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Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:34:47 -0500
John Mulaney coming to SPAC in 2022John Mulaney coming to SPAC in 2022:Comedian John Mulaney is coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 10, 2022. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 10.
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:08:50 -0500
Styx, REO Speedwagon Want You To Get 'UnZoomed' At Amphitheaters In Summer 2022Styx, REO Speedwagon Want You To Get 'UnZoomed' At Amphitheaters In Summer 2022:Styx and REO Speedwagon will reunite for a summer co-headlining tour for the first time in a decade and are bringing Loverboy along for the ride.
Wed 8/17 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:38:00 -0500
James W. Fryer | 1955 - 2021Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:40:42 -0500
Chicago and Brian Wilson Announce Co-Headlining TourChicago and Brian Wilson Announce Co-Headlining Tour:Chicago and Brian Wilson have announced a co-headlining tour for summer 2022.
Jul 17 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. @ Saratoga Performing Arts CenterThu, 02 Dec 2021 11:06:44 -0500
Dispatch and O.A.R. Announce Summer 2022 Co-Headlining TourDispatch and O.A.R. Announce Summer 2022 Co-Headlining Tour:Dispatch and O.A.R. have announced they’ll be hitting the road together for their first-ever North American co-headlining tour.
Aug. 21 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:34:36 -0500
Foo Fighters set for SPAC on July 19Foo Fighters set for SPAC on July 19:American rock band the Foo Fighters will bring their Live in North America 2022 Tour to Saratoga Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. on July 19, it was announced today by Live Nation.
The 2022 dates mark the Foo Fighters’ most extensive run since the release of their 10th album, “Medicine at Midnight.” The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Visit livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:40:32 -0500
Robert Plant, Alison Krauss coming to SPAC in 2022Robert Plant, Alison Krauss coming to SPAC in 2022:SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss are coming to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 3, 2022 for their “Raise the Roof” tour. Tickets go on sale December 3 at 10 a.m.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:41:11 -0400
Film TV workers union says strike to start next weekFilm TV workers union says strike to start next week:LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions.
A strike would bring a halt to filming on a broad swath of film and television productions and extend well beyond Hollywood, affecting productions in Georgia, New Mexico and other North American shoots.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees International President Matthew Loeb said Wednesday that the strike would begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday unless an agreement is reached on rest and meal periods and pay for its lowest-paid workers.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:34:38 -0400
Comedian Bill Burr coming to SPAC next AugustComedian Bill Burr coming to SPAC next August:SARATOGA SPRINGS — In a rare booking for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the promoter Live Nation will present stand-up comic Bill Burr on Aug. 27 next summer.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:33:43 -0400
Zac Brown, COVID-positive, cancels SPAC concertZac Brown, COVID-positive, cancels SPAC concert:SARATOGA SPRINGS — The country star Zac Brown has suspended his current tour, including a scheduled Sunday appearance at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, after announcing on social media Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:34:44 -0400
Flogging Molly and Violent Femmes co-headline performance at SPAC Sunday nightFlogging Molly and Violent Femmes co-headline performance at SPAC Sunday night:SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — As summer comes to a close, Saratoga Performing Arts Center made room for a punk show on its concert schedule. Flogging Molly and Violent Femmes co-headlined the Spa City venue on Sunday night, bringing along with them opening acts Thick and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:36:50 -0400
Images: A September Dave Weekend at SPACImages: A September Dave Weekend at SPAC:Like many acts, Dave Matthews Band had to cancel its 2020 dates at Saratoga Performing Arts Center last July, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The beloved band’s 2021 dates then shifted to the fall rather than the traditional heart of the summer nights, but Dave Matthews Band was coming.
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:08:42 -0400
Review: Revamped Black Crowes rock with renewed urgency at SPACReview: Revamped Black Crowes rock with renewed urgency at SPAC:The Black Crowes split up in 2015, after the dueling siblings at the heart of the band, lead singer Chris Robinson and rhythm guitarist Rich, reached a breaking point in their relationship. But it’s amazing what time, nostalgia and a headlining amphitheater tour can do.
The pair have reunited and came to SPAC in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the band’s breakthrough debut LP “Shake Your Moneymaker.”
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:07:11 -0400
Entertainment venues balance mask and vax mandates with patrons' attitudesEntertainment venues balance mask and vax mandates with patrons' attitudes:Capital Region entertainment venues are having to make decisions, some costly
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:34:46 -0400
Willie Nelson a crowd pleaser at SPAC showWillie Nelson a crowd pleaser at SPAC show:SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Longtime music legend Willie Nelson, at 88 years old, is still pleasing crowds as he once again leads the Outlaw Music Festival across the country.
For the festival’s Sunday night show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the audience was treated to performances by Margo Price, Gov’t Mule, Sturgill Simpson and Willie Nelson & Family.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:34:45 -0400
Maroon 5 concert at SPAC canceled; no explanation givenMaroon 5 concert at SPAC canceled; no explanation given:Maroon 5 is no longer coming to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs next week.
The Adam Levine-led band was scheduled to perform at SPAC on Monday, Sept. 13, but the venue website was updated over the weekend with a notice the show was “canceled.” The date has also been removed entirely from Maroon 5′s website.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:06:53 -0400
Lynyrd Skynyrd keeps ‘On Turnin’ in SPAC concertLynyrd Skynyrd keeps ‘On Turnin’ in SPAC concert:SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Lynyrd Skynyrd played loud and proud during a crowd-pleasing Saturday night show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, part of the band’s Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ Tour.
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:35:18 -0400
Dead & Company rocks SPAC in return to local stageDead & Company rocks SPAC in return to local stage:SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Dead & Company played a sold-out show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday during the band’s long-awaited return to the local stage after a canceled 2020 tour.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:08:43 -0400
Review: A joyful welcome for James Taylor, Jackson Browne at SPACReview: A joyful welcome for James Taylor, Jackson Browne at SPAC:Like a neon-and-chrome jukebox in a 1970s fern bar, Jackson Browne then James Taylor expertly spun radio-friendly soft rock at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Tuesday to the troubadours’ happy contemporaries.
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:25:08 -0400
The Strength of the Secondaries: A Look Inside Some Secondary MarketsThe Strength of the Secondaries: A Look Inside Some Secondary Markets:The Big Apple might get all the glory, but New York is home to multiple other strong music markets. Among them is the state capital of Albany, about three hours north of New York City, which is one of the most reliable tour stops in the Northeast, and sold 2.78 million tickets for a gross $137.9 million between 2015 and 2019, according to Pollstar data.