2021 UPDATE: Acoustic Trauma will be on hiatus to tend to personal and
family matters. This website will not be updated in the meantime. Please go to our Facebook page at the link below for past photos
and show updates. We wish everyone well, and all the love to you, your family and friends. Thank you.
Acoustic Trauma Facebook Page
DUE TO COVID 19, ALL ACOUSTIC TRAUMA SHOWS FOR 2020 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. THANK YOU.
On Saturday May
18, 2019, Acoustic Trauma will be returning to this year's FlyDay Music
Festival in East Durham, NY performing one set in the early evening (exact
time announced soon) This is part of a 2-day festival taking
place on Friday May 17, 2019 and Saturday May 18, 2019 at The Blackthorn
Resort Festival Grounds. Many great bands will be performing (see
the flyer above). Please click on the link below to take you to the FlyDay
Fest webpage for more information on bands and how to get tickets.
www.FlyDayMusicFestival.com
On Saturday December 1, 2018, we will be celebrating Paul's
Birthday with a show at The Rustic Barn Pub in Troy, NY. We will have many special guests this time in the form of several different
instruments: John Wensley on the banjo, Sarah Babushkin on acousitc guitar and vocals, Richard Bourgeois on trombone,
Matt Capek on saxaphone, Brian Zink on drums, and Tommy Love on vocals. Music will start at 8pm and there will be a $5 Cover.
The Rustic Barn is located at 150 Speigletown Road, Troy, NY 12182.
On Saturday September 29, Acoustic Trauma will be returning to The Rustic Barn
with a very special show. Since 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the SPIRITS CD, we will invite Shawn Turner (bass guitar)
and Brian Baccaro (drums) from the line-up that recorded the CD to perform a SPIRITS set during our show! Special guest will be
Bleak Little World. Music will start at 8pm and there will be a $5 Cover.
The Rustic Barn is located at 150 Speigletown Road, Troy, NY 12182.
Acoustic Trauma is proud to announce that we will be one of the bands
performing at this year's RyeBread Music Festival on Saturday July 28, 2018. For information on the event, contact your local
RyeBread representative.
On Friday July 6, 2018, Acoustic Trauma will be performing a full show at Dinosaur BBQ in Troy, NY. Opening the night will be our good
friends The Collectors. The show is FREE!
Details below:
Friday, July 6, 2018
The Collectors (9pm)
Acoustic Trauma (10:00pm to end)
LIVE AT:
Dinosaur BBQ
377 River Street
Troy, NY
FREE SHOW! You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have any questions.
Come out and enjoy the fun!
On Saturday May
19, 2018, Acoustic Trauma will be performing TWO 30-minute sets at this
year's FlyDay Music Festival in East Durham, NY (4pm to 4:30pm and 5:30pm
to 6pm on the Phoenix Stage). This is part of a 2-day festival taking
place on Friday May 18, 2018 and Saturday May 19, 2018 at The Blackthorn
Resort & Festival Grounds. Many great bands will be performing (see
the flyer above). Please click on the link below to take you to the FlyDay
Fest webpage for more information on bands and how to get tickets.
www.FlyDayMusicFestival.com
On Saturday February 24, 2018, Acoustic Trauma will be playing The Merry Monk's
MOE-After Show. They are located on 90 North Pearl Street in Albany, NY. This will be a FREE show from 11pm to 2am. We look forward
to seeing you for some excellent post Moe jams! We are bringing the lights!
2018 TRAUMA HOUSE EXPERIMENTS: A SUCCESS!
Acoustic Trauma performed 2 sets at The Trauma House on Saturday February 10, 2018
as part the new Trauma House Experiments show. We want to thank all who were involved!
On Saturday December 23, 2017, Acoustic Trauma will performing at Trickshot
Billiards Sports Pub & Wicked Eatery in Clifton Park, NY for 106.1 The X's "XMas" Show to benefit our friends and neighbors in Cohoes, NY as
they deal with the aftermath of the fire from November 30, 2017. $5 minimum suggested donation (you may give more if you like).
