Best Bet: Darlingside / Field Guide @ Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Indie folk group Darlingside has a long history of lush, layered!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Keller Williams @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Sure the Jonas Brothers are in Albany and the Ramble is happening in Woodstock, but have you ever!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Heard @ Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8-10 p.m.“You can’t really get away from the emotional and physical experience of the transition to the!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Beach Boys @ Proctors Theatre, 432 State St., Schenectady, 3 p.m.The Beach Boys, led by Mike Love, are an iconic American rock band known for their!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Eggy / Funky Dawgz Brass Band @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Eggy is the fresh but familiar sound you crave. Eggy’s rich harmonies!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ The Egg, Agency Building 1 S Mall Arterial, Albany, 7:30-10 p.m.Marty Stuart and The Superlatives, a!-->!-->!-->…
The "Unsigned 518" podcast has developed into a platform for collaboration and song exposure for musicians in the Capital Region. Since host Andy Scullin is not only a local!-->…
Best Bet: Brian Fallon @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.Brian Fallon, formerly of The Gaslight Anthem, embraces his new phase post-40 with!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Song City @ The Ruck, 104 Third St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.The premiere singer/songwriter showcase in the region is tonight in Troy. Song City's musicians for the!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Great Lake Swimmers / Christian Lopez @ The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany, 8 - 10 p.m.Great Lake Swimmers, led by Tony Dekker,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Bobby Lees / Ghost Prom / Robin the Hammer @ Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 8 p.m.- Nov. 13, 12 a.m.Here’s the deal. The Bobby Lees are going on!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: TrueSongs 2023: Lyrics of Life @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Unveil the profound narratives of life at TrueSongs 2023! This unique!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Tank and the Bangas @ Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.Tank and The Bangas, hailing from the soulful city of New Orleans,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Live @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.Best known for their 1994 album "Throwing Copper," they achieved worldwide success with!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Rod Wave / Ari Lennox / Toosii / Eelmatic @ MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany, 8 p.m.- Nov. 8, 12 a.m.Rod Wave is on tour in support of his fifth studio album,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Luxury Skin / Architrave / A Cave in Bloom @ Desperate Annies, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.Monday night means Saratoga Springs and Super Dark has a!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Mike & Ruthy @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar are a harmony duo with a celebrated catalog of traditional!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: John Mulaney @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7 p.m-10:15 p.mJohn Mulaney live, where his razor-sharp wit cuts through the mundane to!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Head And The Heart / Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.The Head and the Heart, a Seattle!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Jordan Tice / Reed Foehl @ The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, 5342 Parkis Mills Road, Galway, 7-11 p.m.Jordan Tice is a singer/songwriter who combines witty musings!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.Yes, that’s Pigs x7 because sometimes x6 isn’t enough. Britian's stoner metal vibe!-->!-->!-->…
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp announces the extension of his celebrated tour, "Live and In Person 2024," bringing his storied catalog of heartland rock to fans!-->…
Best Bet: Sinking Season / Friend Hospital / ShortWave RadioBand / Under the Den / ERIE @ Pauly's Hotel, 337 Central Ave., Albany, 6:30-10:30 p.m.Sinking Season is an!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Wood Brothers / Maya de Vitry @ Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 7-10 p.m.The Wood Brothers are proof that one plus one often equals more than two.!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: 50 Years of Hip Hop @ Troy Music Hall, 7:30 - 10 p.m.50 Years of Hip Hop will highlight the rich history of Hip Hop with both classic tracks and original songs!-->!-->!-->…
My Morning Jacket's concert at Albany's historic Palace Theatre was a wonderful night of pure musical magic. Although the crowd was initially thin, it progressively grew as!-->…
Best Bet: Jive Hive Live Halloween Spooktacular (Preview Screening) @ Whiskey Pickle, 409 Fulton St., Troy, 8-10 p.m.This one is all about local music and local!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: My Morning Jacket / Madi Diaz @ Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 26, 12 a.m.It’s only Wednesday, and My Morning Jacket, Bad!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: We Came as Romans / Emmure / Bodysnatcher / Archetypes Collide @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6-10 p.m.Classic Upstate Concert Hall lineup, but at the!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ The Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 7 p.m.Hey, all you creatures of the night, The Kids of Albany are back for!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Leslie Mendelson / Marco Benevento: STOP Woodstock National Benefit Concert @ Colony, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 7-11 p.m.This benefit concert features!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Jayhawks / Freedy Johnston @ Swyer Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.The Jayhawks, an American band, blend country!-->!-->!-->…
