Pulled up here on Friday Night With Someone Special and Friends. I love the graffiti on the walls,…read morethe atmosphere is very relaxed especially with the dress code. The bartenders were very quick and polite the drinks were amazing. I didn't get to check out their food but will be sure to do so when I return.

I spent both nights last weekend at the Fuze Box. I cannot tell you how free, safe, and welcome I…read morefelt. I have been dealing with a lot of personal issues and to have such a place to go and release myself was just the therapy I needed. I wanted to take a minute to thank you for making it such a wonderful place for all people who so often face discrimination, hate, and even violence for who they are. Fuze Box is truly a place for everyone. You have allowed us a place to be the "us-est" we can be. There is nothing more valuable. You uphold the values of community, service, and love of your fellow humans. You are an important influence in the City of Albany, and your example means so much. You are not just talk; you are a true ally. We could use more community leaders like you. Hopefully your example will inspire others to follow in your footsteps. You are a kind and generous soul. Thank you, not just for the Fuze Box, but for all you do to better our City.

My girlfriend and I went to Empire Underground for a concert to see a artist named Ekoh. The event…read morewas fairly organized, the space is pretty small. Expect shoulder to shoulder crowds and standing for a long period of time. The music was pretty loud, but also not too loud, so we were able to hear the artist clearly. Cons: Security is very lack luster, they didn't search anyone or check bags at all. Someone could have snuck anything in, that's the only worry we had. Otherwise it's a decent size venue!

Small venue, can see the stage from anywhere you stand. Bathrooms were clean. Bartenders were…read morefriendly and quick. There was one huge bar that lined the back of the venue and a smaller one off to the side. I never had to wait for a beer. Will definitely go back for other shows.

Great food/service and love the space it's really nice and cool vibes.The space is nice.read more

Atmosphere, staff,and food outstanding. Always friendly and attentive. Our go to restaurant when…read moreseeing a show at Empire Live.

My girlfriend and I decided to celebrate my birthday (well the night before) by going to see a show…read morehere. I had never been but had seen some of the pics of the hall and thought it looked OK. But being there was another story. As other reviewers have said, they do an amazing job making this space feel warm and inviting (as an old person I was thankful for the complementary ear-plugs). The staff were all super friendly and I was appreciative seeing they have security even for a low-key jam-band-friendly venue. The show itself was a lot of fun, there was plenty of room for the crowd of about 75-100 to relax, dance, sit and watch etc. The sound was really good, and the lights rivaled much fancier venues I've been to. As others have said, the drinks are a bit on the pricey side, but when you compare it to going to a show at say, SPAC these days it was actually a few bucks cheaper per-drink. We started the night at The Eleven, the bar attached to the venue which was also very nice. My girlfriend had one of their signature cocktails, the coffee based one (can't remember the name) and I tasted it and thought it was great. I was a bit disappointed by their whiskey selection, but they had the basics which worked fine. Overall, we had an amazing time and I will definitely be going back to check out more live music here.

This is the best place to party in Albany, period. A mature and fun crowd with plenty of drink…read moreoptions and located in a nice area. I had the cucumber cocktail which was delicious, and I had a pleasant experience with the owners and staff. Way to go!

I had so much fun seeing Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, on Saturday. I walked into Pearl St…read more Pub and a sign directed me upstairs to the Upper Room. On this particular night, they had the dance floor covered in chairs and tables, set up like a comedy club or a dinner show. I see on their website that they sometimes clear those tables to provide a generous dance floor space. The table set up is good for comedy or jazz, but many FM songs are made for dancing! Luckily there was plenty of room to dance on the right side of the room, but obviously along the wall there isn't the best sight or sound. I think it would have been better to put the tables in a U shape and provide more room for dancing, which would have really elevated the energy in the room. There are booths along the left, too, so TONS of seating and not much good dance space, but luckily this could be changed in the future. I never had to wait long for a drink and the bartenders didn't mind when I asked for refills of water. I think this space has a lot of potential and I hope to see more music or comedy there soon!

I've been waiting for a club like this in Albany for a long time. Where else in Albany can you see…read morenational and regional rock and blues acts. The room is great. I would guess it holds around 300 people. Table and table service and a bar in the back. Drink prices and admission prices are very reasonable. We have seen Papa Chubby and Savoy Brown and had a great time both times.