There
will be music by Acoustic Trauma (6pm), The Otherside (performing the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and a special acoustic set by Cohoes
rock legend John Morse (5pm). There will be great food, raffles for awesome prizes and selfies with Santa! Don't miss out on the fun for a good
cause. The event is sponsored by: Scattered Beams by Paco, Death Wish Coffee Company, 106.1FM and Parkway Music.
Saturday December 2, 2017, we will be celebrating Paul's
Birthday with a show at The Rustic Barn Pub in Troy, NY. We are excited to announce that Bleak Little Trio (members of Bleak Little World)
will be entertaining us during set break! Music will start at 8pm and there will be a $5 Cover. The Rustic Barn is located at 150
Speigletown Road, Troy, NY 12182.
We are excited to announce that we will be performing a long set at this year's
JahFest! Also performing will be the awesome talents of Dr. Jah & The Love Prophets, Peter prince & Moonboot Lover, Oobleck and Shamir-Orr-Coletti.
The Acoustic Trauma set will begin at midnight. $20 will include music and camping. Please contact your local JahFest representative for details
(you may contact us directly if you wish).
We say goodbye to our musical brother. Thank you for all the magical moments.
You will live in our memories, our ears and our hearts.
Kevin Lord 1974-2018
On Saturday April 29, 2017, we will be celebrating 20 Years of Acoustic
Trauma Music with an Anniversary & Reunion Show at Chrome at 405 Hudson River Road in Waterford, NY. We will be having FOUR different versions
of the band performing 30-minute sets each of the music they original recorded on to disc. This is going to be an epic gathering of musicians
and friends and fans (see the above flyer for line-up details).
The cover charge for the show will be a "Fan Appreciation" price of $5.00 and this will be an "18 & over show." If you would like to purchase
advance tickets for the show, please contact us at either 518-465-7260 (leave a message) if we do not answer) or email us at
AcousticT@aol.com. You may also visit our Facebook page for details or our Twitter page (see our CONTACTS page for links).
We will be celebrating
20 Years of Acoustic Trauma Music on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Chrome
Food & Spirits in Waterford, NY. MORE DETAILS TO COME!
On Saturday December 3, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be performing an 80-minute set at 9pm at Dinosaur BBQ in Troy, NY. Among celebrating
life and music, we will be celebrating Paul's Birthday! Also performing will be the band Jasper from Schenectady, NY. The show is FREE!
Details below:
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Acoustic Trauma (9pm)
Jasper (10:30pm-ish)
LIVE AT:
Dinosaur BBQ
377 River Street
Troy, NY
FREE SHOW! You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have any questions.
Come out and enjoy the fun!
On Friday June 24, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be performing a 60-minute set at 9pm at Dinosaur BBQ in what will be the last of our Fiddle
Night shows (at least for a little while). Our friends Black Mountain Symphony will coming on after us. The show is FREE! Details below:
FIDDLE NIGHT
Friday, June 24, 2016
Acoustic Trauma (9pm)
Black Mountain Symphony (10:15pm)
LIVE AT:
Dinosaur BBQ
377 River Street
Troy, NY
FREE SHOW! You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have any questions.
Come out and enjoy some fiddle and violin rock and roll! We are going to rock this one GOOD!
On Saturday May 21, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be returning to The Putnam Den in Saratoga, NY as part of the Fiddle Night Series
we are doing with Black Mountain Symphony. This show is a very special one because we will also be sharing it with the very talented
Adam Ezra Group. Yes, THE Adam "The Devil Came Up From Boston" Ezra! Details below:
FIDDLE NIGHT
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Acoustic Trauma (9pm)
Adam Ezra Group (10pm)
Black Mountain Symphony (11pm)
LIVE AT:
Putnam Den
63 Putnam Street
Saratoga, NY
Venue Phone: (518) 584-8066
Ages 18 & Over
Cover: $10 at Door. $5 surcharge for attendees under 21. You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have any questions.
Come out and enjoy some fiddle and violin rock and roll! It's always a good one with Acoustic Trauma!
ACOUSTIC TRAUMA WAS ON THE COVER!
