One of New York’s coolest performance venues has reopened after a $19.5 million renovation that updates its interior for the first time in nearly five decades.
For years, The Egg at the Empire State Plaza in Albany has been a beacon for music lovers, dancers, comedians, and theatre fans from across the Capital Region and beyond. The concert venue took 12 years to construct, finally opening its doors in 1978. In the 50 years since, The Egg has presented a steady schedule of music, art, theatre, comedy, dance, and family entertainment year-round.
A wide range of performers have visited The Egg. Legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot and blues great Buddy Guy have played its stages. Other notable musicians include Jazz-funk and soul icon Chaka Khan, roots legend Leon Russell, and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne.
Phish’s bassist Mike Gordon performed several times at The Egg and even released a live album titled The Egg from a 2011 show recorded there, taking advantage of its special sound and atmosphere…