We know that there are a plethora of available activities in Albany. You have so many choices, but one that really stands above the rest is attending a performance at The Egg. This venue is an unusual collaboration between the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center Corporation, a well know non-profit, and the State of New York.
What Is It?
The purpose of The Egg is to present quality performances and highlight unique and remarkable artists from around the world. Through successful alliances, the Corporation features incredible shows, spotlights performance artists, and fosters important relationships to enhance awareness and education of the arts. We at Goldstein CDJR also enjoy the arts and we’re pleased to suggest these three awesome reasons to visit Albany’s The Egg in Spring, 2018.
Zeppelin Complete
When Led Zeppelin first hit the scene back in the early 1970s, some critic that lacked a creative ear for music predicted their tunes would go over like a Led Zeppelin. The band ignored the critic and decided to take the name — their music still is the benchmark of classic rock ‘n’ roll.
Now, Misty Mountain productions proudly presents the one and only Hammer of the Gods, which showcases Led Zeppelin’s legendary studio catalog with amazing precision. The six-piece ensemble has an iconic wall of sound that true Led Zeppelin fans will really appreciate. Hear all of your Zeppelin favorites, like “Whole Lot of Love,” and “Stairway to Heaven,” perfectly performed in a way that would even make Robert Plant and Jimmy Page feel proud. The show is Saturday April 21st and tickets start at $44.50.
The Fab Faux: “The White Album”
The Fab Faux commemorates the 50th anniversary of the world release of The Beatles “The White Album.” They will be accompanied by the talented Hogshead Horns and the Creme Tangerine Strings and will perform album favorites such as “Rocky Racoon,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Blackbird.”
The show won’t be all folk music though. They promise to toss in some hard rock, like “Helter Skelter.” Known for being one of most diverse albums from the Beatles, this rendition of “The White Album” is bound to make you twist and shout with glee. Unlike other tribute bands who try to imitate the Beatles, The Fab Faux features top studio musicians playing songs in a beautiful venue with class and dignity.
Kansas
Want to hear some classic rock ‘n’ roll by the original singer-songwriters themselves? Then you’re in for a treat! With a career spanning over four incredible decades, Kansas never disappoints. The epic band released their debut album in 1974 and has since sold more than a whopping 30 million albums. They are best known for “Dust in the Wind,” a moving song about mortality that features an eerie mix of piano and violin.
The Egg offers a lot more than just rock shows. They also provide comedy, films, dance performances, live theater, and family shows. It’s a place to sit back, relax, and get lost in an extraordinary performance by the talented artist.
The image: Empire State Plaza Albany (NY) July 2015 is by Ron Cogswell and is shared under the creative commons license CC by 2.0, image is cropped.
