w/  Special Guest Vaughn Anthony

John Legend, the Grammy Award Winning soul singer, brings his "Evolver" world tour to the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY on July 18! Known for his top selling singles "Used to Love U," "Ordinary People," "Save Room" & his most recent hit single "Greenlight" with OutKast's Andre 3000, John Legend truly shines in concert. Don't miss John Legend when he Plays the Palace!

Along with artists like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell was enormously important in defining and shaping the neo-soul movement that rose to prominence over the latter half of the '90s. Drawing his greatest inspiration from the concept of the R&B auteur (looking to artists like Prince, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, etc.), Maxwell recorded some of the most ambitious R&B of his time, becoming wildly popular and earning critical raves and multi-platinum success in the process. 2009 brings the release of the first of a trilogy of new albums entitled "BlackSummers'Night" marking the first studio album by Maxwell since 2001's "Now". Don't miss Maxwell when he Plays the Palace.

With her trademark humor and practical wisdom, Loretta LaRoche shows you how to live a long, healthy, and juicy life by mastering your body and mind—before you lose them! This event is filled with useful advice, spirituality and (of course) loads of laughter. Live a life centered on learning, loving and laughing. Create soul-stretching attitudes and trade old behaviors for bold behaviors - adding years to your life and "juice" to your years!

Loretta LaRoche, the Goddess of Guffaw, highlights this Brand New Show joined by some of the hottest ladies in comedy. This bill also includes Kelly MacFarland (Comedy Central's Laugh Riot and Premium Blend, NBC's The Biggest Loser) and Mary Ellen Depetrillo Rinaldi.

All $50 Gold Circle Tickets Include a Special Meet & Greet with Loretta LaRoche

DREAM THEATER'S "PROGRESSIVE NATION 2009" TO TOUR NORTH AMERICA IN JULY/AUG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, BIG ELF & SCALE THE SUMMIT

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their PROGRESSIVE NATION tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/Aug 2009.

In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musicianship of ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA as well as two incredibly talented bands Big Elf & Scale the Summit

PROGRESSIVE NATION was created by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and its successful inaugural run in 2008 also featured OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and THREE.

Portnoy once again hand-picked all of the bands for the 2009 bill based on their diversity and musicality. He comments: "This year's lineup is so exciting for me. Every band is bringing something very unique to the package to create an incredibly well rounded musical experience. I am just as excited to be watching all the bands from the side of the stage as I am to be performing with mine in the center of it!"

Fresh on the heels of his Grammy win, Dweezil Zappa is pleased to announce his plans to join forces with Dream Theater as part of the Progressive Nation 2009 tour: "It's no secret that I started ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA with the intention to diversify and expand the audience for my father's music. I figured I'd probably have to do it one concert at a time. Playing with DREAM THEATER on the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour is a great way to accomplish that goal. Music fans who are seeking something to challenge their senses should definitely consider attending this great bill"

Portnoy adds, "It is an absolute honor for me to have ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA on board. Frank Zappa is one of my all-time biggest heroes and his music practically invented the term 'progressive'. Dweezil is doing an amazing job carrying on the tradition of his father's daring spirit and like his dad, has surrounded himself with a band of jaw-dropping, incredible musicians"