Taylor Swift Dance Party
DJ Swiftie took over the Great Hall at Universal Preservation Hall Dec. 6. with a Taylor Swift Dance Party! All your favorites from every era to kick off December!
Iconic BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet celebrates half-century milestone at UPH
Grammy-winning artists bring bayou sound to Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS–Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is known to bring audiences to their feet. Inspiring two-stepping, waltzing, and standing ovations wherever they... Read more » ... Read More
Deep Listening founder Pauline Oliveros to join Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame
American composer, musician and teacher was Distinguished Professor of Music at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy KINGSTON—To hear and to listen are two different things. American composer and accordionist, Pauline Oliveros understood this. Her ability to take things deeper, and further, lands her a spot in the Capital Region Thomas... Read more » ... Read More
Hip-hop legend among members of Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame sixth class
William “Billy Bill” Waring was a pioneer in the field; his music still heard in movies, TV shows ALBANY — William Waring was in the right place at the right time; the Harlem native was at the epicenter of hip-hop in the 1980s. Known as Billy Bill in his work,... Read more » ... Read More
Multi-talented Erin Harkes is bringing the laughs to UPH
Comedian celebrates YouTube special at “Women Aren’t Funny” event SARATOGA SPRINGS—Erin Harkes is like most people. All she wants is to be happy doing what she loves. “I don’t believe that you have to live in a major city to be successful [in comedy] these days. And my goal is... Read more » ... Read More