Tickets for Andrew Bird at Troy Music Hall
Bird watching.
Drawing's closed! Winner's been notified!
Next Thursday (October 13) at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall: Andrew Bird. We have a pair of tickets. And we're giving them away.
Bird's an unusual musician -- a rare bird, you might say (thank you, we'll be here all week). So to enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What's rare in the Capital Region?
We'll pick one answer at random.
Andrew Bird's music really is hard to describe. And on top of being genre defying, he's continually evolving his songs. You just have to listen. Among his recent work: a cover of "Bein' Green" for the new Muppets movie soundtrack.
The show at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall starts at 8 pm on October 13. Frequent Bird collaborator Dosh is the opener. Tickets are $33.50.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Friday (October 7, 2011) to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Friday and must respond by 9 am Monday (October 10).
Yep, the Troy Music Hall advertises on AOA.
photo: Cameron Wittig
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Getting green lights the whole way home down Western Ave.
... said Jason on Oct 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM | link
The Karner Blue butterfly sure is rare, as is attention to the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in general. I am guilty of this as well.
... said Rohan on Oct 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM | link
free tickets to a great show at the Troy Music Hall
... said Rich on Oct 6, 2011 at 10:52 AM | link
Getting stuck in real traffic.
... said Andrew on Oct 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM | link
A traffic-free ride up the Northway, on a weekday, from 5:00-7:00 PM!
... said Matte on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM | link
Finding shows that I actually want to go to, like Andrew Bird. =)
... said Melissa D. on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:02 AM | link
Common decency.
... said ethan on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM | link
A day when there isn't something brilliant to do.
... said keri13 on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM | link
Eddie Money concerts
... said G on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:16 AM | link
Predictable weather
... said Jesse T. on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM | link
This boy's drawing of an Angry Bird is a rare find.
Photo No. 8 in slideshow:
http://blog.timesunion.com/youtharts/photos-readers-share-kids-summer-arts-projects/3483/
... said Michelle on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:13 PM | link
andrew bird in the capital region is rare.
ps. the comment about eddie money concerts is awesome.
... said Spencer on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM | link
Honest and informed politicians are rare in the Capital Region...
... said Sara on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM | link
The way I order my steak at 677 Prime!
... said Caroline on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM | link
cars going the speed limit!
... said Lauren on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM | link
interesting cars.
... said Matt on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM | link
CHUDS
... said SKD on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM | link
Doo-wop and piano bars. Sad!
... said Heather H on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM | link
More than anything else? Perspective and levity. I see so many people fly off the handle - particularly on local blogs - about luxuries and minor inconveniences. It'd be disgusting if it wasn't so sad.
... said Kevin Marshall on Oct 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM | link
Albany residents that DON'T jaywalk or ride their bikes on the sidewalk
... said the basement on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:04 PM | link
People who hold the doors open for strangers. It seems pretty rare these days....
... said Becky on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM | link
A good blog!
... said Ron on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM | link
albany's quick response times to fill the potholes.
... said isabella on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM | link
Tourists. And, that is a good thing.
... said DT on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM | link
Polka bands on street corners busting out covers of Wham! in technicolor spandex.
That might be rare everywhere though....
... said Nick on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:42 PM | link
A Trader Joe's!
... said Dan on Oct 6, 2011 at 1:55 PM | link
Buskers in Downtown Troy!
... said Best Place Ever on Oct 6, 2011 at 2:05 PM | link
Good pizza.
... said Abbey on Oct 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM | link
Good vintage clothing at thrift stores!
... said jess (jamesjake) on Oct 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM | link
good bands
... said amb on Oct 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM | link
Taste.
... said Jason on Oct 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM | link
Strictly vegetarian/vegan restaurants.
... said Shaun on Oct 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM | link
An uncooked steak.
... said Paul C. on Oct 6, 2011 at 4:33 PM | link
An Ale House burger.
Well, it should be, at least.
... said Matthew on Oct 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM | link
Meeting someone brand new and discovering no friends/acquaintances/colleagues/exs in common. (I still love you, Smalbany)
... said E. on Oct 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM | link
Finding nice clothes at the mall - always feel like I have to travel to buy clothes...
... said t.e. on Oct 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM | link
Ryan Gosling filming movies in Schenectady...When is that gonna happen again?
... said cs on Oct 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM | link
A good parking spot near Lark on a Saturday night.
... said M. on Oct 6, 2011 at 8:20 PM | link
Salt Water Fish.
... said A.m. on Oct 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM | link
A cheap plane ticket from Albany International Airport
... said Aaron on Oct 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM | link
Great concert venues with bands worth seeing
... said Jonny on Oct 6, 2011 at 9:36 PM | link
A dull moment (and Andrew Bird!)
... said Jen on Oct 6, 2011 at 11:42 PM | link
Good concerts by lesser-known artists.
... said Adam on Oct 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM | link
I'll take the optimistic route and say "Boredom"...
... said Nathan Fisk on Oct 7, 2011 at 9:42 AM | link
street performers and seafood shacks and bears
... said jen on Oct 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM | link
I am on Lark Street, and I am not drunk. The bar I am standing in is playing music I really like. All the other people at the bar seem very friendly, and each conversation I overhear sparks my interest, and I can't help wondering where all these intelligent people came from. I step outside for some fresh Lark Street air. The quiet solitude of the city overwhelms my senses. I look around and can't help appreciating how clean and beautiful this street is, and I love that I can find myself on an empty street like this, in Albany, and still feel so safe. Off in the distance, I see a giant orange form walking towards me, and strangely enough, it is not Jerry Jennings. As it gets closer I see that it's a giant orange tiger. A mascot tiger, actually, for the Detroit Tigers. The tiger smiles at me, not that it can do anything else, and says "What a great night that was...the mighty A-Rod has struck out."
... said Chester on Oct 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM | link
Traveling one mile in any direction without running into a stewarts shop!
... said Gabe on Oct 7, 2011 at 1:01 PM | link
Hey, @Shaun, All Good Bakers over here, at 160 Quail St., is strictly vegan & vegetarian! & @Jess, I thought there would be waaayyy better vintage/second hand stores around here (when we moved here, but noooo.
... said Britin @ All Good Bakers on Oct 8, 2011 at 11:01 PM | link
i have 2 tickets to Andrew Bird and can't make it. if anyone is interested in them feel free to direct message me on twitter- i'm willing to off-load them for your best offer. (below the standard ticket price at this point)
... said Rob on Oct 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM | link