(Writer: Frankie Cavone)

The city of Albany, NY has announced the lineup for their annual summer concert series Alive at 5. Each year, Alive at 5 brings a mix of different national and local acts to the stage each week for citizens of the city to enjoy. There is also plenty of vendors that line the Hudson River. This year’s highlight acts include Slick Rick The Ruler, Quiet Riot, Lettuce, Marco Benevento and much more. The Alive at 5 summer concert series is held at Jenning’s Landing right in downtown Albany almost every Thursday at 5pm from the beginning of June until August 1st so make sure to get there right on time for opening groups. The best part about Alive at 5 is that it is free! Check out the full schedule of acts below:

(Photo: Frank Cavone)

Schedule:

-June 6th: Donna Missal
-June 13th: Travie Mccoy
-June 20th: Slick Rick The Ruler
Special guest: DJ T.G.I.F and Giant Gorilla Dog Thing
-June 27th: Quiet Riot
Special guest: Bad Mothers
-June 11th: Reggae Night with Culture
Special guest: Jo Jo Romero & Nightshift
-July 18th: Lettuce
Special guest: Jaw Gems
-July 25th: Wild Adriatic and Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Band
Special Guest: Hasty Page
-August 1st: Marco Benevento
Special Guest: CRTL Control