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1 event,
Ecce Shnak / Stimmerman / Rabid Children
Ecce Shnak / Stimmerman / Rabid Children
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Ecce Shnak (NYC art rock), Stimmerman (NYC post-punk/art rock) and Rabid Children (Troy noise rock/pysch/power-pop). FREE.
1 event,
From Ashes to New (w/ Point North, Ekoh, Phix, Elijah)
From Ashes to New (w/ Point North, Ekoh, Phix, Elijah)
From Ashes to New headline Empire Live with special guests Point North, Ekoh, Phix, and Elijah.
4 events,
408 (w/ Silly Goose, Telltale, Definitely Maybe)
408 (w/ Silly Goose, Telltale, Definitely Maybe)
Orlando, FL alt-punks 408 headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Silly Goose, Telltale, and Definitely, Maybe.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
Chastity – Trilogy Tour (w/ Senior Living & The Grand Mals)
Chastity – Trilogy Tour (w/ Senior Living & The Grand Mals)
Chastity performs live at No Fun in Troy as part of the Trilogy Tour, featuring three albums in 66.6 minutes, performed live to synced films. With guests Senior Living and The Grand Mals opening.
3 events,
Hammerfall
Hammerfall
Gothenburg, Sweden power metallers Hammerfall bring the shred and screams to Empire Underground in Albany.
Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb – In Conversation and Song
Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb – In Conversation and Song
Grammy-winning singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb co-headline Universal Preservation Hall in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY.
L’Rain (w/ Armbruster & Vireo)
L’Rain (w/ Armbruster & Vireo)
L'Rain performs live at No Fun in Troy. With special guests Armbruster and Vireo opening the night.
10 events,
Moon Boot Lover w/ Chris Cross Revelation (feat. Members of Conehead Buddha)
Moon Boot Lover delivers a rock, funk and soul, with dynamic versatility and range, from high-energy grooves to heartfelt ballads.
The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie (Performing Give Up & Transatlanticism) (w/ Slow Pulp)
The Postal Service & Death Cab For Cutie (Performing Give Up & Transatlanticism) (w/ Slow Pulp)
Indie rock titans The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie play MVP Arena amid their 20th anniv. co-headline Give Up Transatlanticism tour.
Here Come The Mummies
Here Come The Mummies
Here Come the Mummies is an eight-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa).
Dust Bowl Faeries & Novus Cantus – Live & Local at the Linda
Dust Bowl Faeries & Novus Cantus – Live & Local at the Linda
Dust Bowl Faeries and Novus Cantus perform as part of the Live & Local at the Linda concert series at The Linda in Albany.
14 events,
Gates To Hell (w/ Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, Concrete)
Gates To Hell (w/ Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, Concrete)
Louisville, KY deathcore outfit Gates To Hell headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, with guests Vomit Forth, Corpse Pile, and Concrete.
Plush (w/ Deveria & Anacortez)
Plush (w/ Deveria & Anacortez)
All-female hard rock outfit Plush -- led by 518-bred frontwoman Moriah Formica -- headline Empire Live in Albany. With special guests Deveria and Anacortez.
The Slackers (w/ Some Ska Band & The Jagaloons)
The Slackers (w/ Some Ska Band & The Jagaloons)
NYC ska/reggae/soul legends The Slackers headline Lark Hall in Albany, NY. With special guests Some Ska Band and The Jagaloons opening.
5 events,
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Hang out with fellow punks from the 518 at the Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market, a free all-ages event at Empire Live in Albany.
Enterprise Earth (w/ Inferi, Crown Magnetar, Tracheotomy)
Enterprise Earth (w/ Inferi, Crown Magnetar, Tracheotomy)
Spokane, WA deathcore band Enterprise Earth headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, with special guests Inferi, Crown Magnetar, and Tracheotomy.
The Garcia Project (w/ Acoustically Speaking)
The Garcia Project (w/ Acoustically Speaking)
The Garcia Project ’s performances are based on actual set lists performed by The Jerry Garcia Band live in concert from 1976 to 1995.
2 events,
The Let Downs (w/ Unintelligents & Dionysus Effect)
The Let Downs (w/ Unintelligents & Dionysus Effect)
This week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by The Let Downs (Saratoga skate punk), Unintelligents (Saratoga hardcore punk) and Dionysus Effect (Albany alt psych). FREE.
Duffy X Uhlmann (w/ Blue Ranger & Landfill Band)
Duffy X Uhlmann (w/ Blue Ranger & Landfill Band)
No Fun Presents Duffy X Uhlmann, with special guests Blue Ranger and Landfill Band. Vibe: Experimental / Instrumental / Indie / Ambient.
3 events,
Black Veil Brides – Bleeders Tour 2024 (w/ Creeper, Dark Divine, Ghostkid)
Black Veil Brides – Bleeders Tour 2024 (w/ Creeper, Dark Divine, Ghostkid)
Hollywood goth-emo outfit Black Veil Brides headline Empire Live amid their Bleeders Tour 2024, with guests Creeper, Dark Divine and Ghostkid.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
Bohemian Rhapsody – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biopic on the life of Freddie Mercury of Queen, from the band's formation to their 1985 Live Aid performance.
SIX – The Musical
SIX – The Musical
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power!
4 events,
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
The Last Match – A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience
The Last Match – A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience
The Last Match isn't just another show; it's a heartfelt homage to the art and passion of professional wrestling, crafted by devoted fans.
SIX – The Musical
SIX – The Musical
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power!
6 events,
Donnie Vie’s Enuff Z-Nuff (w/ John Warchol)
Donnie Vie’s Enuff Z-Nuff (w/ John Warchol)
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Donnie Vie performs hits from the Enuff Z-Nuff catalog and more, at Ophelia's on Broadway in Albany, NY.
Chastity Belt
Chastity Belt
Chastity Belt perform live at Lark Hall in Albany, NY, amid the group's tour supporting Live Laugh Love, their fifth and latest studio album.
SIX – The Musical
SIX – The Musical
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power!
9 events,
Halo Bite (w/ Jealous Mind, Mall Goth, Bad Impressions)
Halo Bite (w/ Jealous Mind, Mall Goth, Bad Impressions)
No Fun presents Halo Bite with special guests Jealous Mind, Mall Goth and Bad Impressions. Vibe: Hardcore / Punk / Metal.
Born A New & Cabal (w/ Float Omen, Oakheart, Scaffold, Burn The Ships)
Born A New & Cabal (w/ Float Omen, Oakheart, Scaffold, Burn The Ships)
NJ metalcore act Born A New and and Danish deathcore outfit Born A New and Cabal co-headline Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Float Omen, Oakheart, Scaffold, and Burn The Ships.
Stella Rose
Stella Rose
Stella Rose perform the music of the Jerry Garcia Band live and acoustic at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany. FREE.
9 events,
The 76th Tulip Festival – Day 1 feat. The Front Bottoms, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Of The Atlas, More
The 76th Tulip Festival – Day 1 feat. The Front Bottoms, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Of The Atlas, More
Day 1 of the 76th Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park boasts a stellar live music lineup, featuring Prince Daddy & The Hyena and The Front Bottoms.
All Out War (w/ Crimson Mask, Pyrexia, Alloy Reign, Sickbay)
All Out War (w/ Crimson Mask, Pyrexia, Alloy Reign, Sickbay)
NY metalcore vets All Out War aren’t a band looking to mellow with time; they’ve hit even higher levels of extremity, a la blackened thrash.
Kansas – 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road
Kansas – 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road
Legendary rock band Kansas performs live at The Palace Theatre in Albany amid the band's 50th Anniversary Tour.
5 events,
The 76th Tulip Festival – Day 2 feat. New York Players, Funk Evolution, Off The Record, More
The 76th Tulip Festival – Day 2 feat. New York Players, Funk Evolution, Off The Record, More
Day 2 of the 76th Tulip Festival in Albany's Washington Park boasts live music featuring New York Players, Funk Evolution and more. FREE
Tulip Fest Afterparty – Angelo Moore of Fishbone (w/ Butter Brain & Grief Group)
Tulip Fest Afterparty – Angelo Moore of Fishbone (w/ Butter Brain & Grief Group)
Angelo Moore of Fishbone fame performs live at the Fuze Box in Albany NY for a special Tulip Fest afterparty, w/ Butter Brain and Grief Group.
SIX – The Musical
SIX – The Musical
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power!
1 event,
Gusto / The Errorists / Lemon Law
Gusto / The Errorists / Lemon Law
518 garage punks Gusto headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs. With special guests The Errorists and Lemon Law opening the evening.
1 event,
Levitation Room (w/ Stroma, Bob Forget)
Levitation Room (w/ Stroma, Bob Forget)
No Fun in Troy presents Levitation Room, with special guests Stroma and Bob Forget. Vibe: Psych Rock / Garage Rock / Space Rock.
4 events,
High On Fire – North American Tour 2024 (w/ Zeta, High Command)
High On Fire – North American Tour 2024 (w/ Zeta, High Command)
Oakland, CA doom metal legends High On Fire roll into Albany's Empire Live for a stop on their North American Tour 2024. With special guests Zeta and High Command.
JER (w/ Insignificant Other, Pulses, Millington)
JER (w/ Insignificant Other, Pulses, Millington)
Ska, post-rock, brass emo and more collide when JER headlines Empire Underground with special guests Insignificant Other, Pulses and Millington.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
4 events,
L7 (w/ Gina Volpe of The Lunachicks)
L7 (w/ Gina Volpe of The Lunachicks)
Pivotal all-female L.A. proto-grunge band L7 perform a rare show at Empire Live in Albany, NY, that is not to be missed. With guest Gina Volpe of the Lunachicks.
Smile Empty Soul – The Rhythm of the War Drum Tour (w/ Hearts & Hand Grenades, Kamenar)
Smile Empty Soul – The Rhythm of the War Drum Tour (w/ Hearts & Hand Grenades, Kamenar)
L.A. hard rockers Smile Empty Soul bring their Rhythm of the War Drum Tour to Empire Underground Albany. With Hearts & Hand Grenades, and Kamenar.
Robinson & Rohe (w/ Kyle Morgan)
Robinson & Rohe (w/ Kyle Morgan)
The folk duo of Robinson & Rohe brings us “a portrait of togetherness and honest, defiant joy in a messy world.” -- Anaïs Mitchell
7 events,
New Vision (w/ Ptchwrk, Grape Juice, Fallen Youth)
New Vision (w/ Ptchwrk, Grape Juice, Fallen Youth)
Byrdhouse Records X Doors At 7 Presents New Vision, Ptchwrk, Grape Juice & Fallen Youth at No Fun. Vibe - Punk / Indie / Alternative.
Jocelyn & Chris (w/ Sydney Worthley) – In The Round
Jocelyn & Chris (w/ Sydney Worthley) – In The Round
Local favorites Jocelyn & Chris perform live in the round at Universal Preservation Hall. Rising 518 singer-songwriter Sydney Worthley shares the stage.
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP (w/ Cris Jacobs)
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP (w/ Cris Jacobs)
Aussie guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel performs live at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, NY. With special guest Cris Jacobs.
9 events,
From Within (w/ Hate The Adversary, Casket, Gateway, x5x1x8x)
From Within (w/ Hate The Adversary, Casket, Gateway, x5x1x8x)
From Within headline a Saturday matinee at Town & Country Skateboards in Scotia, with guests Hate The Adversary, Casket, Gateway, and x5x1x8x.
Mayflower Moonbeams feat. Hold On Honeys, Zan & The Winter Folk, Reese Fulmer
Mayflower Moonbeams feat. Hold On Honeys, Zan & The Winter Folk, Reese Fulmer
Celebrate Spring with this third installment in the Jive Hive Live Series, featuring another triple bill of incredible Capital Region musicians. This event features Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band, Zan & The Winter Folk, and Hold on Honeys.
Adirondack Vinyl Slam!
Adirondack Vinyl Slam!
Imagine a giant flea market of LPs & CDs, right in Glens Falls! Free admission, live DJs all day, great family fun. Don't miss the dig!
5 events,
20th Annual Downtown Troy River Fest
20th Annual Downtown Troy River Fest
Troy River Fest is a curated celebration of art, music, crafts, and culture for all ages, with more than 100 vendors and shops to explore.
Frozen Sun (w/ Flatwounds, 3db, Ginger Geezus)
Frozen Sun (w/ Flatwounds, 3db, Ginger Geezus)
Frozen Sun headline Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, with special guests Flatwounds, 3db, and Ginger Geezus.
Dixie Dregs – Anachronicity Tour 2024 (w/ Steve Morse Band)
Dixie Dregs – Anachronicity Tour 2024 (w/ Steve Morse Band)
The Dixie Dregs Anachronicity Tour 2024 brings legendary performers to intimate stages, for an up-close view of the band's musical proficiency and history.
3 events,
Life Cycles (w/ Grave Heist, 10-50 Nightmare, Deadweight)
Life Cycles (w/ Grave Heist, 10-50 Nightmare, Deadweight)
Life Cycles headline Empire Underground with special guests Grave Heist, 10-50 Nightmare, and Deadweight.
Judas Priest – Invincible Shield Tour (w/ Sabaton)
Judas Priest – Invincible Shield Tour (w/ Sabaton)
Heavy metal titans Judas Priest play MVP Arena on their Invincible Shield Tour 2024, with special guest Sabaton opening.
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet
Rochmon Record Club will converge live at Caffè Lena to listen to, and learn about, The Rolling Stones' 1968 album, Beggars Banquet.
4 events,
Sebastian Bach (w/ The Bites)
Sebastian Bach (w/ The Bites)
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach performs a solo show at Empire Live in Albany. With guests The Bites.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
Willi Carlisle
Willi Carlisle
The raw & spirited blend of Willi Carlisle ’s authentic folk, old-time, and Americana has roots deeply planted in traditional storytelling.
3 events,
Cassandra Kubinski
Cassandra Kubinski
Cassandra Kubinski combines the high vibes and catchy melodies of Sara Bareilles and the acoustic style of Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz.
The Avett Brothers (w/ Sierra Ferrell)
The Avett Brothers (w/ Sierra Ferrell)
Alt-country stars The Avett Brothers perform live at MVP Arena in Albany, with special guest Sierra Ferrell.
Haunted Cat – Record Release Show (w/ Inch & Tonus Maximus)
Haunted Cat – Record Release Show (w/ Inch & Tonus Maximus)
Haunted Cat play a special record release show at No Fun in Troy. With special guests Inch and Tonus Mazimus.
9 events,
Marc Ford (w/ Sly Fox and the Hustlers)
Marc Ford (w/ Sly Fox and the Hustlers)
Former Black Crowes lead guitarist Marc Ford headlines a solo gig at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, with guests Sly Fox and the Hustlers.
Smif-N-Wessun (w/ El Gant, DJ C, Nyce) – DJ Toast’s 35th Anniversary
Smif-N-Wessun (w/ El Gant, DJ C, Nyce) – DJ Toast’s 35th Anniversary
Smif-N-Wessun perform live with special guests El Gant and DJ C, Nyce at Empire Underground, for DJ Toast's 35th Anniversary party.
Emo Prom w/ Seize Atlantis, Sydney Worthley, DJ Crush Crush
Emo Prom w/ Seize Atlantis, Sydney Worthley, DJ Crush Crush
Get ready to relive your emo glory days, sing like nobody is listening and dance, dance until you fall apart at Emo Prom at The Hollow.
6 events,
Memorial Meltdown 2024
Memorial Meltdown 2024
It's a jam-band Memorial Day extravaganza on Lake George, when Mihali and Friends headline the two-day Memorial Meltdown 2024 festival.
Labretta Suede & The Motel Six (w/ Safety Meeting, Vavavoodoos)
Labretta Suede & The Motel Six (w/ Safety Meeting, Vavavoodoos)
Hey Greasy presents Labretta Suede & The Motel Six, Safety Meeting & Vavavoodoos at No Fun in Troy. Vibe: Rock 'n' Roll / Punk / Blues.
The Beach Boys (w/ Dave Mason)
The Beach Boys (w/ Dave Mason)
Legendary classic rock band The Beach Boys perform all the hits and more, live at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY. With guest Dave Mason.
5 events,
Memorial Meltdown 2024
Memorial Meltdown 2024
It's a jam-band Memorial Day extravaganza on Lake George, when Mihali and Friends headline the two-day Memorial Meltdown 2024 festival.
Keep Flying & Don’t Panic – Together Again At Last! (w/ Nick Rossi & Bongo Goldman)
Keep Flying & Don’t Panic – Together Again At Last! (w/ Nick Rossi & Bongo Goldman)
Brass emoters Keep Flying and pop-punkers Don’t Panic co-headline Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Nick Rossi and Bongo Goldman.
Smash Into Pieces – Manifest Tour (w/ Versus Me)
Smash Into Pieces – Manifest Tour (w/ Versus Me)
Swedish rockers Smash Into Pieces headline Empire Live in Albany NY amid their Manifest Tour. With special guests Versus Me opening.
1 event,
Anthill Annihilator / Zombie Giuliani / Death Cult Pharmaceutical
Anthill Annihilator / Zombie Giuliani / Death Cult Pharmaceutical
It's a hard-charging Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with live sets by Anthill Annihilator (alt rock/prog from Albany), Zombie Giuliani (true punk from Troy), and Death Cult Pharmaceutical (ADK skate punk).
0 events,
2 events,
Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase With Reese Fulmer
Lena Go Round – Songwriter Showcase With Reese Fulmer
Musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts Lena Go Round, a new monthly showcase of emerging and established songwriters from the Capital Region. Reese Fulmer guest hosts this month.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
3 events,
Little Saints – Live & Local at The Park
Little Saints – Live & Local at The Park
The Park Theater Foundation in Glens Falls NY presents Live & Local featuring genre-bending indie-folk band, Little Saints performing live.
Hellseeker Goth Nite w/ Chris Bassett
Hellseeker Goth Nite w/ Chris Bassett
Hellseeker Goth Nite with live DJs! Spinning goth, darkwave, EBM, industrial and electro. Featuring Chris Bassett.
Pandora’s Box (1929; Silent w/ Live Score by The Metamorchestra)
Pandora’s Box (1929; Silent w/ Live Score by The Metamorchestra)
In Pandora's Box, Louise Brooks stars in the tale of an amoral but naive young woman who inspires lust and violence in those around her.
7 events,
Joe Jackson – Two Rounds of Racket Tour
Joe Jackson – Two Rounds of Racket Tour
Joe Jackson will performing both a solo set and a set of the music of Max Champion, accompanied by a 9-piece band, at The Egg in Albany.
Lip Critic (w/ Prize, Sunbloc, Dauber)
Lip Critic (w/ Prize, Sunbloc, Dauber)
Lip Critic perform live at No Fun in Troy. With special guests Prize, Sunbloc, and Dauber.
Albany Hip-Hop Showcase
Albany Hip-Hop Showcase
Albany Hip-Hop Showcase at Fuze Box in Albany, featuring Mic Lanny, Rakim Ali, Soo Do Koo, The Odd One, Rap Songs Entertainment, Big Lettuce, Yung Alfredo, Buckets Amaretto, and DJ Stacks Pearson.
15 events,
Rare Form Brewing Co. 10th Anniv. Block Party
Rare Form Brewing Co. 10th Anniv. Block Party
Come celebrate 10 years of Rare Form at their anniversary block party! Featuring live music from The Abyssmals, Rabid Children, Nathan Meltz and the House of Tomorrow, Pony In The Pancake, Architrave, and DJ Tex. FREE.
Intrusive (w/ Misery Machine, Illusion Of Fate, Frontal Assault, Carnwennan, Anomalous)
Intrusive (w/ Misery Machine, Illusion Of Fate, Frontal Assault, Carnwennan, Anomalous)
518 death metal heavyweights Intrusive headline Empire Underground in Albany. With guests Misery Machine, Illusion Of Fate, Frontal Assault, Carnwennan, and Anomalous.
Lauren Daigle (w/ Ellie Holcomb)
Lauren Daigle (w/ Ellie Holcomb)
Two-time Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle brings the Kaleidoscope Tour to MVP Arena. With guest Ellie Holcomb.
3 events,
Eradication of the Unworthy Infants (w/ Torpedo Lane, Malicious Offense, Morticide)
Eradication of the Unworthy Infants (w/ Torpedo Lane, Malicious Offense, Morticide)
Finnish gang metal outfit Eradication of the Unworthy Infants will lay waste to the humble Rat Den, with guests Torpedo Lane, Malicious Offense, and Morticide.
Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth Tour
Tinsley Ellis – Naked Truth Tour
Blues legend Tinsley Ellis brings a stripped-down “Two guitars and a car” show to the stage to coincide with his new project, "Naked Truth."
Suuns (w/ 100 Psychic Dreams, Retail Drugs, Apostrophebeats Orchestra)
Suuns (w/ 100 Psychic Dreams, Retail Drugs, Apostrophebeats Orchestra)
Montreal experimental rock trio Suuns headline No Fun in Troy NY, with 100 Psychic Dreams, Retail Drugs, and Apostrophebeats Orchestra.
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