Okay, we get a little excited when the press recognizes Acoustic Trauma. Paul was featured rockin' his acoustic guitar on the cover of
The Spot 518 arts & entertainment weekly. We want to thank The Spot 518 for chosing to pump our show at The Low Beat on May 7, 2016.
On Saturday May 7, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be closing a super show at The Low Beat in Albany, NY with some old friends: Blackcat Elliot,
Starcode and Wait Until Dusk. See below for time slots:
Black Elliot: 8pm
Wait Until Dusk: 9pm
Starcode: 10pm
Acoustic Trauma: 11:30pm
Threr will be a $5.00 cover charge and doors open at 7pm. The Low Beat is located at 335 Central Avenue, Albany, NY. Venue phone is
(518) 432-6572. Come on out and enjoy a full night of rocking original bands! You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have
any questions.
Last minute show: On Saturday March 5, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be at The Hollow Bar & Kitchen in Albany, NY for a Guthrie Bell production:
The Paul Green Rock Academy plays the music of Frank Zappa, with Ed Mann conducting (Ed Mann was the mallet and keyboard player for Frank
Zappa from 1977-1988). This show features the kids from the Rock Academy! The Rock Academy will start at 9pm and Acoustic Trauma will follow
with a 60-minute (or more) set following at 11pm. This will be an evening of great music! The Hollow is located at 79 North Pearl Street in
Albany, NY. Venue phone number is 518-426-8550.
Cover to get in is $15.00 night of the show and $12.00 in advance. For tickets to the show, visit the Hollow Bar & Grill website at
www.thehollowalbany.com. You may also email us at AcousticT@aol.com if you have any questions.
On Saturday January 23, 2016, Acoustic Trauma will be one of three bands performing in the "Die Covers Die" showcase at the Low Beat in
Albany, NY. Other bands performing will be The Va Va Voodoos and Shift The Paradigm. See below for time slots:
8PM: The Va Va Voodoos
9PM: Acoustic Trauma
10PM: Shift The Paradigm
Cover to get in is $5.00 and is for those 21 years of age and over. The Low Beat is located at 335 Central Avenue in Albany, NY.
If you have any questions, please email us at AcousticT@aol.com. More show details in our SHOWS page. Come on out and enjoy a night a original
music!
On Friday December 11, 2015, Acoustic Trauma will open an amazing night of music at 9pm with a 45-minute set at Putnam Den in Saratoga, NY.
Our friends Black Mountain Symphony will take the stage at 10pm and national act Driftwood will finish the night out as the headliner.
Doors open at 8pm and the cover charge is $10 in advance and $12 the night of the show. Note: The show is for those 18 & over but there is a $5 surcharge
for attendees under 21. Please contact us for details if you want tickets in advance by email AcousticT@aol.com.
You may also visit the Putnam Den's website at www.putnamden.com to order tickets from the venue in
advance. Fun fact: All three bands have a violnist! Come on out and enjoy the show!
On Saturday May 30, 2015 (9:30am), Acoustic Trauma will once again be performing a one hour set at the Freihofer's Run for Women in Albany, NY,
at the intersection of Robin St and State (the location has changed this year). Come out and join us.
Bring your family, breakfast, chairs etc. Make plans to come on out, support the runners, and listen to some live local music.
COMING SOON: INFO ON THE 37TH ANNUAL FREIHOFER'S RUN FOR WOMEN!
On Saturday May 9, 2015, Acoustic Trauma will be returning to Trick Shot to perform a double bill with the Tom Atkins Band as part of a Tier One Talent production. Acoustic Trauma will
start at approximately 9:45pm performing an 70-minute set and Tom Atkins will follow (an acoustic act may be opening at 9pm, details pending). The admission is $7.00, all ages show
(under 18 need company of an adult). Trick Shot Billiards is located at 1602 Route 9 in Clifton Park. NY. As always, this is going to be a rocking show!
