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This free lunchtime concert series is returning to downtown Albany in 2025! Grab a bite from your favorite neighborhood spot and enjoy Tunesday in Jim DiNapoli Park at Broadway and Pine St every Tuesday, July 8 through August 26. Performances start at Noon.

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2025 Concert Schedule

♪ = Performance brought to you by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Albany Musician’s Association Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians.

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July 8 |

A duo of musicians from the Albany Symphony Orchestra will perform classical pieces. Stay tuned for more details!

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Jul 15 | ♪

Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for 15 years, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018's daring Flyway garnered similar critical acclaim.ÌýHeard is a 5 time Eddy Music Awards nominee in the World Music category.ÌýEnergetic & upbeat, Heard will open your ears & hearts..and get you up and dancing!Ìý

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Jul 22 | ♪

Kitty Rodeo is a group of veteran musicians now residing in the Capital District playing roots rock and country blues. ÌýThey deliver their songs with total heart and soul, with respect for origins of authorship and style.ÌýThis trio features Brenda Fisher on guitar and vocals, Pat Conover on harmonica/vocals and Ben Rau on drums.

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Jul 29 | ♪

Kaitlyn Fay is a multi-faceted vocalist and instrumentalist, with a background in classical, jazz, and musical theater repertoires.ÌýFor this Tunesday concert, the Kaitlyn Fay Trio will feature pianist David Gleason, and bassist Mike Lawrence. Both musicians are staples of the New York Capital Region jazz scene, and their group, Art D’Echo Trio, with drummer Pete Sweeney, can frequently be heard at venues and festivals around the area.

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Aug 5 |

A duo of musicians from the Albany Symphony Orchestra will perform classical pieces. Stay tuned for more details!

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Aug 12 | ♪ Copernicus Duo

The Copernicus Duo was formed by husband and wife team DavidÌýBebe, cello and Jamecyn Morey, violin over two decades ago. TheÌýduo has performed extensively throughoutÌý North America and Europe,Ìýfrom the Domaine Forget and Orford music festivals in Canada to theÌýCourchevel Festival in France.ÌýThis ensemble has commissioned andÌýpremiered many new works and has appeared as featured artists forÌýFestival Miami and The National Foundation for the Advancement ofÌýthe Arts Chamber Music Showcase.

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Aug 19 | ♪Ìý

A duo and then some! The Evidence is here to investigate the world of pop, rock, blues and jazz with you and for your! Mike and Rob started performing together in the early 1980's hosting a weekly Tuesday night jam session at The Blockhouse Beef and Brew in Schenectady, NY. Their 40 years of performing together is apparent in seamless performances and inspired improvisations.

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Three voices, two guitars, one harmonica and LOTS of heart and harmony! Hot Vox Trio specializes in music from the 60's and 70's with some unique originals too. ÌýOur performances are punctuated by tight 3-part vocal harmonies, emotionally moving guitar solos, soulful harmonica lines and a repertoire that will make you want to sing along!

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Come for tunes, stay for lunch!

For Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ lunch options, visitÌýwww.downtownalbany.org/dining.

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Parking

Jim DiNapoli Park is located at Broadway & Pine Street. For parking options, visitÌýwww.downtownalbany.org/parking.

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Event Updates

All events are weather-dependent. Check here or on the BID's social media pages for updates.

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Sponsors

The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID thanks , , and for their support for Tunesday.

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