9/1/15: Today’s Top Tips: Tuesday

MUSIC: Keith Pray’s Big Soul Ensemble @ the Van Dyck, Schenectady, 21st century big band music. 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Counting Crows @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs. In support of their latest album Somewhere Under Wonderland. With Citizen Cope and Hollis Brown. 7pm.

MUSIC: The Off Track Band @ the Parting Glass, Saratoga Springs. John & Orion Kribs and friends wrap up their weekly racing season residency with special guests. 8pm.

MUSIC: The Silver Arrow Band @ the Parish Public House, Albany. 8pm. FREE.

READING/PERFORMANCE: The Nitty Gritty Poetry Slam @ the Low Beat, Albany. Kickin’ off season five… 7pm sign-up; 7:30pm open mic hosted by Kevin Peterson; 8pm slam hosted by Thom Francis. $5; $3 students.

MUSIC: Donny “Elvis” Romines @ Brunswick Family Community Center Lawn, Troy. The Elvis tribute artist wraps up the free Brunswick concert series. 6:30pm. FREE. GO HERE for more info…

OPEN MIC: Open Mic with Cameron & Ryder @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. 6pm sign-up; 7pm show. FREE.