Acoustic Trauma will be one of the bands performing at Johnny Morse's Birthday Bash this year on Saturday April 25, 2015 at Chrome Foods & Spirits in Waterford, NY. Johnny will be
turning 50! The evening will feature many acts, including Tom Harding, Mike Trash (from The Erotics), The Hotel View, River Junction, Harmony Rocks, as well as an all-star line-up of
the John Morse Band, featuring Tommy Love on vocals, Joey Pettinato (aka JJ Savage) on guitar, Paul Zarvis on keyboards and many others. This will be one to remember!
On Friday February 6, 2015, Acoustic Trauma will be sharing a bill with the band Cardiac Noose in another of the "518 Rock Monsters" shows. This time, Tier One Talent
presents "Return of the Local 518 Rock Monsters" at Trick Shot Billiards in Clifton Park, NY. Acoustic Trauma will start at 9pm with a 90-minute set and Cardiac Noose will follow.
The admission is $5.00, all ages show (under 18 need company of an adult). Trick Shot Billiards is located at 1602 Route 9 in Clifton Park. NY. As always, this is going to be a rocking
show!
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS THE DAY OF THE SHOW ARE $40/PERSON AND $70/COUPLE.
BUY YOUR TICKCETS NOW!
We are happy to announce that Acoustic Trauma will be kicking the night off at the NoreJay Events New Years Eve Modern Day Masquerade Ball held Wednesday 12/31/2014 at Michael's Banquet
House. This is also an event to help support our Local Homeless Verterans. See the above flyer for details. Acoustic Trauma will be performing a full 90-minute set starting at 8:15pm; performing after us will be the bands Project Retro, Poor Dead Molly
and there will be a late night appearance from guitarist Michael Campese.
Tickets may be purchased at Norejay's Ticket Page at http://tickets.proartservices.com or by contacting us directly via email at
AcousticT@aol.com. If you decide to purchase the tickets through the Norejay's Ticket page, please add in the Comments section a note about hearing of this event through
Acoustic Trauma and "Holly" (she is the kind individual who put Acoustic Trauma on the bill and we want the organization to know).
Also, Norejay Events has put together an overnight deal with the nearby Comfort Inn Latham. You may get one Double Room (2 double beds) or one King Room (king bed and sofa
bed) for an additional $78.66, tax included (the ticket to the event as noted in the flyer above of $30 per person or $50 per couple is a separate purchase and not included in the price
of the room). The Comfort Inn will also provide valet (shuttle) transportation to and from Michael's so that you may party responsibly. If you decide to get a room, let the Comfort Inn
know that you are attending the New Years Eve Masquerade Ball so that you may get the discounted price (and do it soon before the reserved block of rooms sells out!). If you have any
questions on that, please email us. The phone number at The Comfort Inn Latham is 518-785-0000.
Acoustic Trauma will be headlining this year's Rock For Tots Benefit this Saturday November 22, 2014 (Acoustic Trauma's set starts at 9:30pm). Details below in case you cannot
read the above flyer:
Saturday November 22, 2014
A Benefit for the Capital Region Toys for Tots program
Chrome Food & Spirits
405 Hudson Road
Waterford, NY
Freckles the Clown, Frosty, and Santa Claus
Noon-2:30pm
Bands 3-11pm (see below for full band schedule)
Food 4-8pm
Raffle Drawing 6:30-7:00pm
$10 per-person plus a new UN-wrapped toy
Children 12 & under FREE
BANDS:
Winchester & Young 3-4pm
Sean Lyons 4:15-6:30pm
River Junction 7-8pm
UN Called 4 8:15-9:15pm
Acoustic Trauma 9:30-11:00pm
This is great benefit and event in the spirit of the upcoming holiday.
On Saturday October 18, 2014 Acoustic Trauma will be performing at Geno's on the Ave in Schenectady, NY as part of a rockin' bill with Skull Bandit and Mike Trash (acoustic). Trauma will be performing
performing first with a full 80-minute set. The show starts at 9pm. Geno's on the Ave is located at 2197 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY. There is a $5.00 cover. Come out and enjoy some
great local music!
On Saturday June 28, 2014 Acoustic Trauma will be performing a full 90-minute set at the Benefit For Ted Baldwin (Hells Angel - Troy, NY). The set will be starting approximately at 2:00pm.
