Roomful of Blues: Caffe Lena Early Show

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years, Roomful of Blues has earned their reputation as one of the best blues bands ever! DOORS OPEN 3:30PM Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently…

$37

Roomful of Blues Live at Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years, Roomful of Blues has earned their reputation as one of the best blues bands ever! DOORS OPEN 7:30PM Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently…

CRBN Sunday Night Blues Jam With Rich Ertelt’s Blues Express

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Rich Ertelt's Blues Express hosts tonight's jam with Jam Master Sonny Speed - Tasty grooves and fun tunes for sure tonight! Come out and have some fun with us! Have a bite to eat, enjoy a drink and if you are a musician bring your instrument and sign up to play a few blues tunes…

38th Annual International Blues Challenge • Memphis, TN

Beale Street, Memphis TN Beale Street, Memphis, TN

The International Blues Challenge (IBC) represents the worldwide search for those Blues Bands and Solo/Duo Blues Acts ready to perform on the international stage, yet just needing that extra big break. The IBC is held annually in late January in Memphis, TN along historic Beale Street. There is also a Youth Showcase.

Lurrie Bell Live @ The Linda

The Linda • WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY

Reserve Now! $25 – $35 General Admission Grammy nominated Chicago blues PHENOMENON Lurrie Bell brings his Chicago blues to the LINDA-WAMC in Albany, New York January 28, 2023! Be there!! Drawing from several styles of blues, Lurrie delivers a soulful and elegant display of musical depth. He is excited about his next project, his rendition…

Full Blown Electric Blues Jam @ Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

Join Jam Master Sonny Speed and the Caffe Lena Backline Band for an afternoon of incredible blues music. Bring your instrument and join the jam, or just come to listen! All ages and levels welcome. Backline provided. SIGN-UP: 1:30– 2:00 / Jam 2:00–4:00$10 Admission / Free for students WHETHER YOU COME TO LISTEN OR PLAY,…

CRBN Jam w/ Green’s Blues @ McGeary’s

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Host band features Richard Green and his son Finn on guitar and vocals, Ralph Bowman on bass and Mark McKay on drums.

Richiman and Groove Nice – SHOW CANCELLED!! Burst pipes @ the Linda!!

The Linda • WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY

” We are a blues band from South Korea that want to play the American style of blues. We grew up in Korea but fell in love with American blues”. They are called “Richiman and Groove Nice”. They started the band in 2018. They were called “Richiman Trio”. They entered the 2019 International Blues Challenge…

$15

CRBN Jam w/ Scotty Mac

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Scotty and the boys host the jam with Jeremy serving as jam master.

Joe Louis Walker @ Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

A Blues Hall of Fame inductee and six-time Blues Music Award winner, NPR described Joe Louis Walker as "a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues." His output spans the gamut of American Roots music, and he is regarded as one of his generation's greatest bluesmen. A brilliantly lyrical guitarist, soulful singer, and prolific songwriter, Walker…

$35

CRBN Jam w/ the Amy Ryan Band

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Amy and her band host the jam with Richard serving as jam master.

Gunning & Cormier’s CD Release Concert

GE Theater @ Proctor's 432 State Street , NY 12305, Schenectady, New York

Gunning & Cormier go back 23 years when Dave's fiddle player dropped out of a show at the last minute. “He hired me for a gig when I was just back from Nashville, nobody knew me here,” says Cormier. Widely celebrated for both his Celtic and Blues music, Cormier had spent 10 years immersed in…

$28 – $50

Blues Women of the Capital Region @ Spencertown Academy

Spencertown Academy Route 203, Spencertown, New York

Spencertown Academy in collaboration with the Capital Region Blues Network (CRBN) presents “Blues Women of the Capital Region” featuring Elly Wininger, Jill Burnham and Amy Ryan PLEASE NOTE: Due to illness, Robin O'Herin will not be able to be part of this show. We are grateful and excited to announce that Elly Wininger (https://www.ellywininger.com/bio.shtml) will…

$25

Full Blown Electric Blues Jam @ Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

Join Jam Master Sonny Speed and the Caffe Lena Backline Band for an afternoon of incredible blues music. Bring your instrument and join the jam, or just come to listen! All ages and levels welcome. Backline provided. SIGN-UP: 1:30– 2:00 / Jam 2:00–4:00$10 Admission / Free for students WHETHER YOU COME TO LISTEN OR PLAY,…

CRBN Jam w/ Aldi/Vumbaco/Walz

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Steve, Pete and Jeremy host with Jeremy serving as jam master.

Junior Watson + Dean Shot @ The Linda

The Linda • WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY

Junior Watson + Dean Shot + Live Broadcast of Live at The Linda You can be in the live studio audience for this outstanding show featuring blues legends, Junior Watson and Dean Shot! WAMC’s LIVE AT THE LINDA, hosted by Peter Hughes, broadcasts live on WAMC – Northeast Public Radio from our performing arts studio…

Sunny War @ Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

An LA-based musician bringing together ecstatic gospel, dusty country blues, thoughtful folk and rip-roaring rock and roll.

$22

CRBN Jam w/ Chris Hammond & Friends

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

The host band features Chris on harp and vocals, Ron on guitar and vocals, Richard on guitar and vocals and Mark M and Mark P on drums and bass respectively - playing a selection of tunes from Little Walter and Jimmy Rogers. Richard serves as jam master.

Free

Guy Davis @ Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

Acclaimed American blues singer, songwriter, actor, and teacher

$25

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and Dennis Lichtman

Spencertown Academy Route 203, Spencertown, New York

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and Dennis Lichtman bring African-American folk and blues to Spencertown Academy. Paxton and Lichtman’s mutual love of the history, stories, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues, ragtime, Tin Pan Alley pop songs, 1920s jazz, twin fiddle…

$25 – $30

CRBN Jam w/ Aldi/Vumbaco/Walz

McGeary's Pub 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY

Pete and Steve join Jeremy in the host band. Jeremy serves as jam master.