3/1/11: Today’s Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC: Raul Malo @ the Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. The former big, golden voice of the Mavericks, Malo hits the Iron Horse in support of his latest solo album, the Tex-o-centric “Sinners & Saints.” With Seth Walker. 7pm. $35.

MUSIC: Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble @ the Van Dyck, Schenectady. Saxman-composer Keith Pray brings the big band sound to the intimate Van Dyck. Expect to be blown away. 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Bill Healy & Friends @ the Moon & River Cafe, Schenectady. Bluegrass and country music. 8pm. FREE.

ART TALK: Jerry Saltz @ the College of Saint Rose’s St. Joseph Hall Auditorium, Albany. The former senior art critic at The Village Voice and current senior art critic and columnist for New York Magazine examines the good and the bad on the contemporary art scene. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Capital Underground Badass Open Mic @ Badass Burrito, Troy. Featured performers are Alice in Chains tribute band Sludge Factory (playing acoustic) and comedian Chris Schewe. 8pm. FREE.