Albany, NY

The Linda – WAMC's Performing Arts Studio

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The Linda – WAMC's Performing Arts Studio is an Albany performance venue built around ticketed concerts, talks, and cultural programming. It seats about 210 and holds up to 365 total, making it intimate enough for close listening but large enough for touring artists. Americana, jazz, blues, folk, rock, and mixed styles all fit, and the venue is 21+. The room is presentation-first, so musicians should treat it as a real concert rather than a bar gig. For touring bands and listening-room acts, the focused audience and professional setting are the main strengths.

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mail@wamc.org
518-465-5233

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Capacity
210
Age policy
21+
Genres
Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Rock
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Address
339 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
Venue phone
518-465-5233
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