and spot-on melodic and lyrical sen sibilities. On "Lunatic\," their 12-song Epic Records debut\, the band's t alent shines on "Come With Me Now"\; the title an impossible-to-resist aur al summons\, the rock-alt crossover tune kicking off with the accordion\, jumping into foot-stomping\, staccato rhythms\, slide guitar\, and soaring epic soundscapes reminiscent of U2. "I'm Only Joking\," whose lyrics hint at the album's title\, hits the mark with decisive tribal rhythms and Pin k Floyd-esque mysterious modern rock. Thanks to an earlier self-release of "Lunatic\," KONGOS are already stars overseas\, playing their numerous hi ts off "Lunatic" for crowds of up to 65\,000 at South African festivals an d touring the Republic with Linkin Park\, and the UK and Europe with AWOLN ATION and Dispatch. With a Feb-March North American tour with Airborne Tox ic Event and alternative and rock radio hot on "Come With Me Now" and "I'm Only Joking\," (not to mention "Come With Me Now" in promos for NFL\, NBA and ESPN)\, 2014 is quickly shaping up as the year the U.S. catches KONGO S fever. KONGOS' life story is as cinematic and captivating as their son gs. The siblings\, who range in age from 25 (Danny) to 32 (Johnny)\, were born to popular '70s South African/ British singer-songwriter John Kongos ("He's Gonna Step On You Again\," "Tokoloshe Man"). Spending their early c hildhood in London (all were born there except Danny)\, then South Africa before settling in Phoenix in the mid-90s\, the boys were exposed to a wid e variety of sounds. "We listened to everything from classical and opera l ike Puccini to African tribal music to 60s and 70s pop and rock\," says Dy lan\, who cites African bassist Richard Bona\, Béla Fleck's Victor Wooten \, and singing players like Sting and Paul McCartney as influences. His rh ythm section partner\, Jesse\, who studied Jazz at ASU (as did Johnny)\, r emembers learning boogie-woogie and classical piano as a child before gett ing into African drums\, then jazz greats like Jack DeJohnette. As KONGOS grew together as a rock band\, Jesse loved the vibe and feel of Zeppelin's John Bonham\, and currently admires gospel and hip hop drummers like Aaro n Spears and Carlos McSwain. Danny also boasts a myriad of influences\, ra nging from Jeff Beck to Mahmoud Ahmed -- "the James Brown of Ethiopia" -- for his use of unconventional pentatonic scales. Johnny\, who is a student of jazz and classical piano\, cites Keith Jarrett as a hero\, while his a ccordion playing draws from various world styles\, including South African maskandi and Qawwali music. Despite the immense and wide-ranging famili al talent\, the brothers were never groomed to be a "family band\," and as Jesse notes\, "our parents wanted us to learn music like you do Math or E nglish." But the siblings joke\, "we got to a point where we didn't want t o get a real job so we stuck with music." Johnny adds\, "Hey\, most of the family bands everyone knows have been hugely successful!" Of course\, the Jackson 5\, Beach Boys\, the Osmond Brothers and more recently minted fam ily bands like Kings of Leon do seem to have an advantage inherent in the DNA. That said\, despite inborn talent\, KONGOS are all about hard work an d humility. Interestingly\, each brother writes separately and brings comp leted songs to the group. Additionally\, they don't necessarily sing their own songs. Live\, Jesse and Dylan share lead vocals\, while on "Lunatic\, " Johnny and Danny also sing: "It depends on whose voice works for that so ng\," says Dylan. "It's a lot of rehearsing to find where each voice fits\ ; like Danny has a high register that's nice." To make the family and musi cal dynamic smooth\, Johnny notes with a laugh: "We are a democracy with a n occasional dictator. Everything band-wise is done together\, but recordi ng we give the power to the songwriter. As for the day to day organization and business\, it's a total democracy." Clearly\, it's a formula that w orks\, and on "Lunatic\," they put all the pieces together into a cohesive whole. The brothers use a family recording studio -- Tokoloshe Studios -- named after their father's hit song. Completely self-contained\, they wri te\, produce\, engineer and mix/master their music as well as direct\, sho ot and edit all their own music videos. Hardly hermits\, since debuting at a high school talent show in 2003 (covering "Eleanor Rigby"!)\, beginning in 2007 KONGOS played out incessantly\, focusing on building a following in Phoenix\, garnering local airplay\, West Coast tours\, and eventually c oveted slots at SXSW and CMJ. The years of dedication paid off: In 2011\, hanging in the studio\, the brothers decided to email a few songs to South African radio stations. 5FM\, the biggest Top 40 station in South Africa\ , playlisted "I'm Only Joking\," which hit No. 1 on the rock chart and was the most requested song for 11 weeks in a row. "In retrospect it was one of those crazy stories\; the guy opened the email and played it on the rad io and it changed everything for us in South Africa\," recalls Johnny. "We didn't expect anything like what happened." While live is where KONGOS' uplifting\, universal musicality reaches the masses\, the studio is indee d a second home for the brothers -- as kids\, at their father's home studi o in London\, Elton John's or Cat Stevens' group was often the house band\ , while the elder Kongos worked with Mutt Lange to program Def Leppard's d rums for "Pyromania." The total lifelong musical immersion makes "Lunatic" -- and KONGOS -- a rare breed of band. Fluent in numerous styles and eras \, still\, at the end of the day\, a rock band. "We're making rock and pop music and our more obscure influences may only come out when we are attac king an extended solo\," they explain. "But we definitely relate to bigger bands like Daft Punk\, Coldplay and Queens of the Stone Age." The band also agreed that they were happy with "Lunatic" being a diverse record: "W e each have different styles and personalities\, so we embrace that. We ha ve a KONGOS sound which is not exactly assigned\, but we have an essence\, a picture in our mind of what it will sound like." The press concur\, pra ising the band's "classic rock elements\, African rhythms and Balkan beats " and their "incontestable youthful talent...[and] emotional outpourings." The bottom line? KONGOS "want to write music that we like listening to." Fortunately\, with tastes as diverse as theirs\, that's a winning proposit ion for fans of all ages and predilections.\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150226T233000 DTSTAMP:20141217T195124Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein/ SUMMARY:Silverstein DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSilverstein: www.silversteinmusic.com / Follow on In stagram @silverstein / New album coming Spring 2015.\nThe fifteen year car eer of Silverstein has firmly established the group as an institution with in an industry characterized by flux and mercurial vogue. Once again we ar e reminded that since their inception in 2000\, the band’s commitment to innovation remains unfaltering.\nLeading the rise of aggressive\, melodic punk to the forefront of our attention\, the band cultivated a sound and work ethic that has brought them from basements and community centers in B urlington\, ON\, to main stages\, and global festivals. The success of the group’s debut full-length\, When Broken Is Easily Fixed (Victory 2003)\ , marks a paradigm of the musical American (Canadian) Dream\, as the band found themselves sharing both a label and countless stages with their musi cal idols. The marriage of melody and aggression on this effort and others since\, cemented the band within an influential position of their own.\nT he subsequent success of Discovering the Waterfront\, and Arrivals and Dep artures can be credited to the aforementioned zeal for innovation\, and wo rk ethic\, culminating in a 25th spot on Billboard’s top 100\, a Juno no mination\, and alternative music fame. A Shipwreck in the Sand\, Rescue\, and This is How the Wind Shifts anticipate and facilitate the latest from a group disinterested with creative complacency as Silverstein now enters yet another chapter of their decorated career. “We have gotten better as musicians and songwriters. We want to deliver better songs each time\,” Paul Koehler promises. “We have so much more to offer. Our last record was our best record to date and we can do ever better this time. We’re p roud of that and we’re going to work really hard to achieve it.”\nThe journey from Burlington to over 40 countries manifests itself in the sound s of six full-length albums\, countless EPs\, and singles- though perhaps never more saliently than it is heard now. Some 1\,760 shows\, and over on e million albums sold have yet to satiate the dynamic five piece\, nor the ir eager listeners worldwide.\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150227T233000 DTSTAMP:20150226T171231Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thomas-rhett/ SUMMARY:Thomas Rhett THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Website: www.thomasrhett.com\n Twitter: twitter.com/ThomasRhet t\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/thomasrhettmusic\nYoutube: www.youtube.com/u ser/thomasrhettmusic\nInstagram: instagram.com/thomasRhettAkins LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150302T233000 DTSTAMP:20150226T200816Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dropkick-murphys/ SUMMARY:Dropkick Murphys THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nDropkick Murphys come out swinging on their eighth f ull-length album\, "SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD" [Born &\; Bred Records/ ADA]. This time around\, everything has been cranked up past 10. The guita rs are ballsier\, the gang vocals are louder\, the hooks are catchier\, th e lyrics stop you in your tracks. The brashest moments of "SIGNED and SEAL ED in BLOOD" feel like the last 30 seconds of a Stanley Cup hockey game: f renetic\, on the edge\, dangerous. The softest songs are testaments to the values that pump through the Dropkicks' veins: family\, neighborhoods\, h onor\, respect\, roots and remembering those who are gone. Every second of "SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD" is evidence of one thing: Dropkick Murphys a ren't just loud and brash\, they're at the top of their game as songwriter s.  It's no accident. This time around\, the band curtailed its always-on tour schedule -- which means they played only a month of the biggest summ er festivals in Europe -- to take advantage of an unprecedented songwritin g attack that started in the spring. They took a couple new songs on tour\ , weaving them into each night's set. "Rose Tattoo" was a standout. At the Rock im Park Festival in Germany\, at Hellfest in France\, at Download Fe stival in England\, the new songs moved the seas of DKM fans just as much as the band's most beloved tunes. The band knew they were onto something. So after the last festival\, they returned excitedly to new digs\, a wareh ouse in South Boston that serves as a rehearsal space/clubhouse for writin g and rehearsing with enough wall space to hang backdrops from tours past. The seven members convened to shape their trademark blend of guitars and acoustic folk instruments into the collection of songs before you.  Knowi ng this\, it's no surprise upon hearing the opening line of the opening so ng: "The boys are back and they're looking for trouble." ...they most cert ainly are.  The Dropkicks' music is universal stuff. Songs for the common man\, about common things\, that come together with such fury and infecti ous melody that everyone within earshot is struck straight. Dropkick Murph ys\, as much as any of the 'punk' or 'blue collar' labels they've earned\, are fantastic songwriters. They are on the same quest as their beloved Wo ody Guthrie or their buddy Bruce Springsteen: how to get that big truth to come out the other end of the speakers in a way people all over the world will feel in their bones.  Back in the clubhouse\, one song after anothe r fell into place. In that final writing session\, DKM felt the front door of the safe open wide. The code was being cracked on "Prisoner's Song" wh ich talks of "dreaming of a future where the ship comes in." And on the ye arning "Don't Tear Us Apart\," which examines the highs and lows of our hu man nature: "When your spirits are down / And you've lost your way / And m an's character once again falls on its face / Will somebody please come / Aid those helpless in need / And renew our faith in this human race." And on "My Hero\," with its heartfelt bridge\, an ode to fatherly guidance: "M y hero...my heart."  While chipping away at this elusive songwriting code over the years\, DKM succeeded in becoming many things to many different people. Some fans come for the unbridled punk rage. Some come for the band 's brand of wordy Irish folk. Some come to crowd surf and go out of their minds. No matter what\, they come by the thousands\, in a dozen languages\ , all over the world. And they always get what they came for.  The enterp rise wasn't always so sprawling. Dropkick Murphys started in the basement of a barbershop in Quincy\, Mass.\, paving their own path\, carting themse lves around in a crappy van. Over the course of seven studio albums they'v e sold more than 4 million records\, sold out venues on every continent wi th a stage and PA\, and churned out the platinum-selling single\, "I'm Shi pping Up to Boston\," the soundtrack to the climax of that Martin Scorsese Academy Award-winning film "The Departed." Meanwhile\, their 2011 concept record\, "Going Out in Style\," boasted not only a fictional narrative co -written by "All Souls" author Michael Patrick MacDonald and guest vocals from Bruce Springsteen\, but also debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 w ith first-week sales exceeding 43\,000. The second release on band-owned B orn &\; Bred Records through Warner Music's Independent Label Group (no w known as ADA)\, it marked a big jump from the #20 debut of 2007's "The M eanest of Times" and gave them their highest chart position to date. They' ve also become true hometown heroes\, playing this summer's Boston Pops' a nnual 4th of July concert in front of over 250\,000\, and penning "Tessie" which became the theme song for the first Red Sox World Series win in 86 years in '04. This band is truly at home wherever they go\, whether it's a punk club in Rome\, or onstage with the finest classical musicians in the world.  After going deeper than ever on "Going Out in Style\," Dropkick Murphys made a conscious decision to return to their rough 'n tumble Celti c punk roots for the next one. The only concept for "SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD" was to make the definitive Dropkick Murphys statement.  "We wanted to write the catchiest songs we've ever written\," declares lead vocalist and bassist Ken Casey. "It was fun to follow a story on the last album\, but 'SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD' is a reaction to that in a sense. We usua lly need a break from writing\, but we just kept going as soon as 'Going O ut in Style' was done. We wanted to make an aggressive and over-the-top al bum that exuded what we love about this band. Everything is a little bit b igger\, a little bit louder\, and a little bit clearer. We wanted to turn up the guitars and background vocals and make it sound like 10\,000 people in a stadium. That's the feeling." In order to capture that feeling\, the band enlisted the talents of engineer James R. Brown (Foo Fighters) and J oe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes) for the first time along with longtime collaborator producer Ted Hutt. Holing up at Q Division Studios in Somervi lle\, MA\, they cut the entire record in a handful of impassioned sessions \, quickly capitalizing on this hyper-creative period.  The band did take one short break from recording -- when they received a last-minute invita tion they couldn't refuse\, from their pals Mumford &\; Sons\, to join the U.S. debut of their Gentlemen of the Road festival. So DKM made the qu ick trek up to Portland\, Maine where they headlined the festival's second stage as well as a late-night concert at the State Theater on the town's main drag. But two shows in four hours didn't stop DKM from the "SIGNED an d SEALED in BLOOD" recording process. The next afternoon\, along with prod ucer Ted Hutt\, DKM and M&\;S banjo player Winston Marshall repaired to a barn in the seaside town of Kennebunkport\, Maine where Marshall wove h is banjo into Jeff DaRosa's parts on "Rose Tattoo." The longstanding tradi tion of Dropkick Murphys collaborating with friends on their records has n ever sounded finer than on this song.  After the Kennebunkport barn sessi on\, the band returned to Q Division in Boston.  "There was an incredible team in the studio\," Casey explains. "I love how the guitars sound on th is record. This is the first time we had a real mixer come in. Joe's a Bos ton guy\, and we hit it off with him. James did a great job with the engin eering too. At this point\, Ted's like our eighth band member. He continue d to motivate us to do what we do\, but do it even better."  That's appar ent on the first single\, "The Season's Upon Us." Not only is it classic D ropkick Murphys\, it's a portrait of a dysfunctional Christmas -- an insta nt classic in its own right. The group siphons their own brand of holiday cheer into a rousing anthem with wild riffing\, an intoxicating chorus\, a nd hilarious lyrics. "When we wrote the music\, it had a nice Christmas sw ay\," says Casey. "Everybody was like\, 'Write a Christmas song!' So I sat down with a pen and paper\, and I thought\, 'Fuck\, there are million Chr istmas songs? How do you top the greats?' I decided to go the other way an d write something for the large percentage of the population who either do n't like the day itself or their families. I wanted to point out some real ities. It's more fun that way. There's some sarcasm\, humor\, and truth. I think the world has enough timeless Christmas classics...it needs a few m ore for the poor jerk who has lost it all and has nobody or worse off has tons of family members who all suck worse than the next."  Casey explains : "With new songs like 'The Boys are Back' we were trying to write an in-y our-face song about coming back with another album so soon. We were also t rying to write about being away on tour and the day you come home. It's ab out kicking the door open -- jumping back into your world and life. It set s the tone for the record\, and it's as big as it gets."  Keeping up with a Dropkick tradition\, "Rose Tattoo" is a reflection on family and commit ment that's literally "SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD." "I was thinking about my tattoos when we wrote it\," he adds. "People carry important stories wi th them by having a tattoo. I have a rose tattoo on my arm\, with lyrics f rom one of our old songs 'Boys on the Docks' -- which are about my grandfa ther. The album title also comes from the 'Rose Tattoo' lyrics."  It's al so emblematic of the bond that the group has forged with its diehard fan b ase throughout Beantown and beyond. Dropkick Murphys have become a culture at this point with countless fans brandishing ink of their own\, as evide nced by the dozens of fans who got tattoos of the "SIGNED and SEALED" cove r after the band posted the image on its website. The inside pages of the new album package are filled with photos of these fan tattoos. Many of the most diehard fans attend every one of DKM's now legendary Boston St. Patr ick's Day concerts\, some taking vacation time from their jobs\, and trave ling from around the world to contribute to the unhinged energy of these y early celebrations.  "SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD" is Dropkick Murphys at their universal best. "Our fans make us want to do this forever\," smiles Casey. "They live and die by this band as much as we do. We know who we ar e\, and we always have. The key to a good Dropkick Murphys record is to ha ve a little bit of everything: it makes you want to laugh. It makes you wa nt to cry. It makes you want to punch someone in the face. It makes you wa nt to be happy. We put our hearts and souls into our music. We're very gra teful that people respond." So\, there you have it: another chapter of Dro pkick Murphys legacy stands before you -- SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD.\n- R ick Florino\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150307T233000 DTSTAMP:20150213T190624Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-vincent/ SUMMARY:St. Vincent THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n It starts with the creation myth: St. Vincent\, na ked and alone in the wilderness\, startled as the ominous rattle of a snak e breaks the silence of her Eden. She realizes she's not alone in the worl d and breaks into a run\, headed towards the uncertainty of the future. It 's a lovely and appropriate metaphor to open St. Vincent's self-titled fou rth album\, except that it literally happened.\n"It's not a metaphor at al l\," St. Vincent\, aka Annie Clark\, says of the album's lead track\, "Rat tlesnake." While visiting a friend's west Texas ranch\, she decided to str ip away her clothes and fully enjoy the solitude that city life so rarely affords. "I went walking around this great expanse of land. There was no o ne around so I decided to take my clothes off and immerse myself in nature . I saw holes in the path\, but did not put two-and-two together until I h eard the rattle and caught a glimpse of the snake."\nClark's been moving a t a breakneck speed for the past two years\, barely stopping to catch her breath amidst a whirlwind of recording and touring. In 2011 she released h er third album\, 'Strange Mercy\,' called "one of the year's best" by the New York Times and "something to behold" by Pitchfork. The record cemented her status as one of her generation's most fearsome and inventive guitari sts\, earned her the covers of SPIN\, Paper\, and Under the Radar\, perfor mances everywhere from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Fallon to Letter man and Conan\, and a year-long sold-out tour of her biggest venues to dat e around the world. She appeared on the hit IFC series Portlandia and grac ed the pages of Vogue's coveted September issue. It was during this alread y monumentally busy time that she completed work with David Byrne on their collaborative album 'Love This Giant\,' another critical smash that was d ubbed "marvelous" by the New Yorker and "magical" by NPR.\n"I finished the 'Strange Mercy' tour in Japan and went directly into 'Love This Giant' re hearsals and the subsequent North American tour\," says Clark.\nAt the end of it all\, Clark made it clear to everyone in her life\, in no uncertain terms\, that she needed two weeks to decompress and readjust to life off the road. Time without interruption\, without thoughts of albums or tours or festivals or studios. "36 hours later I sent everyone an email saying\, 'I'm ready to go again\,'" Clark laughs. "I began writing music."\nThose songs turned into her most lyrically sophisticated and musically diverse c ollection to date\, meshing distorted\, aggressive electric guitars and bo ld vocal and synthesizer arrangements on top of a relentless rhythm sectio n.\n"I wanted the groove to be paramount\," Clark says of the album\, whic h she arranged and demoed extensively in Austin before heading into the st udio in Dallas to record. She enlisted Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and frequent collaborator McKenzie Smith of Midlake to share drum duties\, while she returned to producer John Congleton to take the sonic potential they'd only just begun to tap with 'Strange Mercy' into dramatic new terr itory. "I wanted to make a party record you could play at a funeral."\nThe result is Clark's most gripping work to date. "Bring Me Your Loves" is a frenzied freakout\, but even less frantic tracks like "Severed Crossed Fin gers" still deliver her trademark blend of the beautiful and surreal. At t he heart of all her music\, though\, lie larger questions about what it me ans to be human and the ways in which we seek to create meaning in our liv es.\n"Regret" catches her at a moment of immense vulnerability\, while "I Prefer Your Love" may be the purest expression of affection she's ever wri tten. "Digital Witness" tackles identity in the era of Instagram\, with Cl ark singing\, "If I can't show it / If you can't see me / What's the point of doing anything"\n"We are inundated with technology that makes us perpe tual spectators\," says Clark. "It's not enough to just experience life\, we have to document it and show it to other people in order to validate ou r existence." Clark is quick to admit that she\, too\, at times falls vict im to the impulse\, which is part of what fascinates her so much with the idea. "Lyrically\, I'm always so interested in how complicated people are and the notion of true ambivalence\," she says. "Literally\, ambi-valence. Two ways at the same time."\nSuch is the music on 'St. Vincent': charming and alarming\, gorgeous and morbid\, comforting and uncanny. Four albums into one of music's most compelling careers\, Annie Clark is as "ambi-vale nt" as ever\, and she's not slowing down any time soon.\n(Source: Agent Pr ovided)\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150313T233000 DTSTAMP:20150218T185709Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twiztid/ SUMMARY:Twiztid DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150315T233000 DTSTAMP:20141110T214503Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/taking-back-sunday/ SUMMARY:Taking Back Sunday DESCRIPTION:Website: www.takingbacksunday.com\nTwitter: www.twitter.com/TBS Official\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/TakingBackSunday\nYouTube: www.youtub e.com/takingbacksunday LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T233000 DTSTAMP:20150121T182739Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/419/ SUMMARY:Fifth Harmony The Reflection Tour THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n"I can feel a wave beginning behind this group\," sa id The X Factor creator and judge Simon Cowell before Fifth Harmony perfor med their version of Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger" on the show last year. Th e music mogul knows talent and chemistry when he sees it. (This is\, after all\, the man who assembled One Direction.) Cowell decided that individua l contestants Dinah Jane Hansen\, Lauren Jauregui\, Ally Brooke\, Normani Kordei\, and Camila Cabello were too special to let go\, so at the end of the show's Boot Camp week\, the five young women became Fifth Harmony. Wit h their show-stopping vocals\, undeniable charisma\, and genuine sisterly bond\, the "fearsome fivesome" (as they became known) endeared themselves to viewers across the country. Fifth Harmony delivered electrifying versio ns of Adele's "Set Fire To The Rain\," Ellie Goulding's "Anything Can Happ en\," and Demi Lovato's "Give Your Heart A Break\," and revealed their per sonal journeys to audiences week after week.\n"I knew from the girls' firs t performance at judges' homes in Miami that we'd done the right thing\," Cowell says. "The chemistry between the Fifth Harmony girls both on and of f stage is fantastic. They are really great girls who have become best fri ends. They're fun to be around and most importantly\, they are all incredi bly talented."\nSince The X Factor wrapped last December\, the group's fan base has grown rapidly. The covers they post on their official YouTube cha nnel (Rihanna's "Stay\," Ed Sheeran's "Lego House") routinely rack up mill ions of views. Not only does Fifth Harmony trend worldwide nearly every we ek on Twitter\, where the girls engage non-stop with their followers\, but the group also draws thousands of female fans of all ages\, who call them selves "Harmonizers." "We don't really think of them as fans\," Normani sa ys. "They're more like friends who support us." The strong bond Fifth Harm ony has forged with their audience will serve the group well as they begin to show the world what they can do post X Factor\, starting with their de but single "Miss Movin' On\," an epic\, empowering pop anthem about lettin g go and being independent.\n"We want our songs to be fun\, positive\, and inspiring\, and for our vocals to shine through\," says Ally. Adds Lauren : "The songs are a direct reflection of us and what we go through. Because we've been able to co-write\, we've been able to personalize our music an d make it relatable." "We want to be collectively unique and yet show our individuality\," says Normani. Adds Camila: "We're teenage girls hoping te enage girls can listen to the songs and feel like we're saying what they w ant to say."\nTheir debut EP Better Together\, which was released October 22\, 2013\, skyrocketed to #2 on iTunes and now officially lands the group their first TOP TEN album\, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Featuring five brand new songs and their smash hit "Miss Movin' On" \; it's a diverse\, dynamic\, and delightful introduction to America's onl y teen pop female vocal group. The girls just announced that their first s ingle off their EP is "Don't Want To Dance Alone"\, an upbeat\, party tune that will make everyone want to get onto the dance floor.\nThe girls will now additionally release four new EP editions. Their Spanish EP\, "Juntos " and "Juntos Acoustic" were released\, November 11th. "Better Together Ac oustic" will be released on November 19th and "Better Together The Remixes " will be released on November 25th.\nThey worked with Autumn Rose (Leona Lewis\, Cher Lloyd)\, Lil' Eddie (Usher\, Pink)\, Tricky Stewart (Beyoncé \, Justin Bieber)\, Toby Gad (Beyoncé\, Fergie)\, and others. Multi-plati num-selling producer/songwriter Julian Bunetta (One Direction\, Natasha Be dingfield)\, who worked with the girls on The X Factor\, is executive-prod ucing the album.\n"It has been remarkable to watch these five young women from across America go from being strangers to becoming a true group of fr iends who all care for and believe in each other\," Bunetta says. "I belie ve pop music is overdue for a girl group that can represent the young ladi es of this new generation. Fifth Harmony is that group."\n(Source: fifthh armonyofficial.com) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150324T233000 DTSTAMP:20150204T173446Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kalin-myles/ SUMMARY:Kalin and Myles DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nMusic's got a long history of impressive duos\, from Simon &\; Garfunkel to Method Man &\; Redman. There's just somethin g special about a tag team of two distinct personalities joining forces fo r a singular musical mission. That brings us to Northern California duo -- Kalin &\; Myles. These two forge together pop and hip hop into an irre sistible and inimitable hybrid\, affectionately dubbed\, "Hip Pop". Meet t he 21st century's premier pair.\nAfter crossing paths at a local movie the ater in 2011 and following up with each other on Facebook\, Kalin &\; M yles began formally making music together\, creating their own beats\, sin ging\, and rapping. Soon afterwards\, they dropped "More Than Friends" onl ine\, and the response was instantly overwhelming. They performed shows wi th the likes of Megan &\; Liz and for San Francisco's radio station KMV Q 99.7 and slowly developed a fervent fan base. Headline gigs then started selling out. However\, their 2012 debut EP Chasing Dreams elevates the pl aying field for them once again.\nBoasting the track "On Mine Too"\, their "Hip Pop" sound takes the spotlight. About the track\, Myles explains\, " We basically want to express our feelings for a girl\, but we don't know i f she feels the same way. We're shy\, so the song is a fun way to express that."\nThen\, there's the single "Go To Work"\, which nods to the classic Bay Area rap sound with a throbbing bass bounce. "That one is a song for the function or party\," smiles Myles. "It's something to get people danci ng."\nIn many ways\, the title Chasing Dreams embodies the group's journey thus far. Kalin affirms\, "It's the whole grind behind music and trying t o make it. We're all Chasing Dreams\, and it's amazing that our dreams are coming true for us."\nTheir mentality and spirit continually resound thro ugh the hyper enthusiastic ranks of fans supporting them. "We have a reall y close relationship with them\," continues Kalin. "We engage all of them through social networks. They've been with us from the ground up\, and the ir support strengthens us."\nUltimately\, everybody's invited to join Kali n &\; Myles' party. "We want our fan base to make positive memories whe n they hear us\," says Myles. "We want them to associate it with moments l ike finding a best a friend through music or getting through a bad day. We 're so passionate and driven that we just hope our influence is a good one ."\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T233000 DTSTAMP:20150324T193715Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kung-fu-twiddle-dirty-dozen-tour / SUMMARY:Kung Fu & Twiddle "Dirty Dozen Tour" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150407T233000 DTSTAMP:20141209T233653Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zappa-plays-zappa-one-size-fits- 40th-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Zappa Plays Zappa "One Size Fits All" 40th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5\, 1969 in Lo s Angeles—the son of Frank and Gail Zappa\, it was inevitable that from the moment of his birth his life would be filled wall-to wall with music ( his father having listed his religion as “musician” on Dweezil’s bir th certificate). Dweezil’s early years were spent largely away from the spotlight—something of a rarity for the child of a celebrity\, but perfe ct for cultivating a close relationship with his family.\n  Having watche d his father perform concerts from the side of the stage since he was in d iapers it was no surprise that he began to show an interest in music early on. At 6 years old he received his first guitar\, a Fender Music Master f rom his dad.\n  This is what Dweezil's guitar looked like originally. It looks very different now. It endured serious modifications including lower horn amputation\, severe burns and a Larry Flynt for President sticker. I t's in a Hard Rock Cafe somewhere.\n  He would occasionally make noises w ith the guitar by plugging it in to a little Pignose amplifier.\n  It was n't until he was 12 that he began to show a serious interest in manipulati ng the instrument to make music.\n  Having primarily heard the music his father was working on or listening to at home while growing up\, Dweezil s oon found himself exposed to some new sounds on the radio. Besides his fat her's music he began listening to the Beatles\, Queen\, AC/DC\, Led Zeppel in\, Black Sabbath\, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. Like many aspiring guitaris ts of his generation\, Dweezil ‘s ear was caught in a stranglehold by th e trailblazing guitar styles of Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. He list ened to their records for hours on end trying to figure out a way to trans late what he was hearing in his head to his fingers at the other end of th e guitar. Along the way\, he had opportunities to ask his dad for some hel p. "I remember asking Frank to help me figure out the song 'Revelation/Mot her Earth' from Blizzard Of Oz. I really didn't know anything about chords and in that song Randy Rhoads was using classical music elements that wer e really new to rock guitar at the time. Frank helped me learn the finger picking intro." To gain more fundamental knowledge of technique and scales Dweezil was fortunate to have some assistance from one of the musicians i n his father's band at that time\, Steve Vai. Dweezil became remarkably pr oficient in a very short amount of time due to his intense practicing sess ions.\n  "Steve made a notebook\, which I still have\, of scales and exer cises and I practiced the stuff from that book at least 5 hours a day." In 1982\, at the age of 12 he made his first onstage appearance with his fat her’s band at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. "That was a great experie nce. I was so excited to have been asked to play but I was incredibly nerv ous. Since I could only really play lead in the key of A\, Frank devised a hand signal for the band to modulate the song 'Stevie's Spanking' down to A from it's original key of B. After I finished my solo he gave the cue f or the band to modulate back up. It was so cool how he had so much control over the music\, it almost seemed like a magic trick to me. It made a big impression on me and has stuck with me my whole life."\n  Later that yea r he recorded his first single\, “My Mother Is A Space Cadet”\, releas ed on Frank Zappa’s Barking Pumpkin label. The amazing story behind that recording is that it was produced by Edward Van Halen. (On the sleeve it is credited as being produced by De Vards in order to avoid any contractua l issues for Van Halen.) (for the story of meeting Edward Van Halen for th e first time click here: http://www.dweezilzappaworld.com/articles/15-van- halen-star-guitar )\n  "There are no words to describe how inspirational it was for me to be able to work with Edward on that recording. I was 12\, a novice player and in complete awe of his super human accomplishments. I had a terrible sense of rhythm and he tried really hard to help me with t hat. I had only been playing for around 9 months and I had never practiced with a metronome. He was funny in the studio. We were all so young\, just 12 and 13 and Edward joked that it was time for us kids to have a milk an d cookie break. When I played the solo on "Space Cadet" Edward worked on g etting the right guitar sound. That was one of my favorite parts of the se ssion. We were using one of Frank's brown Acoustic combo amps.\n  He had 5 or 6 of them that he was using on tour and Edward played through all of them to see which one sounded best. At one point he was teaching me about doing punch in over dubs\, he explained that I had to play along with the parts that were already recorded so that it would seamlessly blend with th e new part I was about to record. I remember it being very difficult to do since the stuff I played for the solo was not worked out ahead of time. I did the whole solo with all of the finger tapping stuff and vibrato bar d ives. Edward made up a cool part that he showed me for after the solo that lead back to the vocal but I couldn't bend the unison notes in tune since my hands weren't strong enough. So he ended up playing the unison bend me lody after the solo. The slide guitar intro came about around then as well . I couldn't play that in tune either since I had never played slide befor e and it's a specialized technique that takes a long time to master. He pl ayed that intro as well. Watching him do that stuff was so impressive. I d id all of the other guitar stuff that you hear on the record"\n(Source: Ag ent Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T233000 DTSTAMP:20150130T165714Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sufjan-stevens/ SUMMARY:Sufjan Stevens DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nTo celebrate the release of his forthcoming album Ca rrie &\; Lowell\, Sufjan Stevens will tour North America beginning in A pril. The headline dates include stops at New York’s Beacon Theater and Washington\, D.C.’s DAR Constitution Hall. Stevens will also headline th e U.K.’s End of the Road festival this September. Presale tickets for th e U.S. dates and further information are available at http://carrieandlow ell.com/tour.\nCarrie &\; Lowell will be released March 31 on Stevens ’ own Asthmatic Kitty Records. Watch a trailer for the album HERE and pr eorder the album HERE.\nCarrie &\; Lowell was recorded by Stevens along side Casey Foubert\, Laura Veirs\, Nedelle Torrisi\, Sean Carey\, Ben Lest er and Thomas Bartlett and mixed by Stevens\, Bartlett and Pat Dillet. The matically the 11 songs address life and death\, love and loss\, and the ar tist’s struggle to make sense of the beauty and ugliness of love. The al bum is named for Stevens’ mother and stepfather and is a return to Steve ns’ folk roots.\nA singer-songwriter currently living in Brooklyn\, NY\, Stevens’ preoccupation with epic concepts has motivated two state recor ds (Michigan &\; Illinois)\, a collection of sacred and biblical songs (Seven Swans)\, an electronic album for the animals of the Chinese zodiac (Enjoy Your Rabbit)\, two Christmas box sets (Songs for Christmas\, vol. 1 -5 and Silver &\; Gold\, vol. 6-10)\, and a BAM-commissioned programmat ic tone poem for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (The BQE). In 2010 Stevens released an expansive EP (All Delighted People) and the full length The A ge of Adz\, a collection of songs partly inspired by the outsider artist R oyal Robertson.\nStevens recently collaborated with New York City Ballet c horeographer and dancer Justin Peck on Year of the Rabbit\, a modern dance program set to a classical orchestration of Enjoy Your Rabbit and an orig inal orchestral score commissioned for Peck’s ballet Everywhere We Go. S tevens’ second BAM commission Round-Up\, an instrumental accompaniment t o slow-motion rodeo footage\, recently premiered at BAM’s Harvey Theater . CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:107@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150419T233000 DTSTAMP:20150218T194009Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/waka-flocka-flame/ SUMMARY:Waka Flocka Flame DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nI never in my life wanted to rap. Let me quote that sh*t now.—Waka Flocka Flame on his 2009 debut mixtape\, Salute Me or Sho ot Me\, Vol. 1\nWaka Flocka Flame didn’t want to be a rapper when he gre w up. He didn’t want to write hit songs\, perform in front of thousands of people at packed clubs or hear his songs played on radio stations acros s the country. But more than a year after bursting onto the scene with his debut single\, “O Let’s Do It\,” the Atlanta rapper has managed to make more of an impact on the music industry than most rappers who have sp ent their entire lives trying to do it. And thanks to an influential cosig n from fellow ATLien Gucci Mane\, and a string of chartWAKA-topping single s\, including the remix to “O Let’s Do It\,” featuring Rick Ross and Diddy\, and his latest hit\, “Hard In Da Paint\,” it doesn’t look l ike Waka Flocka is ready to quit rapping anytime soon.\n“I never dreamed I would be doing what I’m doing today\,” says Waka\, who earned his u nique nickname from a cousin when he was younger while they were watching an episode of Jim Henson’s classic puppet show\, The Muppet Show (he lat er added the “Flocka Flame” to the end of it at the suggestion of Gucc i Mane). “I never imagined I’d become a rapper\, let alone a successfu l rapper.”\nBorn Juaquin Malphurs in Queens\, N.Y.\, Waka Flocka certain ly had all the connections to forge into music at a young age. He grew up around the corner from Murda Inc. recording artist Ja Rule\, lived near LL Cool J’s grandmother and even had a cousin who used to hang around the popular group Lost Boyz in the mid-1990s. But when his mother Debra Mizay —now the CEO of artist management group Mizay Entertainment—relocated the family to Riverdale\, Georgia when Waka was 11\, he shied away from mu sic and instead focused on his love for basketball. And after his youngest brother died in automobile accident when Waka was just 14\, he moved even further away from it\, instead opting to spend his time running the stree ts of Atlanta with his friends.\n“That whole period of my life really me ssed with my head\,” says Waka. “I ain’t even gonna lie—it killed me as a man. But it also made me stronger as a man in the future.”\nAt 1 8\, Waka looked on as his mother began managing the career of Gucci Mane\, who had established himself as a force to be reckoned with in Atlanta at the time by performing relentlessly throughout the South. Within two years \, Waka began messing around with music himself alongside local producer T ay Beatz\, who helped him shape his rambunctious personality on the microp hone. “I was going through so much at the time\,” says Waka. “I had so much stress and so many issues. I couldn’t release my emotions physic ally\, so releasing them verbally was the only option I had.”\nThe resul t was Waka’s 2008 mixtape\, Salute Me or Shoot Me\, Vol. 1\, featuring t he trap anthem\, “O Let’s Do It\,” a song that caught on instantaneo usly in the A and quickly spread to other parts of the country. It allowed Waka to take his show on the road and also earned him a coveted slot in G ucci Mane’s 1017 Brick Squad clique. “Gucci and them were kind of shoc ked\,” says Waka\, “because nobody really knew I was rapping and then\ , all of a sudden\, I had the biggest song in the South.”\nBut all the s udden success also took its toll on Waka. In January 2010\, he was shot se veral times at a car wash in Atlanta during an alleged robbery attempt. Th e following month\, legendary East Coast artist Method Man was doing an in terview on satellite radio and spoke out against Waka\, criticizing the la ck of lyricism involved in crafting his style of music. He also endured a short rift in his relationship with Gucci Mane recently after the rapper p arted ways with his mother’s management company in May. The incidents ea rned Waka a reputation as one of the most controversial artists in the ind ustry—a reputation that he doesn’t feel he deserves.\n“People have d efinitely gotten the wrong impression of me so far\,” says Waka. “I do n’t know why they think I’m so controversial. I guess people just don ’t know the real me yet. It’s up to me to change their minds.”\nHe ’s spent the better part of 2010 doing exactly that. Earlier this summer \, he released “Hard In Da Paint\,” a catchy Lex Luger-produced track that inspired a slew of freestyles by other artists. He also put the finis hing touches on his debut album\, Flockaveli—the first released through So Icey/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records. Featuring the rowdy intro\, “Bustin ’ At ’Em\,” the strip club anthem\, “No Hands\,” featuring Rosco e Dash and Wale\, and the brutally-honest closing track\, “Fuck This Ind ustry\,” it promises to be one of the most energetic debut albums of the year.\nBy naming it Flockaveli\, Waka—who calls 2Pac his favorite rappe r of all-time—is also doing more than just being controversial for the s ake of being controversial. “2Pac introduced me to a guy named Machiavel li\,” says Waka. “His back was always to the wall and people threw sti cks and stones at him and he had to keeping blocking them. When I recorded this album\, that’s how I felt.”\nAnd if anyone doesn’t like it? “I don’t care\,” says Waka. “I’m just going to keep on making my music.”\nFor a guy who claims he never wanted to be a rapper\, he’s c ertainly come around to the idea.\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T230000 DTSTAMP:20150422T155839Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/might-giants/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: They Might Be Giants DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThere aren’t a lot of bands who can open an album with the line “Hi\, Your head is on fire” and have it sound not only c ool\, but for the said lyric to be one of the album’s less ostentatious declarations. With Nanobots—They Might Be Giants’ 16th studio album— the band offers up a musical landscape of black ops\, microscopic robots\, insect hospitals\, and karate chops—as well as a sprinkling of mini-rum inations clocking in at well under the one-minute mark. For a group that h as made a career out of crafting unforgettable melodies while deftly illum inating the odd\, Nanobots is a remarkable achievement—25 tracks that zi g and zag in a myriad of new directions including the very adult topics of melancholy and alienation\, while showcasing the band’s expert musician ship and undeniable skill at crafting perfect pop productions.\nFormed in 1982\, They Might Be Giants are themselves giants of a sort in the pantheo n of alternative-indie-college rock (or whatever you wanna call it). Emerg ing out of NYC’s East Village performance scene with a singular take on art-pop\, the dynamic duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell would break big at the dawn of the 1990’s with their platinum LP Flood\, one of the most beloved “alternative rock” albums of all time. In the following y ears the band would go on to dip their creative toes in a variety of diffe rent pools—not only releasing a slew of excellent albums\, but also maki ng music for television and films\, snagging a couple of Grammy awards\, a nd serving as the subject for an acclaimed documentary about their career (Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns). Over the course of three decades they’v e also managed to engender a coterie of intensely devoted (some might even say obsessive) fans who are prone to following the band around Grateful D ead-style whenever They Might Be Giants hits the road. It’s certainly a great track record for any band…particularly for one more well-known for accordion heroics than guitars and whose most classic songs involve birdh ouses and ancient cities.\nSo\, when you are already 15 albums deep into a career that spans over thirty years\, what do you do next? If you are The y Might Be Giants\, you simply do what you’ve always done—you gather y our friends in NYC (in this case producer Pat Dillett and regular TMBG coh orts Stan Harrison\, Jon Graboff\, Jedediah Parish\, and Chris Thompson) a nd follow your creative impulses wherever they happen to lead you. In the case of Nanobots\, the resulting album is a collection of skewed narrative s that present a kind of through-line to the band’s earliest work—herk y jerky pop songs sprinkled among a variety of truncated mini songs\, all of them begging to be sung along to.\n“There is a thread that runs along everything we’ve ever done\,” says John Linnell. “We’re always tr ying to do new things—new styles\, experimenting with things that are pr etty/ugly or kind of atrocious sounding or purely weird—but we also love pop songs. Despite how we may try to change things up\, I think we’re s till trying to meet the same kinds of criteria ultimately. We are still\, in the end\, trying to make songs that we want to hear.”\n“When you en ter a studio to make your 16th record\, you might assume the stakes couldn ’t be any lower\,” jokes John Flansburgh\, “But we really approached this project with a level of intensity and focus that rivals anything els e we’ve ever done. I think the sonics and musicality of what we’ve bee n doing for the past couple of years are actually quite evolved from where we started\, but at the same time we really pared things back. We tried t o come at this record with a lot of restraint\, to see how minimal we coul d be with the song arrangements. That was really our challenge this time a round. Some of the songs are crazy sparse. It’s kind of amazing to me th at it took us sixteen albums to get around to trying some of these ideas. It’s also reassuring to know that you can make music for this long and s till uncover these new ideas. There are definitely points in Nanobots that feel like a new direction for us. ”\nSo\, what then is a Nanobot? Accor ding to reliable Internet sources\, a nanobot is “a hypothetical\, very small\, self-propelled machine\, esp. one that has some degree of autonomy and can reproduce.” Given the microscopic nature of songs like “Tick\ ,” “Hive Mind\,” and “Didn’t Kill Me\,” it’s easy to see how the idea of the tiny creation with the capacity to accomplish big things might serve as a guiding principle for the entire record\, so much of whic h is built upon a kind of purposeful brevity. That being said\, the album still boasts a variety of three-minute pop gems—“Call You Mom\,” “ Nanobots\,” “Lost My Mind”—that rank among TMBG’s most instantly catchy tunes.\n“I like the idea of short songs\,” says Linnell\, “I t’s just gonna dilute the power of the idea if we make it longer. There ’s no need to force another verse and chorus if the song doesn’t need one.\n“There isn’t necessarily a logical explanation to why Nanobots s eemed like such an important title for the entire record\, but I like the idea of these tiny things that are designed to do a very specific thing— they can replicate themselves in whatever way they might need to in order to do the required job. And I like the idea of self-replicating. Humans do that by having children. It’s not necessarily a logical process\, it’ s just something that happens. You unleash this force—a child or a micro scopic robot—and then it goes out into the world and does it’s thing …in a way you can’t always control.”\n“We came of age in the time of albums”\, says Flansburgh\, “So we were raised on the notion that s ongs—when collected together—serve to amplify and support each other w hen part of a well-considered collection. That’s the power of the album. With Nanobots we weren’t making a concept album\, but it does have a ce rtain power as a kind of song cycle. These short little tiny songs have a purpose and they make sense when surrounded by the longer songs. There’s a certain mania to this record\, a certain energy you get when you includ e all these hard working miniatures.”\nThere are few bands currently in operation that can boast a thirty year career\, let alone boast a career t hat includes 16 studio albums—including four beloved albums for children —and a history of embracing emerging technologies (the band’s brillian tly curated iPhone app recalls their early “Dial-A-Song” days)\, but t he genius of They Might Be Giants—and perhaps the secret to their succes s—is that they continue to operate within their own world. Three decades in\, there is still no other band that sounds like them and—even more i mportantly—very few artists that approach songwriting with the kind of w ide-eyed\, natural curiosity as They Might Be Giants. Whether they are sin ging about tiny robots\, broken hearts\, combustible heads\, or ticks\, th ey do it in a vernacular that is uniquely their own. \n(Source: Agent Pro vided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:106@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150425T233000 DTSTAMP:20150202T191100Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/life-color-big-bang-world-tour/ SUMMARY:Life In Color Big Bang World Tour DESCRIPTION:Life In Color Big Bang World TourThe Creation Of ColorThe Worl ds Largest Paint Party\nFacebook Event CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150426T233000 DTSTAMP:20150303T174740Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/apocalyptica/ SUMMARY:Apocalyptica DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFinnish cello-based heavy rockers Apocalyptica want to be remembered as the band that brought balls back to heavy metal and th e band that did so in a unique way. Since its inception\, the band has bee n mining the classical form and structure\, coming up with something total ly unpredictable and utterly unforgettable. Twenty years into an inimitabl e and formidable career\, they are still reinventing themselves and findin g new sources of inspiration. That's not easy to do!\n"As a musician\, I c an't think about Grammys or selling this or that amount of records. That c an't be the goal of this  job. We are focused on the main thing\, which i s making music\," Apocalyptica's Eicca Toppinen said. "I can't say we are the only ones doing that\, but at least we do it our way." That's the miss ion statement and the infallible goal of Apocalyptica – to do the music they want to do without rules or regulations or parameters. They continue to flip the script and twist convention to suit themselves two decades dee p. Reflecting on the band's rich history\, from the Metallica covers that turned the music scene on its ear to 2007's critically lauded and fan appl auded Worlds Collide\, which saw them collaborating with everyone from Sli pknot's Corey Taylor to Rammstein's Till Lindemann to Lacuna Coil's Cristi na Scabbia\, Toppinen said\, "When we released our first album\, people th ought\, 'This is a novelty act\, or a one album project.' We thought that as well\, in the beginning."\nBut my\, how times have changed. He continue d\, "Now\, when I look back\, the feedback from the world is that Apocalyp tica also changed major things in the metal music scene."\nIndeed\, they'v e blown the doors open\, fusing classical music with modern metal conventi ons and the result is something that cannot be argued with. "What we do ma y not be for everyone\, but we opened new doors and new ways of thinking a nd encouraged people\, who have told us\, 'When I heard you\, I thought th at I can do this.' It was good. We changed some things in the scene\," Top pinen said.\nThat's not lip service nor is it said with any sort of bravad o.\n Apocalyptica continue to change\, to evolve and do new things. They haven't released an album since 2010's 7th Symphony\, on which they toured mightily\, playing 200 shows all over the world. But they've not been imm obile or stagnant or inactive since.\n In fact\, it's quite the opposite. "People wonder where we are\, what we are doing\," Toppinen acknowledged. "Well\, we're coming back\, stronger than ever."\n The first new music f rom the band in three years will come in the form of a live CD of "the Wag ner Thing\," as Toppinen lovingly calls it. Officially\, "the Wagner Thing " is the Wagner Reloaded musical and theatrical project\, one that defied categorization or containment.  May 22\, 2013 marked the 200th anniversar y of the birth of composer Richard Wagner. Gregor Seyffert\, an award-winn ing choreographer and dancer\, staged a brilliant and magical\, cross-genr e event\, featuring elements of dance and theater in a live concert celebr ating the oeuvre of Wagner. The event was not based on sole works but on W agner's body of work and his life. It was then presented on stage\, with A pocalyptica composing the music.\n The live CD\, titled Wagner Reloaded – Live in Leipzig\, will be comprised of the very compositions from that event.\n Overall\, Wagner Reloaded was not some sort of therapy project nor was it Apocalyptica Plays Wagner\, either. It was\, as is the case wit h all Apocalyptica material\, something else. Ultimately\, it's new Apocal yptica compositions\, inspired by this event.\n "We took elements of [Wag ner's] life and used his original music and rearranged it. Most of the tim e\, I wrote a new score for it\," Toppinen explained. "I call it a 'score' since it felt like I wrote a movie score. I had to fulfill the needs of t he stage."\n Toppinen also acknowledged that the live CD will satisfy lon gtime fans for a specific reason\, saying\, "What makes it cool for many o ld Apocalyptica fans is that there are no vocals. It is a purely instrumen tal album and old school fans will love it. Since our music having vocals divides people\, the old fans consider [vocal-less Apocalyptica] the 'real ' Apocalyptica\, while others love the vocal tracks. But this will delight the old fans."\n Talk about knowing your audience and satiating fans!\n  The live release is also old school in that Toppinen wrote all the music \, which is how things transpired in the band over 10 years ago. As Apocal yptica have grown and developed\, there has been more of a division of lab or and more sharing of the responsibility when it comes to writing music. So while the music was penned by solely by Toppinen\, it was performed by the band in the live realm.\n The whole band was involved. Therefore\, it is/was an Apocalyptica project.\n Wagner Reloaded certainly further stok ed the creative fires. "We were asked so many times to do this type of pro ject\, but this was the first one we got excited about\," Toppinen said. " I was writing music for a movie that does not exist. I had a list of theme s and every theme that Gregor had in his mind\, I had to think about how l ong the scenes were and then write the music\, all the while thinking abou t having Apocalyptica perform it with a symphony orchestra and choir\, and around 100 dancers."\n It was a visual spectacle\, like a lush carnival come to life\, and a massive undertaking for the band\, with Toppinen ackn owledging\, "Everything sounded so crazy on this project. I thought\, 'If we can make this work\, it can be special.' The production was massive. Th e stage was huge. It was big\, and I like a big challenge. This was like M ission: Impossible. So I wanted to try it."\n   Mission: Impossible beca me Mission: Accomplished. And now it's time for Apocalyptica to take what they learned in the process and start to distill ideas into a proper new a lbum.\n So while the band had a year off from active touring while " doin g the Wagner thing\," the creativity still flowed and they stayed sharp\, working on something grand. It's the first time the band has had any signi ficant –relatively speaking—time off since 1996. "It's been 17 years\, " Toppinen stated. "It's good to have time off. We can do new things and h ave new inspiration. We have a freedom to do things differently than a nor mal album."  The immediate Apocalyptica itinerary will find the band spen ding the fall writing music for a studio album\, with a late spring 2014 s tudio start being eyed. There is some touring on the docket\, set for Mar ch 2014with 17 shows in Europe featuring a 25-piece orchestra. The other dates on the tour will boast performances of the band's repertoire and t hey will be backed by a small orchestra.\n While there is a level of exci tement for what Apocalyptica can do next\, they are not quite sure where t he journey will begin or end and that's just fine with the band. Life is a bout the journey and the destination. "For our next step\, I don't know ye t\," Toppinen said.\n He furthered\, "The band is in a great position and in a good state. We have toured successfully and we have a strong fanbase . While record companies get scared when we want to have a break\, since w e can't be out of market for a while\, we know we have a band that is so u nique that people won't forget us with a four-year break."\n Toppinen fin ished\, "We are in perfect shape. We're still hungry for the future to mak e music together. If you have that hunger and want to try something new\, you'll never know where you end up. I only know that we are motivated and excited\, and have heads full of fresh ideas."\n Most bands are petering out and running on fumes at the 20-year mark\, if they make it that far. S uch is not the case for Apocalyptica. Instead\, they are at their creative apex and there is no ceiling on what they can and will accomplish. Their time is now.\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150428T233000 DTSTAMP:20150128T180328Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/used/ SUMMARY:The Used DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nJanuary 26th\, 2015 – Los Angeles\, CA - The Used has announced a North American Spring tour with Every Time I Die\, The Mar mozets\, and The Eeries. The tour kicks off on April 3rd in San Diego\, CA and wraps on May 2nd in Cleveland\, OH. Presale tickets will be available today at 2PM local time through Thursday\, January 29th at 10PM local tim e\, here: http://theused.net/. General tickets will be available on Friday \, January 30th at 10AM local time.\n The Used will be touring in support of their newest album\, “Imaginary Enemy\,” which was released just l ast year. The album\, which hit #1 on the Billboard Independent Chart\, is available on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/ImaginaryEnemy. For more informat ion\, please visit: http://theused.net\n The Used—which includes singer Bert McCracken\, guitarist Quinn Allman\, bassist Jeph Howard and drummer Dan Whitesides formed in Orem\, Utah in 2001\, signing to Reprise Records that same year. Championed by producer and collaborator John Feldmann\, t he band issued their gold-certified Self-Titled debut in 2002\, quickly ce menting the Used as leaders among the post-hardcore elite\, thanks in part to unforgettable singles like “Box Full of Sharp Objects\,” “The Ta ste of Ink\,” “Blue And Yellow” and “Buried Myself Alive.”\n Th e band then released the CD/DVD combo “Maybe Memories” in 2003\, now c ertified platinum\, featuring B-sides\, live cuts\, demos and unreleased t racks\, while still another gold record followed—2004’s “In Love And Death”—spawning singles “Take It Away\,” “I Caught Fire” and “All That I’ve Got” – which earned the band their first MuchMusic Video Award nomination. Their latest LP Imaginary Enemy put the band’s political frustrations and commitment to social change at its forefront an d has opened up the platform for conversation among fans and critics alike . The album climbed high on the Independent\, Tastemaker Albums\, Hard Roc k\, Alternative\, Digital Albums and Top Rock charts.\n \;\nFor more i nformation on The Used\, please visit:\nWebsite:www.TheUsed.net\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheUsed\nTwitter: twitter.com/WeAreTheUsed\nYouTube: www .youtube.com/THEUSEDCHANNEL LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150429T233000 DTSTAMP:20150112T171413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pat-benatar-neil-giraldo-2/ SUMMARY:Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:112@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150501T233000 DTSTAMP:20150313T162404Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-tribute-sublime-2/ SUMMARY:Badfish "A Tribute To Sublime" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T233000 DTSTAMP:20150120T202106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/438/ SUMMARY:Circa Survive DESCRIPTION:Website: www.circasurvive.com\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/Circa Survive\nTwitter: twitter.com/circasurvive LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T233000 DTSTAMP:20150327T164838Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/seether/ SUMMARY:Seether DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOn their sixth full-length album Isolate and Medicat e\, multi-platinum alternative rock trio Seether – Shaun Morgan [vocals\ , guitar]\, Dale Stewart [bass\, backing vocals]\, and John Humphrey [drum s] – strip their trademark melodic thrash to its core and deliver the mo st poignant\, passionate\, and powerful record of their illustrious career . With rigorous minimalism and maturity\, chief songwriter Shaun Morgan – long one of rock’s most unheralded melodists\, has become a composer of deep emotion and clear-eyed vulnerability. The band too has developed into one of rock’s most fearsome units\, playing with precision\, grit a nd authority\, yet still light on their feet. After 15+ years of hardscrab ble success\, it’s evident that Seether felt like survival was not enoug h. They had something to prove with this new album – somewhere farther t o go.\nOne reason for the new approach must surely be Seether’s close pa rtnership with ace producer Brendan O’Brien (Springsteen\, Pearl Jam). M ore like a member of the band than a hired gun\, O’Brien repeatedly cham pioned Morgan as one of music’s most gifted songwriters and vocalists an d Seether as one of rock’s most extraordinary bands. His unrelenting fai th in their talent and potential has been something of a North Star for Se ether\, helping them struggle through and outlast some very dark times.\nR ecognizing that he needed to limit distractions\, in early 2013 Morgan wen t about constructing a refuge in his New Hampshire home – a space where these new songs could develop and take shape. “I actually built a room t hat I could write in\,” he recalls. “I personally pulled out the carpe t\, put in wood flooring\, decorated\, and painted. After getting off the road\, it was a process of preparation to get the environment just right. I made a place that I felt comfortable and creative in. I was able to be s afe and isolated\, concentrating on writing music instead of dealing with the distractions that come with daily life.”\nLyrically\, Morgan has nev er been afraid to look his demons in the eye. The people in these songs co nfront the truth with simmering rage\; it’s the fuel they need to make t hem feel alive. “The whole record is a collection of diary entries\,” Morgan revealed. “It’s just where I’m at and what I’m going throug h. I’m writing songs about getting through whatever situations I’m in at the time. These songs deal with relationships and life situations.”\n Morgan emerged with a collection of fleshed-out ideas that the musicians h oned during rehearsals together in drummer John Humphrey’s native Oklaho ma. By the time they assembled with O’Brien to record the album at Holly wood’s Henson Studios in January 2014\, their vision had clearly come in to focus.\n“It felt so natural\,” explains Humphrey. “When we get to gether\, there’s an indescribable chemistry. That’s all over this albu m. The three of us can jam together and finish a song pretty quickly. We w ere really focused. These guys are my second family. We’re tight musical ly and otherwise.”\nThe band cut the entire album in sixteen days. The s wift recording pace did not allow them to smother the tracks with overprod uction\, but rather gave the songs a chance to breathe. On working with O ’Brien\, bassist Dale Stewart enthused\, “He’s like a fourth band me mber at this point. We understand each other. He likes to get in there and work quickly and he encourages us to be ourselves. We often followed our first instinct. That allowed us to capture the moment.”\nThe album opene r\, “See You At The Bottom\,” quickly locks in with brutal force as Mo rgan’s Beatles-meets-Nirvana wail comes screaming out of the speakers. F rom there\, the album never lets up.\nGnashing riffs underpin another infe ctious chorus on the virulent first single\, “Words As Weapons.” Morga n’s remarkable ear for indelible melodies is truly the band’s secret w eapon. It’s what makes Isolate and Medicate so damn listenable. Morgan m akes unrelenting despair a fun listen.\n“Same Damn Life” – a boiling rejection of suburban sprawl juxtaposed against Morgan’s surgery falset to – is a pop metal surprise. “I always felt like there was something there\,” Morgan said of the song. “It started from a riff and went int o a vocal idea. I’m a big fan of The Beatles. It’s fun to do something with that pop element. Those are the songs that stick with you.”\nThe a lbum’s centerpiece\, “Crash\,” is quite possibly the most beautiful song Seether has ever recorded. Gorgeous vocal lines and warm\, fuzzed-out guitars cascading into pulsating wall-of-sound atmospherics mark an unden iable creative peak for the band. “It’s different from what we’ve do ne in the past and that excited all of us\,” Stewart says. “It doesn ’t follow the stereotypical formula. It’s pretty. It’s heavy. It’s emotional and deep.”\nAnother reason for the band’s fresh outlook is the strong support and enthusiasm they feel from new label partners The Bi cycle Music Company/Concord Music Group. The brothers-in-arms feel was gal vanized with their new team. “In one of our first meetings with the labe l\, we played everybody five or six completed songs\,” Morgan remembers. “This marked the first time anybody outside of the band and Brendan lis tened to it. Afterwards\, everybody was really excited and happy. Seeing t he level of enthusiasm was great. That felt like the moment everything cam e together. It was a rebirth\, in a sense.”\nSeether has worked tireless ly to reach this point. The hard rocking outfit originally from Pretoria\, South Africa has now released eight albums in all\, two of which have gon e Platinum and two more that are certified Gold along with a live concert DVD that has sold over 500\,000 units – for total worldwide sales in exc ess of 4.5 million. The consistent hit makers have quietly amassed eleven #1 singles and seventeen Top 5 multi-format hits resulting in singles sale s that top seven million – a level of success few artists working today can match. Seether has averaged 120 performances a year\, crisscrossing th e globe\, emerging into headlining mainstays and featured performers on ma ny of the world’s biggest rock festivals.\nIsolate and Medicate will und oubtedly resonate deeply with the group’s fiercely loyal fans. “I hope everybody can feel this\,” concludes Humphrey. “It’s a special albu m for us\, and we put everything we had into it.”\nMorgan completes the sentiment\, “I want them to walk away having enjoyed the music. I want t hem to get the same emotional sense and happiness we feel listening to it. It’s so important and tied to memories we’ve all had. When somebody l istens\, it’ll hopefully make them feel good. They will know they’re n ot alone. That’s the reason we do it.”\n(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150505T230000 DTSTAMP:20150313T184319Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/halestorm/ SUMMARY:Halestorm DESCRIPTION: All tickets purchased for the show at the Armory will be hono red at The Palace. \n \;\nBIOGRAPHY\nHalestorm is an American hard rock band from Red Lion\, Pennsylvania\, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale\, her brother drummer and percussionist Arejay Hale\ , guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith. The group's self-titled debut album was released on April 28\, 2009\, through Atlantic Records. Their second album The Strange Case Of... was released on April 10\, 20 12. The song "Love Bites (So Do I)" from that album won their first Gramm y Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance on February 10\, 2013.\n \n Halestorm is well known for their near non-stop touring\, often performing as many as 250 shows a year. Since 2006 they have toured with many hard rock and heavy metal acts including Chevelle\, Seether\, Staind\, Papa Roach\, Trapt\, Three Days Grace\, Theory of a Deadman\,Buckcherry\,  Disturbed\, Shinedown\, Avenged Sevenfold\, Stone Sour\, Hellyeah\, H eaven &\; Hell\, Evanescence and Bullet For My Valentine. Halestorm appeared on the first annual Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival\, and in October 2010 the band traveled to Japan to participate in the Loud Pa rk Festival. Halestorm also appeared on the 2010 Taste of Chaos tour. LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:115@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T233000 DTSTAMP:20150422T155120Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/big-sean/ SUMMARY:Big Sean DESCRIPTION:ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR 4/12/15 WILL BE HONORED ON 5/6.\n&nbs p\;\nBIOGRAPHY\nSean Anderson\, a.k.a. Big Sean\, is the newest artist sig ned to G.O.O.D. Music/Island Def Jam at the young age of 23. Sean was born in Santa Monica\, CA and relocated to the west side of Detroit\, MI when he was 2 months old. He was raised by his mother and grandparents\, who wo rked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determi nation.\nSean attended the Detroit Waldorf School\, a school of art\, from Kindergarten to 8th Grade where he was introduced to a spectrum of art an d culture. He later attended Cass Technical High School where he furthered his music career\, met life long friends\, and gained the support of fans and peers as he independently sold copies of his music.\nSean gained a st rong relationship with 102.7FM\, a local radio station in Detroit where he displayed his rhyming skills weekly. There\, he met Kanye West after a ra dio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestylin g for Mr. West\, giving him a copy of his music and sending numerous track s for him to critique. After months of submitting songs and numerous meeti ngs\, Sean finally got the call from Kanye West himself saying that he wan ted to sign him. Big Sean officially signed to G.O.O.D Music in 2007 and t hen signed to Island Def Jam in 2008. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150507T233000 DTSTAMP:20150319T173502Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/501/ SUMMARY:The Real Sick Tour featuring Chelsea Grin & The Word Alive DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOne year in a dog’s life equals seven for a human. Dog years are a lot like touring musician years: Being on the road and le arning from more seasoned bands\, playing music every night\, traveling to gether every day\, a lot of growth happens at super-human speed. “For a fulltime musician\, a year is a long time\; one album is a huge difference . We love that album [Desolation of Eden\, Chelsea Grin’s debut] but lik e any musician\, old stuff is old stuff\, when you get better you want to write different things\,” Chelsea Grin bassist David Flinn says\, reveal ing\, “We all sat down and talked about what we wanted the new album to be—we wanted it to include ideas that date back to our EP but open up to things we listen to now like Thrice\, Black Dahlia Murder\, and indie roc k. We didn’t want to put out the typical deathcore album. “\n“When w e wrote the first album I was still in the Army and Dan [Jones\, guitarist ] joined the band on the way to the studio\,” David says with a laugh. “Since we released Desolation of Eden we’ve had a stable lineup and we ’ve become more confident. This time we weren’t rushed.” Though the band’s signature guttural vocals\, whiplash-inducing breakdowns\, and Mi ddle Eastern-flavored melodies remain on the band’s latest–My Damnatio n\, out July 19th on Artery Recordings–the Salt Lake City\, Utah-based s ixpiece’s latest assault is both more direct and diverse. “We recorded the track ‘My Damnation’ last summer at preproduction and when we too k a step back and listened to it\, it was like ‘Wow this is a big step f or us.’”\nChelsea Grin is Alex Koehler (vocals)\, Michael Stafford (gu itars)\, Jack Harmond (guitars)\, Dan Jones (guitars)\, David Flinn (bass) and Andrew Carlston (drums). The band started in high school inspired by Whitechapel\, Emmure\, and Job For A Cowboy\, among others. The guys quick ly made a name for themselves playing VFW Halls on the weekends and releas ing a debut EP that sold out at local retailers. “Two years ago everyone was 18\, just graduated from high school and started touring\, it was lik e jumping from high school to college in a van\,” David explains. After some brief regional tours the band signed to the Artery Foundation for man agement and then signed on as the first band on Artery Recordings\, a join t partnership with Artery Management and Razor &\; Tie Entertainment. C helsea Grin released it’s debut\, Desolation of Eden\, in Feb 2010\, it sold over 20\,000 copies\; garnered a spot on the coveted Alternative Pres s “AP Recommends” column\; and was voted #2 in the September 2010 AP R eaders Chart. The band toured throughout 2010-2011—highlights have been jaunts with Whitechapel\, For Today\, 2010’s Thrash &\; Burn tour\, a nd 2011’s Bamboozle Festival.\nMy Damnation was produced by Zeuss (Hateb reed\, The Acacia Strain\, Emmure) who focused the band’s double bass an d three-guitar dynamic. “His ears are trained to hear what works in term s of drums\, three guitars and he helped fix parts.” The disc opens with the one-two jabs of “The Foolish One” and “Everlasting Sleep\,” c lassic bowel-churning grooves with refined subtleties. Vocalist Alex Koehl er tastefully branches out and the lead guitars are more lyrical. Alex has been working on his vocals with exercises and warm-ups\, strengthening an d diversifying his feral roar. On “Last Breath” Alex somehow manages t o keep his vocals blood-raw while exploring a more melodic approach. “Th e songs really mean something\, they go somewhere\,” Dan says\, adding t hat there is a conceptual bend to the album. “It’s based loosely on be ing condemned to hell and finding your way out to salvation\, dealing with actions and consequences\,” David explains. Guitar-wise\, the team of t hree have upped the chops and widened their palette. Nowhere is this more evident than on the meditative classical acoustic guitar piece “Kharon. ” “It’s completely crazy\,” Dan says enthusiastically\, “No one expects that but our guitarists love classical guitar.”\nThe album’s f inal track\, “All Hail the Fallen King\,” is a special track for the b and as it features Whitechapel vocalist Phil Bozeman trading verses with A lex. Whitechapel was a foundational band for the guys when they were start ing out. “When Phil sent the track back\, we couldn’t stop listening t o it. It was a dream come true to be the first band Phil ever did guest vo cals for\,” Dan says. “It’s been a wild ride. A year ago we were on our third tour and playing small halls\, now we’re playing all-ages venu es with bands we’ve been listening to for three years\,” Dan marvels. Recently the band’s first headlining show in Washington sold out and -th ey reached the esteemed milestone of getting instrument endorsements to re place their shabby baby-band equipment. “When I look back at what’s al l happened\,” Dan states reflecting\, “How far we’ve come from being a local broke-ass band with no idea what we are doing\, I’m amazed. We ’re so grateful.”\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:114@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T233000 DTSTAMP:20150414T151253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/scott-bradlee-postmodern-jukebox / SUMMARY:Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe work of Scott Bradlee &\; Postmodern Jukebox has been viewed on the ensemble’s YouTube channel well over a hundred mi llion times. Most of those doing the viewing\, however\, are not fully awa re of the method to Bradlee’s madness.\nOn the surface\, the method is v ideo – clips of full-band performances (that’s Bradlee on piano) shot in the bandleader’s living room with a single stationary camera. The mad ness: pop hits of the present performed à la pop hits of the past. Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” assayed as a doo-wop number\; Macklemore an d Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop” tricked out in flapper jazz\; Sam Smith ’s “Stay With Me” rendered a 1940s big-band standard.\nIn fact\, Bra dlee’s method runs deeper. He’s educating his audience about 20th-cent ury song styles\; he’s commenting on the elasticity of the pop form\; he ’s confounding cultural context\; he’s uniting generations\; he’s br eaking the rules. He’s manifesting postmodernist ideas in his approach t o production and business as well as music. But as far as the fans are con cerned\, it’s just fun (and sometimes funny). Bradlee himself will tell you\, simply\, “I reimagine a song in another style because I want to he ar it that way.”\nClearly\, so does everyone else\, as evidenced by PMJ ’s presence on concert stages (stateside and abroad) and Billboard’s J azz Albums chart\, where its self-released 2014 opus “Historical Misappr opriation” landed in the Top 10 alongside John Coltrane’s “Offering: Live at Temple University” and “All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Wal ler.”\nThis proximity of Bradlee’s outfit to Waller is particularly fi tting\; the former\, a self-taught jazz pianist\, considers the latter\, a n innovator of the Harlem stride style who helped lay the groundwork for m odern jazz piano\, a key influence\, as is Jellyroll Morton\, James P. Joh nson and Art Tatum.\nWhich isn’t to discount the importance to Bradlee ’s development of Michael Jackson’s “Bad\,” the vinyl incarnation of which was\, he says\, “the first album I ever loved.” That was when he was six\, growing up in Pattenburg\, New Jersey\, where he moved at fo ur from Nesconset\, New York. He took piano lessons\, but they didn’t ta ke. Then\, at age 12\, Bradlee heard “Rhapsody in Blue” and was foreve r changed. “I got the sheet music and taught myself how to play it\,” he recalls. “I started wondering\, ‘Where does this come from? What el se sounds like this?’” \nAsked what appealed to him about the popular music of the 1920s\, ragtime especially\, he says\, “I could play it fas t and loud. It was brash. And it had contempt for rules\, which really app ealed to me.”\nBradlee began his career as a jazz pianist during high sc hool with a standing gig at a local eatery\; he began his career as a pop- cultural provocateur during high school with a “this might be cool” ra gtime medley of classic rock songs. “Not much has changed\,” he says o f the lyrical content of pop music. “In the 1920s\, in the ’60s and ’70s\, today – it’s still about love and drinking and dancing.”\nH e pursued Jazz Studies at the University of Hartford\, then moved to New Y ork to become a starving artist. He booked gigs\, but as he puts it\, “J azz pianists are a dime a dozen in New York City.” So he moved to Astori a to save on rent and\, in 2009\, started making videos. “There was this niche on YouTube where people were doing experimental\, interesting\, fun ny things with music\,” he notes. “It was another way to reach an audi ence.”\nBradlee’s first video was straight-up jazz. He didn’t have m uch footage of himself\, however\, so he decided to try a video experiment of his own: a ragtime medley of ’80s pop. He managed to amass 100 views . But through one of those viewers\, Neil Gaiman discovered him. The autho r tweeted Bradlee’s flying fingers to his millions-strong Twitter follow ing. Within a week\, Bradlee reports\, “more people had seen that video than had seen me play live my entire life.”\nThings went viral from ther e\, affording Bradlee and the coalescing Postmodern Jukebox a receptive on line crowd. Among Scott Bradlee &\; Postmodern Jukebox’s subsequent h its are a New Orleans-flavored take on Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o ’ Mine” – 3+ million views\; the “grandpa-style” reiteration of “Thrift Shop” – 6 million views\; and “We Can’t Stop” – 10.5 million views. Media coverage\, including the likes of “Good Morning Am erica” and NPR\, ensued.\nHow does he come up with this stuff? “A lot of pop songs are constructed of elements that lend themselves to a certain feel\,” he points out. “The simple progression of the bass line in ‘Blurred Lines\,’ for instance\, reminded me of bluegrass. ‘Sweet Ch ild’ sounds like an old blues song – the structure\, the way the choru s repeats …” With Cyrus\, it was more an instance of tongue-in-cheeky cultural criticism: “She’d gained all that notoriety from her 2013 VMA appearance. I had to recast her song for the ’50s\, which everyone thin ks of as this squeaky-clean era.”\nThen there were the gifts from the po p-music gods\, like Meghan Trainor’s #1 hit “All About That Bass.” B radlee knew a musician-singer named Kate Davis. “I’d wanted to do some thing with Kate for a while\,” he reveals\, “but I was waiting for the right song to come along.” Check the PMJ video for “All About That Ba ss” and you’ll find Davis singing – and playing stand-up bass. If yo u do click there\, you’ll be in good company: 3.5 million views and coun ting.\nThe mashup of Davis and Trainor is some good old-fashioned A&\;R . The repertoire Bradlee selects for PMJ’s vocal artists has furnished a platform for some very talented but previously little-known performers. A nd it’s not just the eyeballs afforded by YouTube\; Bradlee provides an intuitive musical context for the singular gifts of these singers that all ows them to be seen in a new light – it’s as if he’s somehow cracked the code to their essential appeal.\nTake Puddles. “Last week\, a seven -foot clown dropped by my apartment to sing an epic cover of Lorde’s ‘ Royals.’ NBD\,” Bradlee blogged in November of 2013. Puddles the Clow n (née Michael Geier)\, frontman for Puddles Pity Party\, is possessed of a dramatic baritone that has thrilled cabaret-goers for years – but it wasn’t until Bradlee asked Puddles to cover “Royals” in his signatur e style that he clicked with a mainstream audience. The reinterpretation o f Lorde’s chart-topper\, just one of Puddles’ collaborations with PMJ\ , has been viewed more than nine million times.\nDiscovering talent and kn owing what to do with it is fundamental to the business of music. Bradlee is something of a postmodernist here\, too\, having achieved renown doing everything himself\, mostly online\, “with no budget” (i.e. using the recording equipment he’d had since college). His adherence to the DIY et hos also suggests the decidedly postmodern form of punk rock. “I was a s truggling jazz pianist sitting in my basement apartment in Queens\,” he attests\, “but I just figured it out and made it happen.”\nThat said\, punk rock is likely not top of mind for those attending a Scott Bradlee & amp\; Postmodern Jukebox show. The scene is more reminiscent of a speakeas y\, with swells in vintage threads swilling Prohibition-era cocktails. “ It’s a variety show\, a musical revue featuring special guests\,” Brad lee illuminates. “Coming to a PMJ show is like time-traveling back to Ol d Hollywood – it’s an experience.” Creating that for audiences appea rs to be PMJ’s ultimate mission. \n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T233000 DTSTAMP:20150226T205206Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/crown-empire/ SUMMARY:Crown The Empire DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIt’s true: A picture does paint a thousand words\, even if the artist uses sound—rather than pigment and pencil—to creat e that image. For the Dallas-based outfit Crown The Empire\, that means ma king music on a level rarely seen nowadays\, combining visual aesthetics\, theatrical sonic textures and thought-provoking lyrics for an audio exper ience that takes the listener on a wild ride of epic proportions. And they ’re just getting started.\nArmed with The Fallout\, the band’s recent full-length debut\, Crown The Empire are bringing a high-energy\, visually stimulating and thematically engaging side to post-hardcore\, that’s al ready created a massive buzz for the still-embryonic outfit. Set amid a ch arred post-apocalyptic landscape\, listening to The Fallout is an unforget table excursion into the imaginations of its makers.\n“We wanted this mu sic to constantly make you feel what we were feeling and what we were writ ing about\, whether it’s the softer or heavier songs\,” explains Andy Leo\, “We were trying to make it the sound of what you should be feeling \; if you were watching a movie\, this would be the score.”\nCrown The E mpire—which includes vocalists Andy Leo and David Escamilla\, guitarists Brandon Hoover and Bennett Vogelman\, drummer Brent Taddie and bassist Ha yden Tree—formed in Dallas\, Tex. in 2011\, after Leo connected with Hoo ver and Tree\, with the goal of starting a new project. Taddie and Vogelma n—both discovered through videos of them playing covers on YouTube—joi ned later that year\, and those early efforts led to the November 2011 EP Limitless. Then in March 2012 second vocalist Escamilla was added to the f old\, solidifying the lineup as it currently exists\, giving birth to the band’s full-length debut\, The Fallout\, released November 2012. Over th e past two years the band has toured both nationally and abroad\, with slo ts on the recent Our Last Night run\, the 2013 Take Action tour with The U sed\, select dates with Falling In Reverse\, and a U.K. run with Pierce th e Veil. Crown The Empire were also recently featured on the cover of Alter native Press’ annual “Bands You Need To Know” issue.\nSequestered in Michigan with famed producer Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada\, We Cam e As Romans\, Miss May I)\, the band spent August and September of 2012 la ying down the intricate compositions that comprise The Fallout\, recording well through the night on most evenings. A painstaking process by all acc ounts\, Leo says he spent six weeks living in Sturgis’ basement\, subsis ting on ramen noodles and microwave meals\, but couldn’t be happier with the results. Sturgis is known for both his sparkling sonic touch\, as wel l as his knack for adding cinematic elements to the music\, and both quali ties help make The Fallout shine.\n“Joey didn’t change much song struc ture-wise\; he mainly made it sound good\,” explains Leo. “We have a m ore defined approach of what we want an album to sound like\, and Joey is the perfect producer for that. We wanted all this real sound\, and he capt ured that.”\n“What would be left behind at the end of the world? Metal \, gears…The bass booms on the record have explosions in them\, and glas s breaking\, and gears turning over\, sounding like a broken-down industri al park\,” says drummer Brent Taddie\, regarding the album’s end-of-wo rld vibe. “There would be power grids\, wires\, steel left behind. All t hose explosions\, the heavy parts\, the aggressive vocals are breaking dow n the end of the world. The strings\, the clean vocals are kind of the har mony coming through\, but the guitar\, the kick drum\, the explosions—th at’s supposed to be the destruction…the end of the world.”\nThe dark and cinematic soundscape that pervades The Fallout reflects the album’s post-apocalyptic theme\, which actually began as a metaphor for a failed relationship. Leo says the idea came about after a member had broken up wi th a girlfriend\, later realizing the full impact of his decision. Using s ome poetic license\, the split was transformed into a global doomsday-indu cing event.\n“Her friends kept saying\, ‘You ended her world\,’” L eo remembers. “I was sitting around with a Brandon\, telling him about i t\, and we decided\, what if it did actually end the world with that break up? From there\, we started building this idea of the end of the world\, a nd built a setting for it around this theme of being alone and faced again st people. It all spawned out of a breakup\, but it turned into this huge\ , massive world.”\nPerhaps no track on The Fallout conveys this central them more than “Memories Of A Broken Heart.” Although one of the softe r moments on the album\, Leo says the lyrics are especially impactful in t he record’s overall context. “That song has the perfect syllogism for the end of the world and the breakup. It talks about both\,” says Leo. “I was outside and thought of the idea for the lyric ‘I stand on the a sh of all I’ve ever loved.’ I was so stoked\, because we’d already c ome up with the idea for the end of the world being a breakup. That line w as about the ashes of a building\, or the ashes of relationships.”\nTo d ate the band has released two music videos to accompany the The Fallout’ s release: a two-part series for the tracks “Oh Catastrophe” and the t itle track. The visual story arc in the two videos conveys a tale of star- crossed lovers separated by differences in ideology\, rather than being un ited by love.\n“We came up with this idea of a weird Romeo and Juliet th ing\, with people not making the tough choices and arguing over things lik e religion\, and all these things that at the end of the world wouldn’t matter. Somebody’s gonna be wrong\,” says Leo. “I was thinking of ho w stubborn someone could be to see the end of the world not ending the way their book said it would\, and still trying to argue. In the video\, ther e’s this idea that love—this couple—could disband the army that was trying to keep them apart. They couldn’t see the love that was in front of them.”\nWith The Fallout still fresh\, Crown The Empire have an exten sive tour itinerary planned for the coming months\, with a headlining run booked for spring and a slot on the Rise Records Tour (alongside labelmate s Like Moths To Flames)\, then a full slate of dates on this summer’s Va ns Warped Tour. Leo says as the group continue to build momentum\, they pl an on making their live shows progressively more elaborate and cinematic\, further bringing Crown The Empire’s evocative brand of music to life.\n “We’re constantly talking about new backdrops\, new cabinets\, new gea r…how we can sound better. Eventually we want to be talking about what k ind of rigs can we build on stage\, what kind of lighting can we bring\, w hat sort of pyrotechnics. That’s a huge part we love\, that a lot of the bands have lost out on: the idea of a big festival for your eyes and not just your ears\,” says Leo. “I think the shows will take a whole new l evel in the future. They’re always going to just get bigger.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:111@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150510T233000 DTSTAMP:20150208T214033Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/flames/ SUMMARY:In Flames DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFormed in Gothenburg\, Sweden in 1990\, In Flames is world-renown as one of the forefathers of Melodic Death Metal. With ten s tudio albums released\, countless successful tours around the globe\, mill ions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide\, In Flames has prove n to be an unstoppable force in heavy music. From the first opus in 1994 entitled ”Lunar Strain” to the previous release ”Sounds of a Playgro und Fading” (2011)\, In Flames has risen to great heights in music histo ry. The melodies\, the harmonies and the lyrics that characterize In Flame s’ signature sound have evolved throughout the years proving that In Fla mes is so much more then their former self. In Flames is a band that fans around the world can rely on\, inspiring their fans\, the Jesterheads\, t o live by the phrase\, ”In Flames We Trust”.\n(Source: Agent provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150519T230000 DTSTAMP:20150331T180359Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/montgomery-gentry/ SUMMARY:Montgomery Gentry DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“It's a chemistry that's worked for years. We have two separate singing styles that when they come together\, they're very i dentifiable.\nIt doesn't get old or get sterile. The back and forth betwee n our vocals definitely keeps you listening and keeps you interested in th e song.” – Troy Gentry\nAbsolutely.\n From “Hillbilly Shoes” to “Headlights\,” Montgomery Gentry has become one of the most identifiab le duos in the history of country music—as much for their outlaw-meets-g entleman sensibilities\, their yin and yang personalities and their intens ely energetic live performances as that balance of voices that gives their brand of country an edge or their version of Southern rock a softer place to fall. This chemistry has been reacting for over 15 years. After nearly a decade and a half\, Montgomery Gentry continues to draw door-busting cr owds into their concerts and release albums that stay true to the Kentucky country music movement they helped define.\nThat doesn't mean that the du o has an “if it ain't broke\, don't fix it” attitude or has become com placent. That isn't the case at all. Once again\, the duo has been working with Michael Knox (Rebels On The Run)\, and they have collectively embrac ed the ever-changing environment of country music while remaining true to their signature sound. However\, that's what Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gen try have always done\, and that practice has positioned them as trailblaze rs for contemporary country. A modest Troy scoffs at the notion\, but says \, “We're going to continue to do the same music that we always have\, a nd if that puts us in that leadership role\, then so be it. I definitely w ant to be the one on the front end and not trying to copy something else t hat's already been done.”\nThey won’t and they haven’t. Since breaki ng into the format in 1999\, Montgomery Gentry has been a representative o f the workingman\, releasing blue-collar anthems for what Eddie calls\, “the good\, the bad\, the ugly and the party on the weekend.” But the songs are about more than just factory workers who like to blow-off a litt le steam. They dig deeper. They’re about passion: for doing a good job\, for working hard and playing harder\, for being an honorable person\, for loving your God\, your country\, your family and your life. Even on their newest album\, FOLKS LIKE US\, the song “That’s Just Living” embrac es a life of passion\n“They may look like scars to you\, some of my life ’s best tattoos\, the wear and tear\, the black and blue\, that’s just living.\nIt goes to show you paid your dues\, those you win and those you lose\, all the way with no excuse\, that’s just living.”\nWhile “Th at’s Just Living” is about living hard\, “Better For It” is more a bout loving hard\, and for Troy\, the song is somewhat biographical. “It kind of still tells the story. I still struggle with some of the demons o n the road\, with the partying\; but I know at home\, I’ve got someone t hat anchors me and keeps me humble and keeps me down to earth and is there for me when I need it.”\n“I’m still a rock and roller\, there’s a devil on my shoulder\, but every time I hold her\, I’m better for it. ”\nAnd in between the living and loving hard\, there are the songs that describe what they do best—odes to the country lifestyle like the title track\, “Folks Like Us.”\n“We’re scattered out on rural routes eve rywhere\, from California to the Carolines. Flag-waving\, Jesus- praying\, mama loving\, don’t care\, redneck\, white shirt\, blue jean kind…\nW e’re dream-chasing\, beer-drinking\, raise ‘em up if you’re thinking this old world ain’t got enough boot-wearing\, God-fearing folks like u s.”\nDespite their success\, Eddie and Troy remain close to the folks li ke them—not just family and friends\, but their family of fans. In fact\ , they feel a responsibility to those who have elevated their career to th e level where they have earned ACM and CMA Awards\, and sold several milli on albums and been honored with memberships into the Grand Ole Opry and\, in April 2015\, the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Troy explains\, “We’v e always been about cutting songs that everybody can identify with and at any given moment go\, ‘Hey\, that’s me and they get where I’m at rig ht now\,’ and maybe get some kind of peace or something that they can gr ab onto and go\, ‘That’s cool that they know exactly what I’m going through’ or ‘Man\, they like to party and have a great time on the wee kend\, just like me.’” Eddie is in agreement with his partner. “I th ink it’s what a lot of people can identify with when they see us live on stage or they’re listening to an album. They’re like\, ‘They’ve a ctually lived this\,’” he says before laughing and adding\, “Some th ings we wish we wouldn’t have done\, but sometimes we do it again.”\nL ife has certainly dealt both members of Montgomery Gentry some blows. Thei r first record deal ended\, another came and went\, and now they have made a new home with Blaster Records. But the career hiccups were secondary to the personal crisis. A now healthy Eddie was diagnosed with prostate canc er in 2010. Troy recently announced his wife\, Angie\, is successfully und ergoing treatment for breast cancer. But through it all\, they have remain ed resolute in their commitment to their family\, their fans\, and to each other. And it’s that relationship—the brotherly bond between Eddie an d Troy—that is nostalgically captured in the album’s “Two Old Friend s.”\n“Two old friends\, bearing scars\, hasn’t changed who they are deep down.”\nDeep down\, they haven’t changed in holding the things th at are most important to them at the forefront of their focus\, but lookin g back Troy admits\, they have undergone some transformation. “Every now and then it feels like it’s just been a few days ago\, a few weeks ago since we got started\; but looking back through photographs and listening to the older albums and stuff\, you can definitely feel some maturing and some distance in between the club days and where we are now.” Eddie cont inues\, “We’re still who we are at the roots. I reckon\, hopefully\, y ou let it branch out a little bit and you learn. You live and learn\, so t hat’s what we’ve tried to do.”\nIf Montgomery Gentry sounds more ser ious than you thought they might be\, it is only because they take their r ole in country music quite seriously. They work with some of Nashville’s biggest hit songwriters to help them maintain their musical integrity. Wr iters like Jeffrey Steele\, Tony Martin\, Wendell Mobley\, David Lee Murph y\, Craig Wiseman\, Chris Stapleton and Brett James. Working with these re nowned writers has paid off as a new generation of fans join them in their meet &\; greet lines. Troy smiles broadly\, “We are now starting to see people who are bringing pictures of their first concert their mom brou ght them to when they were 15\, 16 years old and now they’re 20\, 21. It ’s pretty amazing to transition from the mom and dad who were the fan an d now the son or daughter continues to be a fan this many years later.”\ nThat means this duo isn’t about to throw in the towel. Heck\, why would they with the new fans they’re bringing to the format and they’re sti ll just having a great time? “Just getting on that stage and hanging out with everybody and getting to be able to do it different places all over the world\,” says Eddie. “There’s nothing like it. I’ve done a lot of stuff in my life and I still ain’t found nothing that gives me a rus h like that.” Troy nods adding\, “I think with the success we’ve had under our belt\, we’ll be able to do it as long as we want to\; and tha t’s what we came in to do. We didn’t want to be an overnight success l ike acts that have one or two hits and then go away. We wanted the longevi ty like Waylon\, Willie\, Charlie\, Cash\, Kristofferson. All those cats\; and they weren’t about No. 1 hits all the time. They had enough success with their music to be appreciated\, to be able to play as long as they w anted to\, and they did it the way they wanted to. To still be out this lo ng and doing what we’re doing\, we’ve been very blessed and we’re ve ry thankful to get another opportunity to run another one [album] up the c harts.”\nAnd with FOLKS LIKE US\, Montgomery Gentry add another mileston e into their journey. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:117@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T233000 DTSTAMP:20150313T162921Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/story-far/ SUMMARY:The Story So Far DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“Fuck an apology\, I'm not sorry for anything/I’ ve been holding back my apathy for far too long/You don’t deserve what y ou haven’t earned...” screams singer Parker Cannon in “High Regard\, ” a song off The Story So Far’s first album Under Soil and Dirt. The S tory So Far has built themselves on those very words – you only deserve what you earn.\nEarning is something The Story So Far has been doing for y ears now\, meeting and forming the band when they were all barely out of m iddle school. The band\, made up of Parker Cannon (vocals)\, Kevin Geyer ( guitar/vocals)\, Kelen Capener (bass)\, Ryan Torf (drums) and William Levy (guitar) look at where they are now and can hardly believe how far they ’ve come.\n“It all blew up a little too fast for all five of us to han dle. I don’t think any of us really knew what we were capable of doing w ith our music\, we’re still unsure\,” says guitarist Will Levy. “We just continue to play like it’s the last chance we’ll get to play toge ther.”\nSince the band’s formation\, the Walnut Creek California local s have taken over the pop punk world. Since releasing two EPs and two full lengths\, including their latest\, What You Don’t See\, the band has to ured the country many times over\, along with Europe\, Japan and Australia . And it doesn’t stop there\, with performances at festivals all over th e world and taking on the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. The Story So Far is curre ntly embarking on a nationwide headlining tour with Stick To Your Guns\, H eart to Heart\, Rotting Out\, and more.\nWhat You Don’t See\, produced b y Steve Klein of New Found Glory and The Story So Far’s latest release\, is the album the band had wanted to make for a long time. Like Under Soil and Dirt\, this album shows off the band’s edgier take to pop punk\, bu t unlike their first full length\, What You Don’t See shows the band has grown both as musicians and as people.\nWhat You Don’t See showcases th e band’s growing success by debuting at #46 on the Billboard Top 200 cha rt with over 13\,000 copies sold in its first week. Other rankings the alb um saw its first week include #1 Vinyl\, #8 Alternative\, and #8 Independe nt – proving The Story So Far to be one of the greatest pop punk bands o f their generation.\n“Music is really what keeps us going\,” says Will . “Our intentions are to make music that we enjoy and that we can listen to for a really long time.”\nThe Story So Far’s newest album\, What Y ou Don’t See\, is available in stores now. Fans can also purchase the al bum online at http://purenoise.merchnow.com. Catch the band out on their n ationwide headlining tour this fall.\nFor a list of all tour dates and mor e information\, please visit www.facebook.com/thestorysofarca.\n(Source: A gent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150521T224500 DTSTAMP:20150313T163027Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steven-wilson/ SUMMARY:Steven Wilson DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOne of the most eclectic and prolific artists in roc k music\, Steven Wilson has been writing\, recording\, and producing music continuously since the age of 10. A native of Hemel Hempstead in England\ , Steven was first exposed to music at the age of eight\, when he started hearing his father listening to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon\, ” and his mother to Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You Baby\,” two a lbums that were pivotal in the development of his musical direction. His f ather\, an electrical engineer\, built him a multi-track tape machine\, an d he began to experiment with overdubbing and developing a repertoire of p roduction techniques.Early demo tapes started to emerge in the mid 80’s while Steven was still at school\, and at the end of the decade he created the two projects which gained him entry to the professional music world: Porcupine Tree and No Man. Porcupine Tree\, which explored psychedelia\, p rogressive music\, and his love of ambitious seventies music\, was initial ly an imaginary “band” which\, in reality\, Steven overdubbed all the instruments himself. This even extended to early demo tapes coming with a fictional written history of the band\, and biographical info about the fi ctitious performers.Around the same time\, Steven formed No-Man\, his long -term collaboration with singer Tim Bowness. Influenced by everything from ambient music to hip-hop\, their early singles and albums were a mixture of dance beats and lush orchestrations. Signing to One Little Indian in th e UK\, and Epic in the US in 1990\, they received tremendous accolades fro m the music press\, with Singles Of The Week in Melody Maker\, Sounds and Hot Press.Meanwhile\, things progressed with Porcupine Tree\, whose increa sing popularity was fast outpacing the imaginary pretext of an actual grou p. The second full-length album\, Up the Downstair was released in 1993 an d was praised by Melody Maker as “a psychedelic masterpiece… one of th e albums of the year.” This was the first album to include keyboardist R ichard Barbieri and bassist Colin Edwin\, albeit only as guests at this po int\, the album was still effectively a solo project.The next album The Sk y Moves Sideways was a transitional album featuring both solo SW and band pieces\, but from then on it became a full band with the addition of Chris Maitland on drums. Further albums throughout the late nineties\, and exte nsive touring resulted in a string of indie chart placings and critical ac claim\, many fans hailing them as the Pink Floyd of the nineties.\nIn 2001 Porcupine Tree was signed to US label Lava Records\, under the auspices o f Atlantic Records. Now with the support of a major label\, and featuring new drummer Gavin Harrison\, In Absentia saw the light of day in 2002\, fe aturing a heavier sound than all the group’s previous works. It charted in many European countries and remains one of the top-selling Porcupine Tr ee albums. It was also their first album to be released in 5.1 Surround So und\,\, and won the “Best Made-For-Surround Title” award for the Surro und Music Awards 2004. Its 2005 follow-up\, Deadwing was inspired by a fil m script written by Steven and film-maker Mike Bennion\, and became the fi rst Porcupine Tree album to chart around the world. The album won “Album of the Year” at the Classic Rock magazine awards\, and its surround ver sion received the “Best Made-For-Surround Title” once again. The follo wing year the band released Fear of a Blank Planet\, which was nominated f or a US Grammy\, and won several polls as the best album of the year. Thei r tenth studio album The Incident was released in late 2009\, and became t heir highest charting album to date\, again received a Grammy nomination\, and was followed by another extensive tour that included arena shows and concluded with sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York\, and t he Royal Albert Hall in London. 2010 ended with their status as arguably t he biggest “underground” band in the world cemented.\nStarting in 2003 Steven quietly started to release music under his own name\, in the form of a series of two track CD singles on his own label Headphone Dust\, each one featuring a cover version and an original SW song. The choice and tre atment of the cover versions was unpredictable\, as it featured songs by A lanis Morissette\, Abba\, The Cure\, Momus\, Prince\, and Donovan. Stylist ically these cover versions allowed Steven to expand his musical palette i nto everything from electronica\, noise music\, and stripped down acoustic balladry. This led to his decision to record his first solo album of orig inal music.\nBetween January and August of 2008\, Steven began recording m aterial that would comprise Insurgentes. Comprising 10 new tracks that ran ge from ballads and anthems to all-out industrial noise assaults\, the dar k\, cinematic\, and richly textured disc represents two years’ worth of creative output and numerous recording sessions worldwide in studios from Mexico City to Japan to Israel. The whole process was visually documented by film-maker Lasse Hoile\, and the work in progress Insurgentes film feat ures footage of the recording sessions\, surreal sequences\, and interview s with Steven and many other musicians about what it means to be a musicia n in the age of iPods and download culture.\nA second solo album Grace For Drowning was recorded in 2010-11 and released in September 2011 on CD\, v inyl and Blu-ray formats as a double disc designed to be listened to as tw o single albums\, with the individual parts named Deform to Form a Star an d Like Dust I Have Cleared From My Eye. The album received massive critica l acclaim\, and charted all over the world\, notably charting in the top 4 0 in UK\, Holland\, Germany\, and reaching the Polish top 10. It was nomin ated at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Surround Sound Album. Shortly befo re the release of the album SW also announced his first solo tour\, in Eur ope and North America. The first leg of the tour took place in October and November 2011 and contained songs from both Insurgentes and Grace for Dro wning. The tour featured quadrophonic sound and many new visual elements. A second leg of tour took place in April-May 2012\, this time also taking in South America\, and including a brand new 12 minute piece Luminol\, whi ch had been written specifically for the new band line up to play. A live DVD/Blu-Ray recorded in Mexico titled Get All You Deserve was released on 25 September 2012\, again charting all over Europe (number 2 in Germany\, number 5 in UK).\nAt the same time that Steven was working on Grace For Dr owning\, he was also working on a collaboration album with his long term f riend\, the leader of Swedish band Opeth Mikael Akerfeldt. Their collabora tion was eventually released in May 2012 under the name of Storm Corrosion \, and going against all expectation was an extremely atmospheric and dark ly orchestrated album\, very influenced by both musician’s love of artis ts such as Scott Walker and Talk Talk.\nSteven has become known for the hi gh standard of his production and is a sought-after mixer and producer. Ar tists he has worked with in this capacity include the Norwegian artist Anj a Garbarek\, Anathema\, and Swedish progressive-metal band Opeth for whom he produced and/or mixed four albums. Other projects include Blackfield\, a collaboration with Israeli megastar Aviv Geffen which has now produced t wo acclaimed albums\, and Steven’s drone / ambient / experimental outlet Bass Communion.\nMore recently Steven has become known for his 5.1 surrou nd sound mixing\, starting with his own projects\, but since 2009 also for the remixing of several classic albums\, notably the revamping of the Kin g Crimson catalogue\, on which Steven worked closely with band leader Robe rt Fripp\, Jethro Tull\, and several others yet unannounced projects.\nIn September 2012 Steven won “Guiding Light” at the “Progressive Music Awards” 2012.\nSince the start of 2012 Steven has been writing and recor ding a third solo studio album\, with the members of his touring band. Pri ncipal sessions for the album took place in Los Angeles during September 2 012\, with legendary producer Alan Parsons engineering. The album will be released in February 2013\, followed by an extensive tour. The current lin e up of the band is SW\, Guthrie Govan (guitar)\, Adam Holzman (keyboards) \, Theo Travis (flute / sax)\, Nick Beggs (bass / stick)\, and Marco Minne mann (drums).\n(Source: Agent Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:110@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150522T233000 DTSTAMP:20150313T163100Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tech-n9ne/ SUMMARY:Tech N9Ne DESCRIPTION:(Los Angeles\, CA) Independent rap mogul Tech N9ne has announce d the release of his next studio album\, Special Effects\, dropping worldw ide on May 5\, 2015. An all-star list of features and producers has yet to be disclosed\, but the veteran rhymer says it will be his biggest album t o date. "We're not giving it all away just yet\, but what I can say to all my Technicians who have been patiently waiting for this\, get ready for y our minds to be blown! We made some dreams come true on this album. You WI LL NOT be disappointed. It's a beautiful thing." The Special Effects cover art was created by world-renowned artist\, Rob Prior\, who has collaborat ed with Tech N9ne recently on a series of special edition paintings.\nWATC H EXCLUSIVE ALBUM TEASER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4YsISQ6fcY &\;feature=youtu.be \n2015 will also see another massive year of touri ng for Tech N9ne. The Kansas City rapper will be heading out on Tech N9ne' s Special Effects Tour 2015 this Spring. Tech will be joined by indie-rap mainstay Chris Webby\, along with label mates Krizz Kaliko and MURS\, Flin t\, Michigan's King 810 and Jamaican rap-phenom\, ZUSE. The tour will kick off April 8 and conclude on June 3. A complete tour itinerary will be ann ounced in the coming weeks. Prior to the Special Effects Tour 2015\, Tech will be heading back down-under for a tour throughout Australia and New Ze aland in March.\nThe Special Effects album and tour arrive after a banner 2014 for Tech N9ne. In May\, he released his Strangeulation Collabos album \, which debuted as the #1 independent\, #1 rap and #5 overall album in th e country on The Billboard Top 200.\nTech N9ne's "Fragile" single\, which also features Kendrick Lamar\, ¡Mayday! and Kendall Morgan\, was Tech's b iggest radio hit to date\, peaking at #11 on the Rhythmic radio chart. The cut's success led to Tech performing the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Ju ne.\nAs Strangeulation and "Fragile" ruled the charts and radio\, respecti vely\, Tech N9ne was traversing the United States and Canada in 2014\, hea dlining three tours. The Independent Grind Tour featured Freddie Gibbs\, J arren Benton and Psych Ward Druggies\, while his Tech N9ne's Band Of Psych os Tour paired Tech N9ne with a live band for the first time in his career . Tech N9ne also went north of the border for the 2014 Strangeulation Cana dian Tour and performed at several festivals including The Aftershock Musi c Festival and Slipknot's annual Knotfest Festival.\nFor more information regarding Tech N9ne and his album Special Effects\, please contact Richie Abbott at richie@juggernautsound.com\nFor all tour press inquiries on Tech N9ne's Special Effects Tour 2015\, please contact Lisa Barton at lisa@jug gernautsound.com\nMORE LINKS\nWeb: www.therealtechn9ne.com \nFacebook: ww w.facebook.com/therealtechn9ne \nInstagram: @TheRealTechN9ne\nTwitter: @TechN9ne\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:116@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150523T231500 DTSTAMP:20150406T194056Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brandi-carlile/ SUMMARY:Brandi Carlile DESCRIPTION:BRANDI CARLILEThe Firewatcher’s Daughter\n“Everyone needs t o be risking something\,” says Seattle-based singer-songwriter Brandi Ca rlile. She’s discussing the M.O. behind The Firewatcher’s Daughter\, h er stunning new release – her first for artist-friendly indie label ATO. The 12-song collection marks a triumphant return after a three-year recor ding hiatus\, and her strongest\, most rock &\; roll album to date.\n “Rock &\; roll music as a genre always has a sense of erratic reckles sness to it\,” she says. “It can’t really be rehearsed – in fact\, rehearsal can kill it. On this album\, each song has its honest rock & \; roll moment\, even the ballads\; it’s between the point where you’v e learned the song enough to get through it\, but you don’t have any con trol over it yet.”\nSince her heralded\, genre-defying 2005 Columbia deb ut\, Carlile and her indispensable collaborators\, Tim and Phil Hanseroth\ , aka The Twins\, have always offered listeners both control and abandon\, often within a single song. The most well-known Brandi Carlile tunes\, 20 07’s “The Story” and 2012’s “That Wasn’t Me\,” are dynamic j ourneys in themselves\, encompassing myriad emotions and varied stylistic touches\; “The Story” morphs from understated balladry to epic stadium rock\, while “That Wasn’t Me” effortlessly straddles country soul a nd pop gospel. Infused with Carlile’s clarion voice\, The Twins’ tight sibling harmonies\, and stellar musicianship from everyone\, it all simpl y sounds like Brandi Carlile.\nYet\, over four acclaimed Columbia albums\, countless sold-out tours\, and fruitful relationships with top producers Rick Rubin and T Bone Burnett\, something was missing: Carlile and The Twi ns hadn’t yet captured the distinctive spark of old friends working up n ew tunes\, a slippery magic born of years touring together\, and often cau ght only on raw demos made at the behest of the label. The Firewatcher’s Daughter\, by contrast\, is a full-on Carlile/Twins co-production\, cut l ive in Seattle’s Bear Creek Studio\, with complete artistic control gran ted by ATO. With this new freedom\, Carlile and The Twins\, intent on capt uring the elusive essence of a song’s spirit\, tracked the album live\, with little or no rehearsal.\nIronically\, during this time of liberation\ , Carlile and The Twins all transitioned to married life\; the Hanseroths became dads\, and Carlile’s wife\, Catherine Shepherd\, was pregnant dur ing the making of The Firewatcher’s Daughter. So when the engineer hit R ECORD\, the stakes were higher than usual: Carlile and the Twins producing \, kids underfoot or on the way\, and three years since an album. But true to form\, they wrangled it all into song\, catching many\, many lightning -in-a-bottle moments\; the crackling Lucinda Williams-meets-Fleetwood Mac of “Wherever Is Your Heart\,” the CSN-meets-Bonnie Raitt of “The Eye \,” to the dark folk-punk of “The Stranger at My Door\,” the Elton J ohn-meets-McCartney of “Beginning to Feel the Years\,” and more – al l executed without a net.\n“Everything is completely live\,” Carlile s ays. “That’s the only way to make the moment happen. It’s way too ea sy to say\, ‘Hey guys\, you get your part down and I’ll spend the rest of the evening by myself in a fucking booth not taking any risks\, and tr ying to nail down my contribution while I drink a bottle of Jameson.’ A lot of the songs are in about the highest key I can sing them in. The voca ls were very emotional for me. I was right on the edge – I’d been off the road for a long time\, I was on the precipice of becoming a mother\, a nd there was a lot that needed to come out before that could happen.”\nT he title\, The Firewatcher’s Daughter\, comes from a line in “The Stra nger at My Door\,” written after Carlile stared into a bonfire for a lon g\, long time. “I wrote it standing next to one of my frequent bonfires up in the horse pasture on our land. I have a bonfire compulsion. I tend t o stand there and stare into them close to every day\, and I’m able to t ap into something beyond my day-to-day consciousness. I often write lyrics \, solve problems\, run for President – the usual stuff. Catherine was p regnant and I was contemplating the juxtaposition between religious rigidi ty and beauty\, and its effects on families and society.”\nCarlile says she and The Twins always insert a through-line in her albums: “An instru ment keeps appearing\, a theme keeps getting touched on\, or we try to use the same microphone. But of all my albums\, I felt the least amount of co ntrol over this one. Catherine was nine months pregnant\, The Twins’ kid s were there\, the tension was there\, but the love was also there\, so th e continuity is felt.”\nPart of that continuity is the concept of “cha ins\,” which recurs over the course of The Firewatcher’s Daughter\, fr om the lullaby “Wilder (We’re Chained)” to the chorus of the gorgeou s “The Eye”: “I wrapped your love around me like a chain / But I nev er was afraid that it would die / You can dance in a hurricane / But only if you’re standing in the eye.” Carlile lays this chain fascination at the feet of Fleetwood Mac\, a band she and The Twins listened to a lot in the run-up to The Firewatcher’s Daughter\, and whose classic love song “The Chain” is bittersweet reality. “The twins and I were inspired b y that band’s connection and their turbulence\,” she says. “I find i t fascinating how culturally some things can get cast in a negative light\ , like a chain. But a chain can bind and connect\, like a fire can refine and renew. We would definitely describe ourselves as chained in the best p ossible way.”\nAfter stepping back from this fine new work and assessing it\, Carlile knows exactly what she wants from The Firewatcher’s Daught er: “My goal\,” she says\, “is to connect on a soul level with our l ongtime fans and friends\, and to reach new people with the honesty of thi s music. Also\, I would like my daughter\, Evangeline\, to grow up and thi nk I’m cool.”\n(Source: Agent Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:121@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150524T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150524T233000 DTSTAMP:20150316T161942Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/falling-in-reverse-ronnie-radkes -three-ring-circus/ SUMMARY:Falling In Reverse - Ronnie Radke's Three Ring Circus DESCRIPTION:Playing 2 sets:\nFirst Set…\nDying is Your Latest Fashion … When Ronnie was the singer in ESCAPE THE FATE\nSecond Set:\nPlaying all th e FALLING IN REVERSE hits LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:136@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150525T230000 DTSTAMP:20150508T000047Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/upon-this-dawning/ SUMMARY:Upon This Dawning DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:125@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150529T233000 DTSTAMP:20150526T030413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shawn-mendes/ SUMMARY:Shawn Mendes THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAIL ABLE DAY OF SHOW DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:146@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150607T220000 DTSTAMP:20150602T160439Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gorilla-battle-of-the-bands/ SUMMARY:Gorilla Battle of The Bands DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:113@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150614T233000 DTSTAMP:20150223T174811Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/paul-weller/ SUMMARY:Paul Weller DESCRIPTION: NEW ALBUM ‘SATURNS PATTERN’ OUT 11th MAY\n“I think it ’s one of the best things I’ve done…..and it’s been a pleasure doi ng it”\nPaul Weller\nContinuing his ever soaring creative peak\, Paul We ller releases his 12th studio album “Saturns Pattern” on May 11th on his new label Parlophone.\nThe follow up to 2012’s No. 1 album “Sonik Kicks”\, Paul continues to push the boundaries with another kaleidoscopi c tour de force delivered with a verve and ambition to shame his contempor aries as he continues to adapt and evolve to stay one step ahead of the pa ck.\nWritten and recorded at de facto HQ\, Black Barn Studios in Surrey\, “Saturns Pattern” was produced by Jan “Stan” Kybert and Paul himse lf.\nMusicians on the album feature some of the touring band faithful: Ste ve Cradock\, Andy Crofts\, Ben Gordelier and Steve Pilgrim plus an illustr ious roll-call of guest musicians who include The Strypes’ Josh McClorey and Paul’s old mate from Woking Steve Brookes who was guitarist in the original line-up of The Jam. Paul also brought in members of his favourite new band Syd Arthur to add to the proceedings.\nPassion\, progression\, l anguid grooves and\, as ever\, spine-tingling rock’n’roll – Paul Wel ler has\, yet again\, delivered another masterpiece.\nThe nine tracks on “Saturns Pattern” are:\nWhite Sky / Saturns Pattern / Going My Way / L ong Time / Pick It Up /\nI’m Where I Should Be / Phoenix / In The Car… / These City Streets\n“Saturns Pattern” will be available to download from the usual places and is also released on the following physical form ats:\nStandard CD. Special edition CD/DVD. Heavyweight 12” vinyl LP (+ d ownload card). Deluxe Box Set containing heavyweight 12” – exclusive – coloured vinyl LP\, CD (plus bonus tracks)\, DVD\, expanded artwork bo oklet and poster.\n“White Sky” is available as an ‘Instant Grat’ t rack with pre-orders of the Deluxe Digital formats (where available). Watc h the video to “White Sky” here:\nhttp://smarturl.it/ytwhitesky\nFor m ore information on album formats and pre-orders go to www.paulweller.com.\ nFor more details see www.paulweller.com LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:126@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T233000 DTSTAMP:20150323T170057Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/less-than-jake-reel-big-fish/ SUMMARY:Less Than Jake & Reel Big Fish DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T230000 DTSTAMP:20150407T192151Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mike-gordon/ SUMMARY:Mike Gordon DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nLife is a balancing act. Mike likes to think he lear ned to live in the moment. He let go of self consciousness\, surrendered t o each passing moment\, and right in the backwoods of Vermont\, he blended his body\, brain\, soul\, and heart into one bloody heap of musical inten tion. On one fateful night after a peak jam session\, Mike went deep into the forest\, hugged a tree\, and vowed to live in the woods and play music every night. So life can be framed by peaks and epiphanies\, but it’s a balancing act.\nIf you reach nirvana through music\, that doesn’t mean you can reach it the same way again\, since nirvana doesn’t work that wa y. Well\; who knows how it works\, but it might require new parameters and be framed by new paradigms with each passing decade.\nLife’s a balancin g act. When do you live in the moment\, and when do you plan for the next? When are you James Bond\, so cool without needing to speak\, or out of so rts like Gomer Pyle. And when does one actually feel like God (now scienti fically proven to be Fred Armisen)? I guess one can act with nobility and hope for the best. I’ll shut up now – this is supposed to be about Mik e\, not me.\nBass has been Mike’s passion – he learned ways of combini ng propulsion with flight\, opposing integral components of new musical ec stasy. Whatever the fuck that means. Mike set on a lifetime’s journey to make things\, and forget about balancing acts. Except when it comes to ma king things – in which case he’s balancing the moment of now with the moment  of… I don’t know if Mike would even agree with any of this\; I’m just kind of saying it knowing he won’t read it. I know\, for one thing\, that Mike wouldn’t want this bio to be “all about me\,” but what the fuck am I supposed to do? I mean\, I’m writing about Mike. I wa s chosen to do it\, I’m doing it\, and that’s my subject matter. Jeesh . \nBut life is a balancing act\, and after all the bullshit of Inside In \, Oustide Out\, Upside Down\, and whatever the fuck\, Mike has kinda gott en inside\, and is no longer outside. Yeah\, right.\nPS I lied when I said that life was a balancing act. Never trust anyone who uses the word “li fe” in a sentence… Such tripe! CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T233000 DTSTAMP:20150330T165444Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/propagandhi/ SUMMARY:Propagandhi DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nPropagandhi is a Canadian punk rock band formed in P ortage la Prairie\, Manitoba in 1986 by guitarist Chris Hannah and drummer Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg\, Manitoba and completed by bassist Todd Kowalski and guitarist David Guillas.\nWhile the ir earlier work was aligned with the punk rock and skate punk tradition\, in later years Propagandhi records have moved towards a heavier and more t echnical heavy metal-influenced sound.[1][2][3] Both in their lyrics and h ands-on activism\, the band's members champion various radical left wing a nd anarchist causes and veganism\, and have taken a vocal stance against h uman rights violations\, sexism\, racism\, nationalism\, homophobia\, impe rialism\, capitalism and organized religion LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:123@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150626T230000 DTSTAMP:20150615T162310Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-botti/ SUMMARY:Chris Botti DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYSince the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love\, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist.  His success has crossed over to audiences usually r eserved for pop muisc and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums\, as well as multiple Gold\, Platinum and Grammy Awards.  Most recently\, his latest album Impressions won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th Grammy Awards.  Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums\, he has found a form of creativ e expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any sing le genre.Over the past three decades\, Botti has recorded and performed wi th the best in music\, including Sting\, Barbra Streisand\, Tony Bennett\, Lady Gaga\, Josh Groban\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Michael Bublé\, Paul Simon\, Joni M itchell\, John Mayer\, Andrea Bocelli\, Joshua Bell\, Aerosmith's Steven T yler and even Frank Sinatra. Hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year\, the trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world's most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San C arlo in Italy.Impressions\, Botti's 2012 Columbia Records and Grammy winni ng release\, is the latest in a stellar parade of albums – including Whe n I Fall In Love (2004)\, To Love Again: The Duets (2005)\, Italia (2007)\ , and the CD/DVD Chris Botti in Boston (2009) – that has firmly establis hed him as a clarion voice in the American contemporary music scene. Playi ng with his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination\, Bo tti is joined on the disc by featured artists Andrea Bocelli\, Vince Gill\ , Herbie Hancock\, Mark Knopfler\, and David Foster in a warm\, intimate c elebration of melodic balladry.