See the above flyer for additional details. The benefit is to start at 1pm at the America Legio Post 91, 477 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Also performing will be an acoustic
set from our friends in Cardiac Noose.
On Saturday May 31, 2014 (9:30am), Acoustic Trauma will once again be performing a one hour set at the Freihofer's Run for Women in Albany, NY, Mile Marker 2 at the intersection of Robin St.,
Western Ave., and State St. This is one of our favorite events of the year. We have a great location with plenty of shade, lawn to put down your chairs and parking. Come out and join us.
Bring your family, breakfast, chairs etc. Make plans to come on out, support the runners, and listen to some live local music.
Click below for additional map details:
http://www.freihofersrun.com/images/pdf/12_course_map.pdf
Click below for link to the Freihofer's Run for Women website:
http://freihofersrun.com
Click below for Link to the 5K Run Details:
http://freihofersrun.com/womens_5k.htm
VENUE CHANGE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the venue for this Friday's Rock Event has been changed. Acoustic Trauma will be sharing the stage again with our good
friends Cardiac Noose on Friday April 11, 2014 as part of a double-bill at Geno's on the Avenue in Colonie, NY. Event starts at 9pm, music starts at 9:30pm with Acoustic Trauma
performing a nice set (over 1 hour). Also, since the Noose-Trauma Jam was such a success last time, there will be a section in the Acoustic Trauma set where Eric from Cardiac Noose
will share another jam with the band. Cover will be $5.00. More information on the SHOWS page.
Come out and party!
Acoustic Trauma will performing a 45-minute set starting at 9pm on Friday November 1, 2013 at Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in
Clifton Park, NY. The band will be opening for My Poor Brain (Foo Fighters tribute band) and Stone Temple Co-Pilots (Stone Temple Pilots tribute band).
The cover charge for the show will be $10. For more information, please see the SHOWS page.
Acoustic Trauma will be performing at this year's Final Stretch Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY on both Saturday August 31, 2013 and Sunday September 1, 2013 (7pm to 11pm).
The band will be playing in front of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream on 34 Phila Street. This is a FREE event, as well as family friendly (we will have baloons for the kids!).
Hope to see you there!
Acoustic Trauma will be performing a one-hour set at the 35th Annual Freihofer's Run
for Women in Albany, NY. The band will set up at mile marker 2 (the intersection of Robin St., Western Ave., and State St) and start their set at approximately 9:45am.
Come on down and listen to some music while cheering on the runners!
Click below for map details:
http://www.freihofersrun.com/images/pdf/12_course_map.pdf
Click below for link to the Freihofer's Run for Women website:
http://freihofersrun.com
Click below for Link to the 5K Run Details:
http://freihofersrun.com/womens_5k.htm
JOHN MORSE BIRTHDAY BASH and HUMPY's 15th ANNIVERSARY
When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, Show starts at 3:00pm
Where: Humpy's, 2197 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY
Featuring:
Acoustic Trauma(3pm)
John Morse Band (4pm)
Cover: FREE SHOW! There will be food available!
Acoustic Trauma will be performing a 45-minute set at this double celebration for John Morse's Birthday Bash and Humpy's 15-Year Anniversary. Paul will also be performing violin
on some jams with the John Morse Band (starting right after us). It's going to be a great day-time gig so come on out and join the fun!
Acoustic Trauma will be performing a one-hour set at the 34th Annual Freihofer's Run
for Women in Albany, NY. The band will set up at mile marker 2 (the intersection of Robin St., Western Ave., and State St) and start their set at 10am.
Come on down and listen to some music while cheering on the runners!
