Eighth Step

The Eighth Step presents the best contemporary & traditional folk/acoustic
music in Upstate New York as an independent non-profit collective.

Found in 1967, "The Step" has been a resident company since 2007 in historic Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, NY. Founded 1967: America's longest, continuously running coffee house & concert stage. Its 54-year history includes concert by Richie Havens, Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Odetta, Patty Larkin, Tom Rush, Ronnie Gilbert, Ferron, Peter Ostroushko, Gangstagrass, Battlefield Band, over a dozen Phil

2024-25 Season Preview! 07/29/2024

New Season Kicks Off on Sept. 14 with Guy Davis!
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2024-25 Season Preview! New Season Kicks Off on Sept. 14 with Guy Davis!     FALL SEASON KICKS OFF WITH GUY DAVIS ON SEPT 14!! PLEASE SHARE!! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! A MESSAGE FROM MARGIE ROSENKRANZ Thanks, Music Lover, for

GUY DAVIS - CD Release — The 8th Step 07/08/2024

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GUY DAVIS - CD Release — The 8th Step CD Release: The Legend of Sugarbelly “Truth be told, there just aren’t many who can deliver Americana in as interesting and entertaining a manner – or give acoustic traditional blues such a contemporary sound – as Davis, and it sure is a lot of fun hearing him explore the different sides of ...

Members Enable a Vibrant Eighth Step Community 06/05/2024

Members Enable a Vibrant Eighth Step Community
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Members Enable a Vibrant Eighth Step Community     As our Spring Membership Campaign Winds Down: Thanks, Members - for Keeping The 8th Step Vibrant! We here at "The Step" are enormously grateful for our music loving members, who allow us to bring

06/04/2024

This Evening-Good day friends,

Tonight is the last Open Mic of the season. Please join us as we bring to a close what has been a terrific season of performances.

As always, we are in the Guild Room in the Proctors arcade. 6:45 pm sign-in and at 7 pm we kick off the program.

Hope you can be with us!
June 4!

Robert Carreau

05/30/2024

Good day my friends!

We are less than a week away from the final Eighth Step Open Mic before a summer break.

Our June finales have always been amazing, both in the numbers of folks who come out, as well as the variety and quality of performances.

Me and Kate are so looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday, June 4th at Proctors for the culminating event of the season.

Looking to a great evening with you all next Tuesday!

Robert Carreau
[email protected]

Timeline photos 05/20/2024
Photos from Eighth Step's post 05/20/2024

We've put away the last of the sound equipment, tablecloths, paperwork - and are still marveling at this year’s music! It's a great time to remind ourselves of what we as audience and presenters have created together - again.

A cascade of beautiful moments tumbles from recollection of this past concert season, and what a season it has been! From Tret Fure’s gorgeous opening notes to Rogers, Schmidt & Emma’s Revolution’s vibrant, soaring finale, it’s been spectacular, moving, and meaningful.

See photos of artists performing this past season at the Eighth Step!

That’s right, and we can hardly believe it: next season we head into our 58th year as a living, breathing community of music lovers.

Hope you’re continuing to enjoy this almost-six-decade ride!

As we prepare for next season, it's time to open or renew your Eighth Step Membership now. [A sustaining recurring membership would be especially helpful.]

We know very well that you - the collective 'you' - are the engine that drives this unique collective.

If there’s someone you’d especially like to see, drop at line to Margie at [email protected].

Thank you for your help. Since 1967 you members have been our lifeblood, and next season will be no exception.!

Please Take Out or Renew Your Eighth Step Membership Now!
https://www.8thstep.org/membership

Happy Summer,

Ed & Margie
Ed Guider, Membership. &
Margie Rosenkranz, 8th Step Executive Director

What an Amazing Season of Performers and Music! 05/13/2024

What an Amazing Season of Performers and Music!
Members Make it Possible!
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What an Amazing Season of Performers and Music! Members Make it Possible!     What an Amazing Season of Performers and Music! Members Make it Possible! We've put away the last of the sound equipment, tablecloths, paperwork - and marveling at this y

Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair (Co-Sponsored by The Eighth Step!) 05/09/2024

Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair (Co-Sponsored by The Eighth Step!) Sampling of Festival Performers     THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11! CO-SPONSORED BY THE EIGHTH STEP Here's a Sampling of Festival Performers: MAGPIE’s Song for Clearwater Emma’s Revolution - Song for Pete Se

Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair (Co-Sponsored by The Eighth Step!) 05/09/2024

Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair (Co-Sponsored by The Eighth Step!)
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Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair (Co-Sponsored by The Eighth Step!) Sampling of Festival Performers     THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11! CO-SPONSORED BY THE EIGHTH STEP Here's a Sampling of Festival Performers: MAGPIE’s Song for Clearwater Emma’s Revolution - Song for Pete Se

This Evening (Tuesday): Open Mic; Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair 05/07/2024

This Evening (Tuesday): Open Mic; Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair
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This Evening (Tuesday): Open Mic; Saturday: Kingston Earth Fair     THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11! CO-SPONSORED BY THE EIGHTH STEP!! Here's a sampling of festival performers Guy Davis and Taina Asili: THIS EVENING, MAY 7! THE EIGHTH STEP ~ since 1967 Fair Trade Music C

05/06/2024

SLOOP CLEARWATER SAILS TO KINGSTON… PRESENTING PERFORMANCES ON TWO STAGES AT KINGSTON’S 10TH ANNUAL EARTH FAIR - ON THE WATERFRONT!

05/06/2024

Tomorrow May 7!

05/05/2024
Photos from Emma's Revolution's post 05/04/2024
05/04/2024

Sunday's Show: Personal Invite From The Artists and Livestream Tickets Now Available
Don't Miss this Great Mother's Day Show!
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05/02/2024

Coming Sunday, May 5: SALLY ROGERS, CLAUDIA SCHMIDT and EMMA'S REVOLUTION
Gold Circle Meet and Greet at 6 PM
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SALLY ROGERS / CLAUDIA SCHMIDT / EMMA'S REVOLUTION — The 8th Step 05/01/2024

Tickets are still available for Sunday's show!

SALLY ROGERS / CLAUDIA SCHMIDT / EMMA'S REVOLUTION — The 8th Step Four of Contemporary Folk’s Finest Voices Unite & Ignite Sally Rogers: “Sterling guitar-banjo-dulcimer work…achingly sweet voice imbues her ballads with classic poignance” WASHINGTON POST Claudia Schmidt: ”Talent and the fire of genius” BOSTON GLOBE Emma’s Revolution:

05/01/2024

Here we are rehearsing at Signature Sounds Studio for our "Every Day is Mother's Day tour in:
May 2- Brattleboro VT
May 3- Providence RI w/ HOLLY NEAR
May 4- Littleton MA
May 5- The Eighth Step, Schenectady NY

Go here for links to all 4 shows on the tour:
https://www.emmasrevolution.com/concerts

Sunday, May 5: Sally Rogers, Claudia Schmidt & Emma's Revolution 04/29/2024

Sunday, May 5: Sally Rogers, Claudia Schmidt & Emma's Revolution
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Sunday, May 5: Sally Rogers, Claudia Schmidt & Emma's Revolution *USE CODE 'STEP' for $5 OFF ADVANCE TICKETS* (General Admission)     *USE CODE 'STEP' for $5 OFF ADVANCE TICKETS* (General Admission) Sunday, May 5 pm - 7 pm GE Theatre A Celebration of Strong Women

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8th Step At Proctors, 432 State St
Schenectady, NY
12305

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