With Impressions and the albums that pre ceded it\, Chris Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the im portant\, innovative figures of the contemporary music world.(Source: Agen t Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:140@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T233000 DTSTAMP:20150622T161659Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/flux-pavilion/ SUMMARY:Flux Pavilion DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:122@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150630T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150630T233000 DTSTAMP:20150615T161956Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-david-crosby/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: David Crosby DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles\, CA\, March 17\, 2015: Legendary singer-songwriter  David Crosby has announced a series of intimate solo acoustic tour date s for June and July\, where he will perform with only his voice and guitar . The shows will feature repertoire spanning Crosby’s entire career\, including new songs from his critically-acclaimed 2014 solo album Croz\ , and his 1971 solo debut If I Could Only Remember My Name\, as well as selections from The Byrds\, Crosby\, Stills &\; Nash\, and Crosby\, Stills\, Nash &\; Young.The solo tour kicks off on June 6 at the Kerrv ille Folk Festival in Kerrville\, TX\, with shows continuing June 9 at Fil lmore Miami Beach in Miami Beach\, FL. The tour will wrap up on July 6 at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford\, MA. Other tour highlight s include the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater\, FL\, the Birchmere in Alexan dria\, VA\, and The Town Hall in New York\, NY."This is about the songs. T he tale telling\,” said Crosby. “Taking you on a voyage to my world fo r a moment".Crosby is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer\, inducted wi th The Byrds and Crosby\, Stills &\; Nash\; he is also in the Songwrite rs Hall of Fame. In addition to his solo work\, Crosby still tours and rec ords with CSN\, CSN&\;Y\, and as a duo with Nash. He has written books — Stand and Be Counted: Making Music\, Making History/The Dramatic Story of the Artists and Causes That Changed America\, and the autobiographical volumes Long Time Gone and Since Then: How I Survived Everything And Live d To Tell About It. (Source: Agent Provided) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150712T223000 DTSTAMP:20150629T161317Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dazed-and-confused-tour-feat uring-jake-miller/ SUMMARY:The Dazed and Confused Tour Featuring Jake Miller DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYEver since Jake Miller began posting his original song s on YouTube a few years ago\, the 22-year-old Miami-born pop artist has b een building a virtual army of fans. His millions of followers on social m edia call themselves the Millertary and come to his concerts wearing camou flage and greasepaint under their eyes. They are devoted to Miller’s irr esistible musical blend of pop and hip-hop\, combined with the positive me ssages in his songs.Miller has independently released two EP’s: 2012’s Spotlight and 2013’s The Road Less Traveled\, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart. His full-length album\, 2013’s Us Against The m\, sold over 33\,000 copies and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Rap char t. One of MTV’s 2014 “Ones to Watch” artists\, Miller has shared sta ges with Mac Miller\, Flo Rida\, Sean Kingston\, Asher Roth\, Jason Derulo \, Cody Simpson\, Austin Mahone\, and Sammy Adams at various radio festiva ls\, including Y-100’s Jingle Ball and the Calle Ocho Festival in Miami\ , where he performed for a crowd of more than 200\,000 screaming fans. He also sold out a 43-city House of Blues Tour before landing a major record deal\, driven primarily by his incredible social-networking presence.Now s igned to Warner Bros. Records\, Miller has been able to extend his reach e ven further. In November\, he released his debut EP for the label\, Lion H eart\, which sold 8\,000 copies its first week alone and climbed to No. 2 on the iTunes Pop chart. Lion Heart features the singles “Dazed and Conf used\,” featuring Travie McCoy\, and “First Flight Home” (produced b y Danish songwriter-producer Cutfather)\, which has shifted 100\,000 units \, while its video has racked up more than three million views on YouTube. The track is an irresistible calling card for Miller\, who credits Eminem \, Macklemore &\; Ryan Lewis\, and Drake as inspirations. Hailing from the South Florida community of Weston\, Miller began rapping when he was 1 7\, but began to take it more seriously a year later when his YouTube vide os caught the attention of local news and radio stations. This led to his first-ever live performance — a plum slot opening for Snoop Dogg in 2011 .Having built the Millertary on his own\, Miller is looking forward to see ing what he can achieve with the support of Warner Bros. Records behind hi m. “It’s obviously a dream come true\,” he says. “The night that I signed my record deal we released a video with my family and friends in i t\, popping champagne and celebrating\, it was the greatest night of my li fe.”In November 2014\, Miller co-hosted and performed at the 2014 MTV EM A pre-show with Nick Cannon\, joined Meghan Trainor\, Nick Jonas and other s on the national Jingle Ball tour\, and performed on Nickelodeon’s New Year’s Eve special. He is currently in the studio working on songs for h is upcoming full-length\, which will be released later this year.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T233000 DTSTAMP:20150507T235407Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/trombone-shorty-orleans-avenue/ SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYNew Orleans native Trombone Shorty began his career as a bandleader at the young age of six\, toured internationally at age 12\, and spent his teens playing with various brass bands throughout New Orlea ns and touring worldwide with Lenny Kravitz. He fronts Trombone Shorty &am p\; Orleans Avenue\, a funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band. Together they have tou red across the U.S.\, Europe\, Australia\, Russia\, Japan and Brazil. In 2 010\, Trombone Shorty released his debut album\, the Grammy®-nominated "B ackatown\," followed by "For True" in 2011\, which topped Billboard magazi ne's Contemporary Jazz Chart for 12 weeks. His newest album\, "Say That to This\," was released in 2013 and features funk/jazz elements of New Orlea ns. Trombone Shorty appeared in several episodes of HBO's "Treme\," and ha s recently appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, Jimmy Kimmel Live \," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and "Conan." In 2012\, he performed at the White House in honor of Black History Month with music royalty such as B.B. King\, Mick Jagger\, Jeff Beck and Booker T. Jones. At this year's G rammy Awards\, he performed alongside Madonna\, Macklemore &\; Ryan Lew is\, and Mary Lambert. In 2012\, he received the President's Medal from Tu lane University in recognition of his charitable work with the Trombone Sh orty Foundation\, which donates quality instruments to schools across New Orleans. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:147@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T230000 DTSTAMP:20150604T155208Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-devil-wears-prada/ SUMMARY:The Devil Wears Prada DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThe Devil Wears Prada is the musical embodiment of a g enerational shift. Built on a diverse array of heavy\, dark\, melodic and genre-defying music\; hardened and sharpened by putting in road work toget her since the days when they had to skip class to tour: The Devil Wears Pr ada is at the forefront of a movement that bridges the gap between Rocksta r Mayhem and the Vans Warped Tour.The passionately inspired band’s album for Roadrunner Records\, cryptically titled 8:18\, embodies an unflinchin g\, uncompromising authenticity born from revelatory introspection and obs essive workmanship. The dichotomies are refreshing\, invigorating and boun dless. There’s an oppressive\, suffocating darkness to their heavy music \, counterbalanced by the hope within their collective faith. The most bru tal of crowd-moving breakdowns ignite with friction\, bristling against so aring melodies\, progressive yet catchy riffing and keyboard soaked atmosp heric esotericism. To put it simply: The Devil Wears Prada have developed the chops\, the cred and the audience of a true-blue thinking person’s h eavy metal band\, while simultaneously welcoming fist-pumping hellraisers and youthful moshers alike. 8:18 continues the war against humanity’s da rk urges\, pointing the finger inward and outward through a medium that is itself both bleak and grand."Much of the heavy music around us suffers fr om a total lack of emotion. It's sort of losing an audible sense of sincer ity\," observes vocalist Mike Hranica. "The guitars\, the drums\, the song s themselves create that sorrow that I want the lyrics to tell on 8:18. An d I made sure that my vocals created emotions that I have heard in post-ha rdcore\, but that I rarely hear in breakdown-heavy metal bands like us."Th e overriding theme on 8:18 is misery\, exploring that mental and emotional state through its various guises\, manifestations and interpretations. Tr acks like Gloom\, War\, Black &\; Blue and Home for Grave spring forth from that foundation\, exploiting concepts like mediocrity\, existential a ngst and life's bigger questions under an atmosphere of musical dread\, ho stility and darkness.Mike Hranica is blessed with a commanding roar\, but infuses the proceedings with a literary sensibility\, a commitment to self -evaluation and a painstaking modesty that levels the playing field betwee n performer and listener beneath the surface.Rhythm guitarist Jeremy DePoy ster contributes the hook-laden underbelly to Prada’s brutal musical bea st\, handling the “clean” singing with a fine-tuned abandon to rival t he pop stars dominating the charts. He grew up listening to Rob Zombie and Korn\, but his iPod these days is packed with just about everything one c an name. His singing vocals shine particularly on 'Care More\,' a heavily electronics infused song with a dark mood. "There's so much of this crappy auto-tuned singing thing happening right now. It's disappointing to me be cause I've been singing since I was a kid\," DePoyster says. "We all know what auto-tune is and we all use it to get things to work a little better\ , but when I hear things that are using it just as a crutch\, that is extr emely disappointing to me. Mike does a lot of passionate\, raw\, vibey scr eaming on this record\, too. It's great."Andy Trick has a Minor Threat-ins pired tattoo that exhibits his early inclinations toward hardcore punk\, a n ethos and a mindset that still courses through the bass player’s veins even as he takes the stage playing guitar-driven metal music around the w orld. His bass playing anchors the theatrics and fluid\, tasteful beats of Daniel Williams. Prada’s drummer carries the class and finesse of the i ndie crowd\, while pummeling the drums with the power of metal's finest. " Since the beginning\, we have liked breakdowns\, we have liked heavy sound s\, we have liked melodic singing\, we have liked heavy metal in general\, " notes Hranica. "Those are the most basic fundamentals of what this band has been about."The overseeing hand of executive producer and Killswitch E ngage axeman Adam Dutkiewicz (August Burns Red\, Shadows Fall\, Parkway Dr ive) and producer Matt Goldman (Underoath\, The Chariot\, As Cities Burn) resulted in a sonic time capsule representing not only this present moment for TDWP\, but a crossroads for heavy music itself. Progressive strains o f experimental trailblazers Converge\, Botch and Underoath seep beneath Th e Devil Wears Prada’s unique reverse-engineering of modern metal. 8:18 c onvincingly detours into Nine Inch Nails-isms\, then comes full circle wit h some killer throwbacks to TDWP's earliest work."We love a lot of the rec ords Matt has made and obviously we love Adam and he's a great friend\," D ePoyster points out. "Adam was very involved in doing the vocal stuff with Mike and I and had given us ideas when we were making demos. Both of thos e guys were great with us and were able to make contributions and make us think about things in different ways without making us uncomfortable.With 8:18\, The Devil Wears Prada cement their status as a band who have not on ly weathered the pressures of early\, youthful popularity\, but grown into masters of their craft. From album packaging to merchandising\, from vide o production to stage lighting\, The Devil Wears Prada are hands-on and pa y excruciating attention to detail to ensure they always deliver their bes t\, that their overwhelming passion will endure. They push themselves to c reate a lasting work that inspires\, empowers and challenges\, in equal me asure."We're not kids who just want to hit the road and see where this goe s\," adds DePoyster. "We're making a conscious choice to do this because w e love it."The Devil Wears Prada are unwavering in their commitment to eac h other\, their fans\, their art\, their higher calling toward truth and t o their desire to engage. The emotion remains sincere\, the musicianship s upreme.(Source: Agent) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150717T233000 DTSTAMP:20150616T160132Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/royal-blood/ SUMMARY:Royal Blood DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYRoyal Blood is a mixture of anguished vocals\, ferocio us drumming and bass that provides intricate detail as well as a rumble of rhythm. Royal Blood are the result of a lineage that stretches from prese nt day heroes Queens of the Stone Age to the influential Led Zeppelin\, an d all the way back to early blues pioneers.Yet this wall of sound emerges from just two men: Mike Kerr howls venomous lines such as “I’ve got a gun for a mouth and a bullet with your name on it” as his bass elicits a roar that a blind test would predict is the result of multiple musicians. Meanwhile drummer Ben Thatcher complements his band-mate’s attack with the controlled aggression of a young Dave Grohl. Royal Blood wrap the prim al essence of ferocious rock ‘n’ roll power around a surprisingly inna te ability to craft deft melodies and soaring hooks.Kerr is only willing t o describe that eureka moment of sonic experimentation as the result of “three amps and a secret code of pedals” played on a collection of £2 20 small scale bass guitars. He invested in more expensive equipment but f ound it couldn’t match the brute power of the cheaper alternatives.Royal Blood argue that being a duo forces them to find ever more inventive meth ods to bring their ideas to life. “We seem to resist every opportunity t o do something the easy way and instead come up with a more creative solut ion\,” explains Kerr. “If it gets to a point where we think\, how can we progress or can we go even larger\, I’d like to think that there’s another creative solution rather than expanding the line-up with additiona l musicians.”Kerr and Thatcher first met as teenagers and have been play ing music together ever since. Kerr experimented with other instruments be fore settling on the bass &\; a unique cocktail of pedal &\; amps. T hatcher was given a drum kit for his sixth birthday and has remained commi tted to his instrument ever since. Thatcher\, they laugh\, is the organise d and borderline OCD counterpoint to the chaotic and impulsive Kerr.Things moved quickly after the duo formed Royal Blood at the start of 2012. Thei r pulverising debut single ‘Out of the Black’ earned significant natio nal airplay\, a feat which was repeated when the b-side ‘Come On Over’ gained further attention. Press acclaim followed likewise\, which contrib uted to Royal Blood being the only rock band to be named in the longlist f or the BBC Sound of 2014 poll.After completing the annual NME tour early i n the year\, last summer saw Royal Blood’s profile explode on the back o f a series of memorable performances at festivals including Reading\, Leed s and Download\, as well as huge outdoor shows with Arctic Monkeys and The Pixies.Widely acclaimed as one of the finest rock albums in a long time\, the duo’s self-titled debut entered the charts at #1 as the highest cha rting debut rock album in three years. Still maintaining a strong chart po sition and fast approaching Platinum status\, the album’s domestic succe ss is also translating internationally with another #1 in Ireland\, Top 10 positions in Australia\, New Zealand\, Switzerland and on Billboard’s T op Rock Albums\, plus Top 20 placings in numerous countries across Europe. At Spotify\, Royal Blood have passed 32 million plays.Highlights of the r emainder of the year included their UK and Ireland tour which sold-out ent irely within just two minutes and includes two debut London headline dates \; a nomination for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Album of the Year\; and the release of the single ‘Ten Tonne Skeleton’.Royal Blood are already plotting big things for 2015. Having already confirmed three gargantuan s ummer stadium shows with Foo Fighters in June as well as their biggest hea dline tour to date which kicks off next month\, their next single ‘Out o f the Black’ will impact on February 23rd.The duo are also in contention for a plethora of major accolades having already collected the iTunes Bre akthrough Artist of the Year. They’re confirmed to play at the BRIT Awar ds at which they’re nominated in the categories of British Album\, Briti sh Group and British Breakthrough Act. They’ve also been nominated for s even NME Awards\, including the major titles of Best British Band\, Best A lbum\, Best Live Band and Best New Band.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150718T230000 DTSTAMP:20150520T193949Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs/ SUMMARY:State Champs DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:157@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T231500 DTSTAMP:20150630T164025Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/riff-raff/ SUMMARY:Riff Raff DESCRIPTION:THE OFFiCiAL RiFF RAFF FACEBOOK PAGE twitter.com/JODYHiGHROLLE R JODYHiGHROLLER.com LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150724T233000 DTSTAMP:20150724T150647Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cold-war-kids/ SUMMARY:Cold War Kids SOLD OUT! NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYCold War Kids means International Blues. We began in A ugust '04 with friends\, jangly guitar\, hand claps\, and a Harmony amp in a storage room atop Mulberry Street restaurant in downtown Fullerton\, CA . For the first practices\, having instruments was secondary tostomping an d chanting\; Clanging on heat pipes\, thumping on plywood walls. Hollering into tape recorders. Slipping and swaying into alleyways and juke joints of yesteryear. Tapping in to the American dustbowl and British maritime. O n the restaurants roof the sound and feeling was cultivated and burned\, b uilt and hallowed out\, painted and stripped to the primer.Almost three ye ars have passed and we haven't let up since the starting gun fired. The al bum "Robbers &\; Cowards" was released in the US in October '06 on Down town and the rest of the world in February '07 on V2. 'Why even have apart ments?' We often ask ourselves as we have toured with the vim of a family reunion brawl across the US\, UK\, Europe\, Australia and Japan.Cold War K ids strive to make honest songs about human experience in orchards and hot el rooms\, laundromats and churches\, sea ports and school halls. We love the songs of Dylan\, Nina Simone\, and the Velvet Underground and make our own\, which we like to think\, are pretty original. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150725T230000 DTSTAMP:20150702T181334Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-summer-slam-battle/ SUMMARY:The Summer Slam Battle DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150727T233000 DTSTAMP:20150427T155306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/commit-this-to-memory-10-year-an niversary-tour-motion-city-soundtrack/ SUMMARY:Commit This To Memory 10 Year Anniversary Tour: Motion City Soundtr ack DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSince bursting onto the scene in the early '00s with the rollicking single "The Future Freaks Me Out"\, pop punk alternative r ockers Motion City Soundtrack have continually impressed fans and critics alike with their shout-along hooks\, punchy drums\, and battling guitars. In concert frontman Justin Pierre belts out emo-tinged\, tongue-in-cheek l yrics with his signature falsetto\, infusing each song with raw emotion th at's perfectly complemented by the band's infectious exuberance. Especiall y entertaining is keyboardist Jesse Johnson\, who hops over his keys\, cra nks out the cowbell\, and mans the moog synthesizer\, which has become a s taple of the band's sound. Known for bringing their “A” game whenever they hit the stage\, Motion City Soundtrack fervently perform fan favorit es like "Everything Is Alright”\, "L.G. FUAD” and “My Favorite Acci dent”\,  and recent hits “Her Words Destroyed My Planet” and “Tr ue Romance" at their crowd-pleasing live shows.  The band will be releasi ng their sixth studio album in early fall 2015 on Epitaph Records. \nBACK GROUND SNAPSHOT: Former high school friends Joshua Cain and Justin Pierre formed Motion City Soundtrack in Minneapolis in 1997. After multiple line up changes\, the band finally solidified in 2002 with the addition of bass ist Matt Taylor\, drummer Tony Thaxton\, and keyboardist Jesse Johnson. La ter that year they dropped their debut album I Am The Movie\, which was r e-released a year later by Epitaph Records after the breakout success of s ingle "The Future Freaks Me Out". Their sophomore album\, 2005's Commit T his To Memory\, was produced by Blink 182 bassist Matt Hoppus and boasted the hit single "Everything is Alright". Over the next few years the band r eleased their third album Even If It Kills Me and toured extensively\, b oth as a headlining act and as an opener for Blink 182\, Fall Out Boy and All American Rejects. They made their major label debut in 2010 with My D inosaur Life -- an edgier\, alternative album released on Columbia Record s -- but they returned to Epitaph for 2012's Go. With their highly antici pated Commit This To Memory 10 Year Anniversary Tour in 2015\, ticket bu yers are jumping at the chance to see these veteran indie rockers in conce rt.\n(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150729T233000 DTSTAMP:20150715T151253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/interpol/ SUMMARY:Interpol DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYInterpol will release their first album in four years\ , 'El Pintor\,' on September 9\, 2014 on Matador. Recorded at Electric Lad y Studios and Atomic Sound in New York City\, the ten tracks on 'El Pintor \,' -- taut and epic in equal measure -- find the band completely reinvigo rated after a two and a half year break from touring. All songs on 'El Pin tor' were written and produced by Interpol\, with Daniel Kessler playing g uitar and piano\, Samuel Fogarino on drums\, and Paul Banks on vocals\, gu itars\, and taking over bass duties for the first time. The album also fea tures Brandon Curtis (The Secret Machines) playing keyboards on nine songs \, Roger Joseph Manning\, Jr. (Beck) playing keyboards on "Tidal Wave\," a nd Rob Moose (Bon Iver) playing violin and viola on "Twice as Hard." 'El P intor' was mixed by Alan Moulder\, and mastered by Greg Calbi.(Source: Age nt Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150808T230000 DTSTAMP:20150727T182707Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nothing-more-2/ SUMMARY:Nothing More DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThere are a lot of bands who claim to wear their heart s on their sleeves\, but for Texan quartet Nothing Morethat sentiment coul d scarcely be more literal. “When we first started\, we branded ourselve s on the arm aftereach year of touring\, so we’ve all got these scars no w\, reminding us of the commitment we made to eachother\,” confides fron tman Jonny Hawkins. To say that this is a band who are dedicated to their cause wouldbe to understate the case somewhat. Hailing from San Antonio\, Nothing More is a four-headed musical hydra that runs on frenetic passion\ ,unswerving DIY spirit and relentless sonic experimentation. Part schizoid System Of A Down weird-isms\,part Mars Volta-esque prog rock freak out\, part effortless pop nous\, they seamlessly barrel from churningheadbang to skyscraping chorus and back again in the blink of an eye. Capable of bomb astic bounce that hitsas hard as an uppercut to the jaw when they fancy it \, the boys from The Alamo City are equally able to dialdown their bluster into deft moments of crystalline beauty when the mood takes them. It's a gut-punchingblend made all the more powerful by a keen lyrical sophisticat ion and philosophical undertone which bothbelies their years and marks the m out from their contemporaries. Forming initially as Middle school kids w hose aspirations were as serious then as they are now\, NothingMore's earl y development took place against a backdrop of suburban boredom and rabid musical obsession.Having tasted the addictive elixir of rock 'n' roll the band realized they were at a crossroads when theyreached college age. “E veryone was telling us to stay in school\,” admits Hawkins “but for us that wouldhave been settling. Having a plan B is a recipe for failure. We decided that we had to ignore everyone'sadvice and totally dedicate ourse lves to being in this band.”And dedicate themselves they did. From fixin g up their first tour van out of a derelict\, raccoon infested RVto making their own stage rigs for their impassioned live show\, the quartet litera lly built everything theyhave from the ground up. Those first tours\, the ones that wrought the aforementioned scars\, were formativein more ways th an one. As the four young men saw and experienced more of the world\, thei r spiritual andphilosophical outlook began to evolve. “That period of gr owth was a real struggle for us individually andcollectively\,” confirms Hawkins “but it made us a lot more open to other ideas and gave us a de eper faith inour own instincts. I think that reflects in our music.” The drips of those new ideas eventually became a flood and the narrow lens of the western paradigm theywere born into was soon replaced with a more hol istic world view\, striking a balance between rationalism\,empiricism and their own intuitions. It's the journey to find truth that has enabled them deal with theexistential and the personal in equal measure\, and\, more i mportantly\, rendered them a band with somethingto say and no fear of sayi ng it. “There's an old adage which goes 'If you want to go fast\, go alo ne. If you want to go far\, go together.' Thatis basically what we are abo ut\,” intones the singer. “It's not about us ramming our views on reli gion\, orphilosophy\, or politics down anyone's throats - it's about provi ding the opportunity for people to explorethings themselves and challengin g their reality.” That Nothing More have undergone a spiritual awakening of sorts ought not to distract from the fact that\, inthe live arena\, th ey are absolute animals. Raw aggression crashing alongside precise riffing \, thunderous bassand nigh on tribal percussion to jaw-dropping effect on a nightly basis. The dictionary definition of 'get inthe van and play unti l you're dynamite live'\, they've grown through the grassroots by dripping blood sweatand tears across America\, challenging the stereotypes of what you might think a band like this canincorporate into their show. Four way drum battles? Three members playing one bass guitar? These guyspush the l imits in more ways than one. Nothing More are that rarest of things\, a ba nd with the heart\, the soul\, the brains and the guts to capture yourhear t and spark your mind. A new generation of rock stars who are unconcerned with fabricated notions ofhow and where they might fit in or what the hott est trend is\, but simply focused on making honest\,passionate art with re al intent. “We want to be a church for people who don't believe the thin gs that churchesbelieve\,” concludes Hawkins. “We want to connect peop le and connect with people.” And what better wayto do that than with unc ompromising music built on uncompromised principles\, fought for and earne d thehard way. Nothing More? Accept nothing less.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150809T231500 DTSTAMP:20150616T154742Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/machine-gun-kelly/ SUMMARY:Machine Gun Kelly DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThere's nothing like someone who has lived your story and Ohio's MC MGK resilience has become a beacon of hope for thousands of kids across America. Penning rhymes about everything from addiction to fam ily issues\, MGK is a symbol of relentless perseverance to his fans and th e MC is about to begin the next chapter of his already successful career.B orn Colson Baker in Houston\, Texas\, MGK lived almost a dozen places\, in cluding Egypt\, before moving to Denver\, Colorado with his father after h is mother began a new life with a new man."I don't have a relationship wit h my mom\, she left when I was nine years old\," says MGK.In Denver\, the Bakers lived with MGK's aunt. Though the father and son had each other\, t hey couldn't lay claim to much else. As his dad fought depression and unem ployment\, the young MC split his time between wearing two school outfits and being bullied by the neighborhood kids."I used to stand out because I was tall and I couldn't really fight back then\," says MGK. "Then I got ti red of getting beat up so I started fighting people with my words instead. "In seventh grade\, MGK found solace in rhyming after watching DMX's "We R ight Here" video."DMX is a huge influence on me because neither of us have siblings so we had to fight a lot of dark shit by ourselves\," says MGK.A nd though he "wasn't popular at all\," the lanky kid was good at battling his middle school challengers. Later\, while attending Denver's Thomas Jef ferson High School\, his father moved to Kuwait to work for the army and l eft MGK behind to live in a neighbor's basement. It was then the teen bega n experimenting with drugs and recorded his first demo tape."It was terrib le\, but I thought it was cool\," says MGK\, with a smile.Without supervis ion\, MGK stopped attending school and like 50 Cent\, the high school fres hmen\, made a name for himself by calling out elder classmates. In 2005\, his father moved MGK to Kuwait\, where the teen got into even more trouble . Eventually\, the pair were forced back stateside and settled in Clevelan d\, Ohio. While attending Shaker Heights High on the city's east side\, MG K convinced a local t-shirt shop owner\, who doubled as an MC manager\, to take him under his wing."I got the name Machine Gun Kelly because of my r apid-fire delivery when I was 15 and started doing shows\," says MGK.Nickn amed MGK by his fans\, the MC released his first mixtape Stamp of Approval in 2006 and built a local fan base performing at Cleveland venues like Hi -Fi. But it was a trip to New York's famed Apollo Theater in 2009 that rea lly gave him his start."We drove straight from Ohio and stood in line for ten hours\," recalls MGK. "I got boo'd as soon as I walked on the Apollo s tage and then I won ... twice."The energetic performer became the first ra pper in history to win the Apollo's talent show. MGK's mixtape 100 Words A nd Running came shortly after and he created a high school promotional tou r\, where he performed to such excited crowds that school security teams b egan turning him away to keep the peace. And while the MC's catchphrase\, "Lace up\," which started as a mixtape interlude\, became a call to arms f or fans\, their leader was still flipping burritos at Chipotle to pay his rent. After graduating high school\, MGK's father kicked him out of their home and forced the young MC to fend for himself. Not long after\, an 18 y ear-old MGK welcomed his own child\, a daughter named Casie. The infant ga ve the rapper new incentive to work even harder and he soon earned a nod f or Best Midwest Artist at the 2010 Underground Music Awards and his "Alice in Wonderland" clip won Best Music Video at the 2010 Ohio Hip-Hop Awards. But just as his star began to rise\, MGK suffered a new setback. A polyp d eveloped on his vocal chord which kept him offstage and out of the studio for six months. Without health insurance for surgery\, MGK worked off the polyp by himself with tireless vocal exercises."Every night I'd wake up at 4 o'clock in the morning wanting to blow my brains out\," says MGK. "That was one of the most depressing periods of my life."But the sun shone agai n with the 2010 release of MGK's Lace Up mixtape. The project not only ear ned the local favorite more fans baring their own "Lace Up" tattoos but a national audience. In 2011\, the Ohio rapper secured a label deal with Did dy's Bad Boy Records/ Interscope Records as well as a marketing partnershi p to score a spot for HTC's Rezound Beats By Dre phone. Machine Gun MGK's "Invincible" track plays during the electronics commercial\, the release o f which coincided with the song's sale on iTunes.In October\, the Rage Pac k mixtape\, inspired by his energy on stage and a love for his fans\, hit the web. A video for MGK's single "Wild Boy" featuring Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame and produced by GB Hitz followed\, leading MGK to win MTV's Hottest Breakthrough MC for 2011."To be considered for the hottest breakth rough MC of 2011\, it's obviously an honor\, but I want to be the hottest\ ," he told MTV News. "I've never been comfortable with sharing anything."G earing up for his mainstream spotlight\, MGK is currently prepping his off icial EP via Bad Boy/ Interscope entitled Lace Up. Slated to hit shelves i n March\, the Ohio native will take his new music across the United States during the record-breaking "90 Cities in 99 Days" tour with Midwest MC Te ch N9ne also beginning that month. In addition\, MGK's secured a performan ce on this summer's Vans Warped Tour line-up.Already acknowledged by cultu ral gatekeepers like The New York Times\, MTV\, The FADER and Nah Right\, MGK is ready to devour the next phase of his career. Lace up.(Source: Agen t Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150811T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150811T233000 DTSTAMP:20150410T192507Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/coma-ecliptic-tour-between-the-b uried-and-me/ SUMMARY:Coma Ecliptic Tour: Between The Buried and Me DESCRIPTION:The first single from and pre-orders for "Coma Ecliptic" to be released on April 3rd

\nBetween the Buried and Me are excited to anno unce the "Coma Ecliptic" tour\, named after their forthcoming new album\, for July through August in North America. The tour features support from A nimals As Leaders along with openers The Contortionist. The tour will be t he band's first official set of dates following the release of "Coma Eclip tic" on July 7th.

VIP packages are on sale now that include an exclus ive Q&\;A with both Between the Buried and Me and Animals As Leaders\, photo opps with each band\, an 18"x24" poster signed by both bands\, and a souvenir laminate with early entrance to the show! VIP packages can be pu rchased at showstubs.com/btbam. General tickets will be on sale this Frida y\, March 20th via local ticket outlets. The entire confirmed list of date s\, including Between the Buried and Me's April tour with The Atlas Moth\, is available below\, and at facebook.com/BTBAMofficial

"Coma Eclipti c" is the title of Between the Buried and Me's seventh full length album\, which is currently scheduled for release on July 7th\, 2015 via Metal Bla de Records worldwide. Once again\, the band has returned with an ambitious concept album. This time\, the story follows the wanderings of an unident ified man\, stuck in a coma\, as he journeys through his past lives. Each song is its own episode in a modern day\, sort of The Twilight Zone-esque fashion. The unidentified man enters each world and is offered a choice: s tay\, or move on to the next in search of something better\, something mor e "perfect." Vocalist / keyboardist Tommy Rogers spoke with Revolver Magaz ine for their upcoming issue\, which will be on newsstands everywhere Marc h 31st. Pick up the magazine for an exclusive first look at the album's re cording process and concept. New music and pre-orders bundles will be laun ched on April 3rd\, 2015.
 LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:137@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T230000 DTSTAMP:20150610T170923Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/psychedelic-furs/ SUMMARY:Psychedelic Furs & The Church DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIf you sit and talk to many of the alternative rock ar tists dominating today’s music\, you’ll find that many of them pay hom age to the The Psychedelic Furs. Led by front man and songwriter Richard B utler\, the Furs won over fans and critics alike by combining poetic lyric s\, innovative rhythms and melodies driven by an aggressive\, punk despera tion. Through it all\, the band scored major hits with "Love My Way\," "Pr etty In Pink\," "Heaven\," "The Ghost In You\," and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing seven studio albums and spawning several compilations\, a boxed set\, and a live concert DVD.The Psychedelic Furs came together in England's emerging punk scene in 1977 initially consisting of Richard Butl er (vocals)\, Tim Butler (bass guitar)\, Paul Wilson (drums)\, Duncan Kilb urn (saxophone)\, and Roger Morris (guitars). By 1979\, this line up had e xpanded to a sextet with Vince Ely replacing Wilson on drums and John Asht on being added on guitar.The Furs debut\, a self-titled album from 1980 wa s produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band at rad io in Europe and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany\, Italy\, France\, Spain\, New Zealand and Australia. The US ve rsion of the album was resequenced\, yet failed to have as strong a commer cial impact.The Furs did find success in the U.S. with their next release\ , 1981's Talk Talk Talk\, which saw the band making its debut on the US al bum charts. In New Zealand\, meanwhile\, the band became immensely popular \, as Talk Talk Talk reached the top ten in the charts\, the first in a st ring of Furs' albums to chart in the New Zealand Top 10.In the UK\, the al bum spun off two charting singles\, "Dumb Waiters" and the original versio n of "Pretty in Pink". The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name\, and was re-recorded for the film’s p latinum-selling soundtrack.In 1982\, the Furs\, now a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn\, recorded Forever Now\, with producer To dd Rundgren in Woodstock\, New York. This album included "Love My Way"\, w hich became yet another UK and US chart hit.Ely left the band after Foreve r Now\, although he would return for the 1988 single "All That Money Wants " and the 1989 album Book of Days.The Furs' 1984 release Mirror Moves was produced by Keith Forsey\, and featured the songs "The Ghost in You" and " Heaven". Both charted in throughout the world\, and "Heaven" became the ba nd's highest charting UK hit at the time. Strangely\, however\, "Heaven" w as never released as a single in the U.S. Instead\, Columbia Records opted for "Here Come Cowboys"\, despite both international success and heavy MT V airplay for "Heaven". "Here Come Cowboys" failed to chart\, but "The Gho st In You" was a hit single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:151@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T230000 DTSTAMP:20150813T172535Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/animal/ SUMMARY:Animal DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150821T233000 DTSTAMP:20150818T152215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shadows-fall/ SUMMARY:Shadows Fall DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYHaving released six albums over a 14 year period and c limbed to the top of what was respectfully termed the New Wave of American Metal hierarchy\, Massachusetts-based quintet Shadows Fall made a deliber ate decision. Instead of writing between tours and then quickly recording in order to make a tight deadline\, as they’ve done in the past\, the ba nd chose to stay off the road for a full year and intently focus on their next album. Their reasons were simple\; they wanted to create a full album that not only satisfied all of the band members artistically\, but one th at would capture Shadows Fall at their best in all their styles and forms … without compromise.“I always want to step our game up\, and that’s the hardest thing to do when you’ve been around for 10 years -- really pushing yourself and coming up with new ideas after so long\,” says voca list Brian Fair. “We didn’t want to keep it safe and stay in the comfo rt zone.”“We wanted to write the best songs we could and weren’t con cerned with keeping them down to a certain length to increase their chance s of getting played on the radio\,” adds guitarist Matt Bachand. “We p ut death metal vocals everywhere and double-bass all over the place. There ’s a lot of melody as well because we love finding new ways to mix reall y heavy stuff with really melodic parts. Our only real goals were to have fun and make the record all of us wanted to hear.”The approach paid off\ , and then some. Shadows Fall’s seventh full studio album\, Fire From th e Sky is a multifaceted gem – a razor-honed offering that ranges from da rk and despairing to positive and euphoric\, embracing numerous subgenres along the way\, including thrash\, Swedish death metal\, hardcore\, ‘80s commercial metal\, neo-classical and classic rock. The songs are rhythmic ally complex and hardly predictable\, but they’re still cohesive and alw ays catchy. Even when Shadows Fall are grinding away\, they always find th e sweet spot\, creating songs that are both brutal and instantly accessibl e.From track to track\, Fire From the Sky is incredibly diverse. “The Un known\,” starts the disc with guitar harmonies over a lunging beat\, and evolves into a thundering thrash number driven by growled melodic vocals that peak with a crossover pre-chorus and a stunning chorus fueled by a st eady beat\, rapidly picked guitars and aching\, hook-laden vocals. The tit le track is slower and more apocalyptic\, blending trudging double-bass dr ums with layered minor-key guitar melodies\, and overlapping voracious voc al screams atop a crushing\, doom-laden riff. Then\, at the half-way point \, the track kicks into an angry caffeine high\, doubling in speed and int ensity before crashing back down to a mid-paced stomp again. “Save Your Soul\,” arguably the catchiest track on the album\, features a blend of clean\, classic metal vocals and hardcore barking that accompanies a volle y of fist-to-the-sky riffs and a shredding guitar solo. And “Nothing Rem ains” combines melodic thrash redolent of Testament with uplifting guita r arpeggios and a schizophrenic hybrid of sweet\, soaring vocals and laryn x-shredding roars.We like to create a lot of contrasts within the song and from one track to another\,” Bachand says. “We don’t want every son g to be the same tempo. An album should have ups and downs\, peaks and val leys. It should be an adventure like a rollercoaster\, not a drive down a flat stretch of road in Kansas.”“From a vocal standpoint\, there was a lot of room to work within these songs right from the early demo stages\, ” adds Fair. “These guys don’t just write one or two riffs per song. There’s a lot of intricacy\, so it gives you a lot of vibes to put into each tune.”When the time came to find a producer to fine-tune their sou nd\, there was only one choice – their good friend and Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. Their history with Adam D dates back to the ea rly ‘90s when he and Shadows Fall lead guitarist Jon Donais played toget her in the groundbreaking Massachusetts metalcore band Aftershock. At the time\, Fair and Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D’Antonio were making the ground shake in the similarly-minded Overcast. Despite touring together a nd hanging out over the years\, Shadows Fall were never able to secure Dut kiewicz to produce an album.“We’ve always wanted to work with Adam but either Killswitch was on tour or he had someone else in the studio\,” B achand says. “This time we actually made a solid effort to make sure tha t it happened. After we made the demos\, we spent a lot of time going over everything with Adam and trimming the fat. He’s really good with arrang ements and getting songs to make sense. He didn’t write entire parts or riffs\, but helped with adding layers.”“Adam worked my ass off\, but I ’ve known him for so long and we’re such good friends that I knew that would happen going in\,” adds Fair. “He’s going to push you to get the most out of yourself\, to make the most for the songs and to make the record as good as it can be. And he’s not afraid to let you know when wh atever you’re dong isn’t working. He’d say to me\, ‘That’s not e ven bad\, that’s just wrong.’ I’d go\, ‘What do you mean wrong? It ’s what I’m feeling.’ And he’d say\, ‘Well\, what you’re feeli ng is wrong.’ It’s good to have someone with great ears\, and who isn ’t as close to the music as you are put down the iron fist from time to time. He’s definitely not afraid to take that role.”In addition to hel ping Fair find the best vocal style for each musical part\, Dutkiewicz enc ouraged the singer to experiment with new techniques and employ styles he either hadn’t performed in years or didn’t know he could do. “He bro ught a lot of vocal characteristics out in me because he wouldn’t let me overthink what I was doing\,” says Fair. “I even ended up singing in a little of the rock style I did in Overcast and for me\, a lot of moments were influenced by early ‘90s melodic hardcore bands like Split Lip and Endpoint. I just threw everything against the wall and we used whatever s tuck. We definitely infuse melody over heavy parts\, like we’ve always d one\, but I wanted to have all these steps in between as well.”Shadows F all recorded drums for Fire From the Sky at Zing Studio in Westfield\, Mas sachusetts\, then they moved to Dutkiewicz’s home studio. In total\, the tracking took six weeks. Since the band did so much of the legwork long b efore they entered the studio\, they were able to work quickly and efficie ntly. Even so\, they were pulling long hours and writing new parts right u p until the last minute.“We were working on the song ‘Divide and Conqu er’ for a while but we just couldn’t get it right\, so we put it on th e backburner\,” recalls Bachand. “At the end of the recording session\ , we were like\, ‘Ah shit\, don’t have enough stuff.’ We needed one more song and we needed it fast. I was working on it with a laptop in a si de room at Zing\, trying to pull this thing out of my head while Jason [Bi ttner] was already tracking the drums. I work best under pressure\, so it was coming along and I had most of it down. Then Jason finished the drums\ , so we said\, ‘Okay\, let’s go in and try it.’ We jammed on it for about 20 minutes and couldn’t figure out what to do for the chorus. Then Jon comes into the door\, listens for a second\, grabs his guitar and goe s\, ‘I got your fuckin’ chorus\,’ and plays this riff out of nowhere . And\, boom\, it’s done. In one hour\, this song literally went from a couple riffs and barely an idea to being a complete track.”Appropriately \, the lyrics for “Divide and Conquer” are some of the most triumphant on the record. Fair penned them last year in reaction to the polarization that’s going on between opposing factions all over the world. “It’s kind of my posi-youth unity song\,” he says. “The more people get div ided\, whether it’s bipartisan politics or social standings\, the harder it’s going to be to regain control. This song is about getting together to fight for a better future instead of sitting around and complaining an d watching everything pass you by.”“Blind Faith\,” another political song\, addresses similar ideas of society giving up too much control to t he ruling elite. Many tracks on Fire From the Sky deal with a darker reali ty. “The Unknown” is about the temptation to give in to depression ins tead of fighting it\, the title track is about a star going supernova and devouring worlds and “Walk the Edge” and “Nothing Remains” are abo ut opiate addiction. “We’ve lost some great people in the metal commun ity way too early because they got caught up in the demons of addiction\, ” Fair says. “That story usually ends up the same way and we’ve hear d it far too often recently. It’s not specifically about anyone\, but [S lipknot bassist] Paul Gray and [Avenged Sevenfold drummer] The Rev are the people that were on my mind. I knew them very well and had great nights o ut and about with them. And I think about those good times\, but it’s sc ary when you think that it can all be taken away in a second. As much of a good time as you want to have\, you don’t ever want to lose that much c ontrol.”As the music industry sinks deeper into a period of transition a nd new paradigms are being created to replace the old brick and mortar sys tem of old\, the metal scene needs more forward-thinking bands like Shadow s Fall. Seventeen years in the business have taught them to follow their i nstincts and defy convention\, perfecting their music in the studio when e veryone else is touring\, writing from the heart instead of aiming for the radio and relying on their strong work ethic and their love for playing m usic to ride out the sometimes oppressive wave.“It’s safe to say that the state of the business we’re in contributed to apocalyptic vibe of th e record\,” Fair says. “We wanted to reflect that as a microcosm for t he whole world being in a state of chaos\, whether its political strife or climate change. The end of the Mayan calendar is creeping up on us and th ere are all these ideas about the end of days. But for all the darkness\, there’s also light. When you get pushed into the corner you realize you have to either fight your way out or give up and give in to the darkness. I think we’ve proven repeatedly that we’re fighters.”(Source: Facebo ok) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:162@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150823T223000 DTSTAMP:20150817T165156Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/unearth/ SUMMARY:Unearth DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAfter an awe-inspiring 15 years of blazing trails and dominating stages\, Unearth is now institutionalized as a relentless force in heavy metal\, standing the test of time with consistently triumphant c reative output\, tireless road warrior resilience\, Blue Collar style work manship and a resolute determination to deliver the goods.Like Slayer\, Ca nnibal Corpse\, Testament and Anthrax before them\, Unearth emerged as par t of a burgeoning revolution in heavy music but continued to maintain thei r relevance and mastery of their craft. They’ve resisted and prevailed a gainst changing trends\, subcultural fashions and the way music is obtaine d and distributed with their credibility\, integrity and unique persona in tact.The men of Unearth – longtime members Trevor Phipps (vocals)\, Buz McGrath and Ken Susi (guitars)\, John “Slo” Maggard (bass)– are prov en “lifers.” In just a couple of short years\, drummer Nick Pierce has proven his commitment as well. They have put the furtherance of uncomprom ising heavy music at the forefront of their career goals. Unearth persever es\, conquers and continues to achieve.Harnessing the punishing groove of Pantera\, the melodic majesty of the New Wave Of Swedish Death Metal\, the fist-pumping anthemic power of traditional metal and the gritty realness of early ‘90s Metalcore and Noisecore\, Unearth offers a unique take on what was already a thrilling recipe. The Massachusetts based quintet stood tall beside their peers in the so-called New Wave of American Heavy Metal (a category that includes their friends and contemporaries in Killswitch Engage\, Lamb Of God\, Shadows Fall and All That Remains) even as they ref ined themselves into a timeless outfit independent of metal subgenres.The astounding quality of Unearth’s music has never wavered and only continu es to shine through the overly crowded landscape\, like a beacon to their fans. The early rumblings of Unearth’s debut full-length\, The Stings of Conscience (2001)\, as well as the EPs that bookended that release\, were followed by albums that became classic\, defining landmarks in the past d ecade of underground metal.The Oncoming Storm (2004)\, a devastating bench mark many of this generation still discuss with the same devotional awe as albums by The Big 4\; III: In the Eyes of Fire (2006)\, which cracked the Billboard Top 40 with 22\,000 in sales during its first week\; The March (2008)\, a conceptually driven opus awarded a 4 “K” review in Kerrang! \; and the enduringly awesome new chapter that was Darkness in the Light ( 2011)\, which broke into the Billboard’s Hard Rock Top 10 and was hailed by the international press\, all comprise a pristine metallic catalog.Une arth have made most of their albums with Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (August Burns Red\, Underoath\, A Day To Remember) and worked w ith the legendary Terry Date (Pantera\, Deftones\, Soundgarden) as well. K en Susi is an accomplished producer/mixer in his own right\, having worked with The Contortionist and Seemless (among others) and on Unearth records \, as well.With roughly 500\,000 in worldwide sales\, Unearth’s continue d staying power has also hinged on their highly interactive and toweringly heavy live performances. Over the course of a relentlessly impressive car eer\, Unearth have played amphitheaters\, sheds\, theaters\, halls and clu bs with a diverse group of bands in the metal\, hardcore and heavy rock el ite. They’ve appeared at prestigious festivals like Download in the UK\, Germany’s With Full Force and Wacken\, Belgium’s Graspop\, Hellfest i n France\, Japan’s Loud Park\, Malaysia Rockaway Festival\, Heavy MTL an d many other notable fests across Europe and the United States.They’ve t raveled to Australia\, New Zealand\, Japan\, Mexico\, South America\, Euro pe\, Russia\, China\, Scandinavia and all over Asia. They’ve toured as p art of Rockstar Mayhem\, Ozzfest (twice)\, Europe’s Never Say Die\, Meta l Hammer’s Defenders of the Faith Tour\, Australia’s Soundwave (twice) \, Europe’s Persistence Tour (twice)\, Sounds Of The Underground (US and Europe) and MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball Tour (twice) as well as multiple headlining runs. Much of that live energy was captured on the Alive from t he Apocalypse DVD\, which went gold in Canada and debuted at #13 in the US . The Unearth historical legacy was examined in the documentary portion of the DVD.Unearth are committed to collaborating on uncharted new heights w ithin their music. No sellout and no letdown for their extremely dedicated fans on the horizon. Newly partnered with eOne (North America)\, Century Media (Europe)\, 3 Wise (Australia) and Howling Bull (Japan) Unearth will always steadily maintain and powerfully proclaim their allegiance to the l ifestyle\, the ethos and the community of heavy metal\, both now and forev er. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:143@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150824T230000 DTSTAMP:20150614T165435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beach-house/ SUMMARY:Beach House DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYDriving in a van\, arriving at a place\, making a soun d\, going to sleep.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:163@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T230000 DTSTAMP:20150824T215102Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saint-asonia/ SUMMARY:Saint Asonia DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYSometimes\, a call from an old friend can change every thing. Saint Asonia’s origins stem back to the moment former Three Days Grace singer Adam Gontier received a call out of the blue from Staind lead guitarist Mike Mushok about “writing some songs” in 2014. The two pre viously shared the stage on multiple tours together\, but a mutual passion united them on this front. Eschewing the proverbial trappings of the indu stry and social media machines and barely telling a soul\, they both aimed to break the mold in a new outfit with a vision fueled by nothing more th an their diligence\,dedication and love of music. Tapping the talents of m utual friends\, drummer Rich Beddoe [ex-Finger Eleven] and bassist/backgro und vocalist Corey Lowery [Dark New Day\, Stereomud\, Eye Empire]\, the li neup formally solidified. By the beginning of 2015\, their initial three-s ong experiment quickly turned into a full-blown studio session with produc er\, engineer\, and mixer Johnny K [Sevendust\, Disturbed\, Megadeth] at h is Groovemaster Studios in Chicago\, IL.“I’ve always been a huge fan o f Adam\,” says Mushok. “Staind toured a bunch with Three Days Grace. W henever we did\, I would always make sure to watch them. I had been lookin g for somebody to really fit the sort of music I’d been writing. Adam se emed perfect\, so I reached out. Pretty quickly\, we realized we were on t he same page. The vision was just to write the best songs we could without regard for what might happen as a result.”What did happen thereafter ha ppened quickly once a few prominent industry executives heard the music th ey’d created\, leading to a world-wide signing at RCA Records.“Mike an d I both knew exactly what we wanted to do\,” exclaims Gontier. “We kn ew the kind of record we were after. He’s such an incredible guitar play er\, and writing lyrics came very easily. Nothing was being dissected or s ugarcoated. The experience of making this music was a chance for me to fre ely express myself without any filters for the first time. Once we got int o the studio\, we were done after five weeks. Asonia actually means Tone D eaf. It’s a reminder to block out exterior influences and voices and be myself. It’s different from anything either of us have done in the past. It’s something rock music needs right now. It’s raw\, real\, and stra ight from our hearts.”Following that muse and a “gut feeling\,” Sain t Asonia set out on this new course together\, challenging each other in t he studio. Instead of opting for a polished and shiny aesthetic so often a ssociated with modern rock\, they went in the opposite direction. They pas sionately tackled takes without editing or overdubs. Gontier would match t he groundswell of infectious intensity within Mushok’s signature heavy g uitar playing as they tapped into something fresh for both of them. As a r esult\, their self-titled full-length album [RCA Records] stands out as an unbridled\, uncaged\, and undeniable collection.“The approach to vocals was completely different from any record I’ve ever made\,” admits Gon tier. “Johnny and I agreed on doing a couple takes all the way through f rom each song and using the best one in its entirety. There aren’t many doubled vocals or effects manipulating my voice to make it sound bigger. T his is the rawest I’ve ever sounded. It’s the same with Mike and his g uitar playing. He laid into the solos without overthinking them.”“It w as sort of easy\,” smiles Mushok. “I would show him parts\, and he wou ld just sing. He came up with great lyrics and melodies. Next thing you kn ow\, we had 15 songs. That’s how it happened. As far as my playing\, I w anted to expand\, grow\, and do a little bit more. It’s enjoyable for me . When Staind started\, I used to solo all the time. I decided just to foc us on songs. As the years went on\, it became fun again. That’s a part o f this\, too.”The band’s first single “Better Place” ignites a cal culated guitar intro before converging on a towering refrain from Gontier. Mushok unleashes a torrential solo that’s as focused as it is fiery\, p roperly introducing their sound.“It was the first song Adam did of the d emos\,” Mushok goes on. “He really nailed what I was thinking.”“Wh en Mike played it\, I started singing a melody in about 30 seconds\,” Go ntier recalls. “Lyrically\, it’s about being in a dark place and final ly breaking free of that and getting to a better place. It’s a great rep resentation of Saint Asonia as a whole. It’s straightforward and catchy\ , but highlights what we all bring to the table.”Elsewhere on the record \, the distorted chug of “Blow Me Wide Open” entwines with Gontier’s harmonies before snapping into a haunting clean bridge punctuated by Mush ok’s fretwork. “Trying to Catch Up with the World” strips everything down to an acoustic guitar and vocal\, emanating palpable and poetic emot ion. “To me\, it’s basically about an abusive relationship—regardles s of the type of abuse\,” says Gontier. “It paints a picture and tells a story for the listener.” The album seesaws between the visceral “fu ck you” of “Fairytale” and the heartfelt dedication to Gontier’s w ife “Dying Slowly.” These dynamics converge on the stomping groove of “Let Me Live My Life.”“That’s actually a song I wrote for him dire ctly\,” adds Mushok. “I was thinking of Adam’s voice\, and I put tha t down one night. It’s one of my favorites still I’ve got to say!” “That one is about asking somebody to let go and let me move on with my own life\,” the singer continues. “The songs all come from different p laces but mainly my past.”Saint Asonia have done everything on their own terms from their genesis. Rather than announcing anything typical\, they posted a cryptic video in May 2015 citing nothing more than “the combine d forces behind 25 Top Ten Rock Singles and seventeen #1 hit songs.” Unv eiling everything on stage instead\, the band would make its formal live d ebut in front of 15\,000 fans on the main stage of the United States’ bi ggest rock festival Rock on the Range a week later. The boys won’t be an y strangers to the road\, and this is only the beginning.“I’m really p roud that we created such a cohesive body of work\,” says Mushok. “I h ope when people hear it they become fans and want to hit a show! That’s why you do it. You go out there\, play the music\, and continue on to make another record. That’s what we all want.”“We’re not just planning one or two records\,” Gontier declares. “We want to be five records d eep with an entire body of work and hundreds of shows behind us. We’re g oing to work our asses off for sure.” — Rick Florino\, June 2015(Sourc e: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150830T233000 DTSTAMP:20150830T023332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lil-durk/ SUMMARY:Lil Durk- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNC ED SOON! DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYNames of streets run across Lil Durk’s face on the d eluxe edition cover of his debut album\, Remember My Name. Those streets — South Normal Boulevard and West 75th Street and King Drive and more — are located in Englewood\, the Chicago neighborhood about 10 miles sou th of downtown where the 22-year-old artist born Durk D. Banks grew up. Li ke many drill rappers\, he’s been making music since he was a teenager. His first mixtape\, I’m a Hitta\, came out in 2011 when he was 18. Two y ears later\, he released the acclaimed tape Signed to the Streets under Fr ench Montana’s Coke Boys imprint. Now\, he’s signed to Def Jam\, who j ust released his first official record.I meet Durk and his manager\, Ola\, in a sunny coffeeshop smack in the middle of Chicago’s Loop. Durk’s d ressed head to toe in sparkling white\; he’ll do a photo shoot later in the day for the RedEye\, one of the city’s daily papers. Last week\, he shot the video for the single “What Your Life Like” with director Eif Rivera. He’s been doing press for a while\, and when I talk to him\, he ’s in business mode.“I’m excited to see the response to the album\, ” Durk says. Remember My Name will come out in six days after we meet. F ans have been “going crazy” about the singles he’s let out so far\, and he’s eager to let them hear the rest. “I’ve got more creative so ngs on there\, and they’re going to keep going crazy. I’m excited abou t the whole album.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:183@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150905T230000 DTSTAMP:20150902T183751Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/magic-men-all-male-dance-review/ SUMMARY:Magic Men - All Male Dance Review- THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. THERE IS STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR 9/6! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150906T220000 DTSTAMP:20150820T153402Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/magic-men-all-male-dance-review- 2/ SUMMARY:Magic Men - All Male Dance Review DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:145@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T230000 DTSTAMP:20150821T160016Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/erra/ SUMMARY:ERRA DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:127@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T233000 DTSTAMP:20150727T171110Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/symphony-x-overkill/ SUMMARY:Symphony X & Overkill DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150922T230000 DTSTAMP:20150706T182024Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/three-days-grace/ SUMMARY:Three Days Grace DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYHumanity constantly seeks connection. In fact\, it's a lmost as essential as breathing. Since first catapulting on to the scene i n 2003\, Three Days Grace consistently connected to audiences via hard-hit ting\, honest\, and hypnotic anthems. The platinum-selling\, chart-topping \, record-setting quartet—Matt Walst [lead vocals]\, Barry Stock [lead g uitar]\, Brad Walst [bass]\, and Neil Sanderson [drums\, percussion\, keyb oards\, programming]—once again continue that tradition on their fifth f ull-length album\, HUMAN [RCA Records]. Their link to listeners is the mos t natural and human thing of all.“When Matt joined the band last year\, there was not a fleeting moment that we didn’t think we would forge ahea d\,” agrees Neil. “Life is all about chapters. Matt’s first show was in front of eight-thousand people on a co-headliner with Shinedown\, and he came out guns blazing. He brought this fiery new energy to the band. We never looked back.”"We didn't give him a choice\," smiles Barry. "We hi jacked him."With Matt as their new lead singer\, the band continued barrel ing forward full steam ahead. In between touring throughout 2014\, they re connected with producer Gavin Brown who helmed the boards on their platinu m-certified 2003 self-titled debut and enlisted the mixing talents of Chri s Lord-Alge and Nick Raskulinecz. For the first time\, Three Days Grace cu t songs during short breaks from the road. They would retreat to a dark\, uncomfortable rehearsal space and write everything on acoustic guitars\, s tarkly tightening the melodies as much as possible. On HUMAN\, Three Days Grace comes full circle\, yet they’re also newly energized with the addi tion of Matt (Brad’s brother). Closing that circle\, Matt incidentally c o-wrote two songs on the band’s debut album\, also produced by Gavin Bro wn."In the past\, we'd usually go through a traditional cycle of recording in the studio\, releasing an album\, and then touring\," says Barry. "It happened so quickly with Matt though. We were writing songs together from the jump. So\, we'd go into the studio with Gavin when we got off the road . It was a different approach\, but it worked so well.""We got the opportu nity to really spend time with the songs\," adds Matt. "Right when we bega n writing\, we instantly thought of Gavin. It felt right to go back to him and where Three Days Grace started."Seizing that signature spirit\, the f irst two singles from HUMAN\, "Painkiller" and "I Am Machine\," both shot to #1 at Active Rock Radio. They became the band's 12th and 13th number on es and solidified them as the record-holder for "Most Number Ones at Activ e Rock."With its robust refrain and gnashing guitars\, "Painkiller" didn't simply reintroduce Three Days Grace\; rather it reaffirmed their place at the forefront of 21st century hard rock.About the song\, Matt explains\, "It's told from the perspective of a drug or love that's taunting you to c ome back to it. In the end\, it kills you."Barry goes on\, "These songs de scribe what we're about right now. There's a lot of inner struggle and los s on those record. 'Painkiller' illuminated what we were going for right o ut of the gate. Our goal was to be a little heavier and darker and reflect what we've gone through."“A lot of this record is pretty hard-edged con fessional\,” continues Neil. “That’s been apparent on all of our rec ords. There’s the beauty\, the rage\, the numbness\, and the escape. In modern society\, we’ve all experienced numbing ourselves to avoid the ha rsh realities of daily living. Some of the songs are social commentary\, w hile also throwing your hands up and saying\, ‘I don’t want to be mani pulated. I want to feel pain.’”Meanwhile\, "I Am Machine" matches the intensity of its riffs with haunting synths and programming just before an other stadium-size chorus. Brad says\, "That's about feeling numb to the w orld. We all go through the same routines every day. You feel like a machi ne who goes through the same shit every day."The third single and album op ener "Human Race\," illuminates the group's fiery focus with incendiary in strumentation and a seismic hook. "It's about trying to find your place\," asserts Barry. "Often\, we'll ask ourselves\, 'Where do I fit in here? I feel like I'm running the rat race sometimes. Where is my place?' We all d eal with that inner confusion."“We all get caught in this rat race\,” explains Neil. “We’re chasing something at warp speed\, and we never t ake a break to experience the moment.”The Three Days Grace machine never stops. 2012's Transit Of Venus earned the #1 spot on Billboard's Hard Roc k Chart and went Top 5 on the Top 200\, in addition to receiving a nominat ion for "Best Rock Album of the Year" at the Juno Awards. Both Three Days Grace [2003] and One-X [2006] went platinum\, while Life Starts Now [2009] reached gold status\, bringing the band's sales to over 6 million in the U.S. alone. Their catalog of number one hits encompasses smashes such as " Chalk Outline\," "The High Road\," "Misery Loves My Company\," "World So C old\," "Good Life\," "Break\," "Never Too Late\," "Animal I Have Become\," "Pain\," "Just Like You\," and "Home."Ultimately\, HUMAN sees Three Days Grace connect once again. “We want to help people through tough times wi th our music\,” concludes Matt. “It’s therapy for us\, and hopefully it’s the same for everybody listening.”“We went back to our roots\, ” Neil leaves off. “We weren’t afraid to be blunt and tap into true emotion. We try not to write lyrics\; we try to write conversations. These songs are what you would actually say to somebody. That’s why they reso nate. The greatest thing in the world is making that connection to people. ”(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:154@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150923T230000 DTSTAMP:20150819T172142Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/608/ SUMMARY:Purity Ring: Another Eternity Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAfter sixty-five fortnights\, Purity Ring have returne d with their super-tight second album Another Eternity. The pair ventured home to the frozen industrial landscapes of their birthplace Edmonton\, Al berta to document much of what was to become the album. For the first time \, vocalist Megan James and producer Corin Roddick were able to create a r ecord in the same room.Purity Ring’s first album Shrines was recorded se parately in Montreal and Halifax\, where Corin and Megan were respectively living at the time. Despite being a thousand kilometers apart and barely talking\, Shrines was a cohesive\, beguiling and wholly unique universe of what the band called ‘Future Pop’. At the center of the amniotic swir l of Shrines was an undeniable nucleus of crystalline pop which prescientl y suggested both indie and popular music to come. Critics were psyched: ‘Best New Music’ from Pitchfork and praise from The New York Times\, R olling Stone\, and NPR\, among others. They quickly amassed a rabid fanbas e\, toured relentlessly and sold out shows worldwide.On Another Eternity\, Purity Ring trade the gorgeously claustrophobic atmospheres of Shrines fo r wide-open\, muscular vistas of sound and luminous\, up-front vocals. Cra fting a lyrical universe of “sweat and dreams” populated by seacastles \, rattling spines\, and weeping drawers\, Megan James wields concrete ima gery and metaphor with increasingly direct\, startling resonance. Corin Ro ddick’s gifts for evocative melody remain intact\, but his drum work and use of space have been completely reforged: immaculately built and focuse d in service of the song.“begin again” rouses Purity Ring’s brooding balladry into a sky-reaching anthem while retaining its distinctive shape . “bodyache” is the kind of devastatingly infectious single that their previous work only gestured at. “stillness in woe” features a frozen\ , manipulated piano\, dovetailing with Megan’s time suspending narrative . “repetition” finds surreal\, love-lorn lyricism soaring over delicat ely woven synths. The emotional geography of Another Eternity is wider tha n ever: gloomy valleys and gleaming peaks in even measure.Though they are now working at a higher resolution\, Purity Ring remain hands-on with ever y aspect of their project. As usual\, the band produced and recorded Anoth er Eternity entirely themselves. The pair worked to develop an innovative new live performance\, and Megan designed the band’s onstage and video f ashion.Another Eternity revels in its upfront melody\, clarity\, and confi dence. With every step forward they take\, Purity Ring actualize their vis ion while sounding utterly and undeniably like themselves.(Source: Agent P rovided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:174@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T233000 DTSTAMP:20150814T165318Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skinless/ SUMMARY:Skinless and Stigmata DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:188@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151002T230000 DTSTAMP:20150924T170346Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/circa-waves-weqxmiller-lite-conc ert-series-21/ SUMMARY:Circa Waves - WEQX/Miller Lite Concert Series- 21+ DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYCirca Waves are Kieran Shuddall (guitar / vocals)\, Jo e Falconer (guitar)\, Sam Rourke (bass) &\; Sian Plummer (drums).They f ormed in Liverpool\, England in mid-2013 and released their debut single\, Get Away in December of that year on renowned independent label\, Transgr essive Records.Signing to Virgin Records in early 2014\, they released the ir second single\, Stuck In My Teeth in March 2014 to coincide with an app earance on the prestigious NME Awards tour alongside Interpol\, Royal Bloo d and Temples. The tour culminated in a rapturous sold-out show at London ’s Brixton Academy.Recording their debut album with Dan Grech at the fam ous RAK studios in London\, the first single from the sessions\, Young Cha sers was released in July\, following a run of their own sold-out UK headl ine shows.The summer of 2014 also saw the band appear at most of the UK’ s leading festivals\, playing to packed tents at Reading / Leeds and Latit ude and a prestigious appearance on the 2nd stage at Glastonbury being hig hlights.Having also played a number of the most respected festivals around the globe over the summer\, including Summer Sonic in Japan\, Oya in Norw ay and Splendour In The Grass in Australia\, the band play their biggest U K headline tour to date in November\, a run of shows that includes an appe arance at Heaven in London. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T231500 DTSTAMP:20150930T185113Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wood-brothers/ SUMMARY:The Wood Brothers DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYTwo brothers decide to form a band\, adapting the blue s\, folk and other roots‐music sounds they loved as kids into their own evocative sound and twining their voices in the sort of high‐lonesome ha rmony blend for which sibling singers are often renowned. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T223000 DTSTAMP:20150519T163349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/melissa-etheridge/ SUMMARY:Melissa Etheridge DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYA billion stars out in an endless sky\, and I won’t be alone\, won’t be alone\, won’t be alone tonight….That resolute ye arning\, that longing for connection\, for contact\, for touch… These ar e the core forces powering Melissa Etheridge’s cherished songs throughou t her singular career. But as the rousing chorus of “I Won’t Be Alone Tonight\,” the opening song of her album This is ME\, it holds some new meaning\, new context.With this album\, her 12th collection of new materia l\, she is not alone as a songwriter. For the vibrant collection she teame d with some of the most creative\, inventive figures on the music scene: J errod Bettis (Adele\, One Republic\, Eric Hutchinson\, Gavin DeGraw)\, Jon Levine (Nelly Furtado\, K’Naan\, Selena Gomez)\, JerryWonda (Grammy Awa rd-winning producer of the Fugees\, Mary J. Blige\, Akon) and Roccstar (Us her\, Chris Brown) at the forefront. It was a very new way of doing things for the artist\, who counts two Grammy Awards and 17 nominations\, an Aca demy Award (for “I Need to Wake Up” from the Al Gore documentary An In convenient Truth) and a star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame among her many accolades.Recording the new album proved an inspiring\, electrif ying experience for her\, the best kind of challenge. And the resultant en ergy is clear in the songs.“I haven’t been this excited about making m usic and creating in ages\,” Etheridge says. “Song after song was a gr eat experience.”Make no mistake\, the album’s declarative title is ful ly fitting— not despite the collaborations\, but because of them. The po werful lyrics and incomparable voice\, the indelible melodies\, the blazin g guitars could be from no one else. And same for the soulful joy and unbr idled passion powering every note\, from the big sing-along pop hooks of “A Little Hard Hearted” and “Do It Again” to the greasy\, swampy s ounds of “Ain’t That Bad” and “Stranger Road.”These are songs ri ght from her heart\, the frisky flirtation of “Take My Number” and mys tery-trip “Stranger Road” among those drawing on scenes and settings o f her Kansas upbringing. And “Who Are You Waiting For” closes the albu m on the most intimate\, emotional\, personal\, lump-in-the-throat note of her entire career. It’s the song she wrote for and debuted at her weddi ng earlier this year to Linda Wallem.“I opened a door to my inner little heart and wrote a song\,” she says. “I sat down at the piano\, starte d writing and the chorus came out\, about how we were friends for years an d years\, and as we got closer it was ‘Who are you waiting for? I’m ri ght here!’”She made a voice memo of what she’d written and sent it t o Levine. “He went crazy over it\, said\, ‘You gotta warn me before pl aying something like that!’”Levine put together the arrangement\, incl uding the organ that comes in toward the end. “That gets you\,” she sa ys. “The first time I heard that I burst into tears. I wasn’t there wh en he did it. It floored me.”And that was only the preview of the song ’s profound debut.“I sang it at the wedding\,” Etheridge says. “I was able to keep her from hearing it before. It was my vows.”As the albu m title says\, this is all Melissa Etheridge— ME.“It’s still me— I ’m just riding around in different cars\,” she says. “Music is a col laborative art anyway. I gave it everything I could and pushed my creativi ty more than I ever have\, by collaboration. Collaboration is not compromi se. It’s a plus\, bringing in people who make what I do better.”Ideas flowed freely and quickly. “A Little Bit of Me” was written in the cou rse of a plane ride to New York\, Etheridge working from a beat and a melo dy Bettis had come up with. Similarly\, the words for the swampy “Monste r\,” with its slinky slide guitar\, came as she was on her way to the Un ited Nations to speak as the global body was declaring LGBT rights as huma n rights\, the song’s theme of being the “other\,” the feared outsid er\, coming directly from her personal experience growing up gay.This is M E also marks the debut of her independent label\, ME Records. Distributed by Caroline Records and overseen in coordination with PrimaryWave\, a full -service music management and marketing strategy firm\, the venture gives Etheridge new freedoms to explore creative avenues.The whole process\, she says\, has been invigorating.“It’s a liberating responsibility\,” s he says\, noting that it’s not a contradiction in terms. “I was libera ted to make my own choices\, to be in charge of where every dime went\, wh o exactly I wanted to record with. And it was a responsibility to say\, ‘How can I get the best out of me and get the end result I’m looking f or.’”It was PrimaryWave that first suggested she work with Jerrod Bett is and Jon Levine. Bettis tapped his origins as a drummer to create rhythm tracks as foundations on which Etheridge could build.“I would take them and go home and write\,” Etheridge says. “‘Take My Number’ — th ere it is!”Levine\, an accomplished keyboard player as well as producer\ , bonded quickly with Etheridge over their mutual love for Bruce Springste en.“We said\, ‘Let’s make the songs we would want to hear\,’” sh e says. “‘Won’t Be Alone’ was one of those. And ‘Stranger Road ’ is a perfect example. We created musical beds together and then I wrot e the lyrics and melodies.”JerryWonda\, the Grammy Award-winning produce r of the Fugees\, Mary J. Blige and many others\, came on board as Etherid ge explored her lifelong love for soul and urban music— “this side of me I’d never let out.” She went to his studio in Manhattan and found a nother new approach.“With Jon Levine IT was his him and me and a few mac hines and then I’d go away and write\,” she says. “With Jerry it was him and me\, a drummer and two keyboard players all in the studio control room\, and other people rounding it out. I’d say\, ‘Play me something .’ And we’d start creating and right away he’d bring in other musici ans and we would create the track. It was amazing!”Young hip-hop rising force Roccstar brought in other elements\, and Etheridge returned the favo r for him.“He had this march beat — boom-boom-BOOM. But he’d never w orked with live guitars\, so I put on my Les Paul and started playing and he’s screaming and we’re having so much fun\, and we created ‘Ain’ t That Bad’ right there.”The chance to experiment led to some unexpect ed touches\, such as bringing in cellist Neyla Pakarek from the folkie ban d the Lumineers to contribute to a couple of songs. Etheridge had been tur ned onto the band by her daughter and became a fan. When Levine suggestedb ringing in a string player\, Etheridge suggested Pakarek\, who not only ad ded cello to “Stranger Road” and an entire string section\, playing al l the parts\, on “Who Are You Waiting For\,” but showcased her singing on “A Little Hard Hearted.”This is ME comes in a very active stretch for Etheridge\, even by her seemingly tireless standards. In addition to h er steady touring\, both with her band and as a solo act\, she did a week stint in the role of St. Jimmy in American Idiot on Broadway in 2011\, con tinued her noted activism speaking to the United Nations on LGBT rights as human rights\, sang her own “Uprising of Love” and John Lennon’s “Imagine” as part of this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Tim es Square and performed at the opening ceremonies of the WorldPride week i n Toronto.But the making of the album was inspired and inspiring\, energiz ed and energizing. It’s there in every note. The bottom line\, she says\ , simply: “I’ve made an album I love.” LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T233000 DTSTAMP:20151006T160634Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aaron-lewis-2/ SUMMARY:Aaron Lewis DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY"Life is circular. Country just came back to me. It's like the acoustic thing. I did that before the band [Staind]. This is full circle because this was the first music I was ever exposed to as a child. " --AARON LEWISIf you want to get to know AARON LEWIS\, just listen to The Road. On his first full-length album\, the Grammy Award-nominated\, multi -platinum singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist tells one story after anothe r. Echoing traditional country\, some of those tales are hilarious and hea rtwarming\, while others are pensive and personal. Nevertheless\, they're all equally powerful\, vibrant\, and unforgettable. For Lewis\, The Road c ontinues to wind and surprise like it always has.In 2011\, the Staind fron tman formally arrived in the country world with the release of his debut E P\, Town Line. Highlighted by the success of gold-selling single "Country Boy" featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels\, the seven- song EP reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #7 on the Bil lboard Top 200 upon release. Critical praise followed: PEOPLE’s Chuck Ar nold said\, "He proves to be a natural on nostalgic ballads like 'The Sto ry Never Ends\,’ (3/14/11)\," while the ASSOCIATED PRESS’ Michael McCa ll wrote\, “He injects a flavor of his own into a polished\, commercial country sound in a way that could win over country fans who've never heard of Staind (2/28/11).”Lewis also received two Academy of Country Music n ominations for "Vocal Event of the Year" for "Country Boy" (for his work a s artist and as co-producer) as well as two CMT nominations--one for "USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year" and another for "Collaborative Vid eo of the Year." Simultaneously\, the music video for the single stirred s imilar fan fervor\, surpassing 12 million views on YouTube and 3 million o n CMT.com. After a whirlwind year\, Lewis began working on what would beco me The Road in the fall of 2011.While balancing both a solo run and a tour supporting Staind's self-titled seventh studio album\, he carved out inte rmittent pockets of time to record in Nashville with legendary Grammy-winn ing producer James Stroud."I didn't stop to think about it very much\," Le wis smiles. "James lets me run with it. We respect each other and he allow s me to really be who I am. I recorded this whole record by bouncing in an d out of Nashville on days off. I'd come into town\, work for the day\, ba il out\, and play some more shows. Four days later\, I'd do the same thing . That's how the album was made\, and it's why I called it The Road."It's a natural progression from Town Line. The album's ten songs unfold with a classic grit and an invigorating energy all directly from Lewis's heart an d soul. The first single\, "Endless Summer\," recalls an idyllic day in th e sun with his daughters. A bluesy guitar twang bends into a shimmering re frain about "another day in paradise" that's both infectious and inimitabl e.Lewis laughs\, "It proves I can write a happy tune. It's a story about m e and the family going to our beach cottage on the weekends. It's all true . We drive down there\, cook striper on the grill\, and dig our own clams. "Then there's "Forever\," a true product of The Road itself. It captures t he longing and loneliness of life on the tour bus\, while reflecting the i mmortality of true love. It's touching and thought-provoking all at once. "Doubt can set in on the road\," he reveals. "Conversations from home aren 't always warm and fuzzy. However\, things change when you get back. The s ong goes from questioning to being reassured that everything is all good." On the other end of the spectrum\, his sense of humor shines through on th e propulsive highway anthem "State Lines" and swaggering old school good-t ime of "Party in Hell." Lewis goes on\, "Adding humor opens the avenues of exploration a little bit more\, and it appeals to more of the senses. Plu s\, it's just fun to imagine what a party in hell might be like with Rick James."Lewis personally penned all of the songs on The Road but one. For " Grandaddy's Gun\," he teamed up with Rhett Akins\, Dallas Davidson\, and B obby Pinson\, marking the first songwriting collaboration of his career. A nnually\, Lewis hosts a benefit show for his charity\, It Takes a Communit y\, which benefits his daughter's elementary school through community dona tions. Akins performed "Grandaddy's Gun" at the 2011 show. As soon as Lewi s heard the tune\, it stayed stuck in his head."I was completely blown awa y by the song\," he elaborates. "When the opportunity came up\, I decided to record it for The Road. They're three of Nashville's best and I have so much respect for them. It all fit with my life too. I have grandaddy's gu n\, and he did buy it out of a Sears and Roebuck catalog."Once again\, he collaborated with some heavy hitters in the studio. His musical partner-in -crime Ben Kitterman expanded the overall sound with acoustic guitar\, dob ro\, piano and other instruments. Meanwhile\, iconic pedal steel player Pa ul Franklin makes a return as well as guitarist Brett Mason and Eddie Baye rs on drums. Joining the fold in Nashville were Craig Frost [Bob Seger] on keyboards and Keith Horne [Waylon Jennings] on bass.Lewis enthuses\, "It' s definitely a star-studded cast. Many of the songs were cut in one take. At the most\, they're two. There's definitely genuine chemistry amongst th e amazing musicians on this album. I'm so lucky to have them in the studio with me."In many ways\, The Road brings things full circle for Lewis. In Staind\, he has made an indelible mark on hard rock. The group has sold 13 million albums worldwide\, yielding four consecutive top 3 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 as well as numerous radio hits. Their single "It's Been Awhile" also remains the most-played rock song of the decade. Still\, this new chapter proves cyclical for Lewis\, actually bringing him back to the first style of music he'd heard: country music.Now\, he's carrying on a t radition of storytelling and songwriting himself. "I'm really hoping the s ongs speak for themselves\," he concludes. "I hope people hear the record and realize that this is all me. There's nothing more to say. I'm just wri ting songs like I have been for my whole career."That's all he really has to do. For Aaron Lewis\, The Road looks brighter than ever.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:138@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T230000 DTSTAMP:20150519T160313Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/five-finger-death-punch-2/ SUMMARY:Five Finger Death Punch DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYL-R: Jason Hook [Guitar]\, Ivan Moody [Vocals]\, Chris Kael [Bass]\, Zoltan Bathory [Guitar]\, Jeremy Spencer [Drums]FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (5FDP) is a rock band from Los Angeles. Formed in 2005\, the group’s name is derived from classic martial arts cinema. The band consi sts of vocalist Ivan Moody\, guitarists Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook\, ba ssist Chris Kael\, and drummer Jeremy Spencer.Their debut album THE WAY OF THE FIST was released in 2007\, and heralded rapid success for the band. The 2009 follow-up album WAR IS THE ANSWER further increased their popular ity\, leading to both albums being certified gold by the RIAA. The band’ s third album\, AMERICAN CAPITALIST\, was released in October of 2011 and achieved gold status within the year. The band has co-headlined 2013’s M ayhem Festival Tour (US) and frequently can be seen playing the biggest in ternational music festivals\, such as Download (UK)\, Rock Am Ring (GER)\, Soundwave (AUS) and Knotfest (JP). Five Finger Death Punch are the recipi ents of the Radio Contraband Rock Radio Awards for “Indie Artist of the Year” in 2011\, 2012 and 2013. They were also honored with the Radio Con traband Rock Radio Award for Album (AMERICAN CAPITALIST) and Song of the Y ear (“Coming Down”) in 2012.Undoubtedly one of the most relevant and s uccessful rock bands globally\, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH\, dominated 2013 w ith the releases THE WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN AND THE RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF HELL ─ VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2. Both volumes debuted on the U.S. Billboard albu m chart at #2 (more notably\, within a four-month period) and in the top t en mainstream charts all across the globe. The two albums feature three #1 radio hit singles (“Lift Me Up” featuring Rob Halford of Judas Priest \, “Battle Born” and “Wrong Side Of Heaven”) and have combined sal es of over 800\,000 units to date. The multi-million selling rock titans ’ single\, “The Wrong Side Of Heaven” was their 14th consecutive top ten hit at Active Rock Radio and the video to the song has over 24 milion views online. USA TODAY proclaimed VOLUME 2 elevates the group “…to t he top of its game. Offering more than blind rage\, though there's certain ly plenty\, the songs live in the tension implied by the album's title—a ware of the implications of lashing out\, ready to accept the consequences ” (11/19/13). Following shows across Australia\, Japan\, South East Asia \, a sold out European headlining tour and 2014’s biggest Fall tour co-h eadlining North American arenas with Volbeat\, 2015 will see FIVE FINGER D EATH PUNCH release a new full length album and embark on extensive arena t ours of North America and Europe in the Fall.For a complete list of upcomi ng TOUR DATES:www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/tour/For additional information :Official Website: www.fivefingerdeathpunch.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ fivefingerdeathpunch Twitter: https://twitter.com/FFDP   Instagram: @5 fdp(Source: Agent provided) LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T231500 DTSTAMP:20150925T145517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/granger-smith-featuring-earl-dib bles/ SUMMARY:Granger Smith Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYWith sold-out national tours\, a social media followin g of more thanthree million\, and YouTube views exceeding 30 million\, cou ntry musicartist Granger Smith has amassed an audience that is unheard-of fora purely independent\, unsigned act and has built a career that is trul ygroundbreaking. Now\, with the release of his debut EP\, 4X4\, Smith ista king the next step in a voyage that is both visionary and classicallyold-s chool. The EP\, co-produced by Granger and the revered FrankRogers (Brad P aisley\, Darius Rucker and Josh Turner)\, was introducedwith the single “Backroad Song\,” which sold over 32\,000 downloadsin its first week o f release and entered the iTunes Country Singleschart at Number Two\, the iTunes Canada Country Chart at NumberOne and the Billboard Country Digital Sales Chart at Number Four. Hisrecent "YEE YEE NATION" national tour (84 shows) sold out and brokeattendance records and merchandise sales records at nearly everyvenue. Granger's country boy alter-ego\, Earl Dibbles Jr.\, has his ownrabid following and has garnered him a weekly segment called “Dip ‘Em and Pick ‘Em” on CBS Sports’ Inside College Football. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:173@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T233000 DTSTAMP:20150728T172702Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-2/ SUMMARY:Clutch DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIt's the parabolic motion of projectiles. Or\, as Isaa c Newton stated\, what goes up must come down — that is\, everything exc ept Clutch. Earth Rocker created an insurmountable peak. But Psychic Warf are has altered laws of physics by elevating the smart songwriting and imp ressive performances of that last album\, setting an even higher benchmark as their now-definitive album to date. The eleventh Clutch studio album Psychic Warfare goes straight for the throat with “X-Ray Visions” and never lets go. Working again with acclaimed producer Machine\, this time i n Texas\, the concise arrangements that made Earth Rocker so assertive is the same harness for the combustible musical energy on Psychic Warfare. Ha rder\, faster... let the rhythm hit 'em. Formed in 1991\, the Maryland-ba sed band's ability to absorb different musical styles and fabricate them i nto a distinct Clutch sound continues to be their forté. “A Quick Death In Texas\,” overstocked with signature “Clutch heavy” Tim Sult riff s and lonesome guitar licks\, and the funk undercurrent of “Your Love Is Incarceration\,” color Psychic Warfare with articulate musicality and c omfortable familiarity. The overall intensity of Psychic Warfare would be self-consuming without the pressure valve of a canny rhythm section. Drum mer Jean-Paul Gaster and bassist Dan Maines have an intuitive sense of dyn amics that gives weight and contrast to the forcefulness of the vocals\, s teering Clutch into the straightaway out of tight\, exhilarating corners. “I listened closely to the rhythm of Neil’s vocals this time around. ” Gaster explains. “The rhythms he sings\, are very syncopated. It was my goal to articulate these rhythms on the drums while keeping the pulse of the music strong.” Psychic Warfare is cinematic\, a soundtrack to t he plot of singer Neil Fallon's imagination. The narrative of “The Affid avit” sets the scene for an album of gunslingers\, energy weapons\, para noid neurosis\, and the occasional three-legged mule. It's an episodic lyr ical landscape populated by abstract characterization\, nuance\, and cleve r peculiarity. “I spent a lot of time doting over the lyrics\,” Fallo n says. “It was fun because I have a great luxury that I'm a professiona l liar — that's what a storyteller is. Or at least that’s what I try t o be. It's the one socially acceptable way to completely deceive people\, and that's what they want. If you sing it with enough conviction\, people won't question it. I just love that escapism\, the fantasy aspect of it. A nd fantasy doesn’t necessarily equate to dragons and wizards. It can be seedy hotel rooms and sketchy hitchhikers." Gaster says the band knowing Earth Rocker was such a high water mark put them in a position of needing to follow up with an exceptional album. “Looking back on the process\, o ne thing that sticks out in my mind is the amount of rehearsal the band pu t in. We started each pre-production day by writing out a new album sequen ce and then playing that sequence straight thru as if it were a set list. I think this allowed us to get inside the songs in a way we had not done b efore. When it came time to record drum tracks\, I had a clear idea of how I wanted to play each song." In the past\, Clutch consciously made each album conspicuously different from the last one. “We had a sadistic fear of repeating ourselves\,” Fallon admits. “But over the last few years \, we've realized our strengths and what it is that people like about us. Why deny it? Clutch is Clutch\, embrace what you are.” The bar is set h igher\, laws of physics be damned. Psychic Warfare is the new adventure\, and it has no limit. (Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T233000 DTSTAMP:20150616T155008Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mark-knopfler/ SUMMARY:Mark Knopfler DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY“A privateer is what I am\, really\,” says Mark Kn opfler.The title track of the legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist’ s eighth solo album evokes a swashbuckling era of seafaring plunder\, merc hant raiders and licensed pirates. But Mark finds an analogy with the mode rn rock and roll life. “I really get a buzz out of having this little gr oup of people that sallies forth across the world. I enjoy being in comman d of it\, the band\, the crew\, travelling through this ever changing land scape and playing in all these different places. You get where you get wit hout any kind of assistance\, really\, making your own way in the world. T here are no government grants to play this music. You’re a privateer. An d that’s the way I like it.”Privateering is Mark Knopfler’s first do uble album in a 35-year recording career. “The older I get\, the more I want to write\,” he says. “Whether that is just panic at time running out\, I’m not sure. I’m enjoying the process more than ever\, writing\ , recording and playing live\, I enjoy all of it. I’m almost tripping ov er songs.”These 20 tracks of consummately crafted folk\, blues\, country and rock originals reflect the creative exuberance of an artist whose exc eptional abilities were recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at th is year’s Ivor Novellos. He has performed live in front of countless mil lions. He has collaborated with artists of the stature of Bob Dylan\, Rand y Newman\, Emmylou Harris and Van Morrison. He has composed distinctive so undtracks for such classic films as Local Hero\, The Princess Bride\, Last Exit To Brooklyn and Wag The Dog. He has been regularly acclaimed as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. But what he sees himself as\, fir st and foremost\, is a songwriter. And this may be his finest-ever collect ion.“I have always thought in terms of the transatlantic nature of music . My idea of heaven is somewhere where the Mississippi Delta meets the Tyn e. What I wanted from the very first album with Dire Straits and songs lik e ‘Sultans of Swing’ was to write my own geography into the American m usic that shaped me\, to identify the English\, Irish and Scottish landmar ks on Chuck Berry’s road. I think what I’m doing now is both synthesis ing those influences and separating them. The band I have is so talented\, and so flexible\, they give me the kind of palette to go anywhere I want\ , so I can jump from a hill farm in the north of England and go straight t o the streets of New York City or go down into the delta for a straight-ah ead blues.”Privateering travels from the dreamy Americana of ‘Redbud T ree’\, filled with trademark silvery Stratocaster licks\, to the sea sha nty pipes of ‘Haul Away’\, the swaggering slide electric blues of -‘ Gator Blood’ and the Celtic folk yearning of ‘Kingdom Of Gold’. It i s full of drawn characters like the tough northern sheep farmer of ‘Yon Two Crows’ and the boastful gambler of ‘Hot Or What’\, and evocative situations like the embattled lovers in the rain swept ‘Seattle’ and the mysterious contemplations of mortality of ‘Dream Of The Drowned Subm ariner’. The lyrical and musical detail in these songs is of the very fi rst order\, with Mark Knopfler’s singing and playing always bringing the story home on the back of one of the finest bands in the world. Privateer ing is not a concept album. It is not a song cycle. It is simply one of ou r finest and most distinctive musical talents doing what he does best.“I chose to make a double album this time just because of the sheer volume o f material. I didn’t want to separate songs into blues and folk and coun try and I didn’t want to leave songs on the shelf. I just wanted it to b e a reflection of the fantastic sessions we had. With a great bunch of pla yers\, it’s the same as a great group of actors reading a script from th e page\, the thing can come alive in ways it just never has before. This i s the band I have been working towards my whole life.”The line-up of mus icians Mark has been gathering around him since the mid-90s includes Guy F letcher (keyboards)\, Richard Bennett (guitar)\, Jim Cox (piano)\, Glenn W orf (bass)\, Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute) and John McCusker (fiddle ) with the recent addition of the fantastic Ian Thomas (drums). Special gu ests included Paul Franklin (pedal steel)\, Phil Cunningham (accordion) an d Tim O’Brien (mandolin). Ruth Moody of rising roots band The Wailin’ Jennys contributed her distinctive vocals. “To have Ruth singing on the record was very special for me\,” says Mark. “She is on the very top l evel of singers and songwriters out there and I can’t take her off my ju kebox.” The blues material was infused with the harmonica playing of Kim Wilson of legendary blues rockers The Fabulous Thunderbirds. “One of th e most important things about the blues to me has always been the harp. Se eing Muddy Waters as a kid made a big impression on me\, the harp was burb ling away all the time\, the band was swinging. And to me the greatest mod ern exponent is Kim Wilson\, he’s been my top man for many years\, so it was really great to have him on board. We hit it off straight away and go t a great session going.”Recorded in Mark’s own studio\, British Grove \, Privateering is a smart\, subtle\, soulful and utterly superb collectio n of songs from a class act with an unbeatable band. These are tough tales of real people\, living hard lives in difficult times. And it is all carr ied off with the self-confident bravado of a latter-day privateer. The cov er\, featuring a battered van and a shaggy dog\, says it all. “I remembe r in the early days\, if you had a van you could get into a group\, so ban d wagons have always had a special place in my heart. It was important to use something like that\, to take it away from the nautical swashbuckler. To me a man in a van has got as much to do with privateering as a frigate or a gunboat or anything like that. He’s on the road\, he’s making his own way\, he’s doing his thing\, the best way he knows how. That’s wh at I’m talking about. That’s what we’re all trying to do.”(Source: Website) CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:187@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T230000 DTSTAMP:20151011T054247Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lil-durk-all-tickets-purchased-f or-83-will-be-honored/ SUMMARY:Lil Durk- HAS BEEN CANCELED. ALL TICKETS CAN BE REFUNDED AT THE POI NT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:189@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151012T220000 DTSTAMP:20151006T155759Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/creative-collab-tour-featuring-m atthew-espinosa-presented-by-digitour/ SUMMARY:Creative Collab Tour Featuring: Matthew Espinosa Presented By: Digi Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:165@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T233000 DTSTAMP:20150716T162130Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/seven-seas-tour-2015-featuring-e mancipator-ensemble/ SUMMARY:Seven Seas Tour 2015 Featuring Emancipator Ensemble DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYA sleeping giant of the electronic music world\, Dougl as Appling - more commonly known as Emancipator - has quietly established himself as a mainstay in the electronic music scene since the release of h is debut album\, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough in 2006. Classically-traine d as a violinist from an early age\, Appling's organic approach to trip-ho p and downtempo draws inspiration from a wide range of international cultu res and musical genres\, culminating in a refreshingly authentic brand of electronic music that has infiltrated global consciousness.Originally perf orming as a solo act\, Appling quickly recruited the immensely-talented Il ya Goldberg to perform alongside him during Emancipator's live sets. In 20 15\, Appling expanded the Emancipator live experience further with the add ition of a drummer and a bassist\, adding a completely new organic dimensi on to his live performances. Now known as the Emancipator Ensemble\, the t alented four-piece is pushing the limits of what it means to be electronic musicians through their compelling\, sophisticated performances.Having re leased Live In Athens in June\, and Dusk to Dawn Remixes - a remix alb um featuring massively-popular contributions from the likes of ODESZA\, Li ttle People\, Eliot Lipp\, and more - in July\, 2015 sees Emancipator maki ng an ambitious reappearance. This fall will mark his official return as h e gears up to release his fourth full length LP\, entitled Seven Seas\, h is first studio album in nearly three years. The culmination of over two y ears of work and countless collaborations\, experiences\, and live perform ances\, Seven Seas will surely prove to be a defining chapter in the Ema ncipator legacy.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:170@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T231500 DTSTAMP:20150727T165545Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bouncing-souls/ SUMMARY:The Bouncing Souls DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYYou can count the number of bands who've stayed togeth er for 20 years on two hands\, and you can use just one to count those who 've consistently released quality material for two decades. This year\, Th e Bouncing Souls enter that esteemed category\, and in keeping with their D.I.Y. roots\, they've done it without major labels\, corporate radio\, MT V\, or teen magazine pinups. When married couples celebrate twenty years together\, they're usually showered with anniversary gifts. The Bouncing S ouls are celebrating their milestone by reversing that tradition and givin g back to the fans\, releasing one original song per month throughout 2009 . More on that later\, but first let's look back on some earlier days… Picture it: 1989\, a Knights of Columbus Hall in Bernardsville\, New Jerse y. A supportive music-loving teacher throws down $120 to cover expenses. A bunch of sweaty high school kids gather to sneak beers and rock all night at the debut show of a band called The Bouncing Souls. And a Jersey insti tution is born. But the Souls' story actually begins a few years earlier than that historic gig. "Pete [Steinkopf] and Bryan [Kienlen] had a cover band called The Switch around '86 and '87\," recalls frontman Greg Attonit o. The band was largely booked at parties teeming with college chicks and kegstands\, and occasionally\, their friend Attonito would join in to chan nel his inner Roger Daltrey or Billy Idol. "Then we started another band called Brad Karma and the Absent Minded Fruit Bats\," says guitarist Stein kopf. "There was one song that we had called 'Quest For Goodie' and Greg w ould jump around and sing all kinds of crazy shit to it off the top of his head. We were all teenagers growing up in the suburbs\, just looking to c reate our own fun." The threesome spent ever more time hanging at shows i n New York City and haunting Trenton's legendary\, late\, great City Garde ns. The chemistry was undeniable and unstoppable\, and it wasn't long befo re their creative juices flowed together. Tapping original drummer Shal Kh ichi\, the band holed up in Greg's dad's attic and started writing what wo uld make up the early Souls songbook. Like any young band with energy to burn and original songs under their belt\, the boys took to the road in or der to share their music and spirit with any crowd that would listen. Whil e there were aspirations to find audiences across the globe\, even college parties and basements were enough to keep hope alive in the early days. A s bassist Kienlen puts it\, "We never spent too much time worrying about t he future. The point of the band was always celebrating the here and now\, trying to make the best of whatever was in front of us at the time." Tho ugh it wasn't until 1995 that the band was able to tour on a full-time bas is\, they soon found the road to be a more frequent home than the comfort of their own beds. From headlining tiny rooms in remote towns to playing W embley Arena with Green Day and Tokyo's Budokan with My Chemical Romance t o spending time on seven different editions of Vans Warped Tour (totalling 11 months\, with more sure to come)\, The Bouncing Souls have clocked mor e travel time than most airline pilots. Since 1996\, the band has had a c onstant traveling companion and honorary fifth member - their primary tour ing vehicle\, lovingly called The White Castle. For ten years\, she gave d utiful service\, until The Gold Tour\, when her engine gave out - with 300 \,000 miles on the odometer. Regarding her decade of service before tempor ary retirement (the proceeds from that tour are rebuilding the old gal's g uts)\, Attonito says\, "We converted those miles into road hours. Estimati ng about 40 MPH - because a lot of them aren't highway miles\, with plenty of time sitting in traffic - it was staggering. Our estimate rounded out to 333.33 days driving in our truck! No exaggeration: that's about a full year!" Fortunately\, there are many more tour dates in store for both the band and their beloved Castle. Exactly how many of those dates is impossi ble to say\, though\, since the band hasn't exactly been keeping score. "I 'd love to figure out how many shows we've played...I wish we kept count\, " says Steinkopf. "I know bands that have and it's awesome. It must be way up in the thousands by now\, though." Frequent attendees of those gigs ( true believers\, all) hail the Souls as one of the best bands in the world \, and the boys feel the same devotion to their fans. "Bouncing Souls fans are the greatest friends ever\," enthuses Attonito\, "They're passionate and full of life. They really are part of the band in the sense that we're plowing a path through life together in good times and in bad." "It's pr etty much across the board too\," adds Steinkopf. "every age group...all d ifferent kinds of people. My favorite is when we meet people that were the re from the start and now they have kids of their own that they bring to o ur shows. We really are a part of each others' lives." "And any time some one says you've influenced them certainly makes an impact on you. To know that someone has looked at something you've done and they have taken somet hing from it - whether it be in a lyric or the way you play your instrumen t - has got to be the highest compliment paid\," says drummer Michael McDe rmott. As a final piece of evidence\, Kienlen points to the MySpace galler y of band-based tattoos adorning their admirers: "Last I checked it's up t o almost 300 and counting. Our fans are hardcore in their unwavering suppo rt. We really are one big family." And families share things\, which is w hy this year\, the Souls have decided to gift their family of friends and fans with twelve spanking new songs\, available for the standard less-than -a-buck download on the first of each month in '09\, or for purchase on 7" vinyl in quarterly compilations on their own Chunksaah Records (each feat uring one additional bonus track). Steinkopf elaborates: "We all decided that we wanted to do something different. We'd been on the same schedule f or years: write a record\, record a record\, wait for the record to come o ut\, then tour on it until we wanted to start the cycle again. We also wan ted to break our own patterns and do something that was going to be inspir ing and new for us." Attonito adds "I remember being in New Zealand and s aying we should do a release that doesn't come out all at once…I was thi nking in the context of a TV series. Somebody else might have come up with the first of the month idea but usually all the creative stuff we do is a process. Everybody kind of throws a stick on the fire at the right time i n the collaboration." Doing it for the sake of the music\, the fans\, and their own inspiration for twenty years\, the group – and their White Ca stle – are going pedal to the metal on a full tank of gas. According to their frontman\, "The shared driving force is part of the mechanics that k eeps the beast truckin' down the next highway. We were - and still are - a few passionate\, rebellious\, creative\, idealistic\, party loving punks looking for a good time\, for something to believe in\, and for something meaningful to live for." With twenty years behind these legends from the Garden State\, there's a lot more still to come from The B.S. – and that 's no bull.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T230000 DTSTAMP:20150908T161002Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/loreena-mckennitt/ SUMMARY:Loreena McKennitt DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYLoreena McKennitt is well known as a composer and sing er. In a recording career spanning more thantwo decades\, Ms. McKennitt’ s ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has received critical acclaim world-wide\, a nd gold\,platinum and multi-platinum sales awards in 15 countries across f our continents. To date\, she has soldover 14 million albums with a catalo gue that includes seven studio recordings\, three seasonal recordings\, al ive in-concert DVD and two DVD documentaries. She’s won two Junos\, Cana da’s premiere musicaward\, garnered two GRAMMY® nominations and has per formed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Less well known is the fact that Ms. McKennitt is a highly successful businesswoman who has created aninde pendent record label with celebrated international success.Born in Morden\ , Manitoba\, Canada\, she moved to Stratford\, Ontario in 1981\, where she initially workedwith Canada’s renowned Stratford Festival. In 1985 she established her own record label\, Quinlan Road\, amove which has made her a rarity in the music industry.In the early years\, Ms. McKennitt ran the operation from her kitchen table\, selling her recordings by mailorder an d producing her own concert tours. Today\, she leads her own company with responsibilities thatinclude everything from creating strategic business p lans to overseeing marketing and promotion.Ms. McKennitt’s business acum en is also applied to the three charitable foundations she established. He rThree Oaks Foundation provides financial support to cultural\, environmen tal\, historical and social groups.The Cook-Rees Memorial Fund for Water S earch and Safety\, founded in 1998\, has raised more than $4 million insup port of water safety education\, as well as search\, rescue and recovery o perations. In 2000\, Ms.McKennitt purchased a recently-closed public schoo l in Stratford and transformed it into the FalstaffFamily Centre. Respondi ng to concerns identified by the local community\, the Centre focuses on t he needsof families and children in Perth County\, Ontario\, which is wher e she resides.Ms. McKennitt’s passion for business is matched by her pas sion for human rights. In 2006 and 2007 shewas involved in a landmark huma n rights privacy case in Britain\, where the courts ruled in her favour. T hejudgment\, which was upheld by the House of Lords\, has helped to advanc e privacy law around the world.Ms. McKennitt is a member of the Order of C anada and the Order of Manitoba. In 2002 and 2012 shewas the recipient of Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and in 2013 she w asappointed to the rank of Knight of the National Order of Arts and Letter s by the Republic of France.From 2006 to 2013 Ms. McKennitt held the posit ion of Honorary Colonel of the 435 Transport andRescue Squadron in the Roy al Canadian Air Force and upon completion of the appointment was awardedth e RCAF Commander’s Commendation in recognition of outstanding profession alism and dedication. InSeptember 2014\, Ms. McKennitt was appointed as th e Honorary Colonel of the Royal Canadian Air Forceby the Minister of Natio nal Defence\, Rob Nicholson.She also holds honourary degrees from the Univ ersity of Manitoba (Winnipeg)\, Sir Wilfrid LaurierUniversity (Waterloo)\, Queen’s University (Kingston) and George Brown College (Toronto). CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:171@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T230000 DTSTAMP:20151006T154327Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/collective-soul/ SUMMARY:Collective Soul DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYBorn during the rise of grunge and alternative rock\, Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity when they rose to interna tional fame in 1993 with the rock anthem “Shine.” The multi-platinum q uintet has been making music for two decades since then and has a catalog of #1 hits under their belts. Collective Soul helped shape and define alte rnative rock with lots of guitars and attitude.Collective Soul was formed in the small town of Stockbridge\, Ga.\, in the early 1990’s. The group consists of principal songwriter and frontman Ed Roland (lead vocals/keybo ards/guitars)\, Dean Roland (rhythm guitarist)\, Will Turpin (bassist)\, J ohnny Rabb (drummer) and Jesse Triplett (lead guitarist).The band’s debu t album Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid was originally released i n 1993 on Atlanta indie label Rising Storm. The album was a collection of Ed Roland’s demos that spread like fire through the college circuit and the popularity of the album locally spurred Atlantic to pick it up for a m ajor-label release. “Shine” quickly became the rock anthem played acro ss the country on radio and on MTV and set the band up for an arena tour w ith Aerosmith.Their self-titled second album was a triple platinum juggern aut and would define their sound with guitar driven songs and passionate v ocals. The album produced five Top Ten hits and two of the singles–“De cember” and “The World I Know”–charted on the Top 40\, which spoke to the band’s crossover appeal.In 1997\, the band went back into the st udio to produce their third album Disciplined Breakdown. The album earned Collective Soul a spot on the charts at #16\, and produced hit singles “ Precious Declaration\,” which was #1 four weeks\; and “Listen\,” #1 for five weeks)\, which also charted on the Billboard Hot 100\, at #65 and #72\, respectively.Critically acclaimed Dosage was released in 1999 and p roduced the hit singles “Run” and “Heavy\,” which would take Billb oard’s top spot for a record 15 weeks.Collective Soul’s fifth album\, Blender\, was released in 2000 and\, according to Rolling Stone\, “simpl y shreds with unapologetic classic-rock energy.” The album went gold and produced smash hits including “Why\, Part 2\,” “Vent\,” and duet with Elton John “Perfect Day.”The band released a greatest hits collec tion in 2001 entitled 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994-2001. Following that album\, Collective Soul recognized the music industry was evolving an d was one of the first bands to create their own label to have more indepe ndence and control over their sound. And\, in 2004\, that label El Music G roup released the dynamic album Youth. From the Ground Up (2005) and Home (2006) were also released under the El Music Group label\, along with a DV D featuring their live concert with the Atlanta City Youth Orchestra.In 20 07\, the band teamed with Target to be the exclusive retailer for the band ’s next album Afterwords\, from Roadrunner Records. This arrangement was one of the first such exclusive album release deals to be made by a band with a sole retailer. The album was loved by fans and opened at #25 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart and was #5 on the Billboard Top Inte rnet Albums Chart.In 2008\, Collective Soul found themselves on the soundt rack for the film Twilight with “Tremble for My Beloved” from Dosage. Following the film’s success\, the song’s exposure earned Collective S oul new popularity and connected with a younger audience.Collective Soul r eleased their self-titled eighth studio album in 2009. The single “Stari ng Down” charted at #18 on Billboard‘s Adult Top 40. The album debuted at #24 on the Billboard 200 and the single “You” also charted on the Billboard Adult Top 40.Collective Soul’s music has often been covered by well-known artists. In 2001\, Dolly Parton won a Grammy Award for Best Co untry Vocal Performance with her cover version of “Shine”. In further recognition of their artistic achievement\, Collective Soul was inducted i nto The Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Additionally\, as the principa l songwriter for the group\, Roland was individually inducted as a songwri ter in 2014.The platinum-selling rock band is readying for the Fall 2015 r elease of their long-awaited ninth album\, See What You Started by Continu ing\, followed by a tour to celebrate the band’s 21st birthday. Ed Rolan d says the band took some time off\, came back energized about what they a re and always have been: a rock band. “This is the best and most rocking album we’ve done. It’s one of those\, ‘just sit back and rock’ re cords.”Collective Soul continues to rock quite simply for the love of mu sic. The band that helped sonically define alternative rock is more focuse d and energized than ever. And as Ed Roland puts it\, fans can continue to expect “lots of guitars and a fun attitude from the southern gentlemen of rock and roll.”(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:175@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T190000 DTSTAMP:20150803T164118Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-front-bottoms/ SUMMARY:The Front Bottoms DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:191@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151018T230000 DTSTAMP:20150908T161532Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motionless-in-white-the-devil-we ars-prada/ SUMMARY:Motionless In White & The Devil Wears Prada DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T230000 DTSTAMP:20150728T172905Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twiztid-2/ SUMMARY:Twiztid DESCRIPTION: TWITTERINSTAGRAMYOUTUBEFACEBOOK LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T224500 DTSTAMP:20151027T155550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/peter-frampton/ SUMMARY:Peter Frampton An Acoustic tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFollowing his summer co-headlining run with American r ock legends Cheap Trick\, Peter Frampton is back on the road\, this time p erforming an acoustic only set for the first time ever. Gordon Kennedy\, F rampton’s longtime collaborator and co-producer of his Grammy Award-winn ing album Fingerprints\, will join him on tour as well as an added special guest\, Frampton’s son\, singer and guitarist Julian Frampton. Frampton notes\, “This is a first for me and I’m very excited about doing a wh ole show acoustically I couldn’t do it without the help of\, my writing partner of fifteen years\, Gordon Kennedy who will be joining me for these shows. I see this show being me performing the songs just as I wrote them on acoustic guitar or piano. I have done a lot of shows including 2 or 3 acoustic solo acoustic pieces and always enjoy the way it draws the audien ce and myself closer together.”Peter Frampton remains one of the most ce lebrated artists and guitarists in rock history. At 16\, he was lead singe r and guitarist for British band the Herd. At 18\, he co-founded one of t he first super groups\, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work incl udes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison\, Harry Nilsson\, David Bowie\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Ringo Starr\, John Entwistle an d many others. His fifth solo album\, the electrifying Frampton Comes Al ive!\, is one of the top-selling live records of all time.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:172@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T230000 DTSTAMP:20150728T160412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mat-kearney-just-kids-tour/ SUMMARY:Mat Kearney "Just Kids Tour" DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYTwo kids with wet cement living down in their souls\, they say what gets carved when you’re young stays there when you’re ol d” says Mat Kearney on the title track of his 4th full length album “J UST KIDS.” “There’s something incredibly vulnerable about middle s chool for me\," says the singer and songwriter. "We’re really impression able during that period. The cement’s still wet\, so to speak\, and a lo t of things later in life are born during that season.” “JUST KIDS” is full of nostalgia and youthful energy written almost as a love letter t o his northwest upbringing in Eugene\, OR. “A lot of my family has moved to Nashville\, where I now live\, which is awesome for me personally but it severed some the physical roots I had to Oregon. I found myself writing a lot of songs about my hometown and how it shaped me today.” While on the road promoting 2011’s critically acclaimed Young Love\, Mat began to compile ideas for what would eventually become his latest offering. In fa ct\, it was a fan favorite from Young Love\, “Ships in the Night”\, wh ich kicked off the creative process for his new album. “Ships genre blen ding style really resonated with me and other people\, and it became a tou chstone for the new album\,” he adds. “All of the songs on ”JUST KID S” stretched from it. For the first time\, Mat brought a laptop and a p ortable studio on tour with him. He wrote in between shows\, and he record ed everywhere from Los Angeles and Sweden to his home studio in Nashville\ , personally producing a lot of the songs and also enlisting the productio n talents of MDL [Maroon 5\, Justin Bieber] and longtime collaborator Josh Crosby. “I set up to explore by myself\,” he explains. “I literally made fifty tracks\, and I spent hours alone doing things I wouldn’t do if other people were around. To experiment like that and take the reins as a producer was very different for me. I was out in the wilderness\, makin g music full of swagger that I wanted to play in my car for friends.” Th at process yielded songs like the single “Heartbeat”\, which merge vin tage synths\, a slap bass\, handclaps\, hip-hop cadence\, and uplifting me lodies. It’s instantly irresistible and indicative of Mat’s creative a pproach. “I picked up my guitar\, and the song basically fell in my lap\ ,” he goes on. “It was so simple. I wanted to bring in some 90’s inf luences and make it groovier than people would expect from me. I was inspi red by Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’\, and it puts a love song in the context of Nashville where I live.” Meanwhile\, “Billion” bounc es with a distinct energy as he paints a vivid picture of true love. "It's really about the idiosyncrasies of the person you love\,” says Mat. “ You can either be annoyed by them or celebrate the things that make the pe rson you're with unique." Throughout moments like the poetic “Ghosts” and nostalgic “Los Angeles”\, he summons a style that’s equally roo ted in singer-songwriter storytelling and rap bombast. “I kept asking my self\, ‘what would it sound like if Paul Simon and Kanye West were in a room together?” he admits. Mat confidently slides into his own space\, building on a bevy of accolades and achievements. His last album\, Young L ove debuted at #1 on the Billboard digital chart and #4 on the Billboard T op 200 chart. In addition\, Young Love was the first album to oust Adele ’s 21 from its resident iTunes #1 spot in 2011. His music has been featu red in countless television shows and films ranging from Soul Surfer and P arenthood to The Closer\, NCIS\, 30 Rock\, and Vampire Diaries. His 2006 m ajor label debut Nothing Left to Lose has sold over 450\,000 copies\, whil e 2009’s City of Black &\; White hit #13 on the Billboard Top 200. In between it all\, he supported everybody from John Mayer to Keane on the r oad. Ultimately though\, Just Kids will prove to be his most impactful sta tement to date. “It’s the most honest record I’ve done\,” Mat leav es off. “I tried to bleed each lyric as opposed to just writing songs. I wanted it to be filled with undeniable moments you don’t forget. In tha t way\, it’s like childhood."(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:166@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151023T233000 DTSTAMP:20151027T172945Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-super-shagadelic-tour-griz/ SUMMARY:The Super Shagadelic Tour: GRiZ SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYToday at age 24\, GRiZ (Grant Kwiecinski) is already b eing hailed as visionary. On March 31st he released Say It Loud via his Al l Good Records imprint\, a follow-up to its more funk-step predecessors\, Rebel Era and Mad Liberation.With assists from rapper Talib Kweli\, Afrobe at-group Antibalas\, the L.A.’s Children’s Chorus\, and others\, his n ew full-length finds a golden mean between an abundance of brass instrumen ts\, liberal use of soulful vocals\, and shimmering\, synth beats.Previous ly supporting Bassnectar\, Pretty Lights\, and Big Gigantic on their respe ctive tours\, GRiZ has played festivals such as Coachella\, Electric Fores t\, Lollapalooza\, Outside Lands\, Lightning in a Bottle\, Governor’s Ba ll\, Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Parties\, and more.Thanks to his success\, he's created his own label\, All Good Records.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:185@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T231500 DTSTAMP:20151027T171503Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/theory-of-a-deadman/ SUMMARY:Theory Of A Deadman DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYYou know what they say\, "When the going gets tough\, the tough get going.”In Theory of a Deadman's case\, they go right to th e studio. In the middle of 2013\, the platinum-selling Canadian quartet be gan working on what would become its fifth full-length album\, Savages [Ro adrunner Records/604]. However\, everything in their lives rapidly and une xpectedly changed. Whether it be a shakeup at their label\, waning interes t in rock at radio\, or the downturn of society at large\, a myriad of iss ues weighed heavy on members Tyler Connolly [Lead Vocals\, Lead Guitar]\, David Brenner [Rhythm Guitar]\, Dean Back [Bass]\, and Joey Dandeneau [Dru ms].So\, Connolly channeled it all into his songwriting."It's such a diffe rent record for us\," he asserts. "I'm known as the guy who writes all of the 'breakup' songs. It would have been typical to write more\, so I did j ust the opposite. There's something very brutal about our culture. I got n ightmares from Terminator as a kid and\, now\, you can watch real murders on YouTube. We're so desensitized. I went from writing about crazy women t o how screwed up we are. That's the theme. I'd spend twenty hours a day at my home studio. I became a weird recluse\, and I even grew a beard. I dug in deeper than ever for these songs. I just said\, 'Fuck it' and went for it."Once again teaming with super producer Howard Benson [My Chemical Rom ance\, Halestorm] in the studio\, he tapped into the same robust riffing a nd primal power that coursed through the group's 2008 platinum-certified b reakthrough\, Scars &\; Souvenirs—which yielded the #1 Mainstream Roc k Radio smash "Bad Girlfriend" as well as "So Happy" and "By The Way". Lyr ically\, Connolly turned his attention to the state of the world around hi m and churned out the band's catchiest and most crushing statement yet."Th is is Theory of a Deadman on steroids but not with the shrunken balls and b-acne side effects\," he assures. "It's always been with us. This nodded back to our early material but with more musicality. I got to write about something other than relationships too\, and I was excited to tackle new m aterial. People seem surprised when they actually listen\, but what were y ou expecting a fucking OneRepublic record?"The band don't apologize for an ything. The first single "Drown" ebbs and flows between a staggering wall of distortion and an infectious chorus from Connolly. The tide comes in wi th one of the group's biggest anthems."I tried to get up every morning and write a song\, and that lasted three days before I quit\," he chuckles. " I wrote 'Drown' during the second day. It's about being alone and finding contentment within that. It's a metaphor. No one cares if you drown or not . It's based on how I felt at the time."Meanwhile\, the title track functi ons as the album's clarion call\, and it enlists a chilling spoken word an d hypnotic harmony from none other than the legendary Alice Cooper. "I had never met him before\," recalls Connolly. "I got to fly to his house in P hoenix and work on the song. He's a super nice guy. I stole the spoken wor d idea from Vincent Price in Thriller. Alice killed it. I was so happy to work with him."The album does uphold a tradition for Theory of a Deadman\, bringing another ballad to the fold\, though it's not a "breakup song" pe r se. This time\, "Angel" swings from a bright guitar into a heavenly refr ain about a different kind of love."I thought about being in love with an angel and how bad of an idea that actually is\," he explains. "Once you fa ll back to earth\, you realize you have nothing in common\, and you have t o let her go.""Blow" treads the tongue-in-cheek terrain that the band exce l at. Connolly even slyly sings\, "Sometimes\, it makes me want to blow my fucking head off" with a swaying swing.At the same time\, they also stomp into new territory altogether with their first-ever proper "country" trac k. For "Livin' My Life Like a Country Song"\, the boys enlisted the guitar and vocal talents of Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney. As a result\, they co llectively tell a rollicking and raucous little tale worthy of Nashville." We've always had a bit of Southern rock swagger\," he goes on. "In this ca se\, Joe Don Rooney countrified it\, and it turned out great. We wanted to give our take on how all of these country songs are about losing your wom an and your house. All you've got left is a case of beer\, your dog\, and your trailer. She's gone\, and you're living your life like a country song !"That songwriting prowess solidified Theory of a Deadman as a major conte nder in modern rock since their self-titled 2002 debut. Most recently\, 20 11's The Truth Is… landed in the Top 10 of Billboard's Top 200 Albums Ch art upon its debut\, while topping the "Top Rock Albums"\, "Top Alternativ e Albums"\, and "Top Hard Rock Albums" charts. In addition\, it spawned th e #1 radio hit "Lowlife"\, which ruled Rock Radio for three weeks straight . Along the way\, the group has toured with everybody from Alter Bridge\, Stone Sour\, and Godsmack to Daughtry and Mötley Crüe. However\, Connoll y and the guys always have the same goal in mind."We want to give fans a g reat Theory of a Deadman record\," Connolly leaves off. "We owed them this album. It's completely real\, unrestrained\, and unbridled. We want their acceptance above all. This is for them\, and we're all extremely proud of it."Savages is as tough as rock 'n' roll gets LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151026T223000 DTSTAMP:20151027T171549Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joe-jackson/ SUMMARY:Joe Jackson DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYJoe Jackson was born on August 11 1954 in Burton-on-Tr ent\, England\, but grew up in the South Coast naval port city of Portsmou th.  A skinny\, asthmatic kid\, he loved books and originally wanted to b e a writer.  At age 11\, though\, he joined a school violin class in orde r to escape the humiliation of Sports periods in which it was very often h im\, rather than the ball\, which got kicked. Much to his own surprise\, h e found himself fascinated by music and eagerly studying music theory and history.A couple of years later\, Joe had switched to the piano\, mainly b ecause of his new ambition: to be a composer.  His first efforts were pie ces for piano and small groups of instruments.  Within a few more years\, though\, he was writing songs\, and leaning more towards the pop world.At age 16 Joe played his first paying gig\, as pianist in a pub next door to a glue factory just outside of Portsmouth.  This was followed by other p ub gigs (in which he was often trying to entertain crowds of drunken\, bot tle-throwing sailors) and accompanying a bouzouki player in a Greek restau rant.At age 18 Joe won a scholarship to study Composition\, Piano\, and Pe rcussion at London's Royal Academy of Music.  During the three years he s pent there\, he broadened his horizons further by working with a Fringe th eatre group\, studying Jazz with John Dankworth at the Academy and in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra\, and playing in pop cover bands with names like Edward Bear and The Misty Set.  By the time he left the Academy\, he was the co-leader and songwriter of Arms and Legs\, a proto-punk outf it which released two singles on the MAM label before burning out somewher e around 1976.Joe then took a detour through the Cabaret world\, as pianis t and musical director first for the Portsmouth Playboy Club and then for singing duo Koffee N' Kreme.  The main purpose of this was to save money to make demos of his own songs.By 1978 Joe was living in London and hawkin g an album-length demo\, with his own band (Graham Maby\, Bass\; Dave Houg hton\, Drums\; Gary Sanford\, Guitar) standing by.  That demo  -  alrea dy called Look Sharp  - eventually found its way to American producer Dav id Kershenbaum\, who was in London in the capacity of talent scout for A&a mp\;M Records.  Joe was immediately signed and Look Sharp more profession ally re-recorded in August '78.  The Joe Jackson Band finally started to play regular gigs and the album was released in January 1979. Joe Jackson' s story up to this point is much more fully\, fascinatingly\, and hilariou sly recounted in his book A CURE FOR GRAVITY.  From here on\, though\, it becomes more a matter of public record. Look Sharp (containing the hit Is She Really Going Out With Him) was followed within a year by the very sim ilar I'm The Man (containing the hit It’s Different For Girls) and in 19 80 by the darker\, more reggae-influenced Beat Crazy. At the end of 1980\, drummer Houghton decided to quit\, and Joe decided to dissolve the band a nd try something new.  In 1981 Jackson recorded Jumpin' Jive\, a 'musical vacation' paying tribute to Swing and Jump Blues artists such as Louis Jo rdan and Cab Calloway.  Returning to songwriting\, Joe spent a large chun k of 1982 in New York. The result was Night and Day\, a more sophisticated and melodic record built around keyboards and Latin percussion\, rather t han guitars. With a new guitar-less band\, Jackson hit the road for a whol e year\, and the album became his biggest success\, spawning the hit singl es Steppin’Out\, Breaking Us In Two and Real Men and going platinum in t he US. During the tour Joe also somehow found time to write his first film score\, for James Bridges' Mike's Murder.  (He would go on to write seve ral more\, including most notably for Francis Ford Coppola's Tucker in 198 8).  Now based in NYC\, Jackson's next album Body and Soul (1984) was in a similar vein to Night and Day but featured a horn section (which\, along with the Blue Note-inspired cover art\, led many people to wrongly assume he'd made a jazz record). For Big World (1986) Jackson stripped everythin g down to a 4-piece again\, and recorded live\, direct to 2-track master. In 1989 he went in the opposite direction with the majestic\, semi-autobio graphical Blaze of Glory\, and toured with an 11-piece band.  Laughter an d Lust (1991) was more like a mainstream (though still idiosyncratic) rock record\, but yet another lengthy world tour left Jackson exhausted and at a creative dead end. As he sees it\, his workaholic phase  -  which als o included several film scores\, a live album (Live 1980-86)\, an instrume ntal album (Will Power\, 1987)\, guest appearances with Suzanne Vega\, Rub en Blades and Joan Armatrading\, and endless touring  -  was over. Joe's work during the rest of the 1990s was his most challenging and eclectic: the gentle\, soul-searching Night Music (1994)\, the ambitious and origina l song-cycle based on the Seven Deadly Sins\, Heaven and Hell (1997)\, and the album Joe considers his most underrated\, Night and Day II (2000). Th e turn of the century saw a burst of creativity: Jackson won his first Gra mmy (Best Pop Instrumental Album for the non-traditional\, non-orchestral Symphony No.1) and published his book A Cure For Gravity. Described by Joe as not an autobiography but ‘a book abut music thinly disguised as a me moir’\, it was well-reviewed and has been translated into German and Dut ch. In 2003 Jackson astonished everyone\, including himself\, by re-formin g the original Joe Jackson Band for a stunning new album\, Volume 4\, and a lengthy tour. The reunion was always intended as a one-off\, but it also produced a live album\, Afterlife\, in 2004. By this time Jackson was liv ing mostly back in London. He made quite a few solo appearances\, includin g on an unusual triple-bill tour with Todd Rundgren and the string quartet Ethel. He sang and played piano on Rickie Lee Jones' It's Like That and W illiam Shatner's Has Been (produced\, arranged and co-written by Ben Folds ). He made his first film appearance\, as a pub pianist\, in The Greatest Game Ever Played\, which also features some of his music. He was also awar ded a Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Music and an Honorary Doctorate b y the University of Portsmouth.  Around this time Joe started working wit h writer Raymond Hardie and director Judy Dolan on Stoker\, a musical thea tre project about Bram Stoker\, the creator of Dracula. Though Stoker has been workshopped\, performed a couple of times for small invited audiences \, and attracted a lot of interest from theatre companies around the world \, it has yet to find the backing for a fully-staged production.  In 2006 Joe turned his attention back to pure songwriting and did a short Trio to ur with Graham Maby and Dave Houghton. Having failed to happily re-establi sh himself in London\, he moved to Berlin\, where his next album Rain was recorded in 2007. Consisting of ten powerful\, timeless new songs\, Rain c reates a surprisingly epic sound with just voices\, piano\, bass and drums . The trio toured for the next three years\, and played more shows than an y other J J lineup\, including Joe’s first visits to Mexico\, Israel\, C roatia\, the Czech Republic\, South Africa and Turkey. A live album\, Live Music\, was released in 2011.  Joe Jackson’s most recent project is a tribute to one of his greatest musical heroes\, Duke Ellington. The Duke i s an often radical re-interpretation of fifteen Ellington classics\, arran ged into ten tracks\, and featuring an eclectic roster of guest artists in cluding Iggy Pop\, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson and other members of The Roots\, Sharon Jones\, Steve Vai\, and jazz violin star Regina Carter\, w ho joined Joe on the subsequent tour.  Jackson is currently living in Ber lin but returns frequently to both New York and Portsmouth. He is working on new material for a new album in 2015.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:144@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T230000 DTSTAMP:20150526T160739Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-found-glory-yellowcard/ SUMMARY:New Found Glory & Yellowcard DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:196@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T233000 DTSTAMP:20150928T163648Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buygore-tour-featuring-borgore/ SUMMARY:The Buygore Tour Featuring: Borgore DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYA young man following big dreams\, a private beach and the olsen twins. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:155@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T233000 DTSTAMP:20150828T161957Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thenewdeal/ SUMMARY:theNEWDEAL- THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE MADE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYtheNEWDEAL has released their schedule for Fall 2015 a nd are excited to announce 21 shows spanning 19 cities including 6 festiva l sets\, 13 headlining &\; co-headlining dates and 2 special appearance s to be announced in July – their first major US tour since returning to the circuit last year.With over 1400 legendary late nights\, sold-out clu bs and triumphant festivals under their belts\, theNEWDEAL returns with a passion in 2015. Recently released tracks “Mercury Switch” and “Sabo tage the System” offer a preview of their upcoming fall studio release w hich bassist Dan Kurtz describes as their “most creative” endeavor to date. “In the last few months we've been pushing ourselves to work with new sounds\, new styles\, new ways of arranging jams\, and the stuff we've come up with has felt great and exciting to us as a result.  We're liste ning back to the board tapes of all the shows and finding the parts\, even if they're just a couple of seconds long\, that sound the most inspiring and then building studio recordings around them.  In some cases we'll glu e a bit from one show in one city to another completely unrelated piece fr om another town\, and create something we'd never have come up with in eit her just a live or just a studio setting.”
Keyboardist Jamie Shields a grees: “I think we've come up with a way to take the best from both the live and studio worlds and make something that's going to have the energy of a live show\, but shaped in a way we could only do in the studio. theNE WDEAL has always been about development. When we’re performing on stage our goal is always to create a fresh musical idea and see in real-time how we can develop it - melodically\, harmonically and structurally. Because we approach every show with an improvisational mindset\, we know that ever y night brings a different concert\, a different vibe and a different audi ence experience. Even with all those variables\, it always ends up soundin g like a New Deal show\; exciting\, driving and incredibly danceable!” 

