Local 518 Sessions
Thursday 9:30pm
Live performances and conversations with Local 518 musicians. Each week, we highlight a different Local 518 artist in session with a brief interview to introduce you go the artist.
This is the schedule of the upcoming sessions with Local 518 artists. (Dates are the Thurs 9:30p.)
Latest Episodes
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Thomas Lindsay, Michael Eck and Paul Jossman have dug into the true American songbook for songs to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. The first in their series of shows is at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall's Free at Noon concert series (2nd Tuesdays of the month at noon, and it's free) on January 13th, 2026.
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Marty Wendell, even at 80, is not slowing down. He's put out his new album. It's been available at shows and online, but will be coming in physical form soon.
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Dakota Bates, daughter of the late Bob Bates from the Local 518, dropped by on a recent trip home to play songs she's been working on. We talked about her father's influence on her and her decision to play and make music.
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Carolyn Shapiro is embarking upon her crowd funding for her first full-length album. She's released a couple of EPs so far, but this next project will be a full album. And she's heading to Nashville to record and produce the album. Listen and learn more!
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The Chicago-based band The Empty Pockets may be well-known as the backing band for some of the greats of the 1970's as they tour around in modern times - folks like Gary Wright and Al Stewart. They are also a going concern of their very own. And they sure love to play music! See them at Caffe Lena on December 10th - in person, or on the live stream.
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Kendra is releasing her new EP today (11/5)! "Music for Smoking Weed With Your Bra Off" is the name of the EP, and it is how she describes her music.
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No One You Know presents the anniversary of the fun show celebrating amazing women in pop music.
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Reality Distortion is Linnea and Devon, a sister-brother act that make some really cool music. Hear all about them, and a few cool stripped down covers in this session.
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Carmen Lookshire shares her new album, “2020 Vision."
