Music

The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Amy Beach, Cécile Chaminade, Alberto Ginastera and David Shenton. Polk’s albums have been deemed “best of the year” by the New York Times and Seattle Times, been nominated for a Grammy, and debuted at #1 on the Classical Billboard Chart. Among her many illustrious credits are performances with […]

Two of our local favorites in one evening of music! The Amy Ryan Band will knock you out with their powerful blues repertoire. Dusty Wright and his trio will charm you with an eclectic set of Americana, folk, and country-rock with a touch of psychedelia, the evening will also serve as the record release party […]

Brooklyn-based Jazz chanteuse Laura Anglade is originally from the village of Brousse-le-Château in the south of France, though she grew up in the US and spent several years living in Canada. Laura’s performances are a reflection of her roots: rich in simplicity, an appreciation for the past and finding wonder in ordinary moments. Drawn from […]

We are pleased to present, in collaboration with the Capital Region Blues Network, The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band, founded by the late Deacon James Edmonds in 1965 in Albany, NY. With roots in the Stax/Volt style of Southern Soul, they perform both classic and contemporary gospel music—a mix of originals, well-known traditional spirituals and hymns, covers of songs that crossed over into pop music (such as the Staple Singers’ “I’ll Take You There”), and contemporary quartet-style songs that are gospel standards in the church community.

Good friends Spottiswoode and Kenny White share the stage and trade songs for two sets, often accompanying each other. A virtuoso pianist, Kenny draws from a deep lyrical well—tender, hilarious, explosive. Spottiswoode will play tunes from his brand new album, “It Wasn’t In The Script,” which is a meditation on the joys and humiliations of […]

Cellist Francisco Vila is known for his fervor, vitality, sensitivity, phrasing elegance, and technical mastery. Through his expansive career and commitment to musical excellence, Vila has solidified his position as one of the preeminent performers of his generation, captivating audiences across the world’s most illustrious stages. He performs on a cello made by Vincenzo Panormo […]

New York City’s gritty instrumental trio, Big Lazy, has flourished for over 20 years playing its singular brand of “guitar noir” and “crime jazz” from downtown NYC clubs to the Opéra National de Lyon. They have forged a new American music from archetypes in blues, jazz, Latin, rockabilly, surf, and film music. Simultaneously noir and […]