WAMC'S PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

THE INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Presented by The Capital Region Blues Network Come be part of the audience that helps vote to send a local band to Memphis For the past 33 years in January the Memphis based Blues Foundation hosts The International Blues challenge. The International Blues Challenge is an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated […]

QUIQUE SINESI

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

With performances by members of the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York Harry Pellegrin & Matthew Downey ARTIST WEBSITE He is considered one of the most important guitarists from Argentina. In his music, he incorporates elements of folk, tango, jazz and classical contemporary music. His works have been published in France, Japan, Belgium, Germany, […]

THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY ASBURY SHORT FILM CONCERT

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

ASBURY SHORTS WEBSITE Did you ever watch the Academy Awards when they presented the Best “Live Action” Short Film or Best Short Animation Oscars and say to yourself…“Where are these films, and why haven’t I seen any of them?” Well, The Asbury Shorts Concerts has been giving people the opportunity to see these little gems […]

KAIA KATER

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

THE AMERICAN ROOTS SERIES AT THE LINDA PRESENTS: KAIA KATER Hosted by songwriter, roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist Michael Eck. ARTIST WEBSITE Few are more conscious and intentional in their journey through Appalachian histories and musical treasures than Kaia Kater. Born in Quebec of mixed Afro-Caribbean ancestry, she now resides in Toronto and spends extensive time […]

ANDREA GIBSON WITH SARAH KAY

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

ARTIST WEBSITE Andrea Gibson is not gentle with their truths. It is this raw fearlessness that has led them to the forefront of the spoken word movement– the first winner of the Women’s World Poetry Slam —Gibson has headlined prestigious performance venues coast to coast with powerful readings on war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, […]

AN EVENING WITH ALBERT CUMMINGS

The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

ADVANCED SALES SOLD OUT AT DOOR SALES STANDING ROOM ONLY The Capitol Region Blues Network Presents An Evening with Albert Cummings “The blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin’ band, and that’s exactly what guitarist Albert Cummings does. Cummings effortlessly shifts from chimney subdued stylings to raucous roadhouse raunch […]

LAMB

The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

With director Yared Zeleke in attendance Special VIP meet and greet cocktail hour with the director $20 6pm. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for a pre-screening meet and greet with director Yared Zeleke includes screening and light fare. Lamb is the first film from Ethiopia to be included in the Official Selection […]

BETTY AND THE BABY BOOMERS

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

ARTIST WEBSITE When Betty Boomer, Jean Valla McAvoy, Paul Rubeo, and Steve Stanne began singing together 30 years ago, the name made sense—a play on Betty’s name and the fact that all are children of the baby boom. Bassist Robert Bard fit right in demographically when he joined later on. If they've had second thoughts, […]

SIERRA HULL

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

THE AMERICAN ROOTS SERIES AT THE LINDA PRESENTS: SIERRA HULL Hosted by songwriter, roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist MichaelEck ARTIST WEBSITE Sierra Hull has been recognized as a virtuoso mandolin-player from the time when Allison Krauss called her to the Grand Ole Opry stage at age 11. Astonishing audiences and fellow-musicians alike, she is now a […]

THE WEST POINT BENNY HAVENS BAND

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Reservations Required It’s time once again for The Linda’s free West Point Band Christmas concert. Dedicated to their craft and their country, the active duty Army Soldiers of the Benny Havens Band support events that celebrate the best America has to offer. They serve as the house band for formal dances, social and ceremonial functions, […]