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This week may seem a bit slow with no Alive at Five Concert Series or Pearl Street Live block party, but don’t worry, Albany still has your Friday night covered!

Come join the city of Albany at the Empire State Plaza on Friday,
July 4th to help celebrate Independence Day!

The Albany 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show starts at 2PM and runs straight through to 10PM. There will be food, drinks, live entertainment, and of course FIREWORKS!

This event is free and open to the general public.

We highly recommend you get there early to avoid traffic and parking issues.

Albany Alive would like to wish you a happy and safe 4th of July celebration!Please don’t drink and drive!Take the time to arrange a dedicated ride home, or call a cab. We have made a list of local cab numbers to help you have a safe holiday! Put them in your cell phone now, so you don’t have to remember later.

• Yellow Cab, 518-434-2222
• Capitaland Taxi, 518-426-1405
• Buzzy’s Taxi, 518-433-8888
• Tri City Taxi, 518-453-8888
• Eagle Taxi, 518-365-1209
• Duffy’s Taxi, 518-433-8400
• Green & White Taxi, 518-455-8888
• City Cab, 518-465-5555

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Albany's 2009 Alive At Five Concert Schedule: June 4th - August 13th, 2008, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Riverfront Park Albany, New York – Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany are pleased to announce the musical line up for the 2009 Alive at Five Concert Series. This series of free, outdoor concerts is celebrating its 20th year! Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtown Albany sees free live music– a different theme each week! Food and beverage vendors complete the scene for a great way to start your weekend. All concerts will be held at Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve. *The rain location is at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 overpass. Additional information: (518) 434-2032 or Albany Events.

Albany Alive At Five Opening Night with Blues Traveler. Thursday, June 4th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Blues Traveler: More than 20 years into their career and they are still playing by their own rules! Graduating from underground jams, they rose to chart topping success with hits such as "But Anyway", "Run-Around", and "Hook." Known for their use of improvisional transitions and a blues/southern rock sound, expect opening night Alive at Five to have huge attendance for these guys!
Opening Band: Jim Weider's Project Percolator		Alive At Five Sponsors:Bud Light, Amber Bock,99.5 The River

Albany Alive At Oldies Night with The Platters & The Cornell Gunter Coasters Thursday, June 11th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		The Platters have recorded nearly 400 songs and have sold over 100 million copies of their songs throughout the World. They have 37 hit singles including: "Only You" and "The Great Pretender." The Coasters will make you laugh and reminisce with "Poison Ivy", "Charlie Brown", and "Yakety Yak." Come see these two Rock and Roll Hall of Famers on one stage, in one night, for free!
Opening Band: Wylder		Alive At Five Sponsors: New York Lottery, Magic 100.9

Albany Alive At Five Southern Rock Night with The Marshall Tucker Band. Thursday, June 18th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		The Marshall Tucker Band is an American Southern Rock band with a country and western feel. Flute is a key lead instrument in their sound. Famous for their #14 Billboard Hot 100 single: "Heard It in a Love Song."
Opening Band: Jefferson Thomas		Alive At Five Sponsors:PYX 106

Albany Alive At Five Girls Night Out with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Thursday, June 25th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Grace Potter and the Nocturnals ia a band that blends funky blues, soul, and rock from the 60's and early 70's. Appearances include: NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's Good Morning America, and CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Check out thier popular hit "Nothing but the Water."
Opening Songwriter: Deni Bonet		Alive At Five Sponsors:Buzz 105.7

Albany Alive At Five Disco Night with The Village People. Thursday, July 2nd, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		The Village People are celebrating 31 years as the World's disco icons. Singing with high energy and outrageously fun choreography, they provide entertainment for all! With over 65 million recordings sold, there is no need to explain while you will be singing and dancing along. Come see "Macho Man", "YMCA", "In the Navy", and "Go West."
Opening Band: Refrigerators		Alive At Five Sponsors: Key Bank, 98.3 WTRY

Albany Alive At Irish Night with Black 47. Thursday, July 9th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Black 47 brings an Irish and political taste of Rock 'N' Roll to the stage. Straight from Manhattan pubs their songs cover topics from Northern Ireland conflict to contemporary New York urban unrest. Come see their explosive stage performance with upraised fists.
Opening Band: Kevin McKrell & The Hard Road Ceili Band		Alive At Five Sponsors: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Fly 92.3

Albany Alive At Five Latin Night with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra. Thursday, July 16th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Since 1980, this 11 piece local orchestral sensation has been the recipient of numerous awards including the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award, The Governor's Excellence in Arts Award & Metroland Magazine's “Best Of' Award for seven consecutive years. Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra have shared the stage with major acts such as Tito Puente, Andy Montanez, Los Hermanos Moreno, Brandford Marsalis, The Count Basie and Woody Herman Orchestras and more. The group is also registered with the Arts-In-Education Program of New York State.
Opening Band: Sensemaya		Alive At Five Sponsors: Jamz 96.3,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi

Albany Alive At Five Tribute Night with Hotel California. Thursday, July 23rd, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles" faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of The Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound. Each concert showcases The Eagles mega-hits such as "Take it Easy", "Heartache Tonight", and "Hotel California." The group also performs select songs from Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.
Opening Band: Aloud		Alive At Five Sponsors:PYX 106, Allied Waste Services

Albany Alive At Five Horn Power Night with Tower of Power. Thursday, July 30th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		Tower of Power has been creaing their own kind of soul for over 40 years. They deliver their music to sold out crowds around the World. Tower's rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band is driven by horns and their approach to everything is unique. Tower has recorded with top artists: Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, and Heart.
Opening Band: Out of Control Rhythm & Blues Band		Alive At Five Sponsors: Bayou Cafe, Blue82, Jillians of Albany, McGeary's Pub, Riverfront Bar & Grill, Victory Cafe, B95.5

Albany Alive At Five Soul Night with Neville Brothers. Thursday, August 6th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		The Neville Brothers: The differences between the four Neville Brothers are as dramatic as the similarities that unite them.The source of the similarities is passionate funk, a feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves that is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. Come meet New Orleans' First Family of Funk.
Opening Band: Mingo Fishtrap		Alive At Five Sponsors: Walmart, Magic 100.9

Albany Alive At Five Reggae Night with The Original Wailers. Thursday, August 13th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
		The Original Wailers is a reggae band made up of several members of the former backing band of Bob Marley. In 2008 they embarked on their first World Tour. Featuring Al Anderson and Junior Marvin.
Opening Band: Bearin' Peace		Alive At Five Sponsors: Exit 97.7 FM

Once again we’re back! We hope everyone had a great and safe Fourth of July! The fireworks at the Empire Plaza were great as usual, but this Thursday comes in with a bang that will bring out the brightest and hottest stars!

Alive at Five returns with American Idol Night featuring Bo Bice! Nicknamed “Bogart” as a newborn by his grandmother, Bo Bice performed solo and in rock groups such as Purge, Blue Sued Nickel, and his pre-Idol band SugarMoney. Being the oldest contestant to have progressed the farthest in the American Idol competition, along with Constantine Maroulis, his early performance of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Whipping Post” drew raves from the judges and established him as one of the favorites in the competition. In the end, he became the runner-up to the mega star Carrie Underwood. Now Bo Bice is making his way to the Riverfront in Downtown Albany!

Opening for Bo Bice is Albany’s very own SIRSY!! This is not your part-time garage band, playing over 250 shows per year, SIRSY has shared the stage with: Maroon5, Lifehouse, Collective Soul, Blues Traveler, Cheap Trick, Vertical Horizon, Fuel, and many more. With an arsenal of well-crafted, ear catching, lyrically smart and musically sound songs filled with hooks and levels of meaning, SIRSY brings a fiery, sultry, and soulful indie pop that rocks!

ALERT: FREE CONCERT!!! NO COVER!!! ALERT: FREE CONCERT!!! NO COVER!!!

Still able to party? Well Pearl Street Live brings you a REAL PARTY with Vivid a band with infinite energy and incomparable talent! With their ability to play Top 40 party music from the ’60s to today, Vivid is completely separated from all other “cover bands.” Playing hits from The Beatles to Bon Jovi, Fall Out Boy to Cheap Trick, this band has a knack for playing what the audience craves. So come hungry to party!!! +21 to enter with proper I.D. Drink and food specials so that you don’t walk around thirsty and hungry.

Now that you have seen the brightest stars rocking out and entertaining you, it’s time to see the hottest models that the Northeast has to provide! This week at Envy Lounge are the FINALS for the Miss Caribbean Tan Model Search 2008. The hottest and best looking models from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire all are coming to compete for a $1,000 GRAND PRIZE and a Caribbean Tan Model Contract!

THIS WILL BE THE ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST AND HOTTEST WEEKS OF THE SUMMER!

Thinking it might be too tough to find a parking spot? Want to be looked at as one of the brightest and hotest of the night? Contact Premiere Transportation Group, gather up some friends and take a night out on the town in style! Premiere Transporation Group has a large variety of vehicles including: limousines, sedans, vans, and coaches! Tell them AlbanyAlive.com sent you and get an extra hour of service free with a purchase of 3 hours! Buy 3 hours, get 1 free!

THIS IS THE LAST NIGHT OF ALIVE AT FIVE AND ROCKSTAR THURSDAYS!!

This week is Alive at Five Reggae Night featuring The Original Wailers. Bob Marley and the Wailers have sold more than 25 million albums over the past 40 years, and it has been his band that has helped create this international success. Keyboard player Earl “Way” Lindo first joined the Wailers in 1973, when the debut album “Catch a Fire” was first released. Al Anderson joined the Wailers a year later, playing on hits like “No Woman No Cry”. Bob Marley enrolled singer/guitarist Junior Marvin during sessions for the Exodus and Kaya albums and his solo sounds resonate on tracks like “Waiting in Vain”, “The Heathen” and “Jammin”. Junior, Al & Way toured and recorded with Marley until his death in 1981. Now The Original Wailers, with Junior handling all lead vocals, promise to recreate musical history as they continue to spread the message of “One Love” at Reggae night!

Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Entertaining, professional, fun, tight, these are all words that have been used to describe Moxie, one of upstate New York’s premiere rock bands. Pulling from various influences, Moxie’s live show is a high energy, engaging melting pot that brings together all the best aspects of the music they cover. They’re played all over the country, have been featured on national television and listened to on the radio worldwide. They will rock the night away!

This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!

It’s a (3) part combo, for ONE MORE THURSDAY NIGHT:

1) Alive at Five Reggae Night: The Original Wailers
2) Pearl Street Live: Moxie
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

See you there!

Alive @ 5 Presents Zydeco Night!

Have you ever wanted to go to Louisiana, but didn’t want to deal with the heat it brings? Prices for airline tickets and gas have risen too high where you cannot travel and escape? Well Alive @ 5 at the Riverfront Park in Downtown Albany has your answer and that is with the sounds of American roots or folk music called Zydeco. Evolved during the late 1800’s, this fast-tempo music integrates Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Blues, Two-Steps, Rock and Roll, Brass Band, Ska, Waltzes, and Shuffles that brings color and style of south Louisiana.

This Thursday night you can experience this southern style of music with Terrance Simmien. For more than two decades, this Grammy Award winning artist has become a highly respected, internationally recognized touring and recording artist and Cultural Ambassador for his state. Being influenced by all of the great music that has defined our country’s musical legacy, including music from Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and with Zydeco pioneers like Chenier, Delafose, Chavis, Ardoin, and Fontenot, Terrance Simien remains a pivotal part of Zydeco music history. He became a critical part of the “renaissance” of a music genre that was in jeopardy of dying off. Incorporating diverse music styles he creates a hypnotic blend of Zydeco-roots-New Orleans funk-reggae flavored-Afro-Caribbean-world music that will force you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. Terrance Simien has shared studio and stage with Robert Palmer, Stevie Wonder, Los Lobos, Keith Richards, Art Neville, the Meters, Alan Toussaint, Paul Simon and Dave Matthews Band to name a few. His eclectic fusion of Zydeco takes you on a multicultural musical tour of the world.

Opening up for Terrance Simien is Captain Squeeze and The Zydeco Moshers. Being close followers of Terrance Simmien, they are proud to congratulate Terrance Simmien and the Zydeco Experience for being the first-ever Cajun/Zydeco Grammy. The sounds of Captain Squeeze and The Zydeco Moshers was born from the basement of the least likely of places, the basement of a Cathedral Mardi Gras Party. The sound was spearheaded by a decades-former Polka Accordion player gone Jazz keyboardist and was inspired by an introduction to Zydeco by CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band. Ten years later, averaging about seventy shows a year, having performed for thousands of people across the Northeast United States and with a 4th album in the works, Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers are a musical force to be reckoned with.

Alive at Five is a FREE Concert and so is the Block Party on Pearl Street!! That’s right FREE!! There’s no need to spend money for great entertainment, but if you do, Pearl Street comes alive with specials from every direction. Food, Drinks, and Giveaways all summer long!!

Jillian’s of Albany, Envy, and Pearl Lounge brings you a free concert until midnight. This week The Square Pegs will be bringing you a lineup so wild, so crazy, it will make you rock out and dance all night long!! One of the Capital Regions best entertainers, The Square Pegs mix together multiple music genres such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Rock and Roll and a stage performance that you will never forget. Of course at the Block Party there will be Food and Drink Specials, plus all of Pearl Street will offer different events that will make you stay out late and have a great time.

If you really want to make it a special night, contact Premiere Transportation Group, gather up some friends and take a night out on the town in style! Premiere Transporation Group has a large variety of vehicles including: limousines, sedans, vans, and coaches! Tell them AlbanyAlive.com sent you and get your fourth hour of service free! Buy 3 hours, get 1 free!

See you out this Thursday!

This Thursday, at the Albany Riverfront Park in Downtown Albany, comes alive with WAR!  The City of Albany would like to honor the Veterans on this special night.  After thirty years of pushing the harmonic envelope, the band’s twenty-fourth album release can be expected sometime in the not too distant future.  “Why Can’t We Be Friends“, “Low Rider” and many other classics can be found among War’s fantastic resume filled with groove, color and passion. War’s career skyrocketed in the early 70’s as their exhilarating sound spoke to millions of Americans about the troubled times of Vietnam, Watergate and tensions of the inner cities.  Fusing rock, Latin rhythms, funk, blues, jazz and soul into a distinctive sound all their own, these multi platinum performers can still deliver to fans more than 30 years after their first appearance in Los Angeles.

The opening band Alive at 5 is Solid Smoke. 

Alive at Five sponsors for this week are Q103 and Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

THE FREE NIGHT OF LIVE CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES ON PEARL STREET AT THE BLOCK PARTY!

Jillian’s of Albany, Envy Lounge, and Pearl Restaurant present The Refrigerators!

Combining top shelf musicianship, intricate arrangements and an incredible stage show, the 10-piece band known as The Refrigerators have become one of the premiere party bands in the Capital District of New York. Since their inception almost 10 years ago, the band has rocked literally thousands and thousands of fans throughout the Northeast!

If you really want to make it a special night, contact Premiere Transportation Group, gather up some friends and take a night out on the town in style! Premiere Transportation Group has a large variety of vehicles including: limousines, sedans, vans, and coaches! Tell them AlbanyAlive.com sent you and get your fourth hour of service free! Buy 3 hours, get 1 free!

See you out this Thursday! 

It seems like the summer has not even started and your right, it hasn’t.  With three Alive at Five’s left, there is still more to look forward to, it’s not over yet!  AlbanyAlive.com is bringing you our very own Twilight Cruise on the Dutch Apple Cruise Line.  A three hour Hudson River cruise with all beverages included, h’dourves, and finger foods too!  DJ Capital will be spinning live on board the boat.  For more information or to reserve your tickets.  Space is limited! Don’t miss out because It will be a night you’ll never forget!

This week is Alive at Five Horn Power Night featuring Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul for over 40 years. They deliver their music to sold out crowds around the World.  Tower’s rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band is driven by horns and their approach to everything is unique enough to have recorded with top artists: Aerosmith, Elton John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, and Heart.

After Alive at Five Phillip The Meatbox will continue rocking out the night at the Pearl Street Live Block Party in front of Envy Lounge and Jillian’s of Albany.  Rip roaring greatest hits and entertaining you with all time favorite cover songs, you will be left jumping, dancing, rocking and rolling.  They are one of the area’s favorite bands that will be sure to fire up the street!

This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! Plus, we will be handing out more Rockstar T-shirts! Stop by Envy for some drinks and take a pose!

It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:

1) Alive at Five Horn Night: Tower of Power
2) Pearl Street Live: Phillip the Meatbox
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

See you there!

The Alive at Five Local Latin Night has been cancelled due to severe thunderstorm warnings, reports of nickel size hail, and winds exceeding 60 miles an hour. Please notify friends and family!

If you have information on hail size, damaging winds, or see trees down, please notify the national weather service by e-mail at: alb.stormreport@noaa.gov 

Have a safe trip home and we will see you out next week at Alive at Five! Next week is Alive at Five fireworks night! Keep your fingers crossed for good weather and a great close to the concert series! 

Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra to play Alive at Five!

This week is Alive at Five Latin Night featuring Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra, a local orchestral sensation that has received numerous awards such as the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award and the Governor’s Excellence in Arts Award. Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra have shared the stage with major acts such as Tito Puente, Andy Montanez, Los Hermanos Moreno, Brandford Marsalis, The Count Basie and Woody Herman Orchestras and more. Come feel the heat with LATIN night!

Vivid the band from CT to play on Pearl Street at Block Party!

Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Vivid will be rolling in from Connecticut to take the stage at the Pearl Street Block Party! With infinite energy and incomparable talent, the reputation of this versatile bunch of musicians has spread like wildfire and will be sure to fire up the street!

This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar! AlbanyAlive.com has teamed up with Premiere Limousine and St. Croix Tan to give you the hottest deals in the Capital Region! Of course we will still have the full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends!

If you missed last week, we had a special guest appearance from UFC fighter, Matt Hamill on the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet! A special thanks to him for being a good sport and taking pictures with lots of crazy fans!

UFC Fighter Matt Hamill at Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge!

It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:

1) Alive at Five Latin Night: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
2) Pearl Street Live: Vivid from CT
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

This week is Alive at Five Soul Night featuring The Neville Brothers. A feeling for blues-soaked deep pocket grooves is the basis of their greatness and exalted place in our cultural history. The story starts in the fifty’s when Art (Poppa Funk) formed the first band in New Orleans. After years of changes and separate solo paths, the Neville’s continue to provoke, entertain and excite audiences around the globe whether they play together or apart. Come sound out at SOUL night!

Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Ten Year Vamp will continue rocking out the night at Pearl Street Live Block Party in front of Envy Lounge and Jillian’s of Albany. Rip roaring greatest hits and entertaining you with all time favorite cover songs, you will be left jumping, dancing, rocking and rolling. They are one of the area’s favorite bands that will be sure to fire up the street!

This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar.  AlbanyAlive.com will be rolling out the Hollywood Red Carpet entrance once again, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!

It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:

1) Alive at Five Soul Night: Neville Brothers
2) Pearl Street Live: Ten Year Vamp
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

See you there!

Alive at Five Southern Rock Night has been moved to the 787 overpass rain Location.

Pearl Street Live has been canceled for tonight.

Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge will still feature the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet, free photos, specials, and a great time! Don’t let the rain get you down, come out to Envy tonight! Wear your rockstar t-shirt if you have one! See you there!

The Outlaws to play Southern Rock Night Alive at Five 2009 in Albany, NY.

Important Announcement: Alive at Five Southern Rock Night 2009 has a lineup change. The Marshall Tucker Band has canceled and will be replaced by The Outlaws, the 1970’s band, a true Southern Rock sensation. You may remember them from a few years back at the Palace Theatre.

The Outlaws sing: “Ghost Riders in the Sky“, “Hurry Sundown“, “Green Grass and High Tides“, and “There Goes Another Love Song.”

Jefferson Thomas to play Alive at Five Southern Rock Night 2009.

Also, opening act Jefferson Thomas this week, another artist to keep your eyes open for. Thomas is an Indie/Twang/Alt-Rock artist!

The Refrigerators to play Pearl Street Live 2009.

After Alive at Five, Pearl Street Live will feature the regional celebrities, The Refrigerators! Come check out this ten piece party band that has rocked local venues year after year! The street is sure to be packed, and best of all this is another FREE concert series in Albany!

As always, AlbanyAlive.com will be hosting Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge! We will have the Hollywood Red Carpet out for free photos of you and your friends! Score a Rockstar T-shirt and enjoy free cover to Envy Lounge after the Pearl Street Live block party every week! (If you have a Rockstar t-shirt, wear it!!!)

See you out this Thursday. Tell the rain to stay away!

A reminder that tonight is the final Alive at Five free summer concert series in downtown Albany at Riverfront Park. Tonight’s theme is Irish Night, featuring The Prodigals and opening band Brother. It is also the night of FREE FIREWORKS!

Following the fireworks, head up to Pearl Street for the free block party, Pearl Street Live. The Audiostars will be hitting the stage tonight!

We also want to invite everyone to Savannah’s from 8pm-11pm to hear Mud Bug Uprising. It is their first Albany appearance.

See you out tonight!

PEOPLE OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT COME SHAKE THAT GROOVE THING!

Now that you have rocked out with the Oldies, New Age, and Country styles, it’s time to pull out polyester suit, make the hair big, and brush up your moves. The Riverfront in Downtown Albany is turning into the largest dance floor when Alive at Five present Disco Night!

This week’s main act is Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge. That’s right, Kathy Sledge returns to make Sister Sledge a full group once again!

Born and raised together in Philadelphia, four sisters of the Sledge family formed the band called Sister Sledge in 1972. All four sisters were lead vocalist, the quartet picked up their unique style from their exposure to the local churches that helped them make a niche of their own in the world of dance and music.

With hits like “We Are Family”, “Mama Never Told Me”, and “Love Don’t You Go Through No Changes On Me”, Sister Sledge hit the top of the UK and US Singles Charts!

Opening up for Sister Sledge are The Tramps. Bringing you the hit song “Disco Inferno”, it was included on the soundtrack to the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. The track peaked at number eleven in the U.S. during the spring of 1978, becoming the Trammps’ biggest and most-recognized single.

Then keep those dancing shoes on and get ready to get down all night long!

Pearl Street comes alive with the huge Block Party with live music from Soul Session, food vendors, and drinks specials all down the street!! IT DOESN’T COST A THING, IT’S FREE!!! Soul Session, a high energy and spirited ensemble, performs multi-genre soul music with entertaining command and spontaneous originality that emotes supernatural passions from material by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Bill Withers, and many others! With Soul Session at the helm, the audience must “strap-in” for a commanding emotional journey.

There is not need to drink and drive. There is no need to fight for a parking spot. Contact Premiere Transportation Group, gather up some friends and take a night out on the town in style! Premiere Transporation Group has a large variety of vehicles including: limousines, sedans, vans, and coaches! Tell them AlbanyAlive.com sent you and get an extra hour of service free with a purchase of 3 hours! Buy 3 hours, get 1 free!

This week is Alive at Five Tribute Night featuring Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of The Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound. Each concert showcases The Eagles mega-hits such as “Take it Easy“, “Heartache Tonight“, and “Hotel California.” The group also performs select songs from Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. Come turn back time with TRIBUTE night!

Think you are done rocking out after Alive at Five? Think again! Nuts In A Blender is a completely energized ensemble of professionals all magnetically charged with the same drive and desire to provide audiences with something different! Combining an average of over 10 years per member of live stage performances, NUTS IN A BLENDER delivers a vehicle of entertainment that is the quintessential example of fun, energy, talent and musical diversity, sure to please even the most scrutinizing palette and will be sure to fire up the street!

This Thursday at Envy Lounge will definitely turn you into a Rockstar. AlbanyAlive.com has teamed up with Premiere Limousine and St. Croix Tan to give you the hottest deals in the Capital Region. Of course we will still have the full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!

See us on the red carpet at Envy Lounge for free tanning coupons!

It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:

1) Alive at Five Tribute Night: Hotel California
2) Pearl Street Live: Nuts In A Blender
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

Still not enough? Got plans for Saturday? Come to Flashy vs. Classy at the Albany PCC. Not only will the Hollywood Red Carpet be there, but also Hollywood skylights, photographers, camera crews, and Jamz 96.3! The place holds 1200+ people! There is sure to be a crowd! Great specials all night! Read More.

Alive at Five: Irish Night
Featuring: The Prodigals
Opening Band: Brother
FIREWORKS!

The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East-Coast Irish scene. The band members grew up largely in Ireland. Their original songs blend a funky and anarchic energy that is pure New York with a genuine passion for the traditional music of Ireland. They have played throughout the United States, from Los Angeles and to Maine, as well as abroad in Canada, Germany and Ireland, but they remain firmly rooted in Manhattan. Now they will bring their fiery and fierce sounds to Alive at Five in Downtown Albany at the Riverfront Park.

FIREWORKS ALERT!! There will be fireworks at the end of Alive @ Five!! FIREWORKS ALERT!!

FREE CONCERT!!
Pearl Street Block Party
Featuring: The Audiostars

The Audiostars will continue your Irish Night with a kinetic 4 piece band that delivers know by heart classic songs with an energy and passion that define live music at its very best. Featuring former members of some of the top bands in the Capital District, such as The Burners UK, The Refrigerators, and The Newports, The Audiostars don’t just get the party started, they keep it going strong.

The Summer is NOT over!

Black47 to play Alive at Five Irish Night

This week is Alive at Five Irish Night featuring Black 47, a political rock taste straight from the Manhattan pubs. Their songs cover a variety of topics, everything from Northern Ireland conflict to contemporary New York urban unrest. Come raise your fists to their explosive stage performance! It’s IRISH night!

Ten Year Vamp: Playing Pearl Street Live 2009

Think you are done rocking out after Alive at five? Think again! Ten Year Vamp takes the stage at the Pearl Street Block Party! One of Albany’s finest local bands, sure to fire up the street! Oh, and it looks like we will have good weather for once, meaning there should be a great crowd! Come dance in the street!

Be sure to check out Envy’s Rockstar Thursdays, every Thursday after Alive at Five. Full Hollywood Red Carpet entrance, with free photos for you and your friends! DJ Playground will be spinning the hottest beats in Albany while AlbanyAlive.com snaps photos on your way in!

It’s a (3) part combo, every Thursday:

1) Alive at Five Irish Night: Black 47
2) Pearl Street Live: Ten Year Vamp
3) Rockstar Thursdays: Envy Lounge

See you there!

The AlbanyAlive.com Twilight Cruise
Saturday August 15th, 2009
8pm - 11pm

All inclusive event: Cruise, beverages, food, after party. Tickets on sale now!!

Blues Traveler: To Play at Alive at Five 2009

The Schmooze: To Play at Pearl Street Live 2009

11 Rockstar Weeks Start Today!

11 Weeks of Alive at Fives.
11 Weeks of Pearl Street Live Block Parties.
11 Weeks of Rockstar Thursdays with Hollywood Red Carpet entrance at Envy Lounge.

11 Weeks of fun starts at 5pm TODAY! Don’t miss it!!!!

June 4th, 2009
Alive at Five: Blues Traveler
Pearl Street Live: The Schmooze
After Party: Envy Lounge - Red Carpet Event

See you there!

Best,
AlbanyAlive.com

This Friday, May 29, 2009, 7:00pm, the Spartan Mixed Martial Arts family is proud to announce the Grand Opening of a world class competitive training facility in Downtown Albany.  Located at 488 Broadway, the Arcade Building, this facility will feature classes for all age groups and feature some of upstate New York’s finest instructors.

With classes in Scholastic Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Boxing and Full Contact Karate to instructional classes in Self Defense, Restraint Training, Assault Prevention and Deterrence, Spartan Mixed Martial Arts can accommodate classes for men, women, and children of all skill levels, from beginners to professional athletes. 

Interested in competing in MMA?  There will be semi-annual tryouts for the Spartan Fight Team.  With instructors in organizations as N.A.G.A., NYS Golden Gloves, Empire State Games, NYS High School Wrestling Championships, NCAA Division I College Wrestling Championships, First Strike Competitions, and U.F.C…

“The Spartan family offers the highest level of conditioning, discipline, and technique in a community based team environment.” - Derek Coleman, President of Spartan MMA and 20 year Veteran of the Albany Police Force

For More Information About Spartan MMA:
488 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 506-4469
Email: spartanmma518@gmail.com

Straight from the Bronx, Alex Torres will be leading his 11 piece orchestra tonight down at Riverfront Park for Alive at Five Local Latin Night! Torres and his latin orchestra are recipients of numerous awards including the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award, The Governor’s Excellence in Arts Award, and Metroland’s Best Of Award for seven consecutive years.

 Opening for Torres and his latin orchestra is Sensemaya, who fuses hot latin dance rhythms with the cool sophistication of jazz improvision. Come hear the timba style of music from Cuba and funky variations of classic salsa.Free concert free block party on Pearl Street afterwards! 

Pearl Street Live features Phillip the Meatbox this week. If you are into local music and you have yet to see these guys, you are missing out! PTM is one of the most energetic performances you will go through! Come find out why the crowd is always packed around their stage, arms in the air, and dancing in the street.

It’s a guarenteed night of free fun in Albany! We will see you out! 

Talk about some hometown recognition. Albany’s own Ten Year Vamp is teaming up with Microsoft, check this out:

Beginning today (November 30, 2009), users of the new PC operating system, Windows 7 by Microsoft, will be able to download “Another Try” by Ten Year Vamp for free. The system feature is called Playlist 7 and it’s Microsoft’s attempt at a new way to deliver music to it’s users. Ten Year Vamp’s song is one of 50 songs available only this week.

Playlist 7 is also available on the web. Click to download Ten Year Vamp’s song, Another Try, for FREE! The bands with the most downloads will become one of Microsoft’s Playlist 7 Featured Artists.

Download from Microsoft and show your support for Ten Year Vamp taking the digital stage!
Want to hear more Ten Year Vamp for FREE? Check out the Ten Year Vamp Profile on AlbanyAlive.com!

Tired of MySpace music and messy band websites? Us too!You can now listen to music on AlbanyAlive.com!

At first there were Pictures. Then we added an Event Calendar. Now AlbanyAlive presents Local Music!

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO BANDS, DJ’s, AND OTHER LOCAL MUSICIANS ON ALBANYALIVE.COM!Local Bands, DJ’s, Musicians: Want to be heard but you find it’s hard to get a gig? Want people in the Capital Region to be able to find you, your music, your shows, and your merchandise? Wanting to expand your coverage but don’t know where to start?

AlbanyAlive.com has your answers to all of your questions!

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Clubbers, Dancers, and All People of the Capital Region: Trying to figure out where you want to go, but not sure what the club is playing? Promoters pushing you to see their DJ in action, but you want to hear them first? Musicians wanting to sell you a CD, but you want to listen to it first? Tell them to get their music on AlbanyAlive.com so you have a taste before you bite!

Start here before you go out there! Listen now and buy later! Enjoy listening for free on AlbanyAlive!

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Mud Bug Uprising

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Like Mud Bug Uprising? They play at Savannah’s Nightclub on Thursday August 14th, at 8:00PM.

Are you ready to be heard by thousands of Capital Region fans? Have questions about our music player? Drop us a line on our contact page!

The Super Bowl XLII New York Giants return to the University at Albany for training camp once again this year!!  The Giants are traveling to UAlbany for the thirteenth consecutive summer, matching the longest period in the team’s training camp history. 

UAlbany and the Giants are currently in the second year of an agreement that has kept the National Football League organization’s training camp in the Capital Region. The arrangement also includes the option for a third year in 2009.  In the 12 years that the Giants have trained at UAlbany, the preseason camp has averaged 31,032 fans per summer. The all-time mark of 45,040 was established in 2004. 

The New York Giants will practice 19 days on the UAlbany campus, including 10 double sessions. As has been the routine in previous camps, the Giants will not practice on the days following preseason games. On the day before a preseason game, the team will hold a one-hour jog-thru session.

The Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants have announced several special training camp events:

§         Player Autograph Night is scheduled for Monday, July 28 following the camp’s first evening practice.

§         Giants Youth Day is Monday, Aug. 11

§         Giants Albany Idol is Tuesday, Aug. 12

Giants training camp all-session parking passes are available through the University at Albany Athletic Ticket Office.  An all-session parking pass is $15.00, while the daily parking fee is $5.00.  Dutch (Student Gold) Lot is the primary public parking facility. 

For more information, call 518-442-4683 or 518-442-4522.  The 2008 New York Giants training camp schedule can be accessed through www.giants.com or www.ualbanysports.com.

Looking for something to do after Albany’s Alive at Five concert series? Look no further. Here is the official music lineup for the 2009 Pearl Street Live Block Party. This is another FREE music series for you to enjoy for the next 11 Thursdays in downtown Albany. AlbanyAlive.com will be taking free photos of you and your friends!

Pearl Street Live Music Schedule

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
The Schmooze

Thursday, June 11th, 2009
The Brian Tice Band

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
The Refrigerators

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
New York Players

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Ten Year Vamp

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Vivid

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Nuts in a Blender

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Phillip the Meatbox

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Moxie

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The Coasters and the Platters to Play at 2009 Alive at Five Concert Series!

This week’s Alive at Five Concert features two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members, The Coasters and The Platters.

Come see hits such as “Only You” and “The Great Pretender” from The Platters and “Poison Ivy“, “Charlie Brown“, and “Yakety Yak” from The Coasters.

After Alive at Five, Pearl Street Live 2009, heats up! This week features The Brian Tice Band playing music you love to hear! Covering songs from Dave Matthews, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, and more!

The Brian Tice Band to Play at 2009 Pearl Street Block Party

Looking for the hottest party around? Rockstar Thursdays after every Alive at Five at Envy Lounge. Don’t believe us? How about Brendan Hill and John Popper of Blues Traveler rocking out on the AlbanyAlive.com red carpet!!! Is that enough reason to come hang out?

BluesTraveler on the AlbanyAlive.com Red Carpet at Envy Lounge!

Rockstar Thursdays at Envy Lounge, every Thursday after Alive at Five!

Hollywood redcarpet photos provided FREE by AlbanyAlive.com!

FREE Cover to Envy with an Alive at Five Rockstar T-Shirt!

Alive Entertainment and AlbanyAlive.com hope each of you had a great summer!  While most of you were probably at home, vacationing, and dreading summer work, AlbanyAlive.com was out and about taking pictures and posting big events!  Take a look and see what went on during the summer around the Capital District.

• Alive @ 5
• Block Party
• Art on Lark
• Bars, Clubs, and Special Events
• And Much Much More!

 As you can already see, AlbanyAlive.com has posted events going on in Downtown Albany.  But that’s not all, soon AlbanyAlive.com be posting your College and University events on our calendar to let you know what is going on with your school and others around.  So what does your school have going on?  Let us know today by contacting us today! 

We also added Local Businesses that offer deals to everyone, no matter what college or university you go to.  So be sure to check them out and keep going back for more that will become a part of the AlbanyAlive.com Community.

 Be sure to add us to your friends on MySpace, join our Group on Facebook and sign up for our mailing list to recieve event specific information and invitations. 

Good luck this year and we will see you out and about! Sincerly, 

Alive Entertainment
AlbanyAlive.com