theNEWDEAL first began in Toronto in 1999\, quickly gaining support from Toronto’s underground club scene as pioneers in electronica\, recr eating the DJ experience with live\, improvised music. Soon the band broug ht their interpretation of Electro House\, Trance\, Breakbeat and Drum &am p\; Bass to the US\, where they were embraced by the crowds at NYC’s Wet lands Preserve and cultivated a loyal following in the American jam scene. After twelve years of touring\, theNEWDEAL took a hiatus in 2011\; Dan sp ent much of the next few years touring the world with Electropop band Dra gonette. When theNEWDEAL returned to stages in 2014 they brought on board a new drummer in Dragonette’s Joel Stouffer.(Source: Agent Provide) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:205@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T230000 DTSTAMP:20151014T160643Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/q103-presents-starset/ SUMMARY:Q103 Presents: Starset DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIn the early hours of New Years Day 2013\, a radio ast ronomer at the Allen Telescope Array in northern California discovered a m ysterious signal emanating from a star within the Ophiuchus Constellation. Contained within the signal was a Message--of human origin--foretelling t he details of man's imminent demise. The Message was brought to The Starse t Society\, who quickly realized the importance of its immediate publicati on.Risking extreme danger\, The Starset Society commissioned a group of mu sicians and scientists to assist them in spreading the knowledge to a broa der audience. This group became known simply as STARSET.Please hold. STARS ET will begin the TRANSMISSION of the Message to the public shortly.ignora nce : slavery :: knowledge : powerEND TRANSMISSION LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:176@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T233000 DTSTAMP:20150803T163421Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robert-delong/ SUMMARY:Robert Delong DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYRobert DeLong has a thing for tarot\, but that shouldn 't be too surprising. The rise of the Los Angeles dance-pop provocateur an d one-man band seems fated thus far. In 2013\, his self-fulfilling "Global Concepts" single became an international hit and he's been following it a round the world since\, from dives to clubs to nearly every festival you'v e ever heard of. Now the man returns from the neon wilderness with his mos t diverse and beat-driven work yet: In the Cards. DeLong's second album bo ldly swirls electronic strains—techno\, house\, drum &\; bass\, elect ro\, trip-hop—with rock composition and emotive soul. Each song is an au ral world unto itself where DeLong probes a different angle of the record' s theme: Is the story of our lives written "in the cards" or are we free t o make our destinies? Ultimately\, is there a difference?Our host's narrat ive begins 25 miles northeast of Seattle\, in the woods of Bothell. Mom wa s a teacher\, and dad a drummer-turned-accountant who sat his son down at his old kit at the age of 10. It was there that Father DeLong's love for p rog and the younger's solo forays into the punk-addled Tooth &\; Nail c atalog began. In his free time DeLong would dream up sci-fi scenarios and act them out by himself. He'd bring that same creativity to computing at 1 1\, when he taught himself Qbasic programming so he could make his own tex t-based games. He played drums in pop-punk bands in high school\, and expe rimented with 3D animation too\, but it wasn't until DeLong relocated to S outhern California that he truly combined his passions for music and techn ology into a heaving\, highly effective whole.He'd come to L.A. to study m usic at Azusa Pacific University\, joined a chamber-rock sextet called the Denouement\, and developed not only a vigorous skepticism for his religio us roots but a hunger for new idioms. DeLong was working on a set of indie -pop songs when he was dragged to a rave by his girlfriend. Those rhythms sparked a flame that would become—after a feverish spate of all-hours ga rage-studio thrashing—2013's Just Movement\, his first LP. His love for the earnest likes of Death Cab for Cutie merged with his newfound apprecia tion for body music\, and the result was something else entirely. DeLong q uickly earned more attention still for his live sets\, which found him lor ding over a battle-station of keys\, drums\, pads\, pedals\, joysticks\, a nd game controllers (I.E. Wii). His intensely high-energy shows were what got him signed to Glassnote in the first place\, and now they carried his music (and DeLong with it) around the globe.In the Cards is another step f orward—a leap into the digital abyss. The tranquil chimes that open the titular track are a red herring. The song goes full rave fast\, with DeLon g's crisp vocals soaring over a wild soundscape of surging bass\, acid-was hed synth\, and percussion that runs the gamut from jungle to trap. That t he entire album feels huge and alive like this shouldn't be a surprise. De Long's sound is tempered by the road\, and he's opened his process to othe r producer/songwriters like Wax Ltd. (Best Coast\, Miley Cyrus)\, E. Kidd Bogart (Beyoncé\, MKTO)\, Belief (Sia)\, and MNDR\, who sings on the pitc h-shifting slow jam\, "Born to Break." From the noir-ish groove of lead si ngle "Long Way Down" to the cyber-punk balladry of "Pass Out\," the record is both immediate and intricate—catchy\, yes\, but chock full of substa nce too.The words "in the cards" are scattered throughout the album\, but the concept isn't always so literal. DeLong's inquiry into kismet morphs t o take on jealous lovers\, religious hypocrites\, duplicitous politicians\ , and self-appointed End Times prophets. An air of dystopia clings to the songs' edges\, no doubt owing to DeLong's love for all things science-fict ion (his garage studio is lined with dilapidated Star Wars posters\, and r eeks of stale weed smoke)\, but the fantasy is fully steeped in reality. T he cover of In the Cards displays a desert backdrop\, topped by emblems re presenting the four suits of tarot. In this ever-unknowable expanse called living\, we humans constantly search for meaning and guidance in symbols of our own creation. Romance. Faith. Politics. An esoteric deck of cards. Or\, say\, an album of songs by Robert DeLong.On "Sellin' U Somethin'\," t he maestro turns his pen on himself. Over the sort of overdriven hi-NRG te mpos that would make Basement Jaxx drool\, DeLong warns his listeners to b e wary of people peddling snake oil and ideologies. In the same breath\, h e declares\, "I got a new home stereo addiction for ya/You're gonna want i t\, yeah." He's right\, but what good is it to resist? Purchase. Play. Rep eat. It's In the Cards.(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:181@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151103T224500 DTSTAMP:20150812T200616Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/to-those-left-behind-tour-featur ing-blessthefall/ SUMMARY:To Those Left Behind Tour Featuring: blessthefall DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:200@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T233000 DTSTAMP:20151103T155548Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-promo-presents-tommy-trash -w-more-tba/ SUMMARY:Steez Promo Presents: Tommy Trash- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED. REF UNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:Saturday’s Tommy Trash show at Upstate Concert Hall has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:190@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T223000 DTSTAMP:20150908T170927Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/705/ SUMMARY:Boz Scaggs DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY“I’m at a point where I’m having a lot of fun wi th music\, more than ever\,” Boz Scaggs says about his spellbinding new album\, A Fool to Care. “It’s like I’m just going wherever I want to go with it.” You can hear that sense of fun\, as well as that ability a nd willingness to wander in any musical direction throughout the album’s twelve tracks. The inspirational heart of those songs lies in the sounds of Texas\, Louisiana and Oklahoma that played such a vital role in shaping Scaggs’ musical sensibility\, but they venture forth boldly from there\ , ranging from the seductive New Orleans rumble of the title track to the wry social commentary of “Hell to Pay” and a heartbreakingly wistful i nterpretation of The Band’s “Whispering Pines.” As he did on his mos t recent previous album\, Memphis (2013)\, Scaggs worked with producer Ste ve Jordan and a telepathic core band consisting of Jordan on drums\, Willi e Weeks on bass\, Ray Parker\, Jr. on rhythm guitar and Jim Cox on keyboar ds. “Steve works on a high energy level\,” Scaggs says of his prized c ollaborator. “It’s relaxed and easy\, but also very highly charged. Hi s direction is laser-focused\, and his playing is intense. It’s a whirlw ind and he’s a strong leader\, but it’s also lovely and loose and cool . That’s all a comfort to me. I’ve produced myself and I feel pretty s olid in the studio\, but it’s really nice for me not to have to do anyth ing but help select the material and be free to be a singer and a guitar p layer.” Fans who have followed Scaggs’ remarkable career dating back t o the late Sixties with the Steve Miller Band\; his solo triumphs with suc h classic albums as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980)\; and the sp lendid assurance of late-period high points like Some Change (1994) and Di g (2001)\, will instantly recognize Scaggs’ characteristically deft touc h as a singer. He brings a sly drawl to a funky workout like Li’l Millet and the Creoles’ “Rich Woman\,” a conversational intimacy to Bobby Charles’s “Small Town Talk\,” and an elegant delicacy to the Impress ions’ “I’m So Proud.” He easily negotiates the Latin flavoring of “Last Tango on 16th Street” and “I Want to See You\,” both written by San Francisco bluesman (and longtime Scaggs compatriot) Jack Walroth. His soul is effortless and deeply felt\, never making a show of itself\, b ut unmistakably evident in every lyric he delivers.Recording the album ove r four days at Blackbird Studio in Nashville made possible the participati on of such notable guests as guitarist Reggie Young\, who lights up a sinu ous cover of Al Green’s “Full of Fire\,” and steel guitarist Paul Fr anklin (“one of the greatest steel players alive\, and one of the greate st ever\,” in Scaggs’ estimation)\, who lifts a gorgeous reading of Ri chard Hawley’s “There’s A Storm A Comin’” into the stratosphere. Horns\, strings and soulful background vocalists allow the album to rende r with equal power the bruising groove of Huey “Piano” Smith’s “Hi gh Blood Pressure\,” the sophisticated Philly Soul of the Spinners’ “Love Don’t Love Nobody” and the torrid\, big-band R&\;B of “Ri ch Woman.” Two guests\, in particular\, make definitive contributions to A Fool to Care. Bonnie Raitt duets sassily with Scaggs on vocals\, and ad ds her characteristically sizzling slide guitar to “Hell to Pay\,” a k nowing indictment of corruption on both the personal and political level t hat Scaggs wrote himself. “That’s one of those songs that writers talk about that just falls out of the sky\,” Scaggs says. “It just appears \, and if you don’t look it too hard in the eye\, it keeps talking to yo u. We perform it with that little extra twang\, but Bonnie really put the touch on it. She brought it home for me.”Finally\, Lucinda Williams clos es out the album with Scaggs on “Whispering Pines.” The two perform th e song as a kind of prayer for deliverance\, each of their voices yearning for a redemption that alternately seems barely within reach or drifting j ust out of reach. “The Band’s original version of ‘Whispering Pines ’ has an exotic quality to it that I’m not sure anybody else who’s d one it has quite tapped into\,” Scaggs says. “The melody is strange\, and there are some chord changes that are quite unexpected. But I heard a live version of it that Lucinda did that was very touching. She seemed ext remely vulnerable in the way she approached it\, and that vulnerability ma de for an amazing reading of the song. I couldn’t resist asking her to j oin me\, and she was way into it. It was very special to me to be able to do that song with her.” What ultimately communicates about A Fool to Car e is how fully Boz Scaggs inhabits these songs. They seem less like interp retations than realizations\, proofs that when you truly make someone else ’s song your own\, you paradoxically restore something essential to it. Scaggs believes that this album and Memphis\, its immediate predecessor\, might turn out to be the first two parts of a trilogy\, a three-album coll aboration with producer Steve Jordan and the band of extraordinarily empat hetic musicians they love to work with. Let’s hope so\, but let’s also not get ahead of ourselves. A Fool to Care is here right now\, and to ove rlook its many great pleasures by thinking about more that might come in t he future would be foolish and uncaring indeed. – Anthony DeCurtis LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T230000 DTSTAMP:20151105T163434Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/john-valby-dr-dirty/ SUMMARY:John Valby "Dr. Dirty" DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAfter spending an evening with John Valby\, audiences find themselves wanting more and more of him. What makes Valby so unique a nd entertaining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix his musical Talent with a mad-cap variety of "Dirty Ditties". Few p eople can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap when they were children. Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs\, limericks\, classical arrangments and his own original creations. Valby has made a career out of poking fun at his audiences\, stretching t he limits of free speech and accepted good taste and satirizing current ev ents from behind the piano. When he's not playing and singing\, he yells o bscenities\, the audience yells back and everyone has a good time. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T230000 DTSTAMP:20151102T170625Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cole-swindell/ SUMMARY:Cole Swindell -SOLD OUT- There will be no tickets available day of show! DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYNow and then\, a song and artist can't be denied. Earl ier this year\, Cole Swindell was nothing more or less than a terrific son gwriter with a Nashville publishing deal and a growing reputation as one o f the city's most exciting young performers. Now\, he's on the road to sta rdom. The gateway is "Chillin' It\," a song as infectious and groove-laden as anything out there\, with a laid-back summertime charm that perfectly captures the guy who wrote and performs it. Independent radio airplay and social media quickly turned it into a sensation. With sales continuing to rise\, “Chillin’ It” is trending to be his first Gold certified sing le. A sold-out performance at a 600-seat club in Atlanta did the rest. It was attended by Nashville label reps wanting to see if the guy from tiny B ronwood\, Georgia\, could put on stage what he had put on CD. The offers t hat poured in from virtually every major label meant the answer was an abs olute "yes." In fact\, Cole's high-energy show wins converts every time he steps in front of a crowd\, whether as a headliner in a club or as an ope ning act in front of 20\,000 people. "Honestly\," he says\, "I just want i t to be fun. I get people who see me on stage who say\, 'Hey\, it looks li ke you're having the time of your life up there\,' and I really am. Every night is just a blast and they join in." Not bad for a guy who just three years ago was selling merchandise on tour with Luke Bryan\, whom he'd once opened some shows for in Georgia. But such was his drive that there wasn' t a wasted moment on the road. He watched Luke and every act he performed with\, learning what worked with crowds\, and he poured what he was learni ng into the songs he was writing. Eventually\, those songs earned him a st aff writers' gig at Sony ATV\, and with each co-write he expanded his circ le of supporters. "The publishing company told me\, 'People are calling ba ck and wanting more dates\,’” he says. “’It seems like this town i s getting behind you.' So I kept writing and paying my dues\, working hard to get to the point where I deserved to be in the room with the major wri ters\, people whose songs I was singing in college bars just a few years a go." Meanwhile\, he kept up his performing chops with solo and opening slo t gigs\, and finally his abilities as both a writer and performer came tog ether on "Chillin' It\," which captures all the restless energy that makes his one of the most compelling and high-energy shows in the business. "My band laughs at me because I'm a pacer\," he says. "I get anxious every ti me I go on stage. My music means the world to me\, so if I wasn’t jumpin g around backstage getting amped up for the show\, something would be wron g. Then\, when I hit the stage\, I just want to get those first lyrics out . It's like football in high school. On the kickoff\, once you get that fi rst hit in\, you're in your groove. From then on\, it's wide open. I'm hav ing fun." Then he works to keep them that way. "I don't want to have a son g where people feel comfortable going to get a beer\," he says. "Once we g et started\, I don't want them to risk missing what's next. I want them to leave saying\, 'That's the best show I've ever seen.'" As anyone who's se en him perform can attest\, it's working\, and now\, with "Chillin' It" hi tting airwaves everywhere\, fans nationwide can get their first look at on e of country's most compelling performers. "The folks who are buying music just want to have fun\," he says\, "and 'Chillin’ It' is the perfect so ng to introduce me to them. It isn't a full-out party song\, and it isn't serious. Like it says\, it's just a chill song\, and that's just me."(Sour ce: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:209@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T200000 DTSTAMP:20151102T165622Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sublime-with-rome/ SUMMARY:SUBLIME with Rome DESCRIPTION:Sublime with Rome - A biographyRome (vocals\, guitar): Eric Wil son (bass)\; Josh Freese (drums)The wait is over! Sublime With Rome return s long at last with 'Sirens' (July 17\, 2015\, BMG Chrysalis)\, the efferv escent follow up to the band's 2011 debut\, 'Yours Truly.'"We had more tim e\, we know each other better now\, and we're even better musicians\," sai d Rome Ramirez\, who was just 20-years-old when he embarked on this journe y. Now 27\, the singer\, guitarist\, and songwriter is truly flourishing.W ith drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle\, Nine Inch Nails) now permanent ly installed behind the kit and Sublime bassist and co-founder Eric Wilson anchoring the group\, Sublime With Rome are armed with an album that make s a real statement... their statement.Co-produced by Rome and Paul Leary\, who manned the boards for 'Yours Truly\,' 'Sirens' is an expression of th ree musicians who truly get each other and who can communicate seamlessly through their instruments and while in their favorite habitat -- the stage !The luxury of time had a huge impact on their approach to this all-import ant sophomore set\, especially since the band went into the studio without any demos or songs ready to go! That might sound terrifying to some music ians\, but Sublime With Rome were invigorated by the situation."We didn't have any songs in our pockets\," the frontman said\, confessing that while he liked the spontaneity\, it also lit a fire under their collective ass. "We showed up to this big studio and we had nothing\, so we had to make i t grassroots. It felt refreshing to make things on the fly. It really came together with all of us in the room and we loved the result."He furthered \, "Everything was recorded live and together. It's a little tighter and e dgier than 'Yours Truly.' We have a lot of influence from Eric and it defi nitely shows."Wilson concurred\, saying\, "It was great to work with Paul again\, and with Josh Freese on drums\, our chemistry was excellent. We ha d a great time recording the album in a totally organic way. There was no stress\, even though we came up with stuff the fly.""It is a whole differe nt feeling now\," Ramirez admitted. "Josh is such a great guy and he is ju st as lighthearted\, which is great on the road\, since touring can be so serious and so tough. It has been more fun\, really. It is a lot more rela xed\, and that helps with everything. It's like that everywhere. Studio. S tage. Bus. Wherever we are. We've moved forward\, musically and on stage. He brings a great element.And while Ramirez pays the utmost respect to the original Sublime entity\, since\, as he admitted in the past\, they were the first band that made him want to make\, as opposed to just listen to\, music\, he knows Sublime With Rome are worthy of fan's undivided attentio n. "This summer\, I want fans to say\, 'I went to see Sublime With Rome an d the new album is sick as fuck.' We can do that by continuing to make bet ter and better records\," he said.'Sirens' is overflowing with standout so ngs\, such as the mellow yet buzzed out title track\, featuring Dirty Head s. "This was a song where the drums and synths and beat that I did were fo r Mickey Avalon and I liked it so much that I decided to keep it and save it for Sublime With Rome\," Ramirez said. "I had a random idea and asked J ared [Watson] to hop on the track\, even though it's not what they do! The y are gangster and they can handle anything."Then there's "Skankin'\," whi ch is a Fishbone song that Sublime used to cover in their own unique way b ack when. It was an unrecorded fan favorite that sounds like an old demo! "We're covering Sublime covering Fishbone!\," Ramirez exclaimed.An instant summer classic\, the slow-burning and chill jam "House Party\," with a gr oove that transports listeners within the first few notes\, or "Been Losin g Sleep\," with it's instantly memorable reggae groove.Ramirez even stated that he isn't so much interested in the endgame or results as much as he is interested in writing music that is honest. And it's Wilson who summed up how Sirens is such an important record for the band. "I'm able play mus ic for the love of music\, just like I did back then. I am so fortunate to still be able to do it\," he said.With Sirens\, those missions are dually accomplished. The album is seamless and has flow. It plays out like the w ork of musicians who complete one another's sonic sentences.Indeed\, Subli me With Rome are making their definitive statement with 'Sirens.' LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T233000 DTSTAMP:20150922T170146Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-promo-presents-brillz/ SUMMARY:Steez Promo Presents: Brillz DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYWith releases on staple electronic labels including OW SLA\, MAD DECENT and SLOW ROAST RECORDS\, as well as two\, Top 10 albums o n the iTunes dance charts\, all within the span of a year\; BRILLZ should be called the rookie MVP of the Bass Music game. Turning heads with his t rapped-out blend of hip-hop and EDM\, Brillz's interest in music stems fro m his history in the dance music scene. Introduced through the dance itsel f\, Brillz was a founding member of a dance crew called Liquid Pop Collect ive before producing and DJing. The group would hold events on the East Co ast\, merging the dance styles of funk and hip-hop with the rave culture d ance “Liquid”. As he progressed into production\, these themes would c arry through as a foundation of Brillz's aesthetic. After releasing a han dful of tracks\, it was a KILL THE NOISE's “Roots” remix on SLOW ROAST RECORDS that really established him in the producer world. From there thi ngs took off. His next release was a two- track collaboration with DIPLO o n MAD DECENT RECORDS. The EP featured the track “Swoop\,” which was su pported by a number of impactful DJs including SKRILLEX\, KTN\, 12th PLANE T\, A-TRAK\, ZEDS DEAD\, BASSNECTAR\, FLOSSTRADAMUS\, DILLON FRANCIS and m any more. A remix of ZEDD’s “Clarity” was his next hit. The track p remiered with BBC RADIO 1XTRA – one of the UK’s most popular and cutti ng edge stations. Following the release\, requests started piling up. Soo n after\, BRILLZ made a bold move within the DJ scene – he released a fu ll-length album. “I wanted to do a full-length\,” explains BRILLZ. “ I think like a painter or a fashion designer – I wanted to created a bod y of work and I wanted to make an impact.” The album was titled TWONK. W hat is TWONK? As BRILLZ so simply puts\, “Twonk is a human weirdo\, and twonk team is the movement of the weirdos. Twonk is about creativity\, it ’s about individuality\, it’s about being weird... it’s about self e xpression.” The album broke into the Top 10 Dance chart on iTunes. The T wonk remix album\, Re-Twonked\, was released in December and landed in the Top 5 on the iTunes Dance Chart. The album featured remixes from BRO SAFA RI &\; UFO\, JACK BEATS\, LOUDPVCK and more. BRILLZ has also released a handful of remixes recently\, including a remix of JAY-Z’s “Dirt Off Your Shoulders\,” which was featured on JAY-Z’s blog Life and Times\; a remix of JACK BEATS’ “About To Get Fresh\,” which was released on OWSLA\; and a remix of KILL THE NOIZE’s “Talk To Me.” While constan tly working on new material\, BRILLZ is on the road with dates all across Europe\, confirmations at Ultra Music Festival\, Sunset Festival and a bun ch of US dates. 2014 will also see the launch of the TWONK clothing line. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:156@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T230000 DTSTAMP:20151104T165030Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wilderness-politics-tour-pre sented-by-journeys-new-politics-and-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/ SUMMARY:The Wilderness Politics Tour Presented by Journeys: Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness and New Politics DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:198@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T230000 DTSTAMP:20151105T164213Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/upstate-black-n-blue-and-step-up -presents-annual-thanksgiving-food-drive-featuring-ice-nine-kills/ SUMMARY:Upstate Black n Blue and Step Up Presents: ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE Featuring: Ice Nine Kills DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThrough the art of intricate song writing and elaborat e story telling\, Boston MA's Ice Nine Kills have the ability to engage an d captivate listeners\, winning over a fanatical legion of followers acros s the nation. Seamlessly weaving aggressive post hardcore with soaring mel odies\, the ferocious four-piece utilizes multi-textured guitar hooks\, a dual vocal attack\, and a pummeling rhythm section\, which grabs the liste ner by the throat and refuses to let go. The drive and dedication of Ice N ine Kills has made a lasting impression on fans both sonically and through their explosive live show\, creating a kinetic energy through each perfor mance. Armed with a new collection of songs\, Ice Nine Kills stand poised for their biggest chapter yet. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:179@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151123T230000 DTSTAMP:20150810T154252Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shinedown-breaking-benjamin/ SUMMARY:Shinedown & Breaking Benjamin DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:195@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151127T233000 DTSTAMP:20151102T165714Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/marianas-trench/ SUMMARY:Marianas Trench DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYOne of Canada’s most successful bands of the past de cade\, Marianas Trench have built their name on relentless touring and eng agement with their fans through social media. They are best known for thei r chart-topping radio hits including "Fallout\," "Haven't Had Enough\," "G ood To You\," “Cross My Heart” and "Stutter\," as well as their creati ve music videos. Over the course of their career with 604 Records\, the po p-rock quartet have had six videos reach #1 on the MuchMusic Top 30 Co untdown and garnered multiple JUNO\, MMVA and SOCAN award wins and nominat ions. This summer the band will be performing dates throughout North Ameri ca\, giving audiences a sneak peak at material from Astoria.Marianas Trenc h was formed in Vancouver\, BC by triple-threat lead singer/songwriter/pro ducer Josh Ramsay who received a Grammy nomination in 2012 for his product ion and co-writing of Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop gem break-through “Call M e Maybe.”  Marianas Trench has released three full-length albums in Can ada with the last two – Ever After and Masterpiece Theatre – being cer tified platinum.  Numerous singles from both have surpassed platinum stat us in Canada.  In 2013\, the band won a Juno for Group of the Year and re leased their Face the Music EP on Cherrytree Records in the USA. Marianas Trench’s previous Canadian release\, Ever After in 2011\, was a 54-minu te continuous track with 12 distinct parts. Ever After was more than just a musical album\; it was a conceptual theme linking all aspects of the pro ject such as the musical narratives with written stories\, with videos\, a nd with each live performance.Marianas Trench is currently hard at work in Josh Ramsay’s studio\, fine-tuning the songs that will make up the band ’s fourth studio album\, Astoria\, set to be released late 2015. The fir st single off Astoria will be available early fall.  The band employs end less layers of style and emotion into every song\, piecing together subtle intricacies to form one cohesive piece.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:202@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T233000 DTSTAMP:20150928T162317Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/george-clinton-parliament-funkad elic/ SUMMARY:George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYRecording both as Parliament and Funkadelic\, George C linton revolutionized R&\;B during the ’70s\, twisting soul music int o funk by adding influences from several late-’60s acid heroes: Jimi Hen drix\, Frank Zappa\, and Sly Stone. The Parliament/Funkadelic machine rule d black music during the ’70s\, capturing over 40 R&\;B hit singles ( including three number ones) and recording three platinum albums. Born in Kannapolis\, NC\, on July 22\, 1941\, Clinton became interested in doo wo p while living in New Jersey during the early ’50s. . Basing his group o n Frankie Lymon &\; the Teenagers\, Clinton formed The Parliaments in 1 955\, rehearsing in the back room of a Plainfield barbershop where he stra ightened hair. The Parliaments released only two singles during the next t en years\, but frequent trips to Detroit during the mid-’60s – where C linton began working as a songwriter and producer – eventually paid off their investment.The Parliaments finally had a hit with the 1967 single “(I Wanna) Testify” for the Detroit-based Revilot Records\, but the la bel ran into trouble and Clinton refused to record any new material. Inste ad of waiting for a settlement\, Clinton decided to record the same band u nder a new name: Funkadelic. Founded in 1968\, the group began life as a s moke screen\, claiming as its only members the Parliaments’ backing but in truth including Clinton and the rest of the former Parliaments lineup. Revilot folded not long after\, with the label’s existing contracts sold to Atlantic\; Clinton\, however\, decided to abandon the Parliaments name rather than record for the major label.By 1970\, George Clinton had regai ned the rights to The Parliaments name: he then signed the entire Funkadel ic lineup to Invictus Records as Parliament. The group released one album – 1970′s Osmium – and scored a number 30 hit\, “The Breakdown\,” on the R&\;B charts in 1971. With Funkadelic firing on all cylinders\, however\, Clinton decided to discontinue Parliament (the name\, not the b and) for the time being.Inspired by Motown‘s assembly line of sound\, Ge orge Clinton gradually put together a collective of over 50 musicians and recorded the ensemble during the ’70s both as Parliament and Funkadelic. While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock\, Parliament engage d in a funk free-for-all\, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by ’60s ac id culture and science fiction. From its 1970 inception until Clinton’s dissolving of Parliament in 1980\, Clinton hit the R&\;B Top Ten severa l times but truly excelled in two other areas: large-selling\, effective a lbum statements and the most dazzling\, extravagant live show in the busin ess. In an era when Philly soul continued the slick sounds of establishmen t-approved R&\;B\, Parliament / Funkadelic scared off more white listen ers than it courted. (Ironically\, today Clinton’s audiences are a cross -cultural mix of music lovers from 8 to 80.)1978-79 was the most successfu l year in Parliament/Funkadelic history: Parliament hit the charts first w ith “Flash Light\,” P-Funk’s first R&\;B number one. “Aqua Boog ie” would hit number one as well late in the year\, but Funkadelic‘s t itle track to “One Nation Under a Groove” spent six weeks at the top s pot on the R&\;B charts during the summer. The album\, which reflected a growing consistency in styles between Parliament and Funkadelic\, became the first Funkadelic LP to reach platinum (the same year that Parliament ‘s “Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome” did the same). In 1979\, Funkadelic‘s “(Not Just) Knee Deep” hit number one as well\, and it s album (“Uncle Jam Wants You”) also reached platinum status.During 19 80\, Clinton began to be weighed down by legal difficulties arising from P olygram‘s acquisition of Parliament‘s label\, Casablanca. Jettisoning both the Parliament and Funkadelic names (but not the musicians)\, Clinton began his solo career with 1982′s “Computer Games”. Several months later\, Clinton’s “Atomic Dog” hit number one on the R&\;B charts \; it stayed at the top spot for four weeks\, but only managed number 101 on the pop charts. Clinton stayed on Capitol for three more years\, releas ing three studio albums and frequently charting singles in the R&\;B To p 40.Clinton and many former Parliament/Funkadelic members continued to to ur and record throughout the ’80s as the P-Funk All Stars\, but the deca de’s disdain of everything to do with the ’70s – especially the soun d of disco – resulted in critical and commercial neglect for the world ’s biggest funk band\, one which in part had spawned dance music..During much of the three-year period from 1986 to 1989\, Clinton became embroile d in legal difficulties (resulting from the myriad royalty problems latent during the ’70s with recordings of over 40 musicians for four labels un der three names). Also problematic during the latter half of the ’80s wa s Clinton’s disintegrating reputation as a true forefather of rock\; by the end of the decade\, however\, a generation of rappers reared on P-Funk were beginning to name check him.The early ’90s saw the rise of funk-in spired rap (courtesy of Digital Underground\, Dr. Dre\, and Warren G.) and funk rock (Primus and Red Hot Chili Peppers) that re-established the stat us of Clinton &\; co. as one of the most important forces in the recent history of black music. Clinton’s music became the soundtrack for the r ap movement\, as artists from MC Hammer\, to LL Cool J to Snoop Doggy Dogg depended heavily on the infectious groove of Clinton productions as the f oundation of their recordings.Along with the renewed notoriety and respect \, Clinton’s visibility and presence became familiar to a wider audience thanks to appearances in movies “The Night Before”\, “House Party ”\, “PCU”\, and “Good Burger”\, hosting the HBO original series “Cosmic Slop”\, and doing commercials for Apple computers\, Nike\, and Rio Mp3 players. Clinton also composed the theme songs for popular TV pro grams “The Tracey Ulman Show” and “The PJs”.Clinton has received a Grammy\, a Dove (gospel) \, and an MTV music video awards\, and has been recognized by BMI\, the NAACP Image Awards\, and Motown Alumni Association for lifetime achievement. Clinton’s Partliament/Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.In reviewing Clinton’s illu strious career and success as a producer / writer/ performer\, perhaps his greatest achievement stemmed from his relentless dedication to funk as a musical form. Funk as a musical style had been around for what seems like forever\, deeply rooted in the music traditions of New Orleans and the Blu es of the Deep South. Following the lead – and commercial success – of James Brown and Sly Stone\, Clinton took Funk to new heights\, blending e lements of Jazz\, Rock\, Pop\, Classical and even Gospel into his producti ons\, eventually developing a unique and easily identifiable style affecti onately called “Pfunk.” Clinton’s inspiration\, dedication and deter mination resulted in the elevation of “funk” music to complete recogni tion and acceptance as a true genre in and of itself.On February 16th\, 20 12 George Clinton added to his list of accomplishments a Honorary Doctorat e of Music from the renowed Berklee College of Music. The Parliaments – The Early Years of George Clinton LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:182@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151203T233000 DTSTAMP:20150819T165045Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-sword/ SUMMARY:The Sword DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThere’s an unspoken edict handed down through the ag es when it comes to rock bands: there are no rules. Nobody picks up a guit ar to be constricted or oppressed. It’s all about feeling free artistica lly. Now\, The Sword—John Cronise [vocals\, guitar]\, Kyle Shutt [guitar ]\, Bryan Richie [bass]\, and Santiago Vela III [drums]—cut out boundari es since day one. Their style never stood predicated on a trend or a templ ate. They always create what feels right and let the results speak for the mselves. When it came time to record the group’s fifth full-length album \, High Country [Razor &\; Tie]\, Cronise landed at something of a spir itual crossroads. Following the final tour for their critically acclaimed Apocryphon\, he holed up in his North Carolina home and eventually began w riting new songs. The material began to veer into a different space that a t the time Cronise felt was somewhat outside of The Sword’s sphere.“I didn’t even intend for the demos to be Sword songs\,” he explains. “ But then I realized that I had taken on a sort of limiting view of what Th e Sword was\, and that wasn’t actually what I wanted it to be. I think t he new album is more reflective of the music I listen to and where our hea ds are at collectively. With each of our albums\, it’s become less about fury and bombast and more about trying to write good songs. We realized t hat our music can go wherever we want it to go. There’s no pre-determine d course here now\, and there never was.” High Country became new territ ory for The Sword\, and they began doing things differently. That approach included more attention to backing vocals and harmonies\, implementing mo re synthesizers and percussion elements\, and tuning to E-flat instead of all the way down to C. As a result\, the guitars stand out as more vital a nd vibrant than ever.“I felt like the low tuning had become more of a cr utch than a tool\,” he says. “It was all a matter of trying to keep th ings fresh\, and not fall prey to habits or expectations. We wanted to bre ak out of any classifications and just put out a good rock record.”Inspi red\, the boys headed to Church House Recording Studio in Austin\, TX to c ut High Country with Adrian Quesada of Brownout and Grupo Fantasma produci ng\, Stuart Sykes [The White Stripes] engineering\, and J. Robbins mixing. Over the course of four weeks\, they hammered out the album’s 15 tracks in the old converted church. Thematically though\, Cronise’s head was s till in North Carolina.“There are a lot of lyrical themes that run throu ghout the album\,” he explains. “I live out in the mountains\, so natu re really inspired the whole record. That’s a large part of the lyrics. ”The title track and first single “High Country” springs from a tran sfixing guitar melody into a sweeping refrain\, illuminating the group’s inherent dynamics. Over those rolling riffs\, the singer paints a thought -provoking topography.“That was actually the first song I wrote that end ed up going on the record\,” he says. “The title can have quite a few meanings. Physically\, it might mean mountains and literal high country\, but it can also refer to a plane of being\; a place of wisdom and enlighte nment.”“Empty Temples” opens with a psychedelic buzz that quickly ra mps up into towering guitars and another robust vocal display evocative of rock’s golden age.“It’s loose and swinging\, but it has these epic moments\,” says Cronise. “Lyrically\, it’s about letting go of the p ast and moving on. You just have faith if you embrace change and be unafra id\, and you’ll find where you need to go.”The gathering storm of “E arly Snow” eventually gives way to a rapturous horn section\, another fi rst for the band\, while “Mist and Shadow” stirs up a haze of blues th at’s instantly thunderous. “That song is based around riffs written by Bryan\, which is a new thing for us. He contributed quite a bit of music to this album\, and in many ways it’s our most collaborative work to dat e.”Both “The Dreamthieves” and “Tears Like Diamonds” have titles inspired by the work of science fiction author Michael Moorcock\, though Cronise insists the lyrics have lives of their own. “I’d prefer to let people interpret the songs how they want\,” he says\, “which is one r eason the lyrics aren’t printed in the album sleeve this time. I think t hey’re pretty intelligible and accessible\, and I didn’t want them to distract from the music.” The Sword’s impact continues to expand. 2012 ’s Apocryphon debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200\, marking their hi ghest entry on the chart. Since first emerging with 2006’s Age of Winter s\, the group has been extolled by everyone from Rolling Stone and The Was hington Post to Revolver and Decibel. Metallica personally chose them as s upport for a global tour\, and they’ve earned high-profile syncs in movi es including Jennifer's Body and Jonas Åkerlund’s Horsemen. However\ , High Country is the band’s biggest\, boldest\, and brightest frontier. “I want to make positive\, uplifting music\,” Cronise leaves off. “H igh Country has moments of darkness and thoughtfulness\, as anything I wri te probably will. But at the end of the day I want to put smiles on people ’s faces.”(Source: Agent Provided) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T230000 DTSTAMP:20151206T025130Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/modern-baseball/ SUMMARY:Modern Baseball DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, PUP is no longer performing. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151208T231500 DTSTAMP:20151119T164509Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151210T230000 DTSTAMP:20151102T170024Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arkells-weqx-miller-lite-concert -series/ SUMMARY:Arkells WEQX Miller Lite Concert Series DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIn the summer of 2013\, we hauled our amplifiers to th e second floor of a vacant nightclub in the heart of Hamilton\, ON\, built originally as a spice factory\, and began work on our new record High Noo n. \;We chose our jam space on the second floor for its large bay wind ows that let in the light from the east\, as well as a stark view of downt own Hamilton\, a mixture of historic buildings and underused surface lots. Riding our bikes the ten blocks to the jam space each morning\, we kept i n mind the unofficial slogan of the city: “Hamilton: a work in progress. ” Living in an old industrial city in the midst of transition is both re vealing and inspiring\; like our neighbors\, we build on the past and stri ve for something more. We workshopped the tunes for months\, chasing diffe rent dreams with each. If we have regrets\, it’s rarely from trying som ething new. What keeps us up at night is the shit we wish we had done\, no t the times we tried and faltered. As a result\, this new collection of so ngs are our most adventurous yet. In many ways\, the band has had a charm ed little run\, but at the same time we’ve never been hungrier. We don ’t get anxious before heading on stage anymore\, but the time in between still gives us nerves. Each record is a snapshot of what’s meaningful t o us at that moment in time. And so\, in the mid day sun of our rehearsal room\, we strived to find some kind of truth at High Noon. Arkells met in school. They are a critically acclaimed rock n roll band\, known for thei r classic songwriting\, electric live show\, and workman like touring ethi c. Jackson Square\, the band’s first full length LP was released in 200 8 to critical and commercial acclaim\, garnering the Juno Award for New Gr oup Of The Year in 2010. In 2011\, they released Michigan Left\, a collect ion of blue-eyed soul\, sing-a-long anthems. In 2012 they won the Juno Awa rd For Group Of The Year\, and the CBC Music award for Best Live Band. Ar kells have toured with acts such as Metric\, The Tragically Hip\, Tokyo Po lice Club\, British Sea Power\, Anti-Flag\, The Black Crowes. Their new a lbum\, High Noon\, was written in Hamilton and produced by Tony Hoffer (Be ck\, The Kooks\, M83). These collection of songs are the band’s most una bashed effort yet – politically charged\, heart on your sleeve lyrics co mbined with adventurously modern and throwback production stylings. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:158@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151211T224500 DTSTAMP:20151124T170321Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/digitour-slaybells/ SUMMARY:DigiTour Slaybells DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:177@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151213T233000 DTSTAMP:20151207T193151Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dustin-lynch/ SUMMARY:Dustin Lynch DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYBroken Bow Records artist Dustin Lynch occupies a uniq ue place in today’s country music. Thanks to his classic sensibilities\, he’s been heralded as the heir to George Strait’s throne. Yet with on e listen to\, “Where It’s At\,” it’s obvious the young Tennessee n ative knows how to combine his traditional influences with an edgy intensi ty that places him at the vanguard of today’s contemporary country scene .It’s that ability to fuse his country roots with a progressive musical vision that makes Lynch one of today’s most successful young artists. Hi s self-titled debut hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart – making him the only new male artist to achieve such a feat that year. The album’s lead single\, “Cowboys and Angels\,” exceeded platinum s ales status while earning Lynch a legion of devoted fans. “Cowboys and A ngels” became a modern day country classic\, ending the year as one Bill board’s Top 5 Country Songs of 2012.Since releasing “Cowboys and Angel s\,” Dustin Lynch has launched on to the country music scene. Racking up over 25 million views on YouTube/VEVO\, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Me ter and selling 2.4 million digital singles\, the Tennessee native brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the ge nre. Producers Mickey Jack Cones\, Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten showcase his progressive sound throughout his sophomore album\, WHERE IT’S AT (Br oken Bow Records)\, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart and has tallied over 750\,000 tracks sold to date. Fueled by the scorchin g Top 25-and-rising single “Hell Of A Night” and multi-week #1\, GOLD- certified smash “Where It’s At\,” the buzz-worthy album has earned w ell over 23.6 million streams on Spotify. Previously opening for Keith Urb an\, Lynch is igniting crowds nationwide on Luke Bryan’s 2015 KICK THE D UST UP TOUR. With recent shout-outs from superstar Reba and CBS’ The Tal k co-hosts\, media critics have taken notice of the rising newcomer. He wa s praised in ROLLING STONE COUNTRY’s “The Best Things We Saw at CMA Mu sic Fest 2014” and ROLLING STONE’s 2013 Best of Rock Issue\; named ELL E’s “Best New Country Music Artist of 2013\,” and picked for both PE OPLE COUNTRY and US WEEKLY’s “2014 Sexiest Men of Country.”(Source: Agent Provided) \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T230000 DTSTAMP:20151027T152815Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/q103-christmas-chaos-fuel/ SUMMARY:Q103 Christmas Chaos: Fuel DESCRIPTION:Fuel will be touring the US in 2014 in support of their forthco ming album Puppet Strings (March 4th / MRI)\, including an album release p arty March 4th at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. Tour dates are listed on tour page.    Puppet Strings marks the first album in 10 years with fro ntman Brett Scallions. \; \;“Rock and roll is very much alive an d well on this album\,” says Scallions.  The sound is pure\, anthemic r ock inspired by the punk records of the band’s youth (the heavy\, drivin g “Yeah” and first single\, “Soul to Preach To”) and the Memphis b lues sound that taps into Brett’s Tennessee roots (“Hey Mama”). “W e were simply trying to write the best songs we possibly could\, ” adds Brett\, who wrote the album with guitarist Andy Andersson and bassist Brad Stewart\, formerly of Shinedown.  “With Andy and Brad\, I found the un ity I’d always craved.” \; \;During his time away from Fuel\, Brett continued to write music and toured with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krie ger of the Doors.  “When I left Fuel I was miserable. It didnt feel muc h like a band anymore. Unity was nonexistent.  Singing with Ray and Robby opened a whole new perspective on music and life for me. I realized how m uch music is truly all about freedom and not being confined to formats or singles.”   \; \;Brett\, Andy\, Brad and drummer Shannon Boone will be on the road throughout 2014 in support of Puppet Strings.  &nbs p\; \;Fuel formed in 1993 while playing the club circuit in and around Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania. The band signed to Sony and in 1998\, released their well-received debut album Sunburn and massive single “Shimmer”.   Their second album Something Like Human hit multi-platinum status with the singles “Innocent” and “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)”\, followed b y 2003’s Natural Selection (“Falls on Me”).   The band has been se lling out dates since 2010 with the current lineup and return of Scallions . \; \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151218T230000 DTSTAMP:20151203T161123Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/old-dominion/ SUMMARY:Old Dominion DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYRecently\, when Old Dominion stepped onstage at its li ve shows\, something unusualhappened. “It was a whole different feeling! ” says the country rock outfit’s frontman andlead singer Matthew Ramse y\, excitedly relaying how audience members at the five-pieceband’s gigs are now belting their lyrics back at him. Sure\, this might have regularl yhappened in the past when the red-hot band comprised of seasoned Nashvill e songwritersand pro-musicians performed songs they’d written for other high-profile artists\, includingThe Band Perry\, Keith Urban and Luke Brya n. But hearing their own music getting somuch love? Well\, that was someth ing different entirely. “To hear that and to feel thatinteraction it tak es it to a completely different level\,” Ramsey explains. “It’s a br eath offresh air to play for a crowd of people that knows your music.”Pl aying for an unconditioned crowd is looking to be a thing of the past. Ble nding oldfashionedcountry charm\, lyrical wit and rock n’ roll grit into radio-friendly hook-heavypop nuggets — traits best exemplified on their gut-punch of a new self-titled EP — OldDominion have emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands in country music. “It’s kindof the classic\ , seven-year overnight success story\,” lead guitarist Brad Tursi says w ith alaugh\, reflecting on the longtime friends and collaborators slow-bur ning rise torecognition. “I think we’re all lucky enough to really lov e what we do and in that respectwe were gonna just keep doing it no matter what.”A band stocked with time-tested song craftsmen\, Old Dominion\, w hich includes leadsinger Matthew Ramsey\, multi-instrumentalist Trevor Ros en\, bassist Geoff Sprung\,drummer Whit Sellers\, and lead guitarist Brad Tursi\, write nearly every day. It’s a customingrained within them. So w hen piecing together their EP\, which addresses road-trippingreflection\, long-night love affairs and boozy bad decisions at every turn\, it wasn’ t somuch a matter of writing catchy songs but instead choosing from their well of stellarmaterial. The five resulting tracks speak as much to their pristine decision-making skillsas their musical chops. “We just try to f ind a groove or a hook or something that catchesour ear\, follow that rabb it trail and try to chase down a good song\,” says Rosen\, and theproof lies in the foot-stomping whiplash of their new single “Break Up With Hi m\,” thehard-charging rock riot “Shut Me Up” (“We wanted to really put across what our liveshow was like\,” Ramsey says. “It’s an ener getic song and we’re an energetic band.”) andthe slow strutting “Now here Fast” (“That one was a bear to wrestle into what it is now\,”th e singer offers).“Break Up With Him” evolved from a loose pre-show jam session into the earworm of asingle it is today. “The groove was the fi st thing that happened\,” Tursi recalls. “Westarted singing some littl e melody. And then I think Matt and Trevor worked on it in thevan another day.”Adds Ramsey: “It was like two in the morning and we were headed t o Myrtle Beach todo a show and we were sitting in the back of the van just working on it. The one thingthat makes that song special to us is that’ s the first song that all five of us have writtentogether.”If Old Domini on’s songs seem tailor made for the radio it’s due in large part to it s bandmembers spending years polishing their songwriting skills on the Nas hville circuit.“Having success as songwriters has definitely helped the band\,” Rosen says. “It helpedsnowball the process and get us a lot of attention as a band. Because then we could go outon the road and play for crowds that didn’t know us and say\, ‘Here’s a song we wrote.’The y’d go ‘Oh\, these guys wrote this song.’ It makes people pay attent ion.”Still\, frustration\, as is the case for even the most talented of musical acts\, set in at timesover the band’s multi-year journey to succ ess. The fact that they were longtime friends —Ramsey and Sellers grew u p together in Virginia\; Sellers met Rosen and Sprung incollege\; Rosen an d Ramsey linked up in Nashville — though helped alleviate thestruggle. “It’s been a lot of years of meeting people that say\, ‘Why aren’t you guysbigger? Why aren’t you guys huge?’ and not having a good answ er\,” Sprung admits.“Everybody gets that at some point in their musica l career though\,” Tursi chimes in\,“whether it’s your mom telling y ou you’re great or whatever. But I think that it’s just allabout the b elief in yourself and the band as a unit. That’s a big thing. It’s an underlyingdriving force.”They survived because behind it all the five gu ys are super-tight friends. “It helps whenyou like your bandmates\,” R amsey concurs laughing. “Because as long as we’ve beendoing this for n obody and for no gain we must like each other because we’d have killedea ch other if we didn’t.”Hitting the stage and tearing through their soo n-to-be-household tracks\, all big-man-oncampusswagger and polished musici anship\, is at the end of the day what brings it homefor Old Dominion. “ The live show\, it’s very important to us\,” Ramsey says. “There’s alot of meetings and things these days that we’re in\, so it’s those times onstage when weget to do what we do that are most fulfilling.” “ That’s one of the things that sets us apartout there: we are a band\,” Tursi says. “A lot of these country artist it’s this one guy andthen the band is kind of in the background\, almost interchangeable. Immediatel y thatgives us a different sound.”With a slew of upcoming gigs at top-no tch venues and mega-tours supporting the likes ofKenny Chesney\, and Eli Y oung Band\, the members of Old Dominion are undoubtedlyexcited about the f uture. And yet these country music lifers remain nothing if notextremely h umble. Rosen adds\, “Every time we achieve a new level we go ‘Oh my go d!I can’t believe we made it to this level!’ And plus\,” he adds wit h a chuckle\, “now ourwives’ parents no longer think we don’t have j obs.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:206@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T230000 DTSTAMP:20151206T025254Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/matt-and-kim/ SUMMARY:Matt and Kim THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE D AY OF SHOW. DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFor many bands\, making music is all about the routine of recording an annual album\, or being able to tour in progressively big ger venues. Not Matt and Kim. "Our goal is to make music we want to hear\, " says Matt Johnson\, who co-founded the band with Kim Schifino. "When it comes time to make a new album\, I'm just so excited\, since I know we hav e all these ideas and I just want to get them out there." As for the band' s extra-emphatic live shows\, which these days happen in large venues\, he explains\, "We've always just really enjoyed playing music\, and things h ave kept growing." Matt and Kim's enthusiasm comes across loud and clear on the band's new album\, Lightning\, its most diverse and developed to d ate. From the relentless drive of “Now” to the dance-fueled beat of “Let’s Go” to the more contemplative “Ten Dollars I Found\,” Lig htning is the strongest distillation yet of Matt and Kim’s unique sound: a spunky hybrid of indelible songs\, an emphatic beat and almost tangible energy\, mixed with the duo’s influence of listening nonstop to Top 40 Hip-Hop and pop-punk. To make the album\, Matt and Kim spent six months w orking in their home studio in Brooklyn\, producing the record themselves. Lightning is a touch more minimal than their earlier work – with layers taken away\, instead of added\, enabling its intense performances and mem orable tunes to really come to the forefront. “What’s made the songs o n this album really strong is we’ve been able to pull a lot off – to n ot have so much going on – and still have a strong song\,” Kim explain s. “It’s easier to make a song with a lot going on\,” Matt adds. “It feels very safe. It’s like putting on a lot of clothes: you feel a ll covered up so no one can judge just one aspect of it\, but when you try to break it down to be as simple as can be\, you’re really baring it al l. When you can see clearly what’s going on\, those are the times that t he songs are easiest to connect to.” Connecting with their audience is certainly a key focus for Matt and Kim. The indie dance duo’s live shows – which are legendary for constant\, in-your-face exuberance – feel m ore like vibrant\, sweaty loft parties than traditional concerts\, for bot h audiences and the band. “I think we’ve managed to continue to make t hem feel intimate\,” says Matt. “When we first started playing venues instead of playing on the floor at parties\, we tried hard to keep the vib e of ‘we’re all doing this together and having a wild time’ going. T he show is not just the two of us: it’s the 3002 of us\, or however big the venue is.” Or\, as in the words of Rolling Stone: “Matt and Kim’ s reputation as a live act precedes them – and justifiably so. Simply pu t\, they are a two-person dynamo\, frantic\, tightly wound\, and full of g ood cheer. Their performances are as physical as they are musical. . . . F or sheer adrenaline-per-second\, no other band comes close.” The band s tarted in 2004\, essentially by accident when Matt and Kim were art studen ts at the prestigious Pratt Institute\, where they studied film and illust ration\, respectively. When Kim wanted to learn to play drums and Matt (wh o'd been in bands before) was getting his head around a new keyboard\, the band was born. Since then\, they have earned a Gold Record for the upbeat \, stick-in-your-head track "Daylight\," played festivals like Coachella\, Lollapalooza\, and Bonnaroo\, along with international festivals like V ( U.K)\, Pukkelpop (Belgium)\, Fuji (Japan)\, Big Day Out (Australia)\, Prim avera (Spain)\, Oya (Norway)\, SWU (Brazil)\, as well as hundreds of shows . They have won 3 MTV awards: a Breakthrough Video Music Award and mtvU Be st Video Woodie Award for “Lessons Learned”\, as well as a 2011 award for Best Live Band. Lightning is the band's fourth album\, following Sidew alks\, Grand\, and their self-titled debut. Matt and Kim have always been inspired by Brooklyn’s general urban din as well as the area’s artist s\, yet Matt points out\, “I don’t think a place can define a person. We simply write songs about us and our life so that’s why where we live comes up.” Indeed\, there’s something universal about a song with a b eat that grabs you\, with a great melody\, played by a band that simply lo ves to play music. And that\, in Williamsburg and way beyond\, is the key to the universal appeal of Matt and Kim.(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T220000 DTSTAMP:20151102T162215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/animal-varials/ SUMMARY:ANIMAL & VARIALS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151227T233000 DTSTAMP:20151116T170721Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/killswitch-engage-2/ SUMMARY:Killswitch Engage DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYSometimes\, a much-loved and highly successful band ne eds to shake things up a bit to keep things fresh and interesting for thei r fans and for themselves\, all the while retaining the signature sonic ha llmarks that have defined their sound.For their upcoming sixth album\, Mas sachusetts metal pioneers Killswitch Engage reunited with original singer Jesse Leach\, whose vocals and lyrics on 2002′s landmark Alive or Just B reathing are fan-favorite qualities and part of what helped put KsE on the map as one of the most important bands of the ’00s metal revival. Poll KsE fans and ask which album they like best and Alive or Just Breathing is usually right at the top of the list.Call it coming full circle\, returni ng to their roots or coming home again. Whatever the case and no matter wh at you choose to label it\, Leach’s return to the fold is welcomed and a nticipated by all involved\, from the band members themselves to the fans. Leach is a fitting piece of the KsE puzzle. KsE enjoyed a decade of succe ss with Leach’s replacement Howard Jones\, who has moved on amicably.“ This change is very exciting\,” the band said upon announcing Leach’s triumphant return. “We know you’re going to love it. This is truly a n ew era in KsE history and it is ready to shred your face off. So\, please help us in welcoming Jesse back into the KsE family\; he is a rare and gre at talent\, a fact that older KsE fans have known for years. Here is to a killer new record and a bright future. The five of us cannot wait to write this record and play shows together and bring that feeling to our fans. I t’s been far too long.”KsE burst onto the scene with the genre-definin g Alive or Just Breathing\, notching a Grammy nomination in 2005 for the t itle track from 2004′s gold-certified The End of Heartache and following up that landmark album with the Gold-selling As Daylight Dies and an appe arance on Jimmy Kimmel Live along with gracing the covers of countless met al and rock magazines around the world.Through the ’00s\, KsE adopted a versatile\, non-stop touring schedule. The band’s road history includes two treks on Ozzfest\, stints on Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos\, as they have that rare ability to straddle the line between the metal and alternat ive scenes by touring with Slayer and Mastodon as easily as My Chemical Ro mance and UnderoathThe band’s DVD Set This World Ablaze also enjoyed Gol d-selling status\, proving that KsE have the metallic Midas touch.However\ , KsE have never coasted on the wave of prior successes\, which saw them b ecome one of the premier\, most successful bands to emerge from the so-cal led New Wave of American metal. With Leach back at the vocal helm and behi nd the mic and a renewed sense of what they want to accomplish\, what once was is brand new again and 2012 (and beyond) looks to be another exciting year (and decade) for Killswitch Engage. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:203@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151229T230000 DTSTAMP:20151102T162408Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime/ SUMMARY:Badfish ' A Tribute To Sublime' DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160114T233000 DTSTAMP:20160106T180056Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/guster/ SUMMARY:Guster DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY“I told Swift that our last two records took a year each to make\,” laughs Guster’s Ryan Miller. “He told me he’d neve r spent more than nine days on an album.”  The band and producer got to gether anyway and the result is Evermotion\, an album of raw acid-soaked c hamber pop\, and a stylistic departure that no one saw coming.Guster sough t out Shins keyboardist/Black Keys bassist Richard Swift based on his work with Damien Jurado and Foxygen\, giving themselves over to the full exper ience of recording at Swift’s Cottage Grove\, Oregon studio for three we eks in January 2014.“It wasn’t hard to figure out where we overlapped with Swift\,” adds percussionist/drummer Brian Rosenworcel.  “It was just a matter of trusting ourselves to go big and commit.  Richard is the type of artist that’s always standing back and taking in the whole canv as.With a new looseness and swagger\, Guster pushes the acoustic guitars i nto the background\, instead exploring deeper drum grooves\, keyboard text ures and atmospheric noise -- a language they shared easily with Swift. Th e band that emerged from this session sounds like one that is no longer ev olving\, but has evolved into something else entirely."Richard helped us f igure out what was important about recording\," says guitarist Adam Gardne r.  "We had just one microphone over the drum kit\, used whole takes\, di dn't obsess over vocals or really edit things at all -- it's a raw version of our band\, mistakes and all\, that feels more relevant.  He helped us tremendously with the big picture."Evermotion’s first single\, the infe ctious “Simple Machine\,” has been hailed by TIME magazine for its “ frantic beats and crawling synthesizers.”  The chiming lullaby of “Lo ng Night” with its aching Ryan Miller falsetto\, the shimmering “Endle ssly\,” the distorted steel drums and Bacharach melody of “Doin’ It by Myself\,” the a cappella Beach Boys harmonies in the gently breezy “Lazy Love\,” the dream-pop of “Expectation\,” the British Invasio n beat of “Gangway\,” the woozy trombones and whistling of “Never Co ming Down” and the Beatle-esque psychedelia of “It Is Just What It Is ” shows Guster is still learning new tricks.Since forming at Tufts Unive rsity in 1992\, Guster has become one of the leading indie/alternative ban ds\, releasing seven critically acclaimed albums in 20 years\, starting wi th Parachute in 1995. Evermotion (to be released on their own Ocho Mule la bel through Nettwerk Records) is the follow-up to 2010’s Easy Wonderful\ , which earned the band its highest-ever chart debut on the Billboard 200 at #22\, while reaching #2 on both the SoundScan Alternative and iTunes ch arts.On Evermotion\, Guster’s acoustic roots are buried deep beneath the surface\, almost impossible to detect\, even though every song has\, at i ts heart\, an indelible melody and more than its share of tight\, lethal h ooks that catch and hold.The 2010 addition of multi-instrumentalist Luke R eynolds to the core group of founding members Miller\, Gardner and Rosenwo rcel\, added immeasurably to Guster’s expanding musical palette.  Everm otion marks the first time that Reynolds joined for the preproduction and writing process\, which took place in Rosenworcel's Brooklyn basement over 2012 and 2013.  Reynolds' stamp is clear and his passion is all over the record\, from his guitar melodies on "Lazy Love" to his fuzz bass on "Doi n' It By Myself."Guster’s songs remain packed with hummable choruses and dense lyrical detail amid the muscular guitar riffs\, clanging percussion and deceptively dark lyrics. The new album features adventurous turns on slide guitars\, brassy trumpets and even a glockenspiel\, with sax and tro mbone accompaniment by Jon Natchez\, whose stints with the War on Drugs\, Beirut\, Passion Pit and others have led NPR to call him “indie rock’s most valuable sideman.”From the start of the album\, it's clear that th is is a renewed band with a bolstered purpose\, a band on their own vector .  Evermotion introduces you to a Guster that is free\, not calculated\, seasoned but loose\, confident in re-shaping their legacy. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160115T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160115T230000 DTSTAMP:20160107T161614Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hinder/ SUMMARY:Hinder ALL TICKETS BOUGHT WILL BE HONORED FOR THE JANUARY SHOW or a ny tickets can be refunded at place of purchase. DESCRIPTION: ALL TICKETS BOUGHT WILL BE HONORED FOR THE JANUARY SHOW or an y tickets can be refunded at place of purchase. \; \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T190000 DTSTAMP:20151229T184901Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/remy-ma/ SUMMARY:Remy Ma DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T233000 DTSTAMP:20160121T162341Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/montana-of-300/ SUMMARY:Montana of 300 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160130T233000 DTSTAMP:20160115T223418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hyp3-fest/ SUMMARY:Hyp3 Fest DESCRIPTION:18+ W/ID ONLY NO EXCEPTIONS LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:223@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160203T000000 DTSTAMP:20160127T183934Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cherub/ SUMMARY:Cherub THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT O F PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling conflicts beyond the band or venue’s contro l\, the Cherub show next week in Clifton Park NY has regrettably been canc elled. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:207@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T230000 DTSTAMP:20151022T151708Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umprheys-mcgee/ SUMMARY:UMPRHEYS MCGEE DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAfter 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concer ts annually\, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 mill ion tracks online\, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose to r est on their laurels. But then that wouldn’t be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band\, which consistently attempts to raise the bar\, setting and achieving new goals since forming on the Notre Dame cam pus in South Bend\, IN\, in 1997. After releasing their eighth studio albu m\, Similar Skin\, the first for their own indie label\, Nothing Too Fancy (N2F) Music (distributed by RED)\, the group continue to push the envelop e and test the limits. Their brand-new studio album\, The London Session\, was a dream come true for the members having been recorded at the legenda ry Studio Two at historic Abbey Road. The stealth recording session yielde d 10 tracks in a single day\, proving once again\, the prolific UM waits f or no one.The original Umphrey’s McGee played a mix of originals and cov er songs\, waiting just eight months to release their debut album\, the ch eekily titled Greatest Hits Volume III. Their initial “proper” recordi ng\, Local Band Does OK\, came out in 2002\, followed shortly afterward by an appearance at the first-ever Bonnaroo in Tennessee\, selling more albu ms than any other band on the bill. The 2007 double album\, Live at the Mu rat\, earned a four-star review in Rolling Stone and a Jammy for Best Live Album.Despite attempts at categorizing UM\, the band has devoted its craf t to making their devoted followers feel as if they are part of something larger\, through such technology-fueled innovations as fan-curated sets\, the immersive high-end audio offering\, “Headphones &\; Snowcones\, ” where the pristine sound of the live soundboard mix is piped wirelessl y through high-end personal monitor systems and headphones\, as well as ma king every live show since 2005 available via their live music portal UMLi ve.net. UM were also the first group to launch its own single-artist strea ming service.Last year’s Similar Skin saw Umphrey’s McGee aim to strut their rock and progressive roots\, with touchstones ranging from the Poli ce and U2 (“The Linear”)\, the Beatles (“No Diablo”)\, Nirvana ( “Loose Ends”) and Led Zeppelin (“Hindsight”) to Metallica\, Soundg arden and Pantera (“Puppet String”) and even the symphonic rock of Gen tle Giant\, King Crimson\, Yes or Genesis (the closing nine-minute live st aple\, “Bridgeless\,” finally committed to record). “Every night\, w e have the opportunity to play whatever and however long we want\,” says singer/guitarist Brendan Bayliss. Going into the studio\, the challenge w as to be as concise as possible\, to trim all the fat we could.”Recorded at IV Labs in Chicago between tour dates\, Similar Skin was produced by U mphrey’s McGee themselves as “a coherent vision\,” featuring plenty of dynamics and contrast\, with many of the songs coming from their live r epertoire. Thematically\, Bayliss was inspired by his own fatherhood\, tac kling such issues as living in the moment (“The Linear”)\, his own mor tality (“Cut the Cable\,” “Hourglass”)\, having children (“No Di ablo”)\, the things that bring us together (“Similar Skin”)\, the qu estion of whether there is a God (the Ryan Stasik slap-bass-driven “Pupp et String”)\, sleep-walking (“Educated Guesses”)\, the art of storyt elling and\, according to Brendan\, “unresolved psychological issues fro m the past” (“Loose Ends”).Finding themselves in London last June fo r three shows at the Brooklyn Bowl\, the idea of recording at Abbey Road w as first proposed by Umphrey’s producer Manny Sanchez\, a notion\, as Ba yliss recently told Rolling Stone that seemed as likely as “being asked to give a sermon at the Vatican.”“It wasn’t a goal\,” he explains\ , “because it never seemed like a possibility.” But never to be bound by what seems possible\, UM secured a coveted day at the world’s most fa mous recording studio and dove in headfirst.The first songs Umphrey’s Mc Gee recorded that day were altered acoustic arrangements of “Cut the Cab le” and “No Diablo\,” from Similar Skin. “Something we could go in and get quickly\,” according to Brendan.“Bad Friday\,” a song the b and debuted live in Denver the previous New Year’s Eve and “Comma Late r\,” a song described by Rolling Stone as “smooth R&\;B menace with Jeff Beck-styled lead guitar” – was another recent original\, recalli ng the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s Wired album was also recorded at Ab bey Road under its cathedral-high ceiling.“It makes one note just fold o ver and over again\, coming back around\,” marveled guitarist/ vocalist Jake Cinninger\, who ventured into the original microphone closet\, where he discovered all the Neumann and Telefunken mics The Beatles used still i n pristine condition. “You can hear the echo in the room. The notes keep singing operatically.”“Glory\,” “Eat” and “Out of Order” we re three set-list regulars that had never been recorded for a studio relea se. With time still left on the clock\, the band decided to cut The Beatle s’ “(I Want You) She’s So Heavy\,” for their own entertainment\, b ut ultimately ending up including on the album.Twelve hours after first se tting foot in Abbey Road Studios\, just before midnight\, Umphrey’s McGe e left the historic room with their own new album\, The London Session\, w hat Rolling Stone dubs “a historical primer\, an evolution story inside 51 minutes.”“You’re looking at 17 years of change\,” says Bayliss. “We managed to capture a good representation of our spectrum.”Umphrey ’s McGee are more than just a rock band – through nearly two decades\, they have proven to be on the cutting-edge of both music and technology\, super-serving their fans through a community that stretches from the camp us of Notre Dame to the hallowed halls of Abbey Road.(Source: Agent Provid ed) LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:212@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T233000 DTSTAMP:20160210T122105Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-promo-presents-the-papi-go rdo-tour-featuring-carnage/ SUMMARY:Steez Promo Presents: The Papi Gordo Tour Featuring: CarnageTHIS SH OW IS CANCELED! DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/SteezPromo Steez Promo the promoter fo r the Carnage show has just told us that Carnage is canceling the Upstate Concert Hall show tonight 2/10 due to illness. We are very sorry for any i nconvenience. All tickets may be refunded at point of purchase. All inquir ies can be made to Steez directly at facebook info above. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T233000 DTSTAMP:20151211T021400Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-lucia/ SUMMARY:St. Lucia DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYEven in the urban wilds of Brooklyn\, there may be no one else like Jean-Philip Grobler\, aka St. Lucia. Originally from Johanne sberg\, St. Lucia grew up performing with the Drakensberg Boys Choir Schoo l. When the choir wasn't traveling - they toured Japan\, Australia\, Europ e and more - they stayed in an enclave tucked in the South African mountai ns\, learning everything from Bach to minimalist opera. A young musician could hardly find better training. But musically\, St Lucia's heart lay el sewhere\, and South Africa was full of other rhythms. "My mom says I used to sing along to Michael Jackson\," he says - an ordinary anecdote\, until he adds\, "when I was an infant." As a young teenager\, he started to fee l that he'd had his fill of classical\, and it felt like an epiphany when he discovered the direct emotionality of pop. Eventually\, he left the cre ative "small pond" of South Africa for England\, where he spent three year s studying music in Liverpool. St. Lucia's journey ended - as so many jou rneys do - in New York City\, where he started working on the tracks that would ultimately turn into his self titled debut release on Neon Gold. The atmospheric quality of St. Lucia's electronic pop is powerful\, with the musician's global travels and history of secret hideaways effortlessly pas sed onto the audience through his dreamy\, shimmering synths. Neon Gold w ill release St Lucia's debut album next year. Formerly a singles-only labe l that launched releases Passion Pit\, Ellie Goulding\, The Naked &\; F amous and helped launch the careers of countless others. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:221@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160220T233000 DTSTAMP:20151226T164813Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-promo-presents-snailin-usa -tour-part-2-featuring-snails/ SUMMARY:Steez Promo Presents: Enter Slugz City Tour Feat. Snails with Ghast ly DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:214@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T233000 DTSTAMP:20151202T170934Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-promo-presents-the-paradox -tour-featuring-excision/ SUMMARY:Steez Promo Presents: The Paradox Tour Featuring: Excision DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYExcision is the alias of Jeff Abel\, a dubstep DJ and music producer from British Columbia\, Canada. He frequently works with fe llow Canadian dubstep producers Datsik and Downlink. As one of the first d ubstep producers and DJs in North America\, he has played a significant ro le in the genre's growth in popularity\, and also the development of a mor e aggressive approach to dubstep production. His first release was in 2007 . Excision's signature sound takes influence from the morphing basslines o f drum and bass\, the aggressive energy of heavy metal\, and the laid back vibes of hip hop.Upon the selling out and repressing of his 2007 release\ , “No Escape” on his own label Rottun Recordings\, it became apparent that there was a large demand for the aggressive side of dubstep. This was proven to be true when Excision was asked by Pendulum to remix their 2009 single “Showdown.”The sounds that Excision creates in his songs have become an ongoing topic of discussion within the dubstep community. There has been much debate over how these sounds are created\, but Excision is k nown to use Steinberg Cubase\, Apple Logic\, Native Instruments Massive\, Linplug Albino 3\, and Access Virus TI.His recordings from the fabled Sham bhala Music Festival in 2008\, 2009\, and 2010 have received over a millio n downloads available for free.During the year 2011\, Excision will be tou ring with Downlink and Antiserum throughout the United States of America o n the "Subsonic Tour". LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T233000 DTSTAMP:20160226T231400Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twiddle/ SUMMARY:TwiddleSOLD OUT. NO TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYTwiddle\, a Vermont based quartet\, spins tall tales o ver an intricate soundscape of hi-def shred. Their fresh multi-genre appro ach conjures up jazz\, classical\, and bluegrass\, but above all\, masterf ully blends reggae and funk. Obliterating laws of improvisation\, their co mplex arrangements never fail to leave crowds lusting for more. With sage songwriting and unmatched variety\, Twiddle’s thrilling infancy will sur ely exceed all expectation. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T233000 DTSTAMP:20151214T171923Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bone-thugs-n-harmony/ SUMMARY:Bone Thugs-N-Harmony DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYBone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American hip hop group from Cleveland\, Ohio. It consists of rappers Bizzy Bone\, Wish Bone\, Layzie Bone\, Krayzie Bone and Flesh-N-Bone. American West Coast rapper Eazy-E\, former member of rap group N.W.A\, signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in late 1993\, when Bone Thugs debuted with their EP Creepin on a h Come Up. The EP included their breakout hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bon e".In 1995\, the group released its second album\, E. 1999 Eternal\, which included hits "1st of tha Month" and "East 1999". A tribute to then-recen tly-deceased Eazy-E\, titled "Tha Crossroads"\, won a Grammy award in 1997 . The Art of War\, the group's third album\, was also released in 1997. Bo ne Thugs is the only group that has worked with all four deceased artists 2Pac\, Notorious B.I.G.\, Eazy-E and Big Pun while they were still alive. The editors of About.com ranked them #12 on their list of the "25 Best Rap Groups of All Time"\,and MTV called them "the most melodic hip-hop group of all time".In 2000\, BTNHResurrection reached platinum in one month\, wh ile 2002's Thug World Order received more moderate sales and promotion\, g oing gold and peaking at #3 on the Top R&\;B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Afte r that album\, the group went on hiatus from their label and released thei r sixth studio album\, Thug Stories\, independently in 2006. In 2007 they had another major-label release\, Strength &\; Loyalty\, on Swizz Beatz 's label Full Surface Records. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "officially" returned with their 2010 album Uni5: The World's Enemy\, released by their own reco rd label\, BTNH Worldwide\, with distribution by Warner Bros.Due to confli cts within the group\, longtime members Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone officia lly left the group in April 2011 to work with their independent label\, Th e Life Entertainment. They would later return\, officially re-unifying the group. In August 2013\, however\, Layzie Bone announced that he would be stepping aside to work more on his solo career. In the same month\, BTNH s igned with eOne Entertainment (formerly known as Koch Records)\, who they had previously partnered with to release 2006's Thug Stories.(Source: Wiki pedia) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T190000 DTSTAMP:20160125T172445Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rolling-pride-mc-fundraiser-to-k eep-dan-free/ SUMMARY:Rolling Pride MC Fundraiser To Keep Dan Free DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T230000 DTSTAMP:20160115T175152Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steven-wilson-2/ SUMMARY:Steven Wilson DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYOne of the most eclectic and prolific artists in rock music\, Steven Wilson has been writing\, recording\, and producing music c ontinuously since the age of 10. A native of Hemel Hempstead in England\, Steven was first exposed to music at the age of eight\, when he started he aring his father listening to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon\,” and his mother to Donna Summer’s “Love to Love You Baby\,” two albu ms that were pivotal in the development of his musical direction. His fath er\, an electrical engineer\, built him a multi-track tape machine\, and h e began to experiment with overdubbing and developing a repertoire of prod uction techniques.Early demo tapes started to emerge in the mid 80’s whi le Steven was still at school\, and at the end of the decade he created th e two projects which gained him entry to the professional music world: Por cupine Tree and No Man. Porcupine Tree\, which explored psychedelia\, prog ressive music\, and his love of ambitious seventies music\, was initially an imaginary “band” which\, in reality\, Steven overdubbed all the ins truments himself. This even extended to early demo tapes coming with a fic tional written history of the band\, and biographical info about the ficti tious performers.Around the same time\, Steven formed No-Man\, his long-te rm collaboration with singer Tim Bowness. Influenced by everything from am bient music to hip-hop\, their early singles and albums were a mixture of dance beats and lush orchestrations. Signing to One Little Indian in the U K\, and Epic in the US in 1990\, they received tremendous accolades from t he music press\, with Singles Of The Week in Melody Maker\, Sounds and Hot Press. Meanwhile\, things progressed with Porcupine Tree\, whose increasi ng popularity was fast outpacing the imaginary pretext of an actual group. The second full-length album\, Up the Downstair was released in 1993 and was praised by Melody Maker as “a psychedelic masterpiece… one of the albums of the year.” This was the first album to include keyboardist Ric hard Barbieri and bassist Colin Edwin\, albeit only as guests at this poin t\, the album was still effectively a solo project.The next album The Sky Moves Sideways was a transitional album featuring both solo SW and band pi eces\, but from then on it became a full band with the addition of Chris M aitland on drums. Further albums throughout the late nineties\, and extens ive touring resulted in a string of indie chart placings and critical accl aim\, many fans hailing them as the Pink Floyd of the nineties. In 2001 P orcupine Tree was signed to US label Lava Records\, under the auspices of Atlantic Records. Now with the support of a major label\, and featuring ne w drummer Gavin Harrison\, In Absentia saw the light of day in 2002\, feat uring a heavier sound than all the group’s previous works. It charted in many European countries and remains one of the top-selling Porcupine Tree albums. It was also their first album to be released in 5.1 Surround Soun d\,\, and won the “Best Made-For-Surround Title” award for the Surroun d Music Awards 2004. Its 2005 follow-up\, Deadwing was inspired by a film script written by Steven and film-maker Mike Bennion\, and became the firs t Porcupine Tree album to chart around the world. The album won “Album o f the Year” at the Classic Rock magazine awards\, and its surround versi on received the “Best Made-For-Surround Title” once again. The followi ng year the band released Fear of a Blank Planet\, which was nominated for a US Grammy\, and won several polls as the best album of the year. Their tenth studio album The Incident was released in late 2009\, and became the ir highest charting album to date\, again received a Grammy nomination\, a nd was followed by another extensive tour that included arena shows and co ncluded with sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York\, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. 2010 ended with their status as arguably the biggest “underground” band in the world cemented. Starting in 2003 S teven quietly started to release music under his own name\, in the form of a series of two track CD singles on his own label Headphone Dust\, each o ne featuring a cover version and an original SW song. The choice and treat ment of the cover versions was unpredictable\, as it featured songs by Ala nis Morissette\, Abba\, The Cure\, Momus\, Prince\, and Donovan. Stylistic ally these cover versions allowed Steven to expand his musical palette int o everything from electronica\, noise music\, and stripped down acoustic b alladry. This led to his decision to record his first solo album of origin al music. Between January and August of 2008\, Steven began recording mat erial that would comprise Insurgentes. Comprising 10 new tracks that range from ballads and anthems to all-out industrial noise assaults\, the dark\ , cinematic\, and richly textured disc represents two years’ worth of cr eative output and numerous recording sessions worldwide in studios from Me xico City to Japan to Israel. The whole process was visually documented by film-maker Lasse Hoile\, and the work in progress Insurgentes film featur es footage of the recording sessions\, surreal sequences\, and interviews with Steven and many other musicians about what it means to be a musician in the age of iPods and download culture. A second solo album Grace For D rowning was recorded in 2010-11 and released in September 2011 on CD\, vin yl and Blu-ray formats as a double disc designed to be listened to as two single albums\, with the individual parts named Deform to Form a Star and Like Dust I Have Cleared From My Eye. The album received massive critical acclaim\, and charted all over the world\, notably charting in the top 40 in UK\, Holland\, Germany\, and reaching the Polish top 10. It was nominat ed at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Surround Sound Album. Shortly before the release of the album SW also announced his first solo tour\, in Europ e and North America. The first leg of the tour took place in October and N ovember 2011 and contained songs from both Insurgentes and Grace for Drown ing. The tour featured quadrophonic sound and many new visual elements. A second leg of tour took place in April-May 2012\, this time also taking in South America\, and including a brand new 12 minute piece Luminol\, which had been written specifically for the new band line up to play. A live DV D/Blu-Ray recorded in Mexico titled Get All You Deserve was released on 25 September 2012\, again charting all over Europe (number 2 in Germany\, nu mber 5 in UK). At the same time that Steven was working on Grace For Drow ning\, he was also working on a collaboration album with his long term fri end\, the leader of Swedish band Opeth Mikael Akerfeldt. Their collaborati on was eventually released in May 2012 under the name of Storm Corrosion\, and going against all expectation was an extremely atmospheric and darkly orchestrated album\, very influenced by both musician’s love of artists such as Scott Walker and Talk Talk. Steven has become known for the high standard of his production and is a sought-after mixer and producer. Arti sts he has worked with in this capacity include the Norwegian artist Anja Garbarek\, Anathema\, and Swedish progressive-metal band Opeth for whom he produced and/or mixed four albums. Other projects include Blackfield\, a collaboration with Israeli megastar Aviv Geffen which has now produced two acclaimed albums\, and Steven’s drone / ambient / experimental outlet B ass Communion. More recently Steven has become known for his 5.1 surround sound mixing\, starting with his own projects\, but since 2009 also for t he remixing of several classic albums\, notably the revamping of the King Crimson catalogue\, on which Steven worked closely with band leader Robert Fripp\, Jethro Tull\, and several others yet unannounced projects. In Se ptember 2012 Steven won “Guiding Light” at the “Progressive Music Aw ards” 2012. Since the start of 2012 Steven has been writing and recordi ng a third solo studio album\, with the members of his touring band. Princ ipal sessions for the album took place in Los Angeles during September 201 2\, with legendary producer Alan Parsons engineering. The album will be re leased in February 2013\, followed by an extensive tour. The current line up of the band is SW\, Guthrie Govan (guitar)\, Adam Holzman (keyboards)\, Theo Travis (flute / sax)\, Nick Beggs (bass / stick)\, and Marco Minnema nn (drums). CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:194@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T223000 DTSTAMP:20151127T173452Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beth-hart/ SUMMARY:Beth Hart DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYSome say there can be no artistry without agony. And t he real life-changing events that shape the creative spirit don’t happen overnight.Beth Hart has been dealing with demons that have pursued her fo r her whole life: her older sister who died from complications from AIDS w hen Beth was only 20 and her own battle with drugs\, booze\, bad relations hips\, bad decisions and ultimately the diagnosis that tied the knot on th e whole damn thing\, bi-polar disorder. It’s enough to send anyone into a downward spiral that’s inescapable.And on face value\, her new album\, Better Than Home\, is saying\, “anything is better than those demons\, so I’m gonna go out of my way to create something better than that.”Bu t\, hold on for a minute\, what’s been so bad about Beth’s life so far ?  Okay\, she’s had issues\, but look what she did in spite of them.Aft er her close friend and manager\, David Wolff\, saw her performing on the streets of LA\, she got her record deal with Atlantic in a matter of weeks . What did they all see that even Beth sometimes didn’t? Why did three o f the most successful producer-icons in the music business\, David Foster\ , Hugh Padgem and Mike Clink\, agree to work together on her debut album\, Immortal?  They all heard the same thing: a voice that inspires you\, tr ansforms you and takes you to the very depths of the human soul.Her second album\, Screamin’ For My Supper\, with more than half the songs written solely by Beth herself\, produced the hit single\, L.A. Song (Out Of This Town). The single reached #6 in the Billboard Modern AC chart and #7 in t he Adult Top 40 chart.On the tour that followed\, she met Scott Guetzkow\, who was a drum technician\, and later became her road manager. Anytime Be th would fall down\, Scott\, her “rock”\, was there to help her up. An d\, as this bond grew\, so did their feelings for each other\, and they go t married.And when good things happen\, better things follow. Her third al bum\, Leave The Light On\, was a critical success in the U.S.\, went plati num and the single Learning To Live reached #1 in Denmark. It marked the b eginning of Europe’s love affair with her that’s still going strong.He r first live album was recorded in Amsterdam. Live At Paradiso has survive d the test of time and it is still one of the most talked-about Beth Hart performances.37 Days was recorded live with her touring band at the time. The album was recorded and mixed over a period of 37 days\; hence the titl e. It produced a #1 single in Denmark: As Good As It Gets.Not only did she get the European audience’s attention\, but also the incomparable Jeff Beck\, who invited her to tour with him as his lead singer on one of his U S tours.The production of My California led to Beth’s collaboration with lead guitar superstar: Slash. He played on the track\, Sister Heroine\, a nd then Beth co-wrote and sang the song Mother Maria\, which was released on his own album. This was the beginning of a friendship and collaboration with Slash that saw them performing together a number of times.The album Bang Bang Boom Boom\, made it to #3 in the Billboard Top Blues Album chart and shortly thereafter\, Beth was nominated for a Blues Music Award.In ad dition to Beth’s solo albums\, she has also recorded two albums with blu es icon Joe Bonamassa: Don’t Explain and Seesaw. Seesaw was nominated fo r a Grammy and Beth was nominated for a Blues Music Award for her performa nce on that album. The album\, as well\, reached #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart\, #8 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart and #47 i n the Billboard 200 Chart. The Don’t Explain album made it to #3 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart\, #22 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart and into the Billboard 200.The stage was now set for a life-changin g musical event for Beth.In 2012\, Beth appeared with Jeff Beck at the Ken nedy Center Honors to celebrate Buddy Guy and his remarkable musical legac y with a once-in-a-lifetime rendition of Etta James’ I’d Rather Go Bli nd.  What followed was one of the only two standing ovations of the eveni ng\, led by President Barack Obama and his wife\, Michelle.  If any of Be th’s demons were around that night\, a few million television viewers we re completely unaware of it.This performance also led to collaboration wit h Beth and Buddy Guy\; she sang on his new album Rhythm &\; Blues\, ano ther affirmation of Beth being regarded as one of the great vocalists of o ur times.The producer of the Kennedy Center Honors\, Michael Stevens\, and the musical director\, Rob Mathes\, saw what people have been seeing for nearly 20 years: a woman who wears her soul on her sleeve and has the pipe s to back it up. Michael and Rob decided to produce her new album\, Better Than Home.No words do a better job of summing up what this new album is a ll about\, than the lyrics to the title song:I can feel my body breathingI can feel my heart movin’ fastI am not afraid or lonelyI am not chasing the ghost of the pastBeth’s putting those demons behind her\, embracing the great things she’s done and the good things she has and looking forw ard\, because no matter how bad things got sometimes\, no matter how dark the sky\, something always drove her into the light.And this new album cel ebrates that with all that firepower she’s been generating over the year s.The track\, Mechanical Heart\, is her love song to Scott:If only I had a human touchI’d give you the love you deserve so muchTell Them To Hold O n talks about how we deal with our fears:Everyone’s looking for somethin g to holdSome kind of savior they need to be told To hold onSt. Teresa is narrated by a man in prison and reflects how recovery from her demons and afflictions required no conversion\, only renewal.Mother is it ok if I cal l you mama? My own walked away when I broke the law And standing on the br idge feeling like falling Would you pray for me mamaSo maybe Better Than H ome isn’t about running away from your past and the demons that have bee n chasing you. Maybe it’s merely about acknowledging that things weren ’t perfect\, but there’s always a better place that you can go to help you move on. This album isn’t about what’s been wrong with Beth’s l ife. Instead\, she’s choosing to find the good things that have been the re all along: accepting and loving her parents for who they really are\, a ppreciating her good husband\, facing her fears head on and ultimately fin ding ways to heal and convert that positive energy into music that moves p eople.Look at what Beth has accomplished so far in her career: hit after h it\, chart after chart\, iconic guitar legends performing with her\, top m usic producers and musicians eager to work with her\, ever-growing audienc es flocking to her shows in the US and Europe as well as newer ventures in to Australia\, New Zealand\, Russia\, Armenia\, Georgia\, to name a few.Be th will be the first one to tell you she’s not perfect.  She won’t gl oss over the truth and owns up to the damage she sometimes did to herself. But when you hear Better Than Home\, you want to tell Beth it’s all goo d. You want to say to her\, “Most people don’t even know people who ha ve reached the artistic heights you have.”And if you want to hear first- hand how someone puts the demons in her life in their place\, just listen.  Better Than Home is the best place Beth Hart has ever been. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:215@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T230000 DTSTAMP:20151123T183932Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/warren-haynes-and-the-ashes-and- dust-band/ SUMMARY:Warren Haynes and The Ashes and Dust Band DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYYou think you know someone\, and then you realize that there’s more than meets the eye.Grammy Award winning artist Warren Hayn es has been recognized as a cornerstone of the American music landscape an d revered as one of the finest guitar players in the world. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock hist ory – Allman Brothers Band\, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – his virtuosic artistry has led to thousands of unforgettable performances and millions of album and track sales. Despite all of the ground that Haynes has covere d on his musical journey\, the impressive thing is that he still has many miles to explore. On his newest solo album Ashes and Dust\, he puts forth one of his most gorgeous\, musically rich and personal albums to date. It is endlessly exciting to see one of the most brilliant minds in modern mus ic shine an entirely new light on the depths of his creativity. Ashes and Dust\, only the third studio album Haynes has ever released under his own name\, is a masterful work of art and a particularly important statement f or Haynes. The songs are immediately and clearly different from his usual style – encompassing beautiful acoustic arrangements\, a rootsy/American a soundscape and honeyed vocals that cut straight through to the soul. Alt hough many of these songs are brand new\, some of the tunes that make up t his album have been dear to Warren for years. In some cases he has been ca rrying them around for 20 or 30 years\, waiting for the right time to reco rd them.“I’ve been writing songs all my life from a more folky\, singe r-songwriter\, even Celtic direction\,” he says. “For a while\, I’ve been compiling songs that didn’t necessarily fit in with Gov’t Mule o r the Allman Brothers or even my last solo album. So this record was reall y a chance to bring a lot of that music to fruition. It’s really given m e the opportunity to take a lot of songs I love\, that didn’t have a hom e\, and build a home for them.”Given his life-long commitment to experim entation and eclecticism\, though\, it should come as no surprise that the album reveals yet another new side of his musical personality. Knowing th at he wanted to pursue a more folk-based approach on this project\, he bro ught in the New Jersey-based Americana band Railroad Earth as collaborator s.“I have a cool chemistry with those guys—they add their own personal ity to the songs\, but they’re really great at interpreting\, as well\, ” says Haynes. “We’ve known each other casually for several years\, and then at Del-Fest a few years ago\, we winged a few songs together and it went really well. A little later\, when I was opening the Capitol Theat re in Port Chester\, NY\, they joined me for part of the set. We did that with a little more rehearsal\, more preparation\, and it was a great exper ience. At that point\, I started thinking that maybe I should make my next record with these guys.”Even with a clear sense of his goals for the al bum\, Haynes and Railroad Earth still needed to explore various avenues an d possibilities. They recorded more than 30 songs\, often trying entirely different arrangements for each take or even recording late at night and n ot listening to playbacks until they reconvened the next day.Fans of jam-b and powerhouse Gov’t Mule or the most recent soul-charged incarnation of the Warren Haynes Band—or listeners who know Haynes through his 25-year affiliation with the Allman Brothers Band or his work with various extens ions of the Grateful Dead family—may be surprised to hear him working in a more song-based context. Several of the tracks on Ashes and Dust\, like “Company Man” and “Coal Tattoo\,” are links to the folk tradition of narrative writing.“I love story songs\,” Haynes says. “I was ver y influenced by the whole concept of writing songs that tell a story. When I first got bitten by the singer-songwriter bug\, when I was 14\, it was due to those people who transported you to another place and another time with their songs”Which is not to say that Ashes and Dust leaves his inst rumental adventures behind\; several songs such as “Blue Maiden’s Tale ” and “Stranded in Self-Pity” open out into more extended musical jo urneys. “In the studio\, you’re always looking for the balance between structure and focus and improvisation\, opening up the music to chance” says Haynes. “But too much of either can keep the music from being as r ewarding or as effective as it can be. Luckily my audience loves things to be stretched out. They love to hear the performance aspect. It was nice t o take a few dirt roads\, musically speaking\, and go to some places none of us were expecting.”Haynes shares that this album also brought out som e new dimensions for him as a guitarist. “My playing here is quite diffe rent from what I’ve done in recent projects. It’s showcasing a side of my musicality that’s unlike\, in some cases\, anything I’ve ever done \,” he says\, noting that he played a hollow-body D’Angelico instrumen t (“kind of a jazz guitar”) for many of the sessions. “I like to ada pt to my surroundings—to the music itself and to the musicians\, trying to choose a musical voice that fits into the overall picture a certain way . I played a lot more slide guitar than I’ve played in a long time and a lot of acoustic guitar\, things that were more directed to weaving themse lves into the fabric of this music.”One of the songs\, “Spots of Time ” (the lyrics of which include the phrase that gives the album its title )\, may be familiar to ardent Haynes-watchers. The song was written by Hay nes and Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead\, and the Allman Brothers have be en playing it on stage in recent years. He had hoped that the song would b e included if the Allmans made another studio album\, but after the legend ary band retired in 2014\, he decided to record it himself—but not befor e inviting Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge and percussionist Marc Quinones to join him in the studio.On “Gold Dust Woman\,” Grace P otter adds her unique vocal timbre. Sparking a fast friendship and instant chemistry several years ago\, Haynes and Potter have performed this song together many times on stage and this endeavor seemed like the perfect opp ortunity to document it in the studio. That chemistry\, along with Railroa d Earth’s unique instrumental interpretation\, plays out here in fine fo rm on the sole duet on the album.The presence of these world-class musicia ns and artists\, along with that of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin and famed harmonica player Mickey Raphael (who each make an appear ance here on “Wanderlust”) is yet another reason why Ashes and Dust st ands as such a personal\, ambitious document of Warren Haynes’ history. With songs that reach back to his initial fascination with music and other s that go right up to the present day\, it’s a look behind his first-rat e playing and into his enduring creative spirit.“These songs were each v ery important to me when they were written\, especially since some of them go so far back\,” he says. “They’re all visual memories and experie nces of certain time periods that I tried to capture in song. They really represent a collection of memories in my life.” LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T233000 DTSTAMP:20160223T161439Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/845/ SUMMARY:Tinashe DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYTinashe does everything on her own terms. The stunning 21-year-old singer\, songwriter\, and performer arrives with a distinct a nd dynamic vision of R&\;B punctuated by hip-hop attitude\, pop flavor\ , rock swagger\, and electronica spark. It all comes to life vividly on Aq uarius\, her forthcoming full-length debut on RCA Records. That alchemic al blend of genres can actually be traced back to her childhood in Los Ang eles. Music surrounded the budding star at home as her father's Shona heri tage filtered into daily life\, building an atmosphere conducive to creati vity and art. "My dad's family is from Zimbabwe\, and it's a very musica l culture\," affirms Tinashe. "From my earliest memories\, music was all a round me. It was part of my DNA\, and I just loved everything about it. Do ing music became my biggest goal as soon as I could sing!" Getting in fro nt of the camera for the first time\, she started modeling with the encour agement of her family. Soon\, that transformed into acting and she went on to star in her first film\, 2000's Cora Unashamed\, followed by a role in The Polar Express with Tom Hanks and a recurring spot on Two And A Half M en. However\, her hunger to make music superseded everything\, and she joi ned an all-female pop group The Stunners in 2007\, placing acting on the b ackburner for the moment. The Stunners went on to sign a major label deal and open up Justin Bieber's My World tour before parting ways in 2011. Tha t's when Tinashe's own dream came into focus clearly. "I decided to purs ue my solo career with everything I could\," she recalls. "I learned how t o record and tour while I was in The Stunners\, but it was time for me to say something personal. I always want to create art that's true to who I a m as both a person and an artist. So\, at that point\, I bought my own stu dio equipment and a camera in order to capture that. I wrote and recorded music and began releasing songs and videos online." Her first mixtape\, I n Case We Die\, dropped in 2012\, and it immediately piqued interest acros s pop culture. She burst out of the gate with a passionate\, powerful\, an d provocative style that seduced everyone in its path. Critical acclaim ab ounded\, and she unleashed her second release Reverie. In the midst of eve rything\, RCA signed her that same year. Tinashe tapped into a sound that solely belonged to her. "It's progressive R&\;B\," she exclaims. "It's not what you typically would expect R&\;B to sound like. There are inf luences from so many different genres that come together in one melting po t. I want to experiment. I want to break boundaries." 2013 saw Tinashe un veil her third mixtape\, Black Water\, and it garnered praise from the lik es of Spin\, Fader\, Noisey\, The Source\, Vibe\, and more. At the same ti me\, she holed up in the studio with the likes of Ryan Hemsworth [Grimes\, Frank Ocean]\, Dev Hynes [Solange Knowles\, Sky Ferreira]\, Clams Casino [A$AP Rocky\, The Weeknd\, Mac Miller]\, Stuart Matthewman [Sade]\, and mo re preparing songs for what would become her major label debut. Now\, the set's first single "2 On" featuring ScHoolboy Q and produced by DJ Mustar d\, solidifies Tinashe's presence. Driven by her sensual and soaring deliv ery\, it's a banging anthem that instantly charms. "I have a lot of songs that are a little more serious or emotional\, but '2 On' is meant to be fu n\," she goes on. "It's about celebrating being young\, going out\, partyi ng with your friends\, and living it up. That was my inspiration. It's got a West Coast vibe with ScHoolboy Q and DJ Mustard\, but it has my spin to o." On the other end of the spectrum\, she teams up with A$AP Rocky and s uper producer Detail [Lil Wayne] for the sharp "Pretend\," which illuminat es her range and raw talent. She reveals\, "It's about dealing with people who put on a front because it makes them feel better about a certain situ ation. That's the emotional side of my music." At the end of the day\, Ti nashe doesn't hold anything back\, and the world will get the opportunity to experience that honesty from every angle. "I dedicated my life to this\ ," she leaves off. "I'm really focused. I'm on my grind. I'm not here to p lay games. This is one-hundred percent who I am\, and I think the music sa ys that loud and clear."(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160310T230000 DTSTAMP:20151218T181543Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-word-alive/ SUMMARY:The Word Alive DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYPeople can immediately tell if you’re real. They kno w if your art is genuine\, and they’ll stick with you if they hear\, see \, and feel your truth in everything you create. Since forming in 2008\, T he Word Alive have built that sort of trust with their diehard fan base - the sort of trust that gains you followers not just for a fleeting moment\ , but for a lifetime. So\, it’s only fitting that the Phoenix\, AZ quint et’s third full-length album for Fearless Records bears the title of ‘ REAL.’Over the course of two full-length albums and an EP\, The Word Ali ve have risen through the ranks to become modern heavy music elite. They ’ve toured with everybody from Killswitch Engage to A Day To Remember in addition to gracing the stage on Warped Tour multiple times\, including a full run on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. They’ve garnered loyal pr ess support from the likes of Revolver and Alternative Press\, to musician magazines Modern Drummer and Guitar World\, as well as strong brand partn erships with Monster Energy\, DW Drums and Ibanez. Respected equally by th eir peers and fans alike for their impressive technical musical abilities and goosebump-inducing live show that has gathered force and new fans with every gig\, the band have worked hard to position ‘REAL.’ to be the a lbum that truly sees them breaking through. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160313T230000 DTSTAMP:20160226T165152Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-neck-deep/ SUMMARY:The Alternative Press Tour featuring: State Champs & Neck Deep SOL D OUT! DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets available day of show. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:256@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T230000 DTSTAMP:20160318T184640Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/march-madn3ss/ SUMMARY:March Madn3ss DESCRIPTION:18+ W/ID NO EXCEPTIONS LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160322T230000 DTSTAMP:20160223T161615Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/carly-rae-jepsen/ SUMMARY:Carly Rae Jepsen DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYOn the follow-up to her U.S. debut album Kiss—a 2012 release featuring the Grammy Award-nominated\, multi-platinum-selling bre akout hit “Call Me Maybe”—singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen brings new depth and dimension to her undeniably hooky but heart-driven breed of pop music. With a sense of pure feeling and passion inspired by classic po p records of the early ‘80s\, E·MO·TION finds Jepsen conjuring up pop ’s most thrilling paradoxes and delivering songs both carefree and intro spective\, tender and bold\, sensitive and self-assured. “The one intent ion I had going into making this album was to take my time and create some thing I was really proud of—something that showed sides of me that I had n’t ever revealed in my music before\,” Jepsen says.The result of year s of experimentation and creative soul-searching\, E·MO·TION includes le ad single “I Really Like You\,” a Billboard Top 40 hit praised as “p op perfection” by BuzzFeed and “mind-blowing\, fantastic\, catchy-as-h ell pop” by Idolator. Though Jepsen first sketched out many of the album ’s tracks on the back of her tour bus while traveling the world in suppo rt of Kiss\, she also teamed up with songwriters like Sia\, Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange)\, and Ariel Rechtshaid (Haim\, Madonna\, Vampire Weeke nd) in bringing E·MO·TION to life. When it came time to record\, Jepsen journeyed from New York to L.A. to London to Stockholm to join forces with such producers as Mattman &\; Robin (Tove Lo\, Taylor Swift)\, Greg Ku rstin (Charli XCX\, Katy Perry)\, and Carl Falk and Rami Yacoub (Ariana Gr ande\, One Direction).With its bright and shimmering layers of melody and texture\, E·MO·TION gracefully captures both the joy and risk in followi ng your heart. “A lot of the album’s about me trying to get some power back\,” Jepsen says. “I’d recently broken up with someone and moved to New York\, so it was a scary new world for me—but at the same time I felt like I was coming into my own.” And in naming the album\, Jepsen d ecided to go for a deceptively simple title. “At a photo shoot one day I was looking at the definition of ‘emotion\,’” she recalls\, “and I loved the example that went along with it: ‘She was attempting to cont rol her emotions.’ In some ways that’s exactly what I was doing with a ll these songs.”Kicking off with the slow-burning but epic “Run Away w ith Me\,” E·MO·TION begins by twisting restless longing into blissed-o ut escapism (“That song’s about being away from someone for so long an d having to make this one weekend together count\,” Jepsen explains. “ It’s totally romantic and not very real-life\, but there’s something k ind of magical in that”). From there\, E·MO·TION leads into its title track\, whose stark beats and airy synth brilliantly play against lyrics c hanneling desire and empowerment (“Tell me there is nothing I can’t ha ve and nothing you won’t do”). With “All That” (a “Best New Trac k” pick on Pitchfork)\, Jepsen offers up a lush and dreamy\, piano-laced ballad hailed by Rolling Stone as “a Paisley Park-esque slow jam remini scent of Prince’s Purple Rain classic ‘The Beautiful Ones.’” On th e breathless and hypnotic “Gimmie Love\,” E·MO·TION slips into a sen sually charged and sweetly demanding piece of retro-dance-pop. And for the moody and urgent “Your Type” (a song about “someone I was stuck in the friend zone with\, and trying to come to terms with that”)\, Jepsen uses her sly vocal play to take on the kaleidoscope of feelings inherent i n unrequited love: jealousy\, regret\, heartache\, and unbreakable hope.Th e first burst of inspiration for E·MO·TION’s heart-on-sleeve sensibili ty came to Jepsen several years ago\, after catching a Cyndi Lauper concer t in Japan. “I was really struck by the quality of the songs—how they were incredibly catchy but also so emotional\,” says Jepsen. “It seeme d like a pretty common element of ‘80s pop\, and it made me want to expl ore that dynamic in my own music.” That exploration continued during her 2014 run starring in the Broadway production of Rodgers &\; Hammerstei n’s Cinderella\, for which Jepsen earned rave reviews. “Rodgers and Ha mmerstein is so beautiful\, but you do need a palate cleanser every once i n a while\, so on my morning runs I’d listen to a lot of old-school Prin ce and early Madonna\,” she says.As she crafted the songs that would eve ntually make up E·MO·TION\, Jepsen took a pressure-free approach and all owed herself unlimited time and space to find the sound and feel that best represented her growth as an artist. “Taking so much time to work on th ese songs and making sure there wasn’t one track on the album I didn’t completely love\, I really felt like I got back to the spark that writing songs gave me back when I started making music\,” she points out. That spark first hit when Jepsen was a teenager growing up in British Columbia\ , raised on soulful singer/songwriters like Van Morrison and James Taylor. “My first attempt at a song was a letter to a boy I liked\,” she says . “It was all very amateur\, but I was hooked right away and just loved the rush of finding melodies that reflected what I was feeling.” Several years after independently releasing her first album (2008’s Tug of War) \, Jepsen landed a deal with Schoolboy Records/Interscope and soon made he r major-label debut with Kiss. Along with “Call Me Maybe”—which clim bed to #1 on the iTunes Singles charts in more than 47 countries\, sold ov er 17 million singles worldwide\, and earned Jepsen 2012 Grammy Award nomi nations for Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year—Kiss featured follow-up hit “Good Time\,” a duet with Owl City that’s now been ce rtified double-platinum.Through immersing herself in the intense songwriti ng process that yielded E·MO·TION\, Jepsen ended up having to do away wi th over a hundred songs. “Writing so many songs and then narrowing it do wn to the few that actually wound up on the album was rough in a lot of wa ys—it’s hard to kill your darlings\,” she says. “But despite all t hat it never felt like work\, because I really do love writing so much.” And for Jepsen\, the ultimate reward of all that effort lies in her conne ction to each listener. “So much of why I love those ‘80s pop songs ha s to do with their timelessness\, and the way you can so easily fit them i nto your own life\,” she says. “As much as all the songs on E·MO·TIO N are personal to me\, I really just want everyone to let them be their so ngs\, their emotions. The best feeling to me is that we can all share the same stories\, even if we don’t know each other.”(Source: Website) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:244@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160326T230000 DTSTAMP:20160322T155804Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/parmalee/ SUMMARY:Parmalee DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFrom this tiny town that’s home to a gas station\, t wo blinking yellow lights\, and a small tin- roofed barn dubbed Studio B\, country rockers Parmalee launched their long journey to Nashville. The ne ar-fatal robbery Parmalee experienced after a show would have destroyed mo st bands. But brothers Matt and Scott Thomas\, cousin Barry Knox and longt ime friend Josh McSwain didn't call it quits. Instead it reinforced their intense motivation and dedication to one another and to their determinatio n to succeed. Each obstacle that delayed Parmalee’s arrival to Nashvill e was an extra mile that allowed the groundbreaking sounds of artists like Jason Aldean and Eric Church to pave the way for the worlds of country ra dio and Parmalee’s brand of country music to meet at the perfect crossro ad. 

Parmalee’s country rock sound has its roots in the bluegrass\, traditional country\, southern rock and blues covers the guys grew up hea ring their families play. Matt and Scott Thomas grew up near Greenville\, NC watching their father Jerry front a popular local southern rock blues band. The boys watched and learned\, picking up their own instruments and jamming along with their dad's band. From this they learned how to integra te their own style into the songs they were playing. Barry Knox\, who play ed drums for the church choir\, loved what his cousins were doing and soon joined them. All that practice paid off one night when Matt and Scott\, then teenagers\, snuck into a club to watch their father perform. "The gui tar player got too drunk before the gig and didn't show\," Matt explains. "I knew all the songs so my dad called me on stage. I was in the band from that point on." Scott replaced the drummer\, and Barry learned bass in or der to secure his spot in the band. The line-up became the newly minted Th e Thomas Brothers Band. The Thomas Brothers Band cut their teeth on the l ocal club circuit and would often share the same marquee with a cover band that starred their friend Josh McSwain on guitar and keys. Josh’s upbri nging paralleled Matt\, Scott and Barry’s. Josh also traveled and played with his father who was in a bluegrass band called “Get Honked.” A fa n of Josh’s musical prowess\, Matt invited Josh to play with Barry\, Sco tt and himself. The foursome clicked immediately on stage. Their first gig was held at local watering hole\, Corrigans\, near East Carolina Universi ty where the guys went to school. From this moment in 2001 Parmalee was bo rn. The band set up camp every Tuesday and Thursday evening in the Parmel e\, NC barn they named Studio B after its original builder Mark Bryant. Th ey added an extra “e” to the band's name to make it easier for those o utside the area to pronounce it. “Tuesdays and Thursdays were the only n ights we could all get together and rehearse – the rest of the time we w ere each out working in order to fund Parmalee\,” Matt says. “Every pe rson in town could hear us practice in the barn\, so we also had to stop a t 11 p.m. to be considerate of the neighborhood." The residents of Parmel e weren't the only ones within earshot. The band developed a devout region al following based on the intensity of their live shows. But\, the guys kn ew to turn their dreams into reality they would have to leave North Caroli na. Their journey took them all over the country including New York\, Los Angeles\, and Atlanta as they tried to find their musical direction. All o f the producers\, managers\, and label representatives said the same thing : "you guys need to be in Nashville." Matt\, Barry and Josh parked their RV\, which doubled as their studio\, in the Comfort Inn parking lot on Nas hville’s famed Demonbreun Street near Music Row. For the next month the parking lot was home and office. They began writing new material and netwo rking. Their new connections led to a co-writing session with David Fannin g\, who is part of the celebrated production team New Voice with Kurt Alli son\, Tully Kennedy and Rich Redmond. "Going into these appointments\, you never know who you're going to meet or how it's going to go\," Matt expla ins. "But when I wrote with David\, we hit it off." During the same weeke nd as the infamous Nashville flood\, Parmalee and Fanning wrote “Musta H ad a Good Time” - even recording the demo in the RV’s recording “stu dio” - oblivious to the devastation that was happening to the city aroun d them. After the “Flood Sessions\,” Parmalee went into the studio wit h New Voice to record some sides\, including “Carolina\,” and “Musta Had a Good Time.” NV played the songs for BBR Music Group President/CEO Benny Brown who was impressed and asked to see a showcase as soon as the band returned to Nashville. Parmalee put together a short tour in North C arolina to fund the trip back to Music City. But after the first show\, pl ans changed. After their September 21\, 2010 show\, Josh and Barry were p acking gear in the venue while Matt and Scott were outside loading their R V when two armed men knocked on the door. The men put a gun to Matt’s he ad and demanded money. Shots were fired. Scott\, who possessed a concealed weapons license\, fired back. One of the gunmen died and Scott was shot t hree times. One bullet hit Scott's femoral artery causing him to nearly bl eed to death. "He bled out on the air flight to Charlotte\, and his heart stopped twice\," Matt recalls. "When we got to the hospital\, the doctor g ave him a five percent chance to live." Scott was hospitalized in Charlot te\, NC for 35 days - 10 of which he spent in a coma. News of the shooting spread like wildfire and the local news stations carried weekly reports o n Scott's progress. Parmalee's fans turned out in droves to show their sup port. Through Facebook campaigns and benefits they raised enough money to help cover Scott's medical bills. The Nashville community also rallied beh ind Parmalee donating autographed items and VIP packages to help cover Sco tt’s medical expenses. "We knew we had a lot of friends and fans\," Josh says. "But we found out exactly how many we had.” By February 2011\, S cott was well enough to get behind a drum kit for the first time and the b and finally performed their promised label showcase. "We wouldn't tell eve rybody how bad off I was because there was no way I wasn't going to play t hat show\," Scott says. "I was in a leg brace\, but I only had to get thro ugh six songs. Parmalee had fought for so much for so long that we decided we hadn’t come this far to stop now." Through sheer willpower\, the ban d nailed the set and landed a deal with Stoney Creek Records\, home to ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square and chart-topper Randy Houser. Loo king back on their experiences\, the members of Parmalee have no regrets a bout the path they chose. “All the obstacles and craziness we’ve been through allowed us to help find our home in Nashville\,” Matt says. "It took us going through all that to mold us\," Barry continues. "In Hollywoo d and New York we were always pushed in opposite directions. But Nashville helped us capture our sound – a sound that’s authentic to who we are as both artists and as people." “Artists like Jason Aldean and Eric Chu rch helped pave the way for our country rock sound. If you think of Jason Aldean as the rockin’ side of country then think of Parmalee as the coun try side of rock\,” Matt explains. All of Parmalee’s hard work\, dedi cation and perseverance is paying off in a big way. Country fans voted the band’s debut single\, “Musta Had A Good Time\,” #1 for 4 consecutiv e weeks on SiriusXM’s The Highway “Hot 30 LIVE” countdown and the so ng became a Top 40 hit on mainstream country radio. The fun-loving party a nthem has been featured in national sporting event broadcasts from the PGA to MLB. Parmalee was named a “Bubbling Under Artist” by Billboard mag azine (June 2013) and one of Clear Channel’s NEW! Artists to Watch in 20 13. MTV Networks also hand picked Parmalee to perform as part of its 2013 O Music Awards and the foursome recently appeared on the 4th Annual Americ an Country Awards. Parmalee recently made history when its multi-week #1 smash “Carolina” became the longest climbing single by a duo or group in the 24-year history of the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Parmalee w as also the first multi-member Country act to garner a #1 single on both t he Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/ Country Aircheck charts since Florida Georgia Line. “Carolina” was recently certified GOLD (for over 500\,000 in sales) by the RIAA. Parmalee’s debut country album\, FEEL S LIKE CAROLINA\, has earned critical praise from People\, The New York Ti mes\, USA Today\, Newsday\, Billboard and more. A 2014 semi-finalist for t he Academy of Country Music’s coveted “New Artist of the Year” award \, Parmalee recently joined one of country’s leading male vocalists\, Ja ke Owen\, on his Days Of Gold Tour as the band’s new single\, “Close Y our Eyes” climbs the country radio charts. 
