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These are the venues that show up (sometimes only occasionally) on our Jazz Calendar pages. If you know of others that should be here, please let us know. Unless otherwise noted, area code is 518.

Albany

Saratoga

Schenectady

Troy

Out of Area

ALBANY

Albany Aqua Ducks, Quackenbush Square, Albany, 462-DUCK (462-3825)

Albany Elks Lodge, 25 South Allen St, Albany

Angel's Café, 96 Madison Avenue, Albany, 426-4104

Appletini's Café, 1118 Central Ave, Albany, 489-2990

Bistro/Bar at 74, 74 State St, Albany, 434-7410

Blue 82 Bar & Lounge, 82 N. Pearl St, Albany, 445-8082

Blu Stone Bistro, 661 Albany-Shaker Rd, Colonie, 869-9976

Borders Books and Music, 59 Wolf Road, Albany, 482-5800

Café Capriccio, 49 Grand St, Albany, 465-0439

Café Madison, 1108 Madison Ave, Albany, 935-1090

Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd (Rt 9), Latham, 785-0834

College of St. Rose, 432 Western Ave, Albany, 454-5102

Comfort Inn, 37 Rte 9W, Glenmont, 465-8811

Dale Miller, 30 S. Pearl St, Albany, 694-3322

Dee Dee's Tavern, 647 Watervliet-Shaker Rd, Latham, 785-4410

The Desmond, Albany Shaker Road, Colonie, 869-8100

The Dublin Underground, 1 South Pearl St, Albany, 426-9647

Downbeat Jazz Cafe, 137 Madison Ave, Albany, 866-679-2603

Dutch Apple Cruises, Snow Dock (Port of Albany), Albany, 463-0220

The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 473-1845

Eighth Step, 434-1703 (sponsors concerts at various locations)

Emack & Bolio's Downtown, 366 Delaware Ave, Albany, 512-5100

Emack & Bolio's Uptown, 1704 Western Ave, Albany, 250-4196

Empire State Plaza, Albany, 473-0559

First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Ave, Albany,

The Fountain Restaurant, 283 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 482-9898

Four Corners Luncheonette, 2 Grove St, Delmar, 439-0172

Guilderland Performing Arts Center, Towasentha Park, Rt. 146, Guilderland, 356-9577

Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 40 Russell Rd, Westgate Plaza, Albany, 453-1048

Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant, 22 Clinton Ave, Albany, 463-1945

Indulge Restaurant, 181 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, 220-9900

Java Jazz Café, 318 Delaware Ave, Delmar, 439-1727

Justin’s, 301 Lark St, Albany, 436-7008

Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave. Albany, 463-9779

The Linda - WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 318 Central Ave, Albany, 800-323-9262 ext 4

Massry Center for the Arts, College of St Rose, 432 Western Ave, Albany, 800-637-8556

Mercato's Restaurant, 155 Delaware Ave, Delmar, 475-7777

Midtown Tap & Tea Room, 289 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 435-0202

Mill Road Tavern, 30 Mill Rd, Latham, 783-7244

Muddy Cup Coffee House, 1038 Madison Ave, Albany,  459-2022 

Nicole's Bistro, 633 Broadway at Clinton, Albany, 465-1111

Orchard Tavern, 68 N. Manning Blvd, Albany, 482-5677

Page Hall at UAlbany, Western Ave, Albany,

Palace Theater, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, 473-1845

Perfect Blend, 376 Delaware Ave, Delmar, 439-6537

Provence Restaurant, Stuyvesant Plaza- Western Ave at Fuller Rd, Albany, 689-7777

Buhmaster Barn at Pruyn House, Town of Colonie Cultural Center, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Newtonville, 783-1435

Quintessence, 11 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 434-8186

Red Square, 388 Broadway, Albany, 432-8584

Scrimshaw Tavern, Desmond Hotel, Colonie, 869-8100

Simply Fish & Jazz, 147 South Pearl St, Albany, 396-FISH (-3474)

677 Prime, 677 Broadway Albany, 427-7463

Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Pl. Albany, 436-9826

The Turf House Grill, The Holiday Inn Turf, 205 Wolf Rd Albany, 458-7250

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SARATOGA 

Bailey's Cafe, corner of Phila & Putnam Streets, Saratoga Springs, 583-6060

Borders Books and Music, 395 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-1200

Brindisi’s Restaurant, 390 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-6262