In an effort to address the unique healthcare needs of the Capital Region’s creative community, Saratoga Hospital, in partnership with Caffè Lena, Sight & Sound Vision!-->…
Best Bet: Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure @ The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Clare Maloney is one of the most distinctive, powerful and!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Andy Grammer / Patrick Martin @ The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 8-10 p.m.Andy Grammer, an eloquent storyteller through music, melds pop, soul, and folksy!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Bob Mould Solo Electric /Jason Narducy @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8-11 p.m.Bob Mould, an icon in the alternative rock scene, seamlessly melds!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Alluvial @ Empire Underground, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Alluvial, with its intricate, heavy instrumentals and profound melodies, presents a masterful!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30-11:30 p.m.Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs infuse vibrant New Orleans energy!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Barns Courtney / The Ramona Flowers @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Barns Courtney effortlessly blends raspy vocals with indie-blues!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Quiet Riot / Tora Tora @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 7:30-11 p.m.Metal Health was released 40 years ago (March 1983), and has the distinction of!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Kitchen Dwellers @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 7-11 p.m.Kitchen Dwellers, an American bluegrass band formed in 2010 in Bozeman, Montana, fuse!-->!-->!-->…
Averill Park High School has introduced an electrifying elective that is not only making the students tap their feet but also immersing them in a rich, rhythmic history.!-->…
Best Bet: Monuments Ft. VRSTY / For the Fallen Dreams @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6-10 p.m.Monuments originate from the UK and blend djent riffs with melodic,!-->!-->!-->…
For those treading along the eclectic edges of the music industry, the distinctive voice of Ryder Cooper is unmistakably powerful, weaving dark tales and melancholy ballads!-->…
Crafting melodies and instrumentation—often birthed on an acoustic guitar—stands as the initial, integral step in Plummer's songwriting journey. He shared, “Always the melody!-->…
Best Bet: Steve Hackett @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7:30-11:30 p.m.Renowned British guitarist and composer gained fame as Genesis' lead!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Family Tree (& Super 400 Video Premiere) @ Putnam Place, 63 Putnam St., Saratoga Springs, 7-10 p.m.Get to Putnam Place at 7 for the premiere of Super 400’s!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Motet w/ Yam Yam @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany 8 p.m.- Oct. 9, 12 a.m.The Motet bridges the gap between retro-funk and innovative grooves, offering!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Jake Shimabukuro @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 8 p.m.- Oct. 8, 12 a.m.Through deft fingers and heartfelt melodies, he transforms the!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Nippertown’s Hoppin’ Howl-ween @ Downtown Albany, Albany, 5-7:30 p.m.Where else can you find 5 great local performers and check out over 10 pieces of local art…!-->!-->!-->…
In the heart of Albany, a transformative space known as the Jive Hive hums with the vibrant echoes of passionate music-making, telling a story of communal creativity and!-->…
Best Bet: Dirty Honey / 2096 @ Live Music, Frog Alley Brewing, 108 State St., Schenectady, 6-9 p.m.Coming back home to Schenectady after opening the Guns ‘n Roses summer!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Ana Popovic @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 8-10 p.m.Ana Popovic, the Serbian blues guitar virtuoso, elegantly melds fiery performances with!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers / Rebirth Brass Band @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7:30-10 p.m.Feel the energy as renowned!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: PONS / G.O.L.E.M. / CPS @ Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.PONS is two drummers and no bassist. That’s right, Pons is a!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: RuPaul's Drag Race Night of the Living Drag @ The Palace Theatre Albany, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.There is no better way to get in the Halloween spirit,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Vienna Teng @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.- Oct. 1, 12 a.m.Vienna Teng is a musical gem blending pop, folk, and classical into something!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Hand Habits @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 5-9 p.m. / 9 p.m.- Sept. 30, 1 a.m.Returning to their 518 roots, Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy will mesmerize Troy at No Fun!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Yelawolf / Caskey @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 6:30–11 p.m.Yelawolf, the relentless southern rapper who mixes hip-hop, country, rock, and blues,!-->!-->!-->…
The Saratoga New Year’s Fest, spanning Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, is anticipated to be the grandest New Year's celebration north of Times Square, promising an uninterrupted weekend!-->…
Best Bet: Cassandra Kubinski @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Dig piano-driven tunes with a soulful swirl? Get into Cassandra Kubinski’s vibe. Think!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Pat Metheny @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy, 7:30 - 11:30 p..m.Metheny's versatility on any instrument is practically unparalleled. He has!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Safety Meeting / Gusto / Small Ghosts @ Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8-11 p.m.A triple threat on a Monday almost seems unfair.!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Kidd G / Graham Barham @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 8 p.m.From humble small-town (pop. 1,130) beginnings to chart-topping hits, Kidd G fuses classic!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: FreshGrass Music Festival @ MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Way, N. Adams, 11 a.m.- Sept. 24, 2a.m.Witness Dropkick Murphy's acoustic magic, revel in Mountain Grass!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The E-Block / Fungkshui @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8-11 p.m."The E-Block’s artistic tapestry is woven with a rich spectrum of influences.!-->!-->!-->…
In the vibrant tapestry of the Capital Region's music scene, Mike Kelley has been an undeniable thread for over 40 years. From his early days with the iconic band, The!-->…
Best Bet: Ryan Leddick @ Nine Pin Cider Works, 929 Broadway, Albany, 5-9 p.m.Soulful, rhythmic folk-rock from Troy's Ryan Leddick mesmerizes listeners with his haunting!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Bully / Wombo @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.–12 a.m.Be prepared for a transformative journey through the raw emotions of Bully's latest release,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: James McMurtry / BettySoo @ Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m.Prepare for a lyrical journey into the heartland of storytelling. James McMurtry,!-->!-->!-->…
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Renowned singer-songwriter and passionate climate action advocate Vienna Teng is set to embark on a unique, multifaceted journey to Saratoga Springs at the!-->…
Best Bet: Boris + Melvins / mr.phylzzz @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 7-11 p.m.Boris and Melvins are joining forces for a mind-bending concert experience that!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Grace Potter / Cris Jacobs @ Hart Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 7-11 p.m.Grace Potter’s unmistakable blend of unbridled rock ‘n’ roll is set!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: PearlPalooza 2023 @ PearlPalooza, S Pearl Street, Albany, 12-5 p.m.Fishbone, the legendary Los Angeles ska-funk band, is headlining this year's event, promising!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Outlaw Music Festival @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, 5-9 p.m.The Outlaw Music Festival is back at SPAC, headlined!-->!-->!-->…
Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) is set to elevate its cultural offerings for the 2023-2024 season, featuring a diverse and impressive lineup of artists and performances.!-->…
In a bittersweet turn of events, one of the Hudson Valley's most iconic music venues, The Chance Theater, is set to close its doors. With a rich history dating back to 1912,!-->…
Rolling into town this Sunday, Grace Potter's unmistakable blend of unbridled rock 'n' roll is set to leave an indelible mark on Albany's iconic Egg Performing Arts Center.!-->…
Best Bet: Ne-Yo / Mario / Pleasure P @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Ave. Of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 7-11 p.m.Ne-Yo emerged as a prolific R&B and pop!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Yonder Mountain String Band: Hops & Harvest 2023 @ Empire State Plaza, South Albany, 5-9 p.m.Nothing says welcome to fall quite like the Hops & Harvest!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Night Beats / Moonwalks / The Abyssmals @ No Fun, 275 River St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.This should be a mesmerizing evening in Troy. Let Danny Lee Blackwell's!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Misty Blues: Odetta Tribute @ The Linda, 339 Central Ave., Albany (8 p.m.)Gina Coleman, lead singer of Misty Blues, was deeply inspired by her 1990s encounter!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: The Kingston Trio @ Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs (7:30 p.m.)Transport yourself back in time as the illustrious harmonies of!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Albany Jazz Festival @ Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Rensselaer (12 p.m.)For 20 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Eastbound Throwdown @ Irwin Family Farm, 33 Irwin Road, Salem (12 p.m.)Eastbound Throwdown 2023 promises to be another packed weekend of live outdoor music and!-->!-->!-->…
From Albany's music scene to the pulsating heart of Nashville's Bluebird Café and back home again to The Ruck in Troy, Scott Womer's journey is a testament to the!-->…
Best Bet: Sir Chloe @ Empire Live, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany (7 pm)Lead singer Dana Foote is an impressive multi-instrumentalist skilled in guitar, piano, mandolin,!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: D.R.I. @ Empire Underground, Albany. (7 pm)Have you caught D.R.I. live yet? It's something else. They've got this raw electricity, blending hardcore punk and!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Sound+Vision: Rock ‘n’ Roll High School @ The Linda, Albany. (Postponed)As schools in Upstate New York gear up for a fresh year, let's throw it back to the!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Family Tree > Sly Fox’s Open Mic Jam @ Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs. (7 pm)Track season is (finally) over, and we are ready to send our kids back to!-->!-->!-->…
Best Bet: Sawyer Fredericks @ Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs. (7 pm)Sawyer Fredericks, the soulful voice that captured hearts on 'The Voice', graces the iconic Caffe Lena!-->!-->!-->…
The heart of the 1980s pulsated through SPAC last night as over 20,000 rock enthusiasts, primarily clad in black tees, blue jeans, and more bandanas than I've seen in a!-->…
Best Bet: Adirondack Independence Music Festival @ Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. (12 pm)The 8th Adirondack Independent Music Festival at Lake George's Charles R.!-->!-->!-->…
If you are looking to see some great music this Labor Day Weekend, the Adirondack Independent Music Festival is the place to be! Returning for its 8th year, the!-->…
Best Bet: Guns n’ Roses / Dirty Honey @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs. (6 pm)Guns N' Roses is one of the most iconic rock bands in history, and have!-->!-->!-->…
Marc LaBelle is originally from Niskayuna, but on Friday night, you can catch him on stage at SPAC opening for 1980s rock band Guns N’ Roses.LaBelle’s band Dirty Honey is!-->!-->!-->…