(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160328T183000 DTSTAMP:20160115T174858Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein-2016-usa-tour-with-s pecial-guests-being-as-an-ocean/ SUMMARY:Silverstein 2016 USA Tour with special guests Being As An Ocean DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThe fifteen year career of Silverstein has firmly esta blished the group as an institution within an industry characterized by fl ux and mercurial vogue. Once again we are reminded that since their incept ion in 2000\, the band’s commitment to innovation remains unfaltering. Leading the rise of aggressive\, melodic punk to the forefront of our atte ntion\, the band cultivated a sound and work ethic that has brought them f rom basements and community centers in Burlington\, ON\, to main stages\, and global festivals. The success of the group’s debut full-length\, Whe n Broken Is Easily Fixed (Victory 2003)\, marks a paradigm of the musical American (Canadian) Dream\, as the band found themselves sharing both a la bel and countless stages with their musical idols. The marriage of melody and aggression on this effort and others since\, cemented the band within an influential position of their own. The subsequent success of Discover ing the Waterfront\, and Arrivals and Departures can be credited to the af orementioned zeal for innovation\, and work ethic\, culminating in a 25th spot on Billboard’s top 100\, a Juno nomination\, and alternative music fame. A Shipwreck in the Sand\, Rescue\, and This is How the Wind Shifts a nticipate and facilitate the latest from a group disinterested with creati ve complacency as Silverstein now enters yet another chapter of their deco rated career. “We have gotten better as musicians and songwriters. We wa nt to deliver better songs each time\,” Paul Koehler promises. “We hav e so much more to offer. Our last record was our best record to date and w e can do ever better this time. We’re proud of that and we’re going to work really hard to achieve it.” The journey from Burlington to over 4 0 countries manifests itself in the sounds of six full-length albums\, cou ntless EPs\, and singles- though perhaps never more saliently than it is h eard now. Some 1\,760 shows\, and over one million albums sold have yet to satiate the dynamic five piece\, nor their eager listeners worldwide.(Sou rce: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:243@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T233000 DTSTAMP:20160129T171640Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gogol-bordello/ SUMMARY:Gogol Bordello DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY“I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider\,” says Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz\,explaining the philosophy behind the band’s new album\, Pura Vida Conspiracy. Like eve rything they’veever done\, this outing is an uncategorizable blend of in ternational influences\, anchored by the gypsyrhythms Hutz grew up with in Ukraine. “Most people are looking for a box to put stuff in\,” he say s. “I try toavoid it. The message of this record is the quest for self-k nowledge beyond borders and nationalities.Every culture is a useful mask\, but it is just a mask. To get to know your actual human self\, you have t oget behind all the masks. With all the time I’ve spent in Latin America \, living and loving\, I realized I’ll neverbe Argentinean or Brazilian\ , just like I’ll never be Ukrainian. If you have true human spirit\, you can’t fit intoany genre\, nationality or culture. To be a true citizen of the world\, you can only be an ultimate outsider.”Hutz chose Pura Vid a Conspiracy as the title because it represents everything the band has be en movingtoward since they first formed over a decade ago. “We’re not a whimsical band with a whimsical messageand some languages offer things t hat others don't. As I made my way through Spanish\, the phrase ‘puravid a’ - pure life - struck me. In Spanish\, ‘pura vida’ has the gusto t hat true life should have\, as opposed towords in English\, French or Russ ian. It sums up my need of joining fragmented parts and pieces to createa worldwide consciousness. It’s what we’ve had in mind since the first s ong on the first Gogol Bordelloalbum.”The band did pre-production on 30 songs at studios in Mexico\, Paraguay and Burlington\, VT narrowing itdown to the most compelling tunes for the album. The arrangements were done on the fly\, with themusicians contributing ideas from their own areas of ex pertise. “Our sound comes from being a group ofpolyamorous musicians. Th e style comes from musicians born and raised in various elements\, like (b assplayer) Thomas Gobena’s Ethiopian meters and (Russian violinist) Serg ey Ryabtsev and (folkloricRussian accordion player) Yuri Lemeshev’s pale tte of colors. Everyone does their own thing to keep thetrain moving.”An drew Scheps\, who was the recording engineer on 2010’s Trans-Continental Hustle\, the band’s lastalbum\, stepped into the producer’s chair and helped them capture the feel of their vibrant liveperformances. “Andrew is a saint\,” Hutz says. “From the first time we met\, I felt like he was part of ourfamily. He was keenly aware of our musical evolution and e ncouraged us to encapsulate the passion andexperimental energy we’ve acc umulated in the last few years of intense world travel.”“The Way You N ame Your Ship\,” suggests a rocking boat\, with a subtle funk backbeat a nd a swaying offcenter rhythm. Ryabtsev’s violin\, the fuzz heavy guitar accents of new guitarist Michael Ward and theband’s rousing vocals add to the feel of a pirate vessel on a rampage. “The song is about the powe r ofthe word and its intent\,” Hutz explains. “Naming your ship determ ines where you go and how you getthere.” Gogol adds primal rock guitar t o the bold stomping rhythm of “We Rise Again\,” one of the album’smo st anthemic tracks. Percussionist Pedro Erazo-Segovia drops a Spanish rap into the maelstrom ofRyabtsev’s violin\, Ward’s power chords and Hutz ’s furious vocal. “This is the album’s definitive song. TheRussian p oet Yevtushenko first said that political borders are scars on the face of the planet. Like us\, hethought of himself as a citizen of the world.”I talian flavored mandolin\, a reggae pulse and scorching Russian violin dri ve “Dig Deep Enough\,” a songthat veers between blistering punk and a laid back one drop rhythm. Hutz sets its inspirational messageto a classic al melody. “Powerful melodies in classical music are often taken from fo lklore\,” Hutz says.“We’re borrowing it back\, with an added bit of Ennio Morricone.” Gogol brings a taste of country music tothe Latinized Ukrainian rhythm of “Lost Innocent World\,” with the vigorous drumming of Oliver Charles.Gogol shows its omnivorous mastery of music on “I Jus t Realized\,” a contemplative love song thatsuggests a Russian samba and features Elizabeth Sun’s sultry backing vocals\; “John The Conqueror ” ablend of spaghetti western twang and punk\; and “Malandrino\,” a Neapolitan style tune that dips into TexMex\, mariachi and reggae. The ban d’s long time goal of creating a global style of music is fully realized with the heartfelt tunes on Pura Vida Conspiracy.“What makes Pura Vida C onspiracy so strong is that\, unlike other records we’ve done that are a lsomusically polyamorous\, this one combines our adventurous spirit with a stronger rock anchor\,” Hutz says.“People ask how I had the confidenc e to attempt this task and I tell them it was not confidence. I had afeeli ng I needed to do it\, but no idea if it would work out. When we scream on stage it’s to acknowledgeall cultures are beautiful masks\, but they on ly take you so far - to a nice carnival or masquerade. Truehuman spirit is beyond culture\, that’s why my main interest is in human potential. Mus ic is a way toexplore that and you can see how it links up with the idea o f pura vida. ‘Pura vida’ is pure life\, ‘conspiracy’is word play o n the fact that most of the people in the world are so focused on everythi ng going wrongthat they fail to see the 50% that’s going right.“Gogol Bordello’s music gives me confidence to say that. It’s music that goes into the depth of now andopens the consciousness to another dimension tha t’s usually hidden from people. This accumulation ofplaying for thousand s of hours in Gogol Bordello has connected me to the energetic self\, the true humanspirit. When you preserve this feeling and transfer it into real life\, it becomes a huge part of you.”Hutz founded Gogol Bordello in Ne w York City in 1999\, after leaving Ukraine in the aftermath ofChernobyl. In keeping with his vision of creating an international groove\, he recrui ted musicians of allages\, races and cultures\, including bassist Thomas G obena\, from Ethiopia\, Russian violinist SergeyRyabtsev from Moscow and p ercussionist Pedro Erazo-Segovia from Ecuador.The band’s endless touring and critically acclaimed shows have made them international headliners.Th ese days Hutz divides his time between New York and Rio de Janeiro\, but a recent stay in Ukrainealso influenced the songs he wrote for Pura Vida Co nspiracy. “When I stayed in Kiev for months\, peoplethought it was my vi ctory lap back home. When I told them I was leaving\, they were disappoint ed that Ididn’t want to be the rock guy on Ukraine TV. Spending time in a Zen monastery and that trip back homemade me certain of my mission as an ultimate outsider.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:246@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T233000 DTSTAMP:20160317T151232Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-cult/ SUMMARY:The Cult DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFollowing a succession of name and stylistic changes\, the Cult emerged in 1984 as one of England's leading heavy metal revivali sts. Picking up the pseudo-mysticism and Native American obsessions of the Doors\, the guitar orchestrations of Led Zeppelin\, and the three-chord c runch of AC/DC\, while adding touches of post-punk goth rock\, the Cult ga ined a dedicated following in their native Britain with mid-'80s singles l ike "She Sells Sanctuary" before breaking into the American metal market i n the late '80s with "Love Removal Machine." Though they managed one Top T en in America with 1989's Sonic Temple\, the Cult were plagued with off-st age tensions and problems that prevented them from retaining their popular ity. The band split in 1995 following a pair of unsuccessful records\, but returned on an occasional basis for new records -- always anchored by voc alist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy.The origins of the Cult lie in the Southern Death Cult\, a goth rock outfit formed by vocalist Ian Astbu ry (born May 14\, 1962) in 1981. Astbury was the son of a merchant navy ma n\, which meant he moved frequently during his youth\; at one point in his childhood\, his family lived in Canada\, where the young Astbury became f ascinated with Native Americans\, who would become a recurring theme in hi s songwriting. Astbury eventually settled in Bradford\, Yorkshire\, where he met a group comprising David Burrows (guitar)\, Barry Jepson (bass)\, a nd Haq Quereshi (drums). Ian joined the group as its lead vocalist (perfor ming with the last name of "Lindsay\," which was his mother's maiden name) and had the group renamed the Southern Death Cult. At only its fifth conc ert\, the band was attracting audiences of 2\,000. In December 1982\, the Southern Death Cult released their first single -- the double A-side "Moya "/"Fatman" -- and the following month\, they supported Bauhaus on tour. Th ough the group's future was looking bright\, Astbury pulled the plug on th e band because he was frustrated with the positive articles he was receivi ng in the press. The remaining three members joined Getting the Fear\, whi ch eventually became Into a Circle\; in the late '80s\, Quereshi became a member of Fun^Da^Mental. All of the Southern Death Cult recordings were ev entually released in 1986.Following the disbandment of the Southern Death Cult\, Astbury shortened the name of the group to Death Cult and recruited guitarist Billy Duffy -- who had previously played with Morrissey in the pre-Smiths band the Nosebleeds\, as well as Theatre of Hate -- and drummer Ray Mondo and bassist Jamie Stewart\, who had previously played with Ritu al. Death Cult released an eponymous EP in the summer of 1983\; on the EP\ , Astbury reverted back to his given name. Later in the year\, Mondo was r eplaced by Nigel Preston\, who had previously played with Duffy in Theatre of Hate\; coincidentally\, Mondo became the drummer for Preston's previou s band\, Sex Gang Children.DreamtimeIn early 1984\, the bandmembers decide d to excise "Death" from the title\, fearing that the word gave them the m isleading appearance of being a goth band. Where both Southern Death Cult and Death Cult had been overtly influenced by post-punk\, the Cult were a heavy hard rock band with slight psychedelic flourishes. Dreamtime\, the g roup's first album\, was released in the fall of 1984\, accompanied by the single "Spiritwalker." Dreamtime reached number 21 on the U.K. charts. In the spring of 1985\, Preston left the group. For the group's summer singl e\, "She Sells Sanctuary\," the band was joined by Big Country's drummer\, Mark Brzezicki. "She Sells Sanctuary" became a major U.K. hit\, peaking a t number 15. During the recording of the group's second album\, drummer Le s Warner joined the group. Love\, released in the fall of 1985\, continued the hard rock direction of its teaser single and became a number four hit in Britain.ElectricFor their third album\, the Cult shuffled their lineup -- Stewart moved to rhythm guitar\, while former Zodiac Mindwarp bassist Kid Chaos joined the lineup -- and hired Rick Rubin as producer\, and the result\, Electric\, was their hardest\, heaviest record to date. The first single from the album\, "Love Removal Machine\," became a number 18 hit i n the spring of 1987\, while the album itself reached number four in the U .K. upon its April release. Later that year\, Electric gained the Cult a f an base in America\, and the album cracked the U.S. Top 40.CeremonyIn 1988 \, the group fired Chaos and Warner\, replacing the latter with Matt Sorum \; the band failed to hire another bassist. The new lineup released Sonic Temple\, which would prove to be the band's most successful album. The hit single "Fire Woman" helped propel the album into the American Top Ten\, a nd within no time\, the Cult were seen hanging out with the likes of Mötl ey Crüe and Aerosmith\, as well as supporting Metallica on the Damaged Ju stice tour. Though the group was experiencing its best sales\, it was fray ing behind the scenes\, due to infighting and substance abuse. By the time they recorded their follow-up to Sonic Temple\, Sorum had left to join Gu ns N' Roses and Stewart had quit\; they were replaced by drummer Mickey Cu rry and bassist Charlie Drayton. The resulting album\, Ceremony\, was rele ased in the fall of 1991 to weak reviews and disappointing sales.Pure Cult : The Best of the Cult (For Rockers\, Ravers\, Lovers and Sinners)Followin g the release of Ceremony\, the group took a break for the next three year s. In 1993\, the band released the U.K.-only hits compilation Pure Cult\, which debuted at number one. By summer 1993\, the Cult had a new rhythm se ction\, featuring former Mission bassist Craig Adams\, second guitarist Mi ke Dimkich (Channel 3)\, and drummer Scott Garrett. This lineup recorded T he Cult\, which was released in late 1994 to poor reviews and sales. In sp ring 1995\, the Cult disbanded\, with Ian Astbury forming the Holy Barbari ans later in the year. Billy Duffy briefly played with Miles Hunt's Vent 4 14 before leaving to pursue a solo project. In 2000\, the band's catalog w as remastered and reissued\, and Pure Cult was released in the U.S. (despi te a similar compilation\, High Octane Cult\, having appeared four years e arlier). It was followed by Rare Cult\, a six-disc box set of rarities.Bey ond Good and EvilA new Cult\, with Matt Sorum\, Martyn LeNoble\, and Chris Wyse joining Astbury and Duffy\, made their debut in June 1999 at the Tib etan Freedom Festival. This band produced the 2001 album Beyond Good and E vil before the Cult were retired again\, as Astbury joined former Doors me mbers Robbie Krieger and Ray Manzarek in the Doors of the 21st Century (la ter renamed Riders on the Storm). In 2007\, it was announced that Astbury had left the band to rejoin Duffy in a new version of the Cult\, with Chri s Wyse on bass and John Tempesta on drums. They signed to Roadrunner and r eleased Born Into This in 2008\, which they promoted over the next few yea rs on their highly publicized Love Live tour. They returned to the studio in 2011 after inking a deal with Cooking Vinyl Records and released their ninth studio album\, Choice of Weapon\, the following year.In 2013\, Duffy announced in an interview that the Cult were working on new material for 2015. However\, personnel changes put a bit of a damper on the band's plan s: After 20 years\, Dimkich left to play with Bad Religion and Wyse left f or Ace Frehley's band. Longtime friend James Stevenson took the second gui tar chair\, while Grant Fitzpatrick took over on bass to play the band's 2 014 world tour.Hidden CityJane's Addiction bassist Chris Channey came on b oard in the studio on the band's tenth studio album. With Bob Rock produci ng\, the Cult completed Hidden City in 2015. The first two singles "Dark E nergy" and "Deeply Ordered Chaos" were issued in November and December res pectively\, with a third "Hinterland\," appearing in January. The album fo llowed in February. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:240@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T230000 DTSTAMP:20160331T163127Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jewel/ SUMMARY:Jewel DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFrom the remote tundra of her Alaskan youth to the tri umph of international stardom\, Jewel has traveled a singular road as an a cclaimed singer\, songwriter\, poet\, actress and painter. The three-time Grammy nominee\, hailed by The Times of London as the most sparkling femal e singer-songwriter since Joni Mitchell\, nevertheless remains a unique an d authentic artist\, exploring fresh musical avenues for more than a decad e that have taken her from the simplicity of acoustic-driven folk to the e mbrace of rock\, pop\, country\, blues\, jazz and classical influences. To date\, Jewel has sold over 25 million albums worldwide\, enjoying a caree r longevity rare among her generation of artists. Whether alone with her g uitar or fronting a band of ace musicians\, Jewel has always been a charis matic live performer\, earning the respect of other singer-songwriters suc h as Bob Dylan and Neil Young\, who have invited her to open their shows. Her singular style and beauty continuously land her on the covers of such diverse magazines as Time\, People\, Entertainment Weekly\, Vanity Fair\, InStyle\, Glamour and Seventeen. Stuff listed her among its '102 Sexiest W omen in the World while Blender went further\, crowning her 'rocks sexiest poet. Jewels personal odyssey\, partly chronicled on her eleven-time pla tinum debut album\, Pieces of You\, comes to full flower in her new releas e\, Goodbye Alice in Wonderland (Atlantic)\, slated for release on May 2. Marking her first album in three years\, her sixth all told\, Alice is her most autobiographical work in more than a decade\, tracing her path from the extreme solitude of Alaska to the extreme joys and pitfalls of fame. I ts title also alludes to other fantasies: the fairy tales we are told in y outh about life\, love and friendship versus the more complex\, and often disheartening\, truth. With some songs freshly written\, others drawn from her astounding catalog of nearly 500 original works\, she explains\, gI s pent a lot of time sequencing this album so each song sets up the next\, l ike a novel with a beginning\, a middle\, and an end. Alice leads with th e mid-tempo Again and Again\, a paean to the challenges and compromises of romantic love\, which serves as the albums first single\, set to hit the airwaves February 27. From the achingly poignant Long Slow Slide\, listene rs are led further down a universal rabbit hole with the title track\, Goo dbye Alice in Wonderland (for which Jewel shot an impromptu\, highly perso nal video that premiered and had a limited run on her website.) Accelerat ing into third gear\, Jewel makes the most of her lyrical skills and malle able voice on Alice's middle group of songs: optimism trumping late-night worry on Good Day\, the satiric machinations of Satellite (written at age 18 when she first visited Hollywood)\, the hook-driven pop anthem Only One Too\, the equally danceable Words Get in the Way (with its subversive ple a Tell your boss you're dead / Lets get back in bed)\, and\, taking her fo ot off the gas a bit\, the plaintive on-the-road rumination\, Drive to You . Jewel recollects her youth singing in seedy Alaskan bars\, and the free -flowing style of her early\, short story/poet years in Last Dance Rodeo\, segueing into Fragile Heart\, a more up-tempo version of a song from her recent album\, 0304. Stephenville\, TX\, like Alice's title track\, is at once an ode to hindsight reality and a Dylanesque diatribe on modern cultu re. In denouement\, Jewel offers the quiet angst of Where You Are (Im a pr incess and Im locked inside a stone tower of song / Im tryin' to write mes sages on the window / How I just want to be long) and the live-show favori te 1\,000 Miles Away. Helping to make the recording process transparent\, letting the emotion of each song shine purely\, Rob Cavallo (Green Day\, Goo Goo Dolls) shared a producers role with Jewel\, who credited him with giving her what she needed to carve Goodbye Alice in Wonderland like a mas ter sculptor. We both saw the same figure inside the stone and Im grateful that he knew how to get it out\, she says. A native of Payson\, Utah\, r aised in Homer and Anchorage\, Alaska\, Jewel (born Jewel Kilcher) was the descendent of homesteaders: her mothers family old-guard Mormon\, her fat hers side Swiss futurists who immigrated before World War II. Both of her parents\, Atz and Nedra\, enjoyed making local records and performing and\ , along with her brothers\, Jewel (a moniker taken from her mothers family name) accompanied her parents on tours through native villages. At six I remember singing for Eskimos and Aleuts in remote places\, taking dog sled rides through frozen tundra\, she says. When her parents divorced\, she spent more than a half-dozen years with her father touring as a duet act\, starting at the age of eight. We sang in biker bars and lumberjack joints . If the cops were ever called\, Id hide in the bathroom till they were go ne\, she says. At fifteen she went her own way\, performing solo for the f irst time and earning a vocal scholarship to Interlochen\, a private arts school in Michigan\, where she also majored in visual art. It was here she learned guitar and began writing songs\, inspired by a love of reading at a young age. Reading made me feel connected to the world\, she explains. The writers I returned to again and again were the ones that were brutally honest\, willing to show themselves as heroic at times\, grotesque at oth ers. Anais Nin\, Charles Bukowski\, these were heroes to me. Heartfelt so ngwriting became not only an emotional outlet\, but a means of survival. D uring Spring Break one year she took a train and hitchhiked in Mexico\, ea rning money as a street-corner minstrel. I made up lyrics everywhere I wen t and eventually it turned into a very long song about what I saw around m e\, she recalls. I made it back to school two weeks later with an unformed song called Who Will Save Your Soul. She was sixteen at the time and had no idea that that song would\, a mere three years later\, become the first single from her first album\, offering not just a days meal ticket\, but meteoric success. Moving to San Diego\, a series of unfortunate events le d to living in her car and\, after it was stolen\, borrowing $1\,000 from a friend to buy a van to live in. She got her first regular gig at a coffe ehouse in Pacific Beach\, where fans soon multiplied like rabbits\, buildi ng a local cult following. Label A&\;R guys started coming as well\, an d Jewel was signed to Atlantic Records close to her 19th birthday. Her fir st record\, a deeply introspective\, live\, voice-and-acoustic-guitar\, mo dern folk collection called Pieces of You\, sold about 3000 copies\, nearl y all in San Diego\, in the nine months after its February 1995 debut. So Jewel hit the road with a vengeance\, playing four shows a day in 40 citie s. A folk singer at the height of grunge\, she was encouraged by two acts she opened for: Bob Dylan\, who actively listened to her songs and discuss ed lyrics with her\, and Neil Young\, who gave the nervous solo artist a p iece of advice at Madison Square Garden: Its just another hash-house on th e road to success. Show em no respect! Hard work and heartfelt songwritin g not to mention an exquisitely expressive voice paid off. After a year on the road\, Who Will Save Your Soul became a major hit. And with the relea se of two other hit singles\, You Were Meant for Me and Foolish Games\, al bum sales went through the roof\, as Blender magazine writes: With conside rably less fuss\, [Pieces of You] went on to exceed the sales of Nirvanas Nevermind\, moving a phenomenal 11 million units. Jewels subsequent album s steadily built her reputation and fan base. In November 1998 came Spirit \, a collection of inspirational ballads aided by sparse\, supportive inst rumentation. The next November she offered up Joy: A Holiday Collection\, blending well-loved Christmas carols with traditional spirituals and other songs\, followed in Fall 2001 by the best-selling album This Way. In June 2003\, her fifth work\, 0304\, premiered at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart \, marking both the highest-debuting and highest-charting album of her car eer to date. Describing it as a modern take on 40s dance hall music\, Jewe l brought dance beats\, synthesizer flavors and layered vocal overdubs to the album\, which included the Top Five hit single Intuition. Touring rem ains part of Jewels essence and\, through her U.S. and world tours\, she h as forged a powerful\, intimate bond with audiences around the globe. Her extraordinary voice and engaging stage presence have earned her acclaim th roughout North America\, Asia\, Australia and Europe. Among her many acco lades are three Grammy Award nominations\, an American Music Award and an MTV Video Music Award. In 1999 she was presented the prestigious Governors Award from the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy (NARAS). The award recognizes those whose creative talents and accomplishments have cro ssed all musical boundaries and have been recognized as an asset to our mu sic community. Her debut poetry collection in 1998\, A Night Without Armo r\, quickly became a mainstay of The New York Times bestseller list\, with 29 printings and a remarkable million-plus copies sold. The audiobook ver sion received the 1999 Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association. The following year saw the publication of her second book\, the intimate j ournal Chasing Down The Dawn\, a revealing chronicle of an artists life on the road. Jewels full-length home video\, Jewel: A Life Uncommon\, offer ed an autobiographical documentary rife with live performances\, archival footage of her upbringing and interviews with the people closest to her. I n 2004 came her first live DVD\, Live At Humphreys\, shot three years prev iously in San Diego\, showcasing her boundary-crossing style in an intimat e concert setting. Her songs and ethereal voice have also accompanied sev eral motion pictures including Clueless\, Batman &\; Robin\, Phenomenon \, Life or Something Like It\, Sweet Home Alabama (theme song) and Ang Lee s independent civil war drama Ride With the Devil\, where she earned criti cal praise for her acting debut alongside stars Tobey Maguire and Skeet Ul rich. Becoming a staple on television\, from talk shows to Saturday Night Live and Mad TV\, Jewel also guest starred on the NBC drama The Lyons Den\ , playing a lawyer opposite series star Rob Lowe. In 1999\, with the wisd om that deeds mean as much as words\, Jewel showed her desire to help thos e less fortunate through the establishment of a charitable foundation\, Hi gher Ground for Humanity\, to which she donates a portion of her income. M anaged by her brother Shane\, Higher Ground has assisted thousands of peop le in a dozen countries. Its main focus is the ClearWater Project\, which organizes teams of scientists and engineers to bring safe\, clean drinking water to impoverished communities worldwide: from Mexico to Africa\, Indi a to Tibet. Jewel also created Soul City Cafe\, a multi-faceted program to expose and develop new talent in a variety of artistic media. The project included Soul City Cafe ArtBeat\, a showcase for emerging musical and spo ken word artists who performed with Jewel on her 02 tour. Ruminating on a n Alice in Wonderland theme\, Jewel explains\, The record business has bee n the little bottle of elixir that said Drink me! and it has taken me on o ne hell of a wild ride. But thats a whole other story and maybe one left b est for the record to tell. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:220@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T230000 DTSTAMP:20160331T163048Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-sedaris/ SUMMARY:David Sedaris DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYWith sardonic wit and incisive social critiques\, Davi d Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The gre at skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political co rrectness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most ob servant writers addressing the human condition today.David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice\, as well as collections of per sonal essays\, Naked\, Me Talk Pretty One Day\, Dress Your Family in Cordu roy and Denim\, When You Are Engulfed in Flames\, and his most recent book \, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls\, each of which became an immediate bestseller.  The audio version of Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls is a 5 6th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album. He is the aut hor of the NYT-bestselling collection of fables entitled Squirrel Seeks Ch ipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer).  He was a lso the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Antholo gy of Outstanding Stories.  Sedaris’s pieces appear regularly in The Ne w Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.”  There are a total of ten million copies of his books in print and they ha ve been translated into 25 languages. He and his sister\, Amy Sedaris\, h ave collaborated under the name “The Talent Family” and have written h alf-a-dozen plays which have been produced at La Mama\, Lincoln Center\, a nd The Drama Department in New York City. These plays include Stump the Ho st\, Stitches\, One Woman Shoe\, which received an Obie Award\, Incident a t Cobbler’s Knob\, and The Book of Liz\, which was published in book for m by Dramatists Play Service.  David Sedaris’s original radio pieces ca n often be heard on the public radio show This American Life.  David Seda ris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Be st Comedy Album.  His latest audio recording of new stories (recorded liv e) is “David Sedaris: Live for Your Listening Pleasure” (November 2009 ).  A feature film adaptation of his story C.O.G. was released after a pr emiere at the Sundance Film Festival (2013). Since 2011\, he can be heard annually on a series of live recordings on BBC Radio 4 entitled “Meet Da vid Sedaris.”  David Sedaris’ next book will be a collection of his d iaries\, entitled Theft By Finding (summer 2017) LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:262@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T233000 DTSTAMP:20160319T231614Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cardi-b/ SUMMARY:Cardi B Hosted and Music By DJ Self DESCRIPTION:April 9th Super Star Reality Host CARDI B from LOVE and Hip Ho p New York  will be Performing Her Mixtape W LOVE. With special guest Hip Hop DJ\, DJSELF on the Set !!! Get Your tickets Now because they will SEL L OUT FAST !!!!! \;18+ W/ID ONLY LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:260@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T230000 DTSTAMP:20160311T202210Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-crusade/ SUMMARY:The Crusade DESCRIPTION:The official showcase to play the Rock 'N Derby.5 Slots Availab le! One lucky band to play the main stage. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T230000 DTSTAMP:20160125T172111Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/issues/ SUMMARY:Issues DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T230000 DTSTAMP:20160217T190839Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/america-2/ SUMMARY:America DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThe year 2016 marks the 46th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite\, America.  Founding members\, Gerry Beckley and De wey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in L ondon in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name."   America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressiv e string of hits following the success of their first #1 single.  Forty p lus years later\, these friends are still making music together\, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.America's jour ney has found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best -known tunes\, which also include "I Need You\," "Ventura Highway\," "Don' t Cross The River\," "Tin Man\," "Lonely People\," and "Sister Golden Hair " were cornerstones of 1970's Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their i mpressive catalog of hits\, listeners would discover there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of Gerry Beckle y's melodic pop rock and Dewey Bunnell's use of folk-jazz elements\, slink y Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Dan Peek's more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.America's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum\, with their first greatest hits collection\, History\, hitting four plus million in sa les--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles . Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath\; from effects-la den rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads\, America displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains.Enjoying massive success early in their career\, America earned their stripes as musical soldiers on the battlefield amidst the exc ess\, craziness and chaos of the 70's. The trio won the Grammy for Best Ne w Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick in 1974. This successful team went on to record seven albums and several Top Ten hits\, including "Tin Man\," "Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely People. "By the mid-70s\, inter-band conflicts combined with an exhaustive touring and recording schedule exacted its toll on the group. With Peek's departu re from the fold in 1977\, Gerry Beckley &\; Dewey Bunnell rose to the challenge and carried on as a duo. Shifts in sound and direction\, changes in producers and managers\, and a renewed dedication to the craft of song writing helped rocket America to the upper reaches of the pop charts in 19 82 with their smash single\, "You Can Do Magic." During this tumultuous ti me in their career\, Beckley and Bunnell immersed themselves in their craf t\, infusing a newfound maturity into their rich body of work. Their growt h as singers\, songwriters and musicians has continued into the present da y as illustrated by landmark releases such as 2000's Highway 3-disc box se t\, 2002's Holiday Harmony\, an album comprised of seasonal classics and l ive showcases\, 2007's Here &\; Now\, 2009's Live In Concert: Wildwood Springs\, 2011's Back Pages\, and 2015's Lost And Found and America: Archi ves Vol. 1.From their formative years\, America has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embra cing a rainbow of divergent cultures\, America's audiences continue to gro w\, comprising a loyal legion of first\, second and third generation fans\ , all bearing testament to the group's enduring appeal. "I think that the ingredients of the America sound are the basic fundamentals that translate internationally\," explains Beckley. "The Italians are huge fans of dance music\, but they also love a ballad--they're romantic at heart. It's the same in the Far East. A lot of times in these countries\, we see people si nging along\, and they don't really know what the words mean. Music is tru ly the international language." LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T233000 DTSTAMP:20160408T211537Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/between-the-buried-and-me-august -burns-red/ SUMMARY:BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME & AUGUST BURNS RED DESCRIPTION:August Burns Red and Between The Buried And Me are joining forc es for a coheadlineNorth American tour that kicks off on March 4th in Sayr eville\, NJ at Starland Ballroom. With additionalsupport from The Faceless and Good Tiger\, the tour will wrap up in New York\, NY on April 17that W ebster Hall.Tickets go on sale starting Friday\, January 8th at 10am (loca l time)\, with VIP Packagesincluding General Admission Ticket\, 18x24 sign ed poster\, VIP Laminate/Skip The Line Pass\,ABR/BTBAM Pintone Pin Set\, a nd exclusive tour t-shirt\, at showstubs.com/abrbtbam. Full tourrouting li sted below.The tour directly follows AUGUST BURNS RED's appearance at the 58th annual Grammy AwardCeremony where the Lancaster\, PA five-piece is no minated for Best Metal Performance for their1/4/2016 August Burns Red and Between The Buried And Me announce Co-Headline Toursong "Identity". The Gr ammy Awards ceremony will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeleso n February 15th\, 2016. The song is featured on the band's newest album Fo und In Far AwayPlaces\, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top Albums Ch art\, #9 on the Billboard Top 200\, and isavailable now on iTunes. Since t heir formation in 2003\, the local upstart from Lancaster\, PA hasevolved into one of the biggest names worldwide in the modern metal scene\, contin ually growingand connecting fiercely with a colossal legion of fans. Augus t Burns Red has spent years skillfullycrafting a balance between a ferocio usly heavy sound with empowering lyrical content\, whileshowcasing a rich surplus of inventive guitar riffs\, blistering solos\, and dynamic drummin g.BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME completed an extensive North American headlini ng tour withEnslaved\, Intronaut\, and Native Construct this past November /December in support of their latestalbum\, Coma Ecliptic. Described as "a 68minute cosmic opera that's part Stravinsky\, partQueensryche" (Rolling Stone)\, Coma Ecliptic can be purchased and previewed HERE. Following thei r upcoming coheadlining tour with August Burns Red\, Between The Buried An d Me will appear atpremier festivals across the country\, including Caroli na Rebellion\, Rock On The Range\, and more. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:234@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160419T233000 DTSTAMP:20160108T165210Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tech-n9ne-2/ SUMMARY:Tech N9ne DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYSome artists get writers block\, but for Tech N9ne\, t he ideas keep flowing. That’s why\, more than a decade after he releas ed his first nationally-distributed album\, the pioneering Kansas City rap per decided to call his forthcoming studio album Something Else. “After all this music\, you have the nerve to say to the world that you have som ething else other than what we’ve heard already\, that’s cocky\,” Te ch N9ne says. “I knew going into this album that it was going to have to be totally something else beatwise\, contentwise and featurewise. I went in on a lot of stuff.” Tech N9ne delivers on his goals throughout Somet hing Else\, a rousing collection that takes listeners on an epic journey t hrough Fire\, Water and Earth sections of the album\, a formatting tactic Tech N9ne also employed on his landmark Anghellic album in 2001 and his Ev erready [The Religion] album in 2006. “Straight Out The Gate” kicks o ff the intense Fire section of the album. Featuring System Of A Down’s S erj Tankian\, the song has political and religious overtones while highlig hting both Tankian and Tech N9ne’s talents. “Serj\, he’s a guy that takes chances with music and sounds and fuses them together and that’s h ow I feel about my hip-hop music\,” Tech N9ne says. “Our being on a so ng together\, that’s one of the biggest things that could happen. That ’s why I put it first on the album.” From there\, Tech keeps the inte nsity level sky-high with “B.I.T.C.H.\,” an acronym for “Breaking In to Colored Houses\,” a cut about his interaction with his black fans. “Love 2 Dislike Me” discusses the aftermath of a relationship gone sou r\, while “Fortune Force Field” explains how certain people are trying to keep Tech N9ne from enjoying all the fruits of his musical labor. Then there’s “I’m Not A Saint\,” Tech N9ne’s latest look at his Evil Brain Angel Heart persona. Tech N9ne embraces such personal\, evocative subject matter because it is an innate part of his artistry. “The reaso n I opened up on this album is because throughout my career\, all I’ve b een doing is being inside out\, being an open book\,” he says. “Since the album is called Something Else\, I have to let certain things loose th at I otherwise wouldn’t let loose.” The same logic applies to “Frag ile\,” a fierce collaboration with Kendrick Lamar\, ¡Mayday! and Kendal l Morgan. Here\, the artists blast uninformed critics who lack the perspec tive and qualifications to fully and accurately evaluate their craft. Tech N9ne also introduces spirited newcomer Angel Davanport on “Priorities\, ” which also features Game. As the Water section of the album arrives\ , the selections become calmer\, if only thematically. “Dwamn” introdu ces the album’s first party vibe\, while “So Dope (They Wanna)” with Wrekonize\, Snow Tha Product and Twisted Insane\, is the latest of Tech N 9ne’s posse cuts highlighting rappers who excel at rapid-fire rapping\, or chopping. “See Me\,” with Wiz Khalifa and B.o.B.\, showcases Tech N 9ne’s ability as an independent artist to conceive and execute independe nt albums with major label artists and with a major label feel. That’s a lso why this song’s lyrics focus on people overlooking Tech N9ne’s rem arkable achievements – that he’s sold more than 2 million units indepe ndently\, developed into to one of music’s most dependable touring artis ts and that he’s built Strange Music into one of rap’s most successful imprints from his hometown of Kansas City. As Something Else advances t o the Earth section\, Tech N9ne focuses on topics he hopes will make the w orld better. “That’s My Kid\,” with CeeLo Green\, Big K.R.I.T. and K utt Calhoun\, for instance\, finds Tech N9ne contemplating the recent rash of school shootings and realizing how fortunate he is that his children d id not make some of the mistakes that he did as a child. “I was just sit ting up one day looking at all these kids that do these heinous things\, t hese horrible things\,” Tech N9ne says. “I’m lucky that my son didn ’t latch on to the Blood gang nonsense that I grew up doing. He latched on to music and now he wants to rap. I’m blessed. I have to rejoice.” Tech N9ne also rejoiced on the career-defining song “Strange 2013\,” his collaboration with The Doors. Tech N9ne named his Strange Music label with partner Travis O’Guin after the icon rock group’s songs “Stran ge Days” and “People Are Strange.” As a black fan of rock and rap gr owing up in Missouri\, Tech N9ne grew up thinking he was “strange”. Ge tting to work with the surviving members of The Doors on “Strange 2013\, ” a reworking of “Strange Days\,” is one of the proudest moments of his groundbreaking career. “If it wasn’t for their fusion of music\, I would have never told Travis I wanted to call the joint venture that we have Strange Music\,” Tech N9ne explains. “That’s why ‘Strange 20 13’ meant so much to me. Now\, when I listen to it\, I smile\, like\, ‘I did that.’ They’re the ones that inspired me. It’s the thing ke eping me alive and putting my kids through college\, because I was a Doors fan.” Today\, millions of people are Tech N9ne fans. He became known as an innovative rapper in the 1990s because of his trendsetting ability t o rap at breakneck speed\, to rap backwards and\, soon thereafter\, to als o deliver riveting personal songs that examined his own inner demons\, as evidenced throughout such memorable cuts as “Tormented” and “Real Ki ller.” In the 2000s\, Tech N9ne hit the road relentlessly\, becoming one of rap’s premier touring acts. With 2012’s “Hostile Takeover 2012 Tour\,” Tech N9ne holds the title of headlining the longest continuous tour in rap history. Even with all these accolades and the impressive list of artists Tech N9ne features on Something Else\, he sounds as fresh and hungry as he did when he first started releasing music commercially more t han a decade ago. “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder\,” Tech N9ne says. “I’ve still got a lot to prove. That’s why I still rap so hard. I ’m always trying to get better and better. I’m not softening it.” T hat\, in and of itself\, is Something Else indeed. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:261@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T233000 DTSTAMP:20160419T155019Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/keys-n-krates/ SUMMARY:Keys N Krates THIS SHOW IS CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Fans &\; friends. Due to circumstances beyond anyones' contr ol\, the KNK show in Clifton Park is cancelled. We are really sorry. For n ow all tickets can be refunded at point of purchase. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160426T230000 DTSTAMP:20151207T180150Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/basement/ SUMMARY:Basement DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:266@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T230000 DTSTAMP:20160418T171607Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-webby-3/ SUMMARY:Chris Webby DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160427T223000 DTSTAMP:20160322T181544Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robin-trower-2/ SUMMARY:Robin Trower DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThe Robin Trower story started in the mid Sixties when he began his recording career in the Southend rhythm and blues band the P aramounts. But the first time Trower truly surfaced on rock’n’roll’s radar was in 1967\, with Procol Harum – house band of the Summer of Lov e. Though not on their mega-hit ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’\, he complete d five albums and many tours with them before breaking away for a solo car eer in 1971.He rates leaving ‘the best career decision I ever made’\, but admits that ‘the big break for me was Gary Brooker getting me to joi n Procol. That opened up the whole world. Without that I would never been able to go on and do what I’ve done.’Trower modelled his band on the p ower-trio blueprint of Cream and Taste\, as well as the Jimi Hendrix Exper ience. His atmospheric\, effects-laden Stratocastering brought inevitable initial comparisons with Hendrix\, but he quickly made his own mark. Robin along with the vocal talents of James Dewar\, a hard-living Scot\, whose voice will always be associated with the Robin Trower Band proved to be a musical powerhouse.Robin soon found himself outselling Procol by a conside rable factor as he tuned in to the heavier zeitgeist of a new decade\, his second album\, ‘Bridge Of Sighs’ reached the Top 10 in the States. 2 014 is the 40th anniversary of the release of “Bridge of Sighs”\, and is being marked by several celebrations\, including this tour. This collec tion of songs is in every budding guitarslinger’s reference library\, an d has Influenced a generation of musicians. The success of Bridge of Sighs gave Robin the freedom to explore musically such great collections as “ In City Dreams” and “Caravan to Midnight” ( both produced by Don Dav is) showing Robin’s maturing song writing abilities.As punk and new wave attempted to redefine the musical landscape Robin\, like many ‘classic rock’ artists of the era\, made changes musically to stay fresh and rele vant. Robin’s distinctive style of playing retained a sizeable live foll owing in the United States. In the late eighties\, Trower’s recorded out put became more sporadic. And in 1984 he split from long-time outlet Chrys alis Records.In the Nineties\, a brief reunion with Procol Harum gave Trow er breathing space to reassess the direction of his solo career. He was no w\, he concluded\, aiming to fulfil himself musically rather than shift un its. ‘For the past ten years I’ve just been making albums for my own h eart\,’ he recalled to this author in 2001. ‘The great joy of having m y own label (V12\, owned jointly with manager Derek Sutton) is that you ha ven’t got to make music to please some guy behind a desk. You can please yourself and make the music you want’…The first V12 album ‘20th Cen tury Blues’ appeared in 1994 and saw him backed by drummer Mayuyu and ba ss player/vocalist Livingston Brown. As the decade progressed\, Robin deci ded to take on a share of the lead vocals. ‘I thought to myself there ar en’t any blues artists that aren’t singers…I thought I’d give it a go. When you write songs\, you’re always gonna get a twist put onto the m by whoever sings them. When you sing it yourself it tends to come out ho w you heard it in your head when you wrote it.’With his stock still high among his fellow performers thanks to albums like 1997’s ‘Someday Blu es’\,\, the late Nineties saw him hooking up with Roxy Music’s Bryan F erry for two albums\, ‘Taxi’ and ‘Mamouna’\, plus a European tour. It was a rare chance for home-based fans to see him live as\, at this poi nt\, he was still concentrating on playing in the States.2000’s ‘Go My Way’ saw Trower sharing the spotlight with bassist/vocalist Richard Wat ts. As Robin later explained\, ‘Go My Way’ was an album he rated highl y. ‘It’s really where I live\, that kind of blues\; slightly spacey… I just like it. I like some of the other areas as well\, but that’s my h ometown.’In 2002 Robin ran into Davey Pattison at Jimmy Dewar’s funera l. The chance meeting led to ‘Living Out Of Time’\, released in 2003. It also featured Dave Bronze on bass and Pete Thompson on drums\, a rhythm section he’d worked with many years earlier. So this was ’back to the future’…but with a difference. Young blues guitarist Eric Gales had s upported Robin on a previous American tour and so impressed Trower that he wrote some songs for him. Robin and Eric never did have the chance to col laborate on recording them\, but those songs formed the basis for “Livin g out of Time”.2005 brought ‘Another Day’s Blues’\, After this\, R obin and legendary Scots rocker Jack Bruce got together to discuss remixin g two of their Eighties collaborations for future reissue\, but soon reali sed it would be more interesting to make it a hat-trick by recording a new album. The first meeting took place in February 2006. Robin and Jack’s joint venture\, ‘Seven Moons’ was revealed to the public almost two ye ars later.Recorded in trio format with drummer Gary Husband\, the result c ombined their talents more satisfactorily than its predecessors. ‘The ma in thing that changed\,’ Trower confirmed\, ‘is that we co-wrote all t he music on this record. Before\, we each brought our own songs\, but now I write the lyrics and Jack and I do the music together\; I think it’s a much better gel.’ He still regards Bruce as ‘one of my heroes from th e Sixties.’ ‘By adding what he does\, he makes the song into something much\, much larger. All those dimensions are added compositionally just b y him playing bass and putting the vocal melody to it.’The next two albu ms were 2009’s ‘What Lies Beneath’\, and 2010’s ‘The Playful Hea rt’. Both proof that Robin Trower still has the wherewithal to rock the world. Livingston Brown had heavy input into both records\, and the latter disc – recorded with the road band of ex-Gamma bassist Glenn Letsch\, P ete Thompson and Davey Pattison – is particularly satisfying. The vibe\, more contemplative than the power-rock of his early years\, and still the quality and passion is present in every single note.The 2012 set “Roots and Branches” is a revelation. This may be Robin’s finest indie relea se\, with a mix of covers - the roots - and new material - the branches. T he entire set is tribute to an artist still growing in power and dexterity \, but most of all in emotional expressiveness. The CD garnered praise fro m both sides of the Atlantic as the many rave reviews attest.The first dec ade of the current century has seen him wowing fans old and new on both si des of the Atlantic. The stadiums he filled in the Seventies may be a fond memory\, but the upside is that audiences in clubs and theatres can witne ss the magic at closer quarters.After a long absence\, Robin will return t o the stage in the US for a six week tour in October and November 2014. It will feature a trio\, Robin’s favourite line-up\, with Richard Watts on Bass and vocals\, and Chris Taggart on drums. This will be the first tour to spotlight songs from “Roots and Branches” together with many of th e audience favourites.Make no bones about it\, Robin Trower is an axeman ’s axeman. He’s been a Fender Stratocaster endorsee ever since Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre let him try one before a gig in the early Seventies\ , and now has his own signature model – an honour accorded to few. Robi n Trower live is an experience not to be missed. Whether you play guitar\, or just enjoy a brilliant soulful player\, come out and see the show. You will walk away smiling. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T233000 DTSTAMP:20160223T160752Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hellyeah/ SUMMARY:Hellyeah DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYHeadbangers\, take note! Don’t waste time concerning yourself with the band members’ impressive resumes or with dwelling on their previous work. On BLOOD FOR BLOOD\, HELLYEAH lives in the here and n ow.BLOOD FOR BLOOD is the album that HELLYEAH –featuring Mudvayne’s Ch ad Gray on vocals\, Pantera’s Vinnie Paul on drums and Nothingface’s T om Maxwell on guitar–has always wanted to make. “It’s a defining rec ord for HELLYEAH and for anyone on the fence\,” Paul declared\, describi ng the record as “focused and with a clear direction.”After roughly ei ght years\, three albums\, countless tours as headliners and as participan ts on “can’t miss” festival bills and hundreds of thousands of album s sold\, HELLYEAH is making their biggest and boldest statement yet with B LOOD FOR BLOOD. They are going for the jugular and every song on the album clamps down and doesn’t let go. They’ve exchanged some of the party-c entric\, good time sounds of past efforts for pure metallic fury and emoti onal introspection. The album sounds like a re-charged HELLYEAH\, taken up many notches.BLOOD FOR BLOOD is easily their most metallic album. It leav es a mark\, thanks to songs like the angular\, vengeful “DMF.” There ’s also “Demons In The Dirt\,” a beast of a song birthed by the sort of anger that can’t be faked\; it will leave you wondering who pissed t hese guys off. “Gift” is dirty\, rowdy rock with equal parts groove an d swagger\, but also possessed of the sort of punk rock energy that would make Motorhead fans turns their heads. Then there is moodier\, more contem plative fare like “Moth to the Flame” or “Hush\,” which connect on an emotional\, cellular level\, proving that you can be incredibly heavy in ways other than loud and fast.“We still have a love affair with this band and have a lot we want to say\,” explained Maxwell. He relished tak ing on a larger songwriting role and serving as the lead guitarist\, which you can hear in the album’s overall sound and in every note of his play ing. “That magic is there for us\, still. This is the record I’ve alwa ys wanted to make in this band\, which has so many creative forces.” Gra y also shared that changes made the members closer. “We leaned on each o ther for support and inspiration\,” he said. As a result\, the album is tight and the foundation is firm. Fans will be pleased.The band opted to w ork with an outside producer for the first time ever\, recruiting Las Vega s-based Canadian producer\, Kevin Churko for the job. “To move forward\, you have to make changes\,” said Paul\, who wrote the music in Texas wi th Maxwell before heading to Hideout Recording Studio in Sin City to put i t to tape.“I am used to being a producer or co-producer and I wanted to see what would happen if I backed up and let someone take the reigns\, lea ving me to just be a drummer\,” said Paul\, while admitting that vocals were the one area of production to which he couldn’t do proper justice. The band was happy to allow Churko to provide a fresh perspective. Given C hurko’s resume\, which is littered with names as diverse as Ozzy Osbourn e\, In This Moment and Five Finger Death Punch\, the band knew he was the man who could pull the best performance possible out of Gray. The singer h imself praised that Churko had a unique way of extracting what he wanted\, saying\, “You can be a drill sergeant and rule through intimidation or be laid back and cool\, but get it done without pressure. He rules through cool.”Overall\, the album has less of an obvious southern influence\, w ith Paul deeming it “a metal record that also has melody. It lends itsel f to a diverse group of people.”As the mouthpiece for the band\, Gray le ts out his primal scream throughout the album\, enabling him to properly a nd fully express his emotions in the music. “We want to shut people up a little\, the people who have never given Hellyeah the time of day\, for w hatever reason\,” the singer said. “Whether you want it or not\, it’ s undeniable. This [album] is an every night fistfight.” Gray shared tha t he firmly believes in music as therapy and revels in helping the band’ s fans achieve catharsis with the music they have created.He acknowledged the fact that the album is devoid of the party anthems that previously pop ulated the Hellyeah catalog. “There is not a party song on this record\, which we are kind of known for\,” he said. Gray continued “As much as I love those songs\, they put us in a certain box that I’ve never been comfortable in since I’m not always like that.” Instead\, Gray and his bandmates wanted to show a depth\, breadth and range of emotions and styl es.It was important for Gray to craft songs that were heavy on multiple le vels at the same time. His approach was that heavy doesn’t always mean a s fast and as loud as possible. He said\, “For me\, personally\, I was g oing through my emotional checklist\, and how I wanted to be heavy both ag gressively and emotionally. I need that balance.” For example\, the merc urial “Moth To The Flame” examines our base\, animal instincts and dri ves. Despite knowing something is bad for you and will burn you\, you stil l can’t pull yourself away from it.“Black December” turns a critical eye on the year-end holiday season\, and more deeply\, the sadness that c an permeate the end of the year. “It’s a deadly month and depressing\, ” Gray explained. “It’s a hard month to get through with all the bul lshit and commercialization. John Lennon and Dimebag Darrell were killed i n December – that’s like taking away things I need to live. I can’t celebrate this whole December vibe.”For his part\, Paul labeled his drum ming on “Say When” as some of the most challenging of his career\, goi ng so far as to say he hasn’t played like this since Pantera’s 1994 op us Far Beyond Driven. “It’s so off the chain\, and I will be worn out every night when I play it\,” the kit minder said. While that may be bad for Paul\, it’s a very good thing for metal fans.Maxwell also points to the more mainstream rock element of “Hush\,” which brings a sense of community to those who have had turbulent upbringings. The song is success ful “at being heavy while being uplifting.” That’s not easy to do\, but HELLYEAH make it seem and sound easy.BLOOD FOR BLOOD marks a new chapt er for Hellyeah. They pushed themselves to new limits\, dared to embrace c hange and to take risks with their music by just doing what comes naturall y. Gray said it best: “The more you listen to it\, the more it will open up to you.”Go ahead. Open the door and crank the knobs on Hellyeah’s BLOOD FOR BLOOD. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:271@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160504T230000 DTSTAMP:20160413T164503Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/borns/ SUMMARY:BØRNS DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYGrowing up in coastal Michigan\, Garrett Borns moved f rom one inspiration to another. His first artistic love was visual arts an d then came music thanks to an eccentric piano teacher. At the age of fift een BØRNS attended the prestigious summer program at Interlochen Center f or the Arts to study filmmaking while writing songs on the side with the m usic majors. Playing local gigs through high school and college\, BØRNS e nded up in a secluded treehouse home in the Los Angeles canyons where he w rote his debut Candy EP\, a set that filters the singer’s naturally mood y\, sensual sound through “an explosion of sunlight\,” as he puts it. BØRNS’ single “Electric Love” is taking over radio airwaves and gar nering praise from the media. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:250@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T230000 DTSTAMP:20160505T032430Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/otep/ SUMMARY:OTEP THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. TICKETS CAN BE REFUNDED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENC E. ALL TICKETS CAN BE REFUNDED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:251@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T230000 DTSTAMP:20160318T181840Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/888/ SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYDan Tyminski &\; Ronnie Bowman are acclaimed musici ans and vocalists in their own rights\, and combined are a performing forc e. They have recorded and performed together on countless occasions over t he years\, most notably during their time as members of the award-winning group\, the Lonesome River Band. Together or separately\, their list of ac hievements is impressive. Since 1994\, Tyminski’s instrumental skill and burnished tenor have been key components of Alison Krauss and Union Stati on\, one of the most successful bluegrass bands of the modern era. Yet he may be most recognized as the singing voice of George Clooney in the hit f ilm\, O Brother\, Where Art Thou? Bowman’s musical reach also includes a stellar list of songwriting credits for artists including Lee Ann Womack\ , Kenny Chesney\, and Bill Gaither\, as well as Brooks and Dunn’s #1 sma sh\, “It’s Getting Better All the Time.” Collectively\, Dan and Ronn ie have been awarded the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Mal e Vocalist of the Year award seven times. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:252@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T230000 DTSTAMP:20160502T170600Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-riddle-box-tour-featuring-in sane-clown-posse/ SUMMARY:The Riddle Box Tour Featuring: Insane Clown Posse DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:255@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T223000 DTSTAMP:20160516T164346Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/whitechapel-2/ SUMMARY:Whitechapel DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYReturning with the fifth full-length of their decimati ng career\, there is no stopping the juggernaut that is Whitechapel. Our E ndless War is the culmination of everything the Knoxville\, Tennessee sext et have worked toward since their inception. A ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality\, it is also by far their most streaml ined\, atmospheric\, and emotionally powerful release\, pushing every aspe ct of their sound to the next level. "The record grasps everything that we 've done thus far\," states guitarist Alex Wade. "It's got some of the ele ments from Whitechapel (2012)\, but also some from A New Era Of Corruption (2010) and This Is Exile (2008). It brings back the blastbeats and really aggressive sounding stuff from those earlier records\, but it also has a lot of layers and some slower\, more groove-oriented songs\, which have be come a big part of what we do." Having progressed with every record\, on Whitechapel the band took a stylistic leap forward\, garnering a whole arm y of new fans and greater critical respect in the process. Looking back on the record Wade is grateful for the doors it kicked down\, but refusing t o ever be satisfied has served as a profound motivator in the band's evolu tion. "Whitechapel is a record that we all loved and put a lot of effort i nto\, and I believe that was the beginning of us maturing our sound. But\, two years later I feel that there were only four or five really good song s on there\, while on Our Endless War I feel like every song is a great so ng. There's no filler\, there's nothing there for the sake of it\, and I s tand behind everything we put into it." This determination is immediately apparent. Having started to "seriously" write in February of 2013\, the al bum was a year in the making\, the band letting the writing develop organi cally while putting everything under a microscope\, working harder on perf ecting every song than they ever had before. "As we get older we're learni ng how to write better songs. Earlier on in our career there was a lot of piecing riffs together\, but now we sit back and really analyze every aspe ct of what we're doing on a song\, and I think that shows." For vocalist Phil Bozeman\, Whitechapel opened doors for the band to truly come into th eir own. "Since putting out that record we felt as if we weren't held back by what people expected us to write. The best thing a band can have is di versity and show you can be talented no matter what type of music you're w riting or performing\, and that record did that for us." Accordingly\, Our Endless War is indeed diverse\, each song occupying its own space while c ontributing to the overall feel of the record. Opening with brief brooding instrumental "Rise"\, anyone concerned that the band might be lightening up will swiftly be silenced as the title track tears them a new one\, for the first time introducing a visceral thrash element to their sound. "We'v e always had really fast parts\, but that's a genre of metal we've never t apped into. Zach (Householder\, guitar) is a huge thrash fan and brought t hat riff to us. We put a lot of effort into really bringing these lively t hrash elements to the record\, if we were going to do it we were going to do it right\, but our way\, and I think we pulled that off." Demonstrating they do every bit as much damage no matter what tempo they play at\, the mechanical horror of "Let Me Burn" is one of the biggest songs the band ha ve put their name to\, while six-minute closer "Diggs Road" sees them scal ing some seriously epic heights. "We wanted to make these songs as big as we possibly could\, and we really focused on what's going to sound great w hen played live. A lot of people first hear us live\, and we want songs th at are not only going to sound good on the record." Famed for their three- guitar lineup\, the band have always packed a crushing sonic punch\, but o n Our Endless War they take greater advantage of this than previously. Fre quently\, the seven-stringers build dramatic\, incredibly heavy walls of t hrilling noise through interweaving their parts\, making for a sonic richn ess that pulls listeners even further into the songs. "On A New Era and Ex ile we had that kind of old school metal mindset: two guitar tracks\, bass \, drums\, vocals - here it is\, let's go. That changed on the self-titled record. We started not being afraid to really utilize the three guitars\, and on the new record we didn't hold back on giving songs a lot of layers and textures to create something that is not only heavy but has a real de pth to it." As with all of Whitechapel's releases the heaviness does not just stem from the music but Bozeman's lyrics\, showing characteristic div ersity across the record's ten tracks. "The Saw Is The Law" shows defiance in the face of the band's detractors\, while the futile loss of hope of a n average man is explored in truly unsettling fashion on "Let Me Burn". He attacks the manner in which technology has overtaken contemporary life on "Worship The Digital Age"\, and on "Diggs Road" he unflinchingly delves i nto the struggles and suicidal thoughts stemming from losing his parents a t an early age. As varied as they are\, all of these themes are united by the title of record. "Our Endless War refers to every type of war. World w ar\, personal war\, life is war\, no matter if you're happy\, sad\, depres sed or emotionless. You have to fight every day to live no matter if it's a small or large-scale problem\, whether it's an easy battle or a hard one ." When it came to tracking the album the band considered no one beyond M ark Lewis\, who helmed Whitechapel. "Making the self-titled record went so well\, we loved the way it came out\, our label loved the way it came out \, and our fans kept telling us that it was our best sounding record so it would have been stupid not to work with him again!" Wade laughs. "We're a ll close in age\, so it's not like working with an older producer where we may be a little scared to speak up about things. With Mark we're all on t he same page\, making it really easy to work together\, and the whole proc ess went so smoothly." For the artwork\, the band turned again to Aaron Ma rsh\, who supplied Whitechapel with its stark\, arresting imagery\, but ag ain they wanted to push things to the next level. "With the sound maturing we felt like the artwork needed to reflect that. We also introduced a new logo - our old logo is classic Whitechapel\, and that's not something we plan on getting rid of\, but as the band grows and changes we felt like we needed the logo to represent the maturity of this new Whitechapel." With a lot of touring ahead of them\, maintaining their hard working ethic tha t will see them whipping crowds into a frenzy the world over\, there is ar guably no metal band out there right now able to play to such diverse crow ds as Whitechapel. Having previously drawn rabid crowds on both Warped Tou r and Summer Slaughter\, in 2013 they supported UK metalcore mob Asking Al exandria and label mates Gwar\, causing a stir with both bands' audiences. "That we can play to a lot of different demographics is one of the things I'm most grateful for. We can play to the fourteen to eighteen year old A sking Alexandria crowd\, and then we can play to the mid twenties to mid f orties Gwar crowd. It's always been like that\, and that's an amazing thin g\, because it strips us of the kind of limitations a lot of bands face. W hitechapel opened a lot of doors for us and we want to open a whole lot mo re with this new record. This is the best we've ever been\, and we don't w ant to let anything stand in our way."(Source: Facebook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T190000 DTSTAMP:20160420T150518Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/justin-hayward/ SUMMARY:JUSTIN HAYWARD DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYHaving chalked up nearly fifty years at the peak of th e music and entertainment industry\, Justin Hayward’s voice has been hea rd the world over. Known principally as the vocalist\, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues\, his is an enduring talent that has helped t o define the times in which he worked. Over the last forty-five years the band has sold fifty five million albums and received numerous awards. Comm ercial success has gone hand in hand with critical acclaim\, The Moody Blu es are renowned the world over as innovators and trail blazers who have in fluenced any number of fellow artists. Justin is honoured with the Moody B lues on the Rock Walk Hall of Fame on Sunset Boulevard.Born and brought up in Swindon in the UK\, Justin’s interest in music started early when he was five years old and his grandfather bequeathed him his large collectio n of 78 rpm recordings. “It opened a world of imagination to me\,” say s Justin. Having taught himself to play the ukulele\, he soon progressed t o guitar and by his early teens he was playing in local groups. Upon leavi ng school at 17 he answered an advertisement in Melody Maker newspaper and successfully auditioned for UK Rock and Roll hero Marty Wilde. “I got t he job playing guitar for Marty – it was a dream come true for me”. Ju stin credits Marty with encouraging him to become a songwriter\; he made s everal recordings with Marty’s ‘Wilde Three’ and also appeared with them at the London Palladium. They remain close friends to this day: “Ma rty is still my hero”.Having started the ball rolling as a songwriter in his own right with a couple of solo singles\, he joined the Moody Blues i n the summer of 1966. Hitting his stride immediately with the single ‘Fl y Me High’\, he followed it up with the classic hit songs ‘Nights in W hite Satin’ and ‘Tuesday Afternoon’ from the seminal album ‘Days o f Future Past’. This album went on to become a favourite of the NASA ast ronauts and was taken aboard the Atlantis shuttle space craft by Chief ast ronaut "Hoot" Gibson on many missions.This purple patch showed no sign of abating as Justin created other classic\, era and genre-defining hits ‘Q uestion’\, ‘The Voice’\, ‘I Know You’re Out There Somewhere’ a nd ‘Your Wildest Dreams’. These laid the foundation for the incredible success story of the Moody Blues – as well as his solo work - which con tinues to this day.When the Moody Blues took a break from touring in 1975\ , Justin worked on the Blue Jays album\, followed by the hit single ‘Blu e Guitar’ (recorded with the members of 10cc). Although the Moodies cont inued to record and tour at the highest level\, Justin also found time to create several solo albums: ‘Songwriter’\, ‘Night Flight’\, ‘Mov ing Mountains’ and ‘The View From the Hill’.Proving that he could wr ite massive hits outside of the Moody Blues\, Justin hit the Top Ten globa lly in 1978 with ‘Forever Autumn’ – created for Jeff Wayne’s ‘Wa r of the Worlds’ album. Becoming\, even for a writer of his stature\, a signature song\, this was the spur to him taking to the stage – for five years\, from 2005 - 2010\, and starring in the spectacular live stadium p roduction.In the 1980s he was made a member of the famous ‘SODS’ (The Society of Distinguished Songwriters) and in 2012 he was elected ‘King S OD’. He also collaborated in 1989 with Mike Batt and the London Philharm onic Orchestra and recorded the album ‘Classic Blue’.In March 1997 Jus tin was chosen as the subject for the TV show ‘This Is Your Life’ in t he presence of many of his friends including Marty Wilde\, Lionel Bart and astronaut “Hoot” Gibson.In 2005 he was presented with ‘The Golden N ote’ award from ASCAP\, the top honour for a British writer\, and he has appeared in Nashville regularly with other songwriters in showcase events . In 2013 The Performing Rights Society in the UK awarded him his second I vor Novello statue for ‘Outstanding Achievement’.Whilst releasing solo albums and DVDs and working on many different projects\, including new so lo recordings\, Justin continues to tour with the Moody Blues all across t he world. Justin records in Italy and France of which he says\, “Spendin g time making music in a beautiful place with your friends is every songwr iter’s dream”. His latest album of new songs ‘Spirits Of The Western Sky’ - for Eagle Rock - was followed by several solo tours\, and most r ecently a ‘live in concert’ DVD ‘Spirits…Live’\, which reached N o1 on the Billboard Video chart. “My acoustic solo tours give the perfec t balance to the big production of the Moody Blues concerts. I’m so luck y to have both”. His live solo show is currently being shown all over th e USA on PBS TV.He is touring the UK\, Europe and the USA in 2015 with The Moody Blues\, and as a solo artist - accompanied by Mike Dawes\, one of a new generation of young exceptional and gifted guitar players.“I have s pent most of my life\, so far\, on the road”\, says Justin. “Playing l ive and creating a small piece of magic in a room is like a drug to me\, o ne that I never want to give up”. His is a talent that has helped soundt rack more than a generation and created a legacy that remains undimmed. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T230000 DTSTAMP:20160311T180814Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rock-n-derby/ SUMMARY:Rock 'N' Derby DESCRIPTION:LINE UP:Five Finger Death PunchLamb Of GodClutchParkway DriveWo lfmotherPopevilScott StappWild ThroneRed Sun RisingSchismMORE TBA!!!! LOCATION:Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, 69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States GEO:42.9064312;-73.59009500000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, S chaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Schaghticoke Fairgrounds:geo:42.9064312,-73.59009500000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:258@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T230000 DTSTAMP:20160311T181124Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rock-n-derby-2/ SUMMARY:Rock N Derby DESCRIPTION:LINE UPA Day To RememberHalestormAnthraxChevy MetalExtremeMemph is May FireWe Came As RomansAll That RemainsThy Art Is MurderStray From Th e PathMORE TBA!!! LOCATION:Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, 69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States GEO:42.9064312;-73.59009500000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, S chaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Schaghticoke Fairgrounds:geo:42.9064312,-73.59009500000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:259@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T230000 DTSTAMP:20160311T182101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/910/ SUMMARY:Rock N Derby DESCRIPTION:LINE UP:ShinedownCoheed and CambriaMegadeathSixx: A.M.GhostColl ective SoulSevendustDokkenTriviumLike A StormCurrentsMore TBA!!! LOCATION:Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, 69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States GEO:42.9064312;-73.59009500000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=69 Stillwater Bridge RD\, S chaghticoke Fairgrounds\, NY\, 12154\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Schaghticoke Fairgrounds:geo:42.9064312,-73.59009500000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T233000 DTSTAMP:20160413T164549Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primal-fear-luca-turillis-rhapso dy/ SUMMARY:Primal Fear & Luca Turilli's Rhapsody DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY Primal FearPrimal Fear was founded in October 1997 by singer Ralf Scheepers and Mat Sinner. Scheepers and Sinner have been cons tants in the heavy metal scene before the band was founded. Ralf Scheepers sang in the bands Tyran Pace\, F.B.I. and the internationally successful band Gamma Ray. After a gig with his Judas Priest cover band Just Priest i n which Mat Sinner and Tom Naumann helped out the idea arose to found Prim al Fear. They signed a record deal with Nuclear Blast Records in late 1997 . Their debut album Primal Fear was released in February 1998 and entered the German LP charts at place 48 thus making it one of the highest chart e ntries of a debut album in German metal. The same year they toured with me tal veterans Running Wild and HammerFall.In July 1999\, the 2nd album Jaws of Death was released. Shortly after its release guitarist Tom Naumann le ft the band due to health problems. During the tour through Europe\, Brazi l and Japan he was replaced by Alex Beyrodt. In January 2000 Henny Wolter joined the band as a permanent replacement. In early 2001 the third album Nuclear Fire was released. At the following world tour the band played in the US for the first time and were guests at the Metal Meltdown Festival a nd the Milwaukee Metalfest.The next album Black Sun was released on April 29\, 2002 and entered the German LP charts at place 55. Halford-Guitarist Mike Chlasciak contributed the guitar solos for the songs "Fear" and "Arma geddon". The highlight of the following double-headliner tour with fellow band Rage was a gig at the Scala in London. The same year Henny Wolter lef t the band and was replaced by the returning Tom Naumann. With this line-u p the band again toured through Brazil and ended the Black Sun tour. In Ap ril/May 2003 the band participated in the "Metal Gods" tour together with Rob Halford\, Testament and a few other bands and toured through the US an d Canada. During the Tour drummer Klaus Sperling was replaced by Randy Bla ck. After the tour\, Randy joined the band permanently.In February 2004\, the 5th album Devil's Ground was released and entered the German LP charts at place 67. April of the same year the band started another world tour i n which the band toured through Europe\, Japan\, the US and South America including one of the band's biggest hits "Metal Is Forever". Directly afte r the tour the band recorded their 6th album Seven Seals in Vancouver and Stuttgart. It was released in Fall of 2005 mixed by Mike Frazer in Vancouv er. To promote the album the band went on Europe and Japan tour together w ith fellow Power Metal band Helloween.In July 2006\, the band surprisingly left Nuclear Blast Records and signed a long-term contract with Frontiers Records. As a "parting gift" Nuclear Blast released the best of compilati on Metal is Forever.In February 2007\, during the recordings for the next album New Religion the band decided after long discussions about the futur e of the band that Henny Wolter will return as 2nd guitarist and Tom Nauma nn will leave the band. The album was finished under the direction of prod ucer Mat Sinner and engineer and co-producer Charlie Bauerfeind and was mi xed by Roland Prent in the Galaxy Studios in Belgium. It was released in S eptember 2007 and entered the German LP charts at place 60. They started t heir New Religion tour as co-headliner of the sold out Power Prog VIII fes tival in Atlanta\, US. Afterwards they toured together with U.D.O. through Europe. They continued the tour in January 2008 due to the band's 10th bi rthday and once again toured through Europe.Early March 2008\, the band an nounced that longtime guitarist Stefan Leibing had left the band because h e wants to spend more time with his family and his business. On future rel eases and tours he will be replaced by an excellent Swedish guitar wizard Magnus Karlsson\, who already contributed 2 guitar solos for the New Relig ion album. In December 2008 the band entered the House of Music Studios to record their next album 16.6. They say that "the music includes a lot of the vibe of our very first albums" and that "a new Primal Fear album alway s contained some new musical challenges\, real surprises". The Album was r eleased on May 22 in Europe and June 9 in the US. The Video for the song S ix Time Dead (16.6) has premiered on May 8 on the band's official MySpace channel. The Album reached No.46 on the German\, No.52 in Swedish and No.2 8 in the Japanese album charts. The band started their longest tour ever i n South America\, North America\, Canada\, Europe and Japan to promote the ir new album. A new live CD and DVD was recorded during every leg on the t our. In 2010 the band spent their longest time on the road in North Americ a tour\, followed by another European Tour in September–November 2010.On 8 July 2011\, the band announced their next album Unbreakable. The album was released on January 20\, 2012. The band toured extensively throughout 2012 in support of the album on the "Metal Nation" tour\, of which the Eur opean leg included dates in Italy\, Germany\, Brazil\, Chile\, Argentina a nd Bolivia among others. The band also played several more shows in 2013.O n May 20\, 2013\, it was announced on the band's official website that the y would begin recording their next album the following day.On October 4\, 2013\, Primal Fear announced their new album called Delivering the Black. It was released on January 24\, 2014 by Frontiers Records. The band is cur rently on tour in support of the album. Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody The cre ators of CINEMATIC METAL are finally back with their most outstanding reco rd: »Prometheus\, Symphonia Ignis Divinus«\, which is set to be released on June 19th (EU)\, June 22nd (UK)\, June 30th (US) by Nuclear Blast Reco rds.The album was composed and produced once again by Luca Turilli\, respo nsible as always of all the orchestral and choral arrangements. It was rec orded and mixed at the Backyard Studios of Sebastian Roeder (Bonfire a.o.) and mastered by Christoph Stickel (Michael Schenker’s TEMPLE OF ROCK a. o.) at MSM studios.Seven months of composition\, three months of productio n\, over 50 days of mix\, two choirs\, several special guests\, including Ralf Scheepers (PRIMAL FEAR)\, Dan Lucas (KARO) and David Readman (PINK CR EAM 69). Including 70 minutes of epic music\, sounding cinematic\, bombast ic and dramatic as never before\, the new RHAPSODY masterwork will lead th e listener to an emotional and memorable journey between quantum gates\, p arallel dimensions\, myths and legends hiding cosmic truths\, ancestral se crets and spiritual revelations.And this time it was not enough for the ba nd to simply sound CINEMATIC. It came the time for RHAPSODY to finally “ look” CINEMATIC too. Therefore\, the new cover artwork and the album boo klet\, introducing the new cinematic graphic style of the band\, were real ized by the well-known amazing artist named Stefan “Heile” Heilemann ( EPICA\, LINDEMANN a.o.). \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:267@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T233000 DTSTAMP:20160323T153810Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eagles-of-death-metal/ SUMMARY:EAGLES OF DEATH METAL DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYEagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Pa lm Desert\, California\, formed in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name\, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. The story goes that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to th e death metal genre. When he played a song by the Polish band Vader and ma de a claim that the song was within the death metal genre\, Homme then ref erred to Vader as "The Eagles of Death Metal". After hearing this phrase\, he wondered what a cross between the Eagles and a death metal band would sound like. With that\, the band was born. \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T233000 DTSTAMP:20160112T164704Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-concrete-confessional-tour-f eat-hatebreed/ SUMMARY:The Concrete Confessional Tour Feat: Hatebreed DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYLegacies become forged through consistency. Relentle ss reliability is intrinsic to longevity in the music business—or any ot her business for that matter. No giving up is allowed. No promise can go u nfulfilled. If people can depend on you\, they'll believe in you and stick with you until death. Since forming in 1994\, Grammy award-nominated hard core and metal stalwarts Hatebreed have constantly crushed with every subs equent album. Their six full-length effort and first for Razor &\; Tie\ , The Divinity of Purpose\, proudly upholds that tradition cast in almost two decades of blood\, tears\, and flames. It's everything fans have come to expect from the Connecticut-based quintet—Jamey Jasta [vocals]\, Chri s Beattie [bass]\, Wayne Lozinak [guitar]\, Frank Novinec [guitar]\, and M atthew Byrne [drums]—and more. Be prepared to witness their flame rise high once again… The Divinity of Purpose began to take shape in 2010. The band had welcomed back original guitarist Lozinak for 2009's covers se t\, For the Lions\, and their self-titled fifth effort the same year. Duri ng a two-year tour cycle\, they expanded their global stamp through perfor ming to rabid crowds in Southeast Asia\, Eastern Europe\, and South Americ a. In addition\, they ravaged the U.S. and Europe alongside the likes of F ive Finger Death Punch and Lamb of God as well as on the Rockstar Energy D rink Mayhem Festival twice. However\, they collectively decided to amp eve rything up for album number six. "We were going for a bigger sound\," aff irms Jasta. "We reintroduced Wayne on the last album. He'd never been on a full-length record with us\, and it felt like we had to prove ourselves a gain. We also tried to do things outside of our comfort zone musically on Hatebreed. This time around\, we played to our strengths as a band and gel led incredibly. The riffs had to be really heavy\, memorable\, and catchy. The rhythms needed to be pounding. I went back into drill sergeant mode v ocally. I focused on saying what I had to say and got in and out. The musi c makes its point and leaves its mark. It's a tight snapshot of the last t wo years." In order to capture that snapshot\, the group focused its assa ult during an intense and rigorous period of pre-production at home. Maint aining an impressive work ethic\, they spent time honing their patented so und into an even more uncompromising and unbreakable beast. Co-produced by the band\, Zeuss [Suicide Silence\, All That Remains]\, and Josh Wilbur [ Lamb of God\, Avenge Sevenfold]\, The Divinity of Purpose sees Hatebeed at their most fierce and fiery. Take the first single "Put it to the Torch. " An avalanche of guitars pummels alongside staggering rhythms and a disti nct bass wallop. Jasta roars with uncontainable intensity proclaiming\, "H ere's your apology. Here's to burning out and here's to fading away. Fuck you both. I just put it to the torch." About the song\, he divulges\, "We didn't want to reinvent the wheel\, but we wanted to make something heavy and aggressive with an old school vibe. We've faced an unusual amount of toxic energy over the past couple of years. It's important that you turn t hat negativity into a positive. That's always been the message of the band from day one. We can bottle that negative energy and use it as fuel. Some times\, it gives you that push." Speaking of a "push\," "Honor Never Dies " steamrolls ahead with a propulsive riff and inspirational reflection on those who have served America. With a massive hook and deep meaning\, it's also a fitting tribute to any fallen hero. "Those lyrics came about righ t after my grandfather passed away\," Jasta explains. "When I visited him in Veterans Administrative Hospital back in Connecticut\, I'd see all of t hese vets &\; war heroes with purple hearts and other commendations hos pitalized. The nurses told me a lot of those guys never get visitors. Some die alone in a hospital bed with no family or anyone else around. I'd spo ken to some of them before my grandfather died. Luckily I got to be with h im before he passed. I had to put that feeling into a song and now some of what I’ve taken away from that experience lives on through this. It’s not just about our vets or my gramp but anyone who does something in serv ice of others\, they may not get the glory but their honorable actions liv e on through the people they help." The title track also encapsulates som ething very crucial to the Hatebreed ethos within the framework of another explosive anthem. The frontman confesses\, "Music has always been my pur pose. When I became a father\, my life had new purpose. Sometimes\, you fi nd an initial purpose\, and then you find a new purpose as you grow as a p erson. When you find something you love that gives you fulfillment\, it ca n be an almost divine experience. That's where we are going with this." I n 2012\, they also found the perfect partner to release the album in Razor &\; Tie. Hatebreed instantly felt home on their roster. "Heavy music i s in a great place right now. There's a groundswell coming\, and Razor &am p\; Tie understands that and is on the cusp of it. They're all people we'v e been friends with too. It's onward and upward for us right now." It's b een a long road to The Divinity of Purpose. Along the way\, the band racke d up sales of over 1.1 million records worldwide. They garnered a Grammy A ward nomination for "Best Metal Performance" for "Live for This"\, and the y've appeared at prestigious festivals including OZZfest\, Download\, and Wacken Open Air multiple times. Among numerous chart successes\, their fir st-ever live DVD\, Live Dominance\, debuted at #1 on the Billboard DVD cha rt\, while Hatebreed hit #4 on the Billboard Indie chart. Right now\, Hat ebreed's heart is beating stronger than ever\, but that's nothing new. "Ha tebreed has always meant the same thing to me\," he concludes. "We maintai n that anger and frustration\, but it's not aimless. There's positivity to releasing that energy. It has a cyclical power. The fans that really vibe off it created everything we have. We’ve done things we dreamt of as ki ds because of our hard work and because the fans have gotten us to this gl obal level. They give us purpose to make the most impact with our records that we can." It's another chapter of Hatebreed's legacy. (Source: Faceb ook) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T230000 DTSTAMP:20160307T164134Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wombats/ SUMMARY:The Wombats DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYWithin the butterfly-breaking cogs of the music indust ry\, big numbers can bring big problems. And The Wombats’ numbers got bi g\, fast. A platinum album with their 2007 debut ‘Guide To Love\, Loss A nd Desperation’. Over 300\,000 combined sales of their indie dancefloor smashes ‘Kill The Director’\, ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ (win ner of the 2008 NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler)\, ‘Backfire At The Disco’ and ‘Moving To New York’. A two year tour during which Liver pool’s biggest exports in a decade played to well over a million people\ , culminating in a massive homecoming Liverpool Arena show for 10\,000 ecs tatic local fans of their dark yet exuberant and infectious alt.pop. “I t was such a good way to round it off\,” says drummer Dan Haggis. “We had a two day party after that. Obviously you can’t help but go ‘blood y hell\, remember a couple of years ago in Liverpool\, we’d be lucky if we sold out the Academy downstairs to 500 people. How did we get to this? ’” Big numbers\, big gigs\, but for a band with the intense work ethi c of The Wombats (lest we forget\, in the build-up to their breakthrough h it ‘Kill The Director’ in 2007 they played 50 tiny pub and club shows around the UK in almost as many days) they took their toll. Having continu ed their breakneck schedule for eighteen months solid\, they came off a ma mmoth US tour in 2008 “pretty broken… physically and mentally.” “ We did a couple of months too long\,” says Dan. “I had problems with m y arms so every night going up onstage hurt\, so it wasn’t really that e njoyable. I had a gig where I didn’t want anyone to look at me. I sat on the drums at Glasgow and you start feeling guilty because you think you s hould be having the best night of your life but I didn’t know why I was there.” Over the summer of 2008\, between festival dates\, two more sin gles were recorded – the stop-gap classic ‘My Circuitboard City’ and their sardonic (anti-)Christmas song ‘Is This Christmas?’ before sing er Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy sat down to begin writing new material for a lbum two. But in his new home in London\, Murph found the loneliness\, dis location and routine of being off the road and writing in a big city diffi cult to cope with. He’d simply become too accustomed to the adulation of the stage. “My downfall was I got used to it\,” he admits\, “and t hen when it all stopped it was a bit of a reality bite-back and I had to l evel myself out. It was my general unhappiness of not being on the road an d being in a new city.” “Every night for a couple of years to have al ways been on your way somewhere\,” adds Dan\, “always about to do a gi g or an interview or whatever\, always people interested in talking to you about music. Then suddenly stopping and not doing gigs and not having the adrenalin rush every night\, it’s like hitting a brick wall.” The fe w gigs that the band did play occasionally ended in near-death experiences . On his way home from a show in Skegness\, Murph almost flipped his car o n an icy motorway but emerged miraculously unscathed (the incident inspire d a new song called ‘Motorphobia’). And during a trip to Dubai to play Liverpool Sound City\, Dan had his own four-wheeled run-in with the reape r. “It was fun but me and my girlfriend almost had a pretty serious acc ident\,” he says. “We went dune buggy racing with no insurance\, no an ything. They just went ‘have you done this before?’ and we went ‘no\ , not really’ and they went ‘great! Put this on!’. We stuck this hel met on and went off over these dunes having a great time and ended up goin g too fast over one of them and basically coming off and crashing quite ba dly.” With so much alienation and vehicular trauma around\, it’s perh aps no wonder the first batch of songs Murph wrote in London in February 2 009 were delivered to the record label and met with some concern. Lyricall y they were the bleakest tracks Murph had ever written (he doesn’t expan d on their subject matter) and musically they were heavier than heaven and louder than war. “The initial thought was to do things relatively far away from what you’d be known for or what your comfort zone is\,” he s ays\, “which is maybe a good thing\, but the first batch of songs that t he label heard\, they were like ‘who the hell is this?’” Bassist To rd Øverland-Knudsen chips in. “They were much grungier. More like the 9 0s grungy thing\, for those first four songs. We needed to get the energy back\, make heavier music.” Or\, more accurately\, Murph needed to get his Merseyside Mojo back. “I went back to my mum and dad’s house to re capture whatever former glory was once there. It was kind of miserable bei ng locked away in a room for eight hours every day with just a little lamp shade and piano. You kind of go round the bend\, there was no reality to d raw from. So I had to go up to Liverpool and get back to getting slaughter ed and doing recreational things in order to find anything to draw on.” Back in Liverpool\, The Wombats Mk 2 instantly clicked. They plumped for a synthier sound\, Murph’s keyboard often replacing the lead guitar\, an d the tunes poured forth in ever more innovative and colourful guises. Tra cks such as ‘Perfect Disease’ took on the sonorous disco moods of Depe che Mode and Echo &\; The Bunnymen\, lashed to The Killers’ arena pop sensibilities. One of the album’s “curveballs” ‘Jump Into The Fog ’ came out sounding like nothing more than The Horrors covering Queen. O ften only their intense catchiness marked these songs out as traditionally ‘Wombats’ at all: no matter where the sonics strayed\, the tunes were always glint-in-the-sunlight perfect - better even than the dancefloor ki llers of their first chart onslaught. “I felt like I was rebelling agai nst what we were as a band\,” Murph explains. “Somehow we’ve come ba ck round and amalgamated bits of that into the newer stuff and it’ll hop efully make it better. There are elements that are so different from what people will think. There’s songs that are akin to the first album but it feels like we’ve escalated. I’m 100 per cent certain that some of the songs on this album are the best we’ve ever put out.” First single ‘Tokyo (Vampires And Wolves)’ certainly fits that category – an inst ant radio hit that’s so insanely catchy it’s impossible not to spin ag ain the second it’s finished. An ode to the Neon City? “It’s just a bit angsty\,” says Murph. “The new album hasn’t got anything to do w ith touring\, it just represents escapism and wanting to run away.” Thi s new batch of songs finds Murph’s lyrics developing a depth and persona l confessional slant that’s rare in modern song-writing: take the blunt and startling theme of ‘Anti-D’ for starters\, in which Murph likens h imself to an anti-depressant. But fans of his more story-based writing wil l find much to enjoy in the synth-rock\, disco-destroying brilliance of ‘Techno Fan’ – the tune where ‘Mr Brightside’ chats up La Roux i n a drug-swamped Hoxton dive bar. Key line: “I’m in debt to you/But do n’t feed me plant food”. “That’s more of a story\,” Murph says. “I went to a minimal techno rave in Shoreditch with my girlfriend. It w as dirty\, I didn’t stay there for long. I’ve never seen a longer queu e for the toilets in my life. People had their hands up going ‘I actuall y need a wee’ and everyone in the queue would go ‘go on then’.” T he album has been recorded through 2010 over three sessions with separate producers\, all in L.A. – first U2 and R.E.M. producer Jacknife Lee brou ght his precise technological nous to ‘Anti-D’\, then Eric Valentine h elped them put together ‘Tokyo (Vampires And Wolves)’ and ‘Techno Fa n’. Muse knob-twiddler Rich Costey joined forces with additional creativ e input from TV On The Radio’s Dave Sitek and John Hill (Santogold\, M.I .A.\, Devo) to complete a record that will shock\, impress and spin opinio n on this most uncompromising of 21st Century pop bands. The resulting alb um\, subsequently titled ‘The Wombats proudly present… This Modern Gli tch’\, even finds rooms for a guest appearance courtesy of Jane’s Addi ction guitarist Dave Navarro on ‘Girls &\; Fast Cars’. “You take the electro and you take the grunge and you put it together with what we used to do on the first album\,” says Tord\, “then that’s what the a lbum’s going to be.” Dan nods\, a sparkle in his eye. “It’s gonna be a whirlwind adventure.” Having entered the charts at #3\, the album has provided three of the band’s biggest airplay hits to date with its first singles ‘Tokyo (Vampires &\; Wolves)’\, ‘Jump Into The Fog ’ and ‘Anti-D’ as The Wombats subsequently become one of the stand-o ut names on this summer’s festival circuit with headline sets at Lovebox and Wakestock as well as other major events including Glastonbury\, V\, R adio 1’s Big Weekend and Rockness. Always a resolutely popular live band \, both of their recent UK tours were entirely sold-out and included major London dates at the Brixton O2 Academy and the HMV Hammersmith Apollo. Ha ving recently released the single ‘1996’\, The Wombats culminated a tr iumphant year with three special homecoming shows at Liverpool’s O2 Acad emy with further major shows already confirmed for 2012. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:257@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T230000 DTSTAMP:20160607T153905Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/903/ SUMMARY:The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American pop punk ban d that was founded in Jacksonville\, FL in 2003 LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:253@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T230000 DTSTAMP:20160307T164825Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lucius/ SUMMARY:Lucius DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYWhat a difference three years makes. Lucius went from being the five-piece Rolling Stone claimed was the “Best Band you’ve n ever heard of” to the group you can’t get enough of.Fronted by the sle ek and compelling look-alike twosome of Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig and b acked by their counterpart bandmates Dan Molad\, Pete Lalish and Andy Burr i\, Lucius spent more than 250 days on the road in the past year. They’v e sold out shows big and small\, headlined all over the US and Europe\, pl ayed slots at Bonnaroo\, Newport Folk Festival\, Lollapalooza\, End of The Road\, Reading and Leeds Festivals and more and shared the stage with a v ariety of musicians including Roger Waters\, Jack White\, Mavis Staples\, Jeff Tweedy\, Sara Bareilles\, The Head and the Heart\, Tegan and Sara and David Byrne.The band’s uphill ascent began when Jess and Holly crossed paths while at college in Boston\; more than 10 years ago\, Lucius started making music and hasn’t stopped since. Along the way they’ve become N PR darlings\, grist for Britain’s prestigious Guardian and favorites of the Nobel-prize winning New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. Since the c ritically acclaimed release of their 2013 debut LP Wildewoman they have bu ilt a stunningly loyal following\, and share an intimate bond with their f ans. It’s not uncommon to see Lucius doppelgängers in the crowd.Sitting with Jess and Holly to discuss the band’s sonically-grand and emotional ly-honest sophomore release Good Grief\, the first thing that strikes you when you meet the frontwomen of Lucius is how fine-boned and delicate they both are. But even more striking is that they don’t actually look alike once you see them offstage. Their builds are markedly different: Jess is curvy\, with a generous mouth and eyes that tilt up at the corners\; Holly is willowy and angular\, serious and with the pale complexion that conjur es up the image of a Nordic princess.But despite the six-inch disparity in their height on stage you could swear they were identical. Of course it h elps that they always dress exactly alike\, their hair is the same style a nd shade — right now a warm curry red — and they sing in a strong unis on\, doubling their high\, clear voices and creating a third sound that is as unnerving as it is lovely\, like two mirrors\, creating an infinite nu mber of reflections that reveal as much as they obscure.“We wanted to fe el like we were transforming ourselves and going into a different head spa ce while performing\,” Jess says. “In some way I think what we do is l ike a fantasy. We wanted to take people along with us for a ride. We wante d to present that visually so when you look at us you’re seeing what you ’re hearing."What you’re hearing (and seeing) when Lucius takes the st age are two voices becoming one. The band’s distinctive play on duality showcases Jess and Holly’s powerful voices at the center — bolstered a nd surrounded by the mathematically precise drumming of Dan with the grace ful\, chiming guitars of Pete and Andy. Together the quintet create a soun d the New Yorker calls “seemingly impossible with flawless grace that br ings delicate beauty to even the most bombastic moments.”The recordings on Lucius’ second studio album Good Grief mirror the band’s distinguis hing on-stage configuration. One shared figure 8 mic serves as an anchor f or conversation between the band’s lead duo\, which has resulted in the 11 raw and often heart wrenching songs you hear on the album. Among these is the explosive track “Gone Insane\,” which gives a direct look into one of the few arguments between Jess and Holly.“Some songs really feel like an expulsion of emotions\, beyond your control\,” Holly says. “Th e writing of ‘Gone Insane’ was based on the feeling after one of those loose cannon type of heated fights\, with helplessness and rage hitting y ou in alternating waves.”“But maybe the perfect description of this so ng comes in the recording process\,” Jess adds. “Holly and I have seen maybe three arguments in the past 12 years. But perhaps the biggest of al l\, came the day we were to record this song. Emotions were running high\, and at some point\, Holly blew up at me. In shock\, I yelled back and we both stormed off.“This was a prime example of our partnership because a short while later she returned\, we apologized\, hugged and immediately we nt to record. It was just the two of us in the dark. There was no plan for vocal arrangement\, we wanted to use the intensity of the moment and go f or it. The ‘falling off’ part at the end of the song was completely or ganic\, the two of us screaming into the same mic\, losing it\, together\, in song form\, as the lyrics suggest. ““It was definitely one of thos e magic studio moments you can't quite explain\,” Holly finishes. A majo rity of the tracks on Good Grief fall in line with the overarching theme o f discovering the goodness that can come from any hardship. The album prov es to be a release for the band both physically and emotionally\, after ex periencing the highs and lows of being on the road for almost two years\, the band moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn where the album was recorded d uring the spring and early summer of 2015 at Grammy-winning engineer and p roducer Shawn Everett’s studio.However\, a few songs including the first single “Born Again Teen” became what Holly describes as something lik e “the antithesis of the other things that we were working on\, to give ourselves some relief."From the first swooping\, synthy intro of “Someth ing About You” to the alarm-clock menace of “What We Have (To Change)\ ,” there’s a sense that these expertly wrought pop songs are full of e motional depth.They veer from sassy\, soul-drenched vocals to glitzy rhyth mic pop to songs that call up the charm and crushed innocence of '60s girl groups\, but in the end there is no comparison to the dark secrets Jess a nd Holly convey when they put their two voices together.“There are songs here that are deeply personal and emotional\, and in a way we’ve expose d ourselves to reveal parts that are fragile\, maybe even a little broken\ , but not destroyed\,” Jess says. “There’s certainly a little bit of humor\, and there’s also a lot of truth and sadness."The lyrics of Good Grief read like personal journal entries because the friendship and writi ng partnership established between the band’s cofounders has given the w omen of Lucius an outlet to express their unusually parallel experiences. “I always say Holly’s been the healthiest and longest relationship I ’ve ever had\,” Jess says.That relationship has clearly blossomed musi cally into a many-faceted\, enthralling sound and image sure to resonate d eeply with music lovers everywhere.March 2016 brings the release of Good G rief\, the band’s highly anticipated sophomore effort. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:264@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T230000 DTSTAMP:20160321T162141Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rodrigo-y-gabriela/ SUMMARY:Rodrigo y Gabriela DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYInternationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2015\, bringing thei r unique instrumental blend of metal\, jazz and world music to audiences a ll over the US. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing to gether for more than fifteen years. First as young thrash metal fans in th eir native Mexico City\, then as innocents abroad and street musicians in Dublin\, Ireland at the turn of the millennium\, and finally as the globe- straddling\, film-scoring\, record-breaking artists they are today.   Kno wn for exhilarating live shows\, Rodrigo y Gabriela have won the hearts of music lovers from the haciendas of Cuba to the Hollywood Bowl and festiva l fields of Europe\, as they continue to weave their unique six-string mag ic. The extraordinary interplay between Sanchez's fiery lead lines and Qui ntero's phenomenal rhythmic battery is truly universal. The duo has reload ed their arsenal following the April 2014 worldwide release of “9 Dead A live”\, their first studio album in five years. The new songs are intima te\, the playing intuitive\, and the results are spectacular\, bursting wi th melodic energy and rhythmic invention. Recorded at their Pacific Coast hideaway in late summer\, the album captures the warmth and spontaneity of two great musicians riffing and jamming together\, perfectly distilled in to 9 new songs teeming with desire\, elegance and gusto. With career sales in excess of 1.5 million albums\, blockbuster movie scores\, and sold out tours worldwide\, Rodrigo y Gabriela have certainly made their mark. Thei r appeal is boundless\, their scope limitless\, and the music timeless\; c learly\, we have only begun to see what this duo is capable of. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:268@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T233000 DTSTAMP:20160328T174710Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fitz-and-the-tantrums/ SUMMARY:FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYBrimming with imagination\, energy\, and genre-smashin g scope\, Fitz &\; The Tantrums defied the odds to become an indisputab le phenomenon\, a chart-topping\, show-stopping modern pop combo unlike an y other. Now\, with their spectacular Elektra Records debut\, More Than Ju st A Dream\, the Los Angeles-based sextet have ramped up the timeless song craft and soul sonic force that made them a worldwide sensation to fashion a kaleidoscopic milestone that delivers on the promise of their 2010 brea kthrough\, Pickin’ Up The Pieces. Songs like the impossibly catchy first single\, “Out Of My League” are positively brazen with verve and viva city\, demonstrating all the drama and passion of the band’s famed live shows. From the charged back-and-forth between co-lead vocalists Fitz and Noelle Scaggs to the incontrovertible power of The Tantrums in full flight \, More Than Just A Dream is the sound of a great band taking it right to the edge.“The only rule in making this record was that there were no rul es\,” says Fitz. “Nobody was allowed to say\, ‘We can’t do that. ’ We didn’t limit ourselves.”A longtime studio engineer and aspiring musician\, Fitz founded Fitz &\; The Tantrums in 2008\, driven simply by “a need to be creative and not lose my mind over a breakup.” He con vened an “amazing set of people” – including Noelle\, James King (sa xophone\, flute)\, Jeremy Ruzumna (keyboards)\, Joseph Karnes (bass) and J ohn Wicks (drums\, percussion) – and quickly recorded the band’s debut EP\, Songs From A Breakup\, Vol. 1\, in his Silverlake home studio. Fitz felt so strongly about the band that he put it all on the line\, investing his life savings in the project. Belt buckles were pulled as tight as the band itself\, which spent the next year captivating audiences with their outrageously entertaining live set.“We busted our butts\,” he says. “We just kept building a name for ourselves\, getting our music out ther e in a really old school way – playing as many shows as we could\, winni ng over five\, ten\, fifty people at a time.”It wasn’t long before Fit z &\; The Tantrums were being spoken of as one of the most exciting liv e acts in the country. This led to the band’s 2010 signing with Fitz’s Silverlake neighbors\, Dangerbird Records\, a feat the singer describes a s both “an accomplishment and the beginning of the hardest work we’ve ever done.”Pickin’ Up The Pieces was released in August 2010 to unanim ous critical acclaim. Fitz &\; the Tantrums did anything and everything to spread the word. Things soon began to break their way as irresistible singles like “MoneyGrabber” and “Don’t Gotta Work It Out” began drawing national radio airplay. The next 20 months proved both exhilaratin g and exhaustive as Pickin’ Up The Pieces ultimately ascended to #1 on B illboard’s Heatseekers chart\, and sales numbers to match. The band emba rked on an unrelenting schedule that included high profile TV performances \, sold-out headline shows\, and so many festival appearances that Vogue d eclared them to be the “Hardest Working Band” of Summer 2011. The firs t time the FATT camp noticed the ball starting to hover above their pal ms was at Lollapalooza 2011. As the band tore through the set\, the aud ience sang not only the radio hit "Moneygrabber\," but deeper cuts from the album—finally\, this road-proved sextet had conjured the lush\, holy glow all performers pine for. And judging from the smiles on both sides of the mic\, it was hard to know who was being entertained more\, the ban d or the crowd.That sense of purpose and commitment suffused the second Fi tz &\; The Tantrums album right from the outset. The band wrote over 30 songs in just two months\, toiling in their practice space “to the poin t of hallucinating.”In May 2012\, Fitz &\; The Tantrums arrived at Ho llywood’s Sound Factory eager to grab hold of the “raw\, in-your-face\ , non-stop energy” of their live show and put some of their spilt blood to work. A self-proclaimed “studio nerd\,” with an abiding faith in “creating mood and atmosphere through production\,” Fitz considered on ce again producing himself\, but instead opted to enlist producer Tony Hof fer\, known for classic collaborations with such artists as Beck\, M83\, a nd Phoenix.While their first record was conceived as a homage to 60’s po p soul music\, More Than Just A Dream sees Fitz &\; The Tantrums propel ling their sound towards their own distinctive\, utterly contemporary visi on. Nothing was off the table as the band sought to “create these intere sting hybrids of styles and influences that embrace and repel each other a ll at the same time\,” synthesizing everything from soul to pop\, from i ndie to electronic with a dose of hip-hop.Songs like “Spark” and the a nthemic “Break The Walls” celebrate “pushing through\, personally an d artistically\,” while “The End” and “6AM” find Fitz continuing to grapple with questions of the heart. To record the latter song – a m uch-loved staple of The Tantrums’ live set – Hoffer suggested Fitz and Scaggs sing together at the same time for the recording\, much like they do on stage. The result is a stunningly soulful dialogue that defines the two lead singers’ special chemistry.“It was this pure moment\,” Fitz says. “We sang the song to each other\, looking into each other’s eye s\, it was incredibly powerful and emotional. That’s the take that’s o n the record.”FATT's own single-minded determination comes to the fore i n “The Walker\,” a dizzyingly delightful discoball inspired by the “ almost mythological” Silverlake Walker\, the shirtless (and now sadly de ceased) neighborhood fixture known for his perpetual power-walking around the Silverlake Reservoir rain or shine\, night or day.“The song sounds h appy and playful\,” Fitz says\, “but it’s a dark tale of obsession t hat is really about our own fixation with chasing our dreams and knowing t here is always a price to pay\, but with that said this has truly been mor e than we could have ever dreamed for.” Thus\, the title of the record.T he album reaches a moving climax with “Merry Go Round\,” a potent paea n to “the loneliness and the sadness of being on the road.” "When it c ame time to laying my vocals down for this song\, the words held more trut h for me than ever\,” recalls Fitz. “I had been away for two years and came home to an empty house. I had experienced so much on the outside\, b ut inside was still damaged. It was hard to get through a single take with out breaking down."From the studio to the stage\, Fitz &\; The Tantrums give everything they have to anything they do\, leaving it all on the flo or night in and night out. With its artistic audaciousness and pure pop pu nch\, More Than Just A Dream fully confirms Fitz &\; The Tantrums are h ere to stay. 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NO EXCEPTIONS LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:276@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160625T230000 DTSTAMP:20160415T173419Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/girls-night-show-2/ SUMMARY:Girls Night Out- The Show (18+ w/ID only. NO EXCEPTIONS) DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ID only. NO EXCEPTIONS LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:279@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T230000 DTSTAMP:20160425T161121Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-very-intimate-evening-with-pat -benatar-neil-giraldo/ SUMMARY:A very intimate evening with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:254@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160701T230000 DTSTAMP:20160622T170958Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-cornell/ SUMMARY:Chris Cornell SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160710T221500 DTSTAMP:20160617T163733Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mike-posner/ SUMMARY:Mike Posner DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:277@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160712T233000 DTSTAMP:20160422T171313Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-life-death-tour-2016-featuri ng-terror/ SUMMARY:The Life & Death Tour 2016 Featuring: Terror DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:270@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T233000 DTSTAMP:20160624T173413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/awolnation/ SUMMARY:Awolnation DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:273@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160721T190000 DTSTAMP:20160411T192113Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-struts/ SUMMARY:The Struts DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYBefore even releasing their first album\, U.K.-bred fo ur-piece The Struts opened for The Rolling Stones in front of a crowd of 8 0\,000 in Paris\, got hand-picked by Mötley Crüe to serve as the support ing act for their four last-ever performances\, and toured the U.S. on a s tring of sold-out shows that demanded the band move up to bigger venues to accommodate their fast-growing fanbase. Now with their full-length debut Everybody Wants\, lead vocalist Luke Spiller\, guitarist Adam Slack\, bass ist Jed Elliott\, and drummer Gethin Davies reveal the supreme mix of mass ive riffs and powerfully catchy melodies that’s already slain so many ad oring audiences around the globe.“Every time we go into the studio we ju st want to channel exactly what we’re all about onstage—something big\ , fun\, unapologetic\, rock &\; roll\,” says Spiller. “We love a so ng that makes everybody sing along\, and touring quite extensively over th e past few years has given us a lot of inspiration to bring that kind of e nergy to our album.”The follow-up to Have You Heard—a 2015 EP whose le ad single “Could Have Been Me” hit #1 on Spotify’s viral chart\, ear ned more than 2.5 million Vevo/YouTube views\, and shot to the top 5 on Mo dern Rock radio charts—Everybody Wants unleashes anthem after arena-read y anthem. Pairing up with producers like Gregg Alexander (former frontman for New Radicals) and Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith\, Mick Jagger) and reco rding in such far-flung locales as a refurbished London church and a studi o in the Spanish region of Andalucía\, The Struts prove the iconic power that’s prompted Yahoo Music to name them “one of the most exciting and electric performers in rock today” and MTV to proclaim the band “well on their way to bringing rock &\; roll back to the forefront.”Throug hout Everybody Wants\, The Struts offer their own undeniable twist on swee tly sleazy glam-rock\, delivering huge hooks and making brilliant use of S piller’s otherworldly vocal range. Even the album’s breakup songs come on full throttle\, with “Mary Go Round” backing its dreamy acoustic b alladry with heavy drums\, blistering guitar work\, and fantastically glam -minded lyrics (“I can’t even pour myself a glass of wine/Because ever y glass is stained with your lipstick shine”). Also evidence of The Stru ts’ romantic sensibilities\, the sweeping\, heart-on-sleeve intensity of “A Call Away” offers a stirring testament to love against the odds. “It’s about when I’d just moved to America and had a girlfriend back home\, and everyone was asking how I was going to make it work\,” expla ins Slack. “The song’s saying that we’ll make it work no matter what \, no matter how many miles apart we are.”At the core of Everybody Wants are power-chord-driven tracks like the hard-charging album-opener “Roll Up” (a “larger-than-life caricature of the person I am onstage\, very glamorous and very cheeky\,” according to Spiller) and the gritty-yet-e xhilarating “Kiss This” (a breakup song whose “message is really abo ut standing up for yourself—sort of our version of a ‘Young Hearts Run Free’-type song\, but in a rock mentality\,” Spiller notes). With its hip-shaking rhythms and euphoric harmonies\, “Times Are Changin’” r ecaps the band’s recent glories (“I’ve been to New York City\, I met the Rolling Stones”)\, while “The Ol’ Switcharoo” blends bubblegu m melodies and horn-backed grooves into the world’s most irresistibly fu n tribute to girlfriend-swapping.The Struts also show their skill in mergi ng high-drama storytelling and pop-perfect melody on Everybody Wants\, wit h “Black Swan” spinning a darkly charged tale of warring families and star-crossed lovers. “I’d thought that ‘Black Swan’ would make a g ood title\, so Luke and I started writing it together one night in his roo m\,” recalls Slack. “We finished the melodies\, and the next morning h e’d come up with this whole tragic love story to put into the lyrics.” And on “Where Did She Go\,” The Struts close out Everybody Wants with an infectiously stomping epic that first came to life when Spiller was ju st 15. “My parents had just moved to this horrible seaside town\, which wasn’t a great place to be if you’ve got long hair or you’re just an individual in any way\,” he says. “One night I was walking home quite drunk and started singing to myself\, as you do\, and this melody eventua lly came to me. I remember thinking\, ‘What kind of melody could you get a whole football stadium full of people to sing along to?’\, and then k ept going from that.”Forming The Struts in Derby\, England\, in 2012\, a ll four members began making music as teenagers\, initially finding inspir ation in groups like Oasis and the Libertines and then tracking their idol s’ influences to discover the glam bands that would one day shape their own sound. “When we first started\, we both just wanted to make fun\, ha ppy rock songs with big choruses—the kind of thing that bands like Slade and T. Rex used to do\,” says Slack of his collaboration with Spiller. The trademark tongue-in-cheek swagger of classic glam also played a key pa rt in the naming of the band\, Spiller points out. “We were in rehearsal s and someone saw me strutting around as we were playing\, and made the su ggestion that we call ourselves The Struts\,” he says. “We loved that from day one—it absolutely represents what we’re about.”Largely on t he strength of their dynamic live performance\, the Struts fast built up a major following and started selling out shows all across Europe. Along wi th landing the Stade de France gig with the Rolling Stones\, the band took the stage at the 2014 Isle of Wight Festival\, with Spiller decked out in a shimmering-blue cape custom-made for him by Zandra Rhodes (the legendar y designer who formerly created costumes for Queen’s Freddie Mercury and Brian May). Over the past few years Spiller’s role as a style idol has prevailed\, with the New York Times recently spotlighting the singer in a fashion-centric feature and Ray Brown (an Australian designer who’s also dreamed up outfits for AC/DC\, Ozzy Osbourne\, and Lady Gaga) coming up w ith costumes for The Struts’ run of dates with Mötley Crüe.In their la vish stage presence and magnetic appeal\, The Struts have more than demons trated a preternatural command of monumental crowds. But while all that gl itz and flash never fail to thrill\, the band’s impassioned music and hi gh-powered spirit also fulfill a far greater purpose. “The main mission of the band is to bring back that feeling of fun and rock &\; roll\, es pecially to all those people who are bored by what’s going on these days \,” says Spiller. “We really believe that music\, when it’s done rig ht\, can help you escape the present moment\, and then just send you somew here else entirely.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:302@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160729T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160729T233000 DTSTAMP:20160714T191527Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-boogie/ SUMMARY:A-Boogie DOPE JAM 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:290@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160731T230000 DTSTAMP:20160616T162204Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/best-coast/ SUMMARY:Best Coast DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYCalifornia Nights is a brighter\, more sparkly\, more sophisticated\, more psychedelic Best Coast album across the board\, embod ying the rich lightness and stinging darkness of a California state of min d. The love stories Bethany spins on California Nights all detail the high s and the lows of relationships\, similar to the juxtaposition of a the ba nd’s native Los Angeles – a place tinted by candy-colored palm trees a nd pale blue skies while existing within the loneliness and desperation of waterless place. More than that\, there is a literal meaning to the recor d’s title – Cosentino is a well-documented insomniac whose creativity spirals out in the early hours of the morning\, allowing her to write\, un disturbed\, the finest album Best Coast has made to date.BETHANY COSENTINO on CALIFORNIA NIGHTS: 

If you have ever lived in California\, you kn ow what nighttime here feels like. You know what the sky looks like when t hose epic sunsets begin\, and you understand that feeling and the way thin gs change when the sun finally sets. In LA\, or maybe just personally to m e\, when the sun sets – I feel like there is a large sense of calmness i n the air\, and I feel like everything that happened to me prior in the da y\, whether crappy experiences or good ones\, at night\, it all goes away and I sink deep into this different kind of “world.” 

When we dec ided to name the record California Nights\, it just felt right because the re is not only a song on the album – one of the biggest\, most different songs we’ve written – with the same name\, but because I do so much o f my thinking and creative work at night. It also ties in with the idea th at\, as natives of LA\, Bobb and I know a lot of spots and places within a nd around the city that a lot of people don’t really know or care to kno w. There is a grittiness to Los Angeles that isn’t seen via “E! Live A t The Red Carpet.” There is a darkness in this city that you don’t see unless you know where to look. I think that to an outsider\, California\, or more specifically Los Angeles\, seems like it’s this amazing place w ith perfect weather and sunny skies with just the right amount of clouds a nd tall palm trees. And let’s face it\, it kind of is – but there are also a lot of other things here — crime\, homelessness\, and some of the most spirit-crushing elements of the entertainment industry that outsider s never see. That’s a theme we very consciously decided to explore and p lay with when making this record. We related to the idea that things may L OOK or SOUND fun and upbeat\, but they may not actually always BE that way – much like our songs. 

Writing this album\, for me\, was a way of taking myself though a step by step journey of learning so much about mys elf and the world around me. By the end of it\, I got to a place where I w as able to come to terms with just how much I can control\, and how much I can’t — with the dichotomy of fun vs. dark\; happy vs. sad\; crazy vs . sane\; anxiety vs. calm\; perfect vs. screwed up. I realized that I am\, more often than not\, the creator of my own anxiety and my own stress\, a nd throughout this album\, I talk to myself about that and challenge mysel f to cut the bullshit and just be okay with being okay. 

I have defin itely been the cause for a lot of my own problems in life\, and this is so mething that I am 100% able to own up to and admit. I may not have been ab le to admit that 5 years ago\, when I started this band at age 23\, but I can see it now and I can address it\, so I decided to try and build a reco rd around that idea. I understand that no one and nothing will ever be per fect\, but I also realize that THAT is okay and it’s just a part of life . 

A lot of the writing for this record consisted of me getting to kn ow myself again and remembering where Bethany ended and Best Coast began. I took a much needed step back and I was able to breathe deep for a moment and really focus on what I was doing. The end result of all of that\, is California Nights. It’s about a journey\, it’s about self acceptance\, it’s about learning to let go\, it’s about accepting the things you h ave no control over\, it’s about dealing with life like an adult and at the end of the day reminding yourself that there really is no reason to be sad\, and you have every right to feel okay. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:278@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160802T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160802T233000 DTSTAMP:20160425T160055Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/so-long-farewell-tour-with-motio n-city-soundtrack/ SUMMARY:So Long\, Farewell Tour with Motion City Soundtrack DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYLife is complex but we’ve got plenty of tries to get it right–which is why when Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierr e sings\, “All the destruction will one day end and you’ll finally kno w exactly who you are”—it’s a sentiment of self-discovery filled wit h optimism instead of regret. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:274@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160812T230000 DTSTAMP:20160412T204203Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kenny-wayne-shepherd/ SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYThere are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it's played in service to an entire genre.Utter the phrase "young blues rock guitarist" within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they a re most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwing sing les into the Top 10\, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and fo rging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied s ince his teens.In a 20-year recording career that began when he was just 1 6\, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording art ist\, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worl dwide resurgence of interest in the blues.From television performances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, The Late Show with David Letterman\, Jimm y Kimmel Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (amongst others) to feature s in Rolling Stone\, Vanity Fair\, Maxim Magazine\, Blender\, Spin\, USA T oday and more\, his musical career has been nothing short of phenomenal.At 16 years old\, he signed his first record deal and burst onto the nationa l scene with the release of his 1995 debut album Ledbetter Heights\, which produced the radio hits "Deja Voodoo\," "Born with a Broken Heart" and "S hame\, Shame\, Shame." His relentless touring and success on rock radio he lped to drive the album to Platinum sales status. His 1998 sophomore effor t Trouble Is… also went Platinum\, yielding such radio hits as "Blue on Black\," "True Lies" and "Somehow\, Somewhere\, Someway." 1999's Live On s pawned the radio hits "In 2 Deep"\, "Shotgun Blues" and "Last Goodbye."200 4's The Place You're In was a blistering rock record and was followed up b y 2007's ambitious 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads\, for which Sheph erd and his band traveled throughout the American South to record with suc h vintage blues greats as B.B. King\, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown\, Hubert Sumlin\, Pinetop Perkins and David "Honeyboy" Edwards on their home turf. 2010 saw the release of Shepherd's long-awaited first live album\, Live! I n Chicago\, recorded at Chicago's House of Blues during the all-star Legen ds tour and featuring guest appearances by such blues legends as Hubert Su mlin and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. The live disc debuted at #1 on Billboard 's Blues chart\, as did 2011's How I Go. In 2013\, Shepherd further expand ed his musical horizons by teaming with veteran rockers Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg to form THE RIDES\, whose first album Can't Get Enough hel ped to expand Shepherd's audience as well as his musical resume. 2014 saw the release of Goin’ Home\, Shepherd’s sixth # 1 debut on the Billboar d Blues charts. Goin’ Home features several talented friends who shared Shepherd's enthusiasm for the project's back-to-basics ethos. Those guests include fellow guitar icons Joe Walsh\, Warren Haynes\, Keb' Mo' and Robe rt Randolph\, longtime friend Ringo Starr\, Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman Kim Wilson\, the Rebirth Brass Band and co-producer Blade's father\, Past or Brady Blade Sr.\, who lends a bracing dose of preaching to Shepherd's v ersion of Bo Diddley's’ "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover." In the mo nths since its release\, Shepherd and his band have toured the world exten sively blazing a fresh trail for the historical American art form in the 2 1st Century. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160814T230000 DTSTAMP:20160812T234747Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/yes/ SUMMARY:YES DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAmong the world’s most influential\, ground-breaking \, and respected progressive rock bands\, Grammy Award winning YES has sol d nearly 40 million albums in a career that has thus far spanned more than four decades. YES continues with its tradition of symphonic progressive r ock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative.Since its founding in 196 8 by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire\, YES has created much of rock history ’s most important music\, including iconic pieces like ‘Roundabout\, ’ 'Close to the Edge\,’ ‘I’ve Seen All Good People\,’ “Owner o f a Lonely Heart\,’ ‘Starship Trooper\,’ and countless others. Its a lbums\, including ‘Fragile\,’ ‘Close to the Edge\,’ ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans\,’ and ‘90125\,’ have been certified multi-platin um\, double-platinum\, platinum\, and more by the RIAA. YES continues to i nspire millions of musicians\, fans\, and music lovers around the world.Wh ile the recent passing of the band’s leader and cornerstone\, bassist Ch ris Squire\, is extremely painful\, YES plans to continue forward with its impressive legacy. Joining YES on bass is former YES member\, Billy Sherw ood. Extremely well-versed with YES music\, the inner working of YES as a unit\, as well as being a master bassist and vocalist\, Sherwood is the pe rfect addition to a line-up of fellow virtuosos that also includes lead vo calist Jon Davison\, and veteran YES men\, guitarist Steve Howe\, drummer Alan White\, and keyboardist Geoff Downes.YES is currently touring North A merica through September 14 along with co-headliners\, Grammy Award winnin g Toto. YES will also headline the annual Cruise to the Edge\, November 15 – 19\, 2015\, followed by a Spring 2016 UK/Europe tour beginning April 27 and wrapping up June 1\, 2016. During the Spring 2016 tour\, YES will p erform two of its LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:307@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T230000 DTSTAMP:20160728T165055Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/building-stars-charity-concert/ SUMMARY:Building For The Stars Charity Concert DESCRIPTION:The first 300 people to buy a concert tickets for each night wi ll be entered into a drawing to win donated and signed guitars by the tale nt!Aug 17th Acoustic guitar donated and signed by Drake Bell. Aug 18th Aco ustic guitar donated and signed by Drake Bell. Building for the Stars is a new TV show where amazing people build unique one of a kind\, high end fu rniture for celebrities while giving back to the community.Each episode wi ll be centered on the team coming up with one of a kind amazing pieces of furniture to be given to a special celebrity as a gift to recognize their talent as well as holding fundraisers for the local schools and community. Building for the Stars will be Filming!Look your best you may be on TV!Au gust 17th and 18thDuo Explosion with Vinny Saj &\; Courtney HeinzeTrue Grit Outlaws - a 5 piece top 40 country band out of upstate NY. Ophelia Gr ey- Chicago based rock/pop/blues band who just opened up for Chris Daughtr y. Drake Bell - an amazing actor and singer who starred in the number one nickelodeon show Drake and Josh\, has over 8 million social media follower s\, and has a Rockabilly fun sound. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:308@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160818T233000 DTSTAMP:20160731T183602Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/b/ SUMMARY:Building For The Stars Charity Concert DESCRIPTION:The first 300 people to buy a concert tickets for each night wi ll be entered into a drawing to win donated and signed guitars by the tale nt!Aug 17th Acoustic guitar donated and signed by Drake Bell. Aug 18th Aco ustic guitar donated and signed by Drake Bell. Building for the Stars is a new TV show where amazing people build unique one of a kind\, high end fu rniture for celebrities while giving back to the community.Each episode wi ll be centered on the team coming up with one of a kind amazing pieces of furniture to be given to a special celebrity as a gift to recognize their talent as well as holding fundraisers for the local schools and community. Building for the Stars will be Filming!Look your best you may be on TV!Au gust 17th and 18thDuo Explosion with Vinny Saj &\; Courtney HeinzeTrue Grit Outlaws - a 5 piece top 40 country band out of upstate NY. Ophelia Gr ey- Chicago based rock/pop/blues band who just opened up for Chris Daughtr y. Drake Bell - an amazing actor and singer who starred in the number one nickelodeon show Drake and Josh\, has over 8 million social media follower s\, and has a Rockabilly fun sound. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:263@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160823T230000 DTSTAMP:20160513T163408Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/celtic-thunder/ SUMMARY:Celtic Thunder DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYCeltic Thunder\, the singing group from Ireland\, who perform both solo and ensemble numbers. They debuted in August 2007 at The Helix in Dublin. Accompanied by the Celtic Concert Orchestra under the di rection of David Munro\, the musical director of the group\, Celtic Thunde r have become a household name all around the world\, with recent ventures into Australia &\; South Africa.With airing of their first Public Tele vision special in 2008\, Celtic Thunder consistently remains one of the mo st popular musical shows for stations throughout the US. Hailed as BILLBOA RD's Top World Music Artist\, Album &\; Imprint of 2009 &\; 2011\, t he phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder has achieved sales of over Two Millio n copies and 500\,000 Ticket Sales to date. Their mass appeal and devoted fan base continues to grow with impressive statistics to prove it. Celtic Thunder's official YouTube channel\, "Thunder Tube" has seen over 30 milli on upload views since the channel's inception in summer 2008.Celtic Thunde r live shows are known for dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as realistic Irish stage sets with authentic Irish instruments. Th e performances have dramatic solos\, compelling ensembles\, and comedic ac ts. Celtic Thunder is viewed by millions on PBS with record number of sold out shows. Celtic Thunder has performed on the CBS Saturday Show's Second Cup Café\, the Today Show as well as the White House for President and M rs. Obama at their St. Patrick's Day celebration as well as a Regular Gues t on QVC.Celtic Thunder has played such illustrious venues as the Nokie-LA Live in Los Angeles\, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre in NY\ , the Agganis Arena and Wang Center in Boston and has performed at the Whi te House for President Obama\, as well as functions for Irish Premier Bria n Cowen\, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg\, UN Commissioner for Human Rights M ary Robinson\, the US troops of the 69th Regiment\, and at the opening of a Boston Celtics in TD North Bank Garden game by singing the American nati onal anthem!Celtic Thunder is the brainchild of producer Sharon Browne and since its inception in 2007 has released 11 albums\, toured the U.S. and Canada\, coast to coast\, eight times\, and Australia three times performi ng at over 800 shows to date. Celtic Thunder has also been hailed as BILLB OARD’s “Top World Music Artist\,” along with “Top World Music Impr int” and “Top World Album” of in 2008\, 2009 and again in 2011. The Celtic Thunder official YouTube channel\, “Thunder Tube” has received over 28 million views since 2008. Celtic Thunder is backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band and their shows are known for the use of dramatic effe cts of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an anci ent stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore. LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:315@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T230000 DTSTAMP:20160824T162904Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/little-mania/ SUMMARY:Little Mania: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. TICKETS CAN BE REFUNDE D AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Little Mania has been cancell ed. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:284@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160826T230000 DTSTAMP:20160815T192112Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tyler-the-creator/ SUMMARY:Tyler\, The Creator THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE A T THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PU RCHASE. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160827T230000 DTSTAMP:20160620T181425Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ultimate-classic-kiss-tribute-al ive-75/ SUMMARY:THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC KISS TRIBUTE: ALIVE! ‘75 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYHey there KISS fans\, listen-up — This is definitely not just another KISS tribute band! No other KISS tribute gives you the C OMPLETE EXPERIENCE like Alive! ’75. And the “experience” is what an Alive! ’75 performance is all about.Alive! ’75 is a live\, classic KIS S tribute concert that brings the KISS Alive! era to life within a period- specific 1975 atmosphere. So much more than guys dressed in KISS costumes playing KISS songs\, the overall experience is completely immersive and is designed to take you back to 1975\, to see\, hear and FEEL what a 1975-er a KISS performance was really like.Since bursting onto the scene in 2014\, Alive! ’75 has consistently floored audiences across the northeast regi on with their one-of-a-kind tribute. And it’s no wonder! With so many KI SS-tribute bands in the marketplace\, Alive! ’75 – A Tribute to KISS i s uniquely different and provides a complete package. For die-hard classic KISS fans (those who appreciate their early works)\, as well as general f ans of rock ‘n roll nostalgia\, this is definitely an experience not to be missed!No other KISS tribute gives you the complete experience like Ali ve! ’75! Check-it out and see for yourself. Alive! ’75 is the ULTIMATE classic KISS tribute experience.“Hopefully fans who didn’t get the ch ance to see the original KISS back in ’75 will take the time to come out and see Alive! ’75\, because this is the closest that you’re gonna ge t to the real glory days of KISS!”– JR Smalling\, KISS’s Original Ro ad Manager and “The Voice” of the Alive! album\, 3.28.15 LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:319@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T210000 DTSTAMP:20160818T154230Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/evening-messages-medium-intuitiv e-consultant-kelly-m-ballard/ SUMMARY:An Evening Of Messages With Medium & Intuitive Consultant Kelly M. Ballard DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an extraordinary evening as Medium and Intui tive\,Kelly M. Ballard touches in with the beyond for an opportunity to co nnect with loved ones on the other side. Kelly is a fourth-generation Medi um and is known for her ability to bring messages from those in the Spirit world\, delivered with a little bit of humor and a lot of healing. Her wa rm and loving energy radiates truth and integrity in all of her work as a Medium and an Intuitive. She works with Spirit to help facilitate healing and closure in her life’s work.“An Evening of Messages” will provide an opportunity to not only receive messages from loved ones\, but partici pants will also learn about how the many signs you experience every day ar e messages directly to YOU from the other side\, and Kelly will attempt to reach as many people as possible during the course of the evening with me ssages. Kelly will also be giving away a Gift Certificate for a 30-Minute Reading to 2 lucky participants.All proceeds benefit the Walk for R.I.T.A. which support programs of the Capital Region chapter of the American Foun dation for Suicide Prevention. Tickets can be purchased di-rectly through Jen jenhoffman282@yahoo.com or Brynn brynn.miltner@gmail.comor online at h ttp://eveningofmessages.eventbrite.com .For more information on Kelly\, pl ease visit\, www.kellymballard.com .Sponsored by Upstate Concert Hall.with Medium &\; Intuitive Consultant\, Roses 4 Ayden and Team LOUIEinvite y ou to attend.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:299@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T233000 DTSTAMP:20160902T161107Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blackberry-smoke-2/ SUMMARY:Blackberry Smoke DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBlackberry Smoke has evolved from rough edged club a ct to arena ready rock 'n' roll juggernauts\, while steadily extending and expanding the Southern rock tradition. Since the group’s formation in 2 000\, the band has never shied away from hard work\, playing more than 250 shows a year and building an ever expanding audience on the strength of i ts live shows. In addition to winning fans and friends throughout the Unit ed States\, they've toured Europe multiple times and performed for the fir st time ever in Australia in 2016 to sold out crowds. Along the way\, Blac kberry Smoke has found time to record a handful of independent releases\, including the albums Bad Luck Ain't No Crime\, Little Piece of Dixie and T he Whippoorwill\, plus a pair of EPs\, the concert DVD “Live at the Geor gia Theatre\,” the live CD/DVD set Leave A Scar and their latest project Holding All the Roses\, the first album the band feels properly captured their musical essence. Additionally\, the band has had songs featured in m ovie and video game soundtracks\, including EA Sports’ Madden NFL 16\, p erformed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan and toured with and b efriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band\, ZZ Top\, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones.\nPRE ORDER YOUR COPY OF BLACKBERRY SMOKE'S NEW ALBUM "L IKE AN ARROW" HERE!  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:303@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T230000 DTSTAMP:20160719T171039Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rob-zombie/ SUMMARY:Rob Zombie DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAs a rock n' roll icon and filmmaker with a unique vis ion\, Zombie has a reputation for stretching the boundaries of both music and film. Already from Zombie in 2015 is a new concert album\, Spookshow I nternational Live\, via Zodiac Swan/T-Boy/UMe. Selected and sequenced by Z ombie from shows recorded during last year’s touring around the world\, the album is a blistering set of 19 live performances. Zombie has achieved great solo artist success with several multi-platinum and gold albums. Zo mbie has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide\, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of six feature films. Zombie’s Halloween\, released in 2 007\, earned the No. 1 spot at the box office in its opening weekend. In 2 013\, Rob Zombie released his fifth solo album\, Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendorfeaturing the hit “Dead City Radio”. And last year\, Zombie rel eased his first concert film\, The Zombie Horror Picture Show and his annu al Great American Nightmare ultimate Halloween events successfully scared and entertained scores of people in Scottsdale\, Arizona and Villa Park\, Illinois. Rob Zombie is currently in production for his seventh feature fi lm\, 31\, one of the year’s most anticipated horror movies\, is also wor king on his next studio album\, to be released this year via Zodiac Swan/T -Boy/UMe. LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:281@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T230000 DTSTAMP:20160516T171540Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/3-doors-down/ SUMMARY:3 Doors Down DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYIn order to know where you’re headed\, you have to r ecognize where you’re from. So when it came time to begin working on the ir sixth full-length album\, Us And The Night [Republic Records]\, Grammy Award®-nominated multiplatinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down channel ed a familiar feeling.“We all missed the excitement of making our first album\,” says singer Brad Arnold. “As you continue creating records\, it can become sort of mechanical\, and you start taking everything too ser iously. However\, for Us And The Night\, we were all on the same page abou t just wanting to have a good time in the studio. That created a great vib e. I don’t think we’ve ever felt this unified as a band in our entire career. That’s why the album sounds like it does.”In late 2014\, 3 Doo rs Down—Brad Arnold [lead vocals]\, Chris Henderson [lead and rhythm gui tar]\, Greg Upchurch [drums]\, Chet Roberts [lead and rhythm guitar]\, and Justin Biltonen [bass]— wrapped up a marathon of touring that included the cycles for 2011’s Time of My Life\, which debuted at #3 on the Billb oard Top 200\, and The Greatest Hits\, a year later. Along the way\, they welcomed Chet and Justin into the fold in 2012 and 2013\, respectively. Us And The Night would make for their first studio experience together and f ormally open up a new chapter for the group.“The creativity between the five of us hadn’t been tapped yet\,” explains Chris. “That made the whole process really interesting because everybody was bringing different ideas to the table. The boundaries totally opened up. Chet and Justin kept pushing and pushing\, and none of us wanted to stop.”The guys holed up in Chris’s own Rivergate Studios in Nashville\, TN and dove into extreme ly collaborative sessions—which even saw Greg writing for the first time . As a result\, the sonic palette started to expand with producer Matt Wal lace [Maroon 5\, Train\, Faith No More] behind the board.“Matt was a gre at coach\,” continues Chris. “We got out of our comfort zone and start ed to approach the music from a different angle. We’d use synths or try different styles of riffs. That made everybody a little uncomfortable in t he best way. It really worked.”“This couldn’t be just another 3 Door s Down record\,” adds Brad. “It needed to be an album that made people take a second look and listen.”That’s exactly what the first single “In The Dark” does. With a raucous\, raw\, and rowdy riff\, the track shows an unexpected and undeniable side of the band\, culminating during t he chorus\, “She likes to do it in the dark.” “We’ve never had a s exy\, playful song\,” smiles Brad. “There was definitely a place for i t. It’s about seeing that girl across the room. I initially played the i dea for my wife\, and she smiled\, ‘I like that.’ I knew we had to go for it!”“Living In Your Hell” teeters between a drum stomp and robus t guitars before an arena-size refrain. “It’s about broken promises\, ” Brad goes on. “So many people tell you they have your back\, and it ’s just lie. You end up living in hell from their broken promises.”Mea nwhile\, “The Broken” delivers an immediately unshakable chant complet e with gang vocal\, handclaps\, and a swinging synth melody. “It’s a c all to the youth\,” exclaims the singer. “It’s not about taking ever ything down\; it’s about building everything up. This is an empowering c all-to-arms for the next generation to take back the world. Use your voice .” 3 Doors Down first found their own voice in 1995. It’s only gotten louder over the past two decades. Everything kicked off with their 2000 de but\, The Better Life. The album went six-times platinum and introduced th e world to their now-classic “Kryptonite.” Their fan base continued to grow with 2002’s triple-platinum Away from the Sun—which yielded the smashes “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Both 2005’s pl atinum-certified Seventeen Days and 3 Doors Down [2008] bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 followed by Time of My Life’s #3 debut in 2011. In be tween countless sold out shows\, the guys notched three Grammy Award® nod s\, scored two American Music Awards\, and received a total of five BMI Po p Awards\, including an award for Brad for BMI “Songwriter of the Year. ” 2003 saw the group begin a tradition of giving back in a big way with the launch of their The Better Life Foundation [TBLF]. The organization ha s lived up to its name by giving as many children as possible a better lif e and supporting Center of the Prevention of Child Abuse\, Habitat for Hum anity\, and various other charities. Its annual concert has hosted everyon e from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sara Evans to Staind\, Shinedown\, and Alter Bri dge.Unified\, unbreakable\, and undeniable\, 3 Doors Down remain poised fo r their boldest moment yet. This promise even stands encapsulated within t he very title.“Us And the Night means\, ‘Let’s just keep going until it’s just us left\,’” Brad leaves off. “It’s an ‘us against t hem’ song. The world’s problems don’t have to stop us. Let’s forge t about them\, stop worrying\, and enjoy the ride together. It’s an invi tation to fans everywhere to do the same.” LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T190000 DTSTAMP:20160720T174448Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/danny-brown/ SUMMARY:Danny Brown DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:295@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T230000 DTSTAMP:20160627T194415Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/randy-mr-lahey/ SUMMARY:Randy & Mr. Lahey DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:298@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T230000 DTSTAMP:20160812T235228Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ben-folds/ SUMMARY:Ben Folds DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYMulti-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Ben Folds first found fame with the Ben Folds Five. He’s gone on to have a s uccessful solo career\, writing and performing pop hits\, recording multip le studio and LIVE albums\, collaborating with other artists\, and writing and recording for film and TV. In addition to performing sold out rock sh ows\, over the past decade he has shared the stage with some of the world ’s greatest symphony orchestras\, performing his pop hits and his critic ally acclaimed piano concerto. His concerto and a host of new pop songs we re featured on his most recent album SO THERE\, which debuted #1 on Billbo ard’s Classical and Classical Crossover album charts. This fall of 2016\ , Folds is back to pound pianos again in a solo tour reminiscent of his ea rliest solo tours\, where he defied skeptics by delivering a high energy r ock performance using the intimacy of just a piano. In addition to his sel f-described love of performing and making music “for humans\, ”Folds i s also an avid photographer\, and is a member of the distinguished Sony Ar tisans of Imagery. Folds is also an advocate for music education and music therapy as a member of Artist Committee of the Americans For The Arts. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Nashville Sympho ny. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:296@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160930T233000 DTSTAMP:20160709T144654Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/life-of-agony/ SUMMARY:Life Of Agony DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:265@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T230000 DTSTAMP:20160321T162217Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steven-wright-2/ SUMMARY:Steven Wright DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYAcademy Award winner Steven Wright is a prototype come dian that many others continually try to follow. One of four children\, Wr ight was raised in Burlington\, MA. Upon graduating from Emerson College a nd holding a bevy of odd jobs\, Steven attended an “open mike” auditio n and became a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Re staurant in Cambridge\, MA.It was during this time that Steven got his big break and was booked for his first “Tonight Show” appearance on Frida y\, August 6\, 1982. The king of late night enjoyed the performance so muc h he invited Steven to appear again the following Thursday\, a rarity on “The Tonight Show.” His back-to-back appearances helped put his fledgl ing career into high gear. The comic soon found himself performing his off -beat routines on “Saturday Night Live\,” “Late Night with David Let terman\,” and numerous trips back to “The Tonight Show with Johnny Car son.”Wright expanded his comedy career to include comedy albums\, film a nd television appearances. His 1985 debut album\, I Have A Pony\, earned h im a Grammy nomination. In 1985\, Steven starred in his first HBO Special “A Steven Wright Special.” In 1989\, Steven was honored with an Academ y Award for Best Short Film for his film entitled “The Appointments of D ennis Jennings” in which he starred and co-wrote. Other stars of the fil m included “Roseanne’s” Laurie Metcalf and British comedian\, Rowan Atkinson. In September of 1990\, Steven starred in his second stand-up spe cial for HBO called “Wicker Chairs and Gravity.” The special included stand-up from The Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto and a short film shot o n location in New York and New Jersey.Steven has been seen in numerous fil ms including “Desperately Seeking Susan\,” Mike Meyers’ “So I Marr ied An Axe Murderer\,” Oliver Stone’s “Natural Born Killers\,” and Nora Ephron’s “Mixed Nuts.” Steven was the voice of the DJ\, K-Bill y in “Reservoir Dogs” and starred with John Cleese and Jack Palance in New Line’s animated film\, “The Swan Princess” as the voice of Spee d\, the turtle. Steve also appeared as a sitcom actor in MGM’s “Speech less” with Harry Shearer\, and as a Mountie in the MGM release “Canadi an Bacon”\, opposite the late John Candy.In 1999\, Steven played a guest starring role in Albert Brooks’ film “The Muse” starring Brooks\, S haron Stone\, Andie MacDowell\, and Jeff Bridges. In ‘98 he played a sup porting role in Dave Chappelle’s “Half-Baked” and was a featured voi ce in “Babe 2: Pig in the City”.Steven wrote\, directed and stars in t he 1999 short film\, “One Soldier\,” the story of a man obsessed with the unanswerable questions in life. The film was screened at numerous film festivals and can be seen on the Independent Film Channel.Steven was also seen in the Jim Jarmusch film “Coffee and Cigarettes” and the film “The Aristocrats.”In October of 2006\, Steven premiered the hour speci al\, “When The Leaves Blow Away\,” on Comedy Central. The special was released on DVD in April 2006 and includes Steven’s 1999 short film “O ne Soldier” and a segment of a 1988 performance at a Boston comedy club. Steven’s second CD\, “I Still Have A Pony\,” was released by Comedy Central Records on September 25\, 2007. The CD earned Steven his second Gr ammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album.Steven was honored as the firs t inductee into The Boston Comedy Hall of Fame on December 15\, 2008. The ceremony included performances by legendary Boston comedians Tony V\, Don Gavin\, Lenny Clarke\, Kenny Rogerson\, Steve Sweeney\, Mike Donovan\, Bar ry Crimmins\, Mike McDonald and Fran Solomita.On June 2\, 2009\, Warner Br os. Records re-released Steven’s groundbreaking\, Grammy nominated first CD\, “I Have A Pony\,” packaged with Steven’s first HBO special\, “A Steven Wright Special” on DVD\; part of Warner Bros. Records 50th a nniversary celebration.On June 15\, 2013 Steven received The Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award. The award is given each year to a celebrated comedia n who has been influenced by Carson in some way and has left his or her ow n mark on the comedy world. In past years\, award recipients have included Dick Cavett\, Cloris Leachman and Ed Asner.Steven was nominated for an Em my Award as a Producer on the 2014 season of the hit FX series\, Louie\; h e also guest starred in a previous season of the show. Steven is a regular guest with David Letterman\, Conan O’Brien\, Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Fer guson and continues touring the U.S.\, Canada and overseas. \; CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T230000 DTSTAMP:20161008T165408Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ace-frehley/ SUMMARY:Ace Frehley DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nLike a shooting star headed toward earth from anothe r solar system\, Ace Frehley operates in his\nown musical galaxy. He’s a musical maverick and iconoclast adored by millions of fans around the\nwo rld. Through his seminal work with KISS and as a solo artist\, Ace Frehley is championed as one\nof the most influential guitar players of the last four decades and his impact on popular music is\nimmeasurable. With his sm ash 1978 solo album and post KISS\nwork including 2009 Anomaly\, Frehley c ontinues to be the best selling member of the original band.\nA career in music was in the cards for Ace from the very beginning. “I decided when I was sixteen\nyears old that I wanted to be a professional musician\,” Frehley asserts. “Not only did I decide that\nbut I always felt that I w as gonna make it. I’ve always had the power of foresight and I felt it w as\ndestiny for me. I knew it was gonna happen\, if it wasn’t with KISS it would have happened with\nsomeone else. I distinctly remember seeing Le d Zeppelin\, Cream and The Who\, all groups who I\nadmired tremendously\, but at the same time there was a little voice in the back of my head going \,\n“You can do that too.” Early on\, Ace recognized the importance of fusing explosive musicality with\n“look at me ma” showmanship. “The Who was a big inspiration on me. The day I saw The Who play\nfor the firs t time in 1967 at the RKO Theater changed my life. Seeing Pete Townshend m ade me\nrealize playing live onstage wasn’t just about peeling off impre ssive licks but you have to entertain\ntoo. I knew then that I wanted to d o something musical and theatrical. I remember playing in high\nschool ban ds and lighting off smoke bombs (laughs). I painted dayglo flowers on my d rummer’s\ndrums and put a black light in front of the kit so it would gl ow. I put lights in a guitar when I was\neighteen years old.”\nHeavily i nspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix\, Jeff Beck\, Jimmy Page and Pete Tow nshend\, Ace\nFrehley was a devoted student of rock and roll\, practicing his craft by studiously listening to records\nby those classic players and treating them as sacred music scrolls. Little did the Bronx born\nmusicia n know that years later the tables would be turned and his revolutionary s ixstring\naxe work as a member of KISS and a solo artist would inspire mil lions of guitars players around the globe to\nfollow in his footsteps. Pea rl Jam's Stone Gossard\, Lenny Kravitz and the late Dimebag Darrell of\nPa ntera are amongst the numerous artists whom have pointed to the legendary guitarist as a\nprofound inspiration. It’s an honor that Frehley acknowl edges with characteristic modesty. “I don’t\nthink much about how I in fluenced a whole generation of guitar players because that idea is so big\ n(laughs). I’m not egotistical and I try to be humble about all facets o f my life but it’s kind of mind\nblowing to know I was a huge influence on a new crop of guitar players in the same way that people\nlike Hendrix\ , Page\, Beck and Townshend had an impact on me. I was influenced by all t hose\nplayers and now I’m lucky enough to have that kind of influence on guitar players younger than me\nthat grew up listening to KISS and Ace Fr ehley. It goes full circle and it’s the way that rock and roll\nevolves. It’s a good feeling and it makes me feel proud. I hear my influence on some players and it\njust puts a smile on my face and gives me a little ho p in my step.” (laughs)\nMore than four decades ago\, Ace Frehley was re warded with that life changing\, big break that all\naspiring musicians ca n only dream about. Answering a "Guitar Player Wanted" ad in New\nYork's V illage Voice weekly newspaper\, the struggling 22yearold\nmusician showed up to an audition for a new hard rock band at a seedy downtown loft with e gg crates hastily plastered to the\nwalls to act as a noise buffer for the sonic commotion unfolding inside. Ever the individualist\,\nFrehley famou sly turned up wearing one red and orange sneaker and dutifully blasted off some of\nhis signature fiery licks\, leaving proverbial jaws on the groun d and reducing all other candidates to\ndust. Having "aced" his tryout\, h e joined forces with Gene Simmons\, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss\nand KISS was born. Signed to fledgling new label Casablanca Records\, KISS took th e music world\nby storm. Wearing garish makeup and decked out in outrageou s costumes\, love them or hate them\nKISS was a band you would never forge t. Borrowing elements of their look from shockrock\nmaster Alice Cooper an d comic books\, and horror films\, the band's glorious tsunami of sound dr ew sweaty\ninspiration from the best of Led Zeppelin\, Humble Pie\, The Wh o\, Rolling Stones and others.\nDefying critics who slammed them as talent ed clowns in black leather and sixinch\nheels\, KISS kicked down the doors of convention with the perfect triumvirate of explosive music\, unforgett able\nimage and spectacular stage show. “Once we started playing live an d we found our niche\, I really\ngot the sense that it was gonna go somewh ere\, Frehley recalls. “Everyone in the band was on the\nsame page back then. Everyone was committed in their own way. Gene did a lot on the publi city\nend because at the time we didn’t have a publicist. (laughs) In es sence\, in the beginning Gene was\nour publicist. I was more of the design guy—I designed the KISS logo; I suggested Paul put one\nstar on his ey e. We all worked together as a team.” The group's tireless work ethic an d unshakable\ncommitment to do anything to make it helped catapult KISS to stardom on the heels of their\nseminal 1975 album\, Alive! For the next s everal years\, through such albums as Destroyer\, Rock\nand Roll Over and Love Gun\, KISS became an international phenomenon\, racking up multiplati num\nrecords and sold out concerts around the globe. For Frehley\, the rea lization that KISS was now one\nof the biggest bands in the world came “ when we played three nights at Madison Square Garden.\nThat was a pretty s pecial three days. It was our hometown and here we are playing Madison Squ are\nGarden. It was where we struggled in our early days rehearsing in a s mall loft and playing small\nclubs. That’s when it really sank in that w e had made it big.”\nAs both a showman and musician\, Frehley made an in delible impact on popular culture as a\nmember of KISS. Whether firing roc kets off his guitar\, bringing crowds to delirium with his smoking\nguitar effect or impressing fans with his explosive fleet fingered sixstring\ngu itar work\, in a band not renowned for its playing ability\, he drew criti cal and public accolades for his accomplished\nmusicianship. Taking a brea k from KISSmania\, in September of '78 the band members released\nfour sep arate solo albums. Ace Frehley's debut solo album was by far the runaway b iggest seller\,\nspawning the smash hit\, "New York Groove." “Eddie Kram er’s assistant suggested we cut ‘New\nYork Groove’\, recounted Frehl ey. “When I first heard the song I wasn’t too keen on tracking it but\ nEddie pushed me and said\, “C’mon Ace\, you should try it.” After w e recorded it I still didn’t think\nthat it was really the right song fo r me to do. It’s not the kind of song I would ever write. But what do\nI know\, it turned out to be my biggest hit!” (laughs) The ramifications of his surprise success as a\nsolo artist were far reaching as Ace explain s: “The success of my ’78 solo album definitely planted\nthe seed for my eventually leaving KISS to pursue a solo career. I felt I was more crea tive apart from\nthe guys than with them. The success of my solo album ope ned my eyes and made me a little\nmore cocky. It made me realize that I ha d the ability to do it on my own.”\nSplitting from KISS in the early eig hties\, the first fruits of Ace’s creative efforts came in 1987 with\nhi s new band\, Frehley's Comet and eponymous debut album\, which yielded the FM radio hit\, "Into\nthe Night\," a track penned by Russ Ballard who als o wrote Frehley's signature '78 smash "New\nYork Groove". From there\, Fre hley was on a roll\, issuing a string of well received\nsolo albumsSecond Sighting\, Live + One and Trouble Walkin'each\ndemonstrating his spectacul ar sixstring abilities and immense gift for crafting imaginative and arena ready rockers was safely\nintact. Looking back Frehley observes: “I enj oyed the freedom of going solo but it was scary. Once\nI’d actually left KISS and it sank in\, I realized that the other three guys in the group d id more than I\nthought. I soon found out it’s a much bigger undertaking to go solo than I’d anticipated. I have fond\nmemories of the Frehley ’s Comet days. That first lineup was great and it evolved over the years . We\nput out some good music and were a really good live band. It was a l ot of fun playing with those\nguys. If I wouldn’t have run into trouble with drugs and alcohol I think the band would have gone a lot\nfurther. Bu t we all have our demons and we deal with them in different ways.”\nReun iting with KISS in 1996\, Frehley teamed up with his old mates for a spect acularly successful\nfive year run numbering sold out concerts around the globe and high profile appearances at the\nSuper Bowl and the Olympics. Sp litting from the group in 2001 after their "Farewell Tour"\, Frehley\nneed ed to recharge his creative batteries and took a much needed sabbatical af ter decades in the\nrock and roll circus. Eight years later\, to the etern al joy of his loyal fan base\, in 2009 "Space Ace"\nreturned to the music scene with his first new studio album in twenty years. A commercial and\na rtistic triumph\, Anomaly\, proved to be his highest charting album since his classic 1978 solo\ndebut. In 2011\, he added yet another accolade to h is mantel as a New York Times best selling\nbook author with No Regrets\, a hard hitting and honest account of his tumultuous career.\nHaving battle d substance abuse for decades\, in 2014 Frehley is seven years clean and s ober and\ndriven by a newfound commitment and focus to his artistry. On De cember 17\, 2013 Ace and the\noriginal lineup of KISS was nominated into t he Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in the 2014 class.\nEntertainment One Music is proud to announce the addition of the legendary Ace Frehley to its\nros ter. His new solo album\, as yet untitled\, is due for release in the spri ng of 2014 and promises to\nforge yet another exciting chapter in the life of one of rock's most influential and distinctive artists.\n“Fans can e xpect something closer to my ’78 solo record\,” Frehley reveals. “Ov er the past couple of\nmonths I’ve been listening to my old records and trying to find that formula that I’ve captured so\nmany times in the pas t. I recently played some of my new music for a few people at my label and \nthey were blown away. It reaffirmed in my mind that I’m on the right p ath and I think my fans are\ngoing to love the results. It’s gonna be a great record.”\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:282@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T233000 DTSTAMP:20161007T164332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/switchfoot-relient-k-looking-ame rica-tour/ SUMMARY:Switchfoot & Relient K - Looking For America Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:311@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T230000 DTSTAMP:20160921T013230Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brand-new/ SUMMARY:Brand New DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:294@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192221Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pennywise/ SUMMARY:Pennywise DESCRIPTION:Playing the “About Time” Album and More LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:287@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T230000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192257Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blue-october/ SUMMARY:Blue October DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBLUE OCTOBER\, the San Marcos\, TX-based band known for shimmering rock songs and haunting lyrics on albums such as 2009’s B illboard Top 15 debut\, Approaching Normal\, 2011’s Billboard Top Ten de but Any Man In America and the Platinum-selling Foiled\, makes a triumphan t return with Sway (Up/Down Records)\, the band’s first album in two yea rs.\n \n With lush\, atmospheric songs such as “Bleed Out\,” “Angels In Everything” and “Fear\,” and the edgy rocker “Put It In\,” t he Texas four-piece comes back strong with a revitalized energy and a posi tive outlook. As singer Justin Furstenfeld puts it: “This album is about why life is so beautiful. It’s about facing fears and recognizing mirac les every day. It’s about enjoying yourself and realizing that life is n ot something you can half-ass.”\n \n The band began writing the album af ter coming off a series of tour dates in 2012. Drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld echoes his brother’s attitude. “\, “The band is in a really great sp ace now\, everyone is healthy\, happy\, and doing well. That’s changed o ur point of view\, and you can hear that new perspective on the album.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T230000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twiztid-3/ SUMMARY:Twiztid DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:310@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noise-presents-attila-chaos-tour / SUMMARY:The Noise Presents: Attila- The Chaos Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T233000 DTSTAMP:20161022T163732Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirty-heads-2/ SUMMARY:DIRTY HEADS THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAIL ABLE AT THE DOOR. DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAfter two decades spent chiseling their unique\, mul ti-genre infused sound\, Dirty Heads have finally come into their own. Sin ce the release of their 2008 debut Any Port in a Storm\, the five-piece  band—Jared Watson (vocals)\, Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell (vocals/gui tar)\, Jon Olazabal (percussion)\, Matt Ochoa (drums) and David Foral (bas s)—has consistently experimented with their sunny style\, leaning heavil y on reggae fused with hip-hop cornerstones and scaling back for more acou stic fare\, darting between extremes. But it’s with their fifth and self -titled album that the group has felt fully confident in a body of work\, ready to bring their unique style to the masses.\n“It’s the most core Dirty Heads album we’ve done\,” explains Watson\, who formed the colle ctive with Bushnell in 1996. “One of the most important things about thi s album is the reason we self-titled it. This album has all of the element s that we’ve tried to play around with. We had to go through those other albums to really find out exactly who we are\, where it was natural. Now\ , I just think our sound is better and more confident.”\nRecorded in Los Angeles over a period of four months\, Dirty Heads marks a stylistic he el-turn for the Huntington Beach\, Calif. natives\, who enlisted a diverse team of hit-makers including: Da Internz (Rihanna\, Nicki Minaj)\, Drew Pearson (Katy Perry\, Zac Brown Band)\, David Kahne (Lana Del Rey\, The St rokes)\, Jimmy Harry (Madonna\, Diplo)\, Jonas Jeberg (Demi Lovato\, Fift h Harmony)\, and a handful of others. The record spans lively tracks like reggae-bounced “Oxygen” to the instantly catchy sing-along “Too Crue l” and horn-blasted lead single “That’s All I Need\,” the latter o f which captures the nostalgia of carefree adolescence.