Caffé Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, 583-0022

Cantina, 430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-5577

Chameleon on the Lake, 251 County Rt. 67, Saratoga Springs, 581-3928

Chez Sophie bistro,  534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-3538

Circus Café, 392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-1106

Clifton Park Shopping Center, Rte 146 just west of Exit 9, Clifton Park, 371-7010

The Factory Eatery & Spirits, 20 Prospect St, Ballston Spa, 885-0500

Fifty South, 2128 Doubleday Ave, Rt. 50, Ballston Spa, 884-2926

Gaffney's, 16 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, 587-7359

Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga State Park, Saratoga Springs, 584-3000

Grey Gelding, 423 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-0957

The Inn at Saratoga, Rt 9 (Broadway) at Rte 50, Saratoga Springs, 583-1890

It's Confidential, 38 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, 584-0130

Jonesville Store, 989 Main St, Clifton Park, 877-0507

The Lodge, Saratoga Raceway, 1 Nelson Ave, Saratoga Springs, 858-5004

McGreivey's Restaurant, 91 Broad St, Waterford, 238-2020

Mouzon House, High Rock Ave near the Farmers Market, Saratoga Springs 226-0014

9 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, 587-7759

Northern Lights, 1208 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-0012

Olde Bryan Inn, 123 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, 587-2990

One Caroline Street Bistro, Saratoga Springs, 587-2026

Panza's Restaurant, Route 9P on Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Springs, 584-6882

The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, 583-1916

Prime at Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 583-4653

Ravenswood, 1021 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-8771

Saratoga City Tavern, 21 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, 581-3230

Saratoga Elks Club, 69 Beekman St, Saratoga Springs, 581-9286 or 399-7833

Saratoga Music Hall, 3rd floor of City Hall, 474 Broadway at Lake, Saratoga Springs,

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, 476-1000

Saratoga Polo Club, Denton & Bloomfield Roads, Saratoga Springs, 584-8108

Skidmore College, Upper Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 580-5320

Sperry's, 30-1/2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, 584-9618 

Sunset Cafe, 42 Front Street, Ballston Spa, 885-8550

Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 580-8080

Tiznow Restaurant, 84 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, 226-0655

Wheatfields, 440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-0534

Whistling Kettle, 24 Front Street, Ballston Spa, 884-2664

The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 584-8777

Zaika Indian Restaurant, 54 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, 688-1548

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SCHENECTADY

A Place for Jazz, First Unitarian Society, 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, 465-1278 (fall concert series)

Aperitivo Bistro, 426 State St, Schenectady, 579-3371

Bourbon Street Cafe, 2209 Central Ave, Schenectady, 382-1110

Central Park Concert Series, Agnes McDonald Music Haven Stage, Central Park, Schenectady, 800-962-8007 (summer only)

First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church St., Schenectady, 377-2201

Freedom Park, Schonowee Ave, Scotia, 370-0662 (summer only)

Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave, Scotia, NY 374-7262

Jazz on Jay, "The Circle" at State and Jay (across from Proctor's), Schenectady, 372-5656; rain location: Robb Alley in Proctors arcade  (summer only)

Moon & River Café, 115 S. Ferry St., Schenectady, 382-1938

Parker Inn, 434 State St, Schenectady, 688-1001

Proctors Theatre, 432 State St, Schenectady, 382-3884

River Stone Manor, 1437 Amsterdam Rd, Glenville, 382-8322

Rotterdam Senior Center, 2639 Hamburg St, Schenectady, 356-1561

Schenectady County Community College, Carl Taylor Auditorium, Schenectady, 381-1232

Schenectady High School, 1445 The Plaza, Schenectady,

Stockade Inn, 1 N. Church St, Schenectady, 346-3400

Union College, 807 Union St, Schenectady, 388-6000

Van Dyck, 237 Union St, Schenectady, 348-7999 

The Whisperdome, First Unitarian Society, 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady

Wine Down Lounge, 613 Union St, Schenectady, 344-7039 

Yours, 145 Barrett St, Schenectady, 370-9865

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TROY

Arlington House, 3532 Route 43, West Sand Lake, 674-1880

Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St, Troy, 273-0552

Bread and Jam Café, 130 Remsen St, Cohoes, 326-2275

Brown's Brewing Company, 417 River St, Troy, 273-BEER

Canal Square, Remsen Street, Cohoes, 237-7999 (summer only)

