Some shows that are coming up, spring 2012
The Avett Brothers are playing the Palace.
There are people who like to go to concerts. You may be one of these people.
There are also people who just like to know that there are concerts. You might be one of those people if you're not the other kind of person.
Either way, you will be interested to know that these concerts will be happening in the Capital Region. And during the next few months.
Runs through June. This isn't a comprehensive list. If there's something not on here that you think should be mentioned -- please mention away. Some of these shows have already been mentioned. We didn't think you'd mind.
April 16: Bruce Springsteen at the TU Center
The Boss.
April 18: Disappears at Valentine's
Includes Steve Shelley from Sonic Youth. With: Lotus Plaza, (Lockett Pundt of Deerhunter).
April 19: Graham Parker, The Figgs at Valentine's
And, hey, The Figgs have a new album coming out.
April 21: Move Music Festival
About 100 indie bands playing at 10 venues around downtown Albany.
April 21: The Underscore Orkestra and The Lucky Five at Helsinki Hudson
Is there a neo-Balkan-20s-jazz band movement? Possible.
April 21: All American Rejects at Northern Lights
Not really a dirty little secret.
April 21: Hot Club of San Francisco at Troy Music Hall
Gypsy jazz.
April 22: The Avett Brothers at The Palace
Not surprising if it sells out.
April 23: Passion Pit at Northern Lights
Electropop.
April 24: Kottonmouth Kings at Northern Lights
Cali rap rock.
April 27: Spaminato Brothers at Valentine's
From NRBQ.
April 28: The Feelies at Helsinki Hudson
Reunited.
April 28: Ikebe Shakedown at Red Square
"Plays with elements of cinematic soul, Afro-funk, deep disco, and boogaloo in all the right ways." With: Oobleck.
April 29: The Features at Jillian's
Indie rock from Tennessee.
May 3: Frankie Rose at Valentine's
A 'Fork fave.
May 3: Barefoot Truth at Jillian's
A band that's big on... Pandora. (Has that happened before?)
May 4: Big Head Todd and the Monsters at The Egg
It's more sweet than bitter, bitter than sweet. Apparently.
May 4: Tift Merritt at Helsinki Hudson
Alt country.
May 5: Future Islands at Valentine's
Synth pop.
May 6: Christina Perri at Northern Lights
Mentioned if only because the video for one of her songs has been played 27 million times on YouTube (because of Twilight).
May 10: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Proctors
Jersey boy.
May 11: The Felice Brothers at Jillian's
With: Eastbound Jesus.
May 12: Santigold at Northern Lights
Cross-genre queen.
May 14: The Dirt Daubers at Valentine's
"From cowboy songs to bluegrass, Harlem jazz to honky tonk..."
May 17: Spin Doctors at Vapor
Now in the "playing not-quite casinos" phase of their career.
May 20: Collective Soul at The Egg
Playing an album from 1999 in its entirety.
May 24: Glen Campbell at The Egg
Rhinestone Cowboy.
May 27: The Kooks at Northern Lights
British pop rock.
May 31: Leon Redbone at The Egg
Tin Pan Alley.
May 31-June 3: Mountain Jam festival at Hunter Mountain
Ben Folds Five, The Roots, Steve Winwood, Gov't Mule, Michael Franti, Tedeschi Trucks Band, James Murphy DJ set, and a bunch of others.
June 1: Zac Brown Band at SPAC
Popular country act.
June 2: The Psychedelic Furs at The Egg
Molly Ringwald wouldn't have been Pretty in Pink without them.
June 2: Bonnie Raitt at The Palace
With: Marc Cohn (the "Walking in Memphis" guy).
June 8-9: Dave Matthews Band at SPAC
Back again.
June 9: Tokyo Police Club at Jillian's
They spell favorite "favourite" and color "colour" because they're from Canada.
June 14: Drake at SPAC
One of hip hop's biggest stars now.
June 14: Sugarland at the TU Center
Popular country duo.
June 15: Cake at Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown)
Outside, lawn chairs allowed (and there's camping, if you're so inclined).
June 15: Alejandro Escovedo at The Egg
Austin's eclectic icon.
June 15: Sweetback Sisters at The Linda
"Recall the best of country music from the Everlys to The Judds..."
June 22: Matthew Sweet at The Egg
Playing Girlfriend in its entirety. (Because that's a thing now.)
June 23: Fiona Apple at Mountain Park (Holyoke, MA)
She's back. And this time the album's title is only 23 words long.
June 23: Beach Boys at SPAC
More than 50 years old -- the band, not the guys.
June 26: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Colonial Theatre (Pittsfield, MA)
The Black Crowes Chris Robinson.
June 28: Roger Waters at the TU Center
Playing The Wall.
June 29: Aerosmith & Cheap Trick at the TU Center
(insert your own comment)
Sold out:
April 19: Ani DiFranco at The Egg
April 27: Fun. at Northern Lights
May 14: Ingrid Michaelson at The Egg
May 18: Rancid at Northern Lights
Update: A little farther ahead: Wilco is playing shows at Brewery Ommegang and at MASS MoCA in July.
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You can add Wilco to that list, they'll be at Ommegang sometime this summer. No date yet, but they just announced the show tonight.
... said Tom on Apr 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM | link
If any AOA readers are fans of classic hip-hop, you may be interested to know that Rakim (of Eric B & Rakim fame) will be at Norther Lights April 28th with Mirk and Goldtooth opening.
Rakim is widely regarded as one of the greatest MC's of all time. YouTube it.
... said T-Ferg on Apr 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM | link