Music
Deb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine – Little Folks Series
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesDeb Cavanaugh & Dandelion Wine introduce the young folks in your life to the joy of live music. The show also appeals to adults. Free!
Biohazard (w/ Brick By Brick, Concrete Ties, Violent By Design, Torn Out)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesRecently reunited NYHC legends Biohazard play a long-anticipated show at Empire Live Albany that is sure to go down as the 518 heavy music show of the year. With guests Brick By Brick, Concrete Ties, Violent By Design, and Torn Out.
Richard Shindell
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesFolk singer songwriter Richard Shindell’s long-celebrated songs champion the downtrodden, skewer politics, and examine love from all angles.
Borders & Boundaries – Winter Dance Concert
Yulman Theater Terrace Lane, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe Union College Dance Program presents Borders & Boundaries, a dance concert featuring 10 original works choreographed by students and faculty.
KISStory (w/ Live Wire 518)
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon't miss KISStory, a Kiss tribute with all the looks and effects, and Motley Crue act Live Wire 518, when they invade Cohoes Music Hall.
Aquanett
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United States'80s tribute band Aquanett will break out all your favorite hard rock and hair metal hits of the 1980s era at the Strand Theatre Hudson Falls.
Planetarium Party (Pisces SZN)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesStop down at No Fun in Troy for Planetarium Party, a monthly mystic disco hosted by First House Rising Astrology and Syd Silvair.
A Jimi Hendrix Tribute feat. Mike Campese (backed by Overture)
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United StatesLocal 518 guitar icon Mike Campese performs a special tribute to the legendary Jimi Hendrix, as well as original compositions, backed by Overture.
Pulso De Barro
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesNew York Folklore presents a free, multi-part showcase of New York’s diverse folk music traditions. This edition: Pulso De Barro.
Overhand Sam & Bad Weapon (w/ Sun Natives, Dresser)
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's features Overhand Sam & Bad Weapon (Rochester dream pop/psych) with Sun Natives (Albany heavy psych/garage) and Dresser (Montreal art rock).
In the Court of King Crimson – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesWhat began as a doc about prog rockers King Crimson at 50, mutated into an exploration of time, death, family and the transcendent power of music.
Suzi Q (2019)
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesSuzi Q is the definitive story of the pint-sized, leather-clad artist who rewrote the book for the expected image of women in rock & roll.
Laveda / High / Proximity Crush
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents Laveda, High and Proximity Crush live on stage on March 5 at No Fun in Troy.
The Kooks – Inside In / