Our Pick
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David Archuleta Photo by Blythe Thomas |
David Archuleta became a rising star when he was just 16 years of age as a runner-up in Season 7 of American Idol with his angelic voice and good-natured persona. His hit single “Crush” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and gave him a jump start into a musical career. He performs in the Hudson Valley with his self-titled album, David Archuleta, which went gold, selling more than 750,000 copies in the U.S. Mar. 3, 8 p.m., $25+. Daryl’s House Club, 130 Route 22, Pawling, 845.289.0185; www.darylshouseclub.com
March 4: Live in Cinemas, The Bolshoi Ballet: The Flames of Paris A brother and sister leave Marseille for Paris in support of the French Revolution effort – but in the midst of battle, they each discover love in an unlikely place. 12:55 p.m., $20 adults, $15 students. Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St, Hudson, 518.822.8448; www.timeandspace.org
March 9: Michael Sweet, the voice of Stryper With big hair and elaborate costumes, this heavy metal Christian band from the ’80s produced such hits as “Honestly,” and “Surrender.” 7 p.m., $20. The Chance Theater, 6 Crannell St, Poughkeepsie, 845.471.1966; www.thechancetheater.com
March 9 & 11: An Opera Triple Bill: Pulcinella, Igor Stravinsky, Full Moon in March, John Harbison, and Svadba, Ana Sokolovic The Bard Conservatory Orchestra will be presenting a luminous triple bill of operatic rarities, exploring the rites and rituals of marriage. Celebrate modernism and romance, imagined through the lens of impresario Sergei Diaghilev and his revolutionary company the Ballet Russes. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $15+. Bard College, 60 Manor Ave, Annandale-on-Hudson, 845.758.7900; www.bard.edu
March 10: Ross the Boss Also known as Ross Friedman, a wildly talented guitarist and a founding member of the punk band The Dictators, as well as the heavy metal band Manowar, he’s created such hits as “Immortal Son” and “Blood of Knives.” 7 p.m., $20. The Chance Theater, 6 Crannell St, Poughkeepsie, 845.471.1966; www.thechancetheater.com
March 10: Tom Chapin Birthday Celebration Once again, this Grammy winner has chosen to celebrate his birthday with family and friends in an unforgettable evening of songs & stories. Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St, Beacon; 845.855.1300; www.townecrier.com
March 10: David Byrne from Talking Heads Byrne’s work with the band Talking Heads pioneered New Wave music. Their hits include “Burning Down the House,” “Life During Wartime,” “Psycho Killer,” and “Road to Nowhere.” 8 p.m., $74+. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, 845.339.6088; www.upac.org
March 10: Feast of Friends: Performing the Music of the Doors Not your typical tribute act with retro costumes, wigs, or a Morrison look-alike, they masterfully perform all of The Doors’ timeless classics as well as the band’s more psychedelic tracks and also include original compositions. 8 p.m., $20+. Daryl’s House Club, 130 Route 22, Pawling, 845.289.0185; www.darylshouseclub.com
March 16: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Scott Metzger, Tommy Hamilton, Dave Dreiwitz, Marco Benevento, and Joe Russo are a quintet playing wild versions of the Grateful Dead’s complex repertoire. 8:30 p.m., $37.50. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, 518.465.4663; www.palacealbany.org
March 16: The Red Hot Chili Pipers The bagpipes meet rock ‘n’ roll in a fusion of music that can only be described as “Bagrock.” Since winning the U.K.’s TV show When Will I Be Famous, they’ve taken their signature sound to the masses with their rockin’ bagpipe covers of popular songs such as Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” 8 p.m., $28+. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St, Tarrytown, 914.631.3390; www.tarrytownmusichall.org
March 17: The Charlie Daniels Band Since the ’70s this country/rock musician has been performing his Grammy Award-winning hits such as “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” across the country and is still belting out his music today. 8 p.m., $55+. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, 914.739.0039; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
March 17: The Golden Age of Song — Classical, Jazz & Soul: A Musical Offering The Catskill Jazz Factory performs their second of three concerts in a winter series, tracing the American vocal tradition from 1860 to today featuring the post-war era of swing, bebop, jazz, gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll in this revitalized retrospective featuring the works of Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, and Chet Baker. 7:30 p.m., $25+. Bard College, 60 Manor Ave, Annandale-on-Hudson, 845.758.7900; www.bard.edu
March 17: Clancy Tradition A fun, talented Irish family band with brothers Eugene & Pat Clancy, along with a daughter and son on fiddle, bass, and accordion for a great Irish celebration. Both shows 8:30 p.m., $25. Towne Crier Café, 379 Main St, Beacon; 845.855.1300; www.townecrier.com
March 23: War In 1969 this group experimented with the blending of many musical styles and influences, achieving 17 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards. Their hit songs include “Low Rider,””Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and “Spill the Wine.” 8 p.m., $30+. Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill, 914.739.0039; www.paramounthudsonvalley.com
March 24: Festival of the Dance In its 35th year, the Ulster Ballet Company’s annual event highlights both aspiring and professional dancers, along with phenomenal choreographers, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques. 8 p.m., $25 adults, $22 seniors, $18 kids. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, 845.339.6088; www.upac.org
March 31: Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show Now in its 15th year with more than 2,500 performances, this highly acclaimed production showcases 50 years’ worth of this phenomenal rock band’s classic hits. 8 p.m., $25+. Daryl’s House Club, 130 Route 22, Pawling, 845.289.0185; www.darylshouseclub.com
March 31–Apr. 1: Abby Z and The New Utility: abandoned playground Abby Zbikowski is the winner of the 2017 Juried Bessie Award, earning her a fresh role in contemporary dance. A powerful show of physical daring, contortionist moves, and extreme virtuosity completes this exhilarating performance. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $25 adults, $10 students. Bard College, 60 Manor Ave, Annandale-on-Hudson, 845.758.7900; www.bard.edu
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