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Published on 2026-07-09
The Capitol Theatre is excited to announce the special guests joining Pink Talking Fish as The Centennial Band for the venue's 100 Year Centennial Celebration on Saturday, September 19.
The epic all-star lineup brings together an impressive mix of artists in the improvisational music scene, including Grammy Award-winning pedal steel guitar virtuoso Robert Randolph, Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico, founding members of the pioneering jamband moe., Cotter Ellis, the powerhouse drummer of arena-filling rock and jamband Goose, acclaimed singer, songwriter, and larger-than-life bandleader Andy Frasco, Greg Ormont and Alex Petropulos of the genre-bending jam quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Kanika Moore, the powerhouse vocalist of psychedelic soul outfit Doom Flamingo, Sammi Garrett, the dynamic vocalist of Cool Cool Cool, Jeremy Kaplan, the versatile keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist of jam favorites Dogs In A Pile, and The Gotham Horns, a three piece horn section led by master composer/arranger Matt Wayne.
Opening the evening will be BERTHA: Grateful Drag, the world's first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band, bringing their vibrant celebration of the Dead's music and spirit to kick off this milestone event.
Created exclusively for The Capitol Theatre's centennial, The Centennial Band will bring together some of the most celebrated artists from today's jam, rock, and improvisational music communities for a one-night-only performance honoring the musicians, moments, and memories that have defined The Cap over the past century.
From its opening in 1926 to its celebrated revival as one of the country's premier live music venues, The Capitol Theatre has welcomed generations of legendary performers and passionate fans. The 100 Year Centennial Celebration pays tribute to that remarkable legacy while looking ahead to the venue's next century of unforgettable live music.
Fans can expect an evening of inspired collaborations, iconic songs, and the spontaneous musical moments that have made The Capitol Theatre a destination for artists and audiences alike.
Tickets are on sale now at thecapitoltheatre.com.
Designed by celebrated architect Thomas Lamb in 1926 and listed in The National Register of Historic Places, The Capitol Theatre is located 30 miles from NYC, accessible via I-95 and the Port Chester Metro-North train station. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” showcased legends such as Traffic, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. Jerry Garcia called it one of his two favorite venues in the USA. In 2012, The Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation under the guidance of music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro. Since then, it has hosted major performers including Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh, Ringo Starr, Joan Baez, Skrillex, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Strokes, Tom Petty, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson, as well as comedians like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer. The New York Times raves: “A rock theater that looks and sounds as good as The Capitol is something to celebrate." The Capitol Theatre also hosts private and corporate events from benefit concerts, film shoots and Bar Mitzvahs to one of a kind weddings and celebrations.
