Peter Pashoukos has released a new album, A Piece for You.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Longtime area musician and performer Peter Adam (Pashoukos) has released a new album, titled “A Piece for You.”
“As a musician, I have poured my heart into this project, exploring themes of belief systems, personal growth, and the dualities of life,” he writes. “This album is a departure from my previous works as an instrumentalist with bands such as Soul Session and The McKrells. It reflects a journey of healing and self-discovery, both through the music and the message it carries.”
Digital downloads can be purchased by single or album format through https://peterlovely.sellfy.store/. CD’s are available at performances, or by reaching out via social media at: https://www.facebook.com/ppashoukos?.
He will be performing live at The Inn at Saratoga on April 11.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces What If We’re Beautiful, a celebration of queer joy and community through chamber music and dance, staging at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. The event is the second performance in the Adirondack Trust New Works Series at the Tang Museum.
The performance features new choreography and dance by Brian Lawson and Aaron Loux that is set to a five-part composition by Daniel Thomas Davis, performed live by Hub New Music, with its distinctive instrumentation of flute, clarinet, violin, and cello. The event marks Hub New Music’s first live performance with Lawson and Loux’s dance.
The performance, which is followed by a reception, is part of a two-day gathering that celebrates a field of bloom and hum and includes artist talks and screenings of experimental films.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit https://tang.skidmore.edu. The Adirondack Trust New Works Series at the Tang Museum is supported by a generous gift to Skidmore College from the Adirondack Trust Company. This annual series presents a world premiere commission in art, music, dance, or poetry. Events will be open to the public.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosts its third annual Summer SPACtacular on Friday, May 30. The event benefits SPAC’s mission to serve the Capital Region and beyond through artistic excellence, educational programming and community outreach.
The season kick-off fundraiser will feature an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds that includes live music, a multi-course gourmet dinner, culinary tastings, cocktails and mocktails, tarot card readings, fireworks, and a dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.
Tickets are currently available for two different ticketing options:
Premium Pass, 6-11:30p.m. Tickets: $350. Begin the evening with an intimate dining experience in an enchanting setting on the SPAC grounds. The full bar, appetizer station, and multi-course dinner will be produced by Mazzone Hospitality. An exciting paddle raise emceed by News 10 ABC’s Lydia Kulbida will benefit SPAC’s mission and educational programming.
Cap off the meal with post-dinner digestifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace. Join the “Party Pass” revelers in the “Pavilion Lounge” for mocktails and tarot card readings or visit the tasting tent with live music by Road Soda Pop.
Party Pass, 7 – 11:30p.m. Tickets: $175. Experience SPAC like never before with tastings from local restaurants, distilleries, breweries, and wineries, accompanied by live music from Capital Region party band Road Soda Pop – all in an expansive tent on SPAC’s grounds. “Party Pass” attendees also have access to the “Pavilion Lounge” featuring mocktails by Bars without Boundaries, and palm and tarot card readings.
The evening will culminate with a dazzling fireworks display and a DJ dance party on SPAC’s historic stage.
Tickets to the Summer SPACtacular are available online at spac.org. Honorary and sponsorship opportunities are also available, visit spac.org or call 518-584-9330 ext. 142 for details.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Singer-songwriter Steve Earle will stage his Alone Again Tour – Solo & Acoustic, at Universal Preservation Hall on Thursday, June 5.
Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, Earle quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others.
The release of his record, Guitar Town in 1986 shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit “Copperhead Road” was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023.
Subsequent releases included the award winning The Revolution Starts…Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009). His most recent album, Jerry Jeff (2022) consisted of Earle’s versions of songs written by Jerry Jeff Walker, one of his mentors.
Earle has published both a novel I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011) and Dog House Roses, a collection of short stories (Houghton Mifflin 2003). As an actor, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé. Earle’s 15-song album “Alone Again (Live) was released last summer.
Tickets are on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Tuesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m. or online by visiting atuph.org. Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling (518) 382-3884 x 139.
UPH will also be welcoming back its beloved In the Round Series, a one-of-a-kind concert experience where artists share both music and personal stories in an intimate, stripped-down setting. Kicking off the 2025 season is blues-folk master Eric Bibb Thursday, April 18, followed by the spellbinding vocals of Lady Blackbird Thursday, May 1.
ALBANY — The Egg will present an immersive evening of Indian dance and music that bridges tradition and innovation.
Titled “Ragas in Motion” and part of the Resonance Series at the Egg, the free (suggested donation $15) special event showcases a dynamic journey through Indian dance forms, from the elegance of classical traditions like Bharatanatyam and Kathak to contemporary, modern interpretations.
The night features the innovative artistry of Barkha Patel, a visionary Kathak dancer and choreographer; Ishita Mili, a choreographer seamlessly integrating hip-hop, contemporary, and Indian dance forms to tell powerful stories: and Ravish Momin, a pioneering percussionist blending South Asian traditions with cutting-edge global rhythms.
Opening the night will be performances by local Bharatanatyam dance schools Alapana Arts (Lavanya Raghuraman) & Mudra School of Dance (Mathangi Srinivasan).
Food by Spice Malabar at 6 p.m.; Performance 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Arun Ramamurthy. For more information, and to RSVP, go to: www.theegg.org/events/event/ragas-in-motion/.