\nProduced by Justi n Gray (Mariah Carey\, Joss Stone)\, ‘That’s All I Need’ “just has a good feel to it\, kind of hanging out with your friends in the neighbor hood on a Sunday in the summer back when you were growing up\,” says Dud dy. “Everyone’s got that good memory\, so that’s where we started ai ming for. Let’s make this feel-good summer song that people can put on i n the backyard with their friends and family.”\nDirty Heads comes in th e wake of their most successful release to date\, 2014’s Sound of Chang e\, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Alternative Albums chart. This album is marked differently than its predecessors—2008’s Any Por t in a Storm\, 2012’s Cabin by the Sea and 2013’s acoustic offering  Home – Phantoms of Summer\, the former of which spawned the smash sing le “Lay Me Down” featuring Rome of Sublime with Rome that topped the Alternative Songs chart for 11 weeks.\nThe band’s prior releases set th e groundwork for their latest\, proving a clear indication of their artist ic growth\, and an ambitious one at that. For the LP\, they decided to toy with sequencing\, splitting the album into two parts—Day and Night—gu iding listeners through their day from start to finish. Duddy explains tha t it was done in response to the listening public’s reliance on playlist s\, and artistically executed by color-coding each ‘Day’ song (red\, o range\, yellow) and ‘Night’ song (purple\, green\, black) to reflect t he vibes of feeling positive\, exuberant versus chilled out and low key.\n “Nowadays\, it’s so easy to just listen to one song\,” he says. “H ave a song on your iTunes playlist\, you probably don’t even know who th e artist is because it doesn’t matter\, you just like that track. So we were trying to provide the order we think you should listen to these in an d get people in front of what we think.” Watson adds\, “When you do th at and you’re doing it in our original way\, I feel like it makes it tim eless.”\nWith a solid fan-base already in place\, Dirty Heads are focusi ng their sights on something they’ve been edging towards for years: brea king the mainstream. “We want our fans to love it\, because we love what we do and we want to keep doing it\,” says Watson. “But this album fo r me\, I cannot poke a hole in any of it. From front to back\, it’s real ly so phenomenal. I’m so confident in it that I want it to take Dirty He ads from the band that we are in America\, worldwide.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:297@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T230000 DTSTAMP:20160812T235612Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dweezil-zappa/ SUMMARY:Dweezil Zappa DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYDweezil Zappa was born on September 5\, 1969 in Los An geles—the son of Frank and Gail Zappa. It was inevitable that from the m oment of his birth his life would be filled wall-to wall with music (his f ather having listed his religion as “musician” on Dweezil’s birth ce rtificate). Dweezil’s early years were spent largely away from the spotl ight—something of a rarity for the child of a celebrity\, but perfect fo r cultivating a close relationship with his family.Having watched his fath er perform concerts from the side of the stage since he was in diapers it was no surprise that he began to show an interest in music early on. At 6 years old he received his first guitar\, a Fender Music Master from his da d. It wasn’t until he was 12 that he began to show a serious interest in manipulating the instrument to make music.Having primarily heard the musi c his father was working on or listening to at home while growing up\, Dwe ezil soon found himself exposed to some new sounds on the radio. Besides h is father’s music he began listening to the Beatles\, Queen\, AC/DC\, Le d Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath\, The Who and Jimi Hendrix. Like many aspiring guitarists of his generation\, Dweezil ‘s ear was caught in a strangleho ld by the trailblazing guitar styles of Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. He listened to their records for hours on end trying to figure out a way to translate what he was hearing in his head to his fingers at the other e nd of the guitar. Along the way\, he had opportunities to ask his dad for some help. “I remember asking Frank to help me figure out the song ‘Re velation/Mother Earth’ from Blizzard Of Oz. I really didn’t know anyth ing about chords and in that song Randy Rhoads was using classical music e lements that were really new to rock guitar at the time. Frank helped me l earn the finger picking intro.” To gain more fundamental knowledge of te chnique and scales Dweezil was fortunate to have some assistance from one of the musicians in his father’s band at that time\, Steve Vai. Dweezil became remarkably proficient in a very short amount of time due to his int ense practicing sessions.“Steve made a notebook\, which I still have\, o f scales and exercises and I practiced the stuff from that book at least 5 hours a day.” In 1982\, at the age of 12 he made his first onstage appe arance with his father’s band at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. “Tha t was a great experience. I was so excited to have been asked to play but I was incredibly nervous. Since I could only really play lead in the key o f A\, Frank devised a hand signal for the band to modulate the song ‘Ste vie’s Spanking’ down to A from it’s original key of B. After I finis hed my solo he gave the cue for the band to modulate back up. It was so co ol how he had so much control over the music\, it almost seemed like a mag ic trick to me. It made a big impression on me and has stuck with me my wh ole life.”Later that year he recorded his first single\, “My Mother Is A Space Cadet”\, released on Frank Zappa’s Barking Pumpkin label. The amazing story behind that recording is that it was produced by Edward Van Halen. (On the sleeve it is credited as being produced by De Vards in ord er to avoid any contractual issues for Van Halen.)“There are no words to describe how inspirational it was for me to be able to work with Edward o n that recording. I was 12\, a novice player and in complete awe of his su per human accomplishments. I had a terrible sense of rhythm and he tried r eally hard to help me with that. I had only been playing for around 9 mont hs and I had never practiced with a metronome. He was funny in the studio. We were all so young\, just 12 and 13 and Edward joked that it was time f or us kids to have a milk and cookie break. When I played the solo on “S pace Cadet” Edward worked on getting the right guitar sound. That was on e of my favorite parts of the session. We were using one of Frank’s brow n Acoustic combo amps.He had 5 or 6 of them that he was using on tour and Edward played through all of them to see which one sounded best. At one po int he was teaching me about doing punch in over dubs\, he explained that I had to play along with the parts that were already recorded so that it w ould seamlessly blend with the new part I was about to record. I remember it being very difficult to do since the stuff I played for the solo was no t worked out ahead of time. I did the whole solo with all of the finger ta pping stuff and vibrato bar dives. Edward made up a cool part that he show ed me for after the solo that lead back to the vocal but I couldn’t bend the unison notes in tune since my hands weren’t strong enough. So he en ded up playing the unison bend melody after the solo. The slide guitar int ro came about around then as well. I couldn’t play that in tune either s ince I had never played slide before and it’s a specialized technique th at takes a long time to master. He played that intro as well. Watching him do that stuff was so impressive. I did all of the other guitar stuff that you hear on the record”In 1984\, Dweezil contributed guitar solos to bo th “Stevie’s Spanking” and “Sharleena” on Frank’s album Them O r Us.In 1986\, Dweezil made his debut in Hollywood as an actor with his ro le in the classic 80s film “Pretty In Pink.” 1987 saw Dweezil raise hi s profile further with another film role alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger a nd Mick Fleetwood in “The Running Man.”In television he worked as a gu est MTV VJ. During that same period he recorded and released his first ful l length album\, Havin’ A Bad Day. This album contained the single “Le t’s Talk About It” which featured Moon Zappa on vocals and found itsel f on regular rotation on MTV. The video featured cameo appearances from Fr ank Zappa\, Robert Wagner and Jane Fonda as well.Around this same time\, D weezil made his own cameo appearances on records for a variety of diverse artists. He played a solo on the Fat Boys “Baby You’re A Rich Man”(h ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipzj_FvHgT8)\, as well as on the Grammy Nomi nated cover of “Wipeout” with Herbie Hancock and Terry Bozzio (http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=INdKbZB1mBA) from the “Back To The Beach” film soundtrack. He was asked to join Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt in c ontributing guitar performances to Miami Vice star Don Johnson’s solo al bum. While Dweezil actually played on the song “The Last Sound Love Make s” it was his appearance in the video for Don Johnson’s single “Hear tbeat” that would most notably link him to the project.1988 saw Dweezil sign a deal with Chrysalis Records\, releasing his second album My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama. The title track and video\, a cover of the Frank Zappa single\, found it’s way into the MTV rotation. More TV work follow ed in 1990 Dweezil and Moon Zappa starred with Laverne And Shirley legend Cindy Williams in a sitcom for CBS titled Normal Life.With the release of his third album Confessions in 1991\, Dweezil began to branch out musicall y\, blending his heavy rock approach with touches of his father’s distin ct compositional insignia. Guest appearances on this album pointed the way toward the future for Dweezil\, including contributions from Nuno Bettenc ourt \, Gary Cherone and Pat Badger of Extreme and legendary guitarists Wa rren DeMartini\, Steve Lukather and Zakk Wylde as well as Frank Zappa side men Mike Keneally and Scott Thunes. Both Moon and Ahmet Zappa also added v ocals to the album.There were a handful of live shows played to support th e Confessions album. That tour saw the band develop a unique set of skills and usher in the birth of a remarkable non stop medley that grew to conta in 200 songs performed in 20 minutes.After completing the Confessions tour Dweezil formed a new band and project with Ahmet called Z. The band was p rimed to make a new album. Just as the band started to solidify the drumme r Josh Freese exited.Armed with a mountain of material and no permanent dr ummer the band entered the family owned rehearsal space called Joe’s Gar age and rehearsed with several different drummers who ended up playing on tracks for the new album. Those drummers included Terry Bozzio\, Mark Cran ey\, Toss Panos\, and Tal Bergman. Rather than move to a studio they set u p for recording rehearsals. The band recorded over 3 dozen tracks at Joe ’s Garage. The “Shampoohorn” album was completed in 1992 but awaited it’s release over a year later. It was eventually released with 2 diffe rent track listings.The band featured Mike Keneally and Scott Thunes and i nitiated it’s new permanent drummer\, Berklee School Of Music-trained dr ummer par excellence Joe Travers before departing for a world tour. Thunes departed later in 1994 and was replaced by Bryan Beller who had attended classes at Berklee alongside Joe Travers. The band toured the US and Europ e\, and in 1996 released a follow-up album\, Music For Pets\, which had be en pieced together over the previous three years. By the time of the album ’s release\, both Beller and Keneally had left the band and Z gradually ceased to exist. Dweezil stayed in the public eye however with several pro jects including composing the theme music for the Emmy Award winning Fox t elevision show “The Ben Stiller Show” and on camera TV appearances inc luding taking the role of Ajax in the Klasky Csupo animated series Duckman and a TV series for the USA network called Happy Hourwhich he starred in alongside Ahmet.2000 saw Dweezil issue his first solo album since 1991’s Confessions with the release of Automatic. By this time\, Dweezil’s mus icianship had come full-circle as he showed off his guitar virtuosity with eclectic all guitar orchestrations of “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch ” and “Hawaii 5-0.”In 2003 More television work came about as Dweezi l formed a band for the Warner Brothers unconventional improvisational com edy “On The Spot” and performed live in each episode.http://www.dweezi lzappaworld.com/videos/36He also composed the theme music for the WB serie s “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment” and composed dozens of tracks for the music library Extreme Music. Many of these track are heard on various tel evision shows around the world.The next several years saw Dweezil preparin g to take on an extremely difficult challenge—bringing his father’s le gendary music back to the concert stage. In 2006\, some indication of what could be expected surfaced with Dweezil’s next solo album Go With What You Know. The album featured Dweezil’s most creative\, advanced guitar w ork to date and he was aided by the propulsive brilliance of Joe Travers a s well as keyboardist Aaron Arntz and bassist Pete Griffin\, who would soo n become mainstays in the live band Dweezil was putting together.Finally\, in the spring of 2006\, Dweezil’s new live band ‘Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa’ hit the road for their first\, tour. Playing a long\, ambit ious set of Frank Zappa favorites and obscure gems to big audiences of cra zed Zappa fans\, Dweezil proved that he could reach his goal to form a cor e band of previously unknown expert musicians capable of respectfully exec uting his father’s music. He was uniquely qualified to bring these compo sitions back to life with complete authenticity from the page to the stage . Helping to deliver the goods was his absolutely stellar band of first-ra te musicians including Joe Travers\, Pete Griffin\, Aaron Arntz\, brass/wo odwinds/keyboards/obvious fan favorite Scheila Gonzales\, percussionist Bi lly Hulting and guitarist Jamie Kime.Without a “cosmik crystal ball” i t was impossible to see to how far into the future this project would last . Bearing that in mind Dweezil decided to add some extra frosting to the c ake and invite some former FZ band members to join him on the inaugural to ur. The earliest DZPFZ tour included band alumni Steve Vai on guitar\, Nap oleon Murphy Brock on tenor sax and lead vocals and Terry Bozzio on drums. This lineup was captured in the group’s first Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa release on CD and DVD in 2008. This project netted Dweezil his first Grammy Award win for Best Instrumental Performance for its version of the Frank Zappa classic “Peaches En Regalia”.In 2007\, the tour continued and new elements were introduced. Ray White joined the tour on vocals. Th is lineup of the band recorded their next live release Return Of The Son O f… which was issued under Dweezil’s name in 2010. Once again Dweezil f ound himself up for Grammy contention when the version of Frank’s guitar solo “The Deathless Horsie” was nominated for Best Instrumental Perfo rmance.2009 saw DZPFZ undergo its first major personnel changes. Both Aaro n Arntz and Ray White left the band and were replaced by keyboardist Chris Norton and Ben Thomas on lead vocals and trumpet. The band continued thei r run of successful worldwide tours\, playing to devoted fans and showcasi ng a constantly-changing selection of Frank Zappa compositional gems. In O ctober 2009 the band started to become known as Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa\, and in 2010 they embarked on a US tour during which the band playe d one of Frank’s best-loved albums\, Apostrophe (‘)\, in its entirety. Constantly learning and evolving his guitar art\, Dweezil Zappa is both th e modern face of Zappa music and the person who can bring it fully-formed into the future.In 2011 he released a double CD album on U.K. label Fantom Records: ‘Dweezil Zappa – Live In The Moment’ which is a compilatio n of improvised guitar solos taken from various DZPFZ shows since 2007. Hi s own music had been sidelined for a while but is currently experiencing a resurgence. 2012 will see new releases of Dweezil’s own music (both cla ssical and rock genres) and the continuation of his music boot camp Dweezi lla\, as well as another new release from Fantom Records simply titled “ F.O.H.” – a live double CD featuring Dweezil Zappa Plays Frank Zappa p erformances of Frank Zappa songs.In 2012 Dweezil redefined Dweezil Zappa P lays Frank Zappa’s mission as a band and sculpted it into the current 6 piece configuration he takes on tour. (Dweezil Zappa Lead Guitar Vocals\, Scheila Gonzales Saxophone\, Flute\, Keyboards and Vocals\, Kurt Morgan Ba ss and Vocals\, Chris Norton Keyboards and Vocals\, Joe Travers Drums and Vocals\, Ben Thomas Lead Vocals\, Trumpet and Trombone.) When his father t oured with smaller ensembles he referred to them as his “Rocking Teenage Combo.” Smaller in size doesn’t mean smaller in sound. Not for Frank or Dweezil. Now able to tour in even more cities and venues because they c an fit on stage easier\, Dweezil’s rocking teenage combo has been naviga ting through new geographic and musical territory. This fine assortment of hand picked musicians all have their own unique qualifications but it’s their dedication to preserving and performing the detailed music of Frank Zappa that unites them and thrills audiences across the globe.Dweezil’s proudest accomplishments are as father to his two daughters Zola Frank Za ppa (born 2006) and Ceylon Indira Zappa (born 2008). He lives in Los Angel es. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:324@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T230000 DTSTAMP:20160901T155523Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elvis-costello-imposters/ SUMMARY:Elvis Costello & The Imposters DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:312@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T230000 DTSTAMP:20160912T184826Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/govt-mule/ SUMMARY:Gov't Mule DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nLegendary rock torchbearers\, Gov’t Mule\, are ram ping up their 2016 schedule with an extensive tour and the release of a ne w archival album entitled The Tel-Star Sessions\, the band’s very first \, and never-before-released\, demos made in June 1994 at Tel-Star Studios in Bradenton\, Florida. These newly mixed and mastered recordings feature the original line-up: Warren Haynes\, Allen Woody and Matt Abts. “Havin g listened to them recently\, for the first time in decades\, a big smile came over my face. These recordings capture the rawness and excitement of the earliest stage of Gov’t Mule\,” explains Haynes.\nRecorded during the infancy of Gov’t Mule\, the demos heard on The Tel-Star Sessions a re from a time when Mule was an adventurous side project\, formed during a year when Warren Haynes and Allen Woody had some down time from their wor k with the Allman Brothers Band. Becoming one of the most enduring\, respe cted and active bands in the world was the furthest thing from the band's imagination\; the plan was to record a low-budget album and play a few sho ws. It's now clear that they had stumbled upon something special\, but at that point Mule was an experimental rock trio: Haynes\, Woody and drummer Matt Abts\, who Haynes brought in after playing with him in the Dickey Bet ts Band. Fans will love the chance to hear their early improvisational in terplay\, an impressive skill that has since become a signature of Gov't M ule's albums and live shows. \nCollaborating with Allman Brothers sound e ngineer Bud Snyder\, and taking legendary producer Tom Dowd's advice to re cord all instruments simultaneously live in a room\, Gov't Mule holed up i n the Tampa-area studio. They recorded a mix of early originals such as “Blind Man In The Dark\,” “Monkey Hill\,” and “Left Coast Groovi es” along with covers by ZZ Top (“Just Got Paid”)\, Free (“Mr. Big ”)\, and Willie Dixon (“The Same Thing”). Says Warren\, “Along wit h our discussions about the ‘power trio’ being missing from the curren t musical landscape were the discussions of how the sound of the bass guit ar had gotten progressively ‘cleaner’ since the ’80s (or late ’70s )\, and how that affected the overall feeling of the music.” Their influ ences leaned heavily on the likes of Cream\, Jimi Hendrix Experience and Z Z Top\, but Mule’s search to bring back a familiar sound is mingled with grunge and alt-rock influences that had just emerged in the early-mid ‘ 90s. Little did they know that the magic created during these sessions wou ld spark such a prolific musical journey.\nThe band recorded three increas ingly ambitious studio albums and performed countless shows before Woody d ied in August\, 2000. After briefly pausing to ponder their next move\, Ha ynes and Abts began recording The Deep End\, two CDs featuring guest bass ists\, ranging from the Who’s John Entwistle to the Grateful Dead’s Ph il Lesh.\n“Everything we’ve done collectively has led up to where we a re now\,” says Haynes. “But those Deep End sessions\, and the experi ence of playing with so many bassists and adapting to different sounds and approaches had a profound effect on Gov’t Mule and what we’ve done si nce.”\nDanny Louis\, a longtime collaborator\, became a full-time member of Gov’t Mule in 2001\, and the group has been a four-piece ever since. Bassist Jorgen Carlsson has been with the group since 2008\, solidifying the lineup.\n“I think a lot of the music we’re doing now is very simil ar to the music we were making in the earliest years with the obvious exce ption that we are no longer a trio\,” says Haynes. “In some ways we’ ve come full circle and in other ways it only makes sense if you step back and connect the dots. And that seems right to me. You want to keep growin g and you never want to be static\, or done changing.” \nWarren Haynes ’ unparalleled ability to bring together different musicians into a cohe sive whole or to pull off epic musical happenings is one of the many reaso ns why Haynes stands apart from the many great front men and guitarists wh o have graced the musical landscape. Combined with his guitar and vocal ma stery\, these skills have made him an in-demand presence and indispensible musical ally for many.\nGov't Mule has showcased its virtuosity\, intelli gence and breadth for more than two decades\, which have encompassed 15 st udio and live albums\, millions of album and track sales and thousands of performances. The band has become a human encyclopedia of timeless America n music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:291@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T233000 DTSTAMP:20161029T001753Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-3/ SUMMARY:Clutch- THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE A T THE DOOR. DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIt's the parabolic motion of projectiles. Or\, as Is aac Newton stated\, what goes up must come down — that is\, everything e xcept Clutch.\n \n Earth Rocker created an insurmountable peak. But Psychi c Warfare has altered laws of physics by elevating the smart songwriting a nd impressive performances of that last album\, setting an even higher ben chmark as their now-definitive album to date.\n \n The eleventh Clutch stu dio album Psychic Warfare goes straight for the throat with “X-Ray Visio ns” and never lets go. Working again with acclaimed producer Machine\, t his time in Texas\, the concise arrangements that made Earth Rocker so ass ertive is the same harness for the combustible musical energy on Psychic W arfare. Harder\, faster... let the rhythm hit 'em.\n \n Formed in 1991\, t he Maryland-based band's ability to absorb different musical styles and fa bricate them into a distinct Clutch sound continues to be their forté. “A Quick Death In Texas\,” overstocked with signature “Clutch heavy ” Tim Sult riffs and lonesome guitar licks\, and the funk undercurrent o f “Your Love Is Incarceration\,” color Psychic Warfare with articulate musicality and comfortable familiarity.\n \n The overall intensity of Psy chic Warfare would be self-consuming without the pressure valve of a canny rhythm section. Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster and bassist Dan Maines have an i ntuitive sense of dynamics that gives weight and contrast to the forcefuln ess of the vocals\, steering Clutch into the straightaway out of tight\, e xhilarating corners.\n \n “I listened closely to the rhythm of Neil’s vocals this time around.” Gaster explains. “The rhythms he sings\, are very syncopated. It was my goal to articulate these rhythms on the drums while keeping the pulse of the music strong.” \n \n Psychic Warfare is c inematic\, a soundtrack to the plot of singer Neil Fallon's imagination. T he narrative of “The Affidavit” sets the scene for an album of gunslin gers\, energy weapons\, paranoid neurosis\, and the occasional three-legge d mule. It's an episodic lyrical landscape populated by abstract character ization\, nuance\, and clever peculiarity.\n \n “I spent a lot of time d oting over the lyrics\,” Fallon says. “It was fun because I have a gre at luxury that I'm a professional liar — that's what a storyteller is. O r at least that’s what I try to be. It's the one socially acceptable way to completely deceive people\, and that's what they want. If you sing it with enough conviction\, people won't question it. I just love that escapi sm\, the fantasy aspect of it. And fantasy doesn’t necessarily equate to dragons and wizards. It can be seedy hotel rooms and sketchy hitchhikers. "\n \n Gaster says the band knowing Earth Rocker was such a high water mar k put them in a position of needing to follow up with an exceptional album . “Looking back on the process\, one thing that sticks out in my mind is the amount of rehearsal the band put in. We started each pre-production d ay by writing out a new album sequence and then playing that sequence stra ight thru as if it were a set list. I think this allowed us to get inside the songs in a way we had not done before. When it came time to record dru m tracks\, I had a clear idea of how I wanted to play each song."\n \n In the past\, Clutch consciously made each album conspicuously different from the last one. “We had a sadistic fear of repeating ourselves\,” Fallo n admits. “But over the last few years\, we've realized our strengths an d what it is that people like about us. Why deny it? Clutch is Clutch\, em brace what you are.”\n \n The bar is set higher\, laws of physics be dam ned. Psychic Warfare is the new adventure\, and it has no limit.\n \n For more information\, check out the band’s official website:\n www.pro-rock .com LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:318@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T230000 DTSTAMP:20160824T162153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/indigo-girls/ SUMMARY:Indigo Girls DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe Indigo Girls (Emily Saliers and Amy Ray) release d their sixteenth studio album\, One Lost Day\, on June 2nd. Vast in its r each\, but unified by the traveler’s sense of wonder\, gratitude\, and e mpathy\, One Lost Day moves like a centrifuge\, pulling the listener close to linger in the small moment\, then casting out onto sonic currents. Thi s is music of the past\, present\, and future — a boundlessness earned a nd not bestowed. One Lost Day has a feeling of music composed across time\ , not just in time. These songs are rooted in tradition and inventive\, to o: nourished in dark soils\, leafing and luminous.\nMemories here are more than specters\; they are evolutions. The album maps the dim corridors of the heart and mind\, lifting and landing the listener across state lines a nd continents. Place is a character rich in the universal specific: “Boo ts on a board in a barn” in “Texas Was Clean\,” boys “under the br idge on the river shoals off GA 9″ in “Fishtails\,” the New Orleans ’ 1788 fire and the fence around the St. Louis cemetery in “Elizabeth\ ,” the “sunny twist of Venice Chez Jay” in “Southern California is Your Girlfriend\,” and the devil-spawned Angola prison in Louisiana whe re three black men sat wrongly convicted for decades\, confined in solitar y.\nThe dirge-like ballad “Findlay\, Ohio 1968″ opens with a searing s tring and piano arrangement that feels like slipping through a tear in the space-time continuum. After we reach the violin’s held high-C and the h eartbeat drums\, and before Saliers kicks in with her chilling vocals\, we hover\, suspended in time\, before landing gently on the hot asphalt of G rammy’s driveway in 1968\, “poking hot tar bubbles with a stick…the smell of the trash and leaves burning in the can.” What unfolds is pure narrative intuition\, wherein the stuff of life\, life’s inventory — t he pall of the impending Kent State massacre\, Sexton’s poetry\, Cathy ’s grief-stricken\, beer-drinking mom\, the dad who never returned from Vietnam\, the fence-scaling girl ripping jeans\, the boy with wandering he art and hands\, the smell of Trenton’s refineries and the slapping of th e station wagon’s wheels — are the metaphoric legs that carry the stor y and this song across time and distance.\n“Fishtails” tackles similar themes — loss of innocence\, coming of age — but through a much diffe rent lens. Here\, the narrator is the observer reflecting on the tender re cklessness of neighborhood kids\, killing time in an abandoned copper mine \, waiting to flee the confines of their small world\, raging and hoping a nd “fishtailing in the dark from the time that they are born.” But the song is infused with new meaning in the juxtaposition of the boys’ live s with Ray’s father’s long-ago Florida boyhood — so similar in its r estlessness\, its sweet violence. Circularity rings like a keening bell\, dazzling and devastating. A multi-layered instrumentalism allows the long notes of the past to cradle the mid-tempo of the present\, a lush but unde rstated orchestration.\nRegarding the aching ballad\, “If I Don’t Leav e Here Now\,” Saliers says\, “The song explores the terrible afflictio n of addiction and was partly inspired right after Philip Seymour Hoffman died. I was deeply affected by his death\, but also know that addiction se ldom spares the user. It is a song about the desperate attempt to leave a bad situation where no amount of anything is ever enough.” The elegiac\, stripped-down sound pairs beautifully with tender lyrics that recognize a ddiction not as a denial of life\, but as a dangerous insatiability for li fe (“Killing yourself to keep from running out of life”) — turning t he conventional addiction narrative on its head.\n“I’d rather have the strength to see through the lens of reality than rose-colored glasses\, ” Ray says in reference to the raucous\, rollicking “Happy in the Sorr ow Key.” “Musically\, I was inspired by the feel of Paul Weller and Th e Jam\, but then I also wanted this big orchestral bridge to mirror the fe eling of lying in my bunk at night on the tour bus and drifting off to sle ep — scared but in awe of the process of life.” The dissonance between the plaintive lyrics and the quick-tempoed\, lush instrumentalism nails t he ambiguity of the emotion\, while also managing to create a rock song th at is both fun and dirty.\nA majority of the songs in this collection expl ore a time and place endemic to the narrator’s sense of self. “Texas W as Clean” is a plucky\, whispery elegy to lands loved and left behind. “It became about how a place gets reinvented and defined by your experie nces over time\,” says Ray. “When I was young\, Texas seemed so far aw ay and remote\, but now it feels like it is part of me — for the lives i t’s claimed and for the life it’s given to me.” “Elizabeth\,” th e album’s joyful opener\, takes place in New Orleans\, “with its ghost s and underbelly\,” explains Saliers. “It’s the story of kinship and music and whiskey\, L’il Queenie and the Big Easy whose bloody print is indelible. It’s denying Facebook and simply allowing someone from your past to remain in all her splendid glory.” In fact\, much of this album seems to argue against our culture’s obsession with immediate gratificat ion\, both a musical and lyrical affinity for the journey and not the jour ney’s memento.\nVenturing further north\, “Alberta” is about the ind elible impressions of a place and its history\, those that we keep close a nd those that we leave behind. “Olympia Inn” pays homage to a bus driv er named Johnny who called everyone “darling” and shared his lost love s\, triumphs\, and failures late at night as the band toured the UK and Ir eland. It’s a wild\, rocking ride of a song. “It’s meant to be romp with some swagger and self-deprecation thrown in for good measure\,” say s Ray. “Emily experimented with different guitar sounds and vocal approa ches to bring her parts to life\, and then Jordan [producer and contributi ng musician] put the organ down at the end and used The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion as an inspiration.”\nLike a good book\, One Lost Day builds to the climactic “The Rise of The Black Messiah” about two-thirds of the way through the album\, imbuing the whole with a structural integrity inh erent to the best storytelling. This hard-hitting rock song is chilling\, a battle-cry for victims of institutional racism. “My friend I heard you tell of slavery’s end but have you heard of mass incarceration/That ol ’ Jim Crow he just keeps getting born with a new hanging rope for the bl ack man’s scourge\,” bellows Ray. The song was inspired by a letter Ra y received about seven years ago from Herman Wallace\, one of the so-calle d “Angola 3″: a trio of young black men framed for the murder of a pri son guard as punishment for speaking out about the horrifying conditions i n the Angola prison in Louisiana. Wallace spent decades in solitary confin ement before finally receiving “compassionate release” just days befor e his death from cancer. In his letter\, he asked Ray to share his story\, and “The Rise of The Black Messiah” is Ray’s anthemic response\; a slow- building\, thunderous rock song anchored by Brady Blade’s spirited \, soulful drums.\nOn One Lost Day\, the Girl’s signature harmonies are in full display: rolling\, recursive\, hot and capacious as prayer. Throug h dynamic soundscapes created in tandem with producer Jordan Brooke Hamlin \, the album reveals structural innovations that enhance meaning. A classi cally- trained horn player\, Hamlin contributed “layered ethereal horn p arts and a strong vision and ear\,” says Saliers. With Hamlin\, the Girl s took new risks that paid huge dividends. The collaborative\n spirit is l oud here\, utilizing a host of musicians both familiar and new to the duo. One Lost Day was recorded in studios in Nashville\, TN and mixed by Brian Joseph at Justin Vernon’s (of Bon Iver) April Base Studios in Fall Cree k\, WI and at the Parhelion Recording Studios in Atlanta\, GA. Amy and Emi ly brought in Lex Price (k.d. lang\, Mindy Smith)\, Butterfly Boucher (Ing rid Michaelson\, Katie Herzig\, Mat Kearney)\, Fred Eltringham (Sheryl Cro w\, The Wallflowers\, Gigolo Aunts) and Chris Donohue (Dave Matthews\, Pat ty Griffin\, Lucinda Williams\, Robert Plant) to bring a good dose of infe ctious energy and creativity to the scene. Additionally\, musicians Brady Blade and Carol Isaacs — longstanding studio collaborators and live-show band members with the Girls — returned\, along with the current Indigo Girls’ touring band. Isaacs contributes haunting piano parts on songs su ch as “Come a Long Way\,” “If I Don’t Leave Here Now\,” and “F ishtails\,” and sonorous accordion parts to “Spread the Pain Around” and “Findlay\, Ohio 1968.” Blade offers his free-wheelin’\, Louisia na drumming style to “Fishtails\,” “Elizabeth\,” “Texas Was Clea n\,” and the “The Rise of The Black Messiah.” The inputs of many of the contributing musicians are captured in a series of videos by the talen ted Kathlyn Horan\, who filmed the crew during the recording of the album. The videos are available on the Indigo Girls’ website and in them we gl impse the ferocity and attention to detail that has helped the Indigo Girl s thrive through the various capitulations of a changing music industry. S tarting with 2009’s Poseidon and the Bitter Bug\, their eleventh studio album\, the Girls formed their own label\, IG Recordings\, which is now di stributed by Vanguard/Concord Music Group. The move aligns with their long held commitment to creative freedom\, energy they’ve also devoted to va rious social and environmental causes.\nThe Indigo Girls have spent thirty -five years performing together\, produced fifteen albums (seven gold\, fo ur platinum\, and one double platinum)\, earned a Grammy and seven Grammy nominations\, and have toured arenas\, festivals\, and clubs the world ove r. It is rare to find musicians together so long\, rarer still with such p rofound successes. Their music lives in the hearts of generations of dedic ated fans and continues to inspire young musicians. This loyalty is not ac cidental. Perhaps their relevance over three decades can be credited to th e mighty collisions of distinct aesthetics forging new paths over time. Th e Girls’ refinement — not only of style and skill\, but of their own c reative processes — allows access to ever new and liminal spaces.\nA lon g creative marriage fosters its own scrappy beauty\, though\, and theirs g rows more nuanced\, weatherworn\, and lovely in each successive album. Sal iers and Ray live separate lives\, take on independent projects\, but shar e “the same set of values\,” says Saliers. “We both embrace the stru ggle\, share the same energy. We are sisters in our embrace of life. Obser vers.” That sort of artistic kinship is rare and cosmic. Here\, then\, a re the stars of that labor\, the next chapter.\n– Jessica Hendry Nelson May 19\, 2015  LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:288@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T230000 DTSTAMP:20160812T235826Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/henry-rollins/ SUMMARY:Henry Rollins DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192657Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/frank-turner-sleeping-souls/ SUMMARY:Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFrank Turner is aware of the passage of time\, of th e influence of days that drag and months that gallop can exert on what he would probably never dream of calling his body of work. After all\, it has been a number of years now since the hardcore troubadour transformed hims elf from The Boy Who Surely Could Not\, to The Man That Did\; it has been years now that this name has appeared in the largest type on ticket stubs that permit entry to such venues as Wembley Arena\, or the Royal Albert Ha ll\; just as it has been years since the sound of his voice projecting its elf from a digital radio was anything like a surprise\, let alone a novelt y. Naturally\, such upward mobility provides reasons to be cheerful\, and in ways that it would be lazy to term predictable. But at the same time\, the mindful songwriter will take heed: for in order to gain a foothold one can subconsciously lose an edge. So when the time came\, in the latter mo nths of 2014\, to record a new studio album\, Frank took stock of his late st batch of constantly-evolving\, keenly-observed vignettes and wondered\, What now?\nThis is my sixth album\, which isn’t an inherently exciting album number\, in and of itself\, he says. Lately Ive been thinking a lot about debut albums. When a band makes a debut record\, they essentially ro ll into the studio and play through their extant live set. There is freshn ess\, an excitement to it that bands often lose as time goes by. I wanted to try and make a record that had that young\, exciting feel\, full of pis s and vinegar. This also tied in with the fact that to date I don’t feel like I’ve made an album that captures the live experience of seeing me and the Sleeping Souls do what we do best. So I had it in my head to make a record quickly\, having worked on the songs for a long time beforehand i n a live setting.\nThis Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls that most supp le\, dexterous and punishing of permanent backing bands did\, putting in h ard hours as the nights drew in over a practice compound in the Oxfordshir e countryside. As always\, the trick lay in translating the album as it ex isted in Franks head to the point where others in his organization were ha ppy to lend their shoulder to its cause. The key to this exercise lay with producer Butch Walker. A noted singer-songwriter in his own right\, as a technician Walkers name appears on the production credits of albums by art ists as diverse as Katy Perry\, Hot Hot Heat\, Pink and Fall Out Boy. But it was the Americans organic quality that caught the Englishman’s ear\, his capacity to transport songs forged amid the thunder of the practice ro om floor to the exacting standards of the studio without compromise or equ ivocation. Butch Walker understood this as if by instinct. As with produce r Nick Lowe who in the 1970s would say to Elvis Costello\, This song has g ot four chords\, what the fucking problem? the producer recognised that wh at was required was to let the musicians Trust Their Stuff\, and for Walke r to stand by ready to capture lightning in a bottle. This the two parties did. The Souls and I flew to Nashville in December with a suite of very w ell-rehearsed and road-tested songs\, and smashed out the album in nine da ys\, says Turner. Pretty much all of it is live\, and Im proud to say that with one exception every vocal take on the record is unedited as well. Th e end result is everything I wanted it to be. If Frank Turner &\; The S leeping Souls fifth album\, Tape Deck Heart\, released in 2013\, was a cat harsis of licked-wounds\, not to mention the sting of raw and recent perso nal failure\, then Positive Songs For Negative People is the sound of a ma n putting his show back on the road. As early as the albums second song\, Get Better\, Frank is fashioning a modus operandi for one whose flaws are not things of which he is necessarily ashamed. I’ve got no new tricks\, he sings\, and I’m up on bricks\, but\, me\, I’m a machine and I was b uilt to last.\nHere\, the author is only partially correct on album number six\, Frank Turner <\;<\;does>\;>\; have new tricks. Positive Son gs For Negative People may resonate with the clarity and purpose of a debu t album\, but the songs contained within are not the sound of a man attend ing his first ever rodeo. Bookended by two acoustic tracks\, Positive Song s begins with The Angel Islington\, a love letter to North London that sug gests that even a man with more stamps on his passport than Alan Whicker s till needs a neighbourhood in this case\, the artery that runs from Archwa y to the southernmost tip of Upper Street - he can call his own\, and frie nds in this neighbourhood who primarily are interested not in what he does for a living\, but for who he is as a man. Just as remarkable\, and easil y just as moving\, is the albums final track. A eulogy for a friend who to ok the awful decision to end his own life\, Song For Josh takes as its sub ject a man who headed the security team at Washington DCs famous 9:30 Club . A perfectly judged\, and expertly delivered\, treatise in loss\, love an d regret\, this moving composition is rendered yet poignant for the fact t hat it was recorded live at the club at which Josh once worked\, and withn ot just friends but also members of his family on hand to bear witness. As a testament to both the power of song\, and the power of friendship\, it is a thing of beauty to behold. We were passing through DC on tour not lon g after Josh had passed\, recalls Frank on the decision to record the albu ms closing track in such a poignant setting. Id written the song and playe d it out a few times\, but by now the idea of recording the song in Washin gton DC had began to germinate so we made technical preparations. I only h ad one shot at it I wouldn’t have played the song twice at the show. I h ad slightly screwed up the trial version that we recorded at that nights s oundcheck\, so when it came time to perform it in front of an audience I w as somewhat nervous. But in the end the Gods or perhaps it was Josh were s miling\, and I played it the best that I ever have.Elsewhere\, the Sleepin g Souls are on hand to buck and weave\, to glide and soar\, and sometimes just to smash it all to pieces. From songs that are by turns playful (Love Forty Down)\, wise in their contentment (Mittens)\, or else nothing less than matters of life and death (Demons\, Out Of Breath)\, this is a collec tion that faces lifes minor key moments with major key fortitude. As if th is werent quite enough\, Frank Turners sixth album also features a duet wi th Denvers Esmé Patterson\, on the song Silent Key\, with the singer from the Mile High City taking the part of Christa MacAuliffe\, the primary sc hool teacher turned astronaut who died in the Challenger space shuttle cal amity of 1986. The title Positive Songs For Negative People arrived as Fra nk Turners answer to a friends enquiry as to how he would best explain his music\, and throughout this 12 song set the sense that he\, and we\, can overcome is overwhelming. In spite of perhaps\, even\, <\;<\;because&g t\;>\; of - the many pitfalls and travails that litter this sparkling co llection\, the listeners day and mood is improved by the existence of this album. In some ways I feel like this record is my definitive statement\, a summation of the first five records\,says its creator. \nFrank Turner is the author of five previous albums\; they are Sleep Is For The Week\, Lov e\, Ire and Song\, Poetry Of The Deed\, England Keep My Bones and Tape Dec k Heart. A Wessex Boy by inclination\, these days his post is delivered to Holloway\, North London. He intends to spend the next 18 months\, and pro bably the rest of his life\, on tour. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:300@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192735Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noise-presents-beartooth-aggress ive-tour/ SUMMARY:The Noise Presents Beartooth: The Aggressive Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIn the two short years since their debut album was c ooked up in front man Caleb Shomo’s basement\, BEARTOOTH has catapulted into heavy music’s stratosphere. “The Lines\,” “Beaten in Lips\, ” “In Between\,” and “Body Bag” collected over 10 million views on YouTube\, as BEARTOOTH trekked around the globe with Slipknot\, Pierce The Veil\, Bring Me The Horizon\, Sleeping With Sirens\, Reading &\; Le eds\, Download Festival and the Vans Warped Tour.\nBEARTOOTH has as much i n common with stomping metalcore as old-school punk\, vintage screamo\, an d harder edged pop punk\, with a bit of cinematic extravagance.\nWhereas D isgusting was the sound of a man pushing forward\, Aggressive is a battle cry vowing to never retreat back into the dark. BEARTOOTH’s second Red B ull Records full length arrives filled with unapologetic power and focused determination. It’s the inevitable result of a fiercely dedicated\, imm ensely talented\, often troubled young singer who found purpose in sharing his insecurity\, hostility\, and regret with likeminded people the world over\, people he never dreamt would hear his music let alone connect with it.\n“’Crazy’ doesn’t even begin to describe it\,” Shomo says of the BEARTOOTH journey. “It’s been the biggest whirlwind of unexpected things happening over and over.”\nThe title track on the band’s sopho more set\, Aggressive\, plays like a BEARTOOTH mission statement. The song boasts impassioned throaty verses\, pressure mounting build-ups\, cathart ic breakdowns\, crowd moving bounce and savage riffs. “Who knew you’d be hated for being who you are? And be a big target for all the insecure? ” Shomo croons at the start of “Hated\,” an outsider anthem with the urgent momentum of the best of the ‘90s punk set with a soaring Active Rock chorus. “Loser” is every bit as driving as Foo Fighters or Rise A gainst\, with the sweaty exuberance championed in the underground scene. A lternately\, “Always Dead” is a circle-pit inciting banger worthy of a ny hardcore festival\, while “Rock is Dead” makes for a huge exhale fr om serious reflection into full-blown reckless celebration.\nNobody comes to a BEARTOOTH show to stand around. The audience craves involvement\, yea rns for participation\, insists on mixing it up and always sings along. BE ARTOOTH’s Sick EP (2013) and Disgusting (2014) debut full-length saw Sho mo painstakingly executing all of the instrumentation and vocals himself\, working to exorcise the demons of a deep depression\, self-doubt\, and cr eative frustration. Aggressive is a natural step forward\, defying the tem ptation to remain in despair.\n“I want people to understand that I get i t\,” Shomo explains with characteristic honesty. “We’ve all been the re. A lot of us are still there and a lot of us will go back to that place . But you don’t have to let it win or let it define you. Whatever you ne ed to fight depression\, whatever it takes to fight this darkness in your life\, if you really put your head against it and really fight for it\, yo u can overcome and come out on top.”\nShomo and his bandmates are more t han happy to let BEARTOOTH define them. Aggressive is filled with screamin g verses\, soul moving riffs\, and mosh parts\, yet at the same time\, it ’s incredibly catchy. That’s what BEARTOOTH does best: bridging raw au thentic intensity with accessibility\, much like the balance between the s obering reality of personal demons and the hope attainable through perseve rance.\n“This band is who and what I am now\,” Shomo says proudly. “ I want this band to be the stamp I leave with my name for the rest of my l ife. And I want this record to prove it. This is my chance to prove\, to m yself\, that BEARTOOTH isn’t a fluke.”\nNothing about Shomo’s career could be described as a “fluke.” ‘Though still in his early twentie s\, he’s experienced many of the highs and lows associated with creative expression\, underground subculture and commercial charts. Starting as At tack Attack!’s keyboard player at age 15\, the Columbus\, Ohio native ha d moved into the frontman position by the time their third album debuted B illboard’s Top 10. Shomo eventually left Attack Attack! in order to face his depression and anxiety directly.\nBEARTOOTH began as a purely solo ex pression of pain and mental illness. Following the recruitment of guitaris ts Taylor Lumley and Kam Bradbury\, bassist Oshie Bichar\, and the band’ s original drummer\, to tour in support of Sick and Disgusting\, BEARTOOTH evolved into something more resembling a traditional band. The setup is s imilar to entities like Marilyn Manson\, The Cure or Nine Inch Nails\, whe re one person leads the charge creatively but feeds off the energy of trus ted confidantes and comrades-at-arms who execute the overall vision.\nShom o spent a grim Midwest winter back in his basement\, obsessively tinkering with BEARTOOTH’s much-anticipated follow-up to the point of exhaustion. He’d tried sharing the workload with outside mixers on the first album\ , but there are so many nuances to BEARTOOTH’s sound that none of the pe ople he tried quite got it.\nEnter veteran hit-maker David Bendeth\, whose discography includes important albums by Paramore\, Breaking Benjamin\, A Day To Remember\, and Taking Back Sunday. Sensing something of a kindred spirit\, Shomo entrusted Bendeth with mixing duties on Aggressive\, soakin g up the producer’s knowledge and experience.\nThe new BEARTOOTH album a lso features a bit of co-songwriting contribution from John Feldmann\, who se work as producer\, mixer\, and cowriter includes albums by Good Charlot te\, The Used\, and 5 Seconds Of Summer.\n“The process of making this re cord was truly life changing\, more than any other experience I’ve had i n a long time\,” says Shomo\, who worked hard to get in better physical shape\, too. He points to one two hour-long conversation with Bendeth as p ivotal in the album’s journey and speaks affectionately of Feldmann as w ell\, who he credits with helping to bring out some of the brighter/melodi c spots on Aggressive.\n“It was a really delicate process. The reason I was able to work with those two is because we’re so close\, it’s becom e a little family. They have a lot of respect for what I do and how I like to do it. They really understood what it means to me mentally to make a B EARTOOTH record. All they want to do is take that process further\, push t he envelope\, get better songs out of me and for the record.”\nPart of t hat process involved drawing upon the past two years of touring. “If I w as at a show\, which parts would have me wanting to jump on top of people ’s shoulders to sing along as loudly as I can? What part will really pul l me into a show? Sure\, there are heavier songs and more chilled out song s. But I don’t want there to ever be a dead moment. I want everything to have an intense vibe and good energy to it.”\nDisgusting dealt primaril y with self-hatred. This time around\, on Aggressive\, there’s a differe nt type of aggressiveness driving the proceedings thematically. “Look at an orchestra: nobody is saying a word but some people literally live and die for it. It touches you. It moves you\,” Shomo points out. “I do no t want to be one of those people leading people into a weird place with th e lyrics just because they’re captivated by something else in the song. I want people singing along to things that empower them\, that make them w ant to go out and experience life in new ways.”\nWhat once belonged sole ly to Caleb Shomo in his basement has been shared with the world\, connect ing with an increasingly broad audience. Now BEARTOOTH belongs to the peop le as much as it did to the person. Aggressive is an inevitable evolution\ , as BEARTOOTH sinks its bite into the world. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:320@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T230000 DTSTAMP:20160822T161532Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steve-vai/ SUMMARY:Steve Vai DESCRIPTION:LOS ANGELES — To commemorate the 25th anniversary of his land mark album\, Passion and Warfare\, Steve Vai is currently in Europe on the first leg of his very special world tour celebrating one of the greatest instrumental rock guitar recordings of all time.  This fall\, Vai will br ing his tour to North America starting on October 8\, 2016 with a performa nce in Riverside\, CA at the Fox Performing Arts Center.  For the first t ime Vai will be performing the entire Passion and Warfare record from top to bottom\, with some very special surprises in store.  The first 20 Nort h American Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary World Tour dates have been announced (see list of dates below).  These 20 concerts represent the fi rst half of the tour.  The remaining half will be announced soon.“The e njoyment that the band is having and the audience response to the shows we are playing in Europe has taken us a bit by surprise\,” Vai said.  “ The collective support for the PAW 25th\, Modern Primitive and this show i s humbling.  There is deep appreciation from us in having the opportunity to honor this record with this tour and we are smiling every moment of it .”The tour will feature three unique premium Passion and Warfare VIP pac kages: the Front Row EVO Experience\, the Meet &\; Greet EVO Experienc e\, and the EVO Tour Package.  With the Front Row and Meet &\; Greet E VO Experiences\, fans will have an opportunity to sit with Steve in a Q&am p\;A session\, attend soundcheck\, and receive exclusive merchandise.  A limited number of EVO Experience and EVO Tour Packages will be available f or each show.Sony Music Entertainment and Legacy Recordings recently relea sed Vai’s Modern Primitive/Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary Edition.   Modern Primitive includes previously unreleased material that was eithe r recorded or written after Vai’s first solo record Flex-Able and prior to the writing and recording of the music on Passion and Warfare.  Fans w ill enjoy four bonus tracks on the 25th Anniversary version of Passion and Warfare\, which was newly remastered from the original analog tapes. “T he music on Modern Primitive was written and recorded with virtually no ex pectations for its future\,” Vai said.  “As a result\, there was an o pening up to a powerful and personal creativity that allowed me to find th e most stimulating music I could conjure.”Corresponding with the album r elease and tour\, TrueFire presents Steve Vai’s Alien Guitar Secrets:  Passion &\; Warfare interactive video masterclass is now available at w ww.truefire.com.  During this insightful masterclass\, Vai shares ingenio us methods to help guitarists unlock their own personal musical identities throughout as well as revealing overviews with select playing examples fo r each of the songs on his acclaimed Passion and Warfare album. Vai will host his third Vai Academy guitar camp — Vai Academy 3.0 “Passion and Technique” — at the Asilomar Center (www.visitasilomar.com) in Carmel\ , California\, Jan. 2-6\, 2017 with special guests Al DiMeola\, Zakk Wylde \, Carlos Alomar and more.  For more information\, visit www.vaiacademy.c om or e-mail: info@dreamcatcherevents.com.  “I can’t be more blown aw ay by our lineup of special guests that will be joining us in January 2017 for our next Vai Academy\,” Vai said.  “The theme for this camp will be focusing on technique\, and going deeper than technique to find a play er’s individual and unique voice on the instrument." For more informati on on Steve Vai\, the Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary World Tour\, an d current Vai happenings\, visit www.vai.com.  LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T230000 DTSTAMP:20160223T161241Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bill-maher/ SUMMARY:Bill Maher DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYFor more than twenty years\, Bill Maher has set the bo undaries of where funny\, political talk can go on American television. Fi rst on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central\, ABC\, 1993-2002)\, an d for the last thirteen years on HBO’s “Real Time\,” Maher’s combi nation of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 34 Emmy nom inations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for HBO s eries\, “VICE.” In October of 2008\, this same combination was on disp lay in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion\ , “Religulous\,” directed by Larry Charles (“Borat”). The document ary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever.In add ition to his television program – which has featured such regular visito rs as Howard Dean\, Ben Affleck\, Robin Williams\, Arianna Huffington\, Co ry Booker and Michael Moore – Maher has written five bestsellers: “Tru e Story\,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorre ct’s Greatest Hits\,” “When You Ride Alone\, You Ride with Bin Laden \,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer\,” and most rec ently\, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has The ir Head Up Their Ass.”Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979\, and still performs at least fifty dates a year in Las Vegas and in sold out theaters all across the country. Three of his ten stand-up speci als for HBO – 2007’s “The Decider\,” 2005’s “I’m Swiss\,” as well as the hilarious\, “Bill Maher … But I’m Not Wrong\,” – have been nominated for Emmy awards.Maher was born in New York City\, rais ed in River Vale\, N.J. and went to Cornell University. He now resides in Los Angeles. LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:272@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T230000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192810Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sonata-artica-dark-tranquility/ SUMMARY:Sonata Arctica & Dark Tranquility DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:269@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T230000 DTSTAMP:20161021T010442Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ani-difranco-2/ SUMMARY:Ani DiFranco DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAfter 20 years in the music biz\, self-described “ Little Folksinger” Ani DiFranco is still technically little\, although h er influence on fellow musicians\, activists\, and indie-minded people the world over has been huge. She still proudly identifies as a folksinger\, too\, but her understanding of that term has always been far more expansiv e than a bin at the record store or a category on iTunes\, with ample room for soul\, funk\, jazz\, electronic music\, spoken word\, and a marching band or two. Over the course of more than 20 albums\, including the live d ouble CD Living in Clip (1997) and the two-disc career retrospective Canon (2007)\, as well as the latest one\, ¿Which Side are You On? (2012)\, An i has never stopped evolving\, experimenting\, testing the limits of what can be said and sung. Her lifelong tribe of co-conspirators includes every one from Pete Seeger and the late Utah Phillips to a new generation of twe ntysomething singer-songwriters who grew up with her songs and shows — a nd then there's the motley crew of folks like Prince\, Maceo Parker\, Andr ew Bird\, Dr. John\, Arto Lindsay\, Bruce Springsteen\, Chuck D\, the Buff alo Philharmonic\, Gillian Welch\, Cyndi Lauper\, and even Burmese activis t and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi\, with whom she has crossed paths in a myriad of ways.\n \n Born in Buffalo\, New York in 1970\, Ani spent par t of her twenties in New York City\, then returned to her hometown where s he established first a business office and then a performance venue called Babeville as the twentieth century ground to a halt and the twenty-first one revved up. For much of the last decade she's been based in New Orleans — but at her core she's always seen herself as “a traveler\,” cover ing pretty much the four corners of the earth by now\, both solo and with her band. (There's less corner-covering these days\, now that she's consci ously slowing down a bit and raising a daughter with partner and co-produc er Mike Napolitano\, but she still gets around just fine\, playing venues like Madison Square Garden for Pete Seeger's ninetieth birthday bash and a nother star-studded lineup at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan for Wavy Gra vy's seventy-fifth.)\n \n \n Early in her career\, Ani made a choice that is now so obvious to so many people that it's hard to remember it was once considered brazen: to say no to every record label deal that came her way \, and yes to being her own boss. That decision has earned her plenty of a ttention over the years\, but it has never been what brought sold-out crow ds to her shows around the world\, fans debating every nuance of her lyric s\, and fellow performers clamoring to work with her. No\, all that has mo re to do with another choice she made early in life: To use her voice and her guitar as honestly and unflinchingly as she could\, writing and playin g songs that came straight from her own experience\, her boundless imagina tion\, her sharp wit\, and her ever-more-nuanced understanding of how the world works. She did it in noisy bars with nothing but a shaved head and a lone guitar in 1990\, and she's doing it with renewed intensity today. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:317@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161111T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192846Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eric-paslay/ SUMMARY:Eric Paslay DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nEric Paslay\, delivers a powerful punch as a renowne d\, Platinum-selling\, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has ce lebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band)\, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen)\, “Angel Eyes ” (Love &\; Theft)\, “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “FridayNight\ ,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple\, Texas native is a recent GRAMMY nominee (first as a r ecording artist) in the Best Country Duo/Group category for “The Driver\ ,” performed by Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley\, featuring Eric and Dierks Bentley and a current “Song of The Year” nominee for “She Don ’t Love You” at the upcoming ACM Awards on April 3. A true artist’s artist\, USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant” and American Son gwriter names him an influencer of country music. Paslay recently released his back beat-driven groove “High Class\,” the lead single from his h ighly-anticipated sophomore album\, and takes the stage on tour with Brad Paisley this winter. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:289@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T230000 DTSTAMP:20161014T192933Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/highly-suspect/ SUMMARY:Highly Suspect DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIt happened in Brooklyn. In 2011\, the members of Hi ghly Suspect arrived in the borough from their native Cape Cod\, MA. The n ext four years became a whirlwind of sex\, drugs\, and more rock ‘n’ r oll than most people could ever handle. Then again\, Johnny Stevens [vocal s\, guitar] and twin brothers Rich [bass\, vocals] and Ryan Meyer [drums] aren’t “most people.” Those chemically-soaked nights\, hazier mornin gs\, broken relationships\, and cathartic realizations leave residue acros s Highly Suspect’s full-length debut album\, Mister Asylum [300 Entert ainment]\, and it’s inebriating in the best way possible.\n The boys mov ed into a studio apartment with “no electricity yet\,” getting a cheap rate as Rich promised to add an elevated loft with five bedrooms. He made good on his promise and even launched his own contracting company that wo uld fuel the band’s exploits for the foreseeable future. As they slowly but surely made a name for themselves locally\, Johnny cataloged experienc es in the moment\, either putting pen to paper in his notebook or using hi s phone’s memos.\n “This album is a collection of everything that happ ened from the time I moved to Brooklyn onward\,” says Johnny. “I met L ydia the first week we were here. She was the only girl in the building. I t was Lydia and her roommates and us. She kicked everything off for me. Th e album is a reflection of our experiences. Shit\, New York is the dream. On Cape Cod\, I’d wake up at five in the morning\, work out\, surf\, and smoke a ton of weed. In New York\, you’re staying up until five in the morning\, and the weed is now cocaine. It’s a nocturnal life and a total ly different thing. I lived it pretty fucking hard and had to write about it.”\n “It all felt meant to be in a weird way\,” adds Rich. “We m oved into the first building we looked at\, and there was this plane flyin g overhead that said\, ‘Last Chance.’ There were homeless people every where and a broken down minivan. We weren’t on Cape Cod anymore.”\n Wh ile busking in the subway\, Johnny caught a woman’s attention who introd uced the band to producer Joel Hamilton [Black Keys\, Tom Waits\, Elvis Co stello]. After hitting it off with the band\, and interested to hear more\ , he hooked the band up with some studio time\, recording their new EP as a passion project. \n “We didn’t have a genre or aesthetic we were go ing for\,” explains Ryan. “We simply wrote what we liked. It was reall y natural\, and Joel captured that on our first EP.”\n Their D.I.Y. musi c video for the drowsy\, dirty\, and dirge-y blues rocker “Bath Salts” —which Johnny penned after “overdosing on a huge combination of shit ”—drummed up a major buzz online and attracted the band’s current ma nagement. They cut another independent EP with Gojira singer and guitarist Joseph Duplantier behind the board. Continuing to slug it out live\, they eventually caught the attention of 300 Entertainment in 2014 who signed t he trio as its flagship rock outfit.\n Following the signing\, Highly Susp ect entered Studio G in Brooklyn with Hamilton and cut Mister Asylum to tape. They tapped into something real\, rigid\, and raw that instantly res onated. \n Upon release\, the record debuted at #22 on the Billboard To p 200\, selling over 9\,100 copies and making it one of the “top three b iggest selling rock debuts by a new act in 2015.” Rolling Stone\,Entert ainment Weekly\, Billboard\, The Fader\, and more praised the group\, an d they shared stages with the likes of Faith No More\, Jane’s Addiction\ , Deftones\, Eagles of Death Metal\, My Morning Jacket\, Grizzly Bear and more and lit up festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. \n The infec tious grit and grime of songs like the single “Lydia” heralded the ban d’s presence. Ryan and Rich lock into a creeping rhythmic stomp as Johnn y’s eternally haunted vocals transfix. \n “It’s about my ex-girlfri end\,” Johnny continues. “It displays what it feels like to know you ’re ending something good because you have other things to do. Lydia and I were very much in love\, but our lives were leading us in different dir ections. There was nothing wrong with her. We would’ve been holding each other back. We were in our early twenties in New York City\, trying to do important things and follow our dreams. I pushed her away\, and she pushe d me away.”\n The swaggering riffs of “Mom” belie a darkness as John ny address his mother who “has some personal issues she could never deal with that wound up taking her out of my life as a baby.” \n “23” r olls from thick guitars into a hypnotic chant just before a howling lead. He remarks\, “We left when I was 23-years-old. We’re saying\, ‘Fuck it and fuck you if you don’t want to get behind what we’re doing.’ I t’s an empowering song about getting up and out of your home town and ma king something happen.”\n Meanwhile\, Rich penned the upbeat “Lost\, ” which veers between a bombastic drum beat into a magnetic refrain. Ric h says\, “It’s one of those relationships where you love each other\, but it’s just not going to work out. I think everyone’s been there.” \n In many ways\, Highly Suspect’s wonderful danger stands encapsulated in the name of the album\, Mister Asylum. \n “Asylum can be a place of safety\, and it can also be a place that’s scary\, like a mental instit ution\,” Johnny leaves off. “Mister Asylum embodies both of those thi ngs all at once—safety and craziness. It’s organization and chaos. It ’s Yin and Yang. It’s losing your mind and finding yourself. That’s us. When people listen to our music\, I want them to feel like they're no t alone in their thoughts. At the same time\, we’re just regular dudes . We want to meet everyone and have a good time when we play.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:306@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T193016Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/asking-alexandria-10-years-black / SUMMARY:Asking Alexandria- 10 Years In The Black DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nLife is all about how quickly you get back up. In Ja nuary 2015\, everything changed for Asking Alexandria. The chart-topping\, gold-selling UK hard rock outfit parted ways with singer and founding mem ber Danny Worsnop. On the outside\, the future might’ve seemed uncertain even grim to some\, but Ben Bruce [lead guitar\, vocals]\, James Cassells [drums]\, Cameron Liddell [rhythm guitar]\, and Sam Bettley [bass] dusted themselves off\, lifted their chins\, and got right back up. We hadn’t reached our destination yet\, and Danny had\, admits Bruce. I think it was necessary. When it happened\, I was devastated. I lost my best friend. We even started referring to this part of our career as The Black period. It was the darkest time\, but we weren’t going to give up. If he hadn’t left\, I don’t think we would’ve been as inspired as we were. I also d on’t think Asking Alexandria would still be around. Instead\, we’re mo re excited than ever about this band. Bruce locked himself in his New Jers ey home and immediately began writing ideas for what would become the grou p’s fourth full-length album\, The Black [Sumerian Records]. He studied their early material\, focusing on capturing that initial magic and rekind ling their groove-driven and electronic-laden metallic swing. In order to properly do that\, the band actually turned to a fan. Ukrainian singer Den is Stoff gained notoriety posting Asking Alexandria covers on YouTube and consequentially inked a deal with Sumerian Records in his band Make Me Fam ous. Bruce shot him an email one night. The next day\, a new Asking Alexan dria song had vocals. When I first saw him on YouTube\, I thought he sound ed just like Danny\, and it was so weird\, recalls Bruce. \nSo\, I reached out. As soon as he sent me the first demo\, it didn’t feel like there w as a new guy. He’s Asking Alexandria’s singer. It’s like it was alwa ys meant to be. He gave us a new lease on life.\nDenis made his live debut in front of 30\,000 people when Asking Alexandria headlined the Czech Rep ublic’s Rock for People Festival. In between sold out shows around the g lobe\, they ventured back and forth to the Michigan studio of longtime pro ducer Joey Sturgis in order to cut The Black. The sessions came together r apidly. Not only was it easier\, but it was a lot more enjoyable\, continu es Bruce. We’re all on the same page. There was this creative freedom wi th no limitations and restrictions. It felt like Reckless &\; Relentles s on steroids. The album’s first single and title track\, The Black\, ev inced that sentiment. With a sidewinder guitar riff\, industrial-style sla m\, and hypnotically haunting refrain\, the song sees the group evolve the ir patented sound with a more potent punch. I think everyone goes through this at some point or another\, he sighs. There’s a time in your life wh ere you feel like you’re really trying to clutch onto anything\, but not hings there for you to clutch onto. You feel completely hopeless and lost\ , but you get through it. The song is a reminder to keep on fighting and s earching for the light at the end of the tunnel. Let It Sleep stands out a s the quintet’s heaviest salvo ever. Exploding on impact\, the track bui lds into a guttural chant thats immediately irresistible and impenetrable. You battle with voices inside your head\, says Bruce. Everyone has those two sides. You’re torn between two different ideologies\, trying to figu re out which path to go down. It was appropriate to go so heavy. Meanwhile \, Send Me Home sees the musicians flex their melodic muscle with a magnif icent melody\, highlighting Stoff’s vocal prowess and range. That was th e first thing he sang over\, and it was when I knew it was going to work\, smiles Bruce. Lyrically\, it discusses being away on tour all the time an d \nbeing far away from the people you love. Everyone thinks its a 24-hour party\, but the reality is you’re separated from everyone who cares abo ut you.\nThe Black reflects the apex of Asking Alexandria’s singular sty le. However\, that dynamic approach has defined them since day one. It’s what made millions fall in love with them on 2009’s Stand Up and Scream and turned The Final Episode (Lets Change the Channel) into an RIAA Gold- certified smash. The 2011 follow-up\, Reckless &\; Relentless\, would b ow at #9 on the Billboard Top 200\, while From Death to Destiny debuted at #5 in 2013. Along the way\, they’ve covered magazines such as Alternati ve Press\, \nGuitar World\, Revolver\, Metal Hammer\, Kerrang!\, and more as well as touring alongside Guns N\nRoses\, Avenged Sevenfold\, Korn\, Sl ipknot\, and many others. \nNow\, The Black represents a new beginning and the commencement of their biggest\, boldest\, and best chapter yet. \nThi s is a new era\, Bruce leaves off. We got a kick in the ass to bring that passion\, angst\, and aggression back. I hope when people walk away they s imply think\, Fuck yes\, my favorite band is back. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:330@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T233000 DTSTAMP:20161007T160410Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/flames-hellyeah-forged-fire-tour -2016/ SUMMARY:In Flames & HELLYEAH Forged In Fire Tour 2016 DESCRIPTION:In Flames biography\nFormed in Gothenburg\, Sweden in 1990\, In Flames is world-renown as one of the forefathers of Melodic Death Metal. With 11 studio albums released\, countless successful tours around the glo be\, millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide\, In Flames has proven to be an unstoppable force in heavy music.\n \n From the first opus in 1994 entitled ”Lunar Strain” to the previous release ”Siren Charms” (2014)\, In Flames has risen to great heights in music history. The melodies\, the harmonies and the lyrics that characterize In Flames’ signature sound have evolved throughout the years proving that In Flames is so much more then their former self.\n \n In Flames is a band that fans around the world can rely on\, inspiring their fans\, the Jesterheads\, t o live by the phrase\, ”In Flames We Trust”.\n \;\nHELLYEAH BIO:\n \n\n\n\n\nHELLYEAH’s previous album\, 2014's Blood for Blood\, was the album metal fans and critics were waiting for HELLYEAH to make\, based on the revered metal pedigree of the individual members. Such an artistic achievement—the album debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Hard Rock album chart— meant the band set the bar incredibly high.  HELLYEAH —whose core is comprised of singer Chad Gray\, guitarist Tom Maxwell\, drummer V innie Paul\, Christian Brady (guitar) and Kyle Sanders (bass)— do not d isappoint with their fifth album UNDEN!ABLE. "We turned a corner with B lood for Blood and we wanted to continue that path\," Paul states. "It's much heavier and darker\, and we take it to another extreme." The album a lso fosters a sense of community and the notion that "we're all in this to gether"among the metal community we are part of. The upside down "i" in th e title is an exclamation point — a subtle indicator of how metal fans live their lives against the grain for their entire daily existence. "It d oesn’t matter how old you are — you are always a metal kid\," Chad Gray declares\, referencing himself and fans as one. With the 2007 self -titled debut\, HELLYEAH broke the ice\, introducing the world to a band comprised of familiar faces who played in influential bands with signatu re sounds. 2010's Stampede showed off a more pleasure-seeking side of H ELLYEAH. 2012'sBand of Brothers was marked by internal change and further experimentation\, while Blood for Blood found the band reaching the su mmit of brutality\, creativity\, and artfully mined piss and vinegar. UND EN!ABLE is the logical next step and it's front loaded with songs that c rackle with a palpable industrial aggro energy. As guitarist Maxwell succi nctly says\, "It's belligerent and brutal\, with peaks and valleys that b ring you up and down\, emotionally and lyrically." One reason it's so bel ligerent and brutal? The time crunch that came along with crafting the alb um. The band spent 18 glorious but grueling months on the road in support of Blood for Blood and was given exactly two weeks (!!!) off before it had to start working on UNDEN!ABLE. The pressure and lack of recess awak ened a sleeping giant within Maxwell. There was literally notime to waste and he marshaled his emotions for inspiration. Without any time to decomp ress\, Maxwell came out of the gates in sniper mode\, admitting there was "no time for demo-itis!" He confessed\, "I was pissed\, agitated\, and di straught. In the long run\, it helped. There was so much intensity in the  frustration."  Paul notes that the band "took no time off so that we di dn't get complacent. We knew there was a window of opportunity." It may n ot have been optimal at the time\, but it yielded a maximized result. "We know we did great\, broken ankles and all\," he states. HELLYEAH’s usu al formula remained unaltered when it came to the recording process. They demoed atPaul's home studio in Dallas\, TX before writing and recording wi th Kevin Churko in Las Vegas. UNDEN!ABLE hosts redemptive\, but throttli ng songs that will "scratch your soul\," according to Gray. "X" is fast\, furious and "over the top\," says Paul. "It is something that metal fans need." It's expected to become an instant fan favorite. The more contempl ative "Human" is moving\, yet monstrous. The title track surges with raw e nergy and industrial crunch. "Love Falls" is arhythmic and sultry departur e for the band\, which measures pain and anger equally\, while "STARTARIOT " is nothing short of a fist-pumping\, fuel-burning heavy metal epic.UNDE N!ABLE is a complete work\, including a cover that is the definitive visu al matching the album's sonic wrath. The artwork was inspired by Chad Gra y and designed by William “Wombat” Felch\, who the band discovered thr ough his artistic interpretations of HELLYEAH songs on YouTube\, and who Paul labeled “like a new member of the band.” The eye is emblematic o f the metal community and the kids who find their kindred spirits in HELL YEAH. “The eyes are the portal to the soul\," Graysays. "There is more e xtremity\, so I wanted it to represent looking into the eye of someone who is a member of the metal community being cast out. You always feel like a fighter. So we created this eye and the exclamation point [in the title] as the stamp on this madness. You are looking into the soul of a metalhe ad." Overall\, there's a surging current of hunger in UNDEN!ABLE. The me mbers have had success in the past\, but they're not satisfied with all t hey have done. "It's all I know\," Paul muses about what keeps him manning the kit and making new music\,despite a career so illustrious that no one would fault him if he chose to hang up the sticks. "I could have quit and could be playing golf. Being a traveling musician? That fuels me. I ha ve a true passion and belief in HELLYEAH and heavy metal music." Gray c oncludes\, "We're all in this together. We are metal fans first and foremo st. We play off each other every night with our metal family. As a metal kid\, I'd go to shows because I needed the release. Being on the other s ide now\, I need this as bad asthe fans do. I need to hit that deck every day and give everything I can."  The divide between HELLYEAH and their fans has been erased with UNDEN!ABLE. It's an album made for the meta l community\, by the metal community.\n\n\n\n\n\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T193157Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/crown-the-empire/ SUMMARY:Crown The Empire DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSince bursting onto the scene in 2011 with their deb ut EP\, “Limitless”\, Crown The Empire have shown no signs of slowing down. 2012 brought the band to the forefront with their debut full-length\ , “The Fallout”\, and a cocktail of world tours\, magazine covers\, an d die hard fan dedication ensued\, pushing ‘The Fallout’ to sell over 85\,000 copies to date. Their sophomore follow up ‘The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways’ further explored the conceptual world within their prev ious release\, and was greeted with even more enthusiasm\, reflected in th e 75\,000 copies sold in half the time of their previous effort.\nIn 2016\ , Crown The Empire released their new album ‘Retrograde’. This record sees a departure from the conceptual world that defined their past efforts \, and instead the band takes you on a voyage into the reality of their li ves as a band of twenty-something’s growing up under a spotlight\, and t he way they see the world around them. Bathed in cinematic production remi niscent of the space epics ‘Interstellar’ or ‘2001: A Space Odyssey ’\, combined with blistering guitar riffs comparable to the likes of ‘ Incubus’ or other alt-rockers of a time gone by\, Crown The Empire have made their identity known with Retrograde\, proving they have the song-wri ting prowess backed by an understanding and aptitude for cultural identity that has them ready to stand amongst the giants. \nThere is nothing fake about Retrograde. The 13 song LP blends seamlessly from track to track\, a llowing fans to truly embrace Crown The Empire as a soundtrack to their li ves in an unparalleled way. Nothing is holding Crown back from being one o f the biggest bands in rock\, and ‘Retrograde’ marks only the beginnin g of what will be a cultural impact the world over. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:328@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161122T230000 DTSTAMP:20160906T163243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sully-erna-hometown-tour-2016/ SUMMARY:Sully Erna: Hometown Tour 2016 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“And so as these years roll on/I always come back to where I belong\,” sings Sully Erna on the title track to his new solo album and BMG debut\, Hometown Life\, the follow-up to 2010’s Avalon.  A personal\, confessional\, raw work which takes yet another stylistic le ft-hand turn from the music he has created as front man for the multi-plat inum rock band Godsmack\, Hometown Life offers a wide-ranging glimpse of E rna’s eclectic musical tastes--from the singer-songwriter Billy Joel/Bru ce Springsteen narratives of the title track and the bossa nova touch of “Take All of Me\,” to the breezy island feel of “Your Own Drum\,” the finger-snapping Motown bass lines of  the bluesy “Turn It Up\,” t he country flavors of “Different Kind of Tears” and the wide-screen ca nvas of mini-symphonies “Blue Skies” and “Forever My Infinity.”  All of them tied together with Sully’s unflinching view of the emotional roller-coaster of his life\, drawing us into an intimate space that he on ly hopes people will embrace as they have another of the album’s unlikel y influences--Adele.\n “Who hasn’t been inspired by Adele?” marvels Sully\, whose musical touchstones range from James Bay\, new country favo rites like Chris Stapleton and Brantley Gilbert to soul legends Ray Charle s\, Etta James and Amy Winehouse. \n Produced by Erna in his New Hampshir e studio--now a one-stop headquarters for all things Godsmack--Hometown Li fe offers a departure from the tribal\, world music feel and experimentati on on Avalon\, its songs more accessible\, sonically and musically precise . Ironically\, Sully used all the same musicians from that album\, with th e exception of percussionist Niall Gregory.   Sully collaborated on two o f the songs-- “Different Kind of Tears” and “Your Own Drum”--with Nashville-based tunesmith Zac Malloy\, who has also written for Carrie Und erwood\, Tim McGraw\, Jake Owen\, Skillet and Daughtry.\n “It was cool to see the same exact players sound completely different\,” Sully says. “It just goes to show their musicianship and versatility. They can reall y pull off anything I ask of them.”Composed by Sully on piano and acoust ic guitar (along with the stray bongo)\, the album was also a family affai r\, with his 71-year-old father Salvatore--who helped nurture his son’s own musical interest early on--playing trumpet on “Turn It Up\,” a son g Erna describes as a tribute to the power of music\, a blueprint for how a song “makes you get off your seat\, tap your feet\, feel the energy an d let it pass through you.”\n “It was a proud moment\,” says Sully\ , who also channeled his great-uncle\, a famed composer from Sicily\, in s everal of the songs which feature symphonic strings\, like “Blue Skies\, ” “Forever My Infinity\,” “Father of Time” and “Falling to Bla ck.”\nHometown Life allows us an inside glimpse at Sully’s vulnerabili ty on a very personal level\, and attributes most of his honesty and inspi ration for this album to the love of his life\, Sarah.  "We've definitely gone through some complicated times and fought for what we have.  And I ’m really grateful to have her in my life.  We have a very special and unique kind of relationship that most people can only dream of having.  A nd I wouldn’t put that second to anything!  These songs are about expos ing my inner thoughts\, laying myself bare\, being honest and expressing g enuine emotions... about dark times and positive ones.  The celebration o f life is about experiencing all those things.  Hopefully\, they can tran slate to other people's lives.”\n Some songs offer fatherly advice\, li ke the percussion-heavy “Your Own Drum\,” an admonition to his teenage daughter to follow her own muse and not be afraid to be different\, or tr ying to deal with life’s hurried pace\, as in the rhythmic tick-tock of “Father of Time.” On the soaring “Blue Skies\,” Sully reaches out to his loved ones and asks them to acknowledge the man and father he has b ecome from the immature boy he once was.\n“When I do a solo album\, I wr ite for myself\,” he explains. “It’s not for critics\, radio or even the fans. I like all different kinds of music that work together.  A goo d song is a good song. I stopped categorizing a long time ago.”\n As fo r how his solo career fits in with his “other band\,” Sully is circums pect. “Godsmack is a very energetic\, aggressive\, powerhouse rock band. It’s for those moments when you want to scream and stomp your feet. My solo stuff is a lot more vulnerable\, the grown-up version of who I am and how I process. It’s about finding acceptance for the things that don’ t go right in your life\, being appreciative for all the memories\, good o r bad. Sometimes these experiences can be very painful\, but I do get some beautiful songs out of it. I’m just happy to be blessed with a gift tha t enables me to channel this stuff and vent it through my music.  And not hurt myself or anyone else along the way. It’s just safer\, more therap eutic\, to get it out this way.”\n Hometown Life does just that\, revea ling sides of Sully Erna only hinted at in Godsmack\, a spiritual man who doesn’t believe in traditional religion\, but has forged his own belief system by taking what fits from everywhere\, much like the music on his fi rst two solo albums. He’s even hoping people who’ve never even heard o f his other band will embrace the new album.\n “That’s the whole poin t\,” he explains. “The people who have followed me and can appreciate it\, I encourage them to explore.  All my albums--including the ones with Godsmack--are like musical journals\, diaries of what I’ve gone through in my life at the time. I’d love to reach a whole new audience with thi s.  Music has helped me get through some tough times. That’s when I wri te.  When something makes me either really happy or really sad.”\n“Al l those things we’ve ever done/Give us our chance to prove our love\,” sings Sully on the album’s closing track\, “Falling to Black\,” whi ch is\, as he describes it\, “a beautifully sad song\,” which offers a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. The same could be said of Home town Life.  As Sully himself puts it in “Your Own Drum”: “There’s no shadows/If you don’t have light.” LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:326@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T230000 DTSTAMP:20160906T161636Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mike-gordon-2/ SUMMARY:Mike Gordon DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nLife is a balancing act. Mike likes to think he lear ned to live in the moment. He let go of self consciousness\, surrendered t o each passing moment\, and right in the backwoods of Vermont\, he blended his body\, brain\, soul\, and heart into one bloody heap of musical inten tion. On one fateful night after a peak jam session\, Mike went deep into the forest\, hugged a tree\, and vowed to live in the woods and play music every night. So life can be framed by peaks and epiphanies\, but it’s a balancing act.\nIf you reach nirvana through music\, that doesn’t mean you can reach it the same way again\, since nirvana doesn’t work that wa y. Well\; who knows how it works\, but it might require new parameters and be framed by new paradigms with each passing decade.\nLife’s a balancin g act. When do you live in the moment\, and when do you plan for the next? When are you James Bond\, so cool without needing to speak\, or out of so rts like Gomer Pyle. And when does one actually feel like God (now scienti fically proven to be Fred Armisen)? I guess one can act with nobility and hope for the best. I’ll shut up now – this is supposed to be about Mik e\, not me.\nBass has been Mike’s passion – he learned ways of combini ng propulsion with flight\, opposing integral components of new musical ec stasy. Whatever the fuck that means. Mike set on a lifetime’s journey to make things\, and forget about balancing acts. Except when it comes to ma king things – in which case he’s balancing the moment of now with the moment  of… I don’t know if Mike would even agree with any of this\; I’m just kind of saying it knowing he won’t read it. I know\, for one thing\, that Mike wouldn’t want this bio to be “all about me\,” but what the fuck am I supposed to do? I mean\, I’m writing about Mike. I wa s chosen to do it\, I’m doing it\, and that’s my subject matter. Jeesh .\nBut life is a balancing act\, and after all the bullshit of Inside In\, Oustide Out\, Upside Down\, and whatever the fuck\, Mike has kinda gotten inside\, and is no longer outside. Yeah\, right.\nPS I lied when I said t hat life was a balancing act. Never trust anyone who uses the word “life ” in a sentence… Such tripe! LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:322@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T195204Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aap-ferg/ SUMMARY:A$AP Ferg DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:325@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T195239Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sick-shit-fest-8-featuring-inter nal-bleeding/ SUMMARY:Sick Shit Fest 8 Featuring: Internal Bleeding DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:327@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T195430Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tory-lanez-told-tour/ SUMMARY:Tory Lanez: I Told You Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIf\, in the title of Tory Lanez’ new album\, I Tol d You\, you think you read a triumphal tone on the singer-rapper’s part\ , you are not mistaken. “Saying ‘I told you’ is for the people who d idn’t believe\, who thought my dream was so unrealistic that it was impo ssible. Being homeless\, having the teachers tell me I couldn’t do thing s\, having people say ‘That celebrity life doesn’t happen for people f rom around here’ — all of those things are what fueled where we’re a t right now. It’s like\, bro\, I told you guys. And I’m not done telli ng you guys.”\nHe’s been telling us for years\, actually\, in the form of so many singles\, mixtapes\, and collaborations that it seems impossib le we’re just now hearing the name Tory Lanez and “debut album” in t he same sentence. I Told You is the 24-year-old’s first proper album — and his first release with Interscope and Mad Love\, producer/mentor Benn y Blanco’s label. But it’s the culmination of year after year of high- profile projects that have already made him a near-household name in R& \;B and hip-hop. If it’s possible to be both a freshman and a wisened ve teran all at once\, that’s Tory Lanez.\nIn the commercial realm\, he sta ked a claim in early 2015 with the platinum single “Say It\,” which re ached the top of the rhythmic and urban radio charts and\, as a pop crosso ver contender\, hit No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Among the intelligent sia\, though\, Lanez is famous for the 15 mixtapes he’s released since c oming on the scene in 2009\, including Conflicts of My Soul\, three instal lments in the notorious Chixtape series\, andThe New Toronto\, named for h is hometown\, which is suddenly looking like the hottest hip-hop breeding ground no one anticipated.\nEach of those mixtapes concentrated on an aspe ct of Lanez’ real life\, be it his troubled family life\, contemporary s ocial commentary\, or\, as the titles indicated\, chicks. But all those st rains finally come together in I Told You\, which will serve as either an introduction or a summarizing opus\, depending on the listener.\n“I’ve treated all my mixtapes as albums\,” Lanez says\, “and I’ve treated all those projects cinematically. But this album specifically is a movie. It’s the one where the stories from all the other tapes become one giga ntic story\, if you listen to it in its entirety. This is the first time y ou get the love story and the grit and the glamour.” If the mixtapes wer e like Godfather installments\, “this is The Godfather Epic.”\nIt’s all about changing Lanez. “You get the real ‘I got nowhere to go’ st ory. You get the real ‘Me and my girl\, we’re going through it’ and the real ‘He was really putting in work on the street’ and the ‘Wow\ , this kid’s life really changed from negative to positive while he was trying to chase his dream.’ And I feel like everybody can relate to at l east part of  — as a boy\, as a girl\, as a white man\, as a black man\ , as anybody —as a true underdog story.”\nBesides “Say It\,” the n ew album also includes the recently released singles “Luv\,” “Cold H ard Love” and “Flex” as well as provocative gap-fillers in the Lanez narrative like “Friends With Benefits” and “Loners Blvd.” One thi ng you won’t find anywhere in the track listing for I Told You\, though: “featuring\,” an F-word Lanez wasn’t particularly enamored of durin g the making of the album.\n“I don’t need features\,” he says. “In life\, I would rather in life that we have some organic reasoning going i nto why we want to make music with each other. I don’t want to be forced into situations with people. When I couldn’t sing\, that’s when I nee ded features! But I taught myself how to sing\, because of the fact that I wasn’t able to get a singer on my song all the time. I don’t need any body to write anything for me\, because I wrote some of the hottest songs and I don’t want anybody to take that away from me. The music means more to me than the name. If this is the first time you ever hear me\, I want you to know authentically that this is all me.”\nOver time\, he became m ore than just a novice singer. “I could rap to you all day and I say the most astonishing lines\, and we could talk about how clever this line or that is. But nothing hits you in your soul like when a melody is such a go od melody you can’t stop singing it.” What style is it? “The genre o f music I’m doing is swavey music\,” he says. He may have coined the t erm\, but he doesn’t claim to have a premium on it. “The top artists i n the game do swavey music — people like Nicki Minaj\; Lil Wayne\, when he was doing rock and hip-hop and pop — these are all swavey artists. It ’s just a word that encases the fact that we fuse more than one or two g enres together and create something that’s brand new for the people.”\ nLanez’s reluctance to employ star guests on I Told You doesn’t mean h e’s unappreciative of the love he’s gotten from some very big names in the past. Pop star Ed Sheeran was so enamored of “Say It” that he rec orded a cover version of Lanez’ hit and released it to their mutual fans as a free download. And Lanez first came to the attention of a broad swat h of the pop public all the way back in 2010 when Justin Bieber was seen o n video rapping some of the lyrics from his mixtape favorite\, “Beamer B enz or Bentley (Freestyle).” “Every time something like that happens\, ” Lanez says of these celebrity covers\, “it reminds me that you don ’t have to be in such a rush for things to happen\, because your music i s strong\, and good people and good artists are genuinely gonna fuck with it\, and you’re genuinely gonna fuck with them\, too” — in the most positive sense.\nThis doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have designs on sup planting them\, or anyone else who might be on top. For Lanez\, personal g raciousness doesn’t mean he isn’t also prone to making statements like “I want every artist to understand that I’m out here to blow you out of the water” and “I’m coming for the game — the biggest artists i n the world.”\n“I have a vengeance in my heart\, but you have to reali ze my vengeance is because I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished what I need to accomplish to be king\,” he says. “That fire doesn’t die dow n. If people take that as ‘Who the fuck does this guy think he is\,’ i t’s like\, yo\, you guys are not able to see what I see. It’s not a co ckiness. It’s a confidence of knowing where I’m supposed to be. I’m not an asshole at all! They think that 24 hours of the day\, I’m in grrr r mode. The fucked-up\, funny thing is that if you meet me in real life\, I am the most chill person. If a bum tells me something on the street\, I listen. I’ve learned in life to always sit and listen and always have hu mility. But when you go for what you want\, go for what you want\, don’t go for half of what you want. The guys who become president weren’t the re to be vice president. I’m not here to be No. 2.”\nThat determinatio n was formed when Lanez hit hard times well before he was a teen. Born Day star Peterson\, Lanez faced a tragic loss at age 9. Things got rougher whe n family estrangements left him completely on his own at age 15. Within a couple of years of that leap into a starker adulthood\, he was performing live and garnering attention with his first mixtapes\, a move to reclaim h is destiny that you can hear traced within the autobiography of I Told You .\nJust in the year and a half between the breakout success of “Say It ” and the release of I Told You\, it’s been a whirlwind for Lanez\, no t all of it remotely related to the creation of his opus. He was the drivi ng force as well as “feature” on Meek Mill’s “Lord Knows\,” a hi ghlight of the Creedsoundtrack. Lanez co-headlined an acclaimed tour with A$AP Ferg\, and did shows in genre-spanning festivals like Lollapalooza an d Austin City Limits. On Christmas Day 2015 alone\, he released two mixtap es (The New Toronto and Chixtape 3)\, while priming his fans to regularly expect new material on Fargo Fridays. Lanez booked a massive headlining to ur named for I Told You that runs through December.\nFrom the outside\, al l this accomplishment might seem surprising for someone who just turned 24 . But ever since he was in 5th or 6th grade\, he says\, “I always knew\, I always knew. Damn — that might be my next album title.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:321@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T231500 DTSTAMP:20161014T195527Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dan-shay/ SUMMARY:Dan + Shay DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nCritically acclaimed duo Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) hit No. 1 on Billboard's Country Albums Chart with their fir st album Where It All Began\, which was released in 2014. Racking up mor e than 25 million YouTube views\, they are the only new country duo in So undScan recorded history to debut at No. 1. Additionally\, the pair has i mpressively sold over 1.5 million digital tracks and over 372\,000 album e quivalents to date\, which includes 117 million streams. Their latest sing le “Nothin’ Like You” hit No. 1 at Country radio\, while their debut single “19 You + Me” is certified Gold by the RIAA selling over 774\, 000 downloads. Dan + Shay have been nominated for both CMA and ACM’s “ Vocal Duo of the Year” for two years in a row\, and were previously nomi nated for a CMT Music Video Award. Dan + Shay finished up 2015 with their headlining “Just the Right Kind of Crazy” Tour. For more information p lease visit DanAndShay.com and follow @DanandShay on Twitter and Instagra m. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:335@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T233000 DTSTAMP:20161021T021818Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sick-puppies/ SUMMARY:Sick Puppies DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nYou hear it again and again. \n \n When one door clo ses\, another one opens. However\, it’s true - especially in the case of Sick Puppies. In the Fall of 2014\, Emma Anzai [bass\, vocals] and Mark G oodwin [drums] parted ways with their guitarist and vocalist. Weathering a nd persevering through this potentially life-changing event\, the gold-sel ling\, chart-topping Los Angeles-based and Australian-bred hard rock outfi t knew one thing. \n \n They were going to make more music as Sick Puppies .\n \n “There was no question” affirms Emma. “We had no doubt that w e wanted to continue. Mark and I got together and basically said\, ‘firs t and foremost\, we love music. We love this band and our fans\, and we ha ve put so much into it\, and we are not done and want to take it further. ’ In order to do that\, we needed to find the right member.”\n \n Inst ead\, the “right member” found them. With stints in several bands unde r his belt\, Texas-born singer and guitarist Bryan Scott reached out to Em ma via Facebook within days of the announcement. He sent her a video of hi mself performing\, and she swiftly replied.\n \n “Both Mark and I knew h e was the guy right away - he was cool and he sounded great. It was a natu ral progression. We were totally on to something” said Emma\n \n “Some thing just overwhelmed me\,” admits Bryan. “I had a feeling that I nee ded to reach out. They needed a singer and guitarist and that’s what I a m. I had always loved their music and as soon as I saw the post\, I went h ome and immediately sent Emma a \n message. We clicked right off the bat. Music is in their blood - it’s who they are. They live and breathe it ev ery day. I’m the same way.” \n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:331@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161216T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T195617Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/strangelove-depeche-mode-experie nce/ SUMMARY:Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:329@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161227T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T195715Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-tribute-sublime-3/ SUMMARY:Badfish 'A Tribute To Sublime' DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe phenomenon known as Sublime\, arguably the most energetic\, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene\, anywhere\, ended with the untimely death of lead singer\, guitarist and s ongwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music\, Badfish\, a Tribute t o Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that the y have replicated Sublime’s essence\, developing a scene and dedicated f ollowing most commonly reserved for label-driven\, mainstream acts. Badfis h make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime. T hey perform not as Sublime would have\, or did\, but as Badfish does! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161229T233000 DTSTAMP:20161228T222319Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/machine-performs-pink-floyd-2/ SUMMARY:The Machine performs Pink Floyd-THIS SHOW IS POSTPONED. THE NEW DAT E IS 3/11/17. ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEW DATE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:285@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170106T230000 DTSTAMP:20161201T195645Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirschneider-back-roots-tour/ SUMMARY:DIRKSCHNEIDER Back to the Roots Tour DESCRIPTION:2 Hour Set with only Accept Songs\, for the Last Time Ever\n&nb sp\;\nBIOGRAPHY\nFormer ACCEPT and current U.D.O. singer Udo Dirkschneider will embark on a special tour next year during which he will perform ACCE PT songs one last time before he closes the chapter for good.\nThe 62-year -old German singer revealed his plans at a press conference in the VIP ten t of this weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken\, Germany.\nDuring this ACCEPT "farewell" tour — which he will perform under the DIRKSCHNEI DER banner (not U.D.O.)— Dirkschneider will only showcase songs from the Udo era of ACCEPT. The German rock staple will close a huge chapter of mu sic history forever. In the early '80s\, the Solingen-raised singer skyroc keted to worldwide acclaim with the band ACCEPT and with his unmistakable voice\, he had several hits such as "Balls To The Wall" and "Princess Of T he Dawn". Now he has announced that he will perform these much-loved hits on this special tour one more time before he removes them from the setlist forever.\n"I still love singing these songs live\," Dirkschneider says. " The songs still are an important part of my catalog and still suit my voic e very well. But at some point in your life\, it's just time to close the chapter. There has been so much talk and speculation about ACCEPT\, so I j ust want to give my last definitive musical statement about it and give my fans a chance to see me perform a complete concert of these songs one las t time on stage."\nAfter this tour\, Udo will only play songs from his ext ensive library of U.D.O. material. Following his dismissal from ACCEPT in the late '80s\, he garnered many classic hits with his new band in a long and successful career\, such as "Animal House"\, "Timebomb" and "Man And M achine". "There is enough high-quality [U.D.O.] material to fill a two-hou r set with no problem\," says Dirkschneider. "U.D.O. has been the band whe re I belong for 18 years and I want to pay tribute to them from now on."\n In a January 2015 interview with the "Lokaos Rock Show"\, Udo was asked ho w it felt for him to see ACCEPT continue with a new singer (ex-TT QUICK fr ontman Mark Tornillo) as his replacement. He responded: "What can I say? I mean\, I [went to see] a show of ACCEPT in Hamburg [in October 2014]\, an d I was a little bit disappointed. It was without any emotion. For me\, th ere was no band on stage. Playing-wise\, it was okay\, but it was without any emotion. It was automatic — like\, do it and then go."\nPressed by T he Rock Online if he is bothered by the fact that ACCEPT took the pole pos ition in Germany for the first time with an album (2014's "Blind Rage") th at features Mark Tornillo on vocals\, Udo responded: "Let's say it this wa y. I mean\, I know the business\, I know how everything works\, you know. I mean\, they were changing the release date [of the album in order to ins ure that it would place high on the chart]. Normally\, it was planned [to be out] one month before [in July 2014]\, but it was the same time that JU DAS PRIEST was coming out [with 'Redeemer Of Souls']. I mean\, I know the business behind [the decision to push the release date back]. You know\, a nd then they moved it to August. August\, normally nothing is happening [i n terms of big releases coming out]. [It was a] really clever [move] by th e record company. I mean\, I know how much albums it sold to [land] on the first… to be Number One in Germany. So that's the whole thing behind th e scenes. I mean\, of course\, it's good if they have a Number One. It's\, like\, yeah\, the press [reacts very enthusiastically]: 'Wow...!'"\nUdo a lso revealed more details behind his decision to purchase a ticket to see the most recent touring lineup of ACCEPT perform live on October 4\, 2014 at Docks in Hamgburg\, Germany during the European leg of the "Blind Rage" tour.\n"Yeah\, I can tell this: I mean\, I was in Hamburg. I was waiting for the guy to pick me up for the mixing [of the new U.D.O. album 'Decaden t']\," he said. "And then I was buying a ticket — this is true — I was buying a ticket to see the [ACCEPT] show in Hamburg at the Docks. Yeah\, really! [laughs] And it was\, for me\, very interesting."\nHe continued: " I wanted to see it once live\, you know\, what they're doing on stage. And let's say it in this way: I was… I cannot really explain it. It was lik e something like… It was\, for me\, nothing… like there was no band on stage\, you know. For me\, it was like they were playing everything witho ut emotion. They [didn't] look [at] each other. It was something\, you kno w\, it was like just\, 'Okay\, here we go... Be finished and go!' And\, ok ay\, in a way… It was sold out. But I thought the reaction of the people ... Let's say\, the most reaction was when they did the old songs. Of cour se. So\, but\, you know\, and the singer [Mark Tornillo]… In a way\, he' s a good singer\, but when he has to sing all the old ACCEPT stuff\, I fee l very sorry for him. This is a nightmare.\n"I don't wanna say anything ba d\, you know\, but it was really\, like… I was\, like\, really\, 'What a re they doing there!?' I mean\, I thought they really [would perform]... y eah\, let's say\, really with energy and really with\, you know\, emotion. But this was like something… Okay… There was nothing… There was not a band\, for me\, on stage. So\, but now I saw this\, and I wish them all the best."\nUdo added: "For me\, it was really important to… I wanted r eally… I had the chance [and] wanted to see [the current version of ACCE PT perform] live. And it was very important for me. And now I know what I wanna know from this band\, you know\, and then I say\, 'Okay\, I saw it w ith my own eyes\, I hear everything.' That's it." LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:352@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170110T210000 DTSTAMP:20161213T165029Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sierra-nevada-sidecar-tropical-t orpedo-launch-party-21wid/ SUMMARY:Sierra Nevada Sidecar & Tropical Torpedo Launch Party 21+w/ID ONLY DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE event to launch Sierra Nevada's new beverages!\n Music provided by: \nSirsy\nRich Ortiz\nThe North &\; South Dakotas LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:346@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T233000 DTSTAMP:20161212T163914Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/phantogram/ SUMMARY:Phantogram- SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOO R. DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nCan a band working in relative isolation craft music that resonates with listeners around the world? Can that band and its mus ic evolve and connect with an ever-widening audience without sacrificing q uality or compromising integrity?\nWhen the band in question is Phantogram \, the answer to both is unequivocally “yes.” And Voices provides indi sputable proof.\nThe New York duo’s second full-length album catches the ear quickly\, melding hazy dream pop\, dark atmospheres\, and head-knocki ng rhythms into a compelling\, original sound. Opener “Nothing But Troub le” contrasts waves of distortion with Sarah Barthel’s beguiling sopra no\, underpinned by Josh Carter’s gritty urban beats. Moments later\, th e staccato vocal hook and layered rhythms of “Black Out Days” drive th e listener deep into a fever dream of echo and atmospherics. But do not co nfuse immediacy with instant gratification. The impact of Phantogram’s s ongs intensifies over time.\nSince 2007\, the Phantogram sound has evolved gradually and organically\, and the band’s career has mirrored that pro gress. Formed in Saratoga Springs\, a small city in upstate New York\, lon gtime friends Carter and Barthel crafted music untroubled by outside inter ference. With each new release and national tour since 2009 debut Eyelid M ovies (Barsuk)\, their sound has progressed—and so has their popularity. Yet Voices makes no concessions to commercialism. From inception to execu tion\, Phantogram’s second album stays true to the aesthetic that has wo n them a wide\, disparate fan base.\nThe making of Voices hewed closer to its predecessors than the band first intended. Although now based in Brook lyn\, they retreated to familiar turf to minimize distractions. “We trie d writing in Los Angeles\, we tried writing in New York City\, but we had to head back to upstate New York to get some peace and quiet\,” says Bar thel. Only after the initial songwriting was completed did they decamp to LA\, where Carter would team up with co-producer John Hill (M.I.A.\, Santi gold) to record and put the finishing touches on the band’s sophomore al bum.\nLead single “Fall In Love” emphasizes its sly hooks via contrast ing dynamics\, with quiet snippets of synthesized strings and isolated voc al passages sprinkled amidst pulsating bass tones and Psycho-worthy orches tral stabs. Bluesy\, vapor trail guitar lines and a rhythmic buzzing remin iscent of a mad scientist’s laboratory impart the sublime “Bill Murray ” with an eerie balance of contemplation and disquiet.\nAlthough hip-hop is a key influence on their music\, the division of labor in Phantogram d oesn’t neatly split into clear cut old school roles of DJ and MC. The tw o members share creative responsibilities. Carter sings lead on two new tu nes (“Never Going Home” and the percussive “I Don’t Blame You”) and Barthel assumed a bigger role in production on Voices. Sometimes they write together in the same room\, at others they split up\; immediate prox imity isn’t a prerequisite after years of collaboration.\n“We’re abl e to work separately from one another and accomplish the same goal\,” ex plains Carter. An idea hatched on piano or guitar by one band member may t hen be passed on to the other for further refinement. “If we’re stumpe d on something specific\, we’re able to swap the material we’re workin g on\,” adds Sarah. “That’s a really cool process\, because one of u s will think of an idea the other might not have.”\nWhereas their previo us work was largely studio-based\, this time the live experience factored into the composition\, too. Phantogram has toured incessantly since the re lease of Eyelid Movies\, headlining larger and larger sold-out shows at cl ubs and theaters and delivering knockout performances at festivals includi ng Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, and Treasure Island. “Touring led the way to w hat the music on Voices would sound like\,” says Barthel. “It helped u s expand and discover new sounds and dynamics that we wanted to incorporat e.”\nIn addition to the new sonic discoveries\, all those shows have pro ved integral to Phantogram’s gradual\, but steady\, rise in acclaim. “ A huge part of our audience comes from playing live and touring\,” says Carter. “Being able to go from playing a crowd of five people to 50\, th en 500 or even 5\,000 has marked our progress and shown us the value of wo rking hard\, while challenging us to still make our music unique.”\nDisc ipline and innovation have won Phantogram admiration from well-seasoned pe ers. Acclaimed music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (The Twilight Saga\, Go ssip Girl) solicited an exclusive track (“Lights”) for the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The duo joined forces with the Flaming Lips for “You Lust\,” a thirteen-minute epic showcased on the Oklahom a combo’s 2013 album The Terror. “It seems crazy that artists that we admire want to create music with us\,” admits Carter. “That is huge co mpliment to us and all our hard work.”\nMeanwhile\, working with Big Boi on three tracks for his 2012 solo album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors did more than just broaden Phantogram’s listening audience. The Outkast veteran also dispensed sage advice as they graduated to a larger record l abel and bigger crowds. “The conversations with him gave us composure an d confidence\,” says Barthel. “He told us not to worry and stay true t o what we were already doing.” Lend an ear to Voices and it is clear Pha ntogram took that advice to heart. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T230000 DTSTAMP:20161202T161117Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stephen-lynch/ SUMMARY:Stephen Lynch - The My Old Heart Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nWhether he’s singing an ode to “queer tattoos\, ” telling his potential paramour all the things he won’t be doing for her (he ain’t fightin’ no Lion)\, or lamenting his new vegan lifestyle (“Tofurkey? Tof**k yourself- I want some meat”)\, Stephen Lynch will always consider himself “a musician trapped in the body of a comedian." His unique blend of musical based comedy has earned him fiercely loyal fan s around the world who live to experience his sold-out live shows\, five b est-selling CDs\, his RIAA-certified Gold DVD and his top-rated Comedy Cen tral Specials.\nOn November 13\, 2012 Lynch’s highly anticipated fifth a lbum\, LION\, was released. The album\, recorded in Nashville and New York and released by What Are Records?\, embodies the musical evolution of Lyn ch’s career. Part Americana\, part folk\, part alt-country\, its listene rs will notice a more musically sophisticated album with the same cutting humor.\nStephen moved to New York in 1996\, with the goal of becoming a pe rformer. While temping during the day\, he wrote songs and performed at cl ubs and underground music venues around Manhattan at night. Stephen quickl y developed a devoted fan base and caught the attention of Comedy Central\ , who invited him to record his 1st cable special in 2000. That special be came one of their highest rated shows in the series\, almost unheard of fo r an unknown. His 2nd Comedy Central special debuted in January 2008\, wit h similarly high ratings.\nIn 2006\, Stephen Lynch stepped onto the Broadw ay stage for the first time in the title role of The Wedding Singer. His p erformance earned him nominations for some of the highest honors in Americ an Theatre including the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance\ , the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical\, as well as the highly coveted Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Mu sical.\nStephen’s albums “A Little Bit Special\,” “Superhero\,” “The Craig Machine\,” and “3 Balloons” have sold hundreds of thous ands of copies around the world. His first DVD\, “Live at the El Rey\, ” was certified Gold by RIAA. Stephen has toured with some of the bigges t names in comedy\, including Lewis Black and the late Mitch Hedberg. He ’s also headlined his own sold out shows throughout the United States\, Australia and Europe\, where its been said he’s “the Beyonce of Scandi navia.”\nWhen not touring the globe for ardent and enthusiastic fans\, S tephen divides his time between New York and Michigan with his wife. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:333@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T230000 DTSTAMP:20161019T023253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umphreys-mcgee-2/ SUMMARY:Umphrey's McGee DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAfter 18-plus years of performing more than 100 conc erts annually\, releasing eight studio albums and\nselling more than 3.5 m illion tracks online\, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose t o rest on\ntheir laurels. But then that wouldn’t be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band\, which\nconsistently attempts to rais e the bar\, setting and achieving new goals since forming on the Notre Dam e\ncampus in South Bend\, IN\, in 1997. After releasing their eighth studi o album\, Similar Skin\, the first for\ntheir own indie label\, Nothing To o Fancy (N2F) Music (distributed by RED)\, the group continue to push\nthe envelope and test the limits. Their brand-new studio album\, The London S ession\, was a dream come\ntrue for the members having been recorded at th e legendary Studio Two at historic Abbey Road. The\nstealth recording sess ion yielded 10 tracks in a single day\, proving once again\, the prolific UM waits for\nno one.\nThe original Umphrey’s McGee played a mix of orig inals and cover songs\, waiting just eight months to\nrelease their debut album\, the cheekily titled Greatest Hits Volume III. Their initial “pro per” recording\,\nLocal Band Does OK\, came out in 2002\, followed short ly afterward by an appearance at the first-ever\nBonnaroo in Tennessee\, s elling more albums than any other band on the bill. The 2007 double album\ ,\nLive at the Murat\, earned a four-star review in Rolling Stone and a Ja mmy for Best Live Album.\nDespite attempts at categorizing UM\, the band h as devoted its craft to making their devoted followers feel\nas if they ar e part of something larger\, through such technology-fueled innovations as fan-curated sets\, the\nimmersive high-end audio offering\, “Headphones &\; Snowcones\,” where the pristine sound of the live\nsoundboard mi x is piped wirelessly through high-end personal monitor systems and headph ones\, as well\nas making every live show since 2005 available via their l ive music portal UMLive.net. UM were also\nthe first group to launch its o wn single-artist streaming service.\n2014’s Similar Skin saw Umphrey’s McGee aim to strut their rock and progressive roots\, with\ntouchstones r anging from the Police and U2 (“The Linear”)\, the Beatles (“No Diab lo”)\, Nirvana (“Loose\nEnds”) and Led Zeppelin (“Hindsight”) to Metallica\, Soundgarden and Pantera (“Puppet String”) and\neven the s ymphonic rock of Gentle Giant\, King Crimson\, Yes or Genesis (the closing nine-minute live\nstaple\, “Bridgeless\,” finally committed to record ). “Every night\, we have the opportunity to play whatever\nand however long we want\,” says singer/guitarist Brendan Bayliss. Going into the st udio\, the challenge\nwas to be as concise as possible\, to trim all the f at we could.”\nRecorded at IV Labs in Chicago between tour dates\, Simil ar Skin was produced by Umphrey’s McGee\nthemselves as “a coherent vis ion\,” featuring plenty of dynamics and contrast\, with many of the song s\ncoming from their live repertoire. Thematically\, Bayliss was inspired by his own fatherhood\, tackling\nsuch issues as living in the moment (“ The Linear”)\, his own mortality (“Cut the Cable\,” “Hourglass”) \,\nhaving children (“No Diablo”)\, the things that bring us together (“Similar Skin”)\, the question of whether\nthere is a God (the Ryan S tasik slap-bass-driven “Puppet String”)\, sleep-walking (“Educated G uesses”)\,\nthe art of storytelling and\, according to Brendan\, “unre solved psychological issues from the past” (“Loose\nEnds”).\nFinding themselves in London for three shows at the Brooklyn Bowl in June 2014\, the idea of\nrecording at Abbey Road was first proposed by Umphrey’s pro ducer Manny Sanchez\, a notion\, as\nBayliss recently told Rolling Stone t hat seemed as likely as “being asked to give a sermon at the\nVatican. ”\n“It wasn’t a goal\,” he explains\, “because it never seemed l ike a possibility.” But never to be bound by\nwhat seems possible\, UM s ecured a coveted day at the world’s most famous recording studio and dov e in\nheadfirst.\nThe first songs Umphrey’s McGee recorded that day were altered acoustic arrangements of “Cut the\nCable” and “No Diablo\, ” from Similar Skin. “Something we could go in and get quickly\,” ac cording to\nBrendan.\n“Bad Friday\,” a song the band debuted live in D enver the previous New Year’s Eve and “Comma Later\,”\na song descri bed by Rolling Stone as “smooth R&\;B menace with Jeff Beck-styled le ad guitar” – was\nanother recent original\, recalling the Rock and Rol l Hall of Famer’s Wired album was also recorded at\nAbbey Road under its cathedral-high ceiling.\n“It makes one note just fold over and over aga in\, coming back around\,” marveled guitarist/ vocalist Jake\nCinninger\ , who ventured into the original microphone closet\, where he discovered a ll the Neumann and\nTelefunken mics The Beatles used still in pristine con dition. “You can hear the echo in the room. The\nnotes keep singing oper atically.”\n“Glory\,” “Eat” and “Out of Order” were three se t-list regulars that had never been recorded for a studio\nrelease. With t ime still left on the clock\, the band decided to cut The Beatles’ “(I Want You) She’s So\nHeavy\,” for their own entertainment\, but ultima tely ending up including on the album.\nTwelve hours after first setting f oot in Abbey Road Studios\, just before midnight\, Umphrey’s McGee left\ nthe historic room with their own new album\, The London Session\, what Ro lling Stone dubs “a historical\nprimer\, an evolution story inside 51 mi nutes.”\n“You’re looking at 17 years of change\,” says Bayliss. “We managed to capture a good representation of\nour spectrum.”\nUmphr ey’s McGee are more than just a rock band – through nearly two decades \, they have proven to be\non the cutting-edge of both music and technolog y\, super-serving their fans through a community that\nstretches from the campus of Notre Dame to the hallowed halls of Abbey Road. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T230000 DTSTAMP:20161216T191032Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-last-waltz/ SUMMARY:The Last Waltz DESCRIPTION:(A CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAST WALTZ)\nFeat uring: WARREN HAYNES * MICHAEL MCDONALD * JAMEY JOHNSON JOHN MEDESKI * DON WAS * TERRENCE HIGGINS * BOB MARGOLIN\, DAVE MALONE\, IVAN NEVILLE &\; MARK MULLINS CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:351@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T230000 DTSTAMP:20170206T174143Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skillet/ SUMMARY:Skillet- Unleashed Tour 2017 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSkillet recently made headlines when their last albu m\, Awake\, became one of just three rock albums to be certified platinum in 2012\, forming an improbable triumvirate with the Black Keys’ El Cami no and Mumford &\; Sons’ Babel. The news that Skillet had sold more t han a million albums in the U.S. came as a shock to all but the band’s w ildly diverse horde of fans\, male and female\, young and old—known as P anheads—whose still-swelling ranks now officially number in the seven-di git range. This remarkable achievement was announced just as Skillet was p utting the finishing touches on their eagerly awaited follow-up album\, Ri se (Atlantic/Word). \n \n Unwilling to stand pat or rest on their laurels\ , the band—lead vocalist/bassist John Cooper\, guitarist/keyboardist Kor ey Cooper (John’s wife)\, drummer/duet partner Jen Ledger and lead guita rist Seth Morrison\, making his first appearance on record with Skillet— continue to explore new terrain on Rise\, expertly produced by Howard Bens on\, who previously helmed the mega-successful Awake. Eager for new challe nges\, Cooper threw himself into collaborative songwriting to a far greate r degree than ever before\, co-writing the uplifting title song and the la cerating first single “Sick of it” with Scott Stevens\, founder/leader of the L.A.-based Exies\, while teaming with Nashville songsmiths Tom Dou glas and Zac Maloy on the timely and anthemic “American Noise\,” which Cooper considers to be the strongest song Skillet has yet recorded. On “American Noise” and the joyous “Good to Be Alive\,” the band expl ores new stylistic territory\, bringing an element of heartland rock into their aggressive\, theatrical approach. The band expanded their musical pa lette\, integrating natural\, acoustic instruments like accordion\, mandol in\, dulcimer\, harp\, tympani and bells to their trademark slashing elect ric guitars\, strings\, churning synths and pummeling drums. \n \n It isn ’t just the songs themselves that make Rise so gripping\, it’s also th e song sequences—like the radical contrast between the almost unbearable tension of “Sick of It” suddenly giving way to the ecstatic release o f “Good to Be Alive\,” or the way the closing three-song progression o f “My Religion\,” “Hard to Find” and “What I Believe” builds t o a thrilling musical\, thematic and emotional crescendo. Clearly\, these songs and the album as a whole are embedded with an impassioned overarchin g message. This message courses with a tidal pull through Skillet’s enti re body of work\, but on Rise\, it’s artfully woven into a gripping comi ng-of-age narrative. This sprawling work stands as the band’s first conc ept album—though it wasn’t premeditated. \n \n “The narrative idea h appened after we had 10 or 11 of the songs chosen\,” Cooper reveals. “ As we were recording them\, we started to realize that there’s something going on here—this album is really telling a story. Realizing that\, I knew we needed to make it as powerful as we could.” The result is a wild ly ambitious work as heady as it is visceral.\n \n “Rise is the story of a typical American teen coming into adulthood and facing the massive worl d problems\,” says Cooper\, who is deeply concerned about the erosion of belief in young people today\, as well as their deeply felt desire to bel ong. “Facing world problems as an adult is different from when you’re growing up and under someone else’s care. All of a sudden\, you realize that the world is a dangerous place. It’s dark and scary\, there’s act s of God happening\, there’s war\, there are all these terrible things\, and you thinking\, ‘How can I have hope in this place?’ But at the sa me time\, you also think\, ‘Even moving all those huge problems aside\, I look at my own life and I’m not even comfortable with the things I can change. I’m fighting with my parents\, my parents have split up\, I’m here in this home getting yelled at all the time that I’m never gonna b e good enough\, and I’m starting to believe that I’m never gonna be go od enough. I constantly fail myself\, and I just want to have a reason to live. I want to matter\, and I want to know that my life counts for someth ing.’ “\n \n “So the story is basically about rising up out of your downtrodden life\, rising up from that place where you feel like a failure \, rising up to be comfortable being yourself\, to stand up for what you b elieve in\,” Cooper continues. “It’s not about pleasing your friends \, it’s not about doing what’s cool\; it’s about being who you are a nd being comfortable with that. And lastly\, in the grand scheme of it all is\, if I can be somebody I am comfortable being\, maybe I can even rise up and help change the world. Can one person make a difference? Can one pe rson actually matter?” \n \n But there’s another key distinction betwe en Rise and the band’s previous albums. “We've written songs about iss ues\, but the reason this record stands out so much to me is that this is the first time that we're singing songs that use the word ‘we’ rather than ‘me\,’” Cooper points out. “It’s not just my feelings\, the se are our feelings. We can do this. Even the title track is not about me rising\, it’s about us rising. So this record feels inclusive of all kin ds of people\, and that’s unique for us. It’s a rallying cry.”\n \n On Rise\, then\, the message is both spiritual and social\, as Skillet rea ches out anew to its ever-growing\, ever-changing following. “I think mu sic should be bringing people together and bringing them hope\,” says Co oper. “That’s what music does for me.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:336@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T230000 DTSTAMP:20161201T195553Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/magic-men-xxl-show/ SUMMARY:Magic Male Revue DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:341@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T230000 DTSTAMP:20161115T173946Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andy-black-homecoming-tour-curta in-call/ SUMMARY:Andy Black- The Homecoming Tour: Curtain Call DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe debut album from ANDY BLACK combines timeless Am erican iconography like crisp leather jackets\, vintage Hollywood\, teen i dols\, and rebels of every stripe with the broadminded arena bombast of so phisticated pop\, the devilishly romantic seduction of dark-wave devotion\ , and the biting style of music’s sharp-tongued and best dressed paramou rs\, all within its ambitious sights and sounds. \nANDY BLACK’s music is a reverently classic yet defiantly modern shot of melodic adrenaline acro ss the bow of pop music and pop culture. It’s reminiscent of the smartes t and biggest hits of the past with a forward thinking observational heft\ , born from what is quickly becoming one of the most distinctive voices in modern rock music. Cinematic in scope\, ambitious in concept\, yet down-t o-earth in execution\, the ANDY BLACK album carves a brash new place for a bold new singer\, using all the tools of pop craftsmanship and lush arran gements available. \nSongs like “We Don’t Have to Dance\,” “Put th e Gun Down\,” and “Homecoming King” are readymade anthems embodying all that it means to be young\, to be an outsider\, to champion oneself an d one’s loved ones with a vulnerable but unashamed urgency. A living\, b reathing\, walking tale of ambition and perseverance\, the man behind ANDY BLACK (who fans around the world already know as Andy Biersack) grew up i n the Midwest and moved to Hollywood at 18 to pursue his passions in the c reative arts and the art of rock n’ roll. \nBiersack has graced the cove rs of Alternative Press\, Revolver\, and multiple other relevant publicati ons around the globe as frontman for the band he founded\, Black Veil Brid es. Across four well-received albums and countless tours\, BVB has flown t he flag for aggressive hard rock\, earning multiple Kerrang! and Golden Go ds awards\, to boot. Created in Southern California with mega-producer Joh n Feldmann\, Biersack’s adventurous debut under the ANDY BLACK moniker f eatures a rogue’s gallery of hitmakers and alt-rock icons\, all united i n substance and spirit upon a singular line of melodic assertiveness and s tylistic daring. \nFeldmann’s contirbutions to rock and pop have contrib uted to close to 40 million in album sales\, working on Modern Rock and Ac tive Rock classics from Panic! At The Disco\, The Used\, Good Charlotte\, and Hilary Duff\, to name a few. \nSeamlessly finishing each other’s cre ative sentences and fluent in one another’s artistic shorthand in the st udio\, the pair labored to execute Biersack’s ANDY BLACK vision with exh ilarating swiftness. Many of the folks the duo enlisted to contribute are veterans of previous Feldmann records\, including Ashton Irwin (5 Seconds Of Summer)\, Joel Madden (Good Charlotte) and Rian Dawson (All Time Low). Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy vocalist/guitarist Patr ick Stump were among the album’s participants\, as well. \nThe ANDY BLA CK album is as decidedly personal for Biersack as his work in Black Veil B rides is outspoken\, taking a further step outward with its intimate confe ssional vibe and galvanizing populism. Having toured the world\, battled p ersonal demons great and small\, lost a good friend to sudden death\, and grappled with the highs and lows and everything in between of his young ca reer\, Biersack has more to say than ever and it’s even more relatable t han before. \nThe mixture of the Golden State and the Heartland pumping th rough the veins of the man who assembled the ANDY BLACK persona and his re sulting dark pop rock album – music which lives somewhere between early U2\, the most pensive yet spirited work of Bruce Springsteen\, and English proto-punks-turned-pop-icons like Adam Ant and Billy Idol – is somethin g truly unique and powerful. It’s not unlike the best of America itself: charismatic\, creative\, and dedicated LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:340@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T233000 DTSTAMP:20170212T013224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-pauli-presents-less-jake-pepp er/ SUMMARY:St. Pauli Presents: Less Than Jake & Pepper THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CAN CELLED. PLEASE REFUND TICKETS AT ALL POINT OF PURCHASES. DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather we are sorry to say we must cancel this even t. All tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. We are sorry for any inconvenience.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:316@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T230000 DTSTAMP:20160811T161713Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/garrison-keillor/ SUMMARY:Garrison Keillor DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHYOne of the most prolific American storytellers of all time\, Garrison Keillor is a writer and humorist best known for his popula r live radio variety show\, A Prairie Home Companion\, which attracts mor e than 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations each wee k. Keillor is also the host of the daily radio and online program\, The W riters Almanac\, and the editor of several anthologies of poetry\, most re cently\, Good Poems: American Places. A best-selling author\, he has publ ished more than two dozen books\, including Lake Wobegon Days\, The Book of Guys\, Pilgrims\, Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny\, and Homegrown Dem ocrat. In 2006\, Keillor played himself alongside a cast that included Mer yl Streep\, Lily Tomlin and Kevin Kline\, in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of A Prairie Home Companion\, directed by Robert Altman. Wit h Grammy\, ACE\, and George Foster Peabody awards\, Keillor has also been honored with the National Humanities Medal\, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.  Offering insight and stories from his jour ney as one of America’s greatest storytellers\, Keillor captivates audie nces with his unique blend of comedy\, charisma and wisdom. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:334@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170217T190000 DTSTAMP:20161021T021634Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/august-burns-red-2/ SUMMARY:August Burns Red 10 Year Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:343@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T230000 DTSTAMP:20161117T191635Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/young-the-giant/ SUMMARY:Young The Giant DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:339@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T233000 DTSTAMP:20161214T165604Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/troyboi/ SUMMARY:TroyBoi: The Mantra Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOne of South East London’s most closely guarded se crets has recently emerged from the shadows and is set to take the music i ndustry by storm. Known only as TroyBoi\, this multi-talented musician rec ently signed to Timbaland’s right-hand man and US Super Producer\, Jim B eanz\, things are heating up faster than ever! Producing a wide variety of genres\, but specializing in extraordinarily unique\, versatile\, and hig hly musical trap beats\, TroyBoi is without a doubt one of the top up-and- coming producers in the game right now and it’s quite clear from his com position that his influences are vast indeed. He is also one half of the P roducer/DJ duo SoundSnobz with one of his best friends\, icekream and toge ther they craft the most creative and daring audio paintings you’ll ever listen to. Buckle up and get ready to be taken into the world of TroyBoi because once you are in\, you will never want to get out. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:301@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170224T233000 DTSTAMP:20161201T195733Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lordi/ SUMMARY:Lordi DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:332@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170226T230000 DTSTAMP:20161017T180751Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beth-hart-2/ SUMMARY:Beth Hart DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nHart is on fire. Right now\, the Grammy-nominated si nger/songwriter is riding a creative tidal wave\, firing out acclaimed alb ums\, hooking up with the biggest names in music and rocking the house eac h night with that celebrated burnt-honey voice. In 2016\, the headline new s is Beth’s latest album\, Fire On The Floor\, a release that even this fiercely self-critical artist describes as “pretty frickin’ good.” But let’s not forget the backstory that brought her here…\n The Blues Magazine once dubbed Beth Hart “the ultimate female rock star”\, and there’s no doubt that her two-decade career is the ultimate thrill-ride. Born in Los Angeles\, she released a fistful of hit albums through the ’90s\, then reignited in the post-millennium as both a solo artist and t he head-turning vocalist for guitar heroes like Joe Bonamassa\, Jeff Beck and Slash. “Extraordinary\,” wrote The Times of her once-a-generation voice box\, while The Guardian praised her “daring\, brooding and angry ” performances.\n But it’s in recent times that Beth has truly blosso med. In April 2015\, she released Better Than Home\, a critical and comme rcial smash that topped the iTunes Blues Chart and was crowned #4 Best Blu es Album Of The Year by Mojo magazine. The release also reached #1 in the Dutch charts and helped Beth to fill Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall wit h 5\,500 fans (her largest club show to date). “Oh\, that was so good\, man\,” she reflects. “I love Holland. They’ve been really good to me .”\n The US market has embraced her\, too\, with Beth packing ever-larg er venues in major cities on the Better Than Home tour – including Nashv ille’s iconic Ryman Auditorium – and receiving a nomination from the A merican Blues Foundation in the category of Contemporary Blues Female Arti st. “It’s unbelievable\,” she admits. “This last tour\, we were pl aying much bigger houses than I’d ever played in the States – and they were sold-out.”\n Meanwhile\, on the other side of the pond\, Beth’s rocketing UK profile has never been higher. Recent years have seen auspic ious headline sets at the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican (not to menti on the historic Hampton Court Palace with Joe Bonamassa)\, and in December 2015\, she chalked up another first with a spot on Jools Holland’s lege ndary annual Hootenanny.\n Bringing in the New Year with a soulful take o n Tell Her You Belong To Me and Nutbush City Limits alongside long-time co llaborator Jeff Beck\, it spoke volumes that the pair’s performance rapi dly became the Hootenanny’s most-watched clip on the BBC’s official Yo uTube channel (even overtaking heavyweights like Tom Jones and Paul Weller ). “Every time Jeff performs\, he just kills it\,” gushes Beth\, who a lso joins the veteran guitarist for her first-ever appearance at the Holly wood Bowl this year. “To me\, he’s the greatest ever.”\n Just as me morable\, also last December\, was Beth’s first solo gig at London’s U nion Chapel (subsequently voted by fans as the venue’s gig of the year). “It was the most terrifying experience of my entire life\,” she admit s. “I got up there and I was so frickin’ scared. But then\, halfway th rough the show\, I just started to enjoy it. By the end\, I felt so connec ted to the audience\, and I really felt like they did that show with me. I t was like we were all the band.”A highlight of that Union Chapel show w as a heartfelt rendition of Mama This One’s For You (included on Better Than Home as a bonus track). The audience’s reaction lit a lightbulb\, a nd in early 2016\, the singer announced a contest inviting fans to submit footage of themselves with their mothers\, for inclusion in a special Mama video released for Mother’s Day. “I cried when I saw the edited versi on for the first time\,” Beth recalls. “I love my own mom more than an ything in the world\, and I found it so touching and beautiful.”\n Beth ’s passion for collaboration also continues apace in 2016. On the heels of 2011’s Don’t Explain and 2013’s Grammy-nominated Seesaw\, there ’ll be another studio hook-up between the singer and blues titan Joe Bon amassa\, with sessions set for August. “I’m really interested in us do ing stuff from the ’40s and ’50s\,” she reveals. “Rock ‘n’ rol l\, torch songs and jazz songs…”\n For now\, though\, Beth’s focus is Fire On The Floor: a new studio album sure to build on her breakneck mo mentum. As the singer explains\, this latest record gave her an emotional release following the bitter-sweet sessions for Better Than Home. If there ’s a theme that ties these twelve songs together\, it’s a sense of esc apism following the hardest of times. “We were still in the mixing stage s for that album and I knew I had to make another record. Making Better Th an Home was so painful\, because one of the producers\, Michael Stevens\, was dying of cancer. It was a very emotional record to write and to make. I wanted the songs for Fire On The Floor to get born real quick.”\n Bet h’s first call was to the acclaimed producer Oliver Leiber\, who called a session at his home studio in Toluca Lake and drafted a crack studio ban d that included Michael Landau (guitar)\, Waddy Wachtel (guitar)\, Brian A llen (bass)\, Rick Marotta (drums)\, Jim Cox (piano)\, Dean Parks (acousti c guitar) and Ivan Neville (B3 and organ). “Oliver rounded up some amazi ng musicians\,” nods Beth. “Michael Landau and Waddy Wachtel are legen ds\, so when I found out we had them\, I just couldn’t believe it. If yo u don’t have great musicians\, you’re not gonna have a very good recor d\, are you?\n “We recorded sixteen songs in three days\,” continues Beth of the quick fire LA sessions\, “but then we spent a long time mixi ng. Oliver is a brutally hard-working person\, but he’s also incredibly sensitive and that combination works so great. He’s strong and focused\, but still so vulnerable\, and his heart is wide open. I’m so proud of w hat he did on this record.”\n Take a spin of Fire On The Floor and you ’ll see exactly why. These twelve new songs run the gamut of genre\, ref lecting Beth’s eclectic teenage influences\, which took in everything fr om gospel\, soul and classical to the seismic rock of Soundgarden. “As a writer\,” she nods\, “I feel really stifled if I’m trying to write in the same style. I just can’t do that. Growing up as a kid\, I was rai sed all over the place stylistically\, loving so many different genres.” \n As such\, you’ll find everything from the spring-heeled soul of Let ’s Get Together to the brittle rock of Fat Man. “I love that song\,” she says of the latter. “That’s actually a co-write with a wonderful songwriter named Glen Burtnik\, who I started writing with when I was abou t 24. We wrote that seven years ago – just a basic skeleton – but then I got super-inspired and wrote out the lyric. It feels good to sing it. T hat’s what’s so great about rock ‘n’ roll. It’s just such a fant astic way to let out your angst.”\n \nLikewise\, the title track: “I love Fire On The Floor. It’s just smoldering. I think it’s gonna be a fantastic piece to perform live. It’s filled with passion. It’s about when someone you know is so bad for you\, but you can’t help it. Then th ere’s No Place Like Home. I love that song. It’s about how\, like\, yo u spend a lot of time on the road\, and you start to realize all the great things about being home. Kinda the opposite to the song Better Than Home. ”\nOther upbeat highlights include the salsa-tinged Baby Shot Me Down an d the jazz-inflected Coca Cola\, with a vocal that reminds you why Beth wa s recently voted as the 20th best blues singer of all-time in The Blues. “Vocally\, that one takes me back to a Billie Holiday kinda singing\,” she reflects. “I love that kind of vibe\, like a light\, fun sexiness. ”\n By contrast\, there are some songs that Beth had to wrench from the emotional depths. “Picture In A Frame is a big one for me\,” she says . “When I started writing it\, I was thinking about being in love with m y husband. But when I was done\, I could see that I really connected it wi th Michael Stevens\, and it was my way of saying to him\, y’know\, ‘I just want you to be better’.”\n Despite all the emotionally bare mome nts\, for Beth\, this record represents a catharsis. “I think Better Tha n Home is one of the best records I’ve ever done\,” she says\, “but it was a brutal experience. Fire On The Floor has more energy and I think\ , overall\, it’s just got more balls. And I think I really needed that\, just to balance out that heavier mood on Better Than Home.”\n Fire On The Floor is the album that Beth Hart needed to make. Likewise\, it’s a record that you need to hear. “I’m so pleased with it\,” she conclud es. “I recently had to organize the sequence of the record\, and while I was doing that\, I was thinking to myself\, ‘Y’know\, this is pretty frickin’ good…! LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:350@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T190000 DTSTAMP:20170301T015101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/josh-abbott-band/ SUMMARY:Josh Abbott Band This show has been canceled. All tickets can be re funded at point of purchased. DESCRIPTION:Due to a continuing health emergency with Josh Abbott’s fathe r\, we unfortunately must cancel all shows through March 12th. Please keep Josh and his family in your thoughts and prayers. It is our hope to resch edule all shows in the future.\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:359@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T230000 DTSTAMP:20170303T220236Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ja-rule/ SUMMARY:Ja RuleSOLD OUT. There will be no tickets available at the door. DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBorn in Hollis\, Queens\, he debuted in 1999 with Ve nni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla". From 1999 to 2005\, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart\ , including "Between Me and You" with Christina Milian\, "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" and Ain't It Funny with Jennifer Lopez\, which both topped the US Billboard Hot 100\, the Grammy-nominated #1 hit\, "Always on Time" with A shanti\, "Mesmerize" also with Ashanti\, and "Wonderful" withR. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s\, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records\, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Due to his hi ts with his collaborators\, Ja Rule has earned four Grammy nominations\, a nd has earned six top-ten albums\, two of which Rule 3:36 (2000) and Pain Is Love(2001)\, topped the US Billboard 200. He is also known for some wel l-publicized feuds with other rappers\, in particular 50 Cent and Eminem. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:356@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170305T230000 DTSTAMP:20170303T170933Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pierce-veil-rest-space-tour/ SUMMARY:Pierce The Veil - Rest In Space Tour: SOLD OUTNO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF SHOW DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSince 2006\, Pierce The Veil unassumingly\, yet cons istently have climbed their way into the hearts of millions worldwide via an unshakable devotion to making honest and hypnotic hard rock. The San Di ego quartet—Vic Fuentes [vocals\, rhythm guitar\, keys]\, Mike Fuentes [ drums\, percussion]\, Tony Perry [lead guitar]\, and Jaime Preciado [bass guitar]—staunchly uphold that tradition once again on their fourth full- length album\, Misadventures [Fearless Records].\nWe went into making this record wanting to top the last one\, something we try to do with every re cord\,” said Vic  “We wanted to make one of the best-sounding records out there as far as quality goes\,” said Vic.  “We weren’t going t o stop until we achieved that.”\n“We wanted everybody to shine on the record\,” added Jaime.  “It was important that each member stood out.   It was about going with a broader listening range and expanding on what we’ve built.”\nThat work ethic gradually elevated the band to the for efront of modern rock’s vanguard. Following the success of their first t wo albums A Flair for the Dramatic [2007] and Selfish Machines [2010]\, th e group’s quiet rise detonated loudly with 2012’s Collide with the Sky . The album would bow at #12 on the Billboard Top 200\, move 350\,000 copi es by 2016\, and spawn their first RIAA Gold-certified single “King for a Day” [featuring Kellin Quinn]. In between sold out tours all over the globe and a headline stint on 2015’s Warped Tour Main Stage\, the musici ans garnered four Alternative Press Music Awards\, two Kerrang! Awards\, a nd a Revolver Golden Gods Award. They’ve graced the covers of Alternativ e Press\, Kerrang!\, Rock Sound and more\, multiple times.  Their diehard audience comprises a staggering online presence\, encompassing 5.5 millio n Facebook “likes\,” 4.5 million Twitter followers\, and 4.5 million I nstagram followers. They’ve generated over 200 million cumulative YouTub e views (their 2012 “King For A Day” clip alone has logged nearly 65-m illion views)\, while Collide racked up 110 million-plus Spotify streams.\ nWith fans properly primed for new music\, Vic and the boys wanted to deli ver beyond all expectations\, but that tall order required both time and t ravel.\n“For every track\, I was honestly searching for something meanin gful enough to write a song about\,” continues the singer. “As a resul t\, they were each written in different parts of the world. I wanted to te ll stories. Traveling brought this out of me.”\nBetween 2014 and 2015\, Vic would hole up in Airbnbs across San Diego\, Santa Monica\, Big Bear\, Venice\, and New York\, writing everywhere he could.  He finished penning lyrics while staying at the music-centric Max Hotel in Seattle. Bookendin g these writing trips\, he and the guys recorded Misadventures with produc er Dan Korneff in Long Island\, NY.\n“Dan opened our eyes\,” adds Jaim e. “He was able to give us the perspective to focus on achieving a cohes ive vision.”\n“We made all of these sacrifices for the record\,” say s Vic. “Dan and I got really close\, and he just cared about making it r ight.”\nAs a result\, songs like the first single “Texas Is Forever” see them playing as if their lives depend on it\, as speed demon skin-of- your teeth riffing crashes into a powerful chant. “The Divine Zero”  ignites another infectious hook\, while “Circles” paints a picture of perseverance amongst friends in the face of the Bataclan Massacre—toutin g the band’s most unifying sing-along yet in the process.\nMisadventures remains an appropriate title\, reflecting Pierce The Veil’s journey to their most rewarding body of work to date. “Misadventures sums it up pre tty well\,” Vic leaves off. “We started this with a plan two years ago \, everything spun out of control\, and we did something completely differ ent. It was done at the right moment though. Now\, I hope the notes and ly rics spark something positive inside fans.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:374@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T230000 DTSTAMP:20170306T185228Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/107-7-gnas-heartstrings-hope-fea turing-granger-smith-special-guests-trent-harmon/ SUMMARY:107.7 GNA's Heartstrings for Hope- Featuring: Granger Smith with Sp ecial Guests Trent Harmon DESCRIPTION:A special acoustic evening for those who become Partners In Hop e during WGNA’s 12th Annual Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon to help f ight childhood cancer. Listen to 107-7 GNA February 16th and 17th to bec ome a Partner In Hope! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:323@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T233000 DTSTAMP:20161201T195852Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/overkill/ SUMMARY:Overkill DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAlthough everybody seems to have a different account of who came first in the world of New York/New Jersey area thrash metal\, it seems certain that New Jersey’s Overkill have stayed around the long est\, and have never let their fans down by remaining musically consistent and true to their roots for over 30 years.\n \n There are few names as we ll respected as Overkill\, and with the resurgence of metal in the music w orld\, this band is poised to return to the top. Overkill are ready to sho w mature metal heads they still have it and are geared up to teach the new schoolers exactly how it’s done.\n \n The band gained their first major label deal with 1987’s Taking Over. They signed to Atlantic and remaine d with the label for 7 years\, based on the strength and consistency of th eir music. Under The Influence (1988) and 1989’s The Years of Decay (198 9) brought Overkill to new heights in their career. Sid Falck would replac e founding drummer Rat Skates on drums to bring his own brutal percussive assault to Verni’s already powerful rhythm section. The band had already established a rabid fan base with songs like “Rotten ToThe Core” and “Hammerhead” (as well as their infamous cover of D.O.A.’s “Fuck Yo u”)\, and new songs like “Evil Never Dies” and “Hello From The Gut ter” would become Overkill mainstays as well. A video for “Hello From the Gutter” was garnering much fan response when it received play on MTV ’s Headbangers Ball.\n \n The band’s W.F.O. album (1994) would be Over kill’s final album with Atlantic\, as they would release their first off icial full-length live assault\, Wrecking Your Neck on CMC in 1995. Overki ll released 3 more full length albums (Killing Kind\, From The Underground and Below\, and Necroshine) by 2000.\n \n Bloodletting (2000) was release d on Metal-Is\, and the band added guitarist Dave Linsk to the fray. The c urrent Overkill lineup would be completed with the release of the live alb um Wrecking Everything\, recorded in Asbury Park\, NJ\, and the addition o f second guitarist Derek Tailer in 2002.\n \n Overkill released Killbox 13 \, one of their most well-received albums to date\, on Spitfire Records in 2003. ReliXIV and Immortalis followed\, continuing the Overkill legacy.\n \n On October 30\, 2009\, Overkill inked a multi-album deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's debut album for the label\, Ironbound — which was described as a true "thrashter-piece" — was released on February 9\, 2010. The album received much acclaim\, both critically and fan wise\, an d described by some as an instant classic.\n \n This was followed up in 20 12 with the release of The Electric Age\, which continued the tone set on Ironbound\, to much acclaim.\n \n The band's latest album\, White Devil Ar mory\, was released on July 22nd\, 2014 LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T233000 DTSTAMP:20170102T161757Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/machine-performs-pink-floyd-3/ SUMMARY:The Machine performs Pink Floyd DESCRIPTION:All tickets purchased for the 12/29/16 date will be honored.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T230000 DTSTAMP:20170313T224814Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/memphis-may-fire/ SUMMARY:Memphis May FireThis show has been canceled. All tickets can be ref unded at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, we are forced to cancel this event. Because of scheduling conflicts we are unable to reschedule this event. Al l tickets purchased can be refunded at the point of purchase.\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:372@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T230000 DTSTAMP:20170213T171845Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/led-zeppelin-2/ SUMMARY:Led Zeppelin 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:373@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T230000 DTSTAMP:20170215T164636Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/randy-mr-lahey-2/ SUMMARY:Randy and Mr Lahey DESCRIPTION:Based on characters from the hit program\,Trailer Park Boys\, R andy and Mr. Lahey LIVE bring a sh*t storm of non-stop laughter and audien ce interaction. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T230000 DTSTAMP:20161115T174412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jackson-brown-2/ SUMMARY:Jackson Brown DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nJackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre o f songwriting charged with honesty\, emotion and personal politics. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007.\nJackson's career began in the mid-60s in Los Angel es and Orange County folk clubs. Except for a brief period in NYC in the l ate 1960s\, he has always lived in Southern California. His debut album ca me out on David Geffen's Asylum Records in 1972. Since then\, he has relea sed fourteen studio albums and four collections of live performances. His most recent studio album\, Standing In The Breach\, is a collection of ten songs\, at turns deeply personal and political\, exploring love\, hope\, and defiance in the face of the advancing uncertainties of modern life.\nB rowne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment\, human right s\, and arts education. He's a co-founder of the groups Musicians United f or Safe Energy (MUSE) and Nukefree.org.\nIn 2002\, he was the fourth recip ient of the John Steinbeck Award\, given to artists whose works exemplify the environmental and social values that were essential to the great Calif ornia-born author. He has received Duke Universitys LEAF award for Lifetim e Environmental Achievement in the Fine Arts\, and both the Chapin-World H unger Year and NARM Harry Chapin Humanitarian Awards. In 2004\, Jackson wa s given an honorary Doctorate of Music by Occidental College in Los Angele s\, for "a remarkable musical career that has successfully combined an int ensely personal artistry with a broader vision of social justice." LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:370@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T233000 DTSTAMP:20170330T173731Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kane-brown/ SUMMARY:Kane Brown SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets available at the door . DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nBreakout country vocalist Kane Brown’s self-titled debut album debuted No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and T op 10 on the Billboard 200\, and marking 2016’s fourth best new artist a lbum sales debut in all genres of music and the best new artist debut in c ountry in more than two years. With the release of his debut album\, Brown lands consecutive Top 10 Billboard 200 and back-to-back Top 5 Billboard C ountry projects in less than a year. Brown’s self-released EP from March 2016\, Chapter 1\, was highest-debuting Country EP in the SoundScan era a nd debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Country albums chart\, No. 9 on the B illboard Top 200 Albums all genre chart\, and No.1 on the iTunes Overall a ll genre Albums and iTunes Country Albums charts- all prior to radio air p lay. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:361@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170415T233000 DTSTAMP:20170123T171720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/doctor-dirty-john-valby-2/ SUMMARY:Doctor Dirty- John Valby DESCRIPTION:After spending an evening with John Valby\, audiences find them selves wanting more and more of him. What makes Valby so unique and entert aining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix hi s musical Talent with a mad-cap variety of "Dirty Ditties". Few people can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap w hen they were children. Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs\, limericks\, classical arrangments and his own original creations. Valby ha s made a career out of poking fun at his audiences\, stretching the limits of free speech and accepted good taste and satirizing current events from behind the piano. When he's not playing and singing\, he yells obscenitie s\, the audience yells back and everyone has a good time. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T000000 DTSTAMP:20170206T172558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/in-this-moment/ SUMMARY:In This Moment DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:345@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170421T230000 DTSTAMP:20170303T171121Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/barenaked-ladies/ SUMMARY:Barenaked Ladies THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n“Gotta see the show\, ‘cause then you’ll know\ ,” sings Ed Robertson on Barenaked Ladies’ chart-topping hit\, “One Week\,” a song featured on the band’s new live album BNL Rocks Red Roc ks\, recorded at the fabled Morrison\, CO\, Amphitheater on June 10\, 2015 during the band’s Last Summer On Earth tour.\nThat’s as good a descri ption as any about seeing these rock icons in concert\, an experience fill ed with the kind of energy\, precision\, finesse and outright celebration among its fans that is a tribute to Barenaked Ladies’ remarkable longevi ty. The band is still together after nearly three decades\, producing 14 s tudio albums which have collectively sold more than 14 million copies\, wo n eight Juno Awards\, earned multiple Grammy nominations\, a U.S. chart-to pping single (“One Week”) and the theme song to one of TV’s most pop ular shows\, The Big Bang Theory.\n“I don’t think there’s a secret\, ” Robertson explained to People magazine last year when asked how BNL ma naged to not just survive\, but thrive\, continuing to sell out venues whe rever they go. “It’s work. You’ve got to respect each other\, you go t to give each other space\, but you also have to support each other… Th is band learned early on to communicate\, right from the beginning we didn ’t want to burn out. We wanted to keep making music.”\nBNL Rocks Red R ocks features some of the multi-platinum band’s biggest hits\, including “One Week\,” “Pinch Me\, “If I Had $1\,000\,000” plus songs fro m their last two records including “Odds Are” which hit #2 at iTunes\, and the most recent single “Duct Tape Heart” from their latest album Silverball. The record includes a special moment when Barenaked Ladies acc ompany Colin Hay to perform his #1 hit “Who Can It Be Now?\,” joined o n stage by Blaise Garza of Violent Femmes to cover the famed saxophone sol o\, recognized around the world! And in a tradition BNL followers have com e to expect\, a rousing encore cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll ” by Tyler Stewart with Ed Robertson on drums.\n“We appreciate what we do more than ever\,” explains Robertson. “We’re not looking for ext ernal validation. We’re enjoying working together and we’re doing some of the best shows of our entire career.”\nBNL Rocks Red Rocks captures the group in all its glory\, a living demonstration of their on-stage cama raderie\, and the instrumental skills and finesse that expounds their dura bility in a pop music world of fleeting fame.\n“I still love writing son gs\,” insists Robertson. “And it’s such a privilege to work with the se guys. They have my back\, and I have theirs. It’s pretty amazing to w atch the crowd light up when we play a song we recorded 25 years ago\, and then hear them sing along with something brand-new.”\nBNL Rocks Red Roc ks places you front and center for one of the most amazing – and\, dare we say\, fun – concerts on the current rock circuit. It also spotlights the band’s rapport with their rabid followers\, a bond that is among the strongest in all of rock.\n“Our fans have been on this journey with us\ , so we’ve kind of grown up together\,” says Ed. “It’s a special r elationship\, within the band and between our fans. Every band says they h ave the best fans\, but we actually do. And we know that because other ban ds tell us that.”\n“It’s not easy to be hyperactive\, brooding and w himsical all at once\,” the New York Times pop critic Jon Pareles once w rote about BNL. “But the Barenaked Ladies do just that.”\nThe proof is on BNL Rocks Red Rocks.  CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:375@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T233000 DTSTAMP:20170417T164034Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robert-randolph-family-band/ SUMMARY:Robert Randolph and the Family Band DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nMany musicians claim that they “grew up in the chu rch\,” but for Robert Randolph that is literally the case. The renowned pedal steel guitarist\, vocalist and songwriter led such a cloistered chil dhood and adolescence that he heard no secular music while growing up. If it wasn’t being played inside of the House of God Church in Orange\, New Jersey—quite often by Robert and members of his own family\, who upheld a long but little known gospel music tradition called sacred steel—Rand olph simply didn’t know it existed.\n  \n Which makes it all the more r emarkable that the leader of Robert Randolph and the Family Band—whose l abel debut for Sony Masterworks\, Got Soul\, will be released on Feb. 17\, 2017—is today an inspiration to the likes of Eric Clapton\, Carlos Sant ana and Derek Trucks\, all of whom have played with him and studied his te chnique. It wasn’t until he was out of his teens that Randolph broke awa y from the confines of his social and musical conditioning and discovered rock\, funk\, soul\, jazz and the jam band scene\, soon forging his own so und by fusing elements of those genres.\n  \n “It was all church music. It was a movement within our church and that’s all we used to do\,” s ays Randolph of the sacred steel music he played at the time\, music whose association with his church stretches back to the 1920s. Once Randolph be gan to discover other forms of music\, he saw how they were all connected\ , and was eager to find his own place. “All music is related. Gospel is the same as blues\,” he says. “The only thing that changes is in hardc ore gospel people are singing about God and Jesus and in the blues people are singing about ‘my baby left me’ and whiskey. When we first started out\, guys really weren’t allowed to leave the church. I was the one th at stepped out and started this thing. My dad would say\, ‘Why do you co me home smelling like beer and cigarettes?’ ‘Well\, we just got done p laying some smoky club till 2 a.m.!’ It was all foreign and different. ”\n \n By the early 2000s\, Randolph had begun applying his dazzling ste el guitar technique to secular music\, and from that grew the Family Band. The group’s sound was so different than anything else around that they were soon packing New York City clubs. Their first album\, 2002’s Live a t the Wetlands\, was recorded at the now defunct jam band haven\, and was followed by four studio albums and another live set\, each widening the ba nd’s audience—they’ve long been regulars on the festival circuit—a nd broadening their stylistic range as well.\n  \n “Things happened rea lly fast\,” Randolph says now. “When I look back on that time\, to be honest\, I had no idea what the hell we were doing. We’d get told\, ‘Y ou guys are going on tour with Eric Clapton.’ ‘Oh\, OK.’ I thought\, this guy must not have a clue who I am but the first time I met him we ta lked for about an hour and played music backstage.”\n  \n The Family Ba nd’s improvisational skills quickly made them mega-popular among the jam -band crowd\, but for Randolph and his band mates\, what they were doing w as just an extension of what they’d always done. “The jam band scene h as that name but it’s really a true music art form scene where you can j ust be who you are\,” Randolph says. “We fit in that category in some sense but the jam band scene itself has changed a lot since that time. I ’ve grown to like songs and I like to jam within the song.”\n  \n On Got Soul\, Robert Randolph and the Family Band walk that line deftly\, dis playing their virtuosity within the context of a dozen smartly crafted tun es. “I like both playing live and recording\,” says Randolph. “The t hing about a record is you get a chance to rehearse parts and fine-tune th ings. But if you look at most great music artists—people like Stevie Won der—the song is totally different from the show. When you’re in the st udio\, it’s hard to improvise without an audience. But for us\, well\, w e’ve been playing in front of audiences our whole lives.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:338@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T233000 DTSTAMP:20170423T183918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sabaton/ SUMMARY:Sabaton DESCRIPTION:If you have any doubts\, please update your books now: our favo urite Swedish war machine SABATON are on their way to the absolute top of the heavy metal world.\nNeed some evidence? As we speak\, these platinum s elling\, Falun-based heavy metal heroes are headlining some of the biggest European festivals through fires and flames and playing massive stadium c oncerts in front of tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans with legendary comrades\, such as IRON MAIDEN and SCORPIONS. In August\, SABATON will onc e again command the troops on the holy grounds of Rockstad Falun Festival - aka Sabaton Open Air - when the band hosts their own three day festival - closing the last day with an explosive performance. Then\, later this ye ar\, SABATON's sight will be directed at the USA\, where the band is a doi ng huge tour and also performing at Ozzfest Meets Knotfest Festival in Cal ifornia\, alongside BLACK SABBATH\, SLIPKNOT and others.\nHowever\, this i s just the beginning: when the winter arrives\, SABATON will unleash their prestigious live power upon the whole of Europe. No mercy will be given a nd all guns will be blazing\, when this tireless killing machine will blow out sold-out arenas to another dimension. During this tour\, named »The Last Tour«\, SABATON's support comes from German metal legend ACCEPT.\nWh at? The last tour of SABATON? No\, not really\, as the band's worldwide wa r plans are already marching years ahead.\nThe title of this massive\, to say the least\, world tour comes from SABATON’s latest masterpiece »The Last Stand«. The new record\, which will be unleashed to the masses in A ugust by the world's most powerful heavy metal label Nuclear Blast Records \, is simply a perfect addition to SABATON's discography\, which already c ontains some of the most heroic heavy metal known to man.\n“We have done a majestic record and we couldn't be happier with it. Is »The Last Stand « SABATON's strongest album to date? Well\, time will tell us that\, but one thing is 100 % guaranteed: on the record\, there are lots of songs tha t will go down in SABATON's own hall of fame\,ˮ says the band founder and bassist Pär Sundström.\n“»The Last Stand« contains all the elements that our fans could ask for\,ˮ adds the band's main composer and singer Joakim Brodén. “The new record tells a victorious tale of SABATON in 20 16\, and even further. Lots of fresh ideas and unprecedented magic can be heard on these new tunes - for example\, check out bagpipe and Hammond dri ven major key song 'Blood Of Bannockburn'. We have never done anything lik e that before.ˮ\n“At the same time\, our legions of diehard fans will b e pleased to observe some echoes from our older works: such as relentless heavy metal of »Primo Victoria« (2005)\, catchy flavours of »The Art Of War« (2008) and deep epicness of »Carolux Rex« (2012). »The Last Stan d« contains all of these elements - and lots more!ˮ\nIf the previous rec ord\, straightforward heavy metal assault »Heroes«\, showed the unstoppa ble power of SABATON's eloquent line-up\, huge-sounding »The Last Stand« conquers whole new kingdoms. The band's apparent sixth member\, HYPOCRISY / PAIN mastermind and renowned producer Peter Tägtgren (LINDEMANN\, DIMM U BORGIR\, CHILDREN OF BODOM among others)\, grasped everything out of Bro dén\, Sundström\, drummer Hannes Van Dahl and guitarists Thobbe Englund and Chris Rörland. The result? Innovative guitar solos and razorsharp rif fs\, pounding drum patters\, catchier than catchy choruses and haunting me lodies - and the list goes on... Well\, let's put it this way: if SABATON used to sound intense\, bombastic and invincible\, this time they sound ab surdly intense\, bombastic and invincible.\nThe lyrics have always been a very important part of SABATON's art. Thanks to their classic metal anthem s\, such as 'Ghost Division'\, 'Uprising'\, 'Soldier Of 3 Armies'\, 'No Bu llets Fly' and '40:1'\, SABATON has achieved superstar status in countries like Sweden\, Finland\, Czech Republic and Germany. Poland\, however\, si gnifies “something elseˮ for these guys: SABATON's members have been ad opted as Poland's honorary citizens and the band's biggest show ever happe ned in Przystanek Woodstock Festival in front of half a million fans.\n“ Regarding new lyrical themes\, there were several possibilities this time\ , but when we came up with the idea about the famous last stands on battle fields and other historical places\, that was it - we didn't have to look any further\,ˮ tells Brodén.\n“The previous album's heroic stories abo ut fighting and surviving were a perfect match for SABATON\, but these new tales may be even more interesting to our devoted fans. The lyrics are ba sed on very interesting historical episodes and they will open a whole new world for the friends of our band\,ˮ insists Sundström.\nSABATON have r eached their unshaken position as heavy metal's AAA-torchbearer after rele asing ingenious studio recordings and playing endless amount of unforgetta ble live shows. »The Last Stand« is another unquestionable and bulletpro of evidence of SABATON's top class abilities and it will be followed by th e band's most gigantic world tour to date.\nWhat can we say? Good times ah ead\, indeed! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:364@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T233000 DTSTAMP:20170201T171817Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thursday/ SUMMARY:Thursday DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:363@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T233000 DTSTAMP:20170415T235440Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/catfish-and-the-bottlemen/ SUMMARY:Catfish and The Bottlemen DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe most exciting new guitar band to break through i n the UK this decade is Catfish and the Bottlemen. Their tightly honed mel odic two-guitar rock draws from new wave\, indie\, garage\, and grunge. 20 14 debut album\, ’The Balcony’\, written by “lithe and excitable” young front man Van McCann\, has just been certified Platinum in the UK.\n At the end of 2014\, they were awarded Best Newcomer at the  BBC Music Aw ards\, and went on to feature prominently at many UK Festivals throughout the summer of 2015\, then capping a whirlwind year with an extensive sold out tour of the UK. Over the Atlantic in USA they also didn't stop. Tourin g consistently\, they were announced as the number 1 new artist in USA by Billboard Magazine with single ‘Kathleen’ becoming a firm favorite at alternative radio. \n2016 saw them carry on rising effortlessly where they left off the previous year\, relentlessly touring both sides of the Atlan tic. In UK\, A summer of sold out open air shows in support of their Gold status second album "The Ride" was coupled with several visits to play Fes tivals and major cities Stateside. Having been voted Best New Band in the UK at the 2016 Brit Awards Catfish and the Bottlemen have certainly delive red and proved the voters were backing a winner.\nThe band recently comple ted an eight week fall tour of North America before returning to UK to pla y a short run of sold out Arena dates in Scotland\, The Midlands and Londo n.\nThey begin 2017 with exciting tours of Australia\, Japan and South Ame rica\, and embark upon a major stadium tour of USA summer 2017 with Green Day. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:371@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T233000 DTSTAMP:20170502T195752Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chase-rice/ SUMMARY:Chase Rice DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFame often has a chilling effect on one’s psyche. However much as he’s done his entire life\, when faced with a No. 1 maj or label debut album in 2014’s Ignite the Night\, as well as a pair of Top 5 singles with the RIAA Platinum-certified “Ready Set Roll” and Go ldcertified “Gonna Wanna Tonight\,” Chase Rice turned his cheek and t ook the path less traveled. As he readily recounts\, the country music ma verick has only grown more self aware\, mature and grateful in the wake o f his success. “I’m a different person in a lot of ways\,” Rice say s looking back at his younger self\, who moved to Nashville following the  sudden death of his father “having no clue what the hell I was doing\, ” wrote a batch of killer songs and went for broke in the country music industry. “I was searching\,” Rice says. “I didn’t know who I wa s as an artist. But now\, it’s a new me. It’s a whole new deal. Now I know exactly where I am in life.” He laughs. “Well\, not exactly. But I’ve got a better idea\, anyway.” The past few years have been monu mental ones for Rice: following the release of Ignite the Night\, the 31- year-old budding superstar toured the world with four massive headlining tours and stadium-show opening runs for country megastars including Kenny  Chesney and Dierks Bentley. “I was just having fun. I was riding the w ave\,” he says. Most recently\, Rice released a new single from his for thcoming studio album\, “Everybody We Know Does\,” a rowdy rocker he says instantly took him back in his mind to the Fairview\, North Carolina farm on which he was raised. “I wanted to have an in-the-moment song o f what me and my friends do and how we live\,” he says of the song\, wh ich his ultra-dedicated fanbase has already responded to with adoration. “People showing up\, being so passionate about my music\, that makes me proud of this life and what we – my band\, my team and I – have buil t\, man\,” he continues. “When crowds are showing up singing non-sing les louder than the singles\, that gives me the confidence that they’ve got my back and that these songs are their lives\, too.” Despite his s welling popularity\, Rice still says he sees himself and his longtime band as underdogs. It’s a healthy mindset\, he says\, that keeps the fire b urning in his belly. “It allows you to still have that drive\, still ha ve that reason to keep trying to move forward and make the music better\, ” he explains. “When I’m the underdog\, look out. When someone tell s me we’re not going to do something\, you’d better get your ass ready \, because we’re gonna do it!” Rice admits the enormous success of t he Gold-certified Ignite the Night caught him by surprise. It’s not tha t he wasn’t confident in his songs\, he says\, but rather that the proje ct was him “throwing darts on a map and seeing where we were gonna go. ” Still\, even as his career exploded\, Rice says the death of his fath er when the singer was only 22 loomed large. Turning to God and\, in turn \, releasing himself of the associated burden of his pain gave him permis sion to be his best self. “You’d be shocked at the amount of pressure it takes off your shoulders\,” he says. It also freed him up to follow his creative muse like never before. “Someone who is lost is going to f ollow the crowd\,” Rice says. “Someone who knows where they’re goin g and is their own person is going to chart their own course.” “It ’s still a continuous climb up the mountain\,” Rice\, who says he’s never been more “open and honest” in song\, says of evolving his craf t and looking forward to what the future holds for him. Ask him though wh at propels him forward and the country star will tell you it’s undoubte dly a continuous drive to prove his earliest fans right. “You guys chos e to bet on me as one of your favorite artists back when it was just 500 p eople in a room\,” he wants them to know. “I told you we were doing t his thing and that I couldn’t do it without you. And now we’re doing it!” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T233000 DTSTAMP:20170427T164519Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/killswitch-engage-anthrax-killth rax-tour/ SUMMARY:Killswitch Engage & Anthrax- The Killthrax Tour : THIS EVENT IS SOL D OUT DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. No tickets will be released and there w ill be no tickets available day of show.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:349@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T230000 DTSTAMP:20161205T203017Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mayday-parade-lesson-romantics-1 0th-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Mayday Parade - A Lesson In Romantics 10th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSince forming in 2005\, Mayday Parade have amassed o ne of the most loyal\, rabid fan bases around thanks to energizing concert s and four studio albums full of heart-on-sleeve lyrics. With the release of their arresting fifth record\, the Mike Sapone-produced 'Black Lines\,' the members of the Florida pop-rock quintet -- vocalist Derek Sanders\, g uitarists Brooks Betts and Alex Garcia\, bassist Jeremy Lenzo and drummer Jake Bundrick -- are taking a giant leap forward as musicians and songwrit ers. \n \n "It's time to switch things up a little bit\," Sanders says. \n \n That's evident from 'Black Lines'' ferocious opening song\, "One Of Th em Will Destroy The Other\," which features slashing guitars\, throat-shre dding vocals and a guest appearance from Real Friends' Dan Lambton. The si zzling\, grungy "Hollow" and the tornadic\, teeth-baring "Let's Be Honest" also boast aggressive riffs and a propulsive rhythmic backbone. \n \n "We noticed some of the songs were heavier than we've ever done\, that there were a lot of guitar riffs we had never really had before\," Bundrick says . "We tried to make those parts more distinct." \n \n Yet like other Mayda y Parade albums\, 'Black Lines' is certainly dynamic -- for example\, the tension-filled\, simmering choruses on "Underneath The Tide" explode into soaring\, noisy verses -- and has undeniable variety: "Just Out Of Reach" ends with a plaintive piano coda and lonely vocals\, while the '90s alt-ro ck-reminiscent "Letting Go" is driven by rich acoustic guitar and Sanders' delicate singing. \n \n The sonic evolution was a natural progression for Mayday Parade\, which is comprised of childhood friends who cut their tee th in the Tallahassee\, Florida\, music scene. The group famously self-rel eased 2006's 'Tales Told by Dead Friends' EP and followed Warped Tour arou nd selling the CD to kids waiting in line -- which eventually led to a rec ord deal and several official stints performing on Warped Tour\, as well a s tours with bands ranging from the Pierce The Veil\, to All Time Low\, an d PVRIS. \n \n On 'Black Lines\,' Mayday Parade wanted a rawer sound that more accurately reflected their magnetic live performances. But the band a lso wanted to convey greater emotional complexity and sophistication: Song s focus less on heartbreak and more on mature\, grown-up topics -- navigat ing the nuances of adult relationships and friendships\, when there's more at stake and things aren't so black and white. "We're people in happy rel ationships with good things going on in our lives\, so we didn't want to k eep writing songs about all these sad topics\," Sanders says. "Of course\, there is some of that in the record for sure -- but we tried to focus a l ittle more on other things\, just life and growing up." \n \n Long-time fa ns shouldn't worry\, however: Mayday Parade's core creative process\, whic h is steeped in collaboration and democratic decision-making\, remains fir mly intact. "We all bring in ideas\, and they could change drastically onc e everybody puts in their input\," Sanders says. "It wouldn't be a Mayday Parade record if we didn't all five work on the songs together like that." In fact\, 'Black Lines' was even more of a group effort -- which is not o nly a representation of how each band member has improved musically\, but also an indication of their innate\, ever-evolving chemistry. Ten years in to their career\, the members of Mayday Parade are more creatively charged than ever. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:376@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T230000 DTSTAMP:20170222T195246Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/i-prevail/ SUMMARY:I Prevail DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nCertain moments in life change everything. The traje ctory splinters\, and there’s no turning back. I Prevail—Brian Burkhei ser [clean vocals]\, Eric Vanlerberghe [harsh vocals]\, Steve Menoian [gui tar]\, Dylan Bowman [rhythm guitar] —explore this phenomenon within the title of their full-length debut\, Lifelines [Fearless Records].\n“When we started diving into the record\, we all sat down and thought\, ‘Wow\, everything has changed in the last year\,’” explains Brian. “Everyo ne encounters those moments that really define where the rest of their liv es are headed. We’ve all grown from everything that’s happened. When w e sat down and got to work\, we really wanted to share our journey through these songs.”\n“Lifelines are a great visual for certain points in yo ur life\,” adds Brian. “It’s a line you can’t go backward from or ignore. For us\, the path split from the moment we all created I Prevail. ”\nI Prevail are no strangers to this experience. After the release of t he quartet’s 2014 debut EP\, Heart vs. Mind\, nothing would ever be the same. The EP moved over 100\,000 copies as the Detroit band toured with th e likes of Hollywood Undead and Crown The Empire. Meanwhile\, the group’ s cover of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” sold 300\,000-plus singles\, went Top 20 on Active Rock Radio\, and generated over 22 million views on YouTube and 17 million-plus Spotify streams (consistently remaining in th e Top 10 of the platform’s Viral Chart). The band would be nominated for “Breakthrough Band” at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards and ga rner features from Billboard\, Detroit Free Press\, AXS\, Loudwire\, and m any more. Everything has aligned and set the stage perfectly their debut f ull-length\, Lifelines.\nIn early 2016\, the boys retreated to Wall of Sou nd Studios in the small and secluded town of Riley\, Michigan to work with trusted producers B.J. Perry and John Pregler. With nearly two years on t he road under their collective belt\, the group had fully realized their s tyle\, merging entrancing hooks and a powerful and pummeling sonic backdro p.\n“On the EP\, we were all getting to know each other’s style\,” B rian goes on. “We spent a year working on it without ever launching publ icly. We wanted to make the best impression possible. Then when we put it out\, we spent the next year-and-a-half doing everything we could to promo te it. Writing Lifelines was such a different experience.  We had so much more time to grow together and really had a clear vision for the sound we wanted to create on the album.”\nThe first single “Scars” gallops f rom a propulsive riff into an unshakable refrain teetering between a hypno tic harmony and a hard-hitting groove. It’s immediately infectious.\n“ Being away from family members and going through relationships that have d ied off\, sometimes made me feel anxiety and depression\,” admits Brian. “Sometimes\, you have to look in the mirror. We wanted to create a song that was personal to us\, but still relatable. That’s how we got the co ncept of ‘Scars.’”\nElsewhere on the album “Stuck In Your Head” sees a magnetic vocal charge ahead in tandem with a bombastic drumbeat and hyper-charged guitars making the song live up to its name.\n“Basically\ , we’re comparing a relationship to a broken record\,” continues the s inger. “It’s dedicated to a certain ex of mine\, and I can say a coupl e of the other guys dedicated it to their former relationships too. Things are really good for a while. All of a sudden\, the record starts wearing\ , and things get rocky. In my case\, I always felt like the bad guy. So\, the song’s a final send-off saying\, ‘Thanks for the memories\, but I ’m glad you’re out of my life. Here’s a song for you to go out to. ’”\nUltimately\, Lifelines sees I Prevail take another big collective life step. “We wanted to create something that can showcase every emotio n\,” Brian leaves off. “It’s anything you’re feeling or looking fo r.”\n“LIFELINES are the fine lines between order and chaos and the tim e we spend between them.”\nLifelines debuted at #3 on Alternative Albums \, #4 Hard Music Albums\, #5 Rock Albums\, #9 Top Album\, and #15 on the B illboard Top 200\, with Alternative Press naming Lifelines one of the Best Debut albums of 2016\, nominating them in Breakthrough Artists in 2016 Al ternative Press Music Awards. The band's single "Stuck In Your Head" reach ing #1 on SiriusXM Octane Radio and the band is lined up for multiple \nBL URB: \nCertain moments in life change everything. The trajectory splinters \, and there’s no turning back. I Prevail—Brian Burkheiser [clean voca ls]\, Eric Vanlerberghe [harsh vocals]\, Steve Menoian [guitar]\, Dylan Bo wman [rhythm guitar] —explore this phenomenon within the title of their full-length debut\, Lifelines [Fearless Records]. I Prevail are no strange rs to this experience. After the release of the band’s 2014 debut EP\, H eart vs. Mind\, nothing would ever be the same. The EP moved over 100\,000 copies as the Detroit band toured with the likes of Hollywood Undead and Crown The Empire. Meanwhile\, the group’s cover of Taylor Swift’s “B lank Space” sold 300\,000-plus singles\, went Top 20 on Active Rock Radi o\, and generated over 22 million views on YouTube and 17 million-plus Spo tify streams (consistently remaining in the Top 10 of the platform’s Vir al Chart). The band would be nominated for “Breakthrough Band” at the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards and garner features from Billboard\, D etroit Free Press\, AXS\, Loudwire\, and many more. Everything has aligned and set the stage perfectly their debut full-length\, Lifelines. In early 2016\, the boys retreated to Wall of Sound Studios in the small and seclu ded town of Riley\, Michigan to work with trusted producers B.J. Perry and John Pregler. With nearly two years on the road under their collective be lt\, the group had fully realized their style\, merging entrancing hooks a nd a powerful and pummeling sonic backdrop. Ultimately\, Lifelines sees I Prevail take another big collective life step. Lifelines debuted at #3 on Alternative Albums\, #4 Hard Music Albums\, #5 Rock Albums\, #9 Top Album\ , and #15 on the Billboard Top 200\, with Alternative Press naming Lifelin es one of the Best Debut albums of 2016. The band's single "Stuck In Your Head" reaching #1 on SiriusXM Octane Radio. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:379@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T230000 DTSTAMP:20170313T165824Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lucinda-williams/ SUMMARY:Lucinda Williams DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nWe’ve all heard about the iconic vibe of Route 66\ , the neon lights on Broadway and the ocean air of the Pacific Coast Highw ay. But there are untold stories emanating from countless blue highways ac ross the land – like Interstate 20\, which cuts a 1500-mile swath from S outh Carolina to Texas\, and cuts deep into the spirit of those who’ve s pent their lives traversing it.   \nLucinda Williams is one of those peo ple\, and with the expansive\, enveloping  The Ghosts of Highway 20\, she brings those stories to life – and gives listeners a remarkably vivid l ook at how the highway has been a literal and figurative backdrop througho ut her entire life. The intensely involving 14-song collection may be the most deeply felt\, deeply affecting work of Lucinda Williams’ illustriou s 35-plus-year career\, a career that has been established on a foundation of remarkably personal songs. \n“It is literally a map of my life in a lot of ways\,” says Lucinda. “We were driving between shows and betwee n cities\, and I kept seeing things that brought me back to times and plac es in my past. Like when we played in Macon\, Georgia\, a place I lived wh en I was five or six years old\, I got out of the bus and I was transporte d back to when I saw this street singer\, Blind Pearly Brown. It was like nothing had changed. All these things started percolating in my brain\, an d the songs just came.” \nThe thread of Highway 20 connects those songs\ , mirroring the winding route of the road itself\, a street that cleaves c lose to Williams’ childhood homes\, the final resting place of her mothe r\, the sites where signposts of her formative years are forever planted.   The connection runs deep here\, particularly on the dark and moody tone s of the album’s poignant title track\, on which Lucinda ponders the liv es that were lived\, the legacies that were left and the imprints that rem ain on her own soul\, conveying those vignettes with a palette that’s nu anced enough to give the listener pause to ponder\, but unvarnished enough that her message is impossible to miss. \nShe cuts closest to the bone wi th “Dust” (a song built around a poem written by her late father\, poe t laureate Miller Williams\, whose “Compassion” she interpreted on 201 4’s Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone) and “Bitter Memory\,” a br acing consideration of times gone by\, one that doesn’t sugarcoat things with the usual veneer of nostalgia. Lucinda continues down that path with “Louisiana Story\,” a sequel of sorts to her classic \n“Baton Roug e” that captures its faded Delta setting with a wizened beauty. “I did n’t want to repeat myself\, but I kept coming back to the story I was te lling there\,” she explains. “I wanted to describe\, like a photograph of what I recall back then – the humming of the fans\, the tar sticking to the bottom of my feet when I went out to play and other vivid recollec tions that I’ve never forgotten from that time.” \nThe sense memory is strong here\, in Lucinda’s storytelling\, and in the interplay between the musicians\, notably guitarist Bill Frisell (who last joined her on Dow n Where the Spirit Meets the Bone). His intuitive\, incisive playing – e specially in tandem with fellow guitarist Greg Leisz\, adds sunshine and s hadow\, darkness and light\, sometimes within the same passage. That pair underscores the heretofore unheard tenderness that Lucinda brings to the l ullaby-gentle “Place in My Heart” and a palpable layer of grit to a su rprising version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Factory” (a darkly pensive Darkness on the Edge of Town tale about “Men [who] walk through these ga tes with death in their eyes\,” an image that fits seamlessly into the a lbum’s hyper-real depictions of life).   \n“I know people throw the word around a lot\, but this is one of the most organic things I’ve ever worked on\,” says Greg Leisz\, who co-produced and played guitar on the album. “There aren’t any overdubs\, there’s no sweetening\, it was the musicians getting into a headspace and bringing the songs to life. We were ecstatic to see how the whole thing came together\, how [Lucinda] rea cted to seeing the process unfold. It was a oneof-a-kind experience.” \n Lucinda Williams has been maneuvering down a path all her own for more tha n three decades now\, emerging from Lake Charles\, Louisiana\, where her i conoclastic upbringing helped her forge the stunning Lucinda Williams (aka \, the Rough Trade album). Somehow\, that milestone 1988 set eventually di sappeared from shelves\, but was reissued 25 years later\, as a deluxe edi tion that garnered unanimous acclaim -- including Jim Farber of New York ’s Daily News hailing it by calling it “A perfect work. There’s not a chord\, lyric\, beat or inflection that doesn’t pull at the heart or m ake it soar.” \nFor much of the ‘90s\, Lucinda moved around the count ry\, turning out work that won immense respect inside the industry – as borne out by the Grammy afforded MaryChapin Carpenter’s interpretation o f Williams’ “Passionate Kisses.” While her recorded output was spars e for a time\, the work that did was invariably hailed for its indelible i mpressionism – like 1998’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road\, which notched her a second Grammy Award. Over the next decade\, she crafted such classi c sets as West (2007)\, and Blessed (2011)\, which the Los Angeles Times d ubbed “a dynamic\, human\, album\, one that’s easy to fall in love wit h.” \nLucinda credits the injection of vitality and passion that emerge d in part to Tom Overby\, her partner in both life and music\, who’s act ed as both a sounding board and collaborator\, contributing production ide as and offering encouragement to forge forward in directions that she migh t not have otherwise explored. That creative connection has grown increasi ngly electric over the years\, as borne out by 2014’s Down Where the Spi rit Meets the Bone\, which Blurt’s Fred Mills referred to as “A snapsh ot—or featurelength film\, take your pick – of a woman fully renewed a nd at the height of her creative powers.” The album won the 2015 America na Music Association Award for Album of the Year. \nThe Ghosts of Highway 20\, which has its roots in the sessions that produced that last outing\, takes things even further. Williams stretches fearlessly here\, experiment ing with jazzy vocal phrasing that’s reminiscent of Van Morrison’s mor e adventurous offerings\, and giving full voice to her literary side – w hich has its roots in childhood encounters with Flannery O’Connor (who h er late father called his “greatest teacher”). The most dramatic examp le of that freewheeling spirit arrives at the close of the album – in th e form of the 13-minute “Faith and Grace\,” a churning groove powered by the drumming of Jamaican legend Carlton “Santa” Davis (best known f or his work with the late Peter Tosh) and Jamaican hand drummer Ras Michae l\, whose haunting vocals add to the track’s intensity. \n“That song d oes sum up what the album is all about for me\,” says Williams. “It is n’t a jam\, it’s a groove\, and I just got into the room with those gu ys and went off. I had no idea what I was going to do\, but I went with it \, we all went with it\, and it felt so spiritual\, so real. It surpasses anything I’ve ever done\, I think – and it makes me really excited abo ut where I could take things in the future.” LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T233000 DTSTAMP:20170425T153043Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/machine-gun-kelly-2/ SUMMARY:Machine Gun KellyThis is SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets availab le day of show. DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. There will be no tickets available day of show. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:360@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T233000 DTSTAMP:20170329T165051Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nf-therapy-session-tour-2017/ SUMMARY:NF- Therapy Session Tour 2017 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY \n“I like to be a little mysterious\, so the music tells my story\,” explains Nathan Feuerstein\, better known by his init ials\, NF - the name under which he’s become known as one of the most ex citing new rap/alternative artists working today. The story that NF captur es in his music proves deeply personal and compelling\; that’s why he ti tled his second album Therapy Session\, released on April 22\, 2016 by Cap itol Music Group. \nFollowing on the success of NF’s 2015 Capitol debut Mansion\, Therapy Session has taken the 25-year-old Michigan-raised MC to new heights. Mansion would go on to exceed 53 million streams thanks to si ngles like “Wake Up”\; its powerful anthem “Intro” would also feat ure in the season finale promo campaign of Empire. In its first week of re lease\, Therapy Session\, however\, would enter the Billboard album charts at number 12\, cementing that NF was an artist to be reckoned with - on h is way to superstar status of his own making. The furious\, complex flow a nd gritty revelations of epic album opener “Intro 2” (“You call it m usic - I call her my therapist/She keep on tellin' I have been carrying w ay too much baggage/I need to take care of it/I know she's right\, but man it's embarrassing/Music has raised me more than my parents did”) reveal NF’s lyrical origins. “I came listening to battle rap\,” he explain s. “I studied the Smack DVDs obsessively.” But elsewhere - from the ac oustic guitars and sung hooks of “Oh Lord” to the moving\, soulful mel odies permeating songs like  “I Just Wanna Know” and “How Could You Leave Us” - Therapy Session reveals NF’s growing musical maturity. “When I was younger\, all I listened to was hip-hop\,” he explains. “Now I listen to everything from Ed Sheeran and Adele to film soundtrack s. Wherever the beat comes from\, it pulls out whatever’s inside of me. ”\nNF has come a long way from his humble origins filled with small-town tragedy. Hailing from Gladwin\, Michigan - “a town with three lights an d no city” he notes on “Intro 2” - NF grew up in a home broken by dr ugs and violence. His mother addicted to pills\, her boyfriend physically abusive\, young Nathan found solace in music at twelve years old. Sitting in his parents’ van\, he’d write songs for hours\, recording freestyle raps on a karaoke machine. Just as Nas inspired the young Marshall Mather s’ style\, NF was first inspired by the music of Eminem. He identified w ith him instantly: like him\, Eminem was a Caucasian MC and hip-hop fanati c from his home state\, with rhymes that ruthlessly explored his troubled family relationships. “Eminem made me feel something I couldn’t descri be\,” he explains. “He created a lane of honesty that was so intense\, so vulgar\, so compelling\, saying things I’d never said or thought bef ore. I had a lot of anger\, and through him\, I learned to express myself. ” From there\, NF pushed himself to explore different rap styles (he cit es Kendrick\, Kanye\, Drake\, Royce da 5’9” and Slaughtahouse among hi s current favorites)\, driving him to find his own voice. “I’d been so heavily influenced by Em\,” NF says\, “But artists that don’t grow out of that don’t go anywhere. Ultimately\, I came to understand that wh at Eminem stood for above all else was ‘be yourself.’”\nNF threw him self into a music career. However\, having signed a dead-end deal to a sma ll label that was going nowhere and barely supporting himself as an electr ician\, things changed in 2014 when he found himself in the studio with Gr and Rapids\, Michigan-based producer Tommee Profitt (who\, along with Davi d Garcia\, would go on to produce all of NF’s major-label releases). Tha t session produced the emotional\, gripping track “Wake Up”: it was th e song that provided the artistic breakthrough NF had been waiting for\, a nd drew the attention of Capitol Records\, leading to a recording contract . “‘Wake Up’ was the start of where I’m at now\,” he explains. A fter signing with Capitol\, NF turned again Garcia and Profitt to create M ansion. “The title is a metaphor\,” he says. “Each song is a differe nt room in my mind - and then it goes downstairs to a dark place even I wa s surprised I could talk about.” \nThe success of that album pushed NF ’s ambition: he began recording Therapy Session just a week after Mansio n’s release. “Therapy Session was literally like a book\, bringing tog ether the chapters of where my life was at\,” he says. “It was me matu ring\, asking ‘Why did this happen?’ The album was the answer to those questions.” True to its title\, Therapy Session found NF fearlessly exp loring his trust issues\, unhealthy relationships\, and his uneasy relatio nship to success. Its core\, however\, lay in the pain NF felt in the wake of learning his mother had died of a drug overdose. “Songs like ‘How Could You Leave Us’ deal with my mother’s death very honestly and spec ifically\,” he says. “When that happened\, all these feelings starting coming out in the rhymes. It was emotional\, but in a different way.”\n Therapy Session also found NF taking his lyrical gifts to their fullest ex tent - sometimes creating six different flow patterns in the same song. It also clearly defined who he was as an artist: in the title track\, he sta tes “this isn’t music for people who sit in the pews and pray in churc hes.” Before Therapy Session\, NF had been pigeonholed as a Christian mu sic artist. “I’m a Christian\, but I don’t make Christian music\,” he says. “You’re not going to reach everyone with just one point of v iew.” Like\, say\, Rakim’s open embrace of Islam\, or Drake’s Jewish background\, NF claims his faith is just one part of his complex identity . “I write about things I’m actually dealing with\,” NF says. “You don’t have to be Christian to relate to them.”\n“There’s somethin g about music that’s believable\,” he continues. “Feeling those emot ions in music what inspired me to do this - to try to be an artist and mak e this my life. I have a real passion for this\; I’m not satisfied just being okay. I like to challenge people because I like to be challenged. Pu t me in a room with any rapper\, and I’ll hold my own and just be myself . I’m here.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:367@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T230000 DTSTAMP:20170202T174124Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/say-anything-bayside/ SUMMARY:Say Anything & Bayside DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:380@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T230000 DTSTAMP:20170327T154643Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dwight-yoakam/ SUMMARY:Dwight Yoakam DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe grass isn’t always greener on the other side\, or bluer in this case\, which may be why Dwight Yoakam hadn’t thought o f doing a bluegrass album over the years. It was always already implicit i n his music\, from “Miner’s Prayer” on his first album 30 years ago to his one-off collaborations with Ralph Stanley and Earl Scruggs. If you listened hard\, you could even hear that strain of mountain music in the m elodies and harmonic sense of his most rocked-out country hits. He wasn’ t consciously thinking through the years that he could bust out the mandol ins to confirm his Kentucky bona fides – “Melodically\, it’s just pa rt of my nature\,” Yoakam says\, “part of the birthright\, I guess\, i n my DNA.”\n \n Yet here he is\, releasing Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Sta rs… in the same year that he is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Gu itars\, Cadillacs\, Etc.\, Etc.. Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Stars… harks back to that landmark debut in its obviously cheeky title\, while otherwis e looking even farther back by recasting some of Yoakam’s most classic s ongs in a style that not only predates cowpunk but antecedes his beloved B akersfield sound. Yoakam even remakes “Guitars\, Cadillacs” in the sty le of “Man of Constant Sorrow.” No one is ever going to mistake a star so renowned for favoring snug jeans with a Soggy Bottom Boy\, but here\, he clinches his status as at least an honorary Clinch Mountain lad. "And t hen Chris Lord-Alge\, who has mixed my last 2 studio albums\, entered the picture in LA and agreed to add a further edge of Beggars Banquet-esque ro ck and roll mystique\, completing the journey with a masterfully unique so nic framing of the entire project. I believe it was the first bluegrass al bum that Chris has ever mixed.”\n \n “It was part of Alison Krauss’ Union Station band colliding with the remnants of the Soggy Bottom band\, ” says Yoakam\, talking about the four days of band tracking he did in N ashville and April with a group of acoustic all-stars he’d never worked with before. The ensemble included guitarist Bryan Sutton\, fiddler Stuart Duncan\, bassist Barry Bales\, mandolin player Adam Steffey\, and banjo player Scott Vestal\, under the production oversight of Gary Paczosa (anot her Krauss veteran) and Jon Randall (the co-writer of country hits like “Whiskey Lullaby”). “And then I threw\, I guess\, a hillbilly versio n of the Beach Boys at it with my harmony vocals. That core bunch of playe rs there in Nashville for those four days was a really fortuitous vortex\, with those guys responding to what I wanted to do and me saying\, ‘Look \, let’s leave it loose and ragged at times.’ Rock and roll got some o f its swagger from bluegrass. Let’s go back there and show some of that swagger if we can.”\n \n Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Stars… started as\, if not an assignment\, at least a suggestion\, and one he readily took to once he found the right recording window. “Kevin Welk had asked my mana gers a couple years ago if I would do a bluegrass album for his then-label Vanguard/Sugar Hill\,” Yoakam says. “Subsequently they merged with Co ncord Music Group\, which owned Rounder\, and it became that entire music company\, and they came back to us again this year. At the first ask\, I h ad been in the middle of doing Second Hand Heart\,” his 2015 return to the Warner Bros. Records stable from which he sprang three decades ago. “Cameron Strang\, who runs Warners\, graciously allowed me to take this year off in terms of delivering my next studio album for them (Warner) to do this project\, because he knew it was a passion project for me.”\n \n The original idea was to make it a covers album\, before it ended up bein g an album of Dwight Yoakam covers\, with one notable exception – a cove r of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” “But when Gary and JR (Randall) came to do a meeting with me\, they said\, ‘You know\, we started listening t o your catalog\, and we found songs where we thought\, “Wow\, that was n ever a single. Nobody ever heard that. Should we do that with him?”’ I let them come to me with titles that they liked. I didn’t really pick\; they did. And we ended up with 11 tracks that had been on my earlier albu ms\, but only two of them\, ‘Guitars\, Cadillacs’ and ‘Please\, Plea se Baby\,’ were ever hits. Only one other song had even been a single\, ‘These Arms\,’ and it didn’t crack the top 30. So I don’t know if ‘obscure’ is the word for these songs —people that had my albums hav e come across them — but they’re the tracks that were songs less trave led.”\n \n The bluegrass influence “has always kind of been\, as Glenn Frey would say\, whispering in my other ear\,” Yoakam says. Some of the signposts: In 1997\, Yoakam recorded a cover of the Clash’s “Train in Vain” with Dr. Ralph Stanley on banjo and harmonies. On the Earl Scrug gs and Friendsalbum in 2001\, Yoakam co-wrote and sang “Borrowed Love” with another one of the genre’s great banjo players. In the mid-2000s\, Yoakam started introducing a bluegrass-style acoustic rave-up mini-set in the middle of his otherwise electrified shows. And it’s been a mutual l ove affair. The influence he had on bluegrass himself was palpable\, most obviously with the release of a Pickin’ on Dwight Yoakam bluegrass tri bute album. Just this July\, the group Flatt Lonesome was nominated for an International Bluegrass Music Award for Best Song for their cover of Yoak am’s “You’re the One.”\n \n But the seed for Yoakam going a little bit more bluegrass himself\, outside the realms of duets and tributes? “In deference to his recent passing\, I need to mention that the first p erson who ever mentioned it to me was Ralph Stanley\,” Yoakam says. “I n the early ‘90s\, I went in and recorded with Ralph around two Neumann microphones with the live bluegrass band that was the Clinch Mountain Boys at that time. He invited me to be his guest on his double album Saturday Night\, Sunday Morning. And he looked at me after we finished doing ‘Min er’s Prayer’ and said\, ‘Me and the band think you ought to think ab out being a bluegrass singer.’ I said\, ‘Well\, I guess my birth certi ficate gives me some credentials to own the holler that I was living in th e first couple years of my life\, and musically express that.’ Being bor n into rural southeast Kentucky there in Pike County\, which is just acros s the Virginia state line from the area of the Clinch Mountains where the Stanley Brothers and the Carter Family came out of\, maybe it was inevitab le. But\, having said that\, let’s wait a minute and — wee doggies! – see what we did to it.”\n \n Wee doggies\, indeed. The principal tra cks for Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Stars… were recorded at Zac Brown’s studio in Nashville\, Southern Ground (formerly Fred Foster’s Monument Records home\, memorialized in Dave Grohl’s recent documentary visit to the nation’s great recording studios). Later\, Yoakam cut vocals at Holl ywood’s Capitol Studios\, where he’s done most of his albums\, as well as the former A&\;M Records lot (now Henson Studios) and East West (fo rmerly United Western\, wherePet Sounds was cut). These are all “very h istoric” places\, but “it wasn’t just for shits and grins. It was fo r the purpose of gathering the magic out of those rooms.”\n \n In one se nse\, Yoakam wanted to be as faithful to the original traditions as possib le\, and in another\, to mess with those just a little. “I was very stri dent about exacting a colloquial expression from the guys when they sang a long with me\,” he says — and the music reaches its “hardcore” pea k when Jonathan Clarke sings a bass background vocal on “Home for Sale. ” But a song like “Listen” “lent itself to a moment of departure\, ” where Yoakam was able to “reinterpret west coast sounds” in the vo cal stacking.\n \n “It’s really a composite of disparate elements that coalesce in this\,” he says. “Country-rock was born when Chris Hillma n\, who was a bluegrass mandolin player\, took Clarence White\, who came o ut of hardcore bluegrass\, into the Byrds’ circle on the album before S weethearts of the Rodeo. So there’s this west coast bluegrass contingent that still echoes in my head — that whole sort of Byrds/Beach Boys thin g colliding with mountain culture.”\n \n That’s where the title comes in. “It’s tongue in cheek\,” he says\, “because the album started in Nashville\, and ended up in… well\, you know\, California is the plac e you oughta be!” He might sound Beverly Hillbillies flippant in sayin g that\, but underneath the jibing\, there’s a real sense of history in how Yoakam sees California’s role even in bluegrass. “I thought\, well \, I’m gonna give a wink back to everybody\, to Flatt and Scruggs and Ji mmy Martin and everybody who came out here. And this album really is that hybrid expression of a journey — and it’s the American journey. It’s the Dust Bowl ‘30s era blowing colloquial music out to California with all the Okie/Arkie/Texan migrants. Folks from Kansas and Nebraska and the plains all ended up out here and brought with ‘em their cultural element s. Without that\, you don’t have Buck Owens out here\, and you don’t h ave Merle Haggard\, perhaps\, in the way that we knew him.” And without them\, you certainly don’t have the man many of us consider the reigning king of California country\, Dwight Yoakam.\n \n So where does “Purple Rain” fit into that\, anyway? It’s the odd song out\, certainly\, thou gh Yoakam and Prince share something in common as far as having been mento red to some extent by Lenny Waronker at Warner Bros.\n \n “We had finish ed two days of recording the tracks\, and I woke up at the hotel in Nashvi lle and heard the news. I was thinking about him and thinking about how un iquely he impacted the culture\, so when I got to the studio and everybody was talking about the shock of it\, I said ‘I feel like I want to sing “Purple Rain\,”’ because I’ve always felt that was one of the more beautiful melodies. We cut it\, and I didn’t think about it again\, bec ause I thought the emotion of it just got everybody wanting to express som ething. I didn’t think it was going to be on the record. But months late r\, I put it on and realized how those guys really played with their heart s that day. And Lenny Waronker\, who signed Prince\, came over and said ‘You’ve got to.’ You know\, I still remember where I was when I fi rst heard ‘Purple Rain’ on the radio\, in my car on Yucca (in Hollywoo d) — still driving air freight\, working on my (independent) EP at the t ime — right in front of Palermo’s No. 2 around the corner from Capitol . And hearing that come on stopped my in my El Camino right there. That me lody was so simplistically haunting — hopefully we did justice to it.” \n \n Whether it’s in purple or blue mode\, the new album is “somethin g that I’m really glad I took the time I didn’t have to do\,” Yoakam laughs. Simultaneously to working on the album and keeping his usual dema nding touring schedule\, Yoakam was being attentive to his other career\, acting\, I’m shooting a TV series called Goliath with Billy Bob Thornt on\, William Hurt and Maria Bello\, from producer David E. Kelley. He’s in seven of the show’s eight episodes\, which begin airing on Amazon Oct . 13. \n \n Less demanding was the “bit of mischief” he shared with p roducer Jack White at the Third Man studios for a 45 rpm single\, “Mount ain of Love” b/w the Monkees’ “Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day.” That one-off single was recorded and mixed all in one day\, as is White ’s spontaneous wont. \n \n He says Swimmin’ Pools\, Movie Stars…  has been gratifying partly “because the songs feel new for me\,” and p artly because of the proper salute he was finally able to give bluegrass. “I hope we did justice to the legacy of that genre and kept the spirit o f reckless abandon\,” Yoakam says. “When you look back on the ‘30s a nd ‘40s\, the bluegrassers were considered the wild men in music —Blue grass was rock and roll\, before there was such an animal. Hopefully we ha ve that spirit in this.” LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:357@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T230000 DTSTAMP:20170118T205619Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/adrian-belew/ SUMMARY:Adrian Belew DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nAdrian Belew is a legendary guitarist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed. His moving singing voice and prolific songwriting has endeared a loyal fan base of music lovers. His m usic is being discovered everyday by more and more listeners thirsty for g reat music with a creative standard not often pushed by the commercial mus ic industry.\nAdrian first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he tour ed with Frank Zappa who later said\, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar ”. Adrian’s signature tones\, unique use of effects and whammy bar rem ains completely different\, and his techniques continue to be a huge influ ence on today’s guitarists. He was guitarist\, songwriter and frontman P rogressive Rock Powerhouse King Crimson for over 30 years. “Discipline ”\, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson\, is listed among the most important rock records ever made.\nBelew has had a career that commands b oth awe and respect from fellow musicians and loyal fans\, from his first solo record “The Lone Rhino” to The Atlantic Records hit album “Mr. Music Head” or any of his other 20 solo records that push sonic boundari es while maintaining artistic integrity. Adrian shreds on guitar but also writes beautiful songs that will make you cry. Yes\, Adrian has taken his fans on a wild ride through countless world tours and albums with David Bo wie\, Talking Heads\, Laurie Anderson\, NIN and Paul Simon. He truly is th e Twang Bar King!\nMeanwhile\, Belew continues work on the latest addition s to his FLUX project\, including an album called FLUXbybelew and an in-ap p addition entitled FLUXation. FLUX is ‘music which is never the same tw ice’. To accommodate the original concept FLUX was released on iTunes as a music app for iPhone and iPad (the only one of its kind\, available on iTunes at bit.ly/FLUX_cd) with the app downloaded\, you press Play to acti vate 30 minutes of music\, songs\, sounds\, and visuals which will never h appen again in quite the same way. that’s because of some very clever al gorithms and a huge amount of content. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:354@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T230000 DTSTAMP:20170214T003102Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-2/ SUMMARY:State Champs DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:378@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T233000 DTSTAMP:20170516T143055Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/seether-2/ SUMMARY:Seether DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:377@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T230000 DTSTAMP:20170228T172206Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/good-charlotte/ SUMMARY:Good Charlotte DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOver the past five years\, twin brothers Joel and Be nji Madden have been relatively quiet when it came to their multi-platinum selling band Good Charlotte. In 2015\, the timing finally felt right to b reathe new life into the band. They called up bassist Paul Thomas\, guitar ist/keyboardist Billy Martin\, and drummer Dean Butterworth to get the ban d back together\, at least for a limited run. Good Charlotte\, after all\, hasn’t put out an album since 2010’s Cardiology. The Madden brothers were busy with their MDDN company and The Madden Brothers side project whi le the other guys were off pursuing other creative endeavors. \n“We had grown up inside the band\,” Benji says. “We felt we needed to take a s tep away to find out who we were outside of the band\, and do some growing personally.” \nGood Charlotte has always been their baby. Founded in Wa ldorf\, Maryland circa 1996\, it took them to a level of fame they never c ould have predicted. The group’s 2000 self-titled debut laid the foundat ion with the singles “Little Things” and “Festival Song\,” but 200 2’s The Young and the Hopeless catapulted their brand of pop-punk into t he stratosphere\, making them one of the biggest bands of the new millenni um. Highlighted by the single “Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous\, ” that album sold almost 5 million copies and set them on a path to supe rstardom. After Cardiology\, however\, they realized they needed to take a step away. They shut down the website\, and the merch store\, and virtual ly vanished. \n“We wanted to make Good Charlotte special again\, just to ourselves\,” he says. “We knew how special it was to our fans and we wanted to feel that way about it again\, too.”\nIn 2011\, Joel was invit ed to appear as a coach on the highly rated Australian version of The Voic e\, and this year\, Benji joins Joel as a coach on the upcoming season. Th e brothers also own and operate a fully functional recording studio in Hol lywood where they write\, record\, and produce music for other artists. \n “We got the bug again\,” he says. “We worked on a few records that k ind of made us realize it would be fun to make a record. There’s a certa in record that only we can make\; those Good Charlotte records. We got a l ittle nostalgic.”\nThe Madden brothers credit 5 Seconds of Summer for ig niting the spark. The young Australian pop-punk group had been working wit h them since 2014 and reminded the brothers how much fun they had with Goo d Charlotte. In November 2015\, with the band officially back together\, G ood Charlotte released a video for “Makeshift Love\,” a classic pop-pu nk anthem that screams early 2000s. Recorded with longtime writer/producer John Feldmann or “Feldy\,” the song captures the vibe that made them so revered during their heyday\, but with a freshness unparalleled by any other group. With a May 2016 released date on the horizon\, Good Charlotte is ecstatic to be back. The warm welcome they’ve received from their fa ns has been overwhelmingly positive. \n“This record already feels like a success\,” he says. “Just with the announcement we’re coming back\, people have been so supportive. We’ve never felt more loved and appreci ated and that’s a great feeling.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:358@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T230000 DTSTAMP:20170509T200655Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/drake-white-big-fire/ SUMMARY:Drake White and the Big Fire DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nNamed one of the Huffington Post’s Top Country A rtists to Watch in 2016\, DRAKE WHITE is an accomplished songwriter with a rock-infused\, organic country sound and signature foot-stomp. He cont inues to stun crowds with his incredible live show and soulful voice. Back ed by his band The Big Fire\, Drake has previously toured with Superstars including Willie Nelson\, Zac Brown Band\, Little Big Town\, Eric Church\ , Toby Keith and more. It is no wonder that the Alabama native was feature d in Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need To Know and Billboard ’s Hot New Country Artists to Watch. Drake’s current single “Living The Dream” is both heartfelt and humbling with a wholesome lyric video  to match. The single is the follow up to his first EP\, the four-track  IT FEELS GOOD – LIVE EP\, which is now available on iTunes. He is also featured on the new album OPRY 9.0\, VOL 1: DISCOVERIES FROM THE CIRCLE  from the Grand Ole Opry which spotlights the country music careers dest ined to propel the show toward the century mark. Drake is currently worki ng on his debut album for Dot Records slated for release in 2016 and will hit the road again soon with Zac Brown Band. For the latest updates\, visi t DrakeWhite.com.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T233000 DTSTAMP:20170416T001904Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/freedom-fest-2017/ SUMMARY:Freedom Fest 2017 With Ramallah (performing Blood for Blood) DESCRIPTION:Dead And Dying (performing Dying Breed)\nDeath Before Dishonor  \nRude Awakening\nGods Hate\nConcrete\nLaid 2 Rest\nPurgatory \nJagged Visions\nZero Hour LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:309@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T233000 DTSTAMP:20161014T200043Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/suicide-girls-blackheart-burlesq ue/ SUMMARY:Suicide Girls- Blackheart Burlesque DESCRIPTION:SUICIDEGIRLS IS BRINGING THE SEXIEST SHOW ON THE PLANET TO CLIF TON PARK!\nThe SuicideGirls: Blackheart Burlesque is unlike any other burl esque act you’ve ever seen\, filled with pop culture references\, a high energy indie soundtrack and the sexiest choreographed strip tease that wi ll make your inner nerd explode with glee.  Join us at Upstate Concert Ha ll for our geeky burlesque show with striptease performances in tribute to Star Wars\, Orange Is The New Black\, Donnie Darko\, Clockwork Orange and more!\n18+ Only with ID\nPlease note that this event is 18 and over ONLY. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 18 years of age will not be admitted to this event\, and will not be eligible for a refund! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:365@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T230000 DTSTAMP:20170505T194916Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/oh-wonder/ SUMMARY:Oh Wonder DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThere is a sign pinned to the wall of Oh Wonder’s recording studio in south-east London\, a pact of sorts\, signed by the ba nd’s two members\, Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West\, in the wint er of 2012. It isn’t a checklist or a plan so much as a setting down of shared dreams for their musical careers. “We wrote it to say that we’r e dependent on one another\,” explains Josephine. “That there are thin gs we want to achieve\, and we can help each other get there.”\nThat Oh Wonder have achieved all of these dreams in the first year since starting the project is testament to their talent and their perseverance\, but even they seem a little startled by how much more they have attained: the 100 million streams and now their debut album\, a collection of 15 impeccably- crafted songs that explore London and loneliness\, love and the need for h uman relationships.\nJosephine was a classically-trained solo performer an d Anthony a singer and producer whose lives and careers overlapped for sev eral years — a run of near-encounters and half-conversations at gigs and venues\, and vague introductions through musical acquaintances and mutual friends. It was only when they finally sat down in Anthony’s former stu dio in north London with a view to producing an EP of Josephine‘s solo m aterial that they realised their great musical bond. “We found all our f avourite bands were the same bands\, all our favourite songs were the same songs\,” says Anthony. “It was a day of saying ‘Oh you should liste n to this’. And then the other one saying ‘I know that song. That’s one of my favourite songs.’” “It was\,” adds Josephine “really\, really odd. I’ve never had that. I’ve never felt that closely aligned with someone\, musically speaking\, and more widely in terms of how we vi ew the world.”\nIt was Anthony’s suggestion that they begin writing to gether — purely for fun at first\, as an exercise in songwriting and col laboration while they pursued their other musical projects. The first song they wrote was called Body Gold and was\, Josephine says\, “the marker for what the sound of Oh Wonder was: electronic and somewhat R’n’B\, w hich was totally surprising\, and totally different to our solo work\, but we were really proud of it.”\nStill\, for 18 months they did nothing wi th it. Anthony moved to London and released an EP as part of a duo\, Josep hine was busy writing and recording as Layla. “But we thought it was a w aste to leave Body Gold unheard\,” says Anthony. And so they decided to post it on the internet\, anonymously.\nThat day they went to a café in e ast London\, posted the song on SoundCloud and emailed a few of their favo urite music blogs about it. “We were in this café\,” Josephine rememb ers\, “and we were looking at the play-count\, and I think it said six p lays\, and then all of a sudden these blogs started posting the song — r eally lovely write-ups saying ‘Who the hell are these people? They’re about to blow up the internet.’” They sat in the café and watched the play count climb to 100. A few weeks later it had reached 100\,000 plays. Just over a year later and they have tens of millions of plays and a stri ng of sold out headline shows across the UK\, Europe\, Australia and the U SA. “It was just really\, really bizarre. And odd. And completely accide ntal\,” she says. “We didn’t tell anyone it was us\, we didn’t ask people to listen\, we didn’t tell our friends\, it was so far removed f rom us. But I genuinely think that the reason so many people connected wit h it was because it was really sincere.”\nThe plan from the start was to release a song a month\, for the course of a year. “We approached it as a songwriting project rather than an artist project\,” continues Anthon y. “And so the most important thing of all is the song and we would neve r release what we consider to be a bad song.”\nThey had already written two other tracks: Shark and All We Do — a track Josephine finds most aff ecting. “It’s about the human propensity to play it safe and not push yourself beyond the parameters of normal life\,” she says. “It’s abo ut just existing and not wondering or being inquisitive. It’s about how a lot of people sink into the monotony of everyday life. And how it’s a shame\, because the world’s there for the taking\, and you’ve got to g o grab it and have an adventure.”\nTheir own adventure soon gathered pac e. They found they could write quickly\, finishing the body of a song in 2 0 minutes or so and spending more time\, they say\, on the production. “ Writing together is a weird magical thing\,” says Josephine. “More tha n anybody else in the world I trust Ant. Which makes the writing process t otally open\, totally vulnerable and non-judgmental\, and means you can sa y all of these things openly in a song.”\nThe things they chose to say a ll possess a striking tenderness and a tangible passion for life\, ranging from exquisite break-up songs Drive\, Landslide and The Rain to quiet ral lies against materialism\, gambling\, gentrification and globalization\, a nd\, in Lose It\, a song that serves as a tribute to a night out they once had in Melbourne\, where as the sun came up\, Josephine found herself at a party dancing in her underwear to Destiny’s Child. “I’ve never bef ore felt what I felt that night\,” she says. “I didn’t take any drug s\, and I wasn’t even drunk\, there was just something heady in the air. It was the first time I’d ever felt untethered from myself.”\nThough they vary from piano-led ballads to whip-sharp electronica\, what unites a ll of Oh Wonder’s songs is their extraordinary sense of humanity. “We didn’t realise it at first\, but a lot of our songs are about relationsh ips and support\,” says Josephine. Anthony points to album opener Livewi re\, “which is about needing someone to lift you up\, someone who can br ing you up from your lowest point\, bring you back to life\, be the heartb eat you need…” and to White Blood\, about times in life\, in illness o r difficulty\, when you “really need someone with you”\, and to Heart Hope\, inspired by watching the area around their home in east London rapi dly gentrify\, and feeling that for all the shiny new buildings\, what peo ple really need is other people\, “it’s saying actually all you need i s a heart and a soul and to be connected to yourself and to each other.” \n“They’re songs about humans\, and about people being there in your l ife\,” says Josephine. “People need people. And that’s what this alb um looks at\, from all the different angles: it’s about being grateful f or the people in your life\, for relationships of all sorts.”\nPerhaps m ost of all\, this album is Anthony and Josephine’s tribute to each other \, to the partnership they have formed\, the places it has taken them and the confidence they have given one another.\nJosephine tells a story that perhaps best sums up the depth of the belief they have in one another — the bond\, the trust\, and the faith they have in their own music: “I us ed to have lots of jobs\,” she says. “I worked in Waterstones\, and wa iting tables\, and Ant was the person who told me to give them up. He told me to call up my boss and say “Sorry I can’t work at Waterstones anym ore\, I’m being a musician.” He said “we’re going to do this. And that was the same day we wrote that sign.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T230000 DTSTAMP:20170407T175134Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-1975/ SUMMARY:The 1975 DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nJanuary 23\, 2017 — (Santa Monica\, CA) — The 19 75 announce today that they will return stateside this spring for a North American headline tour in support of their #1 US and UK sophomore album\, I like it when you sleep\, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it ( Dirty Hit / Interscope Records). The UK art-pop quartet will kick off thei r headline tour on April 9 in Mexico City and hit major cities including L os Angeles\, San Francisco\, Detroit and Boston. The band will headline Ne w York’s legendary Madison Square Garden on June 1 (see full listing bel ow). \nAn artist ticket pre-sale for the show begins Wednesday\, January 25 at 10 am local time. Tickets will be available to the general public be ginning Friday\, January 27 at 10 am local time. Pre-sale and general tick ets can be purchased at www.the1975.com/live. \nThe band\, who is nominat ed for two Brit Awards\, will perform at the ceremony next month. The curr ent single\, “Somebody Else\,” is Top 10 at Modern Rock Radio\, while the video has racked up more than 15 million views. Watch it HERE.  LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:388@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T230000 DTSTAMP:20170405T162049Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gallagher-jokes-tour/ SUMMARY:Gallagher - Jokes On You Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:383@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T230000 DTSTAMP:20170509T161409Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ghost/ SUMMARY:Ghost DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:384@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T233000 DTSTAMP:20170403T153005Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-tribute-sublime-herb-leg ends-tour/ SUMMARY:Badfish 'A Tribute to Sublime Herb and Legends Tour' DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:387@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T233000 DTSTAMP:20170510T171313Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-naked-and-famous/ SUMMARY:The Naked and Famous DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2010\, Auckland\, New Zealand’s Thom Powers\, Alisa Xayalith\, Aaron Short\,David Beadle\, and Jesse Wood arri ved at the forefront of the international indie pop scene with the swelte ring The Naked and Famous debut\, Passive Me\,Aggressive You. Riding on the feverish heights reached by singles like YoungBlood\, Punching In A Dream and Girls Like You the album thrust the band into the limelight an d onto the airwaves. Touring incessantly\, the band settled permanently i n Los Angeles to create the follow-up\, 2013’s In Rolling Waves. The s ophomore effort cast a darker shadow over their sound\, straying from the synch-heavy formula that had ripped up radio charts yet patiently showca sing their unique skill\, talent\, and scope as artists. TNAF set off to tour In Rolling Waves but after just a few months on the road\,there we re storm clouds on the horizon. Alisa and Thom’s relationship was the f oundation of the band. As they said\, “We started writing songs for The Naked and Famous the moment we got together at age 18.” Eight years lat er\, their relationship was in turmoil and soon so was the band.“It was awful\,” says David. “People were unraveling pretty fast. The shows  were tight but no-one was in a good space. People were trying to get off the bus\, dragging their suitcase down the road in the middle of the nigh t in the middle of nowhere! When the tour bus finally stopped\, everyone made for theexit and didn’t look back.”The tour ended\, Thom and Alisa separated\, and TNAF became a group in ambiguous and painful hiatus. Fo r the next year they barely saw one other.Los Angeles is a big enough pla ce to get lost in. “We weren’t talking about whether we’d broken up the band because we were so broken as individuals\,” says Aaron.Every band has its leader and source creator. It’s no secret that Thom Powers  drives this band.“I have a constant fear of failure\,” he says. “M y childhood dream was to be a musician and I’m not about to take this f or granted. I feel lucky to have fans. I wake up and feel like any moment that I’m not working is time wasted.”So in early 2015\, it was no rea l surprise to find a batch of new demos from Thom’s Echo Park home stud io in the band dropbox and a first TNAF meet-up in many months was conven ed.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n“The best thing you can learn as a prod ucer and a writer is to stop being precious. To get a grip\, to let go a nd to learn how to embrace other people’s opinions\,” says Thom. “ We all came to this place with a little more maturity and it felt – t entatively – like we had a new path to follow.”It was eventually ag reed that working on a new album would become a regularMonday through Frid ay gig\, the proper turning point coming in August of 2015when they secure d a small studio in Downtown LA to work in.Assistance on the album came f rom only a handful of individuals. Sombear(Brad Hale) has worked on other projects with Thom and contributes production to Higher and My Energy. C arlos de la Garza engineered and KenAndrews (Paramore) mixed the record. Thom still produces with input only from the other band members.“We’ ve ended up with a bright and very vocal album\,” explains Thom. “TN AF has always naturally straddled the line between pop and alternative. Like most acts today though\, when we talk about pop we’re only referri ng to production\,arrangement or mixing. The lyrical content comes from a personal place.”“There’s pain and passion behind this art\,” says Alisa\, picking up this theme. “Pop techniques are all about maximum i mpact. And it’s not like this is an album of bangers but it’s the mos t immediate thing we’ve ever done.”Thom reveals the album title cam e from a lyric in the first song that was finished. Within the song Fal ling\, it’s a contradictory statement he says –“We’re made in s imple forms.” “Being a functioning human means living in a constant state of delusion about the simplicity and order of the world. I like sum ming up the album in this way.There is no singular message. No unity of em otion. The irony also being that an album is a brutally curated collectio n of ideas.”And true to the complex and contradictory nature of being in a band\, it is not a name they could all agree on. “Simple forms re minds me of the DMV\,” saysJesse. “But I get what Thom’s saying.”B eing a band that can fight with and for each other is not so unusual but t hat doesn’t mean it is not a triumph to produce a record like Simple F orms at this point in TNAF’s career.“We’re still incredibly self-s ufficient\,” says Alisa. “We’re lucky to have this.We’re lucky to still have one another.”\n\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:381@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T230000 DTSTAMP:20170422T182938Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fates-warning/ SUMMARY:Fates Warning DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:397@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T233000 DTSTAMP:20170522T162742Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/trombone-shorty-orleans-ave/ SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty and Orleans Ave DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nNew Orleans native Trombone Shorty is the bandleader and frontman of Trombone Shorty &\; Orleans Avenue\, a hard-edged funk band that employs hip-hop beats\, rock dynamics and improvisation in a ja zz tradition.  Together\, Trombone Shorty and his band have toured the U. S. and Canada\, Europe\, Australia\, Japan\, Russia and Brazil. Trombone S horty began his career as a bandleader at the tender age of six\, and tour ed internationally for the first time at age 12 before joining Lenny Kra vitz' horn section at the age of 19 for a 105-date world tour in 2005-2006 .\n His third outing for Verve Records\, "Say That To Say This\," co-prod uced by Shorty and R&\;B titan Raphael Saadiq\, was released in Septemb er 2013. In 2010\, Trombone Shorty released the Grammy-nominated "Backatow n\," followed in 2011 by "For True\," which topped Billboard Magazine's Co ntemporary Jazz Chart for 12 weeks.  \n In January 2014 Trombone Shorty &\; Orleans Avenue performed on the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with Mack lemore &\; Ryan Lewis\, Mary Lambert\, Madonna and Queen Latifah\, and the band has made guest appearances on Conan\, The Tonight Show with Jay L eno\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon\, Arsenio\, and Aus tin City Limits. Shorty also\nplayed himself in a recurring role on the hi t HBO series "Treme" In 2012\, he performed at the White House in honor of Black History Month with music royalty such as B.B. King\, Mick Jagger\, Jeff Beck\, Booker T. Jones\, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks\, and Gary Clark Jr. Later that same year he received the President's Medal from Tula ne University in recognition of his charitable work with his own Trombone Shorty Foundation.\nGood things continue to happen for Trombone Shorty\, thanks to his virtuosity\, his dedication\, and his ability to move people . That he pursues his passion with such humility and unpretentiousness mak es his still-unfolding story as compelling as the music he's making along the way. \nTrombone Shorty's new album opens with a dirge\, but if you th ink the beloved bandleader\, singer\, songwriter and horn-blower born Troy Andrews came here to mourn\, you got it all wrong. That bit of beautiful New Orleans soul—"Laveau Dirge No. 1\," named after one of the city's mo st famous voodoo queens—shows off our host's roots before Parking Lot Sy mphony branches out wildly\, wonderfully\, funkily across 12 diverse cuts. True to its title\, this album contains multitudes of sound—from brass band blare and deep-groove funk\, to bluesy beauty and hip-hop/pop swagger —and plenty of emotion all anchored\, of course\, by stellar playing and the idea that\, even in the toughest of times\, as Andrews says\, "Music brings unity."\n As for why it's taken Andrews so long to follow 2013's R aphael Saadiq-produced Say That to Say This\, the man simply says\, "I did n't realize so much time passed. Some artists don't work until they put a record out but I never stopped going." Truly. In the last four years\, And rews banked his fifth White House gig\; backed Macklemore and Madonna at t he Grammys\; played on albums by She &\; Him\, Zac Brown\, Dierks Bentl ey\, and Mark Ronson\; opened tours for Daryl Hall &\; John Oates and R ed Hot Chili Peppers\; appeared in Foo Fighters' Sonic Highways documentar y series\; voiced the iconic sound of the adult characters in The Peanuts Movie\; inherited the esteemed annual fest-closing set at the New Orleans Jazz &\; Heritage Festival in the tradition of Crescent City greats lik e the Neville Brothers and Professor Longhair\; and released Trombone Shor ty\, a children's book about his life that was named a Caldecott Honor Boo k in 2016. \n Adding to that legacy\, his Blue Note Records debut Parkin g Lot Symphony finds Andrews teamed with Grammy-nominated producer Chris S eefried (Andra Day\, Fitz and the Tantrums) and an unexpected array of cow riters and players including members of Edward Sharpe &\; The Magnetic Zeros\, The Meters\, Better Than Ezra\, and Dumpstaphunk. Considering Andr ews' relentless schedule\, it's all the more surprising that this LP began with him in a room\, all alone\, back in New Orleans.\n "I had two weeks at home so I went to the studio and set up the 'playground\,'" he recalls . "I had everything in a circle: tuba\, trombone\, trumpet\, keyboard\, Fe nder Rhodes\, Wurly\, B3 organ\, guitar\, bass\, drums—and me buried in the middle." He recorded an album's worth of ideas and then\, well\, walke d away for a year. Not because he was too busy\, but because he wanted to hit the road and see how the music changed on him. When Andrews came back with a full band\, the songs came to life.\nTake the album's two covers\, a pair of NOLA deep cuts: there's "Here Comes the Girls\," a 1970 Allen To ussaint song originally recorded by Ernie K-Doe that here (with Ivan Nevil le on piano) sounds bawdy and regal\, like something from a current Bruno Mars album\; and The Meters' lovesick "It Ain't No Use\," which swirls a v intage R&\;B vibe with resonant choir vocals and upbeat guitar from The Meters' Leo Nocentelli himself to transport the listener to the center of the jumpingest jazz-soul concert hall that never was.\n The story there is almost too good. The session band—guitarist Pete Murano\, sax men Dan Oestreicher and BK Jackson\, and drummer Joey Peebles with Dumpstaphunk's Tony Hall in for Orleans Avenue bassist Mike Bass-Bailey—were in the st udio to lay down "It Ain't No Use." Hall even had the vintage acoustic he bought from Nocentelli years ago\, which was used on the original Meters s ession. On the way to the bathroom\, Andrews saw Nocentelli coming out of a different tracking room: it was meant to be.\nBut that's not unusual for a man raised in one of the Tremé's most musical families. Andrews got hi s name when he picked up his instrument at four ("My parents pushed me tow ard trombone because they didn't need another trumpet player\," he laughs) . By eight\, he led his own band in parades\, halls and even bars: "They'd have to lock the door so the police couldn't come in." Promoters would tr y to hand money to his older cousins\, but they'd kindly redirect them to the boy. In his teens\, Andrews played shows abroad with the Neville Broth ers. Fresh out of high school (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) he jo ined Lenny Kravitz' band.\nAcross that time\, three Trombone Shorty albums and many collaborations since\, Andrews nurtured a voracious appetite for all types of music—a phenomenon on fluid display with Parking Lot Symph ony. On "Familiar\," co-written by Aloe Blacc\, they practically mint a ne w genre (trap-funk?) while Andrews channels his inner R. Kelly to spit gam e at an old flame. Meanwhile\, the instrumental "Tripped Out Slim" (the ni ckname of a family friend who recently passed) bends echoes of the Pink Pa nther theme into something fit for James Brown to strut to. And if you lis ten closely to "Where It At?\," written with Better Than Ezra's Kevin Grif fin\, you may even hear a little Y2K pop. "I know it wasn't cool to listen to *NSYNC or Britney Spears in high school\," says Andrews\, "but those b ass lines and melodies are funky." They pair astonishingly well with all t he Earth\, Wind &\; Fire that bubbles beneath these songs.\nIt's worth noting that Andrews' vocals sound better than ever (he credits Seefried fo r that)\, because Parking Lot Symphony might be the man's most heartfelt o ffering yet. The breezy title track\, which Andrews wrote with Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe &\; The Magnetic Zeros)\, is as much about walking the T remé\, being uplifted by the music that seems to seep from every surface\ , as it is about moving on from a broken heart. And the shuffling\, bluesy "No Good Time" reminds us\, with a world-weary smile\, that "nobody never learned nothin' from no good time."\nBut Andrews is clear that this isn't some kind of breakup record. "It's a life record\," he says\, "about prev ailing no matter what type of roadblock is in front of you." That message is clearest on "Dirty Water\," where over an easy groove\, Andrews adopts a soft falsetto to address just about anyone going through it—personal\, political\, whatever. "There's a lot of hope turning to doubt\," he coos. "I've got something to say to them / You don't know what you're talking a bout / When you believe in love\, it all works out." Amen. Now let the hor ns play us out. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:390@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T230000 DTSTAMP:20170610T023007Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lil-uzi-vert/ SUMMARY:Lil Uzi Vert This event is rescheduled for 8/17/17. TICKETS FOR ORI GINAL DATE WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEW DATE DESCRIPTION:Due to continued exhaustion and remaining under his doctor’s orders Lil Uzi Vert will be rescheduling a few additional dates.\nPlease r efer to his website for more information: http://liluziofficial.com/. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:408@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170617T220000 DTSTAMP:20170608T195558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mr-dawn-fest/ SUMMARY:Mr. Dawn Fest DESCRIPTION:MC Mike The Enforcer\nPerformances by:\nErin Powers\nMarcus Rug giero\nThe Further Unsound\nNon Compliants\nDead Lift\nSworn To Vengeance\ nEmbrace the Curse\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:391@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T230000 DTSTAMP:20170416T021856Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/parkway-drive-north-american-tou r-2017/ SUMMARY:Parkway Drive- North American Tour 2017 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:382@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170701T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170701T233000 DTSTAMP:20170630T153730Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thou/ SUMMARY:Thou DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe band was formed by guitarists Andy Gibbs and Mat thew Thudium\, bassist Mitch Wells\, and drummer Terry Gulino. Thou releas ed their first full-length effort\, Tyrant\, in 2007 after the arrival of the vocalist Bryan Funck.[1] These were followed by their second studio al bum Peasant in 2008 and a string of EPs\, including Malfeasance Retributio n EP(2008)\, The Retaliation of the Immutable Force of Nature (2008)\, Thr ough the Empires of the Eternal Void (2009) and Baton Rouge/You Have Much to Answer For (2010). Their third full-length album\, Summit was released in 2010.\nThe band's fourth studio album\, Heathen\, released in 2014\, wa s met with critical acclaim. This album marked the first time in the band' s career that the band had featured cleanly sung vocals from collaborator Emily McWilliams. The album was named the best metal album of 2014 by musi c website Pitchfork. Thou has toured with and collaborated frequently with fellow sludge metal band The Body\, whom they most recently collaborated with on the album entitled\, You\, Whom I Have Always Hated. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:389@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170709T230000 DTSTAMP:20170407T210530Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blackbear/ SUMMARY:Blackbear DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nMatthew Tyler Musto (born November 27\, 1990)\, know n professionally as blackbear\, is an American hip hop recording artist\, singer\, songwriter and record producer. blackbear is best known for his r ap and R&\;B-oriented music. He has collaborated with several musical a rtists such as Justin Bieber\, G Eazy\, Mike Posner\, James Blake\, Maejor Ali\, Machine Gun Kelly\, Mod Sun\, Rivers Cuomo\, Childish Gambino\, Pha rrell Williams\, and Linkin Park. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:410@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T233000 DTSTAMP:20170612T163503Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fuel/ SUMMARY:Fuel DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFuel formed in 1993 while playing the club circuit i n and around Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania. The band signed to Sony Records an d in 1998 released their critically lauded\, debut album Sunburn with the massive hit single “Shimmer”. Their second album Something Like Human took the band to a new level of stardom\, hitting multi-platinum status dr iven by the singles “Innocent” and “Hemorrhage”\, which remained a t #1 for ten weeks. In 2003 Fuel released their third record Natural Selec tion\, and found success at radio again with the hit song “Falls On Me ”.  \n  \n At that point the band had sold over 3.5 million records in the U.S alone\, and had scored a trio of releases with top five singles. The band had headlined its own sold out tours\, as well as supporting the likes of Aerosmith and Kid Rock. But even what seems like the best of circ umstances can prove to be difficult and unhappy with the direction and lac k of unity inside the band\, Brett Scallions amicably parted ways with Fue l in 2004. \n  \n During his time away from Fuel\, Brett continued to wri te music and toured with Ray Manzarek &\; Robby Krieger of the Doors.  “When I left Fuel I was miserable\, it did not feel like a band anymore \,” says Brett\, continuing: “Unity was non-existent. Performing those amazing Doors songs with two legends\, who are two of the architects of t hat sound was eye opening\, life changing\, and opened a whole new perspec tive on music and life. I realized much music is about freedom\, and not b eing confined to formats.” \n  \n In 2014 Fuel released Puppet Strings\ , on MRI/Red. Catapulted by the first single\, the driving\, hypnotic “S oul To Preach To”\, the album entered the Billboard rock charts at #1.  The fans spoke loud and clear to the band and “Cold Summer” became th e second single. The Fuelies were right\, as “Cold Summer” became a st aple on rock radio cracking the top 20 at rock radio throughout the summer \, with a video that is a classic throw back to when rock videos were fun. “Rock n Roll is very much alive on this record\,” says Scallions\, “Fuel is fully reignited\, and it feels like we are just getting started .”  \n  \n  \n facebook.com/fuelofficial     twitter.com/fueloff icial \n www.fuelrocks.com LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:394@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T233000 DTSTAMP:20170601T174348Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-found-glory/ SUMMARY:New Found Glory DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:399@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T233000 DTSTAMP:20170510T172000Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/born-of-osiris/ SUMMARY:Born Of Osiris DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:405@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170721T233000 DTSTAMP:20170719T130609Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aaron-lewis-3/ SUMMARY:Aaron Lewis THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:386@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170722T233000 DTSTAMP:20170404T155213Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/conor-oberst/ SUMMARY:Conor Oberst DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nConor Oberst joined his first band at the age of 13 and has been releasing music since 1993. Over the next two plus decades\, he’s released cassette-only recordings\, split 7-inches\, and a dozen al bums of uncommon insight\, detail\, and political awareness with his band Bright Eyes\,  under his own name\, as a member of Desaparecidos\, as lea der of the The Mystic Valley Band\, and with the Monsters of Folk supergro up. \nIn Fall of 2015\, and after more than a decade of living in New York City\, Oberst returned to his hometown of Omaha\, Nebraska\, somewhat une xpectedly. Like John Lennon so famously said: “Life is what happens to y ou while you're busy making other plans.” After canceling a tour with De saparecidos due to serious health issues\, Oberst returned home to recuper ate. The musician was unexpectedly back home at loose ends and faced with some long\, cold\, claustrophobic winter nights\, with nothing really to d o. Such conditions were the same as those that contributed to the very ear ly songs he penned in his boyhood bedroom. This resulted in the anxious po etry\, heightened self-awareness\, and revealing confessionals that catalo gued his doubts\, demons\, and nightmares. \n“It wasn’t premeditated a t all. I don’t know if you know what Omaha is like in the winter\, but i t’s just paralyzing. You’re stranded in the house. Every night I was s taying up late\, making a point to play the new piano I had just bought an d watching the snow fall outside the house. Everybody would be asleep and I would just go into this one room\, make a fire\, and play all night. In November I had a whole pick-up truck full of firewood delivered and I thou ght\, ‘I’m never going to run out of it.’ Before I knew I had gone t hrough half of the firewood and I had five songs. By February I had burned through it all\, and I had 15 songs. I had just spent the whole winter ma king fires and playing music.”\nMaking and playing music has always been a healing balm for the sometimes troubled musician. And this time it espe cially seemed important. It was if he was writing himself back to sanity. Back to understanding what is really important and has meaning for him. An d in the same kind of immediacy with which the songs were written\, Oberst realized he needed to record them right away\, in order to capture the ki nd of raw intensity and rough magic behind them. When Oberst wrote and rec orded the songs\, with just voice\, piano\, guitar and harmonica – he in tended to ultimately record them with a full band. In the midst of putting together that band - upstate New York's The Felice Brothers plus the lege ndary drummer Jim Keltner (Neil Young\, Jackson Browne\, George Harrison\, Bob Dylan\, John Lennon\, and many more) - the passionate responses Obers t was getting to those first solo recordings\, from friends and colleagues \, encouraged him to release the songs as-is\, in their original sparse fo rm\, released in October 2016 as Ruminations. Pitchfork called it “a rec ord like none other in Oberst’s catalog\, stunning for how utterly alone he sounds\,” and the UK’s Sunday Times called it\, “The rawest albu m yet from the forever troubled one-time voice of a generation.  Politica l and very\, very personal\,” saying Oberst is “one of the best songwr iters around.”\nMeanwhile\, Oberst simultaneously moved ahead with his p lans to record with the band\, heading to the famed Shangri-la Studios in Malibu to record Salutations - co-produced with Keltner and engineered by long-time musical compadre Andy LeMaster. Guest contributions come courtes y of Jim James\, Blake Mills\, Maria Taylor\, M Ward\, Gillian Welch\, Gus Seyffert\, Pearl Charles\, Nathaniel Walcott\, and Jonathan Wilson.\nSalu tations includes full band versions of the ten songs from Ruminations\, pl us seven additional songs\, some from an additional session at Five Star S tudios in Echo Park in fall 2016. Oberst says of the Salutations sessions: "Jim (Keltner) was really the captain of the ship and the spiritual leade r of the project. We leaned heavy on his fifty-plus years of musical insig ht to get us to where we needed to be. He brought such depth and dignity t o the proceedings that made everyone else involved rise to the occasion. I t was a true stroke of luck that he got involved when he did.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:400@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170727T230000 DTSTAMP:20170724T195636Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/phantogram-2/ SUMMARY:Phantogram DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nCan a band working in relative isolation craft music that resonates with listeners around the world? Can that band and its mus ic evolve and connect with an ever-widening audience without sacrificing q uality or compromising integrity?\nWhen the band in question is Phantogram \, the answer to both is unequivocally “yes.” And Voices provides indi sputable proof.\nThe New York duo’s second full-length album catches the ear quickly\, melding hazy dream pop\, dark atmospheres\, and head-knocki ng rhythms into a compelling\, original sound. Opener “Nothing But Troub le” contrasts waves of distortion with Sarah Barthel’s beguiling sopra no\, underpinned by Josh Carter’s gritty urban beats. Moments later\, th e staccato vocal hook and layered rhythms of “Black Out Days” drive th e listener deep into a fever dream of echo and atmospherics. But do not co nfuse immediacy with instant gratification. The impact of Phantogram’s s ongs intensifies over time.\nSince 2007\, the Phantogram sound has evolved gradually and organically\, and the band’s career has mirrored that pro gress. Formed in Saratoga Springs\, a small city in upstate New York\, lon gtime friends Carter and Barthel crafted music untroubled by outside inter ference. With each new release and national tour since 2009 debut Eyelid M ovies (Barsuk)\, their sound has progressed—and so has their popularity. Yet Voices makes no concessions to commercialism. From inception to execu tion\, Phantogram’s second album stays true to the aesthetic that has wo n them a wide\, disparate fan base.\nThe making of Voices hewed closer to its predecessors than the band first intended. Although now based in Brook lyn\, they retreated to familiar turf to minimize distractions. “We trie d writing in Los Angeles\, we tried writing in New York City\, but we had to head back to upstate New York to get some peace and quiet\,” says Bar thel. Only after the initial songwriting was completed did they decamp to LA\, where Carter would team up with co-producer John Hill (M.I.A.\, Santi gold) to record and put the finishing touches on the band’s sophomore al bum.\nLead single “Fall In Love” emphasizes its sly hooks via contrast ing dynamics\, with quiet snippets of synthesized strings and isolated voc al passages sprinkled amidst pulsating bass tones and Psycho-worthy orches tral stabs. Bluesy\, vapor trail guitar lines and a rhythmic buzzing remin iscent of a mad scientist’s laboratory impart the sublime “Bill Murray ” with an eerie balance of contemplation and disquiet.\nAlthough hip-hop is a key influence on their music\, the division of labor in Phantogram d oesn’t neatly split into clear cut old school roles of DJ and MC. The tw o members share creative responsibilities. Carter sings lead on two new tu nes (“Never Going Home” and the percussive “I Don’t Blame You”) and Barthel assumed a bigger role in production on Voices. Sometimes they write together in the same room\, at others they split up\; immediate prox imity isn’t a prerequisite after years of collaboration.\n“We’re abl e to work separately from one another and accomplish the same goal\,” ex plains Carter. An idea hatched on piano or guitar by one band member may t hen be passed on to the other for further refinement. “If we’re stumpe d on something specific\, we’re able to swap the material we’re workin g on\,” adds Sarah. “That’s a really cool process\, because one of u s will think of an idea the other might not have.”\nWhereas their previo us work was largely studio-based\, this time the live experience factored into the composition\, too. Phantogram has toured incessantly since the re lease of Eyelid Movies\, headlining larger and larger sold-out shows at cl ubs and theaters and delivering knockout performances at festivals includi ng Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, and Treasure Island. “Touring led the way to w hat the music on Voices would sound like\,” says Barthel. “It helped u s expand and discover new sounds and dynamics that we wanted to incorporat e.”\nIn addition to the new sonic discoveries\, all those shows have pro ved integral to Phantogram’s gradual\, but steady\, rise in acclaim. “ A huge part of our audience comes from playing live and touring\,” says Carter. “Being able to go from playing a crowd of five people to 50\, th en 500 or even 5\,000 has marked our progress and shown us the value of wo rking hard\, while challenging us to still make our music unique.”\nDisc ipline and innovation have won Phantogram admiration from well-seasoned pe ers. Acclaimed music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (The Twilight Saga\, Go ssip Girl) solicited an exclusive track (“Lights”) for the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The duo joined forces with the Flaming Lips for “You Lust\,” a thirteen-minute epic showcased on the Oklahom a combo’s 2013 album The Terror. “It seems crazy that artists that we admire want to create music with us\,” admits Carter. “That is huge co mpliment to us and all our hard work.”\nMeanwhile\, working with Big Boi on three tracks for his 2012 solo album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors did more than just broaden Phantogram’s listening audience. The Outkast veteran also dispensed sage advice as they graduated to a larger record l abel and bigger crowds. “The conversations with him gave us composure an d confidence\,” says Barthel. “He told us not to worry and stay true t o what we were already doing.” Lend an ear to Voices and it is clear Pha ntogram took that advice to heart. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:395@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170731T233000 DTSTAMP:20170727T220249Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/royal-blood-2/ SUMMARY:Royal Blood DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nSome rides are so fast\, so wild\, so vertiginous th at you never want to get off. And when they do end\, they’re all the mor e dizzying once you’ve disembarked.\n“Going home was so weird\,” say s Mike Kerr\, only now beginning to comprehend the incredible\, inconceiva ble two-year ascent of Royal Blood\, the Brighton bass-and-drums duo who s hot to the stars between 2014 and ‘15. “I got so fidgety in the same p lace\, really anxious. You’re hanging out with your mates in the pub and it’s really good to see them but you’re staring off like you just had the weirdest dream ever.”\nThe ultimate rock dream\, in fact. When\, at the start of 2013\, Mike returned from nine months of travelling\, and re united with his old drummer mate Ben Thatcher in the car home from the air port\, the pair could have no idea what awaited them. \nAfter a year of ho ning their sound\, built around Mike’s unique doctoring of his bass guit ar to sound like an entire band of dark\, blues-chewing desert rock psycho paths\, they found themselves with Arctic Monkeys’ management (and their t-shirt on drummer Matt Helders’ chest at Glastonbury 2013)\, a major l abel deal and a spot as the only rock band on the BBC Sound Of 2014 list. As their gargantuan early singles – ‘Out Of The Black’\, ‘Little M onster’\, ‘Come On Over’\, ‘Figure It Out’ - gained traction and acclaim in the UK\, they struck out to America. “We spent most of our t ime over there\, slowly going away at it\,” says Mike. “We’d just do ne the Finsbury Park support with the Arctic Monkeys and it was like day o ne in America for us. It was back to twenty people in the room\, there’s a leak in the ceiling\, there’s a guy with an American flag tattoo\, we ’re in the middle of nowhere. I remember thinking ‘fuck\, we’ve got to start again and this country is fucking huge’.”\nThey can laugh abo ut the time they left Mike behind in a New Jersey gas station now\, but at the time America was terrifying. Then the numbers got big\, fast. Their s elf-titled debut album\, released in August 2014\, was the fastest-selling British rock debut in three years\, hitting Number One in the UK and goin g Top Twenty in twelve countries\, including the US. Before they knew it t hey were singing for Howard Stern (“our record was probably number 300 i n the iTunes chart and about two minutes after our Howard Stern interview it was Number Three - playing on that show is like doing a thousand tours ”)\, holding dressing room audiences with Jimmy Page in New York and bei ng presented with a Best British Band Brit in 2015 by the very same guitar god.\n“The Brits was definitely a big moment\,” says Ben. “That was the first arena we played\, the O2.”\n“Before\, I felt we were climbi ng a ladder and being successful in our world\, in the rock world\,” Mik e recalls\, “so when we were selling out these little shows and we felt it growing it was like ‘cool\, but this is in this world’\, but with T he Brits it was like ‘this is everyone’. It’s pop\, it’s a very br oad show\, lots of people would tune in and probably see us who would neve r have known what we were. We definitely felt like we were in front of the unconverted.”\nBy the end of 2015\, Royal Blood had – in debut album terms – pretty much conquered the world. They’d played stadiums with F oo Fighters and sold out their own theatre tours deep into the US heartlan ds. “It was all pretty full-on and florescent and exciting\,” Mike rem embers. “At the time we had no clarity on what was going on. It’s like when you put a frog in water and slowly boil it\, it’ll just die\, it w on’t know the temperature is changing. We were the frog in the water and it was raging. We were just in survival mode\; every gig was getting slig htly bigger\, we were doing everything for the first time. There was no en d goal even\, it was like ‘when’s this tour going to stop?’ It was l ike this ramp that was getting steeper and steeper and steeper. There wasn ’t any low\, it was very exciting. We’ll never have that experience ag ain.”\n“It was like getting in a car and putting your foot down and no t knowing when you’re going to stop\,” Ben adds. \nSo when the time c ame for the tour to end and the pair to take a projected couple of months off before starting work on writing their second album\, the world just se emed to keep spinning. “At that time I was so into it that I didn’t wa nt to stop\, we wanted to do the next album\,” says Ben\, and Mike agree s. “The idea of stopping was weird and scary because that was reality no w. That’s my one regret.”\nDespite the intense touring adding an unpre dictable kinetic energy and clairvoyance to their captivating live chemist ry\, what Mike calls a “swag” to their sound and a tighter bond to the ir friendship – “Part of our survival mode is keeping each other warm emotionally in the cave\,” Mike explains – once writing began back in Brighton in November 2015 they initially struggled to conjure a fresh new strain of their music. “We were still on the road\,” Mike says. “The thing we learnt was it’s healthier to divide those two worlds because t hey are so different. Being creative and writing is dreamworld and the mor e it can be dreamworld the more creative it can be and the more limitless and fun and imaginative it can be. Touring is very much like cold reality\ , there’s a real work ethic and responsibility to it. I find it very dif ficult to go between the two. So we’d come up with a few ideas but it fe lt like we were still in the world of the first album because we were stil l in the live mindset. So everything we wrote\, it wasn’t bad but it was of the same era.”\nWhen seeking new horizons\, take to the skies. After experimenting with new ways of writing songs in Brighton – sometimes wo rking separately for the first time\, sometimes building tracks from the d rums up\, always trying to explore ways of stripping their enormous sound back to give it more space and impact to “take people’s heads off” - Ben and Mike spent 2016 visiting new friends in America for their writing sessions because\, Ben explains\, “it felt exciting to keep it moving … subconsciously\, we weren’t very comfortable staying still.” They made several trips out to the studio in Burbank in Hollywood where they’ d previously written their first second-album song ‘Hook\, Line And Sink er’ (premiered live at Reading &\; Leeds 2015)\, and then hit Nashvil le for some further sessions. They focussed\, by necessity\, on filling in gaps.\n“Every song for us is like a live weapon\,” says Mike. “On o ur first album we know that all of these songs do a certain thing live\, t hey have a certain character\, but we have a lot of key set moments missin g. We never have a moment where it chills at all\, and there’s no way we can do this for an hour and a half or two hours\, it’ll just be dynamic -less. So we need a song that does that\, so let’s explore that. We also need a song that goes even more ballistic than anything we’ve done. Tha t made every song have a character.” They even allowed a smattering of e ffects to invade their strict drum/bass dynamic\, dropping submarine pings over the monstrous groove of ‘Lights Out’ and tempering the riff fire storms of ‘Hole In Your Heart’ with some Doors-like Fender Bass Rhodes keyboard. “That was probably a subconscious thing\,” Mike muses\, “ it’d be cool to have a moment where I’m not on the bass and something changes.”\nBen grins. “Everyone will know what song that is when the k eyboard rolls out.”\nA few comedy misadventures later\, they returned wi th ten sensational new tracks falling firmly into place. Besides the lyric s. The sour\, visceral and vengeful romantic anguish that had fuelled Mike ’s writing on the debut had dried up in the face of global success. “I t was strange after the first one\, which was very much about a singular r elationship\,” Mike admits. “We went out and toured it and our lives c hanged. It was amazing\, I had a very good life and nothing to say or writ e about. Writing about love and relationships is what comes naturally to m e as a songwriter. So I didn’t know what to write about\, I was in a rel ationship and fairly content. I was trying to make stuff up\, which I swor e I’d never do\, trying to write about things I didn’t really care abo ut.”\nThen\, bingo: heartbreak. “My relationship fell apart and basica lly that was when I was like ‘I know what this record’s going to be ab out’. I went through a break-up and then we went into the studio. There were songs I’d written while still in this relationship where I didn’t quite know what the lyrics meant. When I look back at them now it’s alm ost like therapy. You can see what’s going on in what seemed quite crypt ic at the time.”\nSo\, come November 2016 Ben and Mike\, along with prod ucer Jolyon Thomas\, decamped to an “insane” studio in Brussels decked out like a New York diner and featuring a warehouse of antique gear that was “almost like where Bond and Q have their meetings”\, and spent six weeks making a chronological ten-track open diary of Mike’s splintering love life. From the first nagging suspicions that cracks are beginning to appear (‘She’s Creeping’\, a devil-on-the-dancefloor tune about “ where you realise something’s going wrong because you’re thinking abou t someone else”)\, the album goes on to dissect the lies that we tell ou rselves to shore up the façade (sinuous blues groover ‘I Only Lie’)\, the inevitable dulling of the initial flame (‘Hole In Your Heart’) an d finally reaches a point where “something so brilliant and beautiful an d fun and life-changing and amazing” has become “something so horrid t hat you wish you’d never experienced the good thing in the first place t o get to here” (‘Dark’).\n“I’ve definitely been honest\,” Mike admits. “Where I could have said something that sounded really cool and badass\, I went for the vulnerable line. I know people have been through all the experiences I’m talking about.”\nSix weeks of cabin fever crea tivity so intense that Mike could barely sleep for “buzzing from the tun es”\, one further session in London with their first album co-producer T om Dalgety\, and Royal Blood emerged with ‘How Did We Get So Dark?’\, a second album that finds them squaring up to Queens Of The Stone Age and Muse in terms of sheer melodic might while refining and expanding the myst ical two-man voodoo that will keep Royal Blood at the very forefront of mi llennial UK rock music.\n“This one spreads the cards out a little bit\, ” says Mike. “The first one established our sound\, this one goes to p laces we haven’t been before\, in lots of different directions\, but it all still very much sounds like us\, I don’t think we’ve abandoned wha t’s good about us\, that was the main focus. It’s all about playing wi th our tools\, sharpening them\, refining what’s good about us.”\nAnd as they get back on the ride for another go\, this time set to rocket arou nd arenas\, they’re determined to maintain the up-close ferocity that al ways made them such a magnetic spectacle. “As long as the emphasis of th e show is around me and Ben playing together and our chemistry\, and it is n’t about some fucking cannon going off\,” says Mike. “It’s almost like the record is an advert for the show. We want it to feel as real and intimate as possible\, no matter how big the gigs are gonna be.”\nHold tight\, Royal Blood are about to pump faster. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:401@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170804T223000 DTSTAMP:20170628T201137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/one-ok-rock/ SUMMARY:ONE OK ROCK DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nComprised of vocalist Taka\, guitarist Toru\, drumme r Tomoya\, and bassist Ryota\, ONE OK ROCK is among Japan's most popular a nd beloved rock outfits\, with each of their last five releases debuting i n the nation's Top 5\, including the #1 blockbuster\, "35xxxv" and their l atest album\, "AMBITIONS" which also landed at #1 on the Japanese chart se lling over 250\,000 units in its first week. Known for their thrilling liv e shows\, the band recently performed two massive concerts at Shizuoka\, J apan's Nagisaen before a cumulative audience of more than 110\,000 which w as captured in the official live video for their single "Taking Off." No s trangers to the road\, ONE OK ROCK have also toured extensively in the U.S .\, teaming with such like-minded acts as All Time Low\, Sleeping With Sir ens\, Issues\, and 5 Seconds of Summer. As if that weren't enough\, ONE OK ROCK has made explosive main stage appearances at rock festivals in Europ e\, South America\, Australia\, and the U.S.\, including a well-received r un on the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:404@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T233000 DTSTAMP:20170804T140125Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stone-sour/ SUMMARY:Stone Sour SOLD OUT. No tickets available day of show! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:407@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170809T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170809T233000 DTSTAMP:20170808T173518Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-webby-4/ SUMMARY:Chris Webby DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:396@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170810T230000 DTSTAMP:20170728T160246Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kenny-wayne-shepherd-band/ SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThere are few artists whose names are synonymous wit h one instrument and how it's played in service to an entire genre. \nUtt er the phrase "young blues rock guitarist" within earshot of anyone with e ven a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Lou isiana born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwin g singles into the Top 10\, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embo died since his teens. \nIn a 20-year recording career that began when he was just 16\, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular rec ording artist\, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of interest in the blues. \nFrom television pe rformances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, The Late Show with David Le tterman\, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (amongst othe rs) to features in Rolling Stone\, Vanity Fair\, Maxim Magazine\, Blender\ , Spin\, USA Today and more\, his musical career has been nothing short of phenomenal. \nAt 16 years old\, he signed his first record deal and burs t onto the national scene with the release of his 1995 debut album Ledbett er Heights\, which produced the radio hits "Deja Voodoo\," "Born with a Br oken Heart" and "Shame\, Shame\, Shame." His relentless touring and succes s on rock radio helped to drive the album to Platinum sales status. His 19 98 sophomore effort Trouble Is… also went Platinum\, yielding such radio hits as "Blue on Black\," "True Lies" and "Somehow\, Somewhere\, Someway. " 1999's Live On spawned the radio hits "In 2 Deep"\, "Shotgun Blues" and "Last Goodbye."\n2004's The Place You're In was a blistering rock record a nd was followed up by 2007's ambitious 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroa ds\, for which Shepherd and his band traveled throughout the American Sout h to record with such vintage blues greats as B.B. King\, Clarence "Gatemo uth" Brown\, Hubert Sumlin\, Pinetop Perkins and David "Honeyboy" Edwards on their home turf. 2010 saw the release of Shepherd's long-awaited first live album\, Live! In Chicago\, recorded at Chicago's House of Blues durin g the all-star Legends tour and featuring guest appearances by such blues legends as Hubert Sumlin and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. The live disc debute d at #1 on Billboard's Blues chart\, as did 2011's How I Go. In 2013\, She pherd further expanded his musical horizons by teaming with veteran rocker s Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg to form THE RIDES\, whose first album Can't Get Enough helped to expand Shepherd's audience as well as his music al resume. 2014 saw the release of Goin’ Home\, Shepherd’s sixth # 1 d ebut on the Billboard Blues charts. Goin’ Home features several talented friends who shared Shepherd's enthusiasm for the project's back-to-basics ethos. Those guests include fellow guitar icons Joe Walsh\, Warren Haynes \, Keb' Mo' and Robert Randolph\, longtime friend Ringo Starr\, Fabulous T hunderbirds frontman Kim Wilson\, the Rebirth Brass Band and co-producer B lade's father\, Pastor Brady Blade Sr.\, who lends a bracing dose of preac hing to Shepherd's version of Bo Diddley's’ "You Can't Judge a Book by t he Cover." In the months since its release\, Shepherd and his band have to ured the world extensively blazing a fresh trail for the historical Americ an art form in the 21st Century. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:414@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170817T233000 DTSTAMP:20170815T194634Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lil-uzi-vert-show-sold-tickets-p urchased-original-date-615-will-honored/ SUMMARY:Lil Uzi Vert- THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE ORIG INAL DATE (6/15) WILL BE HONORED DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:392@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170818T233000 DTSTAMP:20170418T150716Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cro-mags-brick-brick/ SUMMARY:Cro-Mags & Brick By Brick DESCRIPTION:BRICK BY BRICK\nCD release party for “Thin the Herd” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:416@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T230000 DTSTAMP:20170810T020734Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ben-harper-innocent-criminals/ SUMMARY:Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:402@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T233000 DTSTAMP:20170727T220455Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zomboy/ SUMMARY:Zomboy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:411@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170902T233000 DTSTAMP:20170612T163858Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/warpaint/ SUMMARY:Warpaint DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:432@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T233000 DTSTAMP:20170904T151308Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bastille/ SUMMARY:Bastille DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:427@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T233000 DTSTAMP:20170818T161624Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/liquid-strangermanic-focus/ SUMMARY:Liquid Stranger/Manic Focus DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:415@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T233000 DTSTAMP:20170801T205927Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/life-of-agony-2/ SUMMARY:Life Of Agony DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\nLife of Agony is a hard rock/metal crossover band from Brooklyn\, NY. Best known for their debut album "River Runs Red"\, LO A has shared stages with the biggest names in rock for over two decades\, including Metallica\, Black Sabbath\, Slipknot\, and The Red Hot Chili Pep pers. Other studio albums include "Ugly"\, "Soul Searching Sun"\, and "Bro ken Valley." Life of Agony will release their highly-anticipated\, 5th ful l-length album on 4/28/17 titled "A Place Where There's No More Pain" (Nap alm Records).\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:413@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T230000 DTSTAMP:20170807T172530Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/issues-2/ SUMMARY:Issues- Headspace Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nWith their 2014 self-titled debut\, ISSUES broke big by infusing their metal-punk hybrid with pop-perfect melodies and the hea vy rhythms of hip-hop and R&\;B. On follow-up album Headspace\, the Atl anta-based band takes that genre-bending to a bold new level\, pushing fur ther into their kaleidoscopic influences to carve out a sound that’s fie rcely inventive and deeply infectious.\nNamed “one of the most anticipat ed records of 2016” by Alternative Press\, Headspace finds ISSUES matchi ng their sonic exploration with daringly honest lyrics that reflect on eve rything from family strife to toxic relationships. “When I first started writing\, I was holding back a bit and making the lyrics more poetic inst ead of really saying what I was going through\,” says vocalist Tyler Car ter. “But the emotion behind everything was so powerful\, and after a wh ile I realized I needed the lyrics to match that intensity. I wanted to wr ite about these things in a way that would help me let go of them forever and just feel totally liberated.”\nWith its crushing guitar riffs\, comm anding vocals\, and brutally intense drumming\, Headspace surges with an u ntamable energy that’s nothing short of exhilarating. The band kicks off the album with lead single “The Realest\,” which Carter explains “i s about those situations where you’ve invested a lot of time and energy in someone\, and then you end up figuring out it was all just a complete w aste.” The album continually shifts moods and immerses itself in both br ight and dark—a dynamic embodied by the perpetual trade-off between Cart er’s soulful voice and Michael Bohn’s throat-shredding vocals. “Coma \,” for example\, fuses its massive riffs with tenderly delivered lyrics to dream up an unapologetically romantic portrait of undying love.\nThe a lbum also encompasses moments of fragile beauty (Carter’s ethereal vocal performance on “Home Soon”) and irrepressible joy (the arena-ready si ng-along of “Lost-n-Found (On a Roll)”). And closing out the record is “Slow Me Down\,” a brave and candid look at betrayal’s destructive effects on family life. “That song was the hardest for me to write\,” Carter points out. “I’m a huge Amy Winehouse fan\, and I was thinking about how whenever she was dealing with something she’d lay it all out w ord-for-word\, in her own beautiful way. So I channeled my inner Amy and t old it exactly like it is.”\nIn making Headspace\, ISSUES recorded in Po rtland\, Oregon\, with producers Kris Crummett (Dance Gavin Dance\, Sleepi ng with Sirens\, American Me)\, Erik Ron\, and Tyler “Scout” Acord. Th roughout the album’s production\, the band made a point of defying formu la and constantly changing up the creative process. “One of the most imp ortant things for us is to always try new ways of putting songs together\, ” says Carter. At the same time\, ISSUS also brought Headspace to life b y revisiting their garage-band roots and reclaiming the unchecked passion that initially propelled the band. “A lot of the new material came from just hanging out and jamming as homies\,” says Carter. “Instead of ove rthinking everything\, we took a step back and returned to that original f eeling of when we first started out.”\nFormed in 2012\, ISSUES was born from the ashes of Woe\, Is Me (an Atlanta-based metalcore act also featuri ng Carter and Bohn). That year\, the band put out their debut release Blac k Diamonds and soon saw the EP hit #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock and I ndependent Albums charts. Upon its release in early 2014\, their first ful l-length album Issues quickly climbed to #9 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. Along with earning the Artist of the Year prize at the 2015 Altern ative Press Music Awards\, ISSUES played to packed-house crowds around the world\, sharing stages with the likes of Linkin Park\, Of Mice &\; Men \, Bring Me The Horizon\, and PVRIS.\n“Playing to audiences around the w orld and having thousands of people sing your lyrics back at you is an inc redible feeling\,” says Carter.\nFor ISSUES\, that sense of connection i s essential to making music with a profound impact. “As a band\, we all come from completely different places and have completely different ideas about music\,” says the vocalist. “But when we put it all together\, i t all somehow coexists and becomes something much bigger than any of us in dividually.” In selecting album art for Headspace\, he adds\, ISSUES cho se a painting created especially for the band\, in which a pigeon reimagin es itself as a peacock. “The idea is that\, even if you feel like you co me from nothing\, you can become whatever you want to\,” Carter says. “It really doesn’t matter what headspace you’re in when you start ou t\, as long as you’ve got that passion and creativity and drive to keep going and make it all work.”\nhttps://youtu.be/Fgbba5w9KVY LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:425@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T233000 DTSTAMP:20170809T182129Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gojira/ SUMMARY:Gojira DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nIt has always been hard to put a tag on GOJIRA \, one of France’s most extreme bands the country’s musical pallet has ever known. But then again\, the band has never really sought out such a tag\, instead letting the music do the talking\, preferring introspection and intelligence over preconceived notions and preexisting tags. Ever sinc e the 1996 formation in town of Bayonne in the southwest of France\, GOJIR A has been an ever- evolving experiment in extreme metal ultimately built upon a worldly\, ever-conscious outlook with roots firmly-planted both in the hippie movement and an environmentally-conscious\, new age mentality. This time\, with The Way of All Flesh\, GOJIRA harnesses a spiritual consc iousness as well\, but still culminates in a sound wholly heavy.\nOriginal ly dubbed Godzilla\, after the scaly\, green film star with an equally hug e reputation as the newfound band’s sound\, the brothers Duplantier – guitarist/vocalist Joe and drummer Mario – and fellow Frenchmen Jean Mic hel Labadie on bass and Christian Andreu on guitar\, quickly released seve ral demos\, ultimately changing the band’s name and independently releas ing the first GOJIRA album\, Terra Incognita\, in 2001\, offering up a bri ef glimpse into the giant GOJIRA would eventually become through persisten t hard work and years of toiling in the metal underground.\nAfter the 2003 release of the band’s follow-up\, The Link\, throughout Europe and the subsequent live DVD release the next year\, of the aptly-titled The Link A live\, 2005 brought the release of From Mars To Sirius\, the band’s brea kthrough release\, garnering high praise and a North American release thro ugh Prosthetic Records in 2006. Fans of not only heavy\, extreme music too k notice\, but so did the intellectual world\, thanks to Sirius’ thought ful and expansive inner examination of the world at hand and the consequen ces of humanity’s struggle to coexist without harm. The metal world was amused and amazed: much of it hadn’t yet seen an equally intelligent and pummelingly heavy release that was as expansive and open as it was dense and concise.\nFollowing the immense praise of From Mars To Sirius and recu rring trips across the Atlantic for North American touring alongside the l ikes of Lamb of God\, Children of Bodom\, and Behemoth among others\, GOJI RA established its stranglehold on the extreme metal spectrum with a lingu ist’s touch\, a lyricist’s finesse\, and a\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncrushingly hea vy live show that left audiences astounded\, establishing the band’s liv e performance as a spot-on recreation of the band’s increasingly adept a nd intelligent studio output.\nWhile 2007 wrapped with GOJIRA again tourin g North America on the Radio Rebellion Tour alongside Behemoth to the best reaction yet\, the dawn of 2008 saw a nearly 10 month wait for while the band assembled The Way of All Flesh\, one of the year’s most anticipated records. This time revolving around the undeniable dilemma of a mortal de mise\, GOJIRA’s soundtrack to the situation seems fitting. Shifting ever -so-slightly from the eco-friendly orchestra of impending doom on From Mar s To Sirius to the band’s new message of the equally uncontrollable inev itability of death\, The Way of All Flesh melds the open and airy progress ive passages GOJIRA has become famous for with the sonically dense sounds and bludgeoningly heavy rhythms that makes the band an equally intelligent force as it is unmatchably heavy.\nFeaturing a guest vocal spot on “Ado ration For None” from Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe – one of GOJIRA’s most vocal supporters from their first moment making an impression in the Americas – and the now familiar Morbid Angel-isms of The Way Of All Fle sh’s title track join the angular riffing more akin to Meshuggah on “E soteric Surgery” and the epic\, artful plodding of the nearly 10-minute “The Art of Dying\,” showing that GOJIRA have indeed opened a new bag of tricks for The Way Of All Flesh\, while not abandoning the sound that f irst showed a massive promise of potential on Sirius.\n“It’s more inve ntive than From Mars To Sirius and at the same time more straight to the p oint\,” GOJIRA frontman Joe Duplantier says of The Way of All Flesh. “ The whole album is about death\, death is like a step on the path of the s oul. The mystery surrounding this phenomenon is just so inspiring\, and de ath is the most common thing on earth.”\n“This album is also a ‘requ iem’ for our planet\,” Duplantier continues. “We don't want to be ne gative or cynical about the fate of humanity\, but the situation on Earth is growing critical\, and the way humans behave is so catastrophic that we really need to express our exasperation about it. It's not fear\, but ang er. But we still believe that consciousness can make a difference and that we can change things as human beings.”\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:393@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T230000 DTSTAMP:20170418T144332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/demetri-martin/ SUMMARY:Demetri Martin DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nDemetri Martin started doing stand-up comedy in New York City. Then he worked as a staff writer at Late Night with Conan O’B rien. After that he became a regular performer on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In 2003\, Demetri won the Perrier Award at the International Frin ge Festival for his first one-man show\, If I. He won the Barry Award at A ustralia’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2006 for his third one-man show Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri Martin. Demetri has rele ased two standup comedy albums and three hour-long standup comedy specials \, including his latest for Netflix in 2015 titled Demetri Martin Live (at the time). He created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central called Important Things with Demetri Martin. Martin has appeared in several feature films and television shows\, including Ang Lee’s Taki ng Woodstock and Showtime’s House of Lies. Demetri’s first two books\, This Is a Book by Demetri Martin and Point Your Face at This are both New York Times Bestsellers. His fiction has appeared in The New Yorker\, Play boy and Esquire. Demetri recently wrote and directed his first feature fil m\, titled Dean\, which he is currently editing. He has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts. \n \nYou can find Demetri online at www.demetrima rtin.com\, at www.facebook.com/demetrimartin\, on Twitter @demetrimartin\, and somewhere in the actual physical world too. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:403@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T233000 DTSTAMP:20170605T162253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-psychedelic-furs/ SUMMARY:The Psychedelic Furs DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIf you were to dissect the today’s alternative roc k music\, you’ll find that much of it pays homage to The Psychedelic Fur s. Led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler\, and his bass-wielding b rother Tim\, the Furs scored major hits with "Love My Way\," "Pretty In Pi nk\," "Heaven\," "The Ghost In You\," and “Heartbreak Beat” in all rel easing seven studio albums\, spawning several compilations\, a boxed set\, and a live concert DVD.\nBorn out of the post-punk UK rock scene\, the Fu rs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands on US College and Modern Rock radio scoring a multitude of #1 singles.  With the advent of MTV in the early 80’s the band took off into the stratosphere\, and when John Hughes’ approached the band with his film built around the Furs’ song “Pretty In Pink”\, the band’s legacy was cemented.\nAfter a brief hi atus in the 90’s\, and a side project called “Love Spit Love"\, the ba nd regrouped at the dawn of the new millennium.  \nThe Psychedelic Furs t ouring lineup remains Richard Butler (vocals)\, Tim Butler (bass)\, Rich G ood (guitar)\, Mars Williams (saxophone)\, Amanda Kramer (keyboards)\, and Paul Garisto (drums). LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:398@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T233000 DTSTAMP:20170922T231905Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/timeflies/ SUMMARY:TImefliesThis show has been canceled. All refunds can be obtained a t the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION:There's no good way to say this\, but after careful thought and consideration we will unfortunately be postponing the tour until the Spri ng. We had hoped to finish our latest project before hitting the road and we feel like we need to get it done so we can give you the best show poss ible. The quality and artistry that goes into our music is and has always been what we're about. We don't wanna compromise that. We will have the ne w dates for you very soon and tickets for the fall dates will be refunded. We love you guys and HATE to make this decision\, but we can't wait to sh ow you what we have in the works. This Spring tour is gonna be epic! Love you guys and thanks for always supporting and believing in us.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:418@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T233000 DTSTAMP:20170920T164153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/theory-dead-man/ SUMMARY:Theory Of A Deadman DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:429@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T233000 DTSTAMP:20170818T165944Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jj-grey-mofro/ SUMMARY:JJ Grey and Mofro DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:419@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171020T233000 DTSTAMP:20170802T163803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/our-lady-peace/ SUMMARY:Our Lady Peace DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nWhen Mark Van Doren\, the American poet and teacher\ , wrote his famous work\, "Our Lady Peace" in 1943\, he couldn't have imag ined the concept of rock'n'roll\, let alone that a Canadian rock group wou ld adopt his title for their name. Consisting of Raine Maida\, Duncan Cout ts\, and Steve Mazur\, Our Lady Peace is one of the most successful bands in Canada today. The band has sold over 5 million albums worldwide\, won f our JUNO Awards and ten Much Music Video Awards - one of the most MMVA's e ver awarded to any artist or group. In 2009 the band  released their seve nth studio release\, titled Burn Burn to critical accolades and was certif ied Gold in Canada.  The band’s most recent album Curve debuted in the Top 10 of Canada’s national album sales chart.  Curve was recorded with co-producer Jason Lader (Lader’s impressive resume includes production work on Jay-Z’s “99 Problems\,” along with Mars Volta\, Julian Casab lancas\, Rilo Kiley\, Elvis Costello and Noah &\; the Whale).  The al bum’s first single\, “Heavyweight” is charted at #1 on Canada’s Ma instream Rock radio airplay chart. The band has been busy working on a new album slated for release later this year. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:435@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000 DTSTAMP:20170919T163742Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-lox/ SUMMARY:The Lox with Westside Gunn & Conway DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nTHE LEGEND OF THE LOX IS ONE OF HIP-HOP’S GREATEST STORIES. JADAKISS\, STYLES P AND SHEEK LOUCH TOUCHED DOWN IN THE RAP GAME IN THE MID-1990S AND HAVE DELIVERED A UNCOMPROMISED BRAND OF STREET-INSPI RED HIP-HOP FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. NOW\, WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM FILTHY AMERICA … IT’S BEAUTIFUL\, WHICH WILL BE RELEASED VIA A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH T HEIR LABEL D-BLOCK AND ROC NATION\, THE LOX ARE CONTINUING THAT LEGACY. “IT’S A BROTHERHOOD OVER EVERYTHING. WE ALL RECOGNIZE THAT WE COME FRO M THE GROUP\,” STYLES P SAYS OF THE TRIO’S LEGACY.  IF ONE MAN IS WIN NING THEN WE’RE ALL WINNING.  WE KEEP A STRONG CODE OF ETHICS.” THE Y ONKERS\, NEW YORK TRIO FORMED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND GOT THEIR FIRST BREAK APP EARING ON MAIN SOURCE’S 1994 TRACK “SET IT OFF.” AFTER FELLOW YONKER S NATIVE MARY J. BLIGE PASSED THEIR DEMO TAPE TO SEAN “PUFF DADDY” COM BS\, THE BAD BOY CEO SIGNED THE GROUP. WHILE ON BAD BOY\, THE LOX EARNED A REPUTATION FOR STREET-SAVVY\, GRITTY\, LYRIC DRIVEN HIP-HOP WITH THEIR 19 98\, PLATINUM-SELLING\, DEBUT ALBUM MONEY\, POWER\, RESPECT. THEY CONTINUE D THEIR RUN WHEN THEY SIGNED TO RUFF RYDERS AND DROPPED 2000’S GOLD-SELL ING WE ARE THE STREETS. TRACKS LIKE “MONEY\, POWER\, RESPECT\,” “RYD E OR DIE\, BITCH” KEPT THE GROUP ON THE CHARTS\, WHILE COLLABORATIONS WI TH DIDDY (“ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS”)\, MARIAH CAREY (“HONEY”)\, TH E NOTORIOUS B.I.G. (“LAST DAY”) AND DMX (“NIGGAZ DONE STARTED SOMETH ING”) MADE THEM BELOVED BY MUSIC FANS OF ALL TYPES. THE GROUP’S COLLEC TIVE SUCCESS SET THEM UP TO BRANCH OFF AS SOLOISTS\, WHERE THEY RELEASED A LMOST TWO DOZEN PROJECTS BETWEEN THEM\, INCLUDING SEVERAL PLATINUM AND GOL D ALBUMS. “THERE AREN'T VERY MANY GROUPS IN HIP-HOP THAT HAVE HAD NO BRE AK-UPS OR PUBLIC ALTERCATIONS OR QUALMS OVER MONEY\,” STYLES SAYS. “TH E LOX SHOW THAT IN HIP-HOP THERE CAN BE LOYALTY OVER MONEY\, WOMEN\, BUSIN ESS AND THINGS OF THAT NATURE.”WITH FILTHY AMERICA… IT’S BEAUTIFUL\, THE LOX BRING THEIR PROVEN CHEMISTRY AND GOLDEN AGE HIP-HOP SENSIBILITIES TO A MILLENNIAL LANDSCAPE. SO WHILE PRODUCERS LIKE DJ PREMIER\, DAME GREA SE AND PETE ROCK BRING A CLASSIC FEEL TO THE LP\, BEATSMITHS LIKE V-DON AN D JAHLIL BEATS KEEP THINGS FRESH WHILE L.O.X. BRING THEIR PATENTED LYRICAL GRIT. “IT’S NOT SUPER CONSCIOUS\, IT’S JUST THE RAW TRUTH OF WHAT T HE COUNTRY IS\,” STYLES EXPLAINS OF THE ALBUM’S TITLE AND OVERARCHING THEME. “PEOPLE PAINT AMERICA TO BE BEAUTIFUL AND IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE \, BUT IT’S A LOT OF SHIT WE DON’T TALK ABOUT\,” HE CONTINUES. “RA CISM\, FOOD\, EDUCATION\, YOU NAME IT AND WE DUCK IT. WE ACT LIKE A DRUG D EALER ON THE CORNER FEEDING HIS FAMILY IS SUCH A HORRIBLE PERSON\, BUT THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY CAN BE KILLING HALF OF THIS NATION BY PRESCRIBING EVERYBODY THE SAME SHIT. AND IT’S FUCKING DISGUSTING\, BUT IT’S A LOT OF THINGS THAT’S HAPPENING THAT’S BEAUTIFUL.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:426@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T233000 DTSTAMP:20170815T160121Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/death-from-above/ SUMMARY:Death From Above DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nMotion predicates progression.\nDeath From Above cer tainly kept moving on their third full-length album\, Outrage! Is Now (Las t Gang Records/Warner Bros. Records). While gleefully maintaining the car- wreck intensity of their punkified disco rock\, the hooks got hookier\, th e weirdness got weirder\, and the wildness got\, well\, wilder. The mustac hed merchants of death dance discord—Sebastien Grainger (vocals\, drums) and Jesse F. Keeler (bass\, keys\, synths)—made a collective decision t o embrace their own penchant for perpetual motion and cooked up the perfec t soundtrack to Armageddon’s dancefloor.\n“By your third album\, I fee l like you should be trying different things\, whether subconsciously or c onsciously\,” exclaims Jesse. “You’ve got to stretch out the pizza d ough of your idea and see how big you can make it creatively. After 17 yea rs\, things change. We both wanted to see how far we could take it as Deat h From Above. Once we started working on music\, it seemed like this was g oing to be a record where the very idea of what our band is evolved.”\n “The myth of what we should be didn’t exist anymore\,” Sebastien agr ees. “We didn’t say it out loud of course\, but it was like\, ‘Let ’s flex our abilities as much as we can and make some weird shit.’ The re was never a moment where we took a conventional path—either writing o r recording. There was always some strange spice thrown in. It’s a grim record\, but there’s a bounciness to it. We captured an element of fun. ”\nThe lads actually began pondering what became Outrage! Is Now while i n the midst of finishing their 2014 record\, The Physical World. Marking a sweaty and triumphant return after a near 10-year studio hiatus\, their s ophomore outing would be met with critical applause from Rolling Stone\, L os Angeles Times\, Monster Children\, Uncut\, Alternative Press\, and KERR ANG! who awarded it a rare perfect score. It filled a void left in the aft ermath of 2004’s disruptively influential You’re A Woman\, I’m A Mac hine as Death From Above scorched the road alongside everyone from Deftone s to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Eagles of Death Metal. The Physical W orld spawned fan favorites such as “Trainwreck 1979\,” which generated an impressive 11.4 million Spotify streams to date and “Virgins” anot her to crack the 5-million mark. As they retreated to Jesse’s farm two h ours east of Toronto to write in 2016\, the musicians came to terms with a dulthood as only two punks can.\n“I think the band evolved because we’ re evolving as individuals\,” says Jesse. “I’ve changed. My life is nothing like it was in 2000. Back then\, we lived in an old funeral home. Now\, I own an old cemetery. We’re using the same amps though. I’m fuc king 40-years-old. I’ve got two kids. I do totally normal dad stuff. I d on’t need to let anyone know who I am through my music. I can just make art that I enjoy.”\n“The goal of the record was to expand the vocabula ry a little bit\, not to drastically change\,” adds Sebastien. “We ste pped out of our comfort zone.”\nWith a host of demos\, Death From Above headed back to Los Angeles to work with producer and engineer Eric Valenti ne (Queens of the Stone Age\, etc.). Making for what Jesse describes as th e “fastest recording process\,” the vision quickly took shape as they developed an intimate working relationship with Eric. Nothing was off limi ts or out of bounds as evidenced by the first single “Freeze Me.” It s himmies from a piano melody into a slamming distorted bass and drum groove before Sebastien croons out one of the group’s catchiest chants to date while stretching the limits of his vocal register.\n“I’ve been trying to encourage Jesse to write on keyboard more\,” he explains. “It’s an element on the first record that I wanted to use as much as we could. H e sent me a voice note of the piano part\, and we arranged it more or less how you hear it now. It felt like a welcome departure.”\n“I recorded it in the living room\, and you can hear my wife and kids talking away in the background on the first demo\,” Jesse laughs. “Someone’s doing t he dishes\, and something even falls over!”\nOn the other end of the spe ctrum\, the title track could be a state-of-the-union for post-millennium malaise wrapped in a robust bass riff\, glitchy production\, and lines lik e\, “I’m out of rage\, maybe it’s my age.”\n“There’s an absolu te chaos and confusion in the world\, and people who would otherwise agree on most things seem to be disagreeing\,” sighs Sebastian. “There’s a lot more space between the poles of opinion and views on the world. It s eems like a barrier of disgust as we almost dehumanize each other based on a few slight differences of opinion. The title is an observation of this hyper sensitivity\, which we’re all a part of. It’s not meant as an ac cusation\; it’s just a statement of the times.”\nThe jarring bass blas t of “Moonlight” gives way to another departure with an unabashedly me tal moment of double kick drums as Sebastien relives one of the most horri fying experiences of his life.\n“It’s the most personal song on the re cord\,” the vocalist admits. “When we were on tour in Dallas last year \, I was jumped by a group of kids and got the shit kicked out of me. It w as an extremely intense experience that I couldn’t ignore. Experiencing that kind of violence and fear can’t help but put a perspective on your life. I literally thought I was getting murdered. We even call the middle section\, ‘The fight scene’.”\nMeanwhile\, the swaggering “NVR 4EV R” incorporates the remains of deceased fan James Marshall Matthews Jr.\ , with a vial of his ashes shaking the song into existence. “James was a huge fan of the band\, and he died in an accident before he got to see us reunite\,” Sebastien explains. “His sister came to a show in Washingt on D.C. and spread his ashes in our trailer so he could come on tour with us. She gave me this vial of his remains. It was a really moving and inten se exchange for the both of us. I brought that vial on all of the tours we did and up to the farm. When we were doing percussion overdubs for “NVR 4EVR\,” I had to use them. The track starts with the riff and that shak er is actually his earthly remains. It’s a very special song to us and h is family.”\nUltimately\, Outrage! Is Now confidently kicks off a new ch apter for Death From Above.\n“I hope fans see the progression\,” Jesse leaves off. “This record is very much the result of the environment and experiences of the last five years. I can hear everything we’ve been th rough. This weird resolve builds up as you keep facing different circumsta nces. If we didn’t have struggle\, life would be really fucking boring. Now that it’s all done\, I enjoy it.”\n“It’s meant to be felt and stimulate you on an emotional level\,” concludes Sebastien. “We tried to make something that excites and surprises us. My journey is that of enl ightenment all the time and seeking some form of truth. There’s enough f iction in the world. We’re not going to tell you what to believe. That ’s up to you.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:412@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T233000 DTSTAMP:20170914T162936Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/amos-lee/ SUMMARY:Amos Lee DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOver the course of more than a dozen years and six s tudio albums\, Amos Lee has continued to evolve\, develop\, and challenge himself as a musician. With SPIRIT\, he makes his biggest creative leap ye t.\n  \n Most notably\, for the first time\, Lee acted as his own produce r. While his last two albums bore the stamp of strong producers—Joey Bur ns of Calexico on 2011’s Mission Bell (which debuted at Number One on th e Billboard 200\, Amazon\, iTunes charts\, and spun off a hit single with "Windows are Rolled Down") and Jay Joyce (Little Big Town\, Eric Church\, Cage the Elephant) on 2013’s Mountains of Sorrow\, Rivers of Song—Lee finally felt ready to take over the helm.\n  \n “I’ve been wanting to produce my own record for a long time\,” he says\, explaining that he m et with numerous candidates before concluding that he should make the move . "What I wanted to provide was a place for musicians to come and feel the y were able to express themselves\, and contribute in their own voice the way I was able to contribute in mine.”\n  \n Lee’s sense of ambition for SPIRIT largely derived from his own live performing experiences in rec ent years. "Working with folks like the LA Philharmonic and the Mobile\, A labama Community Gospel Choir opened my mind to the possibility of pushing the edges of arrangement away from solitary moments into more collaborati ve\, community experiences\," he says. "These were transformative creative opportunities that I never dreamed I would have. To stand on stage and be equal parts participant and observer during these career-defining  momen ts was such a thrill\, and I credit the singers\, arrangers\, and conducto rs for being so open and generous to the songs."\n  \n Along with such mo numental events as working with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (a perform ance which yielded Lee's most recent release\, Live from Red Rocks)\, bein g a band leader over the last decade has also helped Lee hone his craft as an arranger. "I have a great\, great band—the most gentle\, genuine\, m usically open-minded people\," he says. "I push them some\, but they alway s respond with creativity\, and they inspire me to open things up musicall y. The versatility of my live band has been a gradual concept I've been wo rking on since I started playing at the club The Tin Angel in Philly in 20 02. Back then\, we would play three- or four-hour shows. We had horn secti ons\, violins\, extended jams\, improvisational songs\, and whatever else would come from the ether. This current group of players I have on the roa d with me has re-inspired me to be more open\, and less protective. I thin k SPIRIT reflects this attitude\, and the vibrations are very much reflect ions of the connections.\n  \n "I've always loved such a wide range of mu sic." Lee adds\, discussing some new influences\, which were pulling him t oward a new sonic direction. “I’ve been listening to a lot of Schoolbo y Q\, Drake\, the earlier stuff by The Weeknd\, and I was wanting to open up that box a little more\,” he says. "I've always loved '90s R&\;B\, and now with streaming services\, it's so easy to sample so much new musi c."\n  \n To begin the new project\, he began assembling musicians who he felt could blend a dynamic yet organic marriage of modern rhythm with cla ssic instrumentation. “I chose the players because I had this instinct a nd hunger to challenge myself and expand\,"says Lee\, "and the foundation of this record was built when I chose the rhythm section.”\n  \n A perf ormance by the Robert Glasper Trio in Philadelphia led Lee to the realizat ion that Mark Colenburg was the drummer he was looking for. "I remember wa tching Mark play with such incredible facility and musicality\," he says. "He's such a diverse and soulful listener. It was one of those eureka mome nts\, and he elevated everything so much."\n  \n Lee had known bassist Ad am Blackstone (who’s played alongside artists from Jay-Z to Al Green to Justin Timberlake) for years\, but had never worked with him. "Adam is a g enius\," he says. "He's playing and hearing everything four bars ahead of everyone else. As a first-time producer\, he was such a blessing to have." Finding a three-day window when both of these busy players were available \, Lee—along his live band's musical director\, Jaron Olevsky—went to Nashville. They knocked out ten songs\,  most in one or two takes\, and t he core of SPIRIT was formed. \n  \n “We had never played with this ki nd of rhythm section before\,” says Lee. “And we came away from these sessions with a hybrid sound I wasn’t able to find in my previous record s\, but which I’ve always gravitated to as a listener—real gospel-soul -R&\;B stuff.”\n  \n This new energy is most apparent in a song like “Vaporize\,” which served as a jumping-off point for Lee's vision of the record. But it was equally important that the album’s more straightf orward\, “singer-songwriter”-style songs were infused with a different approach. “With something like ‘Highways and Clouds\,’ I didn’t w ant to just do the standard waltz feel that's led by the acoustic guitar\, ” he says. “I wanted to add dimensions to the arrangements and try to transform them\, rhythmically and instrumentally\, so that the album was c ohesive. The demo versions of these songs are remarkably different from wh at came out through the recording process\, and it was so much fun to expl ore feels and textures\, and bear witness to the transformation.\n  \n   “The song ‘One Lonely Light’ had kind of a small\, short verse with a sweeping chorus\,” he continues. “I was always under the impression that if you just write a good song and play it\, that’s the magic of it —which is not untrue\, but now I also want to think about  arrangements that can be impactful in a live setting as well.  On my first album\, I didn’t think about any of that\, and Lee Alexander did such a great job making that album all about me and my songs and voice. But I’ve picked u p enough information and experience that now I can inject what I’ve lear ned from working with so many great producers into helping mold arrangemen ts that are more in tune with what I'm doing live."\n  \n Not that it was easy learning the ropes as a producer. “It’s not always magic-making\ ,” says Lee with a laugh. “There’s a lot of grinding it out\, with p eople you maybe don’t have a lot of history with\, but it was such a joy ous experience\, even in those harder creative times."\n  \n For Amos Lee \, SPIRIT is the fulfillment of dreams and aspirations—musical\, persona l\, and professional—that he’s had for a long time. “All you can ask for as an artist is the chance to create what you hear and feel inside of yourself\,” he says. “The performances by everyone gave me such a str ong place to draw from\, and being more connected to the arrangements made it easier and more fun to sing. For my first time producing\, I could not have been luckier—I was able to get into the heart of every single mome nt of this record.”\n \; LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:420@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T190000 DTSTAMP:20170731T163405Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primus/ SUMMARY:Primus DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nIn the summer of 1971\, Primus’ Les Claypool was a couple months shy of his eighth birthday when David L. Wolper’s Willy W onka and the Chocolate Factory debuted in movie theaters\; based on the Ro ald Dahl book\, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Like many people of a certain age and temperament\, the movie became a perennial favorite that Claypool would come back to repeatedly\, throughout different stages of hi s life\, taking something different away from it each time.\nSo it seemed equal parts genius and obvious when he decided to throw a Willy Wonka-them ed Primus show on New Year’s Eve last year.  During the second set\, Pr imus performed the soundtrack in its entirety.  “Of the 23 or so New Ye ars shows\, I don’t think we’ve ever had a better combination of eleme nts\,” Claypool reflects\, seven months later.  “It felt good.  It f elt like we needed to be doing this.”\nIt felt so good\, in fact\, that he decided to take Primus into the studio to prepare the soundtrack for an album release.  Claypool admits that he’s always\, “in some way\, wa nted to be Willy Wonka\,” and\, also\, that he’s always wanted to work a cover of “The Candyman” -- a memorable number from the film’s sou ndtrack -- into Primus sets.  “Hell\, I’ve been doing the line from t he boat ride on stage since the ‘80’s\,” then Les sings\, ”There ’s no earthly way of knowing\, which direction we are going…”\n“La rry Lalonde and I were discussing the next project for the band and one th ought I had was to take on some kind of sacred cow and twist it into somet hing of our own. Being that the whole Wonka thing was a massive part of my childhood\,” Claypool explains\,  “It just seemed like the perfect t hing for us to sink our teeth into\, in part because those tunes are all s o strong.”\nThe project would’ve worked with almost any of Claypool’ s diverse musical ventures\, but he knew from the start that he wanted to bring Wonka straight to his flagship band.  “There’s excitement right now in the Primus world\,” he explains.  Two years after releasing an album of new material\, Green Naugahyde\, the Primus machine has a full ta nk and is running hot.  “There’s this reinvigoration here\,” says C laypool.  Beginning on New Year’s\, drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander re turned to the lineup\, following a three-year hiatus (during which the bat on was passed to Jay Lane).  Reunited with Claypool and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde\, the trio was able to capture the classic Primus sound and honor the spirit of Willy Wonka as seen through Claypool’s H.G. Well s style\, creative-vision goggles.\n“The recording is about my early per ception of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film\,” sa ys Claypool.  “The notion wasn’t so much to go in and redo the soundt rack note for note as much as it was to utilize the classic elements of th e music yet try to reflect some of the darker undertones of the Roald Dahl books\, because when you read those books\, there is an eerie and somewha t menacing aspect implied.” \nIn order to get the full depth that he en visioned for the music\, Claypool called up two celebrated players from hi s multi-band roster -- Mike Dillon and Sam Bass.  “Otherwise\, it would ’ve been the ‘Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver’ version of Willy Wonka\, ” he says.  “I don’t think it would’ve carried as well. With the added ingredients of marimba\, vibraphone\, tabla and various strings\, we were able to bring some depth to the sonic landscape and really shift the mood around.  It gets dark and creepy yet maintains that notion of innoc ence.”  This reinforced version of Primus (featuring the Fungi Ensemble after Les’s last solo band) set about recording what would become Primu s and the Chocolate Factory at Claypool’s home studio\, Rancho Relaxo\, in Sonoma County\, California\, during the early months of 2014.\n“The w hole thing just unfolded\,” says Claypool\, who produced the album himse lf.  “It was a very easy and pleasant project.  It wasn’t like we sa t and scratched our heads... Every song was all wrapped around how I would interpret the vocals\, for the most part\, because that was the most chal lenging thing.” \nFor example\, Claypool took on the character of Grand pa Joe on the song\, “Golden Ticket.”  But rather than try to emulate the voice of Jack Albertson\,  (Grandpa Joe from the original film)\, he affected an almost comical\, deep vibrato that brings to mind an aging El vis impersonator lounge singer... with a wobble. “And then it just fell into place\,” he says.\nSome of the album’s finest moments were inspir ed by the same motivation that has driven Primus’ entire career: “I sp ent the last 20-some odd years just trying to make Larry LaLonde laugh\, ” says Claypool.  “The majority of Primus music is me trying to crack him up and him trying to crack me up.”  So when LaLonde humorously cap tured a Rockmaninoff melody that Wonka briefly performs in the movie\, Cla ypool rebranded the track “Lermaninoff” in Larry’s honor and even sn uck in a surprise vocal... without informing the guitarist.  “That’s been the foundation of most of our career\,” says Claypool.  “Just tr ying to one-up and impress each other\, and if I can make Ler piss with la ughter\, I win.”\nThe result is an album that Claypool enjoys listening to\, as a fan.  “One of the things that I’m most impressed with and t hat I’m most drawn into\, on the recording\, is Tim’s percussion\,” he says.  In order to achieve the effect he was going for\, Alexander bui lt a drum station that Claypool describes as both “a pile of percussion ” and a “huge circle of things to bang on” so dense that Alexander t hen had to create a door just to enter and exit the thing.  “Tim was ab le to produce these amazing sounds and he does these things that we’ve a ll loved about him over the years\,” says Claypool.  “But it’s not your traditional drum kit or rock playing.  It’s very orchestral.”\nW ith the album drop scheduled for October 21\, Primus plans to tour the Cho colate Factory beginning the very next day.  “We’re going to do some touring with it and we put together this pretty abstract stage production\ ,” says Claypool\, “We’re going to take it out there\, around the pl anet\, and see what happens. And\, in light of the record business being g utted by the internet\, we’ve made some PRIMUS brand chocolate bars to p eddle as well.”  \nOf course\, Claypool realized that it was risky bus iness to adapt a cinematic classic that is so close to so many people’s hearts.  And\, naturally\, he realized that it was dangerous waters to sw im in the wake of Gene Wilder\, who portrays Willy Wonka in the original f ilm.  The band pulls it off by making something that is truly their own\, without taking anything away from the movie.  When asked about the fairl y recent Tim Burton attempt at bringing the Roald Dahl story to the screen Claypool comments\, “Look\, I love me some Tim Burton\, when he writes his own stuff\, and I respect what Johnny Depp has done over the years.  Hell\, Ed Wood is one of my favorite films\, but that (Charlie and the Cho colate Factory) is just unwatchable and believe me I’ve tried…twice as a matter of fact\,” Les continues\, “Even my kids hated it”. \n“ Our project is an homage to Gene Wilder and David L. Wolper’s\, Willy Wo nka and the Chocolate Factory and the effect it had on me in my youth\,” spouts Les\, “Now we get to sell PRIMUS bars and hang out with demented Oompa Loompas. Plus to top it off\, it gives me an excuse to wear a purpl e\, velvet waistcoat and brown top hat for the next 18 months.”  LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:433@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T230000 DTSTAMP:20170905T163545Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/john-lodge-moody-blues-10000-lig ht-years-tour/ SUMMARY:John Lodge of The Moody Blues The 10\,000 Light Years Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:442@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T233000 DTSTAMP:20171010T173523Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/last-in-line/ SUMMARY:Last In Line DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n\nWhat started as a casual reunion jam in a Lo s Angeles rehearsal room in 2011 has grown into a fully-fledged project th at has taken on a life of its own. Last In Line\, the band\, takes its nam e from the second Dio album released in 1984. Vinny Appice\, Jimmy Bain an d Vivian Campbell were Ronnie Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on th e "Holy Diver"\, "Last In Line" and "Sacred Heart" albums – these record s have gone on to become part of rock history.\nDuring that first jam it w as apparent that the chemistry of the original band was very much intact\, even after a 27 year hiatus. The excitement generated by that rediscovery led to a second session\, where this time they called in acclaimed vocali st Andrew Freeman. Hearing Andrew’s interpretations of the original Dio songs was a revelation and the inspiration to move forward as a band. Over the ensuing years a handful of local LA shows led to a handful of oversea s shows in the U.K. and Japan\, and eventually to an offer from Frontiers to record a new album of original material.\nDuring the course of 2014 the band wrote and recorded 12 new songs and chose longtime friend Jeff Pilso n as producer. Jeff very much captured the organic crunch of the band and the very best in Andrew’s voice and delivery. Last In Line’s debut alb um\, “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016\, hitting number 1 on the Billboard Heat- Seekers Chart\, with the singles “Devil In Me” an d “Starmaker” leading the charge. But the release was preceded by trag edy\, when Jimmy Bain passed away at the age of 68 on January 23rd\, anoth er great musician taken from us far too soon. Jimmy was immensely proud of the new album and his input to "Heavy Crown" was immeasurable. "We will c ontinue to celebrate his life through his music.. Rest in peace\, dear fri end.” -Viv\nEarlier this year Last In Line played a handful of shows\, i ncluding headlining both the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan\, Italy and the Metal Stage at the Rocklahoma Festival\, bringing in renowned bassist Phil Soussan and keyboardist Erik Norlander. The gigs featured tracks from "Heavy Crown" alongside songs from those classic Dio albums. With "Heavy Crown" finally being released on gatefold vinyl on September 30th\, Last I n Line will take that line up out on a full European tour in November 2016 appearing as special guests to Saxon on selected European dates and headl ining a raft of venues across the UK.\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:421@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T233000 DTSTAMP:20170804T171614Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/flogging-molly-life-good-tour/ SUMMARY:Flogging Molly: Life Is Good Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFounded in Los Angeles in 1997\, Flogging Molly has always defied categorization. The infectious originality of their songs is a badge of honor and key to the band's creativity\, their urgency. They i nfuse punk rock with Celtic instruments—violin\, mandolin and the accord ion—and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditio nal Irish music.  "We're not a traditional band\," explains Dublin-born f rontman Dave King. "We are influenced by traditional music and inspired by it\, but without question we put our own twist on it." Theirs is music of exile\, rebellion\, struggle and history. The band's only criteria for it s music are simple and bone-deep: that it matter.\nThe social and politica l awareness that drives Flogging Molly’s music is never more prominent t han in their upcoming new album LIFE IS GOOD out on June 2nd (Vanguard Rec ords).   Their sixth studio album\, LIFE IS GOOD is the band’s stronge st release to date highlighting their finesse to tell meticulously crafted ‘stories’ with fierce and bravado arrangements.  \nLIFE IS GOOD is the follow up release to 2011’s Speed of Darkness which landed at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200.  In 2002\, Drunken Lullabies was released and cert ified Gold.  Float\, released in 2008\, was a deeply stirring and persona l album recorded in King's native Ireland. Through all of this\, Flogging Molly—first\, last\, and always is a live band— playing raucous and ad renaline-fueled shows in bars\, pubs\, and major rock festivals in North A merica\, Europe\, and Japan. "In Ireland\," King says\, "you go to the pub to have a conversation. That's what we do every night on stage\, go to th e pub and trade stories." In 2010\, to showcase their unparalleled and lim itless energy on stage\, the band released Flogging Molly: Live at the Gre ek Theatre\, a three disc set chronicling their legendary sold out shows a t one of LA's most famous music venues.\nFlogging Molly has always put the ir fans before commercial success\, and they've always put their music bef ore marketability. The rewards of such independence and integrity are unde niable. You feel it from the first note to the last\, the pathos and the p assion\, the sweeping and rollicking electricity of inspiration. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:428@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T233000 DTSTAMP:20170908T163241Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/griz/ SUMMARY:Griz DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nToday at age 27\, GRiZ (or Grant Kwiecinski\, to his mom) is coming off a massive 2016 with no signs of slowing down. His late st release\, “Good Will Prevail” (via his All Good Records imprint) de buted at #1 on the electronic charts while simultaneously being available for free download -- Following up his previous releases\, Say It Loud\, R ebel Era and Mad Liberation. A nationwide fall tour saw the artist headlin ing some of the countries top venues from sold out concerts at Chicago’s Navy Pier\, to the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Detroit Mason ic Temple in his beloved hometown. Just this year alone\, the sax man rele ased six singles that all claimed the coveted #1 spot on Hype Machine’s most popular charts.  GRiZ is gearing up for another monumental festival season and preparing to make 2017 his biggest year yet.\nWith engines in h igh gear\, both fans and critics alike have all caught wind what GRiZ has been throwing down. Billboard has called the music “brilliant” with DJ Mag clamoring “more than all good – it’s great!”  GRiZ has becom e a champion of the live electronic landscape\; effortlessly blending impr ovised saxophone\, guitar\, vocals and more over booming bass lines\, hard drops\, and some of the most creative transitions in the game.   It’s no surprise that GRiZ’s show stealing performances have reached the mai n stages at festivals ranging from Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to Electric F orest\, Outside Lands &\; more!\nMost recently\, GRiZ has turned his at tention back on his hometown of Detroit.  After numerous sold out concert s\, the artist has started a fundraising effort with the help of his stree t team and dedicated fan base.  In 2016 alone\, they collective raised ov er $50\,000 for Little Kids Rock – an amazing organization that helps fu nd music education within public schools.  Together with the help of LKR and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, GRiZ and All Good Records are working to provide Detroit’s youth with the music education they deserve.  GRi Z’s fundraising efforts do not end with the city of Detroit.  The artis t is an active philanthropist regularly using his platform to raise awaren ess and funds for a variety of causes\; from The ACLU to local food banks and dog shelters.\nSo what’s next? More great music\, massive performanc es and even more surprises that to come along the way.  In addition to bu ilding his own brand\, GRiZ will continue to develop artists that inspire him under his self-run record label All Good Records. Speaking of growing – if you find yourself in Colorado\, you might want to check out “GRiZ Kush”\, the artist’s own cannabis cup award winning strain of weed\; sold legally at dispensary’s throughout the state. All things consider ed\, bring on the next chapter. GRiZ is ready. \nShow Love Spread Love. LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:440@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171106T233000 DTSTAMP:20171027T191439Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/glassjaw/ SUMMARY:Glassjaw DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:446@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T233000 DTSTAMP:20170929T163825Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tiesto/ SUMMARY:Tiesto DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T233000 DTSTAMP:20171109T161304Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirty-heads-3/ SUMMARY:Dirty Heads This show is SOLD OUT. There will be no tickets availa ble day of show. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:438@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171112T230000 DTSTAMP:20170920T022224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rodrigo-y-gabriela-2/ SUMMARY:Rodrigo y Gabriela DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nKeep it simple.\nIt's easy to forget sometimes. Like when you are looking out across a riot of 20\,000 smiles at the Hollywood Bowl\, with a 40 piece orchestra exploding behind you.\nLike when someone asks you\, very politely\, if you could just do that 16 second piece of s core for the animated cat\; again please?\nOr even when you're melting in humid Havana\, translating an alien musical language with some cool Cuban compadres.\nKeep it simple. Strip it back. Remember where you came from.\n These words kept coming back to Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero\, fr om their humble roots busking in Dublin\, playing Metallica bossa nova sty le in hotel bars for their own amusement\; before they became one of the b iggest selling acoustic instrumental acts in the world.\nAfter finishing t he successful “Area 52” album in Cuba\, and taking it on the road with Cuban musicians\, Rodrigo y Gabriela decided to downsize. After all\, it' s a short step from tour to entourage\, so go back to basics\, rediscover the joy of playing face to face\, guitar versus guitar\, rhythm and melody .\nGabriela: “My idea was to record it as if we were to playing a live g ig in your living room”.\nFirst and foremost\, Rodrigo y Gabriela's new album “9 Dead Alive” is a FEEL record. It's closest relative in the Ry G canon would be 2006's self-titled break-out album. The playing is intuit ive\, the sound is intimate\, the results are spectacular: bursting with m elodic energy and rhythmic invention.\nRecorded at their Pacific Coast hid eaway in late summer\, the album captures the warmth and spontaneity of tw o great musicians riffing and jamming together\; perfectly distilled into 9 new songs teeming with desire\, elegance and gusto.\nWhere does the insp iration for this luminous\, unadulterated music come from? Remember where you come from\, remember your gifts are slender compared to the sacrifices of others. Each of the songs on the album is a personal celebration of in dividuals who have passed on\, but through their deeds and words still res onate in the 21st century.\nGoing as far back as Eleanor of Acquitaine (11 22 – 1204) to Viktor Frankl (1905 – 1997)\, and including a tribute to one of Rod &\; Gab's enduring touchstones – animals and nature. The nonet celebrated in this diverse and fascinating list will strike a chord with anyone familiar with the duo's passion for human rights\, literature\ , history and philosophy.\nRodrigo y Gabriela left Mexico at the end of th e millennium. Since then they have played for presidents\, toured the worl d many times over\, written soundtracks for Hollywood block-busters\, and sold over 1.5 million albums. “9 Dead Alive” sees them bring their tim eless music all the way back home.\nSimple. LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:457@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T233000 DTSTAMP:20171107T162846Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/danielle-bradbery/ SUMMARY:107.7 GNA's Shop With a Cop Benefit Show Starring: Danielle Bradber y DESCRIPTION:107-7 GNA’s Shop with a Cop Benefit Show Starring Danielle Br adberry\nProceeds will benefit GNA’s Shop with a Cop to get gifts for le ss fortunate kids this Christmas. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:422@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T230000 DTSTAMP:20170807T171342Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-crosby-friends/ SUMMARY:David Crosby and Friends DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nAt an age when many artists are slowing down\, David Crosby is speeding up!\nWhen Crosby released Croz in 2014\, it had been two decades since his last solo album. But in 2016\, only two years a fter that robust\, full-band effort\, the 75- year old returned with Light house\, an intimate\, stripped-down set that highlights Crosby’s instant ly recognizable voice\, incisive songwriting\, and incomparable guitar wor k.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Lights twinkle\, flicker\, blaze and sparkle throughout David Crosby’s finest solo album since his melancholy 1971 masterpiece ‘If I Could Only Remember My name’ “ – Rolling Stone\nNow on Sept 29th 2017 comes the new masterpiece Sky Trails. Produced by James Raymond\ , the album features a new collection of original songs including writing collaborations with Michael McDonald\, Becca Stevens &\; James Raymond as well as a re-imagining of a Joni Mitchell classic.\nTwo-time Rock and R oll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby\, Stills &\; N ash\, David Crosby\, is heading out on tour in Nov/Dec 2017. Joining him w ill be five exceptionally talented musical friends\, James Raymond on keys \, Mai Agan on bass\, Steve DiStanislao on drums\, Jeff Pevar on guitar an d Michelle Willis on keys and vocals.\nhe performing music from the soon t o be released new album Sky Trails alongside some of his best loved songs and greatest hits.\n-Shutter 16 (Review from The Westbury Theater May 23rd 2017)\nwww.davidcrosby.com https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDavidCrosby/ Twitter : @thedavidcrosby\n\n\n\n\nCrosby is in the midst of an incredibly creative and powerful period and on this\n\n\n\n\ntour\,\n\n\n\n\nwill be \n\n\n\n\n\n"David Crosby and his friends put on an awesome show. It was n ot full of glitz and glam\, no fancy laser light show or costume changes\, but it was packed with spot on quality\, superb harmonies and awesome mus icianship. Crosby’s voice was as smooth as it has ever been and he was w arm and charismatic."\n\n\n\n LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:406@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T233000 DTSTAMP:20171108T175518Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saint-motel/ SUMMARY:Saint Motel DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThe year before making their breakthrough with a mai nstage performance at Coachella and the chart topping single “My Type\, ” Saint Motel had planned to host an event of their own called “saintm otelevision”—a multimedia spectacular of music\, dance\, comedy\, art\ , and more that was shut down by authorities before it even took place. “That crazy mixture of worlds and ideas is something we’ve always grav itated toward\,” says front man A/J Jackson in reflecting on the origina l saintmotelevision. “We’ve always been fans of strange combinations\, and that glorious yet doomed event became a symbol of all that.” So whe n it came time to create their forthcoming full-length debut for Elektra\, the band reclaimed the name saintmotelevision and\, in the end\, dreamed up an album as magnificently kaleidoscopic as that mythic party itself.\nF eaturing production from the likes of Lars Stalfors (Cold War Kids) and Ti m Pagnotta (Walk The Moon)—as well as from Jackson\, in and around the b and’s own studio in downtown L.A.—saintmotelevision builds off 2014’ s My Type EP with a sound even more expansive and artfully genre-blurring. And with its effervescent melodies and shapeshifting grooves\, the album emerges as a beautifully alchemized piece of alt-pop\, every bit the “ch annel-surfing odyssey” its namesake was meant to be.\nLead single “Mov e” serves as saintmotelevision’s opening track\, a psych-rock-tinged d ancefloor anthem with a chorus so catchy that—during Saint Motel’s rau cous sets at summer festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo—audience me mbers instantly shouted along despite never having heard the song before. In the lyric video for “Move\,” Saint Motel have also unveiled their l atest undertaking as a decidedly visually-oriented group: the so-called “virtualizer\,” which combines 360° animation and virtual reality tec hnology that allows each viewer a chance to experience the music in a full y immersive manner.\nThroughout saintmotelevision\, the band transforms th eir infinite inspirations into songs that radiate an electric\, unabashed joy. On “Getaway\,” for instance\, Saint Motel shape their fascination with Donna Summers’ “I Feel Love” into a shimmering\, intensely cha rged pop number powered by massive piano riffs. With “Destroyer” (as i n “I don’t break hearts\, I destroy them”)\, the band echoes the sed uctive danger in the song’s lyrics by bringing in some fantastically tra shed-up horns a la Exile on Main St.–era Rolling Stones. Meanwhile\, on “Sweet Talk\,” Saint Motel channel Iggy Pop-inspired swagger into a st omp-and-clap-driven heavy-hitter destined for sing-along status.\nJust as inventive in its lyrical element\, saintmotelevision brilliantly twists to gether melancholy and levity in songs like “Local Long Distance Relation ship (LA2NY)” (a brightly wistful meditation on love in a social-media-c razed era and on being with “someone who’s physically there with you b ut mentally far away\,” according to Jackson). One of saintmotelevision ’s starkest moments\, “Born Again” calls on an L.A.-based gospel cho ir to help convey the track’s enigmatic message. ‘Born Again’ rides the line between two worlds\, so you can’t really tell which way to take it.” And on “For Elise\,” Saint Motel play on the mystery of Beetho ven’s immortal beloved by paying rhapsodic tribute to the legendary muse s behind songs like the Kinks’ “Lola” and Lou Reed’s “Walk on th e Wild Side.”\nPassion for eclecticism has always been at the heart of S aint Motel\, a band founded by Jackson and guitarist Aaron Sharp: film-sch ool classmates whose longtime friendship had its roots in a shared appreci ation of obscurist cinema and mutually adventurous musical tastes that inc lude everything from Imperial Teen to Beethoven’s 7th Symphony\, 2nd Mov ement. After bringing bass player Dak Lerdamornpong and drummer Greg Erwin into the fold\, the band released their debut EP ForPlay in 2009 and bega n hosting a series of “experiential concerts” with such themes as Zomb ie Prom and Judgment Day. “We played in half-pipes\, semi-trucks\, circu ses—pretty much anywhere we could\,” says Jackson. “We just wanted t o do what we could to push ourselves beyond our comfort zone\, and give pe ople some kind of big\, crazy experience whenever they came to see us.”\ nThanks in part to those one-of-a-kind live shows—and to their criticall y acclaimed\, independently released 2012 full-length debut Voyeur—Saint Motel steadily built up a devoted underground following throughout their early years. Releasing the My Type EP in summer 2014\, the band saw their fan base grow exponentially as the title track became a top 10 alternative radio smash\, with both the song and its companion video (directed by Jac kson himself) each collecting streaming figures in the tens of millions\, and counting.\nNow set for a fall headlining tour—with their past tours including support slots for Arctic Monkeys\, Imagine Dragons\, Band of Sku lls\, and Weezer —Saint Motel have discovered a new outlet for their bou ndary-breaking brand of artistry. With plans of creating virtual-reality-e nhanced videos for more tracks from saintmotelevision\, the band hopes to offer an even more immersive way to experience what Nylon recently referre d to as “a bright\, dreamy sound that transports listeners to another ti me and place.” “There’s essentially a new art form there\,” says J ackson of the virtualizer. “But it’s also like when you were younger a nd bought a new record and went home and put it on\, and you’d sit back and close your eyes and kind of enter the album. This is a whole new way t o do that\, where we’re letting people walk into the album and then just live inside it for a while.” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:417@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T233000 DTSTAMP:20170724T174449Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hollywood-undead/ SUMMARY:Hollywood Undead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:430@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171124T233000 DTSTAMP:20171005T165050Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/easton-corbin/ SUMMARY:Easton Corbin DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:423@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T233000 DTSTAMP:20170807T171749Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zoso-ultimate-led-zeppelin-exper ience/ SUMMARY:Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:436@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T233000 DTSTAMP:20170912T141320Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/spoon/ SUMMARY:Spoon DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nHot Thoughts\, Spoon’s 9th album\, is the bravest\ , most sonically inventive work of their career\, though keep in mind\, B ritt Daniel has already overseen a number of other reincarnations. With al l due respect to earlier efforts that have made the band both criticall y acclaimed and a commercial contender\, preconceptions about Spoon are about to be obliterated. That’s not to say Hot Thoughts doesn’t ha ve a requisite supply of infectious earworms — WE DIDN'T SAY THIS WAS A DIFFERENT BAND (though this is the first Spoon album with no acoustic guitar) — but there’s a lyrical bent that’s as carnal as it’s cra fty\, and a newfound sense of sonic exploration that results in the genre- smasher Spoon have flirted with in the past but not fully consummated.\nTh e ten songs on Hot Thoughts run the gamut from the kaleidoscopic openin g title track (as tone-setting as say\, “Dirty Mind” for the album i t commences) through the gargantuan stomp of “Do I Have To Talk You Into It” and ubiquitous wiry hooks of “Can I Sit Next To You" to the bi ttersweetness of “I Ain’t The One” and the deadpan swing of “Tear It Down” — less the telling of an apocalyptic vision and more what D aniel describes as a song about “empathy for strangers.”\nAmple recog nition should be tossed in the direction of Dave Fridmann\, whose wizard-l evel ingenuity has brought a diabolical sheen to the band’s swagger (th ere may be many great ways to occupy one’s time in Cassadaga\, New York \, but we do know that holing up at Fridmann’s studio to make a masterp iece is one of them).\nWithout question\, the prior works of Daniel\, dru mmer Jim Eno\, bassist Rob Pope and no-longer-a-secret weapon Alex Fisc hel have scaled some lofty heights (from 1996 debut LP Telephono\, 199 8’s A Series Of Sneaks\, 2001’s Girls Can Tell\, 2002’s Kill Th e Moonlight\, 2005’s recently reissued in deluxe 10th anniversary gran deur Gimme Fiction\, through the trifecta of U.S. Top 10 albums that was  Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007)\, Transference (2010) and They Want My Soul ( 2014)\, you’re talking about a winning streak that’s nothing short o f Mayweather-esque)\, but Hot Thoughts is a daring\, futuristic chapter in the Spoon story. Daniel’s spot in the pantheon of rock's genius song writers was established long ago—but with the crackling\, incandescent \, multi-dimensional backdrop conjured on Hot Thoughts\, the lines betwee n accessible and experimental become non-factors for once and all. It’ s pop as high art\, delivered with total confidence and focus. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:439@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T183000 DTSTAMP:20170916T021207Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wage-war/ SUMMARY:Wage War DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:453@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T233000 DTSTAMP:20171208T181836Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/action-bronson-blue-chips-7000-t our/ SUMMARY:Action Bronson - Blue Chips 7000 Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nA raunchy\, cylinder-shaped ginger of Eastern European ancestry might not be the first dude you'd peg for rap stardom\, but that's exactly the mantle Action Bronson is on the verge of possessing . Over the last few years\, the 28-year old Queens native has become one o f hip-hop's most charismatic and colorful new characters\, thanks to his w icked sense of humor\, a buffet of impressive releases and the rare knack for updating cherished East Coast aesthetics into indisputably modern musi c.\nIn 2011\, The New York Times hailed Bronson as “one of the most prom ising prospects in New York hip-hop.” That formidable potential is now b eing realized. When Bronson gleefully tossed slabs of meat from Peter Luge r’s famed steakhouse into a wild-ass crowd at the Music Hall of Williams burg\, the mosh pit of skaters\, knuckleheads\, rap purists and young wome n was evidence of his ever-widening appeal.\nBorn Ariyan Arslani\, Bronson grew up in Forest Hills\, Queens\, the son of an Albanian immigrant fathe r and a Jewish mother from Brooklyn. He was an only child\, but the popula tion of the two-bedroom apartment swelled to as many as 13 inhabitants due to cousins\, aunts\, uncles and refuges from ethnic strife in Kosovo.\nIt was in the family restaurant that Bronson developed his enduring fascinat ion with quality eating. After studying in the Art Institute of New York ’s culinary program\, he took jobs ranging from busboy to sous chef. Con sequently\, songs in his discography often read like menu items: “Roaste d Bone Marrow\,” “Pouches of Tuna\,” “Jerk Chicken\,” “Ceviche .” Rolling Stone\, appreciating the theme\, described Bronson’s music as “the ultimate in comfort food\, with a contemporary twist.”\nWhile Bronson was a ravenous musical connoisseur who grew up admiring artists li ke Kool G. Rap\, Cam’ron and Mobb Deep\, he never contemplated rapping h imself. But a few years back\, he penned a satirical song over a Southern beat CD and the results were improbably impressive. With an oversized pers onality\, intricate wordplay and the cagy charm of an outer-borough\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nstriver\, he was a natural. And after a broken leg forced him out o f the kitchen\, Bronson began writing seriously. In 2007\, joined with May hem Lauren and Jay Steele to release the Last of a Dyin’ Breed: Volume 1 mixtape under the collective name “The Outdoorsmen.”\nBronson’s ins istent delivery and penchant for flamboyant phraseology initially drew som e comparisons to other rappers\, but he has long since matured beyond such superficialities. In 2011 alone\, he released Bon Appetit....Bitch!\, The Program EP\, Dr. Lecter and Well Done. 2012 introduced collaborations wit h artists like Earl Sweatshirt\, Riff Raff and SpaceGhostPurp\, as well as Blue Chips\, the brilliant street album produced by Party Supplies. In aw arding the effort a lofty 8.1\, Pitchfork called Bronson “one of the mos t hilarious and creative writers in rap” who savagely captured the essen ce of New York’s seedy soul: “It is what a Weegee photograph would loo k like now.”\nIn August of 2012\, Bronson signed with Vice/Warner Bros R ecords. With the leading youth media company's multi-platform power now ba cking him\, forthcoming projects like Rare Chandeliers with Alchemist\, Sa ab Story with Harry Fraud and Blue Chips 2 will find countless new listene rs. His debut LP on Vice/Warner Bros. Music is scheduled for 2013. For Act ion Bronson\, this accelerating rise to greatness may just persuade him to put off “laying back\, eating poutine” for a little while longer.\n-- -\n After extensive national and international touring in 2014\, Bronson r eleased his debut studio album Mr. Wonderful in March 2015. The work recei ved critical acclaim from Rolling Stone\, Pitchfork\, and more\, debuting at #7 on the Billboard 200. To date\, the four album singles racked up a c ool 45m plays on Soundcloud alone. Mr. Wonderful boasts an all-star cast\, from features by Chance The Rapper to production by greats like Mark Rons on\, 40\, Statik Selektah\, and The Alchemist. Living up to the hype\, SPI N says of the project\, “It's the rare rap album that actually rewards i ts mixtape following.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn March 2016\, Bronson powe rfully continued his meteoric rise with the cable television premiere of F *ck\, That’s Delicious. As host of the series\, Bronson plays the rap ga me’s Anthony Bourdain\, marrying his passion for food and music. Each ep isode is nothing short of an immersive culinary adventure documenting Bron son’s globe-trotting lifestyle and exquisite palette. F*ck\, That’s De licious debuted on Munchies\, Vice’s food online food channel in May 201 4. Driven by Bronson’s unparalleled wit\, charisma\, and authenticity\, the series quickly became a fan favorite\, generating tens of millions of YouTube views. The explosive popularity of F*ck\, That’s Delicious was u ndeniable and it was ordered to series on Viceland\, Vice Media’s\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nnew cable network\, as a premier flagship network program in ea rly 2016. Since the series premier this spring\, F*ck\, That’s Delicious keeps on trucking – its continued popularity and draw has it renewed fo r a second season to air later this fall.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince proving h is chops as a host and entertainer\, Bronson is set to take the reins and add a new twist to the massively popular\, cult favorite TV show Ancient A liens. With a nod to the classic Mystery Science Theater 3000\, the new se ries entitled Travelling the Stars: Ancient Aliens with Action Bronson was also adopted by Viceland. On the show\, Bronson combines two of his favor ite things: watching Ancient Aliens and smoking weed along with insightful and often ridiculous commentary. Bronson will host the first season along with special guest friends such as Tyler\, The Creator\, Schoolboy Q\, To o Short\, Earl Sweatshirt\, and Eric Andre to name a few.\nIn March 2016\, Bronson announced that he would be releasing his own cookbook\, titled Fu ck\, That's Delicious: An Annotated Guide to Eating Well with Abrams Publi shing\, stirring excitement throughout the hip-hop and culinary worlds. Th e book is currently being written and is schedule for release in fall 2017 .\nWhile the name Action Bronson might be new to some\, he’s been shakin g up the worlds of food and music\, two massively powerful New York City i nstitutions\, for years. But this is just the beginning for the Bronsolin ̃o. Whether he’s grilling octopus with Seth Meyers\, hanging out with h is celebrity chef friends like Mario Batali\, or performing at music festi vals around the world\, Bronson is determined to make his mark.\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:434@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T190000 DTSTAMP:20171129T205146Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/scotty-mccreery/ SUMMARY:Scotty McCreery DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nScotty McCreery burst onto the national music scene in 2011 at age 17\, quickly establishing himself as one of country m usic’s hottest new stars. Now in his early twenties\, the talented singe r/songwriter has album sales approaching 3 million\, and received both Pla tinum and Gold album certifications\, debuted three consecutive albums at No. 1 on a Billboard chart\, and achieved one Gold and three Platinum-cert ified singles as well as two Top Ten hits. McCreery has toured with Brad P aisley and Rascal Flatts\, headlined his own tours\, earned industry and f an accolades\, and was named “Best American Idol” by the readers of Th e Los Angeles Times and “Country Music’s Sexiest Man” by the readers of NASH Country Weekly Magazine. He has amassed more than three million f ollowers on Facebook and Twitter\, and received more than 150 million YouT ube views. And with the release of his first book Go Big or Go Home: The J ourney Toward the Dream in 2016\, he can also add add the title of author to his resume.\nHis deep voice and irresistible sound create a perfect ble nd of contemporary and traditional country. With more than 400 live shows under his belt across the U.S.\, Canada\, the Philippines and the Caribbea n\, McCreery has quickly become a crowd favorite appealing to all ages. Hi s loyal fans – the McCreerians – are among the most dedicated and enth usiastic in the country music world.\nAfter winning Season Ten of “Ameri can Idol” and capturing the hearts of millions of television viewers bot h nationwide and overseas\, McCreery released his debut album\, which was the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011. Indeed\, he became the youngest man and first country music artist in history to h ave his first album debut atop the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums char t.\nThat album\, Clear as Day\, was certified Platinum for sales of one mi llion units in just thirteen weeks\, and the first two singles from that a lbum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(“I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble with Girls ”) have also since been certified Platinum. He won the New Artist of the Year Award at both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and the Amer ican Country Awards in 2011\, and received the CMT Music Award for the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year for “The Trouble with Girls” i n 2012. That same year\, his Christmas album\, Christmas with Scotty McCre ery\, was released. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Holiday Album s chart and was quickly certified Gold.\nHis sophomore album\, See You Ton ight\, was released in October 2013 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. He co- wrote five songs on the album\, including the first single\, "See You Tonight\," which was certified Platinum and becam e his first Top Ten hit. The song would go on to earn McCreery his first B MI Award for writing one of the “Top 50 Country Music Songs of 2015.” The music video for “See You Tonight” spent an impressive 11 weeks at No. 1 on GAC’s “Top 20 Countdown.” The album received rave reviews f rom media outlets ranging from Rolling Stone and People to “Entertainmen t Tonight” and The Los Angeles Times. Soon after its release\, he won th e Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2013 American Country Awards. Around th e time he turned 21 in 2014\, “Feelin’ It” became his second consecu tive Top Ten hit. The single was later certified Gold in 2015. That same y ear\, McCreery released his fan-favorite single “Southern Belle” with an accompanying music video that quickly topped GAC’s “Top 20 Countdow n.”\nThough he is often featured on “Best Dressed Lists” when he wal ks on the Red Carpet at award shows and events\, McCreery returns to being a typical “guy next door” when he is not in the limelight. After winn ing “American Idol” in 2011\, the gifted performer returned to his loc al high school\, where he also resumed his position as pitcher on the scho ol’s baseball team. After graduating high school in 2012\, he enrolled a t his beloved North Carolina State University\, attending classes while\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nbalancing his active performing and recording career. An avid s ports fan and outdoorsman\, he can often be found playing golf or watching sporting events around the country as he tours. A proponent of giving bac k\, McCreery has supported a host of charitable causes including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital\, The 12.14 Foundation\, World Vision\, MLB RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities)\, The Opry Trust Fund\, and a var iety of organizations in his native North Carolina.\nMcCreery released his first book\, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream\, in May 201 6. In the book\, which he calls a “travelogue – not an autobiography\, ” the talented performer shares stories from his life and lessons learne d along the way. Stories range from his life-altering discovery of his mus ical hero Elvis Presley at age 5\, to a behind-the-scenes account of his “American Idol” days\, to the scary night when he was robbed at gunpoi nt\, to the establishment of his country music career and more. Throughout the book\, he emphasizes the importance of his faith\, family and friends in keeping him grounded and normal in the midst of a career in the entert ainment industry. As he says in Go Big or Go Home\, “God gave me a voice \, and America gave me a chance.”\nIn-between concert dates\, McCreery i s writing songs and working on his highly anticipated next album which he hopes to release later this year. The album is being produced by Frank Rog ers.\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:455@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171226T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171226T200000 DTSTAMP:20171017T170157Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/snails-shell-tour/ SUMMARY:Snails - The Shell Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:437@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171227T233000 DTSTAMP:20170926T165700Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-4/ SUMMARY:Clutch Psychic Warfare World Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:441@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T233000 DTSTAMP:20171212T180519Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-tribute-sublime-4/ SUMMARY:Badfish "A Tribute To Sublime" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:451@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T233000 DTSTAMP:20171010T203848Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-label-society/ SUMMARY:Black Label Society DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n\nBlack Label Society bandleader Zakk Wylde wi elds his guitar like a Viking weapon\, bashing out thick riffage and squee zing out expressive squeals as if the glory of his Berserker brotherhood d epends upon every single note\, which of course\, it does.\nCharismatic be ast and consummate showman\, Wylde puts his massive heart and earnest soul on display with unbridled\, unchained\, animalistic passion in Black Labe l Society\, whether it’s a crushingly heavy blues-rock barnstormer or a piano-driven ode to a fallen brother. Each Black Label Society album is an other opportunity to top the one before it\, but like AC/DC or The Rolling Stones\, BLS isn’t here to reinvent the wheel. If it ain’t broke\, do n’t fix it. It’s a brand we can trust.\nMighty missives like “Damn t he Flood\,” “In This River\,” “Stillborn\,” “My Dying Time\, ” “Queen of Sorrow\,” and “Blood is Thicker Than Water” have ama ssed millions of downloads and streams. They are the soundtracks to sweat soaked revelry\, jubilant evenings that descend into bewildering mornings\ , and adrenaline fueled sports.\nGrimmest Hits \, the band’s tenth full- length studio album and follow-up to Billboard Top 5 entries Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014) and Order of the Black (2010)\, Black Label Socie ty submit new anthems like radio single “Room of Nightmares\,” the blu esy “Seasons of Falter\,” and Southern-fried “The Day That Heaven Ha d Gone Away” to the BLS faithful\; 12 unstoppable tracks to add to that lifestyle soundtrack.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile members of esteemed rock and metal institutions like Alice In Chains\, Metallica\, Type O Negative\, Cl utch\, Danzig\, and Megadeth have passed through the band’s ranks\, Blac k Label Society has consistently been defined by Wylde’s unmistakable vo ice and signature guitar sound and the steady rumble of bassist John DeSer vio. BLS is rounded out\, in the studio and onstage\, by guitarist Dario L orina (since 2013) and powerhouse drummer Jeff Fabb (since 2012).\nThis is as much a band as it is a symbol of strength\, honor\, commitment\, and d iehard “society\,” as evidenced by the legions of supporters who proud ly donned the Black Label Society colors years before motorcycle culture w as back in fashion.\nBlack Label Society are vigilant keepers of the hard rock n’ roll flame\, protecting its sonic characteristics and vibe while engaging in reverent study of its chief architects. Given that Wylde’s kids’ are named Hayley Rae\, Jesse John Michael (named after his Godfath er\, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne)\, Hendrix Halen\, and Sabbath Page\ , it’s clear that he takes his study of rock n’ roll’s greats very s eriously.\nTo many\, Wylde is synonymous with pinch harmonics as much as C huck Berry dreamt up the duck walk. Zakk’s signature Les Paul Bullseye g uitar hangs in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. His infamous leather bellb ottoms hang in the Grammy Museum. His handprints are on Hollywood’s Rock Walk of Fame. He’s performed the National Anthem at major sporting even ts. He wrote the 2013 Major League Baseball theme for ESPN. He even moment arily joined Axl Rose\, Slash\, and Duff in Guns N’ Roses. He is a playa ble character in the Guitar Hero games.\nA lifelong disciple of Black Sabb ath and the longest serving guitar-shredder for the Ozzman himself\, Wylde co-wrote modern Ozzy Osbourne classics like “No More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nT ears\,” “Mama I’m Coming Home\,” “Road to Nowhere\,” and “Mi racle Man.” Together with Ozzy bassist Blasko and drummer Joey Castillo (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age)\, Wylde pays faithful tribute to the forefath ers of metal as frontman for Zakk Sabbath.\nBefore he graced the cover of every meaningful guitar magazine on the planet\, Zakk Wylde was a kid in N ew Jersey who picked up his instrument before he’d even hit high school. He was still a teenager when he got his demo tape into Ozzy’s hands. To gether with the man he affectionately calls “the Boss” (and whose wife and manager\, Sharon\, he calls “Mom”)\, Wylde was part of the bigges t selling album of the legendary Black Sabbath singer’s solo career\, No More Tears \, as well as the double-platinum Ozzmosis \, and earned a Gra mmy for the live recording of “I Don’t Want to Change the World.”\nO ne part invading horde and all parts traveling carnival party\, Black Labe l Society traverses the world powered by caffeine and cacophony. BLS engag es and inspires audiences everywhere they go\, on every radio dial they bu rn\, inviting all comers to join in and participate in their brotherhood a nd sisterhood of hard rock and vigor.\nNow ten studio albums deep\, with s olo records\, Ozzy shows\, and Zakk Sabbath tours all kicking ass simultan eously\, Black Label Society rides ever forward\, fist held high.\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:454@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T233000 DTSTAMP:20171017T165924Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rebelution-winter-greens-tour-20 18/ SUMMARY:Rebelution - Winter Greens Tour 2018 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:450@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180112T233000 DTSTAMP:20171222T184456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ja-rule-2/ SUMMARY:Ja Rule DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:445@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T233000 DTSTAMP:20171103T152049Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/walk-the-moon/ SUMMARY:Walk The Moon DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nOhio’s WALK THE MOON have been captivating audienc es with their energetic live shows for the better part of a decade.  The band first made a name for themselves by touring relentlessly in support o f their self-titled debut\, which featured the indie classic “Anna Sun. ”  The alt-rock-pop quartet were then catapulted into the spotlight whe n 2014’s “Shut Up and Dance” became a multi-platinum global smash\, crossing sonic barriers to top three different Billboard charts.  After t wo years of performing countless sold out shows in twenty five countries a cross five continents\, the band returned to the studio to craft their thi rd major label release\, 2017’s What If Nothing. The new album shows the band simultaneously at their most epic and their must vulnerable\, a d aring step forward both musically and lyrically.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:449@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180120T230000 DTSTAMP:20171009T171457Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/henry-rollins-2/ SUMMARY:Henry Rollins DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFor many years\, Henry Rollins has used his camera t o document his travels around the world. Join Henry for an intimate evenin g as he tells the stories behind the photos he’s taken\, from Baghdad to Timbuktu. \nRollins will present a special performance drawing on experie nces and his vast archive of photographs. “For many years\, I have docum ented my travels all over the world with a camera. Not always easy but alw ays worth it. Many of the photos have a stories behind them. Now and then\ , I gather several images\, show them to an audience and tell those storie s.”\nAs a keen photographer\, he will be bringing stories from travel al l over the world\, including the Middle East\, Africa\, Central Asia\, Sou th America and Antarctica. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:468@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T233000 DTSTAMP:20171206T232314Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sleeping-sirens-gossip-world-tou r-2018/ SUMMARY:Sleeping With Sirens - Gossip World Tour 2018 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:459@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T233000 DTSTAMP:20171212T175554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/granger-smith/ SUMMARY:Granger Smith DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:448@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T230000 DTSTAMP:20171009T171753Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/three-dog-night/ SUMMARY:Three Dog Night DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nLegendary music icons\, THREE DOG NIGHT\, cele brating nearly 5 decades\, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974\, no other group achieved more top 10 hits\, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than T HREE DOG NIGHT.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT hits wind through the fabric of pop cultu re today\, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out\, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures -- songs like “Mama Told M e (Not To Come)”\, “Joy to the World”\, “Black and White”\, “S hambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize TH REE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.\nThis Grammy-nominated band is no t content resting on its legacy alone. Always working to expand its audien ce\, THREE DOG NIGHT has embraced and been embraced by 21st century music technology. New and existing fans buy THREE DOG NIGHT’s music on iTunes as well as at record stores. In fact\, releases from this decade alone hav e sold well over a million copies.\nRecently\, THREE DOG NIGHT began addin g new songs to its arsenal by releasing its first double-A sided single in nearly 25 years. The blistering performance of "Heart Of Blues" and the t imely\, beautiful a-cappella ballad "Prayer of the Children” are availab le online at iTunes\, Amazon.com and other digital retailers as well as th rough the official band website (www.threedognight.com).\nTHREE DOG NIGHT also pushed boundaries by recording with the London Symphony Orchestra\, g iving fans new and old a chance to experience its dynamic performances of the hits as well as several new songs. The project\, recorded at the famou s Abbey Road studios in London and released to coincide with the band’s 35th Anniversary\, added exciting new orchestral arrangements to THREE DOG NIGHT’s signature sound.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive\, yea r-round touring schedule of over 70 dates a year. The hit filled concerts are performed for generation-spanning audiences by Danny Hutton (founder/l ead vocalist) and Michael Allsup (guitar)\, Paul Kingery (bass/vocals)\, P at Bautz (drums)\, Howard Laravea (keyboards) and David Morgan (vocals). T he band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the out back who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights\; the coldest b eing a “three dog night”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoasting chart and sales record s that are virtually unmatched in popular music\, THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 c onsecutive Top 40 hits\, including 3 #1 singles\, 11 Top 10’s\, 18 strai ght Top 20’s\, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop\, ro ck and country). Its records continue to sell around the world\, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan\, Canada\, Holland\, England\, G ermany\, Spain and elsewhere. Tens of millions of THREE DOG NIGHT records have been sold through the years.\nTHREE DOG NIGHT recorded the music of t he best (and mostly undiscovered) new songwriters of that time including H arry Nilsson\, Randy Newman\, Elton John\, Laura Nyro\, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others. The group’s eclectic taste\, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique\, distinctive and ap pealing style\, resulted in THREE DOG NIGHT dominating the charts for year s.\nNow\, marking nearly 50 years on the road\, THREE DOG NIGHT continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres \, performing arts centers\, fairs\, festivals\, corporate events\, and ca sinos. Since 1986\, the band has performed over 2\,200 shows including two Super Bowls.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:473@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T233000 DTSTAMP:20180214T211945Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steve-aoki/ SUMMARY:Steve Aoki DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:489@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T220000 DTSTAMP:20180202T185037Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hot-99-1-listeners-choice-awards / SUMMARY:Hot 99.1 Listeners Choice Awards DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:479@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T233000 DTSTAMP:20180131T205009Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fetty-wap/ SUMMARY:Fetty Wap DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:477@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T233000 DTSTAMP:20180219T163557Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/john-valby-dr-dirty-2/ SUMMARY:John Valby "Dr. Dirty" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:470@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T233000 DTSTAMP:20171205T205650Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dropkick-murphys-2/ SUMMARY:Dropkick Murphys DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \, 12207\, Unite d States GEO:42.6499781;-73.7562016 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Albany Capital Center:g eo:42.6499781,-73.7562016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:488@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T230000 DTSTAMP:20180221T184616Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wgnas-2nd-annual-heartstrings-ho pe-show-benefit-st-judes-featuring-luke-combs/ SUMMARY:WGNA’s 2nd Annual Heartstrings For Hope Show to benefit St. Judes Featuring: Luke Combs. THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT\, THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS T HE DAY OF SHOW. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:476@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T233000 DTSTAMP:20180214T161456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/insane-clown-posse-x-attila/ SUMMARY:Insane Clown Posse x Attila DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:494@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T233000 DTSTAMP:20180212T182029Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eli-young-band/ SUMMARY:Eli Young Band DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:478@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T230000 DTSTAMP:20180123T173156Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mike-gordon-3/ SUMMARY:Mike Gordon DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:444@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T233000 DTSTAMP:20180302T171943Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/judah-lion-going-mars-tour/ SUMMARY:Judah & The Lion - Going To Mars Tour DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\nYears before forming one of Nashville's most g enre-bending bands\, the members of Judah &\; the Lion grew up in separ ate corners of the U.S.\, listening to every type of music that came their way. They loved it all: the twang of folk\, the beat of hip-hop\, the dri ve of rock &\; roll\, the punch of pop. Later\, after college brought a ll four musicians to Tennessee\, it only made sense to combine those diffe rent backgrounds — and different sounds — together.\nWith their second full-length album Folk Hop N Roll\, the guys shine a light on the place w here their influences overlap. It's a wide-ranging sound\, with fuzz bass\ , hip-hop percussion\, distorted banjo riffs\, and super-sized melodies al l stirred into the same mixing pot.\n"There's no boundaries\," says front man Judah Akers\, who shares the band's lineup with drummer Spencer Cross\ , mandolin player Brian Macdonald\, and banjo wiz Nate Zuercher. "We wante d to make something raw\, something with attitude. We all grew up loving t hese hip-hop beats\, so why not make an album that has the grit of Run DMC or Beastie Boys\, along with all the folk instruments that we play?"\nLik e Kids These Days — the band's debut record\, which climbed to number fo ur on the Billboard Folk Chart and number two on the genre-wide Heatseeker s chart after its release in September 2014 — Folk Hop N Roll was produc ed by award winner Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell\, Sturgill Simpson\, Chris Stap leton). Cobb captured the band's new songs in a series of quick\, inspired takes\, aiming for performances that sounded real and raw rather than pol ished and perfect. Everything was done in just two weeks. The goal was to fuel the album with the same electricity that fills the band's live show.\ nAn independent band whose success has arrived not on the back of some big budget major label\, but through the band's own touring\, Judah &\; th e Lion have built a large\, loyal fanbase on the road. They played 150 sho ws in 2015 alone\, stretching their gigs all across America and Scandinavi a. Along the way\, they shared stages with artists like Mat Kearney\, Drew Holcomb\, and Ben Rector. That sort of drive — the commitment to chasin g down their dreams\, one encore at a time — also fuels the lyrics that appear on Folk Hop N Roll\, a record whose songs spin stories of struggle\ , triumph\, and all points in between.\n"This record was made for the live show\," Akers promises. "Our shows are all about the experience we share with our fans. We know that people work everyday jobs or go to school\, an d they're dealing with life\, and yet they're still choosing to spend the night with us. We don't take that lightly. We give them an experience. We throw an absolute rage. And all the songs were made with that in mind. The y're fun\, carefree\, and youthful\, and we live our lives that way\, too. "\nAnthemic and wildly creative\, Folk Hop N Roll is unlike anything else in modern music. It's a rule- breaking record\, with Judah &\; the Lion creating a sound that belongs entirely to them. From the earthy stomp of roots music to the bold bounce of hip-hop\, Folk Hop N Roll casts a wide n et\, proof that Judah &\; the Lion — who are now four releases into t heir career — have developed quite the roar.\nJudah &\; the Lion foll owed the release of Folk Hop N Roll with a massive tour spanning most of 2 016. Late in the year\, after being named iHeartRadio’s Artist on the Ve rge\, their single “Take It All Back” began to climb the ranks at Alte rnative Radio\, eventually culminating in a three week stint in the #1 spo t to kick off 2017. In tandem with their first #1 song\, Judah &\; the Lion also kicked off a tour as support for Twenty One Pilots which brought them to arenas all across the US.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by how their genr e-blending style was connecting with fans\, Judah &\; the Lion headed b ack into the studio in early 2017 to record 4 brand new songs dubbed the G oing to Mars Collection\, which\, when combined with Folk Hop N Roll\, mak e up Folk Hop N Roll Deluxe. In support of the Deluxe Edition\, the band e mbarked on The Going to Mars Tour this Spring and Fall – taking them on their biggest headlining run to date. In between\, they hit the road for s elect dates with Kaleo and hit amphitheaters this summer with Jimmy Eat Wo rld and Incubus.\nThe rebooted version of the album includes the band’s follow up to “Take It All Back\,” the equally high energy and anthemic “Suit and Jacket” which debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this September and is currently Top 5 at Alternative Radio. With no intention of slowing down anytime soon\, Judah &\; the Lion will embark on yet another massi ve headlining run in 2018!\n\n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:461@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T233000 DTSTAMP:20171128T165623Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/miguel/ SUMMARY:Miguel DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:475@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T233000 DTSTAMP:20171213T174049Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/knuckle-puck/ SUMMARY:Knuckle Puck DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:460@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T233000 DTSTAMP:20171113T181309Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noise-presents-pop-evil-music-wo rds-tour/ SUMMARY:The Noise Presents: POP EVIL: Music Over Words Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:471@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180318T233000 DTSTAMP:20180209T173334Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ty-dolla-ign-dont-judge-tour/ SUMMARY:Ty Dolla $ign Don't Judge Me Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:447@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T233000 DTSTAMP:20171002T171112Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kathleen-madigan/ SUMMARY:Kathleen Madigan DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFor 28 years\, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been to uring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials an d performances on every late night show ever made. From 25 appearances on the Tonight Show and multiple appearances on Letterman and Conan to recent ly riding around with Jerry Seinfeld in his internet series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee\," Madigan is still having a blast and selling out the aters across the country. \nHer most recent special "Bothering Jesus" is her fifth hour long standup special and will be her third special to be av ailable on Netflix. "I love working with them. They're the young people. N etwork TV will need to adapt quickly to even have a chance to stay in the game. Netflix gets it and makes it so easy for us.  Instead of it being a battle of content and rules\, it's just fun. What it's supposed to be\," she says.  \nSo how is it\, the Detroit Free Press asks\, "that Madigan h as yet to be cast as the wise cracking a) best friend b) office worker or c) martini-swilling mother-in-law in any of countless sitcoms? We're think ing it's because she's so irreplaceable on the stage. She's described as t he funniest woman doing stand-up right now but no gender qualifier is nece ssary. Along with Lewis Black\, Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan\, she's one o f the funniest stand-up comedians of her generation." \n"I just want to t ell jokes. I didn't start doing open mic to become an actor on a sitcom or in a TV commercial. Those things never ever crossed my mind\," Madigan sa ys. "For a few of us working\, telling jokes was our main goal. I don't ha ve any more goals. Can't you ever have a goal\, reach it and enjoy it? Our society is being driven by type-A lunatics who say you have to set more g oals. Well maybe they do but we all don't. Have a seat\, grab a drink and enjoy the fact you made it to the goal. Maybe that's the Irish in me talki ng though."\nMadigan has performed internationally at festivals in theater s in Ireland\, England\, Hong Kong\, Australia and has filmed six Montreal Gala Shows at the Montreal Comedy Festival for CBC TV. "I never realized how middle America I am until performing overseas. It all works but needs some tweaking when the crowd isn't all Americans. It's a good challenge an d made me a better comedian." \nShe's won the American Comedy Award for " Best Female Comedian" and the Phyllis Diller award for "Best Female Comedi an." She has written and produced for Lewis Black's "Root of All Evil" on Comedy Central and done multiple USO tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. "The U SO shows are the best. Trust me\, no crowd is as appreciative and fired up to see any entertainer. I'm glad I have the chance because God knows I do n't wanna have to do their job!" \nMadigan is an advocate and fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis and Autism. \nOriginally from St. Louis\, Missouri\, she splits her time between the road\, LA and her Ozark home in Missouri. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:458@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T230000 DTSTAMP:20180108T201510Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/colin-quinn/ SUMMARY:Colin Quinn DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:452@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T230000 DTSTAMP:20171116T171959Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robin-trower-3/ SUMMARY:Robin Trower DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:463@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T233000 DTSTAMP:20180328T205108Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kayzo/ SUMMARY:KAYZOCANCELED. 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DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:482@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T233000 DTSTAMP:20180118T203030Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/between-the-buried-and-me/ SUMMARY:Between The Buried and Me & The Dear Hunter DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:467@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T233000 DTSTAMP:20180322T155423Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fozzy/ SUMMARY:Fozzy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:481@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T233000 DTSTAMP:20180402T164434Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckethead/ SUMMARY:Buckethead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:443@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180406T230000 DTSTAMP:20170919T164353Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/suicidegirls-blackheart-burlesqu e/ SUMMARY:SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:497@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T233000 DTSTAMP:20180307T023939Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/schism-tribute-tool/ SUMMARY:Schism - A Tribute To Tool DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:485@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T233000 DTSTAMP:20180409T201813Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/moriah-formica/ SUMMARY:Moriah Formica DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:498@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T233000 DTSTAMP:20180403T163202Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tekashi69/ SUMMARY:Tekashi69 THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. 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DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:490@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T233000 DTSTAMP:20180406T160223Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-cadillac-three/ SUMMARY:The Cadillac Three DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:456@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T233000 DTSTAMP:20171102T184321Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-mountain-goats/ SUMMARY:The Mountain Goats DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:462@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T233000 DTSTAMP:20180108T201550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dweezil-zappa-choice-cuts/ SUMMARY:Dweezil Zappa "Choice Cuts" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:409@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T233000 DTSTAMP:20170710T183032Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kamelot/ SUMMARY:Kamelot DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nThomas Youngblood and drummer Richard Warner founded KAMELOT in Tampa\, Florida back in 1992. In 1994 the band signed a deal w ith Noise Records\, and the release of the debut Eternity followed in Augu st of the next year. The press praised the album as one of most promising debuts of all time. In 1996 the successor Dominion hit the stores\, an opu s that was even more diverse and varied than the debut. Then in 1997\, dru mmer Warner as well as singer Mark Vanderbilt had to be replaced. KAMELOT found more than just mere substitutes in Casey Grillo and former Conceptio n singer Khan\, who had already joined the band during the production of t he third album\, Siege Perilous. The new line-up undertook an extensive to ur of Europe during the fall of the same year\, only to return to the Gate Studio in Wolfsburg twelve months later to produce their fourth studio ef fort\, The Fourth Legacy. The summer of 2000 brought the New Allegiance To ur through Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, Belgium\, I taly\, Greece and Spain\, during which the recordings for KAMELOT’s firs t live album The Expedition were made.\nOnly a few months later the band p resented their fifth album entitled Karma\, which took Khan\, Youngblood\, Grillo and Barry on yet another European tour. Epica arrived in 2003 and combined all the fortes of the previous productions with new ideas and maj estic sounds\, followed by another tour as headliners in Europe\, Japan\, Mexico and the US\, as well many top festival appearances.\nThe Black Halo added another exciting and epic chapter to the band’s brilliant history . The continuation of their Faustus adaptation about the battle between go od and evil that began on the predecessor album\, Epica\, again combined J ohann Wolfgang von Goethe’s opus with the band’s own experiences and v iews.\nKAMELOT’s video ‘The Haunting’ and ‘March of Mephisto’ be came huge hits on YouTube and prompted the band to launch their own YouTub e channel\, aptly titled KamTV. KamTV’s initial launch hurled the band i nto YouTube’s top 10 music channels and #1 Metal Channel\, transcending all genres. With the release of The Black Halo\, KAMELOT started on a head liner tour in Europe\, North American\, Japan and Brazil\, with countless festivals around the globe.\nFollowing the hugely successful album\, KAMEL OT released their first live DVD\, called One Cold Winter’s Night\, dire cted by the well known film company Revolver Films and world-renowned dire ctor\, Patric Ullaeus. The DVD was heralded by the press and fans alike an d set a new standard for DVDs in the genre. Subsequently\, KAMELOT present ed themselves more sinister and soulful on Ghost Opera (2007) and Poetry F or The Poisoned (2010)\, but have now returned to the melodic aspects of t heir multi-layered sound with their new vocalist Tommy Karevik and the alb um\, Silverthorn.\nSilverthorn\, went directly to the top\, debuting at th e #1 position on Amazon’s Heavy Metal Chart! Along with this amazing acc omplishment\, KAMELOT also impacted major charts in other categories inclu ding the #9 position on Billboard’s Hard Rock Chart\, #24 on the Rock Ch arts\, #79 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart\, as well as appearing on multip le international charts. Silverthorn was released on October 30th in North America\, October 26th in Germany\, and October 29th in the rest of Europ e via Steamhammer/SPV. The CD marked the band’s first release with new s inger\, Tommy Karevik. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:493@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T233000 DTSTAMP:20180206T174106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/govt-mule-2/ SUMMARY:Gov't Mule DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:484@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180427T230000 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States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:466@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T230000 DTSTAMP:20180116T173517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brandi-carlile-2/ SUMMARY:Brandi Carlile DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:500@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T233000 DTSTAMP:20180228T181144Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sevendust/ SUMMARY:Sevendust DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:491@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T233000 DTSTAMP:20180429T014131Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slushii/ SUMMARY:Slushii DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:501@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T233000 DTSTAMP:20180228T175050Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bouncing-souls-2/ SUMMARY:The Bouncing Souls DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:495@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T233000 DTSTAMP:20180212T182424Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bullet-for-my-valentine/ SUMMARY:Bullet For My Valentine DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:465@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T233000 DTSTAMP:20180511T021357Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/montgomery-gentry-2/ SUMMARY:Montgomery Gentry DESCRIPTION:“In the interest of the safety of fans\, crew\, venue staff\, and the band\, Montgomery Gentry and Upstate Concert Hall have agreed to postpone tomorrow’s (3/2) show to May 17th. All tickets purchased for  tomorrow’s show will be honored on the new date\, and refunds for tho se who cannot attend on May 17th will be available at the point of purcha se. Stay safe friends!” LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:483@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T233000 DTSTAMP:20180518T024640Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blackberry-smoke-3/ SUMMARY:Blackberry Smoke POSTPONED until 12/08/18. All tickets purchased fo r the original date will be honored. DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nRegrettably we (Blackberry Smoke) have to postpone our show Saturday May 19th at The Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park\, NY.  As you know\, we take not being able to perform a show very seriousl y.  We would never consider doing it unless the consequences truly warran t that decision.  In this case there is unfortunately a family emergency.   We only want to put on the best show for all of our fans.  We sincerel y apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to getting back to both of these great venues to play for you in December.  The rescheduled date s will be:  \nDecember 8th at Upstate Concert Hall Clifton Park\, NY\n  \nAll tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date and refunds availa ble at point of purchase. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:503@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T233000 DTSTAMP:20180521T155131Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-front-bottoms-2/ SUMMARY:The Front Bottoms THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF SHOW! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:486@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T233000 DTSTAMP:20180129T181211Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primus-mastodon/ SUMMARY:Primus & Mastodon DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:504@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T233000 DTSTAMP:20180324T150054Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/evening-brockhampton-stereo-spir it-tour/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: Brockhampton - Stereo Spirit TourSOLD OUT! There w ill be no tickets day of show. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:431@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180526T233000 DTSTAMP:20170824T161529Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hammerfall/ SUMMARY:Hammerfall DESCRIPTION:BIOGRAPHY\nFormed in Göteborg\, Sweden\, in 1993 by guitarist Oscar Dronjak. Early line-ups included members from In Flames and Dark Tra nquillity\, most notably Jesper Strömblad\, who continued to write songs together with Oscar and singer Joacim Cans despite leaving before the firs t album was released. Glory To The Brave (1997) and Legacy Of Kings (1998) cemented the band as the pioneers of modern Eighties heavy metal. Often c redited with bringing back the melodies and honesty in music\, the world-w ide crusade continued with Renegade (2000)\, an album that generated a bre akthrough for HammerFall and metal music in general in the mainstream medi a in Sweden. The line-up was now complete with drummer Anders Johansson\, formerly of Rising Force fame\, Stefan Elmgren on guitar and Magnus Rosén on bass guitar. The latter two joined HF before the release of the inaugu ral record\, with Stefan even being a session player on Glory To The Brave .\nCrimson Thunder (2002) was next\, followed by a live album and DVD – One Crimson Night (2003) – recorded in their home town in front of a cap acity crowd. The fifth album\, aptly titled Chapter V: Unbent\, Unbowed\, Unbroken (2005) further planted the name HammerFall in the minds of househ olds in Sweden\, as well as metal fans all over the world. The band’s fo urth world tour on as many albums was an even bigger success than before\, headlining the U.S. for the first time (after supporting Death and Dio in 1998 and 2002 respectively). Threshold (2007) continued that tradition\, but the aftermath saw Stefan and Magnus leave the band. Replacements Pontu s Norgren (ex-the Poodles) and Fredrik Larsson (ex-Evergrey) brought stabi lity to the instrumental section and No Sacrifice\, No Victory (2009) was the first album recorded with this line-up. Another tour of the world foll owed\, this time including India as well as the usual European and North A merican tours and festivals.\nThe fall of 2010 was spent writing songs and recording them in the band’s own studio\, ⌘-s\, located in Göteborg. The raw drum\, guitar and bass tracks were brought to Nashville\, TN\, wh ere\, under the supervision of producer James Michael\, the vocals were re corded. James also handled the mix brilliantly\, creating a heavy\, tradit ional yet very contemporary sounding album. Infected (2011) was released i n May\, and showed a new side of the band\, while at the same time leaving no old fans unsatisfied. The single “One More Time” was complemented with a zombie video\, showing a modern and mature side of the band\, thoug h still keeping the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that has made HammerFall vi deos famous.\nAfter releasing the unique Gates Of Dalhalla DVD\, the band decided to take a creative break to recharge the batteries\, having spent the last 15 years in the studio or on the road. The plan all along was to return in 2014 with renewed energy\, and the Templars kept their promise. For (r)Evolution\, HammerFall has once again reunited with producer Fredri k Nordström\, merging his experience with the band members' own for a har d-hitting\, in-your-face album. Recorded in Oscar's own Castle Black Studi os\, the drums\, guitar and bass has gotten back that raw energy that hasn 't been duplicated since the first album. The vocals were recorded by Jame s Michael\, who somehow got Joacim to perform even better than last time. For the mix\, Fredrik Nordström spent 3 weeks in his own Studio Fredman t o give (r)Evolution the crisp and powerful polish the album has. HammerFal l is back\, and hungrier than ever! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:492@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180527T233000 DTSTAMP:20180206T173810Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/apocalyptica-plays-metallica-fou r-cellos/ SUMMARY:Apocalyptica Plays Metallica By Four Cellos DESCRIPTION:A Live Performance by Four Cellos of the Entire Album &\; Mo re Metallica Classics CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:506@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T233000 DTSTAMP:20180328T190351Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dance-gavin-dance/ SUMMARY:Dance Gavin Dance DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:509@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T233000 DTSTAMP:20180411T020741Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skinless-savagery-record-release -show/ SUMMARY:Skinless "Savagery" Record Release Show DESCRIPTION:Two Stages!!  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:474@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T233000 DTSTAMP:20180517T162132Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motionless-white-graveyard-shift -tour/ SUMMARY:Motionless In White - The Graveyard Shift Tour DESCRIPTION:All tickets purchased for the original 3/07 date will be honore d. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:505@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180615T233000 DTSTAMP:20180322T153619Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/awolnation-come-runts-tour/ SUMMARY:Awolnation: Here Come The Runts Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:513@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T233000 DTSTAMP:20180613T145833Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/warren-g/ SUMMARY:Warren G DUE TO ARTIST SCHEDULING ISSUE WE REGRET THAT THIS SHOW IS CANCELED . ALL TICKETS PURCHASED CAN BE REDEEMED AT POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:515@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T233000 DTSTAMP:20180620T170556Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/e7lg-presents-whats-head-tour-ba d-wolves/ SUMMARY:E7LG Presents: What's In Your Head Tour with Bad Wolves CANCELLED. TICKETS CAN BE REFUNDED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:511@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180622T233000 DTSTAMP:20180523T163115Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/houndmouth/ SUMMARY:Houndmouth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:480@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T233000 DTSTAMP:20180604T182752Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-neighbourhood/ SUMMARY:The Neighbourhood DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:527@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T230000 DTSTAMP:20180628T154446Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/johnny-two-phones-and-suave-the- don/ SUMMARY:Johnny Two Phones and Suave The Don DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:472@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T233000 DTSTAMP:20180614T152520Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aap-ferg-mad-man-tour/ SUMMARY:A$AP Ferg - Mad Man Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.868736;-73.823128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.868736,-73.823128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:499@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T230000 DTSTAMP:20180311T175357Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kenny-wayne-shepherd-beth-hart/ SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Beth Hart DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:512@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T230000 DTSTAMP:20180417T195026Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bacon-brothers/ SUMMARY:The Bacon Brothers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:469@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180730T233000 DTSTAMP:20180413T154359Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sylvan-esso/ SUMMARY:Sylvan Esso DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:502@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T223000 DTSTAMP:20180305T165712Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slayer-2/ SUMMARY:Slayer DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Times Union Center\, 51 South Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, Uni ted States GEO:42.64846420000001;-73.75495660000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 South Pearl St\, Albany\ , NY\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Times Union Center :geo:42.64846420000001,-73.75495660000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:516@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T220000 DTSTAMP:20180801T164959Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rainbow-kitten-surprise/ SUMMARY:Rainbow Kitten Surprise: An Evening With DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:510@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180803T230000 DTSTAMP:20180416T155127Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/halestorm-2/ SUMMARY:Halestorm DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \, 12207\, Unite d States GEO:42.6499781;-73.7562016 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Albany Capital Center:g eo:42.6499781,-73.7562016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:526@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T233000 DTSTAMP:20180807T202216Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/50-shades-of-men/ SUMMARY:50 Shades of MenTHIS EVENT IS CANCELED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE PO INT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:18+ WITH ID. NO EXCEPTIONS! LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:540@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T233000 DTSTAMP:20180807T202046Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ybn-nahmir/ SUMMARY:YBN Nahmir THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE POINT O F PURCHASE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:517@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T233000 DTSTAMP:20180720T205157Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dead-daisies/ SUMMARY:The Dead Daisies DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:545@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T233000 DTSTAMP:20180904T211306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/obituary/ SUMMARY:Obituary DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:538@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T230000 DTSTAMP:20180918T164708Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beartooth/ SUMMARY:Beartooth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:533@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T230000 DTSTAMP:20180717T141536Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ani-difranco-3/ SUMMARY:Ani Difranco DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:507@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T233000 DTSTAMP:20180402T164416Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zoso-ultimate-led-zeppelin-exper ience-2/ SUMMARY:Zoso- The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:531@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T233000 DTSTAMP:20180711T162215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/escape-the-fate-slaves/ SUMMARY:Escape The Fate - Slaves DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:521@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T233000 DTSTAMP:20180622T194607Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/milky-chance/ SUMMARY:Milky Chance: Blossom Tour w/s/g Jeremy Loops DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:535@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T233000 DTSTAMP:20180718T162631Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-struts-the-body-talks-tour-2 018/ SUMMARY:The Struts - The Body Talks Tour 2018 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:529@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T233000 DTSTAMP:20180629T164947Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/iration-press-play-fall-tour/ SUMMARY:Iration- Press Play Fall Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:553@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T233000 DTSTAMP:20180830T200134Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wizardfest/ SUMMARY:WIZARDFEST DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nHarry Potter fans will need to make a special trip to Di agon Alley for a fresh pair of dress robes because Wizard Fest is flying i nto town.\nThe evening will include trivia\, drink specials\, magicians\, music and cosplay. The best dressed will also have a chance to enter into the Costume Contest for cash and prizes.\nAlong with the DJ and dancing\, there will be a special Quidditch Pong Tournament\, the reward also being cash and prizes.\nSpecial themed drinks will be served all night long to k eep the potions flowing. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:541@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T233000 DTSTAMP:20180730T164349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/we-came-as-romans/ SUMMARY:We Came As Romans DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:548@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T233000 DTSTAMP:20180807T221835Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/one-king-down/ SUMMARY:One King Down DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:528@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T213000 DTSTAMP:20180711T161521Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/suicide-girls-blackheart-burlesq ue-2/ SUMMARY:Suicide Girls - Blackheart Burlesque DESCRIPTION:VIP ticket holders\nVIP Meet &\; Greet tickets include early entry for a meet and greet and photo with the performers\, one item autog raphed by the girls\, crowd-free merch shopping and a commemorative VIP la minate lanyard. (* VIP Meet and Greet is at 5:30 pm for this show *) LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:523@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T230000 DTSTAMP:20180612T151120Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/melissa-etheridge-2/ SUMMARY:Melissa Etheridge DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:546@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T233000 DTSTAMP:20180807T153241Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/atmosphere/ SUMMARY:Atmosphere DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:496@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T233000 DTSTAMP:20181014T200502Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dark-tranquility-amorphis/ SUMMARY:Dark Tranquility & Amorphis DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869759;-73.822800 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869759,-73.822800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:566@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T220000 DTSTAMP:20181019T130148Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gunna/ SUMMARY:Gunna THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE D OOR! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:534@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T233000 DTSTAMP:20181018T152456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirty-heads-4/ SUMMARY:Dirty Heads THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILA BLE AT THE DOOR! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:550@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T230000 DTSTAMP:20181009T174429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-joywave-sir-sly/ SUMMARY:Joywave & Sir Sly DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:524@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T233000 DTSTAMP:20180618T155308Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-record-company/ SUMMARY:The Record Company DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:549@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T233000 DTSTAMP:20180807T200412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/emmure-stick-to-your-gunspresent ed-by-sound-drink/ SUMMARY:Emmure & Stick To Your GunsPresented By Sound Drink DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:508@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T230000 DTSTAMP:20180405T190248Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/america-3/ SUMMARY:America DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:547@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T233000 DTSTAMP:20180912T165005Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-breeders/ SUMMARY:The Breeders DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:539@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T233000 DTSTAMP:20180726T014504Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/at-the-gates/ SUMMARY:At The Gates DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:552@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T233000 DTSTAMP:20180822T154051Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wonder-years/ SUMMARY:The Wonder Years DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:532@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T233000 DTSTAMP:20180830T195554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gwar-2/ SUMMARY:The Gore Core Metal & More Tour Featuring GWAR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:522@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T233000 DTSTAMP:20181025T155803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/seven-lions-presents-the-journey -2-tour/ SUMMARY:Seven Lions Presents: The Journey 2 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:561@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T233000 DTSTAMP:20181109T164803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/everlast/ SUMMARY:Everlast THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. W E WILL ANNOUNCE A NEW DATE SOON. TICKETS FOR THE NEW DATE WILL BE HONORED. IF YOU CHOOSE\, REFUNDS CAN BE MADE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:536@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T233000 DTSTAMP:20180723T152340Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-politics/ SUMMARY:New Politics DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:537@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T233000 DTSTAMP:20180723T152819Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-robinson-brotherhood/ SUMMARY:Chris Robinson Brotherhood DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:544@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T233000 DTSTAMP:20180731T155743Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein-when-broken-is-easil y-fixed-15-year-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Silverstein - When Broken Is Easily Fixed: 15 Year Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:560@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T230000 DTSTAMP:20180919T170101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jim-breuer/ SUMMARY:Jim Breuer DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:557@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T233000 DTSTAMP:20181003T222748Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/myles-kennedy-co-year-of-the-tig er-tour/ SUMMARY:Myles Kennedy & Co. - Year of the Tiger Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:565@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T233000 DTSTAMP:20181104T004129Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/souly-had-entreband/ SUMMARY:Souly Had + Entreband DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:558@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T233000 DTSTAMP:20180918T165347Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/disco-biscuits/ SUMMARY:Disco Biscuits DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:556@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T233000 DTSTAMP:20180907T155033Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jackson-galaxy/ SUMMARY:JACKSON GALAXY DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:559@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T233000 DTSTAMP:20180918T165457Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/disco-biscuits-2/ SUMMARY:Disco Biscuits DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:543@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T233000 DTSTAMP:20181117T231649Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/reel-big-fish-tickle-my-tiki-tou rch/ SUMMARY:Reel Big Fish - Tickle My Tiki TOURch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:530@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T233000 DTSTAMP:20180710T165926Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/generation-axe/ SUMMARY:Generation Axe DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nSteve Vai\, Zakk Wylde\, Yngwie Malmsteen\, Nuno B ettencourt and Tosin Abasi\n \;\nAfter a successful Asian Tour\, Gener ation Axe is coming back to America!! Steve Vai: “The Generation Axe exp erience goes way beyond simply gathering five guitar greats on one stage t o jam. The idea was to create a seamless show with one backing band and 5 completely accomplished and astonishing guitarists that take to the stage in various configurations\, performing some of their solo music and mergin g together as cohesive co-creators of lushly orchestrated guitar extravaga nzas. Guitar Jams like this can get really messy when there is no organiza tion and my idea was to create parts for everybody to play in harmony and off each other so it’s not a mess of noise. This worked out remarkably w ell. There are places where everyone is playing together in wild harmony. ”. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:551@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T230000 DTSTAMP:20180824T033749Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-david-crosby-2/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: David Crosby DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:575@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T233000 DTSTAMP:20181030T162334Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cody-jinks/ SUMMARY:Cody Jinks DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:579@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T233000 DTSTAMP:20181107T170411Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-machine-performs-pink-floyd- 30th-anniversary-show/ SUMMARY:The Machine performs Pink Floyd 30th Anniversary Show DESCRIPTION:30th Anniversary show\, which consists of the band performing t he three full albums\, Dark Side of the Moon\, Wish You Were Here and A nimals. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:518@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T233000 DTSTAMP:20180521T222913Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blackberry-smoke-4/ SUMMARY:Blackberry Smoke - ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR 5/19 WILL BE HONORED. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:525@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T233000 DTSTAMP:20180618T155656Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ghost-2/ SUMMARY:Ghost DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:555@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T190000 DTSTAMP:20180904T155933Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jewel-2/ SUMMARY:Jewel DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:519@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181223T233000 DTSTAMP:20180717T141306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/doyle/ SUMMARY:Doyle DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:574@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T233000 DTSTAMP:20181219T183311Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-3/ SUMMARY:State Champs- SOLD OUT! THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF S HOW. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:564@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181230T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181230T233000 DTSTAMP:20181009T161849Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-annual-holiday-run/ SUMMARY:Clutch - Annual Holiday Run DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:542@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T233000 DTSTAMP:20180731T154941Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime-sta nd-by-your-van-tour/ SUMMARY:Badfish 'A Tribute To Sublime' - Stand By Your Van Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:573@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T233000 DTSTAMP:20181203T175418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lettuce-2/ SUMMARY:Lettuce DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:576@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T233000 DTSTAMP:20181030T171703Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/guster-2/ SUMMARY:Guster DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:584@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T233000 DTSTAMP:20190118T173112Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ja-rule-3/ SUMMARY:Ja Rule THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 3/16/19 DUE TO THE SNOW STORM. DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE STORM TOMORROW JA RULE HAS RESCHEDULED THIS DATE TO SATURDAY\, MARCH 16. ALL TICKETS FOR THE EVENT AND PROMO WINNERS WILL BE H ONORED AT THE MARCH 16 SHOW. TICKET HOLDERS WHO CANNOT ATTEND MARCH 16 CAN REDEEM THEIR TICKET FOR REFUND AT POINT OF PURCHASE. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:572@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T233000 DTSTAMP:20181210T185639Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/young-the-giant-2/ SUMMARY:Young The Giant DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:588@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T233000 DTSTAMP:20190131T174243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thrice/ SUMMARY:Thrice DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:569@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190201T233000 DTSTAMP:20181015T170515Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umphreys-mcgee-3/ SUMMARY:Umphrey's McGee DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:562@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T194000 DTSTAMP:20181001T173002Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-kyle-bourgault-band-cd-relea se/ SUMMARY:The Kyle Bourgault Band CD Release DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:567@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T233000 DTSTAMP:20190104T032924Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dr-dog-with-special-guests-the-n ude-party/ SUMMARY:DR. DOG with special guests: The Nude Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:578@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T233000 DTSTAMP:20190104T032950Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dying-fetus-brick-by-brick-cd-re lease-party-for-bxb/ SUMMARY:Dying Fetus & Brick By Brick (CD Release Party for BXB) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:563@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T233000 DTSTAMP:20190213T181224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness / SUMMARY:Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:554@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T233000 DTSTAMP:20190222T174650Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-kooks/ SUMMARY:The Kooks All tickets for prior date will be honored DESCRIPTION: \;\n \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:577@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T233000 DTSTAMP:20181113T202421Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sound-rink-presents-august-burns -red/ SUMMARY:Sound Rink Presents: August Burns Red DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:582@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T233000 DTSTAMP:20181219T183410Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/coheed-cambria/ SUMMARY:Coheed & Cambria- SOLD OUT! THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF SHOW! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:597@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T233000 DTSTAMP:20190123T020521Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/all-that-remains-attila-with-spe cial-guests-escape-the-fate/ SUMMARY:All That Remains/Attila with special guests: Escape The Fate DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:570@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T233000 DTSTAMP:20190305T173435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/morgan-wallen/ SUMMARY:Morgan Wallen THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVA ILABLE AT THE DOOR. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:603@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T230000 DTSTAMP:20190212T175517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wgnas-3nd-annual-heartstrings-fo r-hope-show-to-benefit-st-jude-featuring-mitchell-tenpenny/ SUMMARY:WGNA’S 3nd Annual Heartstrings for Hope Show to benefit St. Jude featuring: MITCHELL TENPENNY DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:591@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T233000 DTSTAMP:20190220T185117Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gogol-bordello-2/ SUMMARY:Gogol Bordello DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:598@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T233000 DTSTAMP:20190123T020918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ja-rule-4/ SUMMARY:Ja Rule DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:581@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T230000 DTSTAMP:20181112T173750Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tape-face/ SUMMARY:Tape Face DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:613@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T233000 DTSTAMP:20190313T162741Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/smokepurrp/ SUMMARY:Smokepurpp DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:568@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T233000 DTSTAMP:20181015T165815Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/experience-hendrix-celebrate-the -music-and-legacy-of-jimi-hendrix/ SUMMARY:Experience Hendrix Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix DESCRIPTION:Billy Cox (From Band of Gypsys and Jimi Hendrix Experience) * J oe Satriani * Dave Mustaine (From Megadeth) * Johnny Lang * Dweezil Zappa * Eric Johnson\nDoug Pinnick (from Kings X) * Chris Layton (from Stevie Ra y Vaughan and Double Trouble) * Mato Nanji * Kenny Aronoff * Slide Brother s * Henri Brown * Kevin McCormick and special guest: Taj Mahal…other spe cial guests to be announced\n  LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:602@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T233000 DTSTAMP:20190328T165107Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dmx-its-dark-and-hell-is-hot-20- year-tour/ SUMMARY:DMX -“It’s Dark and Hell is Hot- 20 Year Tour” THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!! THERE IS NO TICKETS\, AND THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE D AY OF SHOW DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!! THERE IS NO TICKETS\, AND THERE WILL B E NO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF SHOW!!  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:571@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T230000 DTSTAMP:20190224T004919Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/paul-reiser/ SUMMARY:Paul Reiser DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:585@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T233000 DTSTAMP:20190328T164957Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hatebreed-25th-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Hatebreed 25th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:589@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T233000 DTSTAMP:20181211T180700Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deafheaven-baroness/ SUMMARY:DEAFHEAVEN & BARONESS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:618@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T233000 DTSTAMP:20190327T202416Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/justin-moore/ SUMMARY:Justin Moore DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:596@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T233000 DTSTAMP:20190207T173216Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/knocked-loose-2/ SUMMARY:Knocked Loose DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:616@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T233000 DTSTAMP:20190307T164528Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/granger-smith-featuring-earl-dib bles-jr/ SUMMARY:Granger Smith Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:599@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T233000 DTSTAMP:20190402T195902Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckethead-2/ SUMMARY:Buckethead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:590@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T230000 DTSTAMP:20181211T181028Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/adrian-belew-2/ SUMMARY:Adrian Belew DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:594@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T233000 DTSTAMP:20190227T190538Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elle-king/ SUMMARY:Elle King DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:611@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T233000 DTSTAMP:20190425T184901Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/action-bronson-white-bronco-tour / SUMMARY:Action Bronson - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAIN ED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:580@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T230000 DTSTAMP:20181112T173900Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/candlebox/ SUMMARY:Candlebox DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:605@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T233000 DTSTAMP:20190426T165123Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bizarre-world-of-frank-zappa -holographic-concert-experience-live-tour-2019/ SUMMARY:The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa-HOLOGRAPHIC CONCERT EXPERIENCE – LIVE TOUR 2019 DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nRay White. Mike Keneally\, Scott Thunes\nRobert Mar tin\, Ed Mann\, Joe Travers\n \;\nDue to a water main break The Palace is closed temporarily. We are moving this ZAPPA event to the EGG. All tic kets bought at the Palace will be honored at The EGG. As will all promo co mps. CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:595@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T233000 DTSTAMP:20190122T174605Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hippo-campus/ SUMMARY:Hippo Campus DESCRIPTION:Flight to Firefly LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:600@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T233000 DTSTAMP:20190128T180243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/griz-2/ SUMMARY:Griz DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:593@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T233000 DTSTAMP:20190320T175449Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chase-rice-2/ SUMMARY:Chase Rice DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:604@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T233000 DTSTAMP:20190208T164435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/needtobreathe/ SUMMARY:Needtobreathe DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:601@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T233000 DTSTAMP:20190201T160413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wallows/ SUMMARY:Wallows DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:606@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T233000 DTSTAMP:20190428T193722Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shakey-graves/ SUMMARY:Shakey Graves DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:614@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T233000 DTSTAMP:20190504T022456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aly-aj/ SUMMARY:Aly & AJ DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:608@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T233000 DTSTAMP:20190515T151122Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/citizen-cope/ SUMMARY:Citizen Cope DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:586@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T233000 DTSTAMP:20181203T174126Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/judas-priest/ SUMMARY:Judas Priest DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:633@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T233000 DTSTAMP:20190503T214032Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chief-keef/ SUMMARY:Chief Keef DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:587@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T233000 DTSTAMP:20181203T174240Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/judas-priest-2/ SUMMARY:Judas Priest DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:625@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T200000 DTSTAMP:20190529T175637Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/50-shades-of-men-2/ SUMMARY:50 Shades Of Men THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:630@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T233000 DTSTAMP:20190607T162156Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fishbone/ SUMMARY:Fishbone DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:624@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T230000 DTSTAMP:20190523T171559Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/scrantonicity-a-work-place-costu me-dance-party/ SUMMARY:Scrantonicity " A Work Place Costume & Dance Party" Due to circums tances beyond our control\, this event is canceled. Refunds can be obtaine d at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: \; LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:645@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T233000 DTSTAMP:20190611T173643Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/figure-terrorvision/ SUMMARY:Sub:Merge Presents: Drench 1 featuring Figure (TERRORVISION) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:622@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T233000 DTSTAMP:20190410T171305Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/travis-tritt-the-charlie-daniels -band/ SUMMARY:Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:642@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T233000 DTSTAMP:20190610T211046Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-midnight/ SUMMARY:The Midnight DESCRIPTION:Tickets purchased for the date at Jupiter Hall will be honored. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:639@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T233000 DTSTAMP:20190603T130710Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/demun-jones-adam-calhoun/ SUMMARY:Demun Jones & Adam Calhoun DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:638@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T233000 DTSTAMP:20190611T172547Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/from-ashes-to-new/ SUMMARY:From Ashes To New DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:628@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T233000 DTSTAMP:20190429T172738Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silversun-pickups/ SUMMARY:Silversun Pickups DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:619@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T233000 DTSTAMP:20190710T172851Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/little-steven-and-the-disciples- of-soul/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul CANCELED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:Little Steven &\; the Disciples of Soul have to cancel their Clifton Park show on July 14 due to a schedule conflict.\nAnyone that pur chased a ticket to Clifton Park are welcome to come see Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul at the Orange County Fair in Middletown NY on July 2 2 as guests of Little Steven.\nRefunds are available at the point of purch ase LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:626@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190719T233000 DTSTAMP:20190715T161106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/uncle-kracker/ SUMMARY:Uncle Kracker DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:621@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190721T233000 DTSTAMP:20190410T171454Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/godsmack/ SUMMARY:Godsmack DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:612@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T191500 DTSTAMP:20190304T162558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/i-prevail-the-trauma-tour/ SUMMARY:I Prevail - The Trauma Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:636@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190724T233000 DTSTAMP:20190515T125356Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/between-the-buried-and-mewith-sp ecial-guests-the-contortionist-and-nick-johnston/ SUMMARY:Between The Buried and Mewith special guests: The Contortionist and Nick Johnston DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:627@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T233000 DTSTAMP:20190719T163135Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kodaline/ SUMMARY:Kodaline DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:629@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T233000 DTSTAMP:20190513T185329Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chris-webby-world-wide-web-tour/ SUMMARY:Chris Webby - World Wide Web Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:607@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T233000 DTSTAMP:20190619T170705Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/why-dont-we/ SUMMARY:Why Don't We DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:655@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T233000 DTSTAMP:20190710T171120Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/suave-the-don/ SUMMARY:Suave The Don DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:631@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T233000 DTSTAMP:20190801T194503Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-distillers/ SUMMARY:The Distillers THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:MESSAGE FROM THE BAND\nHi guys \,\nAndy was in a really bad acc ident a few days ago that resulted in two very deep gashes \,a broken midd le finger and a concussion. He was riding his bike down the street and a w oman who was struggling with her toddler inside her car \, kicked the car door open and in a split second attempt to avoid it \, Andy was badly inju red \, his right hand taking most of the impact and requiring 40 stitches. This kind of trauma takes time to heal and unfortunately we’ve had to c ancel / postpone our upcoming August American tour before reading and Leed s in the UK. The doctor believes Andy will be healed enough in about 3.5 w eeks time and that’s why we are going forth with Reading and Leeds. Hope you can understand \, it’s disappointing for us to have to cancel and p ostpone but Andy’s hand is crucial to what he does and what we do. Much love to you all \, See you soon \, The Distillers xxxx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:660@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T233000 DTSTAMP:20190802T181043Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/submerge-presents-drench-iii-w-j antsen-w-s-g/ SUMMARY:SUB:MERGE Presents - DRENCH: III W/ Jantsen w/s/g DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:635@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T233000 DTSTAMP:20190815T163349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/phantogram-3/ SUMMARY:Phantogram DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:648@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T233000 DTSTAMP:20190620T150709Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/soulfly/ SUMMARY:Soulfly DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:646@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T233000 DTSTAMP:20190729T184451Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stone-temple-pilots/ SUMMARY:Stone Temple Pilots DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:656@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T233000 DTSTAMP:20190712T160639Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bury-your-dead/ SUMMARY:Bury Your Dead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:644@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T233000 DTSTAMP:20190730T174930Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/avatar/ SUMMARY:Avatar DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:617@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190915T233000 DTSTAMP:20190905T153616Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/built-to-spill-keep-it-like-a-se cret-tour/ SUMMARY:Built To Spill - Keep It Like A Secret Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:659@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T233000 DTSTAMP:20190723T172340Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/govt-mule-3/ SUMMARY:Gov't Mule DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:615@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T233000 DTSTAMP:20190305T174137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/three-dog-night-2/ SUMMARY:Three Dog Night DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:657@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T233000 DTSTAMP:20190920T125652Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steel-pulse/ SUMMARY:Steel Pulse THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:583@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T233000 DTSTAMP:20181116T170353Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/delain-amorphis/ SUMMARY:Delain & Amorphis DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:640@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T233000 DTSTAMP:20190806T170436Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sts9-sound-tribe-sector-9/ SUMMARY:STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:663@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T233000 DTSTAMP:20190730T232650Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lee-brice/ SUMMARY:Lee Brice DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:650@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T233000 DTSTAMP:20190625T162357Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gwar-use-your-collusion-tour/ SUMMARY:GWAR - Use Your Collusion Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:634@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T233000 DTSTAMP:20190506T181902Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-sedaris-2/ SUMMARY:David Sedaris DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:671@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T233000 DTSTAMP:20190909T165606Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/trampled-by-turtles/ SUMMARY:Trampled By Turtles DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:653@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T233000 DTSTAMP:20190709T164137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wage-war-2/ SUMMARY:Wage War DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:664@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T233000 DTSTAMP:20190730T232845Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dream-theater-the-distance-over- time-tour/ SUMMARY:Dream Theater - The Distance Over Time Tour DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:672@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T233000 DTSTAMP:20190913T154834Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/insane-clown-posse/ SUMMARY:Insane Clown Posse DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:651@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T230000 DTSTAMP:20190708T172451Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/justin-hayward-2/ SUMMARY:Justin Hayward DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:647@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T233000 DTSTAMP:20190618T160243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/switchfoot/ SUMMARY:Switchfoot DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:620@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T233000 DTSTAMP:20190403T123933Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sonata-artica-battle-beast/ SUMMARY:Sonata Artica & Battle Beast DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:684@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T233000 DTSTAMP:20191018T172720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pnb-rock/ SUMMARY:PnB Rock THIS SHOW IS CANCELED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, we regretfully have to cance l tonight's PnB Rock concert. All tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.  LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:680@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T233000 DTSTAMP:20190919T230809Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/electric-feels-indie-rock-indie- dance-party/ SUMMARY:Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party DESCRIPTION:This is an 18+ event only. Must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter.   LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:676@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T233000 DTSTAMP:20190916T183424Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lil-tjay-no-escape-tour/ SUMMARY:Lil Tjay: No Escape Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:623@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T233000 DTSTAMP:20190410T171658Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kansas-2/ SUMMARY:Kansas DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:667@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T233000 DTSTAMP:20191027T012719Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/minnesota/ SUMMARY:Minnesota DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:666@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T233000 DTSTAMP:20190814T175939Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/in-this-moment-2/ SUMMARY:In This Moment DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:649@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T233000 DTSTAMP:20190909T152907Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jenny-lewis/ SUMMARY:Jenny Lewis DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:662@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T233000 DTSTAMP:20191018T172916Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mitchell-tenpenny-anything-she-s ays-tour/ SUMMARY:Mitchell Tenpenny - Anything She Says Tour DESCRIPTION:‘GNA’s Witch &\; Mitch’ Halloween Party LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869732;-73.822540 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869732,-73.822540 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:609@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T233000 DTSTAMP:20191031T154512Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/taking-back-sunday-20-year-anniv ersary/ SUMMARY:Taking Back Sunday - 20 Year Anniversary : SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS WIL L BE AVAILABLE DAY OF SHOW. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:610@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T233000 DTSTAMP:20190404T160422Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/taking-back-sunday-20-year-anniv ersary-2/ SUMMARY:Taking Back Sunday - 20 Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:670@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T230000 DTSTAMP:20190826T181533Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/boz-scaggs/ SUMMARY:Boz Scaggs DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:643@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T233000 DTSTAMP:20190710T155306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cody-johnson/ SUMMARY:Cody Johnson DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:665@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T233000 DTSTAMP:20190806T164326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-day-to-remember-2/ SUMMARY:A Day To Remember DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:661@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T233000 DTSTAMP:20191105T210859Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tiffany/ SUMMARY:Tiffany DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:675@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T233000 DTSTAMP:20191109T170041Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/neil-hilborn/ SUMMARY:The Endless Bummer Tour featuring Neil Hilborn THIS SHOW IS CANCELE D. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:654@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T200000 DTSTAMP:20190709T165111Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/loud-luxury/ SUMMARY:Loud Luxury DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:652@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T230000 DTSTAMP:20190708T172743Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steven-wright-3/ SUMMARY:Steven Wright DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:673@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T233000 DTSTAMP:20191115T175145Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shoreline-mafia/ SUMMARY:Shoreline Mafia DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T233000 DTSTAMP:20191114T173616Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/belphegor-suffocation/ SUMMARY:Belphegor & Suffocation DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:641@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T233000 DTSTAMP:20190609T183204Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alice-cooper/ SUMMARY:Alice Cooper DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:Cool Insuring Arena\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glens Falls\, NY\, 12 801\, United States GEO:43.3082138;-73.64185629999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Civic Center Plaza\, Glen s Falls\, NY\, 12801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cool Insur ing Arena:geo:43.3082138,-73.64185629999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:668@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T233000 DTSTAMP:20191104T233517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/falling-in-reverse/ SUMMARY:Falling In Reverse This event is canceled. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: I can’t believe I’m even typing this...\nDerek’s fianc ée Stina’s cancer has hospitalized her recently due to fluid in the lun gs.  While in the hospital matters have gotten worse and she has been mov ed to the ICU.  Unfortunately we will have to cancel the Episode 4 tour. However\, Derek and I discussed it and agreed that we are going to try and play Australia. It does not seem right in my heart to tour knowing of her condition as Derek has to be with her to help her fight through this.  I ’m sorry to the fans\, Crown The Empire and Tom MacDonald. I will make i t up to you somehow.   \n       - Ronnie\n\nA Go-Fund Me for Stina c an be found at: gofundme.com/f/help-christina-beat-cancer\n \nRefunds fo r tickets and VIP upgrades available at point of purchase. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:658@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T230000 DTSTAMP:20190723T172012Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/almost-queen-a-tribute-to-queen/ SUMMARY:Almost Queen - A Tribute To Queen DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:669@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T000000 DTSTAMP:20191018T173037Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/michael-ray/ SUMMARY:107.7 GNA Presents: Michael Ray with special guests: Jimmy Allen an d Walker County DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:691@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T233000 DTSTAMP:20191126T185508Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-4/ SUMMARY:State Champs - Frozen Fest DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:696@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T230000 DTSTAMP:20191219T134821Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-5/ SUMMARY:State Champs- Frozen Fest DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:686@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191227T233000 DTSTAMP:20191226T194540Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/doctor-dirty-john-valby-3/ SUMMARY:Doctor Dirty John Valby DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOW IS 18+ WITH A VALID PHOTO ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:698@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200111T233000 DTSTAMP:20191209T173704Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-sabbitch/ SUMMARY:Black Sabbitch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:683@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T233000 DTSTAMP:20191107T172128Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mat-kearneycity-of-black-and-whi te-revisited-acoustic-tour/ SUMMARY:Mat Kearney:City Of Black and White Revisited Acoustic Tour DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:690@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T000000 DTSTAMP:20191031T154216Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sleeping-with-sirens-the-medicin e-tour/ SUMMARY:Sleeping With Sirens: The Medicine Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:674@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200207T233000 DTSTAMP:20190910T144115Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jay-and-silent-bob-reboot-roadsh ow/ SUMMARY:Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:706@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200214T233000 DTSTAMP:20200212T203910Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/schism-a-tribute-to-tool/ SUMMARY:Schism- A Tribute To Tool DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:689@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T233000 DTSTAMP:20200114T165625Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saint-motel-the-motion-picture-s how/ SUMMARY:Saint Motel: The Motion Picture Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:679@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T233000 DTSTAMP:20191029T152210Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fitz-and-the-tantrums-all-the-fe els-winter-tour-2020/ SUMMARY:Fitz And The Tantrums "All The Feels Winter Tour 2020" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:681@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T233000 DTSTAMP:20200109T180327Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dermot-kennedy-without-fear-tour / SUMMARY:Dermot Kennedy: Without Fear Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T233000 DTSTAMP:20191004T181749Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein-20th-anniversary-tou r/ SUMMARY:Silverstein - 20th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:695@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T233000 DTSTAMP:20200301T173842Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/camron-purple-haze-2/ SUMMARY:Cam'ron: Purple Haze 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:677@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T233000 DTSTAMP:20191115T172035Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zoso-the-ultimate-led-zeppelin-t ribute/ SUMMARY:Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute DESCRIPTION:All tickets for the 3/13 show will be valid for the new date. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:700@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200308T233000 DTSTAMP:20191212T175603Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/reel-big-fish-the-life-sucks-let s-dance-tour/ SUMMARY:Reel Big Fish - The Life Sucks... Let's Dance! Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:687@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T233000 DTSTAMP:20191015T154253Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dweezil-zappa-hot-rats-live-othe r-hot-stuff-1969/ SUMMARY:Dweezil Zappa: Hot Rats Live! + other hot stuff 1969 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:701@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T233000 DTSTAMP:20200312T202559Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fetty-wap-2/ SUMMARY:Fetty Wap CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE POINT OF PURCH ASE. DESCRIPTION:This show is canceled. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase. \n\n LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:710@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200321T233000 DTSTAMP:20200315T194514Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blows-against-the-empire-50th-an niversary-all-star-celebration/ SUMMARY:Blows Against The Empire CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/01/JS_Blows-Against-the-Empire-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:705@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T233000 DTSTAMP:20200317T165806Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/august-burns-red-3/ SUMMARY:August Burns Red CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/01/ABR-Band-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:703@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T233000 DTSTAMP:20200317T195200Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hot-chelle-rae-the-tangerine-tou r/ SUMMARY:Hot Chelle Rae: The Tangerine Tour POSTPONED DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:708@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T190000 DTSTAMP:20200315T194230Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beneath-the-massacre/ SUMMARY:Beneath The Massacre CANCELED. REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/01/BeneathTheMassacre.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:711@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T233000 DTSTAMP:20200326T212558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-front-bottoms-3/ SUMMARY:The Front Bottoms Postponed. A new date will be announced soon. DESCRIPTION:Message from the band:\n"We understand there's way more importa nt things going on in the world right now and at this point we could give up and float backwards\, but we have realized attitude and outlook really matter. As the world continues to take strong measures and fight the spre ad of COVID-19\, our thoughts and wishes go out to you\, your friends and loved ones. We have to come to terms that this is a fluid circumstance t hat is just getting started. As for now\, we must postpone our APRIL and M AY tour dates\, but please hang on to your tickets as we have every intent ion of rescheduling the dates. If you are in need of a refund please cont act your point of purchase. We will continue to reassess the situation da y by day\, but we feel hopeful that we can all be reunited once again soon . In the event that public health or safety is still questionable we will make all adjustments needed. We would never ask you to attend an unsafe ev ent. Stay safe and healthy. Creativity (and social distancing) will save the world. \nWe love you forever -\nBrian &\; Mat" ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/TFB-NEW-2020-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:712@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T233000 DTSTAMP:20200402T210135Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-devil-makes-three/ SUMMARY:The Devil Makes Three CANCELLED. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POIN T OF PURCHASE. DESCRIPTION:Message from the artist.\nOut of continued concern for the heal th\, safety and well-being for not only our fans but EVERYONE\, we are off icially cancelling our upcoming May shows.\nNo one is sadder about this th an us\, but this is nothing compared to the sadness we would feel were we to contribute to a single person getting sick in connection with attending one of our concerts.\nWe will be back\, this will pass\, and we will all be able to do the things we love to do\, especially playing music for you. \nStay safe\, hang in there\, and wash your hands!\nRefunds will be availa ble at the point of purchase. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/CCDBD005-DA74-46F5-B2D5-48505DB0A44B.jpeg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:716@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T233000 DTSTAMP:20200430T213620Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motionless-in-white-the-black-bl ue-tour/ SUMMARY:Motionless In White: The Black & Blue Tour Cancelled DESCRIPTION:U.S MIW Fans - \nAfter processing the information our band and team have been receiving regarding the uncertain future of live events in the near future\, as well as factoring in refund policies from various ti cketing companies\, we have decided to mark the Black &\; Blue Tour as “cancelled” for the time being. \nWe fully plan to rebook the tour as early as we can once we start to see live events returning around the wor ld. Though this is a tough decision\, considering it “cancelled” now a llows you to collect refunds and that is what we feel is the best course o f action.\nWe hope that everyone is staying healthy and sane right now. We are looking forward to finally getting back on the road to see you\n- MIW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/MIW2019-LA-2.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:709@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T233000 DTSTAMP:20200320T155413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cody-johnson-2/ SUMMARY:Cody Johnson POSTPONED. More info to follow. DESCRIPTION:This show has been postponed. Ticketholders will be notified w hen new show information is announced. Thank you for your patience. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:717@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T233000 DTSTAMP:20200430T152959Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/local-natives/ SUMMARY:Local Natives Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase DESCRIPTION:Message from the artist.\nWe're sad to say\, due to the uncerta inties around COVID-19\, our upcoming summer tour with Foals &\; Cherry Glazerr has been canceled - tickets will be refunded at the point of purc hase.\nWe are heartbroken that we can't be together this summer to play fo r you. We will get back on the road as soon as it is safe to do so.\nWe we re going to release these remixes we did for each other when the tour kick ed off - Foals remix of "Dark Days" and our remix of Foals' "Neptune". The y're both free to download on our website: localnatives.com\n\nIn the mea ntime\, stay safe and healthy and enjoy the remixes.\nLove\,\nLocal Native s\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/Local-Natives-photo-7.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:699@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T233000 DTSTAMP:20200506T191709Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fit-for-a-king-dark-skies-tour/ SUMMARY:Fit For A King: Dark Skies Tour CANCELLED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT TH E POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:MESSAGE:\nDue to the ongoing health concern with COVID-19\, and states continued ban on large gatherings\, we are devastated to announce that the rescheduled dates for the Dark Skies USA tour are being cancelled . We did everything in our power to try and keep this going\, and we appre ciate you all for sticking with us while we tried to make it work. Tickets /VIPS will be refunded at the point of purchase.\n\nWe will be touring aga in the moment it is deemed safe by health officials\, so keep a look out f or more dates as the situation progresses. \n\nLove you all\, \n\nRyan\, Jared\, Tuck\, Bobby\, and Daniel. LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:713@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T233000 DTSTAMP:20200521T184830Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cold-war-kids-2/ SUMMARY:Cold War Kids CANCELED. Refunds are available at the point of purc hase. DESCRIPTION:June and July tour is cancelled. We are Really sad about it. \n Actually can't even think about all the good times we'll be missing not to uring all summer. \nNeedless to say - We will be back as soon as we possib ly can. \nFor those of you who bought tickets refunds will be available at the point of purchase.\nLove CWK ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/cold-war-kids-2019-final-color-1-2.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:720@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200718T233000 DTSTAMP:20200602T163523Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stephen-lynch-2/ SUMMARY:Stephen Lynch POSTPONED. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/03/Stephen-Lynch-photo.jpg LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:719@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T233000 DTSTAMP:20200826T135045Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-fourhorsemen-the-ultimate-me tallica-tribute/ SUMMARY:The Fourhorsemen - The Ultimate Metallica Tribute CANCELED. REFUND S AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/03/The-Four-Horsemen_April10_UpstateConcertHall-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:722@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T233000 DTSTAMP:20200401T132443Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joan-jett-and-the-black-hearts/ SUMMARY:Joan Jett and The Black Hearts DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/03/joan_jett-photo.jpg CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:725@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T233000 DTSTAMP:20201012T195249Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/insane-clown-posse-wicked-clowns -from-outer-space-2/ SUMMARY:Insane Clown Posse: Wicked Clowns from Outer Space 2 POSTPONED. Mo re info to come. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/03/cid_f_k685vhzf0-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:714@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T233000 DTSTAMP:20201012T195323Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tyler-farr/ SUMMARY:Tyler Farr POSTPONED. More info to follow DESCRIPTION: \n  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/Tyler_Farr_0715191973_Retouch_v1a-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:733@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T210000 DTSTAMP:20201001T210308Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hinder-live-from-the-couch/ SUMMARY:Hinder - Live From the Couch DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/10/Hinder_Virtual_Concert-Tickets_Now.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:715@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T233000 DTSTAMP:20201012T195356Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/candlebox-2/ SUMMARY:Candlebox CANCELLED. Refunds available at the point of purchase DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/candlebox-photo-1-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:817@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T230000 DTSTAMP:20211005T165314Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anthony-rodia/ SUMMARY:Anthony Rodia DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:831@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T233000 DTSTAMP:20211103T160120Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umphreys-mcgee-4/ SUMMARY:Umphrey's McGee DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:869@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T023000 DTSTAMP:20211220T190441Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/official-umphreys-mcgee-after-pa rty-death-kings-ft-members-of-umphreys-mcgee-aqueous-formerly-of-turkuaz/ SUMMARY:Official Umphrey's McGee After Party - Death Kings ft. Members of U mphrey's McGee\, Aqueous\, & formerly of Turkuaz DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:718@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T233000 DTSTAMP:20201202T161208Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/as-i-lay-dying-burn-to-emerge-to ur-powered-by-heart-support/ SUMMARY:As I Lay Dying: Burn To Emerge Tour CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Refunds available through Ticketweb or by making an appointment through our box office. upstateconcerthall518@gmail.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/03/aild2-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:692@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T233000 DTSTAMP:20201209T234754Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-airborne-toxic-event/ SUMMARY:The Airborne Toxic Event CANCELED. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:815@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T230000 DTSTAMP:20211004T131119Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/henry-rollins-3/ SUMMARY:Henry Rollins DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:819@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T233000 DTSTAMP:20211016T130628Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/naked-giants/ SUMMARY:Naked Giants DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:727@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210516T233000 DTSTAMP:20210326T014303Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/flotsam-jetsam-demolition-of-nor th-america-2021/ SUMMARY:Flotsam & Jetsam: Demolition of North America 2021 CANCELED DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/04/051621-1.jpg LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:751@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T233000 DTSTAMP:20210729T205102Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-backseat-lovers/ SUMMARY:The Backseat Lovers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Hollow\, 79 N Pears St\, Albany\, New York\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=79 N Pears St\, Albany\, Ne w York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Hollow:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:760@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T230000 DTSTAMP:20210621T182725Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-ann-wilson-of-he art/ SUMMARY:An evening with ANN WILSON of HEART DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:769@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T233000 DTSTAMP:20210817T165524Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-steel-woods/ SUMMARY:The Steel Woods DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Hollow\, 79 N Pears St\, Albany\, New York\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=79 N Pears St\, Albany\, Ne w York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Hollow:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:791@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210822T233000 DTSTAMP:20210817T170359Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/craig-owens-geoff-rickley/ SUMMARY:Craig Owens & Geoff Rickley DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Hollow\, 79 N Pears St\, Albany\, New York\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=79 N Pears St\, Albany\, Ne w York\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Hollow:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:750@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210826T233000 DTSTAMP:20210609T181550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cold-war-kids-3/ SUMMARY:Cold War Kids DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:747@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T233000 DTSTAMP:20210528T200937Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/avatar-going-hunting-tour/ SUMMARY:Avatar: Going Hunting Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:693@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T233000 DTSTAMP:20210421T141104Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/melissa-etheridge-3/ SUMMARY:Melissa Etheridge DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2019/11/melissa-etheridge-new-photo.jpg CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:743@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T233000 DTSTAMP:20210706T164710Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dr-dog/ SUMMARY:Dr. Dog DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:757@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210912T233000 DTSTAMP:20210909T192449Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tourantula-2021-east-coast-tour- featuring-inhuman-condition/ SUMMARY:"TOURANTULA" 2021 Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purc hase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:758@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T233000 DTSTAMP:20210616T135250Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sevendust-2/ SUMMARY:Sevendust DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:752@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T233000 DTSTAMP:20210716T131612Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gogol-bordello-3/ SUMMARY:Gogol Bordello DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:697@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T233000 DTSTAMP:20210902T154254Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skillet-2/ SUMMARY:Skillet SOLD OUT TICKETS PURCHASED FOR PRIOR POSTPONED DATES WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEW DATE! DESCRIPTION:Tickets purchased for prior postponed dates will be honored  LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:764@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T233000 DTSTAMP:20210915T153119Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cold/ SUMMARY:Cold All tickets purchased for 9/15 will be honored for the new da te. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:740@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T233000 DTSTAMP:20210910T221445Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tyler-farr-tickets-for-postponed -events-will-be-honored/ SUMMARY:Tyler Farr - Tickets for postponed events will be honored DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2020/02/Tyler_Farr_0715191973_Retouch_v1a-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:789@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T234500 DTSTAMP:20210918T014012Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blunts-blondes/ SUMMARY:Blunts & Blondes Canceled. Refunds available through the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances the Blunts &\; Blondes show that was planned for tomorrow will not take place. We are working on a pot ential reschedule date and will send you more information very soon. We ap ologize for the inconvenience. LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:787@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T233000 DTSTAMP:20210908T132355Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/unearth-2/ SUMMARY:Unearth Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:786@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T233000 DTSTAMP:20210909T192616Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motet/ SUMMARY:Motet Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:777@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T234500 DTSTAMP:20210910T221547Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/orville-peck-drive-me-crazy-tour / SUMMARY:Orville Peck: Drive Me\, Crazy Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:737@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T233000 DTSTAMP:20210928T202412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hail-the-sun-new-age-filth-tour- 2021/ SUMMARY:Hail The Sun - New Age Filth Tour 2021 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Parish Public House\, 388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Parish Public House:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:761@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T230000 DTSTAMP:20210621T183052Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stephen-lynch-the-time-machine-t our/ SUMMARY:STEPHEN LYNCH The Time Machine Tour DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:742@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T233000 DTSTAMP:20210920T164653Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-5/ SUMMARY:Clutch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:763@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T233000 DTSTAMP:20210910T154040Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/quicksand/ SUMMARY:Quicksand DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:749@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T233000 DTSTAMP:20211001T160521Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-day-drinking-tour-with-attil a/ SUMMARY:The Day Drinking Tour with Attila DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:734@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T190000 DTSTAMP:20211005T042013Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jake-miller-the-hi-i-missed-you- tour-2021/ SUMMARY:Jake Miller: The hi\, i missed you. Tour 2021 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/04/Jake-Miller.jpeg LOCATION:Parish Public House\, 388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Parish Public House:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:788@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T233000 DTSTAMP:20211008T153815Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-stone-cherry-2/ SUMMARY:Black Stone Cherry Canceled. Refunds available through the point o f purchase DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:801@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T233000 DTSTAMP:20210920T173644Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/downswing/ SUMMARY:Downswing DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:756@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T233000 DTSTAMP:20210614T171106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-struts-strange-days-are-over -tour/ SUMMARY:The Struts: Strange Days Are Over Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:741@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T233000 DTSTAMP:20211014T003927Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-monster-energy-outbreak-tour -presents-larkin-poe/ SUMMARY:The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Larkin Poe Postponed DESCRIPTION:A message from Larkin Poe:\n\nWe are sorry to say that Rebecca is dealing with acute vocal fatigue. She is going on much needed vocal res t and will not be able to perform on Thursday\, October 14\, in Albany\, N Y @ Empire Live.  Please accept her sincere apologies &\; send her lot s of healing vibes!\n\nThe show will be rescheduled for 2022 - the date is currently TBD. Please feel free to hold on to your tickets or refunds wil l be available at point of purchase. LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:793@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T233000 DTSTAMP:20210819T215825Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chase-rice-3/ SUMMARY:Chase Rice DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:778@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T234500 DTSTAMP:20210721T141929Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-indigo-girls/ SUMMARY:The Indigo Girls DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:772@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T233000 DTSTAMP:20210716T132728Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/after-dark-presents-danny-duncan / SUMMARY:After Dark Presents: Danny Duncan DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:783@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T233000 DTSTAMP:20210730T151716Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/caroline-rose/ SUMMARY:Caroline Rose DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:796@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T000000 DTSTAMP:20211016T160430Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dropout-kings/ SUMMARY:Dropout Kings Canceled DESCRIPTION:A message from the band:\n“Last weekend\, our drummer lost hi s cousin in a motorcycle accident. In order for him to attend the funeral\ , we must cancel the Albany\, NY show. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to return to Albany as soon as possible!” LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:773@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T233000 DTSTAMP:20211022T192157Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blacktop-mojo/ SUMMARY:Blacktop Mojo DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Parish Public House\, 388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=388 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Parish Public House:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:754@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T230000 DTSTAMP:20210614T163505Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/three-dog-night-3/ SUMMARY:Three Dog Night DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:738@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T233000 DTSTAMP:20210609T121146Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mannequin-pussy/ SUMMARY:Mannequin Pussy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:822@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T233000 DTSTAMP:20211025T173853Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bodysnatchers/ SUMMARY:Bodysnatchers Due to construction delays and COVID related supply delays we unfortunately have to cancel this event in our underground room. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and we ask you to plea se be patient with us during these trying times. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:748@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T223000 DTSTAMP:20211027T185202Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness -three-pianos-tour/ SUMMARY:Andrew McMahon: Three Pianos Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:800@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T233000 DTSTAMP:20210901T021749Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/after-dark-presents-ouija-macc/ SUMMARY:After Dark Presents: Ouija Macc DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:735@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T233000 DTSTAMP:20211019T200657Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gojira-2/ SUMMARY:Gojira Due to popular demand this show has been moved to the Alban y Capital Center. All tickets purchased for 10/25 will be honored. DESCRIPTION:Please note: COVID protocols at The Albany Capital Center diffe r from Empire Live. You do not need proof of vaccination or a negative COV ID test for entry.\nMasks are recommended. LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \, 12207\, Unite d States GEO:42.6499781;-73.7562016 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Albany Capital Center:g eo:42.6499781,-73.7562016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T233000 DTSTAMP:20210524T171923Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/august-burns-red-presents-levele r-10-year-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:August Burns Red Presents Leveler 10 Year Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:784@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T233000 DTSTAMP:20210731T172622Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/grayscale/ SUMMARY:Grayscale DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:744@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T233000 DTSTAMP:20210604T185855Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-label-society-doom-troopin g-over-north-america/ SUMMARY:Black Label Society: Doom Trooping Over North America DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:792@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T233000 DTSTAMP:20211025T174018Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ryan-montbleau-band/ SUMMARY:Ryan Montbleau Band DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:779@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T233000 DTSTAMP:20211105T175233Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-spill-canvas/ SUMMARY:The Spill Canvas DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:785@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T233000 DTSTAMP:20210731T175349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ra-intercorrupted-tour/ SUMMARY:RA - INTERCORRUPTED TOUR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:812@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T233000 DTSTAMP:20211109T182746Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gemini-syndrome/ SUMMARY:Gemini Syndrome Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:766@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T233000 DTSTAMP:20210805T225943Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/samantha-fish/ SUMMARY:Samantha Fish DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:702@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T233000 DTSTAMP:20210609T005359Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tech-n9ne-3/ SUMMARY:TECH N9NE: Strange New World Tour 2021 All tickets purchased for th e original date\, and the postponed date will be honored. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:795@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T230000 DTSTAMP:20211112T210434Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ripe/ SUMMARY:Ripe DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:829@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T233000 DTSTAMP:20211026T184148Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/best-night-ever/ SUMMARY:Best Night Ever DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:828@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T233000 DTSTAMP:20211107T014049Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-presents-house-party-18/ SUMMARY:Steez Presents: House Party (18+) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T233000 DTSTAMP:20211008T155849Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/yacht-rock-review/ SUMMARY:Yacht Rock Revue Tickets from the 2020 date will be honored. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Upstate Concert Hall\, 1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York \, 12065\, United States GEO:42.869072;-73.822243 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1208 New York 146\, Clifton Park\, New York\, 12065\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Upstat e Concert Hall:geo:42.869072,-73.822243 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:736@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T233000 DTSTAMP:20211001T203435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/american-head-american-tour-with -the-flaming-lips/ SUMMARY:American Head American Tour with The Flaming Lips DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:781@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T234500 DTSTAMP:20210729T205255Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dying-fetus/ SUMMARY:Dying Fetus DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:809@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T233000 DTSTAMP:20211105T175314Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/after-dark-presents-thank-you-sc ientist/ SUMMARY:After Dark Presents: Thank You Scientist DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:767@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T233000 DTSTAMP:20210723T121804Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/theory-of-a-deadman-2/ SUMMARY:Theory of a Deadman DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:753@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T230000 DTSTAMP:20210610T012429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kenny-wayne-shepherd-2/ SUMMARY:Kenny Wayne Shepherd DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:813@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T233000 DTSTAMP:20211118T231725Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/secondhand-serenade-the-just-bec ause-you-sing-loud-tour/ SUMMARY:SECONDHAND SERENADE – THE JUST BECAUSE YOU SING LOUD TOUR DESCRIPTION:FEATURING SPECIAL STRIPPED-DOWN SETS FROM THE DANGEROUS SUMMER AND SAYWECANFLY LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:810@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T233000 DTSTAMP:20211011T183200Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/degrader/ SUMMARY:Omerta & Vended DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:805@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T233000 DTSTAMP:20210916T190256Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/opeth-mastodon-2/ SUMMARY:Opeth & Mastodon DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T233000 DTSTAMP:20211120T222405Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ron-gallo-post-animal-tour/ SUMMARY:Ron Gallo & Post Animal Tour This show has been canceled. All refu nds can be obtained through the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:746@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T233000 DTSTAMP:20210528T193101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/atreyu-the-baptize-tour/ SUMMARY:Atreyu - The Baptize Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:799@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T233000 DTSTAMP:20210830T172517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wristmeetrazor/ SUMMARY:Wristmeetrazor DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:827@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T000000 DTSTAMP:20211026T182429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cold-2/ SUMMARY:Cold DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:838@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211124T233000 DTSTAMP:20211118T193104Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brookline/ SUMMARY:Brookline DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:794@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T233000 DTSTAMP:20211128T182829Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robert-delong-2/ SUMMARY:Robert Delong DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:816@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T233000 DTSTAMP:20211004T133318Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steve-os/ SUMMARY:Steve-O's DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:835@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T203000 DTSTAMP:20211115T172429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-allen-stone/ SUMMARY:An Evening With: Allen Stone DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:839@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T233000 DTSTAMP:20211118T193429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/faced/ SUMMARY:Faced DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:845@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T180000 DTSTAMP:20211128T185211Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:818@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T233000 DTSTAMP:20211109T133039Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wonder-years-2/ SUMMARY:The Wonder Years DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:834@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T233000 DTSTAMP:20211109T190942Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stick-to-your-guns/ SUMMARY:Stick To Your Guns DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:755@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T233000 DTSTAMP:20210614T165434Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein-2/ SUMMARY:Silverstein DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:806@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T213000 DTSTAMP:20211212T224200Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bushido-code/ SUMMARY:Bushido Code DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:830@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T233000 DTSTAMP:20211217T145111Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-front-bottoms-4/ SUMMARY:The Front Bottoms - SOLD OUT. There will be NO tickets available at the door DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:765@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T233000 DTSTAMP:20211130T133755Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-joy-formidable/ SUMMARY:The Joy Formidable Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:807@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T233000 DTSTAMP:20211217T222110Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-holiday-toy-dr ive/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Holiday Toy Drive POSTPONED. NEW DATE WILL BE AN NOUNCED SOON! DESCRIPTION:Please bring a toy or monetary donation the day of show to bene fit the unity house\n \;\nA MESSAGE FROM THE ACACIA STRAIN:\n"Today\, we had two people in our travel party test positive for COVID. For that re ason\, we will unfortunately not be able to play the last three shows on o ur current tour. This applies to Worcester tonight and Albany. \nDecember 17th in Worcester has already been scheduled for 3/04/22. All tickets ori ginally purchased for December 17th 2022 will be valid for 3/04/22. We are working on a reschedule date for Albany now as well. Please allow us a fe w days to get that worked out\, and we will provide more details as soon a s possible. \n \nThank you to everyone for what has otherwise been an in credible tour."\n \nA MESSAGE FROM THE VENUE:\nPlease also note that thes e two shows we had scheduled were supposed to be a Toys for Tots drive for children who otherwise would not have a Christmas. So we will be placing boxes in and outside of the venue during tomorrow's State Champs show. If you have purchased a toy for the Acacia Strain show's or would like to pur chase a toy to donate please do so. They need to be packaged and new in or der to donate. So let's help these kids!!  LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:837@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T230000 DTSTAMP:20211218T151822Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-frozen-fest-2022/ SUMMARY:State Champs: Frozen Fest 2021 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:808@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T233000 DTSTAMP:20211217T222206Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-holiday-toy-dr ive-2/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Holiday Toy Drive POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!! DESCRIPTION:Please bring a toy or monetary donation the day of show to bene fit the unity house\nA MESSAGE FROM THE ACACIA STRAIN:\n"Today\, we had tw o people in our travel party test positive for COVID. For that reason\, we will unfortunately not be able to play the last three shows on our curren t tour. This applies to Worcester tonight and Albany. \nDecember 17th in Worcester has already been scheduled for 3/04/22. All tickets originally p urchased for December 17th 2022 will be valid for 3/04/22. We are working on a reschedule date for Albany now as well. Please allow us a few days to get that worked out\, and we will provide more details as soon as possibl e. \n \nThank you to everyone for what has otherwise been an incredible tour."\n \nA MESSAGE FROM THE VENUE:\nPlease also note that these two sho ws we had scheduled were supposed to be a Toys for Tots drive for children who otherwise would not have a Christmas. So we will be placing boxes in and outside of the venue during tomorrow's State Champs show. If you have purchased a toy for the Acacia Strain show's or would like to purchase a t oy to donate please do so. They need to be packaged and new in order to do nate. So let's help these kids!!  LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:873@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T200000 DTSTAMP:20220105T172323Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bendt/ SUMMARY:Bendt Canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. IF PURCHASED THROUGH A BAND MEMBER-OBTAIN THE REFUND THROUGH THEM. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:866@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T233000 DTSTAMP:20211216T192705Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/colin-quinn-last-best-hope-for/ SUMMARY:Colin Quinn - Last Best Hope For DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:840@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T233000 DTSTAMP:20211118T193920Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dance-cancer/ SUMMARY:Dance Cancer DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:826@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T233000 DTSTAMP:20220111T172409Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cat-power/ SUMMARY:Cat Power Canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:870@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220123T023000 DTSTAMP:20220118T005934Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/official-umphreys-mcgee-after-pa rty-death-kings-ft-members-of-umphreys-mcgee-aqueous-formerly-of-turkuaz-2 / SUMMARY:Official Umphrey's McGee After Party - Death Kings ft. Members of U mphrey's McGee\, Aqueous\, & formerly of Turkuaz DESCRIPTION:\nPunk/Metal trio DEATH KINGS formed during a worldwide pandemi c to pay homage to all things HEAVY.\n \nComprised of Aqueous’s Mike “Muerto” on guitar/vocals\, Umphrey’s McGee’s Ryan “Little King ” Stasik on bass/vocals\, and Turkuaz’s Mikey “OX” Carubba on drum s\, the trio brings an onslaught of sound that would make the devil hersel f start a fucking pit.\n \nTheir debut track “March of The Kings” pre cedes an upcoming LP to be released TBD.\n\n  LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:877@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T233000 DTSTAMP:20220125T164749Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/being-as-an-ocean-dear-g-d-10-ye ar-anniversary/ SUMMARY:Being As An Ocean – Dear G-D… 10 Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:843@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T233000 DTSTAMP:20220107T172052Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/30th-anniversary-of-empire-rage- for-order-tour-with-geoff-tate/ SUMMARY:30th Anniversary of Empire & Rage for Order Tour with Geoff Tate DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:883@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T233000 DTSTAMP:20220111T135815Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wombats-2/ SUMMARY:The Wombats DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:774@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T234500 DTSTAMP:20220119T210130Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hooligan-holiday-2021-featuring- sheer-terror/ SUMMARY:Hooligan Holiday 2021 Featuring: Sheer Terror DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:775@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T234500 DTSTAMP:20220119T210201Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hooligan-holiday-2021-featuring- murphys-law/ SUMMARY:Hooligan Holiday 2021 Featuring: Murphys Law DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:851@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T233000 DTSTAMP:20220124T220102Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fuel-2/ SUMMARY:Fuel "Due to unforeseen circumstances this date will be going away . Refunds will be issued at point of purchase and we hope to have a new da te shortly” DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:776@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T234500 DTSTAMP:20220128T182720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hooligan-holiday-2021-featuring- madball/ SUMMARY:Hooligan Holiday 2021 Featuring: Wrong Move DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:825@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T233000 DTSTAMP:20220203T173227Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime-20- year-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime - 20 Year Anniversary Tour - POSTPON ED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! DESCRIPTION:Please note: \n Due to the incoming winter storm tonight's sh ow is being postponed. A new date will be announced soon! Should you requi re a refund\, this can be done through the point of purchase. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. \n\n \nStay safe! \n LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:878@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T230000 DTSTAMP:20220204T180158Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/i-dont-know-how-but-they-found-m e/ SUMMARY:I Don't Know How But They Found Me Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:803@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T233000 DTSTAMP:20211129T182705Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/emo-night/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:856@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220206T233000 DTSTAMP:20211210T212958Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/malefic/ SUMMARY:Malefic DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:867@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T233000 DTSTAMP:20220209T202309Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/plush/ SUMMARY:Plush - SOLD OUT. NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:884@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T230000 DTSTAMP:20220208T165149Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nmb-the-neal-morse-band-an-eveni ng-of-innocence-and-danger/ SUMMARY:NMB - The Neal Morse Band - An Evening of Innocence and Danger DESCRIPTION:NMB are pleased to announce the release of their much-anticipat ed fourth studio album ‘Innocence &\; Danger’ on the 27th August 20 21.\nWith NMB’s previous two releases being concept albums\, it’s perh aps remarkable that Innocence &\; Danger is a series of unrelated songs \, but drummer Mike Portnoy says “After two sprawling back to back doubl e concept albums in a row\, it was refreshing to get back to writing a col lection of unrelated individual songs in the vein of our first album.”\n Indeed\, making this album came easy to the band\; while the initial inspi ration came particularly from Bill Hubauer (keyboards) and Randy George (b ass)\, the ideas flowed from everybody from there on\, as George recalls: “I am excited about the level of collaboration that we achieved on this one. We even went in with a lot of ideas that weren’t necessarily develo ped\, and I think in the end we have something that represents the best of everybody in the band.”\nIn fact – like its two acclaimed predecessor s – Innocence &\; Danger is a double album by inspiration\, rather th an design\, as Portnoy explains: “As much as we wanted to try and keep i t to a single album after having just done two double albums\, we wrote so much material that we found ourselves with our third double album in a ro w! That’s pretty prog!”\nThere is also plenty in Innocence &\; Dang er to excite those prog fans who have a thirst for epics\, as Neal Morse e xplains: “There's one half hour epic and another that's about 20 minutes long. I really didn't realise that they were that long when we were recor ding them\, which I guess is great because if a movie is really good\, you don't realise that it's three hours long! But there are also some shorter songs: some have poppier elements\, some are heavier and some have three part acoustic sections. I’m excited about all of it\, really.”\nThe al bum will be released as a Limited 2CD+DVD Digipak (featuring a Making Of d ocumentary)\, 3LP+2CD Boxset\, Standard 2CD Jewelcase &\; Digital Album \, featuring artwork by Thomas Ewerhard (Transatlantic). Pre-orders start on the 18th June\, and the full track-listing is below:\nCD 1 (Innocence): \n\n Do It All Again 08:55\n Bird On A Wire 07:22\n Your Place In The Sun 04:12\n Another Story To Tell 04:50\n The Way It Had To Be 07:14\n Emergen ce 03:12\n Not Afraid Pt. 1 04:53\n Bridge Over Troubled Water 08:08\n\nCD 2 (Danger):\n\n Not Afraid Pt. 2 19:32\n Beyond The Years 31:22\n\nThe Ne al Morse Band (now NMB) was formed in 2012\, featuring long-time collabora tors Neal Morse (vocals\, keyboards and guitars)\, Mike Portnoy (drums\, v ocals) and Randy George (bass)\, as well as Bill Hubauer (keyboards\, voca ls) and Eric Gillette (guitars\, vocals). The band’s first album\, The G rand Experiment\, showed both a freshness and maturity that was further de veloped in 2016’s The Similitude Of A Dream\, 2019’s The Great Adventu re and 2021’s Innocence &\; Danger.\nLook for NMB on tour in North Am erica in October 2021 and in Europe throughout May/June 2022. Tour dates c oming soon!\nNMB ONLINE:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheNealMorseBandOfficia l/\nwww.instagram.com/thenealmorsebandofficial\nwww.twitter.com/nealmorseb and1 LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:882@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T230000 DTSTAMP:20220110T164550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dave-mason/ SUMMARY:Dave Mason DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:885@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T233000 DTSTAMP:20220117T141401Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-casualties/ SUMMARY:The Casualties DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:852@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T233000 DTSTAMP:20211206T140704Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pyrexia/ SUMMARY:Pyrexia DESCRIPTION:IF YOU PURCHASE A TICKET FOR 2/19/22\, SHOW IT AT THE DOOR FOR FREE ADMISSION TO THIS SHOW! LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:842@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T233000 DTSTAMP:20211122T155514Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brick-by-brick-cd-release-party- featuring-nuclear-assault-and-skinless/ SUMMARY:Brick By Brick CD Release Party Featuring: Nuclear Assault and Skin less DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:688@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T233000 DTSTAMP:20220204T220900Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/circa-survive-blue-sky-noise-10- year-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Circa Survive: Blue Sky Noise 10 Year Anniversary Tour CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Hi all. \nIt breaks our hearts to announce that we are officia lly cancelling the BSN Anniversary Tour. This includes the dates that were being rescheduled for the summer as well. \nThere are multiple factors a t play here but most pressingly Anthony is currently struggling with a men tal health crisis and unable to be on tour at this time. \nA focus on sel f and family is of the utmost importance right now therefore postponing or rescheduling any further doesn’t feel like the right thing to do. \nWe 're absolutely devastated over this and feel awful for everyone it affects . We hope you will accept our most sincere apologies and regrets with this news and the last minute nature of this announcement. All refunds will be available at point of purchase. \nOddly enough we also have new music th at was released today. Although we are somber &\; wounded in this momen t\, our art and this community have always been guiding lights of hope &am p\; healing for us in times like this. We look forward to better days wher e we can celebrate overcoming these hardships together.\nLove &\; Grati tude\n- Circa 又 LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:887@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T233000 DTSTAMP:20220210T162654Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vein/ SUMMARY:Vein DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:858@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T233000 DTSTAMP:20220224T213341Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jaret-rob-of-bowling-for-soup/ SUMMARY:Jaret & Rob of Bowling for Soup Due to inclement weather\, Jaret & Rob’s show is cancelled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:896@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T233000 DTSTAMP:20220208T164925Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-official-twiddle-after-show- party-joe-cirotti-trio-feat-pappy-cabinet/ SUMMARY:The Official Twiddle After Show Party Joe Cirotti Trio DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:860@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T233000 DTSTAMP:20211214T172351Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blue-oyster-cult/ SUMMARY:Blue Oyster Cult DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:848@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T233000 DTSTAMP:20220121T143207Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-regrettes/ SUMMARY:The Regrettes All tickets purchased for the original 2/06/22 date will be honored. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:855@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T233000 DTSTAMP:20211216T144558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-all-boro-kings-dog-eat-dog-w ith-special-guests-kings-never-die/ SUMMARY:The all boro kings - DOG EAT DOG with special guests Kings Never Di e DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:874@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T233000 DTSTAMP:20220307T012305Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-wormwood-pleas e-note-tickets-purchased-for-12-18-21-12-19-21-will-be-honored/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: perform Wormwood & It Comes In Waves (please not e: Tickets purchased for 12/18/21 & 12/19/21 will be honored) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:824@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T233000 DTSTAMP:20220216T172450Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sammy-rae-the-friends/ SUMMARY:CEG Presents: Sammy Rae & The Friends DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:892@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T233000 DTSTAMP:20220201T174422Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/briston-maroney/ SUMMARY:Briston Maroney DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:864@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T230000 DTSTAMP:20220112T205631Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cant-swim-set-the-room-ablaze-to ur/ SUMMARY:Can’t Swim – Set the Room Ablaze Tour - Canceled. Refunds can b e obtained at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION:A Message From The Band:\n“This is a very sad day. With growi ng concerns related to Covid 19 and the rapidly spreading omicron variant\ , we have decided\, with the heaviest of hearts\, to cancel our upcoming h eadlining tour. With current state of the world the way it is\, we don’t feel like we’d be able to execute this tour the way we were hoping to. We are simply not confident that we would be able to complete the tour wit hout members of the touring party testing positive and creating a great fi nancial burden for the other bands as well as ourselves. We also do not ev er want to put an attendee of our show in a situation in which they have t o choose between enjoying live music\, or the guaranteed safety of themsel ves and their loved ones. We would like to sincerely apologize to dragged under\, fat’se\, moodring\, and all of the lovely people who were planni ng on attending a show. We will be back\, we promise. Stay safe and be kin d to yourselves. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.” LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:844@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T233000 DTSTAMP:20220209T135101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lawrence/ SUMMARY:Lawrence DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:821@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T233000 DTSTAMP:20211018T171807Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/defeated-sanity/ SUMMARY:Defeated Sanity DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:872@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T233000 DTSTAMP:20220115T145122Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sworn-enemy/ SUMMARY:Sworn Enemy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:832@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T233000 DTSTAMP:20211109T181732Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dropkick-murphys-st-patricks -day-2022-tour/ SUMMARY:THE DROPKICK MURPHYS St. Patricks Day 2022 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \, 12207\, Unite d States GEO:42.6499781;-73.7562016 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Eagle St\, Albany\, NY \ , 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Albany Capital Center:g eo:42.6499781,-73.7562016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:868@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T233000 DTSTAMP:20220314T192240Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/coheed-and-cambria-the-great-des troyer-tour-w-sheer-mag/ SUMMARY:Coheed and Cambria “The Great Destroyer Tour” w/ Sheer Mag - SO LD OUT DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:846@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T233000 DTSTAMP:20220302T174342Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/year-of-the-knife/ SUMMARY:Year Of The Knife All tickets purchased for the 2/28 show will be honored. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:859@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T233000 DTSTAMP:20211214T172022Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/carly-pearce/ SUMMARY:Carly Pearce DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:745@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T233000 DTSTAMP:20220311T203001Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-psychedelic-furs-made-of-rai n-tour/ SUMMARY:The Psychedelic Furs: Made Of Rain Tour POSTPONED All tickets pur chased for 11/20 & 3/12 will be honored for the new date DESCRIPTION: \;\nAll tickets for the 11/20 date &\; 3/12 will be hon ored.  Our apologies for the inconvenience. Please stay safe. LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:820@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T233000 DTSTAMP:20211018T164511Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/naked-giants-2/ SUMMARY:Naked Giants DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:903@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T233000 DTSTAMP:20220217T175233Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/good-problem/ SUMMARY:Good Problem DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:862@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T233000 DTSTAMP:20220323T165418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/drug-church/ SUMMARY:Drug Church DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:871@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T233000 DTSTAMP:20220304T195206Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fit-for-a-king-the-dark-path-tou r/ SUMMARY:Fit For A King - The Dark Path Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:893@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T233000 DTSTAMP:20220207T223859Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/obituary-2/ SUMMARY:Obituary DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:836@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T233000 DTSTAMP:20211116T173008Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/attack-attack/ SUMMARY:Attack Attack! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:889@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T233000 DTSTAMP:20220125T162651Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-record-company-play-loud-tou r/ SUMMARY:The Record Company - Play Loud Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:875@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T233000 DTSTAMP:20220103T175033Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mephiskapheles/ SUMMARY:Mephiskapheles DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:897@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T233000 DTSTAMP:20220207T171929Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/you-need-to-calm-down-a-taylor-s wift-dance-party/ SUMMARY:You Need To Calm Down - A Taylor Swift Dance Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:900@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T233000 DTSTAMP:20220209T203644Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/badflower-this-is-how-the-world- continues/ SUMMARY:Badflower - This is How the World Continues… DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:910@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T233000 DTSTAMP:20220301T184931Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/schism-a-tribute-to-tool-2/ SUMMARY:Schism: A Tribute To Tool DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:865@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T233000 DTSTAMP:20211215T203519Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-sedaris-3/ SUMMARY:David Sedaris DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:823@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T233000 DTSTAMP:20220314T150958Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/don-broco/ SUMMARY:Don Broco POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON AND TICKETS PURCHASED FOR 4/12 WILL BE HONORED. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:886@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T233000 DTSTAMP:20220117T144623Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/prince-daddy-the-hyena/ SUMMARY:Prince Daddy & The Hyena DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:814@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T233000 DTSTAMP:20211022T184256Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/amos-lee-2/ SUMMARY:Amos Lee DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:847@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T233000 DTSTAMP:20220311T184609Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lettuce-3/ SUMMARY:Lettuce DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:907@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T233000 DTSTAMP:20220318T175827Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/set-it-off/ SUMMARY:Set It Off DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:879@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T233000 DTSTAMP:20220407T163646Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bendt-2/ SUMMARY:Sydney Worthley DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:902@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T233000 DTSTAMP:20220214T175534Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/every-enemy-alive-cd-release-par ty/ SUMMARY:Every Enemy Alive cd release party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:901@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T233000 DTSTAMP:20220210T202642Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/greg-bell-30-years-of-music-cele bration-with-das-trio-featuring-rob-derhak-vinnie-amico-al-schnier/ SUMMARY:Greg Bell 30 Years of Music Celebration: With DAS Trio featuring Ro b Derhak / Vinnie Amico / Al Schnier DESCRIPTION:DAS Trio: Featuring Rob Derhak\, Vinnie Amico and Al Schnier o f moe.\n \nThe Seapods: 4/5 of the Ominous Seapods\, featuring Max Verna \, Tom Pirozzi\, Brian Mangini and Ted Marotta. Ominous Seapods built a d edicated fanbase by touring the nation relentlessly throughout the 1990 ’s until officially ending in 2001\, but have played a handful of reunio n shows since that time. After 7 years of not playing at all they returned in January of 2018 for two sold out nights at the Cohoes Music Hall.\n \ nConehead Buddha: One of the original genre-blending bands to grace the j am scene.  Conehead Buddha plays songs you can dance to... sometimes it's a Trance-like Jam\, sometimes it's got a Salsa pulse\, and sometimes they Rock it out with a taste of Ska.  Whatever the groove\, CB is an excitin g band to see live and get down to.\n\n \nDr. Jah and the Love Prophets:  Capital Region reggae for nearly three decades. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/02/logoblackbackground.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:850@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T233000 DTSTAMP:20211203T203558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lucero/ SUMMARY:Lucero DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:888@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T233000 DTSTAMP:20220426T164051Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wage-war-3/ SUMMARY:Wage War DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:916@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T233000 DTSTAMP:20220314T191822Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/apocalyptica-cell-0-tour/ SUMMARY:Apocalyptica – Cell-0 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:881@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220501T210000 DTSTAMP:20220425T133423Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/desolated/ SUMMARY:Desolated DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:849@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T233000 DTSTAMP:20211203T190925Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/knocked-loose-a-tear-in-the-fabr ic-of-life-tour/ SUMMARY:Knocked Loose: A Tear In The Fabric Of Life Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:854@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T233000 DTSTAMP:20220216T202831Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/black-sabbitch-2/ SUMMARY:Black Sabbitch DESCRIPTION:All tickets purchased for the 1/13 date will be honored. LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:880@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T233000 DTSTAMP:20220110T154001Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deveria/ SUMMARY:Deveria DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:930@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T233000 DTSTAMP:20220422T235239Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jimmy-kenny-and-the-pirate-beach -band/ SUMMARY:Jimmy Kenny and The Pirate Beach Band " Tribute to Kenny Chesney\, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band " DESCRIPTION:" Tribute to Kenny Chesney\, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band " LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:833@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T233000 DTSTAMP:20211109T184456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beach-bunny/ SUMMARY:Beach Bunny DESCRIPTION:In the interest of keeping our guests and staff protected and h ealthy\, as well as reduce the chance of COVID outbreaks that could put fu ture tour dates in jeopardy\, Beach Bunny and Empire Live will require a ll attendees of Beach Bunny’s upcoming show on May 9\, 2022 to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination.