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Tas Cru hosts the Sunday Blues Jam 0

Hey gang! Be sure to get down to The Albany Railyard this coming Sunday. It’ll be the last CRBN jam until we find a new home for it. Tas Cru is hosting, so you know it’ll be a barn-burner! See you on Sunday. 1118 Central Ave. Albany. 8 PM. Bring your guitar, of course!

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Posted on: 11-25-2015
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Congrats to the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners 0

Hooray for the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners! We’ve got a big bluesy congratulations going out to the Amy Ryan Band and Andrew Wheeler! Amy Ryan Band took home the prize for blues band, and Andrew Wheeler is wearing the duo/solo crown. On to Memphis!

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Posted on: 11-9-2015
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Sunday Night Blues Jam moved 0

The Sunday Night Blues Jams will now be held at The Albany Rail Yard, 1118 Central Ave., Albany.  [Google Maps Link] As always, the host band starts at 8, and the jam starts about 9. No cover charge, but tips are highly encouraged and go to the host band. For full info about the Jam, […]

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Posted on: 07-14-2015
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Showdown Winners Announced 0

The 2014 Blues Band Showdown was a marathon night of music at the Roadhouse Grille last Saturday, with entrants in both the Band and Solo/Duo category competing on the same night. Fade To Blues won the band category in a tight competition with less than 20 points (out of 150) separating the contestants.  Leslie Barkman […]

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Posted on: 10-27-2014
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Bluesman, Doctor Fred Shapiro Dies 0

Fred Shapiro, an oncologist and accomplished blues harmonica player passed away last week. Fred was a frequent visitor to the Sunday night jams in the Bourbon St. era, and fronted Mojo Lightning, who competed in Colossal Contenders and performed at the Albany Blues Festival. The Times Union ran a great article detailing his many interests […]

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Posted on: 10-28-2013
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Fundraiser Reunites Spirit of Pat Tiernan With His Fans 0

A day last weekend was a memorable one for many.  The 2nd Annual Benefit to honor Pat Tiernan was held again this year @ Smokin’ Joe’s Bar-b-que, and music along with smiles and a few tears filled a few hours on a sunny afternoon. The event was attended by friends, family, and other folks who […]

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Posted on: 08-30-2013
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Upcoming Events

  • April 2018
    • 25th
      • Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s (7:30 pm)
    • 29th
      • Aldi Vumbaco (8:00 pm)
  • May 2018
    • 1st
      • Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub (8:00 pm)
      • Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s (8:00 pm)
    • 2nd
      • Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s (7:30 pm)
    • 4th
      • Deadline for Bands (All day)
    • 6th
      • Doc Orloff’s Blues Elixer (8:00 pm)
    • 7th
      • Blue Monday Blues Jams @ Pauly’s Hotel (8:00 pm)
    • 8th
      • Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub (8:00 pm)
      • Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s (8:00 pm)

Announcements

  • Tas Cru hosts the Sunday Blues Jam
    11-25-2015
  • Congrats to the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners
    11-9-2015
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Calendar of Events
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8:00 pm Prescott Kirsty
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January 30, 2018x
8:00 pm Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub
8:00 pm Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s
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January 31, 2018x
7:30 pm Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s
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February 4, 2018x
NO JAM SUPER BOWL
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February 5, 2018x
8:00 pm Blue Monday Blues Jams @ Pauly’s Hotel
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February 6, 2018x
8:00 pm Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub
8:00 pm Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s
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February 7, 2018x
7:30 pm Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s
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February 11, 2018x
8:00 pm Scotty Mac & Friends
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February 13, 2018x
8:00 pm Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub
8:00 pm Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s
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February 14, 2018x
7:30 pm Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s
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February 18, 2018x
8:00 pm Prescott Kirsty
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February 20, 2018x
8:00 pm Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub
8:00 pm Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s
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February 21, 2018x
7:30 pm Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s
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February 25, 2018x
8:00 pm Lou’s Groove
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February 27, 2018x
8:00 pm Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub
8:00 pm Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s
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February 28, 2018x
7:30 pm Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s
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Coming Up:
  • April 2018
    • 25th
      • Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s (7:30 pm)
    • 29th
      • Aldi Vumbaco (8:00 pm)
  • May 2018
    • 1st
      • Acoustic Jam @ TJ’s Flightline Pub (8:00 pm)
      • Acoustic open mic @ Bobby T’s (8:00 pm)
    • 2nd
      • Best Damn Open Mic @ McGeary’s (7:30 pm)
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