ALBANY – The 2023 Empire State Plaza Capital Concert Series has begun, and its season openers focused on reliving the music of the 1990’s.
Cracker and Spin Doctors rocked it out on the Empire State Plaza stage Wednesday, July 12 to legions of fans and spectators alike. Cracker, who has dabbled in everything from rock, Americana, to punk, continue to evolve in their sound, attitude, and musicality to this day. Spin Doctors, through their funk-rock infused sounds, beats, and catchy lyrics, continue to remain the ultimate poster child of 90s nostalgia.
For over 30 years, both Cracker and Spin Doctors continue to perform for audiences throughout the nation. In fact, this past June, Spin Doctors performed at The Taste of Syracuse festival, and several members performed in Troy for a memorial benefit event, honoring the life and musicianship of Frank Daley.
Both bands at the Empire State Plaza were entertaining, fun, and helped bring viewers back to a time when things were much simpler living in the 90s era.
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Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Karen Bryan, Norvelle Goodrich, Seth Hohenstein, and Tabitha Clancy listening to Cracker at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
The Spin Doctors listening to Cracker open for them at the Capital Concert Series from their dressing room held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Members of The Spin Doctors watching Cracker open the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Fans listening to Cracker perform at the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
People listening to Cracker perform at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker and Spin Doctors opened the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12.
Cracker opening for Spin Doctors at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Ross Adams attending the Cracker and Spin Doctors show at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker with the Empire State Plaza Special events crew at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Cracker with the Empire State Plaza Special Events crew at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
People attending the Cracker and Spin Doctors show at the Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors’ Jack Daley on bass, headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
People listening to the Spin Doctors at the Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors’ bassist, Jack Daley, headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Spin Doctors’ bassist Jack Daley, performing at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
People watching the Spin Doctors perform for the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
The crowd watching the Spin Doctors perform at the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors bassist, Jack Daley, and drummer Aaron Commes, headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12, 2023.
Spin Doctors bassist, Jack Daley, headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
Spin Doctors headlining the Capital Concert Series held at Empire State Plaza, Wednesday,July 12,2023.
