Buy your tickets online! From the heart of Mali’s Niger Delta, in his teenage years Kelly ventured to Niafunke seeking to study music with the legendary master, Ali Farka Toure. Over the past 30 years he has played beside Ali Farka Toure, accompanied Afel Bocoum as a key member of the band, Alkibar and performed […]
Buy your tickets online! Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas. MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s name is a reflection of Pierre’s reverence for Mississippi’s blues culture and music. The band’s conviction […]
Buy your tickets online! Soul South Entertainment Artist Carla Cooke performs "The Ultimate Sam Cooke Experience" LIVE from The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio Oct 19th, 2018 8pm. The Legendary Sam Cooke is about music, religion, romance, and history. Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of the Legendary Sam Cooke. Carla’s future mirrors the image of her father. Carla crafted her […]
Get Tickets Asbury Shorts USA returns to The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio in Albany for an 8th consecutive year (!) to present: An Evening of the World's Best Short Films! Guest Host: Richard Lovrich. Presented by MENSA of Northeastern New York and Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network! $12 general admission. The best in short film […]
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and WNYT NewsChannel 13 will host a live debate among the candidate for New York's 19th Congressional district on October 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, in Albany. All general election candidates are invited to take part. First-term Republican Rep. John Faso, Green Party candidate Steve Greenfield […]
Get Tickets "Highlighters" is a 2018 crime noir film written and directed by Sean Cranston of Averill Park, NY. Starring Stephen Croce, Jamie Mazur, Vinnie Velez,& Michael Hayes. SYNOPSIS :: An abandoned building sets the stage for retired police detective, Hal Graves, as he attempts to make one final resolution in repairing the divisive relationship […]
Get Tickets Join us November 2-4 for “Classics of Science Fiction,” a weekend-long film festival and lecture series emphasizing entertainment, education, and community engagement. We offer a diverse selection of international science fiction films, short lectures, open discussions, artistic creations, live music, a silent auction, live podcast tapings, and a Benefit Masquerade Ball. Long before […]
Get Tickets Studebaker John Grimaldi was born in an Italian-American section of Chicago and started playing harmonica at age 7. Under the spell of music he heard on Maxwell Street, Chicago’s famed blues melting pot, Grimaldi began performing as Studebaker John and the Hawks in the ‘70s. The band name referenced the Studebaker Hawk, a […]
Get Tickets THE FESTIVAL New York State International Film Festival was created to celebrate the art with filmmakers and their audience. We strive to educate, support, entertain, and connect local and international artists through movies. NYSIFF is determined to help and offer opportunities to artists and also the public. We hope to encourage you to […]
Get Tickets On Thursday November 29 at 7:30 The Rochmon Record Club will converge to listen, learn about and discuss the classic 1971 album “Sticky Fingers” by the Rolling Stones at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany. Arguably one of their best albums, “Sticky Fingers” is the Rolling Stone’s first record […]
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