events at mojo's
events at mojo's
The Blues Episode
The Blues Episode Returns to MoJo’s
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: MoJo’s Café & Gallery, Troy, NY
🎟️ Donation-Based Event
The wait is over—The Blues Episode is back at MoJo’s! After a legendary seven-month run, the band returns bringing their powerhouse blues, deep grooves, and electric energy to our stage once again.
Featuring the unparalleled Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure) alongside Jonathan Kane (drums) and Ross Rice (keys/bass/vocals), The Blues Episode delivers a raw, spontaneous, and soulful blues experience unlike any other. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time listener, expect fiery guitar work, deep-pocket rhythms, and the kind of musicianship that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a night to remember.
Andy Araya feat. Nate Goyette
An acoustic evening with Andy Araya and friends.
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $10
Girl Love : A Femme Songwriter’s Showcase
Girl Love Presents : A Femme Songwriter’s Evening
This showcase performed is all around MoJo’s and is a celebration of queer femme & women songwriters. Each will respond to the question “What does queer love mean to you?”
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Tickets : $25
Emily Rach Beisel w/ Death Rattled
Emily Rach Beisel & Death Rattled at MoJo’s Café & Gallery
📅 Saturday, April 12
🕖 7:00 PM
💲 $15
📍 MoJo’s Café & Gallery, 147 4th St, Troy, NY
Join us for a night of sonic exploration featuring Emily Rach Beisel, a boundary-pushing bass clarinetist and electronic artist from Chicago. Known for her dynamic performances that merge acoustic and electronic soundscapes, Emily’s music is an immersive experience that defies genre.
Also on the bill is Death Rattled, the visceral and captivating project of Manuel Joe Perez III. Expect an evening of experimental sound, deep textures, and raw musical energy.
Power Breakfast Club - Every 3rd Tuesday
Power Breakfast at MoJo’s Café & Gallery
Fuel Your Creativity. Build Momentum. Connect with Community.
Join us for Power Breakfast, a dynamic morning gathering designed to foster creativity, provide structure, and build accountability within a supportive community. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, musician, or creative thinker, this is your space to share ideas, set intentions, and gain inspiration over a great cup of coffee.
Kate McDonnell feat. Buggy Jive & Stephen Clair
Join us for an evening with Kate McDonnell, Buggy Jive, and Steven Clair on the MoJo’s stage.
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $25
Paper Prince - Album Release Show!
Join us for Paper Prince’s Album Release Show at MoJo’s!
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $20
Ian Galipeau feat. Jagels-Ambrose Duo
Join us for an evening with Ian Galipeau featuring Jagels-Ambrose Duo.
Ian Galipeau brings his fiery acoustic guitar playing and winding story-telling songs back to MoJo’s, this time featuring the jazz-and-fusion influenced duo of Evan Jagels (bass) and Wyatt Ambrose (guitar).
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $20
An Evening with : Dylan Patrick Ward
Join us for an evening with Dylan Patrick Ward and friends. From cheeky lyrics to heart felt chord progressions that will leave you whistling melodies on your walk home, DPW is an incredibly whimsical evening of way big fun.
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $15
Collar City Pride Night
Join us for an evening with Collar City Pride Night featuring singer/songwriters from the Capital Region singing their hearts out for you!
Doors : 6pm
Show : 7pm
Cover : $25
Bob Dylan Night
Bob Dylan Night at MoJo’s Café & Gallery
📅 Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: MoJo’s Café & Gallery, 147 4th St, Troy, NY
🎟️ Tickets: $20
Join us at MoJo’s Café & Gallery for a special night honoring the legendary Bob Dylan! Featuring an incredible lineup of local performers bringing their own unique takes on Dylan’s iconic catalog:
🎶 Kate McDonnell
🎶 Deb Cavanaugh
🎶 Jim Gaudet
🎶 Rosanne Raneri
🎶 Harm Velvis
Expect an evening of timeless storytelling, soulful melodies, and deep folk roots as we celebrate one of the most influential songwriters of all time.
☕ Craft coffee, beer, and bites available
Joseph Biss Always Tour feat. Alicia Macer VanScoy
Join us for a special evening as Joseph Biss brings the "Always" Tour to MoJo’s Café & Gallery! With heartfelt songwriting and a unique sonic presence, Joseph's music blends introspection with an undeniable groove, making for an unforgettable live experience.
Supporting the night is the incredible Alicia Macier VanScoy, whose soulful and evocative performance will set the perfect tone for an intimate and inspiring show.
☕ Craft coffee, beer, and late-night bites available
Secure your spot in advance and immerse yourself in a night of authentic, moving music!
Julia Alsarraf & Sophia Vastek
Shifting Balance: An Equinox Evening at MoJo’s
Join us at MoJo’s Cafe & Gallery for Shifting Balance, an evening of live music, spoken word, and creative energy in celebration of the Spring Equinox. As the seasons shift, so does our sense of balance—come experience it through sound, words, and community.
🔹 Music by:
🎶 Julia Alsarraf (Paintbrush Charlie)
🎶 Sova (Sophia Vastek)
🔹 Words by:
📖 Phoenix Birch
📅 Thursday, March 20th, 2025
🕕 Vibes begin at 6PM | 🎶 Show starts at 7PM
📍 MoJo’s Cafe & Gallery | 147 4th St, Troy, NY
🎟 Sliding Scale: $10-25 (Pay what you can—help grow the seeds of love & live music in Troy!)
