WAMC'S PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

LEE HARVEY OSMOND

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

THE AMERICAN ROOTS SERIES AT THE LINDA PRESENTS: LeE HARVeY OsMOND Hosted by songwriter, roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist Michael Eck ARTIST WEBSITE Lee Harvey Osmond, stylized as LeE HARVeY OsMOND, is a project of musician Tom Wilson. Wilson is a Canadian rock and folk musician from Hamilton, Ont. He’s won three Junos and released 14 […]

JACK EMPIE AND FRIENDS

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

"Jack Empie & Friends" is Jack's band that performs original, inspirational music. Playing electric as well as acoustic guitar, Jack plays various types of music with an ever changing cast of his talented musician friends. Whether performing songs he's written or the music of others, he always delivers a great show. The band is a […]

TINSLEY ELLIS

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

with special guest 2 Blue with Amy Ryan and Richard Green The Capitol Region Blues Network presents: Tinsley Ellis Artist Website Southern blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis may speak no evil, but he sings and plays with the conviction of, as Billboard wrote, “...a man possessed.” Over the course of eleven albums and literally thousands of live […]

JOAN SHELLEY

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

THE AMERICAN ROOTS SERIES AT THE LINDA PRESENTS: JOAN SHELLEY Hosted by songwriter, roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist Michael Eck Sponsored by WEXT ARTIST WEBSITE As technology rules the sound of the day, it's good to be reminded how powerfully a single voice can transmit deep emotion. Kentucky singer-songwriter Joan Shelley made one of the most […]

THIRD ANNUAL WINTER WARM UP

The Linda 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Come on out for our Third Annual Winter Warm Up to shake out those cabin fever blues. Join great regional bands Caroline Doctorow, Matchstick Architects, Sub Slab ,and Jasper for a fun evening to warm you up and shake up your winter doldrums. CAROLINE DOCTOROW Caroline Doctorow is a chart-topping Americana folk singer songwriter, with a […]