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ALBANY — There’s exciting news for local music fans: Nippertown, WAMC and WEXT are teaming to launch “Live and Local at The Linda,” a new monthly concert series with a…

TROY - Fresh off the release of History Books, the first record in nine (!) years from the newly reunited Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon will bring a rare solo performance to…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Returning to the regionally acclaimed Caffe Lena stage on October 28th is Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band. Reese and his fluid collective of…

Renowned comedian Pete Davidson, celebrated for his candid humor on "Saturday Night Live," will take the stage at The Egg in just ten days.Having established himself…

HUDSON FALLS - On October 28th, The Strand Theatre will celebrate the lore of James Bond with a special ball/concert. Featuring tons of great music from the entire catalog of…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Space Bacon?!? Sign us up! The NYC-based quartet comes to Putnam Place on October 20th with a repertoire and live show as eclectic and captivating as their…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On October 15, Caffe Lena will be bringing the sounds of New Orleans to its stage, as it hosts Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs! The band is gon’ funk you…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On October 13, Putnam Place is set to host a great night of jam and funk, featuring headliner, Yam Yam. Kicking the night off is local band, Hilltop. Come…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to the Caffe Lena stage on October 12 is the Lilli Lewis Trio. The progressive, provocative, folk rock diva is a powerhouse of raw, soulful emotion…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Starting on Sept. 29th, singer/songwriter, Vienna Teng, is set to grace the Caffe Lena stage with her undeniable talent for three consecutive nights! Teng,…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Sept. 27th, pianist and singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski will celebrate the release of her latest album, The Saratoga Sessions EP, with a special…

ALBANY - The Linda is ready to kick off the Fall concert season this weekend by hosting two local groups adept in pop-rock wizardry, E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley, on…

TROY - Three-time Grammy award-winning musician Bill Miller of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, will return to his ancestral homeland at Freedom Square as The…

This Saturday, the city of Troy is set to paint the town green with three vibrant Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Featuring Irish cuisine, tantalizing beverages,…

TROY - On September 29th, a Grammy Award winner graces the 518! The Troy Music Hall is proud to welcome Macy Gray, currently on tour with her new band, The California Jet…

TROY - Returning to Troy Music Hall on Sept. 30th is Ben Folds! The artist has spent decades forging a multi-faceted career, with jaw-dropping performances, and compelling…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to SPAC on August 24th is country star Eric Church. Building an impressive career rife with accolades, this will surely make for an entertaining…

ALBANY - On Aug. 25th, Delaney is set to perform at the Fuze Box. The Capital Region native artist will return to deliver what is sure to be a stunning performance. Currently…

Clear your schedules and gear up for an exhilarating afternoon filled with festivity and community bonding! Today, from Noon to 4 p.m., Clinton Avenue near the Palace Theatre…

John Oates, from the iconic duo Hall & Oates, is gearing up for a special concert. Why's it special? It's all for a fantastic cause! On September 8, he'll be performing…

Gili Melamed-Lev, the talented pianist and co-founder of Jazz and Classics for Change, once said, "Every time we put a program together, it's a new adventure." She's always…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Performing two sets of fantastic music at the historic Caffe Lena stage on Aug. 26th is venerated vocalist Catherine Russell. With a voice that…

DELMAR - Making their directorial debut, twins Heather and Hunter Frederick are currently in the process of developing their light-heart comedy: Wherever we go. The creative…

ALBANY - On Aug. 19th, In This Moment and Motionless in White are set to take the stage at MVP Arena, as part of their Dark Horizon Tour. Supporting them on the tour are Fit…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Aug. 19th, Putnam Place is set to host a free, live rock show. Featuring the band Tand, this will make for an entertaining night of music, as audiences…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Aug. 18th, Putnam Place is welcoming audiences to come back in time and celebrate the thrilling era of 1980's glam rock with a performance by Mullett!…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to the Caffe Lena stage on Aug. 17th is Miko Marks & The Resurrectors. A must-see artist, Marks, and her band are paving the way in the country…

ALBANY - Taking the stage at The Egg on September 17th is enigmatic performer Grace Potter. Blending her soulful voice with genres of blues, rock, and much more, Potter…

TROY — The community-oriented dance, music, and arts festival hosted by Troy Dance Factory is slated to return again on Aug. 13 at Troy’s Riverfront Park amphitheater. Full…

ALBANY - On Aug. 13th, Empire Live is all set to host an intense night of progressive metal and rock. Featuring a performance by Ukrainian quartet Jinjer, and an opening set…

ALBANY - Coming to the Palace Theatre on Aug. 17th is country phenomenon, Lee Brice. The country music star has forged quite the impressive career, racking up billions of…

COHOES - Coming to the historic Cohoes Music Hall on Aug. 18th is Maddie Poppe. Since winning American Idol in Season 16, Poppe has forged a career entertaining audiences…

HUDSON FALLS - On Aug. 18th, The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls is hosting two dynamite players of rock: Yngwie Malmsteen and Glenn Hughes. The former will be performing his…

ALBANY - On Aug. 11th, Lark Hall brings New Orleans jazz to its audiences with Sunny Side! Also performing that night is Sweet Megg. Starting this entertaining evening off is…

HUDSON FALLS - On Aug. 10th, The Strand Theatre proudly welcomes its audience to Tim Rodrigue and Norm Allen! Blending blues, rock, and country genres together, this event…

ALBANY - On Aug. 11th, singer-songwriter Kyshona will be bringing her show to The Linda. With the successful release of her debut record, Listen, Kyshona blends a multitude…

COHOES - After their sold-out show last summer, Cohoes native Gretchen Gustafson and her incredible all-90’s band, White Ford Bronco, returns to the historic Cohoes Music…

TROY - Closing out the 2023 season of Troy's Rockin' on the River series, Skeeter Creek will be performing. Opening for them that night are Nick & Liam.Skeeter…

Iconic indie rock bands Pixies and Modest Mouse are set to electrify Joe's Field at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26, marking the climactic close to the Pixies' 2023 North American journey,…

In anticipation of the Mile of Music Festival in Wisconsin, where the Capital Region music scene is well represented by a talented contingent of bands, some of the players…

HUDSON FALLS - Up next in Strand Theatre's roster of impressive concerts, is the one-and-only Don Felder! Coming to the theatre on Aug. 6th, the rock and roll all-star is…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Aug. 5th, legendary singer/songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist Holly Near is set to perform at Caffe Lena. The artist continues to inspire and…

ALBANY - Coming to The Linda on Aug. 4th is David Wax Museum. Celebrating the release of their DIY record, Euphoric Ouroboric, the quirky husband-wife duo, is currently on…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On July 30th, singer-songwriter Reed Foehl is set to take the stage at the historic Caffe Lena. The enigmatic Grammy-nominated musician is touring in…

Get your dancing shoes ready, music lovers, because New York is about to throw the ultimate hip-hop party! Governor Kathy Hochul announced the I LOVE NY Summer of Hip-Hop, a…

Twenty years ago, the band knotworking released their third and final album, The Garden Below.  The local roots rock folksters will reunite to celebrate with an anniversary…

If you talk to a local musician about the Capital Region music scene, chances are you’ll hear about how unique the collective experience is compared with larger markets for…

“I think anyone who has come to see a full Carriage House Band show knows we’ve got a pretty broad body of work already, but I felt like it was time to share that in a…

TROY - Performing as part of Troy Music Hall's Summer Square Concert series, Julia Alsarraf is set to appear on July 29th. The indie singer-songwriter will be performing in…

SCHENECTADY - A collection of 17 local artists is set to perform at Music Haven as Nipperfest Music and Arts Festival kicks off for a second year on Saturday, July 22, from…

ALBANY - On July 27th, Albany's Alive at Five series will celebrate its Hip-Hop Night! Featured performers for this free, family-friendly event at Jennings Landing are Rakim,…

7/21. Nippertown Staff.SARATOGA SPRINGS - On July 28th, SPAC is set to host Gov't Mule as the band navigates through their tribute to legendary prog-rock band, Pink…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Bringing their flavor of reggae-rock with punk aesthetics, Ballyhoo! is set to take the stage at Putnam Place on July 26th. Opening for them that night is…

TROY - Continuing this year's Rockin' on the River series, Conehead Buddha is set to take the stage at the Riverfront Park on July 26th. Audiences for this free,…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Renowned blues artist Rory Block performs at Caffe Lena on July 28th. Acclaimed by fans and heavyweights of the genre alike, Block delivers a show that…

ALBANY - Coming to The Egg on July 24th is singer/songwriter Aimee Mann. With a career that's spanned four decades, Mann continues to promise an entertaining night out for…

ROCK CITY FALLS - Coming to The Mansion of Saratoga on July 27th is singer Elizabeth Ward Land. Using her dynamic and powerful voice, Land is bringing an evening of Linda…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to the historic Caffe Lena stage on July 23rd is venerated singer-songwriter, Tom Chapin. Showing no signs of slowing down, Chapin continues to…

LAKE GEORGE - Summer ain't the only festival szn - that's right! Presented by Mirth Films, the second annual Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival will be held Columbus…

ALBANY - Coming to Lark Hall on July 23rd is folk artist and poet, Willi Carlisle. Carlisle, with his take on folk music, entertains audiences night after night.…

HUDSON FALLS - Hosting what is billed as a Rootsenanny, on July 21st, The Strand Theatre is set to feature three incredible acts. Led by Sugar & The Tree, the night will…

GALWAY - On July 19th, The Cock 'n Bull welcomes Time Sawyer back to perform on their patio. Audiences are warmly welcomed to come out for what is sure to be an entertaining…

ALBANY - July 21st, Lark Hall is set to host enigmatic singer-songwriter Joe Samba. Blending genres of reggae and rock 'n' roll, Samba's music and energy appeals to a wide…

The Adirondack Independent Music Festival has announced that it will be back at the Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George for three nights over Labor Day…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Celebrating unity with a healthy dose of fantastic musicianship, Mazel Tov Cocktail Party! will take the stage at Caffe Lena on July 16th. Blending a…

ALBANY - Themed as a Classic Rock Night, Albany's Alive at Five Series continues July 13th with a performance by Sweet. Opening for them that night is local blues rock band,…

ROCK CITY FALLS - On July 13th, The Mansion of Saratoga welcomes its patrons to join them for their event, Stella Katherine Cole Has Standards! Covering terrific jazz…

GALWAY - On July 13th, The Cock 'n Bull proudly welcomes The Brooklyn Holdouts to their patio stage. The funk and soul duo will surely deliver an amazingly entertaining night…

TROY - Continuing the Rockin' on the River series, the city of Troy is set to host Legacy. The free, family-friendly event at Riverfront Park will surely make for an…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On July 12th, Universal Preservation Hall will host the second event in their new Women Aren’t Funny Comedy Series! The once-a-month series presents…

Glens Falls Symphony is delighted to present its annual Summer Pops Concert on Monday, July 3rd, starting at 7:30 PM at Crandall Park. This popular Independence Day family…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Bringing their hot and spicy take on traditional Creole music to Caffe Lena on July 12th is Steve Piley And The Mamou Playboys. The venerated…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to SPAC on July 8th is Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. The former lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Oasis and his band - currently touring…

TROY - On July 8th, Troy Music Hall will host Dust Bowl Faeries as part of the venue's Summer Square Series. The band, with their unique blend of genres, couple their act…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On July 7th, Putnam Place excitedly welcomes concertgoers to come over as they host a special after-party, celebrating Goose's performance at SPAC. The…

ALBANY - Reuniting for a fantastic night of groove and funk, Space Carnival are slated to appear at Lark Hall on July 6th. Opening for them that night is DJ SM Ink.…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to the renowned Caffe Lena on July 6th is Folkfaces. The genre-bending band, with their unique incorporations of jazz, folk, blues, and punk ethos,…

On Saturday, July 1, at The Hangar on the Hudson, the local DIY music collective Built4BBQ presents its seventh somewhat annual Star Spangled Bonanza, featuring the best rock…

Farming Man Fest is returning to Indian Ladder Farms on Saturday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., for its ninth year of celebrating New York's breweries and the brewing…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Helping to kick off the July Fourth weekend, Putnam Place will be hosting an event of fantastic music on July 3rd, featuring Midnight North and Kat Wright.…

ALBANY - Coming to the Palace Theatre on June 29th, is The Australian Pink Floyd Show! Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the original band, this tribute act not only…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Performing at the famed Caffe Lena on June 29th is singer-songwriter Angelina Valente. Valente’s style strips music down to its bare bones with a sound…

TROY - On June 28th, Rockin' on the River series kicks off its season with a performance by The Grateful Dead tribute band Neon Avenue. Opening that night are Kristian…

ALBANY - On June 28th, Laura Jane Grace is set to take the stage at Empire Underground. The punk-rocker is sure to deliver a compelling performance, continuing to tour in…

Get ready for the first Make Music Albany event! It's a mix of exciting and free musical performances that will take place on Wednesday, June 21. Make Music Albany is part of…

COHOES - Appearing at the historic Cohoes Music Hall on June 23rd is Broken Arrow! The band, paying homage to Neil Young and his music, is bound to deliver a fantastic night…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Coming to Universal Preservation Hall on June 23rd is Ranky Tanky. The band, dedicated to preserving and promoting their culture, is sure to deliver a…

HUDSON FALLS - Legendary guitarist, Martin Barre, is set to return to The Strand Theatre on June 23rd. Barre, who rose to fame as lead guitarist in perhaps one of the…

ALBANY – Continuing the concert series, Albany's Alive at Five is all set for its third show! Audiences are warmly welcomed to come out and enjoy the free, family-friendly…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On the eve of the Jazz Fest held at SPAC, June 23rd, Caffe Lena is set to host two amazing jazz musicians, John Clayton and Houston Person. Celebrating an…

ROCK CITY FALLS - Performing at The Mansion of Saratoga on June 22nd is BRANDEN & JAMES. For this performance, the vocal-cello duo will be joined by Effie Passero.…

ALBANY - On June 22nd, The Bacon Brothers will be performing at The Egg! Known for their love of several genres, the duo is bound to deliver a fantastically entertaining…

ALBANY - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nellie McKay, is set to take the stage at The Linda on June 22nd. An activist, as well as a performer, McKay delivers…

Get ready to celebrate freedom and creativity at Albany's highly anticipated freedom festival! Taking place on Saturday, June 17, from noon to 5:00 PM, this lively event will…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - On June 22nd, The Quebe Sisters are set to appear at the historic venue, Caffe Lena. The Progressive Western Swing band and siblings combine old sounds…

GREAT BARRINGTON – While a teenager living in Israel, Anat Cohen was a student of classical music.  But her two older brothers, saxophonist Yuval, and trumpeter Avishai, were…

ALBANY - On June 18th, the annual Dad Fest will be taking place in Albany's Washington Park! This free, family-friendly event is dedicated to celebrating fantastic fathers,…

GLOVERSVILLE - Coming to Dorn Space on June 17th is Marty Wendell. A veteran of the music biz, Wendell has taken his career - one that spans over five decades - crafting an…

GALWAY - Coming to perform at The Cock 'n Bull on June 16th is Carolyn Shapiro. Well known in the area for her style of banjo playing, along with her well-crafted folk songs,…

ALBANY - Continuing Albany's summer Alive at Five Concert Series on June 15th is a concert performed by Mihali and Side B! Showcasing a diverse lineup of big names,…