Moonlight Benjamin performs live at UPH in Saratoga Springs March 29.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The electrifying sounds of Moonlight Benjamin will grace Universal Preservation Hall on Saturday, March 29.
The powerhouse Haitian singer-songwriter – hailed by The Guardian (UK) as the “Caribbean Patti Smith,” and with a favorable nod from Iggy Pop – delivers a unique fusion of voodoo rhythms and blues-infused rock.
Born and raised in Haiti, Benjamin’s musical roots run deep in the sacred traditions of Haitian voodoo, which she integrates with the driving force of blues and rock.
The performance, presented as part of the Music Haven Passport Series, will take place 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
Eddies 2025 HOF Inductee Charlene Shortsleeve. A ceremony will take place at UPH in Saratoga Springs March 24.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Universal Preservation Hall hosts the seventh class of inductees into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24.
This year’s inductees celebrate diverse musical genres and contributions to the Capital Region’s music scene. The class of 2025 includes Brian Melick, Charlene Shortsleeve, Dan Berggren, Emerald City, SIRSY, Stony Creek Band, The Clay People and The Sharks.
Since its inception in 2019, the Eddies Hall of Fame has honored 48 individuals. The 2025 ceremony will be in the Great Hall at UPH. The ceremony is open to the public and includes musical performances, a social hour, videos on the musical career of each inductee, and acceptance speeches.
The inductees
Brian Melick: internationally acclaimed percussionist who has been featured recording artist on over 450 commercially released recordings.
Charlene Shortsleeve – an artist in her own right, legendary nightlife curator of the notorious 288 Lark, and founder of the QE2 nightclub on Central Avenue in Albany, which featured artists such as Sonic Youth, 10,000 Maniacs, Marilyn Manson, the Wallflowers, Allen Ginsberg and Jim Carroll.
Dan Berggren – a celebrated career as a folk artist is deeply rooted in the storytelling traditions of the Adirondacks.
Emerald City – dynamic pop-rock band, became a staple of local stages and earned a reputation for performances that captivated audiences across the East Coast through 1981.
SIRSY – the powerhouse duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti, started making music in 2000 and have toured ever since, playing 200 shows annually across the U.S. and Canada.
Stony Creek Band – a timeless country and folk sound that has fostered a deep connection with its audience through decades of dedication and artistry.
The Clay People – known for their electrifying fusion of metal and punk and live shows that continue to produce an ever-evolving sound canon.
The Sharks – a seven-piece group featuring a three-piece horn section and a pop-rock favorite of the Capital Region, that have remained a beloved part of the community’s musical history.
More information about the Eddies Music Hall of Fame is available at theeddiesawards.com. The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards and Hall of Fame, as well as UPH, are part of Proctors Collaborative.
The celebratory event will bring together fans, fellow musicians and community members to honor the remarkable artists and contributors. Tickets available by visiting atuph.org, through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at 518-346-6204 Tuesday-Saturday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling 518-382-3884 x 139.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Skidmore College invites the community to experience “Voices of Ukraine,” a moving celebration of Ukrainian culture through its rich musical and dance traditions, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center, at Skidmore College.
Co-presented by Skidmore’s Department of Music and the Ukrainian Classical Voice Project, the concert will highlight rarely heard works from Ukrainian opera, art song, and folk traditions, offering a poignant tribute to Ukraine’s resilience and artistic legacy. The event is free and open to the public.
Under the musical direction of the Metropolitan Opera’s Yelena Kurdina, “Voices of Ukraine” will showcase an extraordinary lineup of artists, including many Skidmore community members.
The Zorepad Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, led by Skidmore student and Artistic Director Lucas Lewyckyj ’26, will join the concert’s vocal and instrumental performances, bringing the beauty of Ukrainian folk traditions to life with traditional Ukrainian dance.
The afternoon will open with remarks by Dr. Andrij Baran, president of the local branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Baran is known not only for his brilliance as a cardiologist but also as a passionate historian, tireless researcher, and honorary Cossack-in-disguise. His deep knowledge and unwavering dedication to Ukraine’s cultural and historical legacy will set the stage for the program.
For more information, visit the Zankel Music Center website.
LAKE GEORGE — Bands N’ Beans: the biggest party in the North Country.
The Lake George Arts Project is hosting the 31st annual Bands N’ Beans on Sunday, March 30. The event takes place 2 – 7 p.m. at the Fort William Henry Conference Center.
Twenty-five local restaurants will be battling it out for the coveted People’s Choice Award with their best chili creations. The heat doesn’t stop there: nine live bands will be performing on two stages throughout the day.
The musical lineup:
Ballroom Stage – The Switch, The Stony Creek Band, The Lustre Kings, Vinyl Vault, and the ILL Funk Ensemble.
Acoustic Room – Tim Wechgelear & Friends, Mark & Jill, Shine On, and Dirt Cheap.
Bands and Beans is a fundraiser for the Lake George Arts Project’s free and open-to-all art programs. Proceeds from the event support programs like the year-round Courthouse Gallery exhibitions, the Summer Concert Series, and the popular Jazz at the Lake festival.
Doors open at 1:30. Ballroom opens at 1:45 pm. Early-bird tickets are available for $25 until March 29th. Tickets are $30 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit the Lake George Arts Project website: www. lakegeorgearts.org or call 518-668-2616.
