Music

The "Blues Deluxe Tour” pays homage to guitar phenom Joe Bonamassa's critically acclaimed albums, including his best selling Blues Deluxe from 2003 and its current chart-topping successor, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2.

Super Dark Collective presents Pons live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Apostrophebeats, Anthill Annihilator and Service Industry opening.

D.R.I. (short for Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) helped pioneer crossover thrash metal in the '80s, and have been going strong since. Their upcoming gig at Empire Underground promises to be a mosh pit for the ages. With special guests Scattered Guts, Ice Queen, Faded Line, and 1000 Yard Stare.

Rockin for Life is kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with a showcase to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Music by Sons of Eden, Berk Star, A Little Overboard, and My Prophecy.

Comedic L.A. hair metallers Steel Panther bring the Aquanet and spandex East to headline Empire Live, amid their On The Prowl World Tour. 

Iconic singer-songwriter James Taylor performs live with his All Star Band at SPAC in Saratoga Springs.

Modern day guitar legend John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Motley Crue) performs solo at Empire Live in Albany. With special guest opener Turning Jane.

Hard rock legends Deep Purple headline SPAC in Saratoga, honoring the 50th anniversary of "Smoke On The Water." With special guest YES.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA post-hardcore heroes Movements headline Empire Live in Albany, with special guests Turnover and Queen of Jeans.

Austin, TX death metal supergroup Mammoth Grinder (featuring current and former members of Power Trip, Iron Reagan, and Darkest Hour) headline Empire Underground in Albany, with support from special guests Morticide and Misery Machine.

Thrash metal legends Megadeth headline MVP Arena amid their Destroy All Enemies Tour 2024. With special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains.

Legendary Lower East Side NYC theater-punks Gogol Bordello trek north to headline Empire Live Albany in what is sure to be a classic night out in the 518.

Seattle rockers Band of Horses and Canadian singer-songwriter City and Colour perform live at Frog Alley Brewing Company in Schenectady.

Denver doom metal trio Primitive Man headline No Fun in Troy with special guests Blackwater Holylight, Carnwennan, and Hush.

Sevendust return to Albany to headline Empire Live, amid their Seasons 21st Anniversary Tour. With special guests 10 Years, Return to Dust, and Horizon Theory.

Portland, OR, heavy psych trio Hippie Death Cult headline Empire Underground with special guests Kadabra, No Such Thing As Ghosts and Psychomanteum.

West Chester, PA alt-metal/stoner rock veterans CKY celebrate 25 years as a band with a headlining gig at Empire Live in Albany. With special guests Crobot and Chase The Comet opening.

The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival presents a special pre-party show live at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring Rivers of Nihil with special guests Wretched and Glacial Tomb.

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have been hailed for their explosive soul, five studio albums and electrifying live performances.

518 death metal outfit Invoke Thy Wrath headline a hometown show at Empire Underground in Albany. With guests The Alaskan, Adhara, and Everdredd opening.

Quirky power poppers Bowling For Soup headline Empire Live in Albany, with special guests Wheatus and Don't Panic.

No Fun in Troy presents local 518 ska-punk hooligans Girth Control 's 10-year anniversary show, with special guests On The Cinder, Divide By Zero, and Henry's Rifle.

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and more perform at SPAC in Saratoga Springs for Farm Aid 2024.

Early L.A. punk icons X are back with their Smoke & Fiction Tour. Catch this rare event at Empire Live in Albany.

Teddy Swims and his band Freak Freely perform live at The Palace Theatre in Albany NY amid his I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour.

Sanctum Friday at The Rat Den in Albany features a heavy-hitting bill with Unintelligents, The Lunkheads, Uncle Dad, Morticide and Valexus.

Super Dark Collective presents Boston noise punks Miracle Blood with special guests Ice Queen, Violent By Design and Passed Lives at No Fun in Troy.

Mat Kearney, a multi-platinum songwriter and producer, performs live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.

Grammy-winning San Diego alt rockers Switchfoot headline Empire Live in Albany amid their Beautiful Letdown World Tour.

The six headed musical monster known as Big Something has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands in the Southeast.

Dive presents Bambara live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Open Head, Sun Natives, and Fine Grain opening the night.

518 hardcore heavyweights Violent By Design headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Leylines, Blood Throne, Confinement, Mindscape Apocalypse, and Malicious Offense.

It's an "Eggscellent Show" at Son of Egg in Rensselaer, featuring live sets by Side-B, Blue Envy, Passing Grade, and Forever.

JD McPherson headlines the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, NY. With special guest Kate Clover opening the night.

Schlock rock band The Lawn Sausages will be ending their illustrious career with one final show, The Last Schmaltz at The Cohoes Music Hall.

English keyboardist Rick Wakeman performs YES music and other favorites amid his Final Solo Tour, live at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.