\nAll attendees will be required to s how one of the following for entry along with a government issued ID:\n\n \n\n \nYour vaccine card\n\n \nA clear and legible photocopy of your vacci ne card\n\n \nPhoto of your vaccine card on your phone\n\n \nA digital vac cine passport or record\n\n \nA negative COVID-19 test result obtained wit hin 72 hours of the event\nWe are also requesting all attendees wear masks for the duration of the show. \n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:891@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T233000 DTSTAMP:20220131T174431Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dance-gavin-dance-2/ SUMMARY:Dance Gavin Dance DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:938@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T233000 DTSTAMP:20220413T165228Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/scowl/ SUMMARY:Scowl DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:917@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T233000 DTSTAMP:20220316T170041Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/spanish-love-songs/ SUMMARY:Spanish Love Songs DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:918@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T233000 DTSTAMP:20220319T153950Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hellzapoppin-circus-side-show/ SUMMARY:Hellzapoppin Circus Side Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:920@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T233000 DTSTAMP:20220323T164626Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/terror/ SUMMARY:Terror DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:894@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T233000 DTSTAMP:20220225T145414Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-hu/ SUMMARY:The HU DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:863@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T233000 DTSTAMP:20211214T185606Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primus-a-tribute-to-kings-paying -tribute-to-rush/ SUMMARY:PRIMUS ‘A Tribute to Kings\, paying Tribute to Rush’ DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:912@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T233000 DTSTAMP:20220307T192001Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tech-n9ne-4/ SUMMARY:Tech N9ne - ASIN9NE Tour DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:919@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T234500 DTSTAMP:20220319T154243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/circus-of-life-festival-pre-part y/ SUMMARY:Circus Of Life Festival - Pre Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:935@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T233000 DTSTAMP:20220412T230654Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/palisades/ SUMMARY:Palisades DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:904@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T180000 DTSTAMP:20220222T213352Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-2/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:895@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T233000 DTSTAMP:20220204T165353Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/primitive-man/ SUMMARY:Primitive Man DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:768@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220529T233000 DTSTAMP:20220406T164751Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dark-side-of-the-moon-50th-anniv ersary-tour-featuring-the-gilmour-project/ SUMMARY:Gilmour Project Performing David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd Performing Dark Side Of The Moon All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:861@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T233000 DTSTAMP:20211214T173107Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/don-mclean/ SUMMARY:Don McLean DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:898@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T233000 DTSTAMP:20220209T034546Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-found-glory-20-years-of-stic ks-and-stones/ SUMMARY:New Found Glory: 20 Years of Sticks and Stones DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:905@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T230000 DTSTAMP:20220222T213745Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/america-4/ SUMMARY:AMERICA DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:899@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T234500 DTSTAMP:20220413T164101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-2/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:922@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T233000 DTSTAMP:20220324T190925Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pyrexia-2/ SUMMARY:Pyrexia DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:911@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T233000 DTSTAMP:20220303T182824Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thrice-bayside/ SUMMARY:Thrice/Bayside DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:939@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T233000 DTSTAMP:20220415T144723Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cradle-of-filth/ SUMMARY:Cradle of Filth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:906@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T233000 DTSTAMP:20220225T214825Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-saviors/ SUMMARY:NEW SAVIORS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:908@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T233000 DTSTAMP:20220315T150042Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gwar-3/ SUMMARY:GWAR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:928@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T233000 DTSTAMP:20220414T164309Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tiny-moving-parts/ SUMMARY:Tiny Moving Parts DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:925@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T233000 DTSTAMP:20220325T191328Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bowling-for-soup-less-than-jake- the-aquabats/ SUMMARY:Bowling For Soup\, Less Than Jake & The Aquabats DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Empire-Underground-Logo-small-min.png LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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Concerts LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:936@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T233000 DTSTAMP:20220413T131720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brick-by-brick-pre-party-with-ho ods-sacremento-ca/ SUMMARY:BRICK BY BRICK PRE PARTY with Hoods (Sacremento CA) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:937@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T173000 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States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:913@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T233000 DTSTAMP:20220304T213853Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mc-chris-the-last-tour-fetts-vet te-adult-swim-voice-actor/ SUMMARY:MC Chris: The Last Tour (fett's vette & adult swim voice actor) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:923@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T233000 DTSTAMP:20220324T193826Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wilderado/ SUMMARY:Wilderado DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:933@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T233000 DTSTAMP:20220713T172148Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chicano-batman/ SUMMARY:Chicano Batman DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:915@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T233000 DTSTAMP:20220308T142238Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/decrepit-birth-the-uncreation-of -civilization-tour-2022/ SUMMARY:Decrepit Birth “The Uncreation of Civilization” Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:929@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T233000 DTSTAMP:20220407T172200Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/x-ambassadors/ SUMMARY:X Ambassadors DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:991@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T235900 DTSTAMP:20220722T224347Z 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NO EXCEPTIONS LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:876@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T233000 DTSTAMP:20220725T144552Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hanson-red-green-blue-2022-tour- special-guest/ SUMMARY:HANSON - RED GREEN BLUE 2022 TOUR + Special Guest DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:945@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T233000 DTSTAMP:20220729T213820Z 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URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/coupons-wasted-intimacy-release- show/ SUMMARY:Coupons 'Wasted Intimacy' release show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:953@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T233000 DTSTAMP:20220815T125446Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/johnny-booth/ SUMMARY:Johnny Booth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:954@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T233000 DTSTAMP:20220825T223050Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/crowbar/ SUMMARY:Crowbar DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:955@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T160953Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/la-luz/ SUMMARY:La Luz DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:996@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T233000 DTSTAMP:20220802T174210Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/overcast/ SUMMARY:Overcast DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:981@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T233000 DTSTAMP:20220818T180447Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wild-rivers/ SUMMARY:Wild Rivers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:944@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T233000 DTSTAMP:20220907T165907Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dri/ SUMMARY:DRI DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:956@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T233000 DTSTAMP:20220721T145928Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brian-kilmeade/ SUMMARY:Brian Kilmeade DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:957@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T233000 DTSTAMP:20220826T155008Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-score-dreamers-no-more-bad-d ays-tour/ SUMMARY:The Score + Dreamers: No More Bad Days Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:959@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T233000 DTSTAMP:20220821T135930Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mike-campbell-the-dirty-knobs/ SUMMARY:MIKE CAMPBELL & THE DIRTY KNOBS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:958@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T233000 DTSTAMP:20220721T150024Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fit-for-an-autopsy/ SUMMARY:Fit For An Autopsy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:960@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T233000 DTSTAMP:20220902T191542Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motion-city-soundtrack-commit-th is-to-memory-17-year-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Motion City Soundtrack: Commit This To Memory 17 Year Anniversary T our DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:990@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T233000 DTSTAMP:20220811T195328Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-vincent-daddys-home-world-tou r/ SUMMARY:WEQX Presents: ST. VINCENT – DADDY’S HOME WORLD TOUR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1005@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T233000 DTSTAMP:20220815T164955Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pearlpalooza-after-party-with-th e-luka-state/ SUMMARY:PEARLPALOOZA AFTER PARTY WITH… THE LUKA STATE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:961@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T233000 DTSTAMP:20220829T161806Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/killswitch-engage-3/ SUMMARY:Killswitch Engage DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:982@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T234500 DTSTAMP:20220719T163321Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-2-2/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:962@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T233000 DTSTAMP:20220802T174552Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ricky-montgomery/ SUMMARY:Ricky Montgomery DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:963@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T233000 DTSTAMP:20220922T153538Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tai-verdes/ SUMMARY:FLY 92.3 Presents: Tai Verdes - Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1017@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T230000 DTSTAMP:20220915T191215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/robert-fripp-and-david-singleton -an-evening-with-that-awful-man-and-his-manager/ SUMMARY:Robert Fripp and David Singleton: An Evening With That Awful Man an d his Manager DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:943@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T233000 DTSTAMP:20220721T182753Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/testament-the-bay-strikes-back-t our/ SUMMARY:Testament: The Bay Strikes Back Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:983@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T233000 DTSTAMP:20220928T163140Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jimmy-eat-world/ SUMMARY:Jimmy Eat World - Something Loud DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:995@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T233000 DTSTAMP:20220920T142701Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/matt-maeson-never-had-to-leave-t our/ SUMMARY:Matt Maeson: Never Had To Leave Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:964@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T233000 DTSTAMP:20220909T001750Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/psycroptic-the-divine-ascension- tour/ SUMMARY:Psycroptic: The Divine Ascension Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1006@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T233000 DTSTAMP:20220923T160504Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/scarypoolparty-unplugged/ SUMMARY:Scarypoolparty (unplugged) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:984@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T233000 DTSTAMP:20220909T002138Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wednesday-13-20th-anniversary-to ur/ SUMMARY:Wednesday 13: 20th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:914@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T144714Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wolf-alice-n-american-fall-tour- 2022/ SUMMARY:Wolf Alice: N. American Fall Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:997@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T233000 DTSTAMP:20220829T162348Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/warren-zeiders-the-up-to-no-good -tour/ SUMMARY:Warren Zeiders: The Up To No Good Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:985@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T233000 DTSTAMP:20221004T162804Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/level-up/ SUMMARY:Level Up DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1001@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T230000 DTSTAMP:20220808T150716Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-man-in-black-a-tribute-to-jo hnny-cash/ SUMMARY:The Man In Black - A Tribute To Johnny Cash DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:965@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T233000 DTSTAMP:20221003T133756Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-taylor-party-taylor-swift-ni ght-red-10-year-anniversary-party/ SUMMARY:THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT (red 10 year anniversary party ) 18+ EVENT DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:986@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T233000 DTSTAMP:20220916T145806Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fozzy-2/ SUMMARY:Fozzy Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:966@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T233000 DTSTAMP:20220909T193023Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dr-dirty-john-valby/ SUMMARY:"Dr. Dirty" John Valby (18+ Event) DESCRIPTION:18+ WITH A VALID PHOTO ID. NO EXCEPTIONS! LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1019@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T230000 DTSTAMP:20220915T191928Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/john-petrucci-feat-mike-portnoy- dave-larue/ SUMMARY:John Petrucci: Feat Mike Portnoy & Dave Larue DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:841@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T233000 DTSTAMP:20220802T175034Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/barns-courtney/ SUMMARY:Barns Courtney - All tickets purchased for the 4/16 show will be ho nored DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1007@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTSTAMP:20221003T204338Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rehab/ SUMMARY:Rehab DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1000@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T230000 DTSTAMP:20220808T150514Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/master-chef-junior-live/ SUMMARY:Master Chef Junior Live DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:909@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T230000 DTSTAMP:20220721T182054Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/colbie-caillat/ SUMMARY:Colbie Caillat DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:992@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T233000 DTSTAMP:20220725T224835Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zz-top/ SUMMARY:ZZ TOP DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:967@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T172756Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hollow-is-thy-heart-reunion-show / SUMMARY:Hollow Is Thy Heart Reunion Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:987@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T172857Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zoso-the-ultimate-led-zeppelin-e xperience-2/ SUMMARY:Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience DESCRIPTION:All tickets purchased for the 1/07/22 show will be honored if t hey are not refunded.  LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:968@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T233000 DTSTAMP:20220802T175444Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dylan-scott-amen-to-that-tour/ SUMMARY:Dylan Scott: Amen To That Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:988@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T233000 DTSTAMP:20221018T154611Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slothrust/ SUMMARY:Slothrust DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1008@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T233000 DTSTAMP:20220825T222209Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-clay-people-2/ SUMMARY:The Clay People DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:969@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T175512Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/riot-ten-hype-or-die-tour/ SUMMARY:RIOT TEN: HYPE OR DIE TOUR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1014@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T180000 DTSTAMP:20220909T194106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-3/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:976@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T233000 DTSTAMP:20221011T165418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/welshly-arms/ SUMMARY:Welshly Arms DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:970@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T175312Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kip-moore-fire-on-wheels-tour/ SUMMARY:Kip Moore: Fire On Wheels Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1013@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T210000 DTSTAMP:20220909T192833Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/best-night-ever-a-dance-party-fr om-your-wildest-dreams/ SUMMARY:Best Night Ever: A Dance Party From Your Wildest Dreams (18+ Only E vent) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1009@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T233000 DTSTAMP:20220902T192203Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mortal-enslavement/ SUMMARY:Mortal Enslavement DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1015@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T233000 DTSTAMP:20220913T125554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/graveyard-get-down-rock-n-roll-h alloween-party/ SUMMARY:GRAVEYARD GET-DOWN ROCK N ROLL HALLOWEEN PARTY DESCRIPTION:Green Day – Nirvana – The Rolling Stones – Weezer\nThe Re verend Horton Heat &\; The Talking Heads\nFeaturing: El Modernist * The Mopar Cams * Sad Dads\nOTB * Nikki Brown &\; the Well Diggers And Comm on Interest.\nCOSTUME CONTEST 1st Prize Empire Live Gift Certificate LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:971@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T175235Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/trombone-shorty-and-orleans-aven ue/ SUMMARY:TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:972@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T233000 DTSTAMP:20220719T175137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cannibal-corpse/ SUMMARY:Cannibal Corpse DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1002@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T230000 DTSTAMP:20220808T150901Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hollywood-nights-the-bob-seger-e xperience/ SUMMARY:Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1010@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T233000 DTSTAMP:20220920T141803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/danielle-ponder/ SUMMARY:Danielle Ponder DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:802@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T230000 DTSTAMP:20220802T175742Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steve/ SUMMARY:Steve Vai DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:973@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T233000 DTSTAMP:20221019T165916Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/teddy-swims/ SUMMARY:Teddy Swims SOLD OUT THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF SH OW OR AT THE DOOR. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:974@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T233000 DTSTAMP:20221005T165207Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/michigander/ SUMMARY:Michigander Cancelled. Refunds can be obtained at the point of pur chase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:977@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T233000 DTSTAMP:20221104T191224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jessica-audiffred/ SUMMARY:Jessica Audiffred DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:941@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T230000 DTSTAMP:20220719T144718Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tom-poppa/ SUMMARY:Tom Papa DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1025@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T233000 DTSTAMP:20221003T212911Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/upstate-records-friends-family-f est-with-leeway-freya-day-1/ SUMMARY:Upstate Records Friends & Family Fest with Leeway & Freya. Day 1 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:978@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T233000 DTSTAMP:20221108T181501Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andy-frasco-the-u-n/ SUMMARY:Andy Frasco & The U.N. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1022@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T233000 DTSTAMP:20221014T165513Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/venom-inc/ SUMMARY:Venom Inc Due to unforeseen circumstances this event is canceled Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1020@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T233000 DTSTAMP:20221019T161459Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-ocean/ SUMMARY:The Ocean DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1036@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T234500 DTSTAMP:20221112T004123Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/marauda-presents-rage-room/ SUMMARY:MARAUDA Presents Rage Room Tour With Support From Jessica Audiffred DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1004@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T172000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T233000 DTSTAMP:20220808T151720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-trinity-of-terror-tour/ SUMMARY:The Trinity of Terror Tour DESCRIPTION:The Trinity of Terror Tour Featuring: Motionless In White -  B lack Veil Brides - Ice Nine Kills with special guests: Atreyu CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:MVP Arena\, 51 S Pearl St\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 S Pearl St\, Albany\, NY \, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=MVP Arena:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1003@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T230000 DTSTAMP:20220808T151112Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tusk-the-world-1-tribute-to-flee twood-mac/ SUMMARY:Tusk - The World #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1021@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T233000 DTSTAMP:20221010T193536Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/downswing-2/ SUMMARY:Downswing DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:998@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T233000 DTSTAMP:20220805T171153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/last-pharaoh/ SUMMARY:Last Pharaoh DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1023@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T233000 DTSTAMP:20220930T182337Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-tour/ SUMMARY:The Emo Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1027@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T234500 DTSTAMP:20221014T130222Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noche-de-verano-sin-ti-celebraci on-de-bad-bunny-21-w-id-only/ SUMMARY:Noche De Verano Sin Ti - Celebracion De Bad Bunny (21+ W/ID ONLY) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:975@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T233000 DTSTAMP:20221128T184940Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beabadoobee-beatopia-north-ameri ca-22/ SUMMARY:beabadoobee: Beatopia North America ‘22 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:994@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T223000 DTSTAMP:20220731T155918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sugar-productions-present-wakaan -presents-blue-collar-bass-tour-with-tvboo/ SUMMARY:Sugar Productions Present: WAKAAN PRESENTS ‘ Blue Collar Bass’ Tour with TVBOO DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1026@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T233000 DTSTAMP:20221125T142501Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thievery-corporation/ SUMMARY:Thievery Corporation DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1016@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T233000 DTSTAMP:20220913T155847Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pigeons-playing-ping-pong/ SUMMARY:Pigeons Playing Ping Pong DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1033@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T233000 DTSTAMP:20221102T183853Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/extinction-ad/ SUMMARY:Extinction AD DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:993@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T224500 DTSTAMP:20221128T135212Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-6/ SUMMARY:State Champs - Frozen Fest 2022 - SOLD OUT. No tickets will be avai lable day of show. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1040@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T234500 DTSTAMP:20221122T173626Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steez-presents-house-party-offic ial-frozen-fest-afterparty-18-event/ SUMMARY:Steez Presents: House Party "Official Frozen Fest Afterparty" *18+ EVENT* DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1011@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T233000 DTSTAMP:20220906T193725Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holiday-toy-drive-day-1-with-dys entery/ SUMMARY:Holiday Toy Drive Day 1 with Dysentery DESCRIPTION:PLEASE BRING A TOY TO BENEFIT TOYS FOR TOTS! LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1024@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T233000 DTSTAMP:20221121T225358Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holiday-toy-drive-day-2-surprise -headliner-tba/ SUMMARY:Holiday Toy Drive Day 2 - Downswing DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1035@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T170000 DTSTAMP:20221108T180610Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-4/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1029@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T233000 DTSTAMP:20221024T165637Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holiday-toy-drive-day-3-with-agn ostic-front/ SUMMARY:Holiday Toy Drive Day 3 with Agnostic Front DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1043@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T233000 DTSTAMP:20221129T190031Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/edict/ SUMMARY:Edict DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1051@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T233000 DTSTAMP:20230109T164212Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/millington/ SUMMARY:Millington DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1054@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T233000 DTSTAMP:20221220T010530Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/salty-featuring-loris/ SUMMARY:Salty : Hosted By Opal Essence DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1037@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T233000 DTSTAMP:20221115T180337Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lotus/ SUMMARY:Lotus DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1046@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T233000 DTSTAMP:20221130T203558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mac-saturn-until-the-money-runs- out-tour/ SUMMARY:MAC SATURN: Until the Money Runs Out Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1059@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T233000 DTSTAMP:20230210T205907Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/red/ SUMMARY:Red DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1052@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T233000 DTSTAMP:20221213T182715Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/empire-is-for-lovers-anti-valent ines-day-emo-party/ SUMMARY:Empire is For Lovers: Anti-Valentines Day Emo Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1031@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T233000 DTSTAMP:20221101T184606Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/within-destruction/ SUMMARY:Within Destruction DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1028@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T233000 DTSTAMP:20221021T172528Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/king-buffalo/ SUMMARY:King Buffalo DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1058@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T234500 DTSTAMP:20230103T181437Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/boogie-t-monster-energy-outbreak -tour/ SUMMARY:Boogie T: Monster Energy Outbreak Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1071@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T020000 DTSTAMP:20230116T161250Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shrek-rave/ SUMMARY:Shrek Rave DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1068@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T020000 DTSTAMP:20230113T231134Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-suke-cerulo-band-featuring-m embers-of-schleigho-moe-and-conehead-buddha/ SUMMARY:The Suke Cerulo Band featuring members of Schleigho\, Conehead Bud dha DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1069@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T020000 DTSTAMP:20230112T144215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/midnight-sun-performing-the-song s-of-led-zeppelin-feat-vinnie-amico-moe/ SUMMARY:Midnight Sun : Performing the songs of Led Zeppelin feat. Vinnie Am ico [moe.] DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1055@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T233000 DTSTAMP:20221220T001332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/school-of-rock-albany-grad-schoo l-presents-women-rock/ SUMMARY:SCHOOL OF ROCK Albany Grad School presents: Women Rock!! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1045@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T233000 DTSTAMP:20221130T201516Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/real-friends-knuckle-puck/ SUMMARY:Real Friends & Knuckle Puck DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1030@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T230000 DTSTAMP:20230301T203350Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jerry-harrison-adrian-belew-rema in-in-the-light-tour/ SUMMARY:Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1057@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T233000 DTSTAMP:20230308T233854Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/life-of-agony-30-years-of-river- runs-red/ SUMMARY:Life Of Agony: 30 Years of River Runs Red DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1083@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T234500 DTSTAMP:20230307T004028Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bad-bunny-birthday-bash-bad-bunn y-will-not-be-performing-21-only-event/ SUMMARY:Bad Bunny Birthday Bash (Bad Bunny will not be performing) 21+ EV ENT. MUST HAVE ID. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1063@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T230000 DTSTAMP:20230109T231302Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/toto-dogz-of-oz-tour/ SUMMARY:Toto – Dogz of Oz Tour DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1041@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T233000 DTSTAMP:20221122T135119Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bryce-vine/ SUMMARY:Bryce Vine DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1098@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20230302T194836Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-patricks-day-with-empire-live -ncaa-games-on-all-day/ SUMMARY:St Patricks Day With Empire Live! NCAA Games on ALL DAY! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1066@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T233000 DTSTAMP:20230110T235913Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/st-patricks-day-beatdown-featuri ng-bury-your-dead/ SUMMARY:St. Patricks Day Beatdown Featuring Bury Your Dead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1044@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T233000 DTSTAMP:20230105T170039Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wonder-years-the-hum-goes-on -forever-tour-w-hot-mulligan/ SUMMARY:The Wonder Years: The Hum Goes On Forever Tour w/ Hot Mulligan DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1082@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T233000 DTSTAMP:20230202T223330Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jesse-malin/ SUMMARY:Jesse Malin DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1060@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T233000 DTSTAMP:20230105T170008Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elise-trouw-the-losing-sleep-tou r/ SUMMARY:Elise Trouw - The Losing Sleep Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1056@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T233000 DTSTAMP:20221220T003008Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/reprise/ SUMMARY:Reprise DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1087@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T170000 DTSTAMP:20230216T175101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-5/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1062@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T233000 DTSTAMP:20230306T203834Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-murder-capital-gigis-recover y-north-american-tour/ SUMMARY:The Murder Capital - Gigis Recovery North American Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1065@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T233000 DTSTAMP:20230109T231212Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/third-eye-blind/ SUMMARY:Third Eye Blind DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States GEO:42.6545123;-73.75018160000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:42.6545123,-73.75018160000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1078@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T233000 DTSTAMP:20230221T031238Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/austin-meade/ SUMMARY:Austin Meade DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1075@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T233000 DTSTAMP:20230128T164151Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lorna-shore/ SUMMARY:Lorna Shore SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1050@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T233000 DTSTAMP:20230215T185136Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joywave/ SUMMARY:Joywave DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1047@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T233000 DTSTAMP:20230209T154425Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/drug-church-prince-daddy-the-hye na/ SUMMARY:Drug Church + Prince Daddy & The Hyena DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1039@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T233000 DTSTAMP:20221122T155444Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anvil/ SUMMARY:ANVIL DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1072@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T233000 DTSTAMP:20230215T185728Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-explicit-content-roadshow-pr esented-by-born-dead-clothing-featuring-downswing/ SUMMARY:The Explicit Content Roadshow presented by Born Dead Clothing Featu ring: Downswing DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1061@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T233000 DTSTAMP:20230216T175021Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wilder-woods/ SUMMARY:Wilder Woods DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1048@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T233000 DTSTAMP:20221208T220836Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chase-rice-way-down-yonder-tour/ SUMMARY:CHASE RICE - WAY DOWN YONDER TOUR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1032@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T233000 DTSTAMP:20230412T161847Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/morbid-angel/ SUMMARY:Morbid Angel DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1109@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T233000 DTSTAMP:20230322T185943Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/guthrie-bell-productions-present s-laveda-album-release-party/ SUMMARY:Guthrie/Bell Productions Presents : Laveda Album Release Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1034@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T233000 DTSTAMP:20230411T220621Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/august-burns-red-20-year-anniver sary/ SUMMARY:August Burns Red: 20 Year Anniversary SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS AVAILA BLE DAY OF SHOW OR AT THE DOOR DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1112@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T220000 DTSTAMP:20230412T162236Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pathogenic/ SUMMARY:Pathogenic DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1081@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T233000 DTSTAMP:20230228T173224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tape-face-2/ SUMMARY:Tape Face DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1049@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T233000 DTSTAMP:20221216T180426Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-mountain-goats-2/ SUMMARY:The Mountain Goats DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1074@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T230000 DTSTAMP:20230123T230411Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/girl-named-tom/ SUMMARY:Girl Named Tom DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1084@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T233000 DTSTAMP:20230228T145658Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/schism-tool-tribute-band/ SUMMARY:Schism - Tool Tribute Band DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1070@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T233000 DTSTAMP:20230112T151405Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/houndmouth-chartreuse-and-chande liers/ SUMMARY:Houndmouth - Chartreuse and Chandeliers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1099@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T233000 DTSTAMP:20230303T190627Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/my-prophecy/ SUMMARY:My Prophecy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1064@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T230000 DTSTAMP:20230109T231407Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/whose-live-anyway/ SUMMARY:Whose Live Anyway DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1092@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T234500 DTSTAMP:20230307T003953Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/broadway-rave-the-musical-theatr e-dance-party/ SUMMARY:Broadway Rave: The Musical Theatre Dance Party 18+ EVENT (MUST HAVE ID) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1104@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T233000 DTSTAMP:20230424T182458Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alexandra-kay-backroad-therapy-t our/ SUMMARY:Alexandra Kay - Backroad Therapy Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1100@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T233000 DTSTAMP:20230307T174303Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joe-p/ SUMMARY:joe p DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1086@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T233000 DTSTAMP:20230212T190949Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/soraia/ SUMMARY:Soraia DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1085@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T233000 DTSTAMP:20230212T183930Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/party101-with-dj-matt-bennett/ SUMMARY:Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1088@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T233000 DTSTAMP:20230216T175256Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/extinction-ad-2/ SUMMARY:Extinction AD DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1038@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T233000 DTSTAMP:20221115T203400Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/marauda-presents-rage-room-tour- with-support-from-jessica-audiffred/ SUMMARY:MARAUDA Presents Rage Room Tour With Support From Jessica Audiffred DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1097@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T233000 DTSTAMP:20230324T162326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-menzingers/ SUMMARY:The Menzingers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1105@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T234500 DTSTAMP:20230309T031034Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco-2/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1094@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T230000 DTSTAMP:20230228T173057Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/boz-scaggs-2/ SUMMARY:Boz Scaggs DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1091@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T233000 DTSTAMP:20230306T203137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dimensional-destruction-tour -with-volcandra-members-of-nile/ SUMMARY:The Dimensional Destruction Tour with Volcandra (members of Nile) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1067@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T233000 DTSTAMP:20230516T180747Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness -2/ SUMMARY:Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1093@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T230000 DTSTAMP:20230228T173442Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/citizen-cope-2/ SUMMARY:Citizen Cope DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1103@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T233000 DTSTAMP:20230307T192159Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/possessed-2/ SUMMARY:Possessed DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1079@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T233000 DTSTAMP:20230514T200500Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/attack-attack-2/ SUMMARY:The Dark Waves Tour featuring Attack Attack! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1077@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T233000 DTSTAMP:20230124T161829Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-taylor-party-taylor-swift-ni ght-18-only/ SUMMARY:THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT 18+ ONLY DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1090@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T233000 DTSTAMP:20230302T200012Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-2/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1076@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T234500 DTSTAMP:20230124T161219Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sugar-the-nu-metal-party/ SUMMARY:SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1080@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T230000 DTSTAMP:20230131T133310Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kofi-bakers-cream-faith-playing- music-of-cream-and-blind-faith/ SUMMARY:KOFI BAKER’S CREAM FAITH Playing Music of Cream and Blind Faith DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1102@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T233000 DTSTAMP:20230310T141403Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/declan-mckenna-the-big-return/ SUMMARY:Declan McKenna – The Big Return DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1116@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T233000 DTSTAMP:20230420T180812Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/oakheart/ SUMMARY:Oakheart DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1101@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T233000 DTSTAMP:20230426T020317Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rival-sons/ SUMMARY:Rival Sons DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1108@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T233000 DTSTAMP:20230315T231554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/archers/ SUMMARY:Archers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1107@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T233000 DTSTAMP:20230315T230429Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deveria-2/ SUMMARY:Deveria DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1119@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T233000 DTSTAMP:20230426T021707Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sing-along-live-band-emo-pop-pun k-karaoke/ SUMMARY:Sing Along - Live Band Emo & Pop Punk Karaoke DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1136@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T233000 DTSTAMP:20230518T171422Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shawn-cassidy/ SUMMARY:Shawn Cassidy DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1118@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T233000 DTSTAMP:20230612T181121Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stick-to-your-guns-2/ SUMMARY:Stick To Your Guns DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1115@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T233000 DTSTAMP:20230419T002823Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/millington-2/ SUMMARY:Millington DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1095@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T233000 DTSTAMP:20230228T202039Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/between-the-buried-and-me-the-pa rallax-ii-tour/ SUMMARY:Between The Buried And Me: The Parallax II Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1137@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T233000 DTSTAMP:20230518T171644Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bacon-brothers/ SUMMARY:Bacon Brothers DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1111@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T233000 DTSTAMP:20230412T161145Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sony-music-presents-jj-savage/ SUMMARY:Sony music presents: JJ SAVAGE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1131@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T233000 DTSTAMP:20230512T013843Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/laura-jane-grace/ SUMMARY:Laura Jane Grace DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1128@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T233000 DTSTAMP:20230509T164800Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/loss-becomes/ SUMMARY:Loss Becomes DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1139@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T233000 DTSTAMP:20230522T214236Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/starbenders-the-haunt/ SUMMARY:Starbenders & The Haunt DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1113@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T233000 DTSTAMP:20230620T162637Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/x/ SUMMARY:X POSTPONED due to a medical emergency. A new date will be announc ed soon! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1096@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T233000 DTSTAMP:20230705T194513Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/grandson/ SUMMARY:grandson DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1123@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T233000 DTSTAMP:20230613T010800Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slaughter-to-prevail/ SUMMARY:Slaughter To Prevail DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1122@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T233000 DTSTAMP:20230428T201118Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cliffdiver/ SUMMARY:Cliffdiver DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1152@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T170000 DTSTAMP:20230606T171121Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-6/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1141@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T233000 DTSTAMP:20230524T165144Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jonny-craig/ SUMMARY:Jonny Craig DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1168@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T233000 DTSTAMP:20230706T181232Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/texas-hippie-coalition/ SUMMARY:Texas Hippie Coalition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1132@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T233000 DTSTAMP:20230514T181737Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-erotics/ SUMMARY:The Erotics DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1130@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T233000 DTSTAMP:20230628T170419Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/counterparts/ SUMMARY:Counterparts DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1140@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T233000 DTSTAMP:20230616T152107Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/big-d-and-the-kids-table/ SUMMARY:Big D and The Kids Table DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1134@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T233000 DTSTAMP:20230606T170654Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mest/ SUMMARY:Mest DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1133@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T233000 DTSTAMP:20230514T184739Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-antarctican/ SUMMARY:The Antarctican DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1148@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T233000 DTSTAMP:20230602T192535Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/johnny-booth-album-release-show/ SUMMARY:Johnny Booth Album Release Show!! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1145@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T233000 DTSTAMP:20230718T154346Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/young-culture/ SUMMARY:Young Culture DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1126@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T233000 DTSTAMP:20230505T202736Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hemlock-the-dirty-thirty-tour/ SUMMARY:Hemlock "The Dirty Thirty Tour" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1150@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T230000 DTSTAMP:20230718T024255Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jameson-rodgers/ SUMMARY:Jameson Rodgers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1189@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T233000 DTSTAMP:20230731T214419Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/melissa-etheridge-4/ SUMMARY:Melissa Etheridge DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1127@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T233000 DTSTAMP:20230804T211251Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/k-flay-with-arkells/ SUMMARY:K.Flay Arkells are no longer performing. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1120@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T233000 DTSTAMP:20230427T193631Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sanguisugabogg/ SUMMARY:Sanguisugabogg DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1114@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T233000 DTSTAMP:20230712T201418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jinjer/ SUMMARY:Jinjer DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1151@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T233000 DTSTAMP:20230606T123007Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/psycroptic-decrepit-birth/ SUMMARY:Psycroptic & Decrepit Birth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1169@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T233000 DTSTAMP:20230811T172300Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arcy-drive-the-stattic-tour-part -2/ SUMMARY:Arcy Drive: The Stattic Tour Part 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1149@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T233000 DTSTAMP:20230602T192405Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-return-of-adhara-record-rele ase-for-abandoned-future/ SUMMARY:The return of ADHARA record release for "Abandoned Future" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1178@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T233000 DTSTAMP:20230815T142420Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-sleeping-i-feel-like-im-beco ming-a-ghost-record-release/ SUMMARY:The Sleeping - Due to a scheduling conflict\, this show is now canc elled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1160@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T233000 DTSTAMP:20230816T170924Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/weathers-almost-monday/ SUMMARY:Weathers & Almost Monday DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1163@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T233000 DTSTAMP:20230625T175535Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/slothrust-2/ SUMMARY:Slothrust DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1158@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T233000 DTSTAMP:20230613T173550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deadlands/ SUMMARY:Deadlands DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1179@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T233000 DTSTAMP:20230731T214106Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ann-wilson-of-heart-tripsitter-2 / SUMMARY:ANN WILSON OF HEART & TRIPSITTER DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1124@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T233000 DTSTAMP:20230810T174424Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-502s-fresh-squeezed-happines s-tour/ SUMMARY:The 502s - Fresh Squeezed Happiness Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1193@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T233000 DTSTAMP:20230807T190719Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/death-before-dishonor/ SUMMARY:Death Before Dishonor DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1138@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T233000 DTSTAMP:20230522T173225Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/trombone-shorty-and-orleans-ave/ SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty and Orleans Ave DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1166@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T233000 DTSTAMP:20230701T022017Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/born-dead-festival-day-1-featuri ng-hatebreed/ SUMMARY:Born Dead Festival Day 1 - Featuring Hatebreed DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1167@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T233000 DTSTAMP:20230701T015604Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/born-dead-festival-day-1-featuri ng-tba/ SUMMARY:Born Dead Festival Day 1 - Featuring TBA DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1135@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T233000 DTSTAMP:20230518T165842Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/d-r-i/ SUMMARY:D.R.I. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1089@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T233000 DTSTAMP:20230221T031134Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sir-chloe/ SUMMARY:Sir Chloe DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1182@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T233000 DTSTAMP:20230725T200758Z 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UID:1183@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T233000 DTSTAMP:20230815T140643Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wargasm-uk/ SUMMARY:Wargasm UK DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1173@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T233000 DTSTAMP:20230712T132638Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/agnostic-front/ SUMMARY:Agnostic Front DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under 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URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/muscadine-bloodline-teenage-dixi e-tour/ SUMMARY:Muscadine Bloodline - Teenage Dixie Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1209@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T233000 DTSTAMP:20230824T023634Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco-18-with-a-vali d-photo-id-only/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco 18+ with a VALID PHOTO ID ONLY DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Gimme-Site-2.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New 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Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1221@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T230000 DTSTAMP:20230912T120151Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jim-breuer-2/ SUMMARY:Jim Breuer DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1211@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T233000 DTSTAMP:20230824T173655Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/off-with-their-heads/ SUMMARY:Off With Their Heads DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1181@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T233000 DTSTAMP:20230725T195606Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/armor-for-sleep/ SUMMARY:Armor For Sleep DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1194@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T233000 DTSTAMP:20230828T194410Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wyatt-flores/ SUMMARY:Wyatt Flores DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1219@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T233000 DTSTAMP:20230912T115309Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alexandra-kays-all-ive-ever-know n-the-tour/ SUMMARY:Alexandra Kay's All I've Ever Known: The Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1227@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T190000 DTSTAMP:20231003T160553Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/metal-music-mixer/ SUMMARY:Metal Music Mixer DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1053@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T234500 DTSTAMP:20230911T124741Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-3/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour 18+ ONLY with ID DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Emo-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1197@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T233000 DTSTAMP:20230814T151241Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-thanksgiving-metal-throwdown -food-drive-hosted-by-that-fuzzing-rock-show/ SUMMARY:The Thanksgiving Metal Throwdown food drive: Hosted by THAT FUZZING ROCK SHOW DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1218@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T233000 DTSTAMP:20230907T213324Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/house-party-presents-homeless-aw areness-benefit/ SUMMARY:House Party Presents: Homeless Awareness Benefit DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1159@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231122T233000 DTSTAMP:20230625T172257Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/baroness-sweet-oblivion-tour-202 3/ SUMMARY:Baroness: Sweet Oblivion Tour 2023 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1206@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T233000 DTSTAMP:20230821T171119Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nick-rossi/ SUMMARY:Nick Rossi DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1198@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T233000 DTSTAMP:20230815T155137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/avatar-chimp-mosh-pit-tour/ SUMMARY:Avatar: Chimp Mosh Pit Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1249@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T233000 DTSTAMP:20231118T143803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/day-1-annual-holiday-toy-drive-f eaturing-ill-bill-slaine/ SUMMARY:Day 1 - Annual Holiday Toy Drive Featuring: Ill Bill & Slaine DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1242@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T233000 DTSTAMP:20231107T165347Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/day-2-annual-holiday-toy-drive-f eaturing-downswing/ SUMMARY:Day 2 - Annual Holiday Toy Drive featuring: Downswing DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1161@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T233000 DTSTAMP:20231130T180918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-fixx/ SUMMARY:The Fixx - Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1233@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T170000 DTSTAMP:20231118T142611Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-8/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1228@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T233000 DTSTAMP:20231006T173047Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/millington-3/ SUMMARY:Millington DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1204@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T233000 DTSTAMP:20231107T163839Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/suffocation/ SUMMARY:Suffocation DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1195@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T230000 DTSTAMP:20230811T175223Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mersiv/ SUMMARY:Mersiv DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1212@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T233000 DTSTAMP:20231015T010338Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/one-step-closer/ SUMMARY:One Step Closer DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1226@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T233000 DTSTAMP:20231003T160208Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-wilhelm-scream/ SUMMARY:A Wilhelm Scream DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1240@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T233000 DTSTAMP:20231106T185357Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jj-savage/ SUMMARY:JJ Savage DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1225@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T233000 DTSTAMP:20231001T161302Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/left-to-suffer/ SUMMARY:Left To Suffer DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1236@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T233000 DTSTAMP:20231220T184001Z 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1213@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T233000 DTSTAMP:20230829T171019Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/motor-mountain-off-road-presents -the-2024-extreme-music-awards/ SUMMARY:Motor Mountain Off Road presents: The 2024 Extreme Music Awards DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Awards-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1234@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T233000 DTSTAMP:20240108T223649Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-taylor-party-the-ts-dance-pa rty-18-only/ SUMMARY:The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party 18+ With ID ONLY DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1222@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T233000 DTSTAMP:20240108T223717Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sugar-the-nu-metal-party-18-w-id -only/ SUMMARY:SUGAR: THE NU-METAL PARTY - 18+ With ID ONLY DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1231@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T233000 DTSTAMP:20231017T174633Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-devil-wears-prada-fit-for-a- king-metalcore-dropouts/ SUMMARY:The Devil Wears Prada & Fit For A King: METALCORE DROPOUTS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1250@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T233000 DTSTAMP:20231120T181659Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anthony-rodia-2/ SUMMARY:Anthony Rodia DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Step Up & SLP Concerts LOCATION:The Egg\, State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States GEO:42.668971;-73.78688999999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=State St\, Albany\, NY\, 12 203\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Egg:geo:42.668971,-73.7 8688999999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1223@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T233000 DTSTAMP:20240112T210551Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anees-winter-camp-tour/ SUMMARY:anees – Winter Camp Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1246@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T233000 DTSTAMP:20240130T171355Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mac-saturn-hard-to-sell-tour/ SUMMARY:Mac Saturn: Hard To Sell Tour Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1259@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T233000 DTSTAMP:20231206T024345Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/phoneboy/ SUMMARY:Phoneboy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1012@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T233000 DTSTAMP:20240108T223551Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco - 18+ ONLY DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Gimme-Site-2.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1244@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T233000 DTSTAMP:20231107T172002Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-erotics-2/ SUMMARY:The Erotics DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1286@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T233000 DTSTAMP:20240123T184320Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dynasty-wrestling-it-was-all-a-d ream/ SUMMARY:Dynasty Wrestling - It Was All A Dream DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1283@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T233000 DTSTAMP:20240117T171703Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tragedy-bee-gees-more-metal-trib ute/ SUMMARY:Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United 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LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1247@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T233000 DTSTAMP:20231117T202304Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tanner-usrey/ SUMMARY:Tanner Usrey DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1266@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000 DTSTAMP:20240201T180251Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/girth-control/ SUMMARY:Girth Control DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1238@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T233000 DTSTAMP:20231103T171418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/biohazard/ SUMMARY:Biohazard DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1117@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T233000 DTSTAMP:20240304T234004Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-kooks-inside-in-inside-out-1 5th-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:The Kooks - Inside In / Inside Out 15th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1291@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T000000 DTSTAMP:20240203T145039Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-little-overboard/ SUMMARY:A Little Overboard DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1258@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T233000 DTSTAMP:20231205T160125Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ally-venable/ SUMMARY:Ally Venable DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1260@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T233000 DTSTAMP:20231206T235918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/non-compliants/ SUMMARY:Non-Compliants DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1295@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T233000 DTSTAMP:20240204T211705Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/shrek-rave-2/ SUMMARY:Shrek Rave DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1235@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T233000 DTSTAMP:20231111T192608Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mom-jeans/ SUMMARY:Mom Jeans DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1248@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T233000 DTSTAMP:20231117T203600Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/between-you-me/ SUMMARY:Between You & Me DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1229@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T233000 DTSTAMP:20240201T180030Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/drake-white-the-bridge-tour/ SUMMARY:Drake White - The Bridge Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1256@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T233000 DTSTAMP:20240324T184445Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wheeler-walker-jr/ SUMMARY:Wheeler Walker Jr - The Spread Eagle Tour 18+ With ID. 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DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1265@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T233000 DTSTAMP:20240325T175252Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-69-eyes/ SUMMARY:The 69 Eyes DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1263@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T233000 DTSTAMP:20231210T224811Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/origami-angel/ SUMMARY:Origami Angel DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1289@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T233000 DTSTAMP:20240201T184831Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-broken-view-2/ SUMMARY:The Broken View DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1267@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T233000 DTSTAMP:20231214T184415Z 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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T233000 DTSTAMP:20240116T193117Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/combichrist/ SUMMARY:Combichrist DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1274@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T233000 DTSTAMP:20240201T184857Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-j/ SUMMARY:David J DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1302@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T233000 DTSTAMP:20240327T190023Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jessie-murph-live-in-the-sticks- tour/ SUMMARY:Jessie Murph - Live In The Sticks Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1293@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T233000 DTSTAMP:20240201T191101Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/broadway-rave/ SUMMARY:Broadway Rave DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/Broad-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States 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The Ultimate Ratt Experience DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1348@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T233000 DTSTAMP:20240503T165444Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/violent-way/ SUMMARY:Violent Way DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1314@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T233000 DTSTAMP:20240304T234219Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/i-am-the-avalanche/ SUMMARY:I Am The Avalanche DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1323@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T233000 DTSTAMP:20240311T172304Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/moonshine-bandits/ SUMMARY:Moonshine Bandits DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1345@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T233000 DTSTAMP:20240501T010118Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/spose/ SUMMARY:Spose DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1321@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T233000 DTSTAMP:20240308T172526Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/my-prophecy-2/ SUMMARY:My Prophecy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1344@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T234500 DTSTAMP:20240423T202433Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/taylor-goes-emo-taylor-vs-emo-ni ght-party/ SUMMARY:Taylor Goes Emo: Taylor Vs. Emo Night Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1342@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T233000 DTSTAMP:20240417T221239Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bodybox/ SUMMARY:Bodybox DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1375@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T233000 DTSTAMP:20240621T185814Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ben-rowe-memorial-compilation-sh ow/ SUMMARY:Ben Rowe Memorial Compilation Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1379@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T233000 DTSTAMP:20240611T193059Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dynasty-wrestling-light-up-the-s ky/ SUMMARY:Dynasty Wrestling: Light Up The Sky DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1334@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T233000 DTSTAMP:20240327T165902Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bieber-party-justin-bieber-n ight/ SUMMARY:The Bieber Party: Justin Bieber Night DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1322@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T233000 DTSTAMP:20240520T152218Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arrows-in-action/ SUMMARY:Arrows In Action DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1356@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T233000 DTSTAMP:20240504T023103Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/story-of-the-year-with-special-g uest-the-plain-white-ts/ SUMMARY:Story of the Year with Special Guest The Plain White T's DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1320@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T233000 DTSTAMP:20240308T171851Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/filth/ SUMMARY:Filth DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1329@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T233000 DTSTAMP:20240319T180444Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/big-d-the-kids-table/ SUMMARY:Big D & The Kids Table DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1318@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T233000 DTSTAMP:20240307T164204Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fallujah/ SUMMARY:Fallujah - The Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1331@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T233000 DTSTAMP:20240321T005311Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joe-stump-guitar-virtuoso-of-the -band-alcatrazz/ SUMMARY:Joe Stump - Guitar Virtuoso of the band Alcatrazz DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1296@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T233000 DTSTAMP:20240708T235835Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fitz-and-the-tantrums-good-night s-tour/ SUMMARY:Fitz and The Tantrums - Good Nights Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1368@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T233000 DTSTAMP:20240528T132724Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jj-savage-2/ SUMMARY:JJ Savage DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1330@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T233000 DTSTAMP:20240319T183433Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/taj-farrant/ SUMMARY:Taj Farrant DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1403@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T230000 DTSTAMP:20240715T215322Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/almost-queen/ SUMMARY:Almost Queen DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Frog Alley Brewing\, 108 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY \, 12305\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=108 State Street\, Schenect ady\, NY \, 12305\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frog Alley Br ewing:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1364@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T233000 DTSTAMP:20240520T220156Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/millington-4/ SUMMARY:Millington DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1353@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T233000 DTSTAMP:20240503T171957Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cognitive/ SUMMARY:Cognitive DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1253@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T233000 DTSTAMP:20240628T194936Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mammoth-wvh-the-mammoth-ii-tour/ SUMMARY:Mammoth WVH - The Mammoth II Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1307@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T233000 DTSTAMP:20240225T225311Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/as-i-lay-dying-us-summer-24-tour / SUMMARY:As I Lay Dying US Summer '24 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1347@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T233000 DTSTAMP:20240501T183430Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cassadee-pope-2/ SUMMARY:Cassadee Pope DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1346@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T233000 DTSTAMP:20240501T181256Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beartooth-summer-2024-tour/ SUMMARY:Beartooth: Summer 2024 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1366@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T233000 DTSTAMP:20240520T235310Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-well-year-of-the-cobra/ SUMMARY:The Well & Year Of The Cobra DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1373@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T233000 DTSTAMP:20240603T205326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/frozen-soul-2/ SUMMARY:Frozen Soul DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1382@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T233000 DTSTAMP:20240615T124701Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tracheotomy/ SUMMARY:Tracheotomy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1357@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T230000 DTSTAMP:20240513T162002Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/g-love-special-sauce-with-brett- dennen/ SUMMARY:G. Love & Special Sauce with Brett Dennen DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Frog Alley Brewing\, 108 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY \, 12305\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=108 State Street\, Schenect ady\, NY \, 12305\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frog Alley Br ewing:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1343@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T233000 DTSTAMP:20240423T144509Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-head-and-the-heart/ SUMMARY:The Head and The Heart DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:The Palace Theater\, 19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=19 Clinton Ave\, Albany\, N Y\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Palace Theater:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1365@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T233000 DTSTAMP:20240520T234617Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mc-chris/ SUMMARY:MC Chris DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1312@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T233000 DTSTAMP:20240729T213539Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/yachtley-crew/ SUMMARY:Yachtley Crew - Postponed DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1390@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T233000 DTSTAMP:20240724T140144Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hannah-wicklund/ SUMMARY:Hannah Wicklund - CANCELED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT THE POINT OF PURCH ASE. 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12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1394@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T233000 DTSTAMP:20240709T000557Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/twin-temple-fallen-angels-mmxxiv -fall-tour/ SUMMARY:Twin Temple - Fallen Angels MMXXIV Fall Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1434@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T233000 DTSTAMP:20240821T184817Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/violent-by-design/ SUMMARY:Violent By Design DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1436@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T233000 DTSTAMP:20240828T225803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/public-serpents/ SUMMARY:Public Serpents DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1392@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T233000 DTSTAMP:20240701T173141Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dirty-honey-cant-find-the-breaks -tour/ SUMMARY:Dirty Honey: Can't Find The Breaks Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1363@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T233000 DTSTAMP:20240520T151454Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chase-matthew/ SUMMARY:Chase Matthew DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1451@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T233000 DTSTAMP:20241007T202154Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mac-saturn/ SUMMARY:Mac Saturn - POSTPONED. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1383@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T233000 DTSTAMP:20240620T222852Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skeletal-remains-bewitcher/ SUMMARY:Skeletal Remains & Bewitcher DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1422@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T233000 DTSTAMP:20241011T024836Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sleepy-hallow-sheff-g/ SUMMARY:Sleepy Hallow & Sheff G DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1372@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T233000 DTSTAMP:20240923T174314Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-clay-people-3/ SUMMARY:Kakos DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1409@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T234500 DTSTAMP:20240719T152320Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bop-to-the-top/ SUMMARY:Bop To The Top DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1337@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T233000 DTSTAMP:20240408T171919Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ricky-montgomery-the-rick-tour-o ne-rick-to-rule-them-all/ SUMMARY:Ricky Montgomery - The Rick Tour: One Rick to Rule Them All DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: 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SUMMARY:Czarface DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1408@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T233000 DTSTAMP:20240822T201338Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/babyjake/ SUMMARY:BabyJake DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1416@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T233000 DTSTAMP:20240910T000047Z 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DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1413@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T233000 DTSTAMP:20241022T152653Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dexter-and-the-moonrocks/ SUMMARY:Dexter And The Moonrocks DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1402@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T233000 DTSTAMP:20240715T211813Z 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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T233000 DTSTAMP:20240818T153901Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pop-evil-bad-wolves-the-animal-i nstinct-tour/ SUMMARY:Pop Evil / Bad Wolves: The Animal Instinct Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1423@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T000000 DTSTAMP:20240726T231657Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vertical-horizon-everything-you- want-25th-anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Vertical Horizon: Everything You Want 25th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1456@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T234500 DTSTAMP:20240927T194046Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-18-w-id-only- no-exceptions/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour 18+ w/ ID ONLY. No Exceptions. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Emo-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1341@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T233000 DTSTAMP:20240925T145206Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fat-joe/ SUMMARY:Fat Joe Canceled Refunds are available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1453@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T233000 DTSTAMP:20241117T192129Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/exodus-and-havok-with-special-gu est-candy-and-dead-heat/ SUMMARY:Exodus and Havok with special guest Candy and Dead Heat DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1462@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T233000 DTSTAMP:20241118T015325Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lo-do-sho-with-mouth-for-war-2/ SUMMARY:LO DO SHO with Mouth For War - Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1448@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T233000 DTSTAMP:20240909T233519Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ekoh-drag-me-from-hell-tour/ SUMMARY:Ekoh - Drag Me From Hell Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1398@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T233000 DTSTAMP:20241122T191239Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thanksgiving-metal-throwdown-foo d-drive/ SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Metal Throwdown Food Drive Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1418@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T233000 DTSTAMP:20240723T173004Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/heh-anarchy-tour/ SUMMARY:He$h: Anarchy Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1454@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T233000 DTSTAMP:20240919T202926Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holiday-rhymes/ SUMMARY:Holiday Rhymes DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1430@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T233000 DTSTAMP:20241112T185546Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anthony-green/ SUMMARY:Anthony Green DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1419@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T233000 DTSTAMP:20240730T224230Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-tune-low-die-s low-ho-ho/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1420@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T233000 DTSTAMP:20240925T143703Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-tune-low-die-s low-ho-ho-2/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1473@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20241107T210057Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-12/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1450@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T233000 DTSTAMP:20240923T173739Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/an-evening-with-shakey-graves-bu ffalo-hunt/ SUMMARY:An Evening with Shakey Graves & Buffalo Hunt DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1478@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T233000 DTSTAMP:20241114T231213Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gideon/ SUMMARY:Gideon DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1431@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T233000 DTSTAMP:20241122T183706Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holiday-vibes-toy-drive/ SUMMARY:Holiday Vibes Toy Drive DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1459@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T233000 DTSTAMP:20241011T024359Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pathogenic-2/ SUMMARY:Pathogenic DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1467@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T233000 DTSTAMP:20241103T000329Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/from-albany-veterans-with-love-p resents-tame-the-rooster/ SUMMARY:From Albany Veterans With Love presents: Tame The Rooster DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1485@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T233000 DTSTAMP:20241127T001558Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/phantogram-dj-set/ SUMMARY:EQX & Empire Live Present: Home For The Holidaze with a Phantogram DJ Set DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1468@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T233000 DTSTAMP:20241103T002747Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/halfway-to-hell-birthday-bash-fe aturing-tyranize/ SUMMARY:Halfway To Hell Birthday Bash featuring: Tyranize DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1446@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T233000 DTSTAMP:20241210T194534Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/zakk-sabbath-king-of-the-monstou rs/ SUMMARY:Zakk Sabbath: King of the Monstours DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1442@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T233000 DTSTAMP:20240908T134154Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-extreme-music-awards-pre-par ty/ SUMMARY:The Extreme Music Awards Pre Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1441@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T233000 DTSTAMP:20240905T184220Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-extreme-music-awards/ SUMMARY:The Extreme Music Awards DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Awards-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1440@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T233000 DTSTAMP:20240905T184031Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-extreme-music-awards-after-p arty-with-skinlab-and-dead-by-wednesday/ SUMMARY:The Extreme Music Awards After Party with Skinlab and Dead By Wedne sday DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/08/Awards-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1447@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T233000 DTSTAMP:20240910T203516Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dirty-nil-winter-2025-tour/ SUMMARY:The Dirty Nil - Winter 2025 Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1443@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T233000 DTSTAMP:20240915T162657Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-browning/ SUMMARY:The Browning DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1480@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T233000 DTSTAMP:20241118T014614Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/renesans-nailed-shut-ma-with-spe cial-guest-slamwich/ SUMMARY:Renesans & Nailed Shut MA with special guest Slamwich DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1460@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T233000 DTSTAMP:20241126T165936Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joe-stump-and-last-pharoah/ SUMMARY:Joe Stump and Last Pharoah DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1486@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T233000 DTSTAMP:20250108T151118Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-41/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: 41 - Tickets for 12/27 will be honored! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1393@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T000000 DTSTAMP:20240701T180751Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nile-six-feet-under/ SUMMARY:Nile & Six Feet Under DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1474@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T233000 DTSTAMP:20241109T192629Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tragedy-a-metal-tribute-to-the-b ee-gees-more/ SUMMARY:Tragedy (A metal tribute to the Bee Gees & More!) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1464@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T233000 DTSTAMP:20241102T161133Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sheer-terror/ SUMMARY:Sheer Terror DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1465@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T233000 DTSTAMP:20241104T184336Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/atmosphere-imagine-the-fun-tour/ SUMMARY:Atmosphere - Imagine The Fun Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1437@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T233000 DTSTAMP:20240905T180918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hippo-campus-2/ SUMMARY:Hippo Campus - Flood Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1439@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T233000 DTSTAMP:20240830T202924Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/big-head-todd-the-monsters-40th- anniversary-tour/ SUMMARY:Big Head Todd & The Monsters - 40th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1466@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T233000 DTSTAMP:20250122T145554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lauren-mayberry-vicious-creature -tour/ SUMMARY:Lauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1495@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T234500 DTSTAMP:20241223T142259Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco-4/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1461@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T233000 DTSTAMP:20250218T190840Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bilmuri/ SUMMARY:Bilmuri POSTPONED New show date is 2/17. All tickets purchased fo r the original date will be honored. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1469@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T233000 DTSTAMP:20241105T164027Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-get-up-kids-25-years-of-some thing-to-write-home-about/ SUMMARY:The Get Up Kids - 25 Years of Something To Write Home About DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1503@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T233000 DTSTAMP:20250114T140726Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skarhead/ SUMMARY:Skarhead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1475@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T233000 DTSTAMP:20241109T192913Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-erotics-3/ SUMMARY:The Erotics DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1501@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T233000 DTSTAMP:20250108T221614Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dynasty-presents-heavy-is-the-cr own/ SUMMARY:Dynasty Presents: Heavy Is The Crown DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1481@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T190000 DTSTAMP:20250221T154526Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sunshine-submissions-rock-n-roll -jiu-jitsu-tournament/ SUMMARY:Sunshine & Submissions: Rock 'n' Roll Jiu Jitsu Tournament DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1477@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T233000 DTSTAMP:20241223T142710Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aborted/ SUMMARY:Aborted DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1489@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T233000 DTSTAMP:20241212T173908Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/internal-bleeding-2/ SUMMARY:Internal Bleeding DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1479@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T233000 DTSTAMP:20241118T012951Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/septic-flesh/ SUMMARY:Septic Flesh DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1470@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T233000 DTSTAMP:20250129T180441Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saxsquatch/ SUMMARY:Saxsquatch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1681@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T233000 DTSTAMP:20250930T154706Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saxsquatch-2/ SUMMARY:Saxsquatch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1484@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T233000 DTSTAMP:20241124T231205Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/somewhere-to-call-home-final-sho w/ SUMMARY:Somewhere To Call Home (final show) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1536@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T233000 DTSTAMP:20250224T202959Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/guardin/ SUMMARY:Guardin DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1506@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T233000 DTSTAMP:20250116T154139Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/blaze-ya-dead-homie/ SUMMARY:Blaze Ya Dead Homie DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1507@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T234500 DTSTAMP:20250217T152700Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/its-a-2000s-party/ SUMMARY:It's A 2000's Party 18+ with a VALID PHOTO ID. NO EXCEPTIONS. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1497@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T233000 DTSTAMP:20250102T165139Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/torpedo-lane/ SUMMARY:Torpedo Lane DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1504@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T233000 DTSTAMP:20250217T152832Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/united-we-dance-the-ultimate-rav e-experience/ SUMMARY:United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/United-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1517@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20250129T193836Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-13/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1490@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T233000 DTSTAMP:20241212T181505Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cavalera-third-world-trilogy-tou r/ SUMMARY:Cavalera - Third World Trilogy Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1530@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T233000 DTSTAMP:20250213T195708Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/crystal-lake/ SUMMARY:Crystal Lake DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1715@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T233000 DTSTAMP:20251209T205425Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-happy-fits-2/ SUMMARY:The Happy Fits DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1531@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T233000 DTSTAMP:20250217T152918Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/club-90s-bieber-night/ SUMMARY:Club 90's - Bieber Night DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl 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SUMMARY:Heavy Trip DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1509@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T233000 DTSTAMP:20250116T213901Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/living-wreckage-members-of-anthr ax-shadows-fall/ SUMMARY:Living Wreckage (members of Anthrax & Shadows Fall) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1487@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T233000 DTSTAMP:20241207T224638Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chuck-ragan/ SUMMARY:Chuck Ragan DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1505@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T233000 DTSTAMP:20250116T152232Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/a-little-overboard-3/ SUMMARY:A Little Overboard DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T233000 DTSTAMP:20241223T141017Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-brokes-a-tribute-to-the-stro kes/ SUMMARY:The Brokes - A Tribute To The Strokes DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1488@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T233000 DTSTAMP:20241210T211217Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kool-keith/ SUMMARY:Kool Keith DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT 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DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1476@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T233000 DTSTAMP:20241109T193153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/outta-my-head-2/ SUMMARY:Outta My Head DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1526@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T233000 DTSTAMP:20250207T210859Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/party101-with-matt-bennett-18-wi th-id-no-exceptions/ SUMMARY:Party101 with Matt Bennett DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1471@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T233000 DTSTAMP:20241107T204423Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/armor-for-sleep-2/ SUMMARY:Armor For Sleep DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1532@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T233000 DTSTAMP:20250318T204022Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/full-blown-chaos/ SUMMARY:Full Blown Chaos DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1552@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T233000 DTSTAMP:20250331T170943Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-translations/ SUMMARY:New Translations DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1515@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T233000 DTSTAMP:20250123T212816Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joywave-here-to-perform-spring-2 025/ SUMMARY:Joywave - Here To Perform... Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1510@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T233000 DTSTAMP:20250409T151626Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silverstein-25-years-of-noise/ SUMMARY:Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1500@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T233000 DTSTAMP:20250108T155315Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/noah-xo/ SUMMARY:Noah XO DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1523@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T233000 DTSTAMP:20250204T154904Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/man-must-explore-leukemia-benefi t/ SUMMARY:Man Must Explore - Leukemia benefit DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1533@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T233000 DTSTAMP:20250219T162554Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckethead-3/ SUMMARY:Buckethead DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Bucket-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1551@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T233000 DTSTAMP:20250422T193350Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-funeral-portrait/ SUMMARY:The Funeral Portrait DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1538@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T233000 DTSTAMP:20250226T180931Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hamro/ SUMMARY:Hamro DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1520@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T233000 DTSTAMP:20250129T200254Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brick-by-brick-ep-release-party/ SUMMARY:Brick By Brick EP Release Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1555@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T233000 DTSTAMP:20250401T204331Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wcdb-presents-spring-2025-show-w ith-been-stellar/ SUMMARY:WCDB Presents - Spring 2025 Show with Been Stellar DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1518@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T233000 DTSTAMP:20250126T222715Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bouncing-souls-east-coast-fc k-you-tour/ SUMMARY:The Bouncing Souls - East Coast! F#ck You! Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1537@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T233000 DTSTAMP:20250225T210245Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/better-lovers/ SUMMARY:Better Lovers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1546@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T233000 DTSTAMP:20250412T145402Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/crobot/ SUMMARY:Crobot DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1491@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T233000 DTSTAMP:20250411T174320Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bit-brigade-performs-super-mario -world-f-zero-live/ SUMMARY:Bit Brigade Performs "Super Mario World" + "F-Zero" LIVE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1540@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T234500 DTSTAMP:20250422T213142Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dying-fetus-3/ SUMMARY:Dying Fetus DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1516@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T233000 DTSTAMP:20250124T190802Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/silent-planet-invent-animate-the -bloom-in-heaven-tour/ SUMMARY:Silent Planet & Invent Animate – The Bloom In Heaven Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1496@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T233000 DTSTAMP:20241226T204131Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-queers/ SUMMARY:The Queers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1539@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T233000 DTSTAMP:20250403T174054Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pain-of-truth-sunami-coast-2-coa st-tour/ SUMMARY:Pain Of Truth & Sunami: Coast 2 Coast Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1463@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T233000 DTSTAMP:20250305T210119Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fontaines-d-c/ SUMMARY:Fontaines D.C. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1522@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T233000 DTSTAMP:20250130T201137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/baroness-red-blue-tour/ SUMMARY:Baroness Red & Blue Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1556@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T233000 DTSTAMP:20250401T205231Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/david-halprin-thirteen-angels-re lease-party/ SUMMARY:David Halprin Thirteen Angels - Release Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1513@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T233000 DTSTAMP:20250121T212311Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/apes-of-the-state/ SUMMARY:Apes of the State DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1554@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T233000 DTSTAMP:20250409T151426Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wilderado-2/ SUMMARY:Wilderado DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1527@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T233000 DTSTAMP:20250212T180334Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/arms-length-with-special-guests- prince-daddy-the-hyena/ SUMMARY:Arm's Length with special guests: Prince Daddy & The Hyena DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1567@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T233000 DTSTAMP:20250411T183245Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/iron-gate/ SUMMARY:Iron Gate DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1543@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T233000 DTSTAMP:20250517T234534Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/keep-flying/ SUMMARY:Keep Flying DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1498@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T233000 DTSTAMP:20250102T165358Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/new-monarchy/ SUMMARY:New Monarchy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1548@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T233000 DTSTAMP:20250512T171351Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sunny-day-real-estate-tour-2025/ SUMMARY:Sunny Day Real Estate - Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1514@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T233000 DTSTAMP:20250220T190250Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/texas-hippie-coalition-2/ SUMMARY:Texas Hippie Coalition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1597@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T233000 DTSTAMP:20250515T165157Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alive-at-five-after-party-with-s uperposition/ SUMMARY:Alive At Five After Party with: Superposition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1544@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T233000 DTSTAMP:20250307T195419Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bijou-adult-variety-show/ SUMMARY:The Bijou - Adult Variety Show DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/03/Bijou-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1524@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T233000 DTSTAMP:20250207T165848Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jj-savage-3/ SUMMARY:JJ Savage DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1528@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T233000 DTSTAMP:20250212T183916Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/heart-attack-man/ SUMMARY:Heart Attack Man DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1559@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T233000 DTSTAMP:20250609T193212Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/weqx-presents-bad-suns/ SUMMARY:WEQX Presents - Bad Suns DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1560@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T233000 DTSTAMP:20250404T202403Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/6096/ SUMMARY:WEQX Presents - Jakobs Castle DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1561@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T233000 DTSTAMP:20250515T165954Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-native-howl/ SUMMARY:The Native Howl DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1565@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T233000 DTSTAMP:20250410T202636Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-soap-girls/ SUMMARY:The Soap Girls DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1581@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T233000 DTSTAMP:20250508T124742Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/party-iconic-presents-charti-par ti/ SUMMARY:Party Iconic Presents: SWEAT 18+ With a VALID ID ONLY! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1576@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T233000 DTSTAMP:20250421T174658Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/laura-jane-grace-band/ SUMMARY:Laura Jane Grace & Band DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1519@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T233000 DTSTAMP:20250416T182548Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/clutch-6/ SUMMARY:Clutch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1571@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T233000 DTSTAMP:20250415T132442Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/miss-may-i-special-guests/ SUMMARY:Miss May I + Special Guests DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1584@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T233000 DTSTAMP:20250521T151245Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fishbone-2/ SUMMARY:Fishbone DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1550@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T233000 DTSTAMP:20250327T180613Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nicotine-dolls-an-attempt-at-rom antic/ SUMMARY:Nicotine Dolls - an Attempt at Romantic DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1534@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T183000 DTSTAMP:20250221T151910Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/waking-the-cadaver/ SUMMARY:Waking The Cadaver DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1541@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T233000 DTSTAMP:20250415T135248Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/samantha-fish-paper-doll-world-t our/ SUMMARY:Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1483@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T233000 DTSTAMP:20250522T204518Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sub-radio/ SUMMARY:Sub-Radio Tickets for the original date will be honored! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1593@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T233000 DTSTAMP:20250512T224428Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sleepy-hallow-sheff-g-in-your-ci ty-tour/ SUMMARY:Winners Circle Presents: Sleepy Hallow & Sheff G - In Your City Tou r DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1574@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T233000 DTSTAMP:20250422T115150Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/murphys-law/ SUMMARY:Murphy's Law DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1605@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T170000 DTSTAMP:20250522T204218Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-14/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1545@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T233000 DTSTAMP:20250317T211447Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/orthodox/ SUMMARY:Orthodox DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1573@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T233000 DTSTAMP:20250415T193023Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/redferrin/ SUMMARY:Redferrin DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1575@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T233000 DTSTAMP:20250416T135533Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vctms/ SUMMARY:VCTMS DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1602@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T233000 DTSTAMP:20250521T002631Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deadlands-2/ SUMMARY:Deadlands DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1587@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T233000 DTSTAMP:20250503T230910Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rap-clinics-presents-planet-asia / SUMMARY:Rap Clinics Presents: Planet Asia DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1590@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T233000 DTSTAMP:20250524T191517Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-5/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour 18+ With a VALID PHOTO ID. No Exceptions! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/Emo-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1598@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T200000 DTSTAMP:20250515T165643Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/bulldoze/ SUMMARY:Bulldoze DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1570@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T220000 DTSTAMP:20250411T211813Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dark-star-orchestra-2/ SUMMARY:Dark Star Orchestra DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Frog Alley Brewing\, 108 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY \, 12305\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=108 State Street\, Schenect ady\, NY \, 12305\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frog Alley Br ewing:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1589@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T233000 DTSTAMP:20250611T185051Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dayseeker/ SUMMARY:Dayseeker DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1553@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T233000 DTSTAMP:20250714T221522Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/yelawolf-45-tour/ SUMMARY:Yelawolf 45 Tour Due To Unforseen Circumstances this event is canc eled. A refund is available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1577@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T233000 DTSTAMP:20250422T120135Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deadwood/ SUMMARY:Deadwood DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1566@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T233000 DTSTAMP:20250714T211215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/millington-5/ SUMMARY:Millington DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1568@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T233000 DTSTAMP:20250411T183522Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/halfway-to-the-emas/ SUMMARY:Halfway to the EMA's DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1578@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T233000 DTSTAMP:20250424T191016Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/boundaries/ SUMMARY:Boundaries DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1601@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T230000 DTSTAMP:20250520T210639Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-dave-east / SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Dave East DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1622@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T233000 DTSTAMP:20250612T005443Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/show-me-the-body/ SUMMARY:Show Me The Body DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1615@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T233000 DTSTAMP:20250602T161541Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/j-live/ SUMMARY:J-Live DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1569@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T230000 DTSTAMP:20250731T181456Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kaleo-mixed-emotions-tour/ SUMMARY:Kaleo – Mixed Emotions Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1624@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T233000 DTSTAMP:20250620T202752Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/rematch/ SUMMARY:Rematch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1586@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T233000 DTSTAMP:20250503T230026Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/descendents/ SUMMARY:Descendents DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1599@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T233000 DTSTAMP:20250708T165923Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/violent-vira/ SUMMARY:Violent Vira DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 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The Force Of Nature Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1639@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T233000 DTSTAMP:20250714T005108Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/finger-eleven/ SUMMARY:Finger Eleven DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1645@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T233000 DTSTAMP:20250718T211219Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/united-we-dance-the-ultimate-rav e-experience-2/ SUMMARY:United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/United-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1646@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T233000 DTSTAMP:20250723T210350Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/archers-the-temporary-high-tour- part-2/ SUMMARY:Archers - The Temporary High Tour Part 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1604@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T233000 DTSTAMP:20250930T161632Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/straightjacket-30-year-anniversa ry-show/ SUMMARY:Straight Jacket 30 Year Anniversary Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1669@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTSTAMP:20250822T173747Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-15/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1482@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T233000 DTSTAMP:20250808T142011Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lawrence-the-family-business-tou r/ SUMMARY:Lawrence - The Family Business Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1542@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T233000 DTSTAMP:20250303T183133Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mushroomhead/ SUMMARY:Mushroomhead DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1632@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T233000 DTSTAMP:20250930T192113Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckcherry-2/ SUMMARY:Buckcherry DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1610@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T233000 DTSTAMP:20251013T183142Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-haunt/ SUMMARY:The Haunt DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1613@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T233000 DTSTAMP:20250601T013649Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/malignancy-2/ SUMMARY:Malignancy DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1679@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T233000 DTSTAMP:20250914T184324Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-6/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1689@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000 DTSTAMP:20251013T182929Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dynasty-wrestling-capital-gains/ SUMMARY:Dynasty Wrestling - Capital Gains DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1608@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T233000 DTSTAMP:20250924T170721Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/death-threat/ SUMMARY:Death Threat DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1638@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T233000 DTSTAMP:20250711T204316Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/counterparts-2/ SUMMARY:Counterparts DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1634@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T233000 DTSTAMP:20251023T153005Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/drake-white-keep-it-movin-tour/ SUMMARY:Drake White - Keep It Movin' Tour - Canceled DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1643@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T233000 DTSTAMP:20251024T164026Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dark-echo-expo-day-1/ SUMMARY:The Dark Echo Expo Day 1 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1644@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T233000 DTSTAMP:20251024T164210Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dark-echo-expo-day-2/ SUMMARY:The Dark Echo Expo Day 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1680@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T233000 DTSTAMP:20250923T221720Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wrecks-inside-outside-tour/ SUMMARY:The Wrecks - INSIDE : OUTSIDE Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/Wrecks-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1620@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T233000 DTSTAMP:20251018T034727Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/born-of-osiris-through-shadows-u sa-tour/ SUMMARY:Born Of Osiris "Through Shadows USA Tour" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1652@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T233000 DTSTAMP:20250731T160004Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/man-must-explore-album-release-p arty/ SUMMARY:Man Must Explore - Album Release Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1617@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T233000 DTSTAMP:20250813T194209Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/from-ashes-to-new-drag-me-to-hel l-tour/ SUMMARY:From Ashes To New - New Disease Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1580@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T233000 DTSTAMP:20250813T165236Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/abi-carter-no-amount-of-dark-tou r/ SUMMARY:Abi Carter - No Amount of Dark Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1641@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T233000 DTSTAMP:20250715T192234Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/6314/ SUMMARY:The Brokes "The Strokes Experience" DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1666@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T233000 DTSTAMP:20250817T152903Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saving-vice/ SUMMARY:Saving Vice DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1637@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T233000 DTSTAMP:20251031T173524Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lolo-u-tour-me-on/ SUMMARY:LØLØ: U Tour Me On Canceled. Refunds available at the point of p urchase. DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1651@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T233000 DTSTAMP:20250729T151617Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vetcore-presents-crown-of-thornz / SUMMARY:Vetcore Presents: Crown Of Thornz DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1677@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T233000 DTSTAMP:20250914T180247Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dysenterydejection-chrysalis-alb um-release-show/ SUMMARY:DysenteryDejection Chrysalis Album Release Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1676@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T233000 DTSTAMP:20250909T165332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kind-eyes/ SUMMARY:Kind Eyes DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/Kind-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1558@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T183000 DTSTAMP:20251023T183421Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/metal-mike-chlasciak-of-rob-half ord-fight/ SUMMARY:Metal Mike Chlasciak of Rob Halford/Fight DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1682@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20251003T150308Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elite-fighting-promotions-presen ts-the-sound-and-the-fury-muay-thai/ SUMMARY:Elite Fighting Promotions Presents: The Sound and The Fury Muay Th ai DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1596@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T233000 DTSTAMP:20250514T170601Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/creed-fisher/ SUMMARY:Creed Fisher DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1606@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T233000 DTSTAMP:20251117T155229Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/whitechapel-rituals-of-hate-tour / SUMMARY:Whitechapel - Rituals of Hate Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1664@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T233000 DTSTAMP:20250815T205137Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-chris-web by/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Chris Webby DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1683@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20251002T183027Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/early-ones-only-the-dance-party- that-doesnt-ruin-tomorrow-21-only/ SUMMARY:Early Ones Only - The Dance Party That Doesn't Ruin Tomorrow - 21+ ONLY DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/Early-Ones-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1692@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T233000 DTSTAMP:20251015T162942Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/food-drive-to-benefit-unity-hous e/ SUMMARY:Food Drive to benefit Unity House DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1623@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T233000 DTSTAMP:20250615T155230Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/entheos/ SUMMARY:Entheos DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1685@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T234500 DTSTAMP:20251003T183922Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/broadway-rave-5/ SUMMARY:Broadway Rave DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/DFG9663-Fri28Nov25-Albany-Empire-Underground-11x17-STATIC.jpeg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1650@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T233000 DTSTAMP:20250729T151637Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vetcore-presents-earth-a-tribute -to-black-sabbath/ SUMMARY:Earth - A Tribute to Black Sabbath DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1675@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T233000 DTSTAMP:20251128T142703Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/chiodos-20-years-of-alls-well-th at-ends-well/ SUMMARY:Chiodos: 20 Years of Alls Well That Ends Well DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1710@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T234500 DTSTAMP:20251127T180851Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/big-ass-truck-i-e/ SUMMARY:Big Ass Truck I.E. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/BAT-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1659@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T233000 DTSTAMP:20250804T200355Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ekoh-with-arankai-guests/ SUMMARY:Ekoh with Arankai & Guests DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1657@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T233000 DTSTAMP:20250731T212337Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/armchair-boogie/ SUMMARY:Armchair Boogie DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1625@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T233000 DTSTAMP:20251103T172326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/death-angel-act-iii/ SUMMARY:Death Angel - Act III DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1705@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20251205T135110Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-16/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1667@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T233000 DTSTAMP:20250922T191118Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/great-american-ghost/ SUMMARY:Great American Ghost DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1670@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T233000 DTSTAMP:20251213T000221Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-tune-low-die-s low-ho-ho-3/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1671@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T233000 DTSTAMP:20251213T000300Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-acacia-strain-tune-low-die-s low-ho-ho-day-2/ SUMMARY:The Acacia Strain: Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho! Day 2 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1649@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T233000 DTSTAMP:20251215T174343Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/young-culture-2/ SUMMARY:Young Culture - The First and Final Headline Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1704@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T233000 DTSTAMP:20251111T022735Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/living-wreckage-members-of-anthr ax-shadows-fall-2/ SUMMARY:Living Wreckage (members of Anthrax/Shadows Fall) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1690@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T233000 DTSTAMP:20251015T150141Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eggy-real-estate-hell-froze-over -shows-2026/ SUMMARY:Eggy & Real Estate - Hell Froze Over Shows 2026 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1694@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T233000 DTSTAMP:20251020T170420Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/state-champs-around-the-world-an d-back/ SUMMARY:State Champs - Around The World And Back DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/SC-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1691@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T233000 DTSTAMP:20251015T162513Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ema-pre-party-leylines-members-o f-my-bitter-end-and-contortionist/ SUMMARY:EMA Pre Party - Leylines (members of My Bitter End and Contortionis t) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1653@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T233000 DTSTAMP:20250731T162543Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/2026-emas-featuring-jason-bittne rs-all-star-jam/ SUMMARY:2026 EMA's featuring: Jason Bittner's All Star Jam! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1699@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T233000 DTSTAMP:20260120T205638Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-7/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Emo-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1686@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T233000 DTSTAMP:20251007T160656Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-taylor-party-taylor-swift-ni ght-18-only-with-a-valid-physical-id-only/ SUMMARY:The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night 18+ ONLY With a VALID PHYSICA L ID only! DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1631@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T233000 DTSTAMP:20250703T214208Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lettuce-4/ SUMMARY:Lettuce DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1716@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T233000 DTSTAMP:20260120T205654Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/its-a-2000s-party-albany/ SUMMARY:It's A 2000's Party - Albany DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/ITSA2000SPARTY_HORIZ_Albany-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1693@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T233000 DTSTAMP:20251015T163257Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tree/ SUMMARY:Tree DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1688@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T233000 DTSTAMP:20251010T173349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/left-to-suffer-2/ SUMMARY:Left To Suffer DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/Left-To-Suffer-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1695@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T233000 DTSTAMP:20251017T173545Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/umphreys-mcgee-skys-the-limit-to ur/ SUMMARY:Umphrey's McGee - Sky's The Limit Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/Umph-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1734@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T150019Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lie/ SUMMARY:Lie DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Lie-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1700@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T233000 DTSTAMP:20260202T192713Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elise-trouw-presents-the-diary-o f-elon-lust-tour/ SUMMARY:Elise Trouw Presents: The Diary of Elon Lust Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1750@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T234500 DTSTAMP:20260122T223138Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/heated-rivalry-night/ SUMMARY:Heated Rivalry Night DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1703@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T233000 DTSTAMP:20251111T022344Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-erotics-dirty-30-anniversary -show/ SUMMARY:The Erotics Dirty 30 Anniversary Show DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1698@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T233000 DTSTAMP:20251106T144224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-birthday-massacre/ SUMMARY:The Birthday Massacre DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/BDAY-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1678@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T233000 DTSTAMP:20260114T223910Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/george-lynch/ SUMMARY:George Lynch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1696@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T233000 DTSTAMP:20251105T183127Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pigeons-playing-ping-pong-2026-t our/ SUMMARY:Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - 2026 Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/10/PPP-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1726@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T233000 DTSTAMP:20260105T151953Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/som/ SUMMARY:SOM DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/SOM-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1697@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T233000 DTSTAMP:20251104T194412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/saxsquatch-3/ SUMMARY:Saxsquatch DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1723@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T233000 DTSTAMP:20251219T140258Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/foxy-shazam/ SUMMARY:Foxy Shazam DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Foxy-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1751@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T233000 DTSTAMP:20260126T162209Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/cognitive-2/ SUMMARY:Cognitive DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Cog-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1702@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T233000 DTSTAMP:20251117T181947Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/joythief/ SUMMARY:Joythief DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1738@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T234500 DTSTAMP:20260114T223205Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/united-we-dance-the-ultimate-rav e-experience-3/ SUMMARY:United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/United-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1760@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260204T200107Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-17/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1725@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T233000 DTSTAMP:20251229T172733Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/detour/ SUMMARY:Detour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1717@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T233000 DTSTAMP:20251212T232153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/worry-club/ SUMMARY:Worry Club - I'm Freaking Out Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/WorryC-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1748@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T233000 DTSTAMP:20260120T203220Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-hardcore-horrorcore-tour/ SUMMARY:The Hardcore Horrorcore Tour DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1739@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T233000 DTSTAMP:20260228T175115Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nailed-shut-ma/ SUMMARY:Nailed Shut MA DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/NS-MA-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1706@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T233000 DTSTAMP:20251119T182128Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brick-by-brick-friday-the-13th-m assacre/ SUMMARY:Brick By Brick Friday The 13th Massacre DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1718@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T223000 DTSTAMP:20260305T232522Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-happy-fits-3/ SUMMARY:The Happy Fits DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Happy-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1768@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T233000 DTSTAMP:20260305T185650Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sanguisugabogg-2/ SUMMARY:Sanguisugabogg DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Bogg-site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1752@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T233000 DTSTAMP:20260126T170752Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/take-the-name/ SUMMARY:Take The Name DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1755@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T234500 DTSTAMP:20260127T180609Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/broadway-rave-6/ SUMMARY:Broadway Rave DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/DFG10174-Fri20Mar26-Albany-Empire-UndergroundSQUARESTATIC.jpeg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1722@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T233000 DTSTAMP:20260209T185303Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gwar-gor-gor-strikes-back-2/ SUMMARY:GWAR - Gor Gor Strikes Back DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1758@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T233000 DTSTAMP:20260203T204040Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/biohazard-2/ SUMMARY:Biohazard DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1713@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T233000 DTSTAMP:20251209T202321Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sebastian-bach-the-party-never-e nds-tour-2026/ SUMMARY:Sebastian Bach The Party Never Ends Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/SB-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1762@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T233000 DTSTAMP:20260205T200550Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/overkill-3/ SUMMARY:Overkill DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1727@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T233000 DTSTAMP:20260105T152249Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-lycan/ SUMMARY:The Lycan DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Lycan-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1747@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T233000 DTSTAMP:20260119T183603Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/kaleb-cohen/ SUMMARY:Kaleb Cohen DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Kaleb-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1563@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T234500 DTSTAMP:20260328T215803Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-i-love-rb / SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: I Love R&B 21+ With a VALID PHOTO ID. NO E XCEPTIONS! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/04/I-Love-SIte.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1766@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T233000 DTSTAMP:20260205T213611Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tombs/ SUMMARY:TOMBS DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Tombs-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1756@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T233000 DTSTAMP:20260306T162938Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/albany-indoor-spin-jam/ SUMMARY:Albany Indoor Spin Jam DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1777@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T233000 DTSTAMP:20260223T184809Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/spread-eagle-2/ SUMMARY:Spread Eagle DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Spread-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1775@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T234500 DTSTAMP:20260220T192538Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sploinky-rave-2/ SUMMARY:Sploinky Rave DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Splonk-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1779@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T233000 DTSTAMP:20260223T190355Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/exhorder/ SUMMARY:Exhorder DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Ex-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1712@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T233000 DTSTAMP:20260225T172405Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/aly-aj-places-to-run-tour-2026/ SUMMARY:ALY & AJ - Places to Run Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1701@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T233000 DTSTAMP:20251106T165014Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/circle-jerks-gorilla-biscuits/ SUMMARY:Circle Jerks & Gorilla Biscuits DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/Circle-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1709@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T233000 DTSTAMP:20251210T183650Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-wonder-years-3/ SUMMARY:The Wonder Years DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/TWY-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1772@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T233000 DTSTAMP:20260408T184921Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alt-the-party/ SUMMARY:ALT! The Party DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Alt-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1730@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T233000 DTSTAMP:20260301T004352Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco-5/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/GGD10662-Fri10Apr26-Albany-Empire-UndergroundSQUARESTATIC.jpeg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1780@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260224T173744Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/early-ones-only-the-dance-party- that-doesnt-ruin-tomorrow-for-the-30-crew/ SUMMARY:Early Ones Only The Dance Party That Doesn't Ruin Tomorrow. For th e 30+ Crew! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Early-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1708@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T233000 DTSTAMP:20251122T194629Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/i-dont-know-how-but-they-found-m e-2/ SUMMARY:I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1674@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T233000 DTSTAMP:20250903T181927Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/49-winchester-spring-tour-2026/ SUMMARY:49 Winchester: Spring Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/49-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1711@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T233000 DTSTAMP:20251204T215454Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/reverend-horton-heat/ SUMMARY:Reverend Horton Heat DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Rev-Heat-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1736@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T150814Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-broken-view-3/ SUMMARY:The Broken View DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/041526.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1787@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T233000 DTSTAMP:20260305T220436Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/attila/ SUMMARY:Attila DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1757@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T233000 DTSTAMP:20260324T204212Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/brenn-the-warm-up-tour/ SUMMARY:Brenn! The Warm Up Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Brenn-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1737@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T151243Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/evil-empire-a-rage-against-the-m achine-tribute/ SUMMARY:Evil Empire - (A Rage Against The Machine Tribute) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1770@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T234500 DTSTAMP:20260213T193420Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dogs-in-a-pile/ SUMMARY:Dogs In A Pile DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Dogs-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1731@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T223659Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-trina/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Trina DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1735@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T150326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/raven/ SUMMARY:Raven DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/042126.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1733@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T144001Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/fishbone-3/ SUMMARY:Fishbone - In Your Face 40th Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Fishbone-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1626@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T173148Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sir-chloe-2/ SUMMARY:Sir Chloe - Tickets purchased for both postponed dates will be hono red. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/06/Sir-Chloe-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1684@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T233000 DTSTAMP:20251003T170259Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/melrose-avenue/ SUMMARY:Melrose Avenue DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1769@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T233000 DTSTAMP:20260402T192805Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/steel-panther-twenty-twenty-ex-t our/ SUMMARY:Steel Panther - Twenty Twenty $ex Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Steel-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1724@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T233000 DTSTAMP:20260112T142313Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-cupcakke/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Cupcakke DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Cup-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1774@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T233000 DTSTAMP:20260428T174425Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/giovannie-the-hired-guns-x-the-l acs/ SUMMARY:Giovannie & The Hired Guns X The Lacs DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/portrait-1.png LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1720@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T233000 DTSTAMP:20251212T200344Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/all-that-remains-with-special-gu ests-born-of-osiris-and-dead-eyes/ SUMMARY:All That Remains With Special Guests Born of Osiris and Dead Eyes DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/All-That-Remains-Logo.png LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1759@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T233000 DTSTAMP:20260203T205936Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/that-handsome-devil/ SUMMARY:That Handsome Devil DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Hand-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1765@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T233000 DTSTAMP:20260205T213254Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-dying-poets-tour-poet-the-ba nd-major-moment-the-almas/ SUMMARY:The Dying Poets Tour Poet The Band Major Moment The Almas DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/050126.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1721@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T233000 DTSTAMP:20251212T235337Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lacuna-coil-sleepless-empire-tou r-2026/ SUMMARY:Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/12/Lacuna-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1791@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T233000 DTSTAMP:20260311T215852Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/locked-in-a-vacancy/ SUMMARY:Locked In A Vacancy DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/050226.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1744@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T233000 DTSTAMP:20260118T210738Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/demon-hunter/ SUMMARY:Demon Hunter DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Demon-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1741@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T233000 DTSTAMP:20260116T180153Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/prince-daddy-the-hyena-2/ SUMMARY:Prince Daddy & the Hyena DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/PDH-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1790@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T233000 DTSTAMP:20260312T165306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deicide/ SUMMARY:Deicide DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/Deicide-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1732@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T233000 DTSTAMP:20260209T185326Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/julie-fleshwater/ SUMMARY:Fleshwater & Julie DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/julie_fleshwater_flyer_no_text_010926.png LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1754@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T233000 DTSTAMP:20260128T181349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-kings-of-thrash/ SUMMARY:The Kings Of Thrash DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/050626.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1742@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T234500 DTSTAMP:20260316T220200Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/all-your-friends-indie-party/ SUMMARY:All Your Friends - Indie Party DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Indie-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1801@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T233000 DTSTAMP:20260506T202502Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/house-party/ SUMMARY:House Party DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1763@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T233000 DTSTAMP:20260205T205433Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/buckethead-4/ SUMMARY:Buckethead DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/02/Bucket-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1729@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T233000 DTSTAMP:20260106T182638Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/snuffed-on-sight/ SUMMARY:Snuffed On Sight DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Snuffed-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1802@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T233000 DTSTAMP:20260330T181016Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-8/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/Emo-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1767@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T233000 DTSTAMP:20260323T130708Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sparks-the-rescue/ SUMMARY:Sparks The Rescue DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/SPR-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, 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ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Flesh-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1746@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T233000 DTSTAMP:20260118T221957Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/alpha-wolf-let-it-rip-usa-tour/ SUMMARY:Alpha Wolf: Let It Rip USA Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/EP1_4559-Edit-2-scaled.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 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ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/FFAK-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1771@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T233000 DTSTAMP:20260216T205613Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wiz-hoffa-friends/ SUMMARY:Wiz Hoffa & Friends DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1761@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 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DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/TT-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1793@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T233000 DTSTAMP:20260316T213226Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/man-must-explore-the-homecoming/ SUMMARY:Man Must Explore "The Homecoming" DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/062726.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under 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2026/05/Maul-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1809@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T233000 DTSTAMP:20260413T191833Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/memphis-may-fire-2/ SUMMARY:Memphis May Fire DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/MMF-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1829@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T233000 DTSTAMP:20260507T161341Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/no-cure/ SUMMARY:No Cure | A Darkness Is Spreading Across North America DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/3540508826_photo.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1831@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T233000 DTSTAMP:20260507T170605Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/atomic-rule/ SUMMARY:Atomic Rule DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/atomicrule_july.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1842@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164432Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/spaced/ SUMMARY:Spaced DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/071626.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1828@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T233000 DTSTAMP:20260714T151250Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/eva-under-fire/ SUMMARY:Eva Under Fire DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/Eva-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1818@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T233000 DTSTAMP:20260422T230059Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hope-for-now/ SUMMARY:Hope For Now DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/071826.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1811@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T233000 DTSTAMP:20260413T191357Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/matt-maeson-watch-my-step-tour/ SUMMARY:Matt Maeson: Watch My Step Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/MM-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1832@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T200000 DTSTAMP:20260622T185224Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/m-o-d/ SUMMARY:M.O.D. Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/071926.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1839@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T233000 DTSTAMP:20260718T192658Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/john-corabi-friends-formerly-of- motley-crue/ SUMMARY:John Corabi Canceled. Refunds available at the point of purchase. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/John-C-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1797@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T233000 DTSTAMP:20260424T185710Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/faded-line-album-release-party/ SUMMARY:Faded Line Album Release Party DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/FL-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1868@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T195807Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mac-saturn-2/ SUMMARY:Mac Saturn DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Mac-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1838@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T163435Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hardwired-a-tribute-to-metallica / SUMMARY:Hardwired - A Tribute To Metallica DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/073026.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1852@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T233000 DTSTAMP:20260602T233236Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ethentric-presents-bass-invasion / SUMMARY:Ethentric Presents: Bass Invasion DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Ethentric-Empire-Flyer-Portrait.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1846@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T233000 DTSTAMP:20260527T200325Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-emo-night-tour-9/ SUMMARY:The Emo Night Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/01/Emo-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1841@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T233000 DTSTAMP:20260715T210847Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gang-green-40-years-of-wasted-ni ghts/ SUMMARY:Gang Green - 40 Years Of Wasted Nights DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/080226.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1784@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T233000 DTSTAMP:20260720T164737Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/franz-ferdinand-greater-glasgow- cultural-exchange/ SUMMARY:Franz Ferdinand - Greater Glasgow Cultural Exchange DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/Franz-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1867@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T233000 DTSTAMP:20260721T164818Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/elliot/ SUMMARY:Elliot DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Elliot-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1830@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T233000 DTSTAMP:20260715T224909Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hollywood-undead-2/ SUMMARY:Hollywood Undead DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/HU-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1822@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T233000 DTSTAMP:20260424T195252Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mammoth-the-end-tour/ SUMMARY:Mammoth - The End Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/Mamm-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1826@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T233000 DTSTAMP:20260805T175528Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-drake-bel l/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Drake Bell - Canceled DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/Drake-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1833@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T233000 DTSTAMP:20260513T020351Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/nonpoint/ SUMMARY:Nonpoint DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/Non-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1810@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T233000 DTSTAMP:20260805T175619Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/maddy-oneal-2/ SUMMARY:Maddy O'Neal - Postponed! New date to be announced soon! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/Maddy-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1863@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T233000 DTSTAMP:20260611T162724Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-bunny-the-bear/ SUMMARY:The Bunny The Bear DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Bunny-Bear-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1764@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T233000 DTSTAMP:20260409T162820Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dashboard-confessional/ SUMMARY:Dashboard Confessional - Tickets purchased for the 4/18 date will b e honored. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/02/Dash-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1805@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T233000 DTSTAMP:20260407T175412Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/autumn-lies-buried/ SUMMARY:Autumn Lies Buried DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/081226.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1820@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T223000 DTSTAMP:20260812T150027Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/toadies-the-charmer-tour/ SUMMARY:Toadies: The Charmer Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/Toad-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1849@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T233000 DTSTAMP:20260528T012531Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-styles-p/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Styles P DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1884@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T233000 DTSTAMP:20260715T224826Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/surfaced/ SUMMARY:Surfaced DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/081826.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1835@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T233000 DTSTAMP:20260518T201732Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/greyhaven/ SUMMARY:Greyhaven DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/Grey-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1879@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T233000 DTSTAMP:20260706T201851Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/empire-lives-5-year-anniversary- show-feat-downswing-brick-by-brick-more/ SUMMARY:Empire Live's 5 Year Anniversary Show feat: Downswing Brick By Bri ck & More! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Downswing-site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1844@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T233000 DTSTAMP:20260527T195418Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/156-silence/ SUMMARY:156/Silence DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/156-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1877@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T233000 DTSTAMP:20260702T163037Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/mad-caddies/ SUMMARY:Mad Caddies DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Mad-Cad-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1848@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T233000 DTSTAMP:20260528T011147Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/morgan-wade-loves-insane-tour/ SUMMARY:Morgan Wade - Love's Insane Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/Morgan-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1806@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T233000 DTSTAMP:20260407T175702Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-murder-junkies/ SUMMARY:The Murder Junkies DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/082726.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1853@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T233000 DTSTAMP:20260603T160346Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/d-r-i-3/ SUMMARY:D.R.I. DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/082826.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1882@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T233000 DTSTAMP:20260715T222058Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/its-a-2000s-party-albany-2/ SUMMARY:It's A 2000's Party: Albany DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/07/2000-Party-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1861@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T233000 DTSTAMP:20260824T155828Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/jay-webb-the-homesick-tour/ SUMMARY:Jay Webb - The HOMESICK Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Jay-Webb-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1808@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T233000 DTSTAMP:20260409T162730Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/waking-the-cadaver-2/ SUMMARY:Waking The Cadaver DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/090526.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1881@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T233000 DTSTAMP:20260714T152000Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/dogballs-ugly-proud-benefit-feat uring-sheer-terror/ SUMMARY:Dogballs: Ugly & Proud Benefit featuring Sheer Terror DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/090626.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1880@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T233000 DTSTAMP:20260714T151211Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vader-reign-in-kingdom-of-blood/ SUMMARY:Vader: Reign In Kingdom Of Blood DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Vader.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1858@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T233000 DTSTAMP:20260604T171858Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-callous-daoboys/ SUMMARY:The Callous Daoboys DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1840@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T185403Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/hatebreed-summer-slaughter-tour- 2026/ SUMMARY:Hatebreed: Summer Slaughter Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/HB-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1856@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T233000 DTSTAMP:20260603T191849Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/wind-walkers-i-dont-belong-here- tour/ SUMMARY:Wind Walkers - I Don't Belong Here Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/WW-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1883@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T233000 DTSTAMP:20260715T223839Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/amigo-the-devil-w-support-from-l iam-st-john/ SUMMARY:Amigo The Devil w/ support from Liam St. John DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Amigo-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1872@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T233000 DTSTAMP:20260831T212349Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/anthony-gomes/ SUMMARY:Anthony Gomes DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Ant-Go-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1870@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T205035Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/pop-evil/ SUMMARY:Pop Evil DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Pop-Site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1873@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T233000 DTSTAMP:20260630T173615Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-raq-baby- robert-johnson-tour/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: Raq Baby - Robert Johnson Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Raq-Baby-11x17-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1864@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T233000 DTSTAMP:20260611T164332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-lycan-3/ SUMMARY:The Lycan DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/091926-1.png LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1824@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T233000 DTSTAMP:20260427T163521Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/lp-all-is-not-lost-tour/ SUMMARY:LP - All Is Not Lost Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/LP-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1878@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T233000 DTSTAMP:20260706T141937Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/magic-men-australia/ SUMMARY:Magic Men Australia DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/magic-site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1850@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T233000 DTSTAMP:20260601T203018Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/skitz-kraven-the-mind-of-a-kille r-tour/ SUMMARY:SKITZ KRAVEN - The Mind Of A Killer Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/092526.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1892@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T233000 DTSTAMP:20260810T152850Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/sploinky-rave-albany/ SUMMARY:Sploinky Rave: Albany DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Sploinky-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1847@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T233000 DTSTAMP:20260527T204852Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/erra-drift-outlives-the-earth/ SUMMARY:ERRA: Drift Outlives the Earth DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/Erra-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1854@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T230000 DTSTAMP:20260612T142338Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/thousand-below/ SUMMARY:Thousand Below DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Thous-Below-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1869@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T202507Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/stop-drop-rewind/ SUMMARY:Stop.Drop.Rewind DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/093026.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1796@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T233000 DTSTAMP:20260515T170307Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-new-pornographers-the-former -site-of-tour/ SUMMARY:The New Pornographers - The Former Site Of Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/03/TNP-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1899@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T233000 DTSTAMP:20260819T192343Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/gimme-gimme-disco-6/ SUMMARY:Gimme Gimme Disco DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/07/Gimme-Site-3.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1904@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260825T003034Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/punk-rock-flea-market-18/ SUMMARY:Punk Rock Flea Market DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Oct_UPRFM_2026-Final_print-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1825@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T233000 DTSTAMP:20260528T203158Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/76th-street/ SUMMARY:76th Street DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/76-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1876@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T233000 DTSTAMP:20260828T193552Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/tragedy-a-metal-tribute-to-the-b ee-gees-more-2/ SUMMARY:Tragedy: A Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees & More! DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Trag-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1900@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T233000 DTSTAMP:20260819T192657Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/house-of-heavy-2/ SUMMARY:House Of Heavy DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/KEY-ART-1920x1080-1.jpeg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1901@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T233000 DTSTAMP:20260819T194215Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/broadway-rave-7/ SUMMARY:Broadway Rave DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/Broad-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1905@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000 DTSTAMP:20260825T003355Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/vintri-hills-punktoberfest-2026/ SUMMARY:Vintri Hill's Punktoberfest 2026 DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Vit-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1875@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000 DTSTAMP:20260702T162233Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/concert-crave-presents-i-love-rb -2/ SUMMARY:Concert Crave Presents: I Love R&B DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/RnB-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1902@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T233000 DTSTAMP:20260821T152042Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/genitorturers-live-lewd-tour/ SUMMARY:Genitorturers - Live + Lewd Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Gen-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1891@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T233000 DTSTAMP:20260728T205413Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/peeling-flesh/ SUMMARY:PeelingFlesh DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Peeling-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1903@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T233000 DTSTAMP:20260824T154458Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-band-memo/ SUMMARY:The Band Memo DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Band-mem-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1895@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T233000 DTSTAMP:20260810T160036Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/6988/ SUMMARY:He Is Legend DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/He-Is-site-1.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1815@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T165245Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/all-them-witches-21-shows-21-day s/ SUMMARY:All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/All-Them-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1897@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T233000 DTSTAMP:20260814T172900Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/peachtree-entertainment-presents -hunter-flynn-back-to-my-roots-tour/ SUMMARY:Peachtree Entertainment Presents: Hunter Flynn - Back To My Roots T our DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Hunt-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1888@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T233000 DTSTAMP:20260721T164009Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/deveria-4/ SUMMARY:Deveria DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Dev-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T233000 DTSTAMP:20260616T155748Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/built-to-spill-fall-2026-tour/ SUMMARY:Built To Spill Fall 2026 Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Built-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1908@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T233000 DTSTAMP:20260831T181353Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/the-erotics-4/ SUMMARY:The Erotics DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Erotics-Site-2.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1886@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T233000 DTSTAMP:20260718T185603Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/quadeca/ SUMMARY:Quadeca DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/07/Quad-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1821@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T233000 DTSTAMP:20260527T173306Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/texas-hippie-coalition-3/ SUMMARY:Texas Hippie Coalition DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/PROMO.jpeg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1894@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T233000 DTSTAMP:20260811T181659Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/beauty-school-drop-out/ SUMMARY:Beauty School Drop Out DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Beauty-Drop-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1857@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T194332Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/holywatr-deo-gratias-tour/ SUMMARY:Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Holywatr-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1862@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T233000 DTSTAMP:20260828T195152Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/judah-the-lion/ SUMMARY:Judah & The Lion DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/JATL-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Live\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Live: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1907@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T233000 DTSTAMP:20260831T174226Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/ally-venable-2/ SUMMARY:Ally Venable DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/08/Ally-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=93 North Pearl St\, Albany\ , New York\, 12207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Empire Under ground:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1834@empirelivealbany.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T233000 DTSTAMP:20260724T195758Z URL:https://empirelivealbany.com/calendar/in-her-own-words-x-every-avenue/ SUMMARY:In Her Own Words X Every Avenue DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://empirelivealbany.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/05/IHOEVAVE-Site.jpg LOCATION:Empire Underground\, 93 North Pearl St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207 \, United 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