Oct 24 to 30 Looks Great!

McLaughlin offers hook-laden songwriting and impassioned piano pop. He’s played shows with Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson and Adele, collaborated with longtime friend Sara Bareilles & co-written with Demi Lovato. He has been a five-time Billboard-charting artist, with “Beautiful Disaster,” the big hit from his 2007 album Indiana, making the Adult Top 40 (you’ve likely heard it). He’s performing the album tonight with his trio.
Opening the show is “American Idol” winner Kris Allen. With a coffeehouse, singer-songwriter vibe, and accompanying himself on guitar, Allen was a surprise winner who went on to achieve Platinum record sales.

Our region’s leading Django Reinhardt-inspired jazz band, Hot Club of Saratoga is bringing us Montreal guitarist Frank Soucy for a concert set, followed by an open swing jam. Come to listen or come to play, or both! Hot Club of Saratoga kicked off the main stage at the 2022 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival and was awarded a 2022 Eddie for our region’s Jazz Artist of the Year.

Reese has become one of the busiest new artists to emerge from the Saratoga music scene in the past couple years, performing solo and band sets at numerous clubs and festivals around the Capital Region and beyond. With a sound inspired by Justin Townes Earle, Jeffrey Foucault, John Prine, and Iron & Wine, Reese is catching the attention of critics and fans alike. He was nominated in three categories for the 2022 Capital Region Thomas Edison Awards. Tonight Reese will be joined by Chris Carey on drums, James Gascoyne on bass, Andy Arnold on electric guitar, Connor Dunn on saxophone, and Dustin DeLuke on keys.

NC singer-songwriter Caudle was raised on rock n’ roll and Southern hospitality. He was dubbed “the musical equivalent of high-proof bourbon – rich in flavor, with a subtle, satisfying bite,” by Rolling Stone for their list of “10 New Country Artists You Need To Know”. His new album takes a turn toward calming, soothing and rustic. It’s an intimate, acoustic collection of songs “hewed with immaculate care and detail.” (Holler.) The album was recorded and produced by John Carter Cash at The Cash Cabin, with guest appearances by Elizabeth Cook, Jerry Douglas & Sam Cook.

Trained as an opera singer and classical pianist, Lilli Lewis uses her voice to bring “sacred songs” into secular settings. She’s a progressive, provocative, glorious powerhouse performer with a focus on social justice. Making her home in New Orleans, where she performs, produces events, makes good trouble and heals hearts, she’s an Americana voice for the voiceless, drawing praise from NPR & Rolling Stone. An exciting catch for our Bright Series!