Come celebrate the shift in seasons with soulful performances and thoughtful storytelling in a space built for music, art, and community. See you there! 🌱🎶
Power Breakfast Club
Power Breakfast at MoJo’s Café & Gallery
Fuel Your Creativity. Build Momentum. Connect with Community.
Join us for Power Breakfast, a dynamic morning gathering designed to foster creativity, provide structure, and build accountability within a supportive community. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, musician, or creative thinker, this is your space to share ideas, set intentions, and gain inspiration over a great cup of coffee.
Nathan Meltz/Buggy Jive/Steve Hammond & Dave McDonald
An evening of genre-blurring soundscapes and raw storytelling featuring:
🎸 Steve Hammond & Dave McDonald – Stripped-down, gritty, and deeply rhythmic, this duo delivers dynamic vocals, hypnotic guitar, and brush-driven percussion that brings an intimate yet powerful energy to the stage.
🎶 Nathan Meltz & The House of Tomorrow – A sonic experiment blending folk, indie, and avant-garde elements, with layered instrumentation and harmonies that push the boundaries of traditional songwriting.
🔥 Buggy Jive – A one-man powerhouse of soul, groove, and rock, weaving infectious melodies with deep, thought-provoking lyrics. Expect an acoustic set that carries the weight of a full band.
☕ Craft coffee, beer, and late-night bites available
Join us for a night of boundary-pushing performances and immersive sounds at MoJo’s!
The Blues Episode Residency
The Blues Episode Returns to MoJo’s – 1st Tuesday Residency!
📅 Kicking Off: Tuesday, March 4th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: MoJo’s Café & Gallery, Troy, NY
🎟️ Donation-Based Event
The wait is over—The Blues Episode is back at MoJo’s! After a legendary seven-month run, the band returns with a First Tuesday of the Month Residency, bringing their powerhouse blues, deep grooves, and electric energy to our stage once again.
Featuring the unparalleled Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure) alongside a rotating lineup of world-class musicians, The Blues Episode delivers a raw, spontaneous, and soulful blues experience unlike any other. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time listener, expect fiery guitar work, deep-pocket rhythms, and the kind of musicianship that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a night to remember.
Sean Lippin/Ragged Co./The Albany Space Donkeys
Sean Lippin
Ragged Co.
The Albany Space Donkeys
Live @ MoJo’s
Saturday, March 1st - 7pm
Adam Tinkle & the Long Awaited Wrinkle w/ Julia Alsarraf
Adam Tinkle & His Long Awaited Wrinkle – Album Release Show!
📅 Sunday, February 23
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 MoJo’s Café & Gallery | 147 4th St, Troy, NY
🎟 $15 | $10 with album download
Join us at MoJo’s Café & Gallery for a special album release show featuring the sonic explorations of Adam Tinkle & His Long Awaited Wrinkle. This immersive performance celebrates the arrival of Adam’s latest work—an evocative, richly textured album that defies genre and invites deep listening.
✨ With Special Guest: Julia Alsarraf
Opening the night is the talented Julia Alsarraf, bringing her distinct sound and storytelling to the stage.
Expect a night of atmospheric compositions, thoughtful lyricism, and an intimate musical experience in the warm setting of MoJo’s.
📢 Space is limited—arrive early, grab a drink, and immerse yourself in the sounds of the evening.
The Most Jazzy Fellas
Sir Elton John may have decided that Saturday night's alright for fighting, but we here at Most Jazzy Fellas HQ think it's also a heck of a time for live jazz. On Saturday, February 22nd 7-9pm, we'll partner with MoJo's Cafe and Gallery to deliver some standards and surprises in Troy's hippest new music/art/coffee hangout.
For your listening pleasure, we'll be providing Steve Horowitz on trumpet, Mike Novakowski on guitar, Nicholas Dwarika on bass, and yours truly on the drums.
More info on Facebook.
Stop by and say hi.
Ryan Leddick w/ Rigby Summer
Folk to the Power of 3 at MoJo’s Café & Gallery
Monday, February 17 | 7:00 PM | $15
Join us for an unforgettable evening of rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and dynamic folk energy at MoJo’s Café & Gallery! Folk to the Power of 3 brings together three distinct voices in contemporary folk:
🎶 Rigby Summer – A captivating songwriter with a soulful voice that blends storytelling with raw emotion.
🎶 The Pinkerton Raid – Indie-folk with a cinematic edge, delivering sweeping melodies and poetic lyricism.
🎶 Ryan Leddick – A powerhouse performer known for his intricate guitar work and deeply expressive vocals.
This trio of artists will take the stage for a night of intimate performances, each bringing their own unique style to the MoJo’s listening room.
🌿 Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Drink & Draw: A live-model drawing event
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, join us for Drink & Draw, a live-model drawing event. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this event is the perfect way to relax, sketch, and sip in great company.
Mid-Winter Poetry Open Mic
Hudson Valley Writer’s Guild presents: Mid-Winter Poetry Open Mic, hosted by Mary Panza! Sign-up at 3:30pm on Saturday, 2/1!
THREE Album Release
Celebrate the launch of the new album by THREE—Alana and Niek's band—with a live performance of the album in its entirety. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved at the link provided.