Collar City Live!, Riverfront Park, Troy, 273-0834

Crooked Lake House, 2339 State Route 43, Averill Park, 674-3894

Daily Grind, 46 Third St, Troy, 272-8658

Daisy Baker's, 33 Second St, 266-9200

EMPAC, RPI, 110 8th St at College Ave, Troy, 276-4135

Franklin Plaza, Fourth & Grand Streets, Troy, 270-9622

Hoosic Valley Elementary School, 22 Pleasant Ave, Schaghticoke, 753-4704

HotSpot, 122 4th St, Troy, 268-1111

LoPorto Ristorante Caffe, 85 4th St, Troy, 273-8546

NYS Theater Institute, 37 First Street, Troy, 274-3200

Revolution Hall, 419 River St, Troy, 273-2337

Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Ave, Troy, 272-2390

Smith's of Cohoes Restaurant, 171 Remsen St, Cohoes, 237-9809

Spillin' the Beans13 3rd St, Troy, 268-1028

Tosca Grille, 200 Broadway, Troy, 272.3015

Trader Ed's Nautical Pub & Restaurant, 630 2nd Ave, Troy, NY, 237-2717

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, State and Second St, Troy, 273-0038

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OUT OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT For out-of-town venues, we have added approximate distance and general direction from downtown Albany.

Adam'space, 592 Route 299, Highland (New Paltz), NY, 845-255-5295 (70 miles south)

Adirondack Community College, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY, 518-743-2264 (60 miles north)

Adirondack Pub & Brewery, 33 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, 668-0002 (60 miles north)

Armadillo Restaurant, 97 Abeel St., Kingston, NY, 845-339-1550 (55 miles south)

Asters Restaurant, 1015 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-499-2075 (40 miles east)

Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St, Athens , NY 945-2136 (30 miles south)

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, 845-758-6822 (50 miles south)

Barnsider Smokehouse, Route 9 South, Lake George, NY, 518-668-5268 (60 miles north)

The Basement, 21 Center St, Northampton, MA, 413-586-9030 (95 miles east)

Belleayre Music Festival, Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY 800-942-6904 (90 miles southwest)

Bishop's Lounge, 41 Strong Ave, Northampton, MA (413) 586-8900 (95 miles east)

Blue Plate Restaurant, 1 Kinderhook St, Chatham, NY, 518-392-7711 (30 miles southeast)

Café Latino, 1111 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA, 413-662-2004 (50 miles east)

Calvin Theater, 19 King St, Northampton, MA, 413-584-1444 (95 miles east)

Cambridge Hotel, 4 West Main St, Cambridge, NY, 518-677-5626 (45 miles northeast)

The Canteen, 139 Ashland St, North Adams, MA, 413-664-4415 (50 miles east)

Castle Street Cafe, 10 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA, 413-528-5244 (55 miles southeast)

Catskill Point, Catskill, NY 518-943-3400 (35 miles south)

Club Helsinki, 284 Main St, Great Barrington, MA (55 miles southeast)

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson, NY 518-828-4800 (40 miles south)

Colonial Theatre, 111 South St, Pittsfield, MA, 413-997-4444 (40 miles east)

Colony Café, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY, 845-679-5342 (50 miles south)

Conkling Hall, 2318 Methodist Hill Rd, Renssellaerville, NY, 518-797-3459 (30 miles southwest)

Dorset Inn, 8 Church St & Route 30, Dorset, VT 802-867-5500, (70 miles northeast)                             

Dué Enoteca, 42 Railroad St, Great Barrington, MA, 413-644-9165 (55 miles southeast)

Dunham's Bay Resort, 2999 Rte 9L, Lake George, NY, 518-656-9242 (60 miles north)

The Egremont Inn, 10 Old Sheffield Rd, S. Egremont, MA, 413-528-2111 (50 miles southeast)

The Falcon, 1348 Rte 9W, Marlboro, NY (85 miles south)

Gadaleto's Seafood Restaurant, 246 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 845-255-1717 (70 miles south)

Gideon's Nightery, 23 Eagle Street, North Adams, MA, 413-664-9449 (50 miles east)

Gillie & Mac's, 12 Greene St, Catskill, 518-943-6054 (35 miles south)

Glove Theater, 42 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY, 518-773-8255 (50 miles northwest)

Gomen Kudasai, 215 Main St, New Paltz, NY 845-255-8811 (70 miles south)

Heron Cove Concerts, 111 Farnams Causeway, Cheshire MA 01225, 413-743-4425 (50 miles east)

