Concert Moved Indoors to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center

What: Percussionist and singer Sheila E. will perform at the free Capital Concert Series Presented by Miller Lite. Born into a musical family, Sheila E. is a drummer, singer, songwriter, author, humanitarian, and icon who follows the beat of her own drum and considers music to be the purest form of self-expression.

Albany’s own Wurliday will open the show. The funk band is led by guitarist and songwriter Justin Hendricks and fronted by vocalist Ilana Morris, bringing forth a combination of funk, soul, and songwriting.

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 17

Where: Due to the forecast for inclement weather, the concert has been moved indoors to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

Sponsors include Miller Lite, CDTA, County Waste & Recycling, Broadview Federal Credit Union, Renaissance Albany Hotel, Times Union, and B95.5.

The following bag policy is in effect for indoor events: 

• Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed. 
• Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand) will be allowed and do not need to be clear. 
• For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and are subject to search. 
• Larger and other types of bags will not be allowed. There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags. 

Upcoming Capital Concert Series Performances

• July 24, MisterWives and lovelytheband
• July 31, hip hop night featuring Rob Base with Mr. Cheeks, CL Smooth, and 518 DJ Battle

For event updates, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @Plazaevents on Instagram, or call (518) 474-4759. To learn more about ground rules for events at the Empire State Plaza, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov/ground-rules-events-empire-state-plaza.

OGS is implementing a new emergency text alert system, which the public can use at Summer at the Plaza events to receive emergency notifications specific to the event they are attending. For the July 10 Capital Concert Series, the public can text ESPCC2 to 888777 to opt in and receive emergency messages.