Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (July 17, 2022)

Best bet: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas / The Brass Machine @ Music Haven, Schenectady.

Louisiana Music Hall of Famer Nathan Williams squeezes out a zydeco dance party from his accordion wherever he goes. The Brass Machine will kick things off with a second line. (7:00)

Other Featured Events

• “Troy River Festival” @ River Street, Troy. (11:00 am)
• “Capital Region Blues Network Northeast Blues Challenge ‘22” @ The Linda, Albany. (2:00)
• The Mammals @ Egremont Barn, South Egremont. (3:00)
• Donna Tritico Band @ Riverside Park, Coxsackie. (6:00)
• Chicago / Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
• The Steel Wheels @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7:00)
• Watch Reggie Run @ Freedom Park, Scotia. (7:00)

For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Email us at [email protected].