Click below for map details:
http://www.freihofersrun.com/images/pdf/12_course_map.pdf
Click below for link to the Freihofer's Run for Women website:
http://freihofersrun.com
Click below for Link to the 5K Run Details:
http://freihofersrun.com/womens_5k.htm
JOHN MORSE BIRTHDAY BASH
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, Show starts at 8:00pm
Where: Tugboat Tavern, 159 Bridge Ave, Cohoes, NY
Featuring:
Tom Harding(8pm)
Backbeat (9pm)
John Morse Band (10pm)
Acoustic Trauma (11pm)
Grounds for Termination (12 midnight)
Cover: $5.00. The show is for those ages 21 & over
FIDDLE NIGHT
Featuring: Black Mountain Symphony and Acoustic Trauma
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 9:00pm
Where: Putnam Den, Saratoga Springs, NY
Acoustic Trauma opens with a 1-hour set @ 9pm
Cover: $7.00 for ages 21 & over; $12 for ages 18-20
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BLACK MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY'S FIDDLE NIGHT 3
When: Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:30pm
Where: Putnam Den, Saratoga Springs, NY
Acoustic Trauma will be one of the featured band at Black Mountain Symphony's Fiddle Night 3. Please see our SHOWS page for more details!
Red Square Fiddle Night
When: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:00PM
Where: Red Square
388 Broadway, Albany NY
18+/$8.00
Bands: Acoustic Trauma, Black Mountain Symphony, Darlingside, and Lunic
Acoustic Trauma starts @ 9:30PM!
9:30pm- 10:30pm: Acoustic Trauma
10:30pm- 11:30pm: Darlingside
11:30pm- 12:30am: Black Mountain Symphony
18+ / $8
NEW YEAR'S EVE JAM PARTY
When: Friday, December 31 at 7:00pm
Where: The Trauma House, Loudonville, NY
Acoustic Trauma will be hosting a New Year's Jam Party to ring in 2011. Friends and fans are invited! We will be performing a 45-minute set, to be followed by a variety of jams from our musical guests. If you are interested in being included in the free-form jams, please contact us so we may make arrangements for equipment load-in beforehand.
There will be food, however, if there is a particular beverage you enjoy, please bring it (BYOB).
NOTE: Anyone bringing and consuming alcohol MUST be over the age of 21, as we strongly support (and enforce) “drinking responsibly”.
If you have any questions about this event, please call us at 518-465-7260.
HELLS ANGELS-RUMBLE ON THE RIVER
When:Saturday, September 25, 2010 1:00PM-7:00PM
Where:Mother's Roadhouse and BBQ
8 Troy Rd,
E. Greenbush, NY
$10 gets you in!
TRAUMA HOUSE PARTY
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @8pm
The Trauma House
5 Laurel Drive,
Loudonville, NY
Acoustic Trauma performed a one-hour set at the 32nd Annual Freihofer's Run
for Women in Albany, NY. The band set up at Mile Marker 2 and started their set at 10am.
Click link below link for map details:
http://www.freihofersrun.com/images/pdf/10_frw_course_map.pdf
Link to Freihofer's Run for Women website:
http://www.freihofersrun.com/index.htm
On Friday March 19, 2010, Acoustic Trauma will be part of a triple bill performance, bidding farewell to one of our favorite
clubs in the Capital Region: Positively Fourth Street; aka: P4. Artie and the gang will be moving the bar at the end of the month, so this will be our last chance to rock out at this fantastic venue!
Positively Fourth Street has been the location of many memorable Acoustic Trauma shows. We've held several holiday events there, as well as our Release Party for the DVD+CD A Night At The Trauma House.
Please come out and join us in this celebration of the great times we've had at this fantastic venue! The show will start at 9pm and Acoustic Trauma will open the evening with a 45-minute set at 9:30pm. This show is FREE! Positively Fourth Street is located at 46 Fourth Street in Troy, NY.
To Artie and the gang: Thank you for the great times! Friday night is going to ROCK!
Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 7:00PM:
Live music by Acoustic Trauma, Blackcat Elliot and Lord’s Scarecrow…
December 12, 2009 @ 9:30PM:
Holiday Show at the Tugboat Tavern in Cohoes, NY. Acoustic Trauma played with Stuck on Stupid and The John Morse Band.
November 21, 2009:
Acoustic Trauma would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Rock for Tots benefit. It was a great success! We would also like to thank the coordinators of the event, it was
a privilege to be apart of such a great fundraiser!
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