Eighth Step

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

Ochs Song Nights, Tony Trischka, Red Molly, Alison Kraus, Peter Yarrow, Clearwater's Pumpkin Sail Concert, Wailin' Jennies, Ani DiFranco, Tommy Sands, Kim & Reggie Harris, Clearwater Sloop Singers, and hundreds more acoustic artists.

Just a reminder of our standing first Tuesday gathering for the 8th Step Open Mic! This is our season finale, so let's r...
06/01/2026

Just a reminder of our standing first Tuesday gathering for the 8th Step Open Mic! This is our season finale, so let's really show up for each other and bring out our very best.

It's been a terrific season. Let's send it out on a high note.

Best wishes!

Kate & Robert Carreau

06/01/2026
05/17/2026

Email from The Eighth Step In Concert with Lisa Gutkin this Evening: Sun May 17, 7 pm at 8th Step CLICK TO ORDER TICKETS See Article Below- Daily Gazette: "Emma’s Revolution to perform Sunday at 8th S

Join us for Emma's Revolution this evening (Sunday) at 8th Step! Don't miss out! https://conta.cc/4dt1oWx
05/17/2026

Join us for Emma's Revolution this evening (Sunday) at 8th Step! Don't miss out!
https://conta.cc/4dt1oWx

Email from The Eighth Step In Concert with Lisa Gutkin this Evening: Sun May 17, 7 pm at 8th Step CLICK TO ORDER TICKETS See Article Below- Daily Gazette: "Emma’s Revolution to perform Sunday at 8th S

Check out Emma's Revolution's powerful music for activism! https://conta.cc/3RbfXqt
05/16/2026

Check out Emma's Revolution's powerful music for activism!
https://conta.cc/3RbfXqt

Email from The Eighth Step Pat Humphries & Sandy O. - w/ Lisa Gutkin! CLICK TO ORDER TICKETS Known for fearless truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can't resist singing, Emma's Revolution is the awa

Don’t miss Emma’s Revolution on Sunday May 17 at the 8 Step.
05/12/2026

Don’t miss Emma’s Revolution on Sunday May 17 at the 8 Step.

05/05/2026

Email from The Eighth Step THIS SATURDAY!! SLOOP CLEARWATER SAILS TO KINGSTON… Co-Sponsored by Clearwater, The 8th Step & Radio Kingston Sunday May 17, 2026 - 7:00 PM Addy Theatre  EMMA'S REVOLUTI

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8th Step At Proctors, 432 State St
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12305

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