High Falls Café, Route 213 at Mohonk Rd, High Falls, NY 845-687-2699, (65 miles south)

Inn at Stone Creek, 37 Rte 376, Hopewell Junction, NY,  845-227-6631 (95 miles south)

Inquiring Mind Gallery, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, NY, (845) 246-5155 (50 miles south)

Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St, Northampton, MA, 413-584-0610 (95 miles east)

Iron Lantern Restaurant, 272 Rt. 4A W, Castleton, VT, 802-468-5474 (95 mile north)

Jackson's Old Chatham House, On the Square, County Rte 13 & Albany Turnpike, Old Chatham, NY, 518-794-7373 (25 miles southeast)

Java Shop, 19 Exchange St, Glens Falls, NY 798-7900 (55 miles north)

Jazz @ WallSpace, 323 Wall St, Kingston, NY 845-338-8700  (55 miles south)

Jazz at the Castle, Great Barrington, MA, 413-243-9990 (55 miles southeast)

Jazz in the Valley, BSP Space, 323 Wall Street,  Kingston, NY, 845-384-6350 (55 miles south)

Jubilee Restaurant, 214 Warren St, Hudson, NY. 821-6565 (40 miles south)

Julia and Isabella’s, Rte 9, Red Hook, NY, 845-758-4545 (55 miles south)

Kleinert/James Arts Center, Tinker St, Woodstock, NY, 845-679-5154 (50 miles south)

La Duchesse Anne, 1564 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper, NY, 845- 688-5260 (75 miles south)

Le Canard Enchaine, 276 Fair St, Kingston, NY, 845-339-2003 (55 miles south)

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St, Great Barrington, MA,  413-644-9040 (55 miles southeast)

MASS MoCA, 87 Marshall St, North Adams, MA, 413-662-2111 (50 miles east)

The Meeting Place, Days Inn, 1454 Rt. 9, Queensbury, NY, 518-792-9565 (60 miles north)

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY, 845-255-1000 (70 miles south)

Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd (between Rts 7 and 63), Falls Village, CT, 860-824-7126 (summer only) (75 miles southeast)

Newburgh Jazz Series, Waterfront Landing on Front St, Newburgh, NY 845- 568-0198  (summer only) (90 Miles south)

Otesaga Resort Hotel,60 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY 800-348-6222 or 607-47-9931 (70 miles west)

Our Glass, 160 West Fulton St, Gloversville, NY, 518-773-8883 (50 miles northwest)

Performance Spaces for the 21st Century, 2980 Route 66, Chatham, 392-6121 (30 miles southeast)

Pub at Cooper's Cave, 2 Sagamore St, Glens Falls, 792-0007 (55 miles north)

Quarter Moon Café, 53 Main Street, Delhi, NY, 607-746-8886 (90 miles southwest)

Red Onion Restaurant, Route 212, Woodstock, NY 845-679-1223 (55 miles south)

Rosendale Cafe,434 Main St, Rosendale, NY, 845-658-9048 (70 miles south)

Searles Castle, 389 Main St, Great Barrington, MA, 413-528-8082 (55 miles southeast)

Seven Hills Inn, 40 Plunket St, Lenox, MA, 800-869-6518 (summer only) (50 miles east)

Shepard Park, Canada St, Lake George, 

Sherman's Dance Hall, Caroga Lake, NY, 518-835-4110 (65 miles northwest)

Ship to Shore, 15 West Strand, Kingston, NY, 845-334-888 (55 miles south)

Southern Vermont Arts Center, West Road, Manchester, VT, 802-362-2522 (60 miles northeast)

Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY, 518-392-3693 (35 miles southeast)

Tanglewood, Lenox, MA, 888-266-1200 (summer only) (50 miles east)

33 Music Club, 33 North Front St at Wall St, Kingston, NY, 845-339-844O (55 miles south)

UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst, MA, 1- 800-999-UMAS (105 miles east)

Union Bar & Grill, 293 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA, 413-528-6228 (55 miles southeast)

Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY, 845-255-1559 (70 miles south)

Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Studio 222, Brattleboro, VT, 802-254-9088 (80 miles east by northeast)

Vine's Bistro, The Windham Arms Hotel, Main Street, Windham, NY, 518-734-3000 (55 miles southwest)

Wallabee's Jazz Bar, 190 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY, 518-792-8282 (55 miles north)

Williams College, Williamstown, MA (45 miles east)

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