This was my first time at The Linda - to see Richard Shindell (one of my all time favorites). It's…read morea very nice space - nicer than I anticipated. Staff/volunteers were very friendly and since we arrived early, there were plenty of seats available. (I had tickets for early general admission). Acoustics were pretty good; I think they could have been better if a few things had been tweaked. The main room is a flexible space that can be converted to accommodate up to 300 people. This was a smaller, intimate show and there was plenty of parking in the small lot next to the building. I'd definitely see another show here.

This place is great for what it is: a performance venue that's adaptable to a variety of occasions…read moreand entertainment. I was told there will be a wedding there doCentrally located with off street parking, a selection of foods and alcoholic beverage for reasonable prices. The chairs and temperatures are comfortable enough. It's quite informal but staff is always very pleasant. They have a variety of entertainment booked in this intimate setting. Comedy, music, movies, I've seen the gamut here. Probably have been here 15 or more times.

Stopped her while visiting for a conference and it was super busy for trivia. Lots of large tables…read moreand a big bar. Trivia was fun. I didn't get any food but it looked like great bar food. Super neat inside!

The food here was surprisingly delicious. The owner makes his own bread, which is always a plus…read more It's nothing pretty or frilly, so stay focused on the food and you should be OK.

My Partner and I go for karaoke. We love the food and the staff. The people who go there are great,…read moreperfect Atmosphere. Sliders are provided by Slidin Dirty and are always good. The wings are great, and I suggest the avocado fries. They host events in the back and don't discriminate

Made a reservation for 5pm dinner a week before and after we were seated the bar tender notified us…read morethat the cook had just gotten there and we wouldn't be able to get food until 7pm?? We had tickets for a show @7:30 so that definitely wasn't gonna work. Why would you accept reservations if you don't have a cook on staff? I don't recommend this restaurant. They should get zero stars in my book!!!

The Egg re-hatched on January 8th after a nearly $20 M renovation. That was great news! It was…read morestarting to become an eyesore with its aging seating and bathrooms. Now, it's a sight for sore eyes! Better sound system and LED lighting were among the upgrades. A little more seating. New seats and flooring. New wall coverings.The public was invited to check out the improvements at a free evening event. When you consider that the distinctive facility is about a half century old, the upgrades were overdue. The helpful ushers are not paid to be tour guides so I'm not sure how accurate their information was. Some ushers said the bathrooms were not renovated. The bathrooms I visited did have upgrades, but I cannot understand why the some of the original hardware including the old, chipped sanitary napkin receptacles were screwed back into the womens' bathrooms stalls. It seriously detracted from the overall appearance and seemed to be a bad penny pinching decision after so much money was spent. I can't tell you about the men's rooms. The men in our group of friends said they thought some work had been done. The Egg's unique shape was inspired by the half grapefruit that Gov. Rockefeller was eating during a planning meeting. In this day and age of large venues, it remains a more intimate setting. The Kitty Carlisle Hart theatre has a capacity of just under 1,000 seats and there's another smaller theater just below it. I was in the audience a few years ago when Pete Davidson did his stand-up act at the Egg. He complained about the small size of the venue. He added another show for same day just to make it worth his while. I came away offended by some of what he tried to pass off as humor. If performers like Davidson don't want to play the Egg again, I'm okay with that. It has great acoustics for fine artists of a whole different caliber. The Egg re-cracked open with aerial performances by Good Karma Studio and the DJ Hollyw8d. Looking forward to attending many awesome performances in this newly improved venue!

Concert space is great, not a bad seat in either theater. Parking and guest management is abysmal…read more A 20 minute on the main road to have to enter single file into a visitor parking deck. No helpers to identify where to park, no signage to point to entrance. If you're coming here plan to arrive an hour early and don't be later than that.

Good venue; we've been here multiple times for a variety of things. Disney on ice, Zach Bryan, Cody…read moreJohnson, and most recently Monster Jam. The parking is good. $25 for parking if you go to the MVP arena parking. Level 3 is the best and easiest for walking straight into the venue. (Take Beaver Street) and follow it to the end to enter the garage. (You'll pass other garages that aren't affiliated with the arena and they charge $40+. Avoid them if you wanna save some money. The MVP arena garage is easy. As with every stadium the drinks and snacks are expensive but to be expected. Only con I had was the cleanliness of the actual seat isles. My feet were sticking to the floor. And bathrooms are on a lower level. So stairs are involved.

MVP Arena is a cute, big but small, relaxed venue. Getting into the venue, through security, and…read morefinding our seats was easy and quick. We had a good time seeing Stars on Ice here. I would avoid the chicken tenders as we had two in one order that were raw on the inside. Other than that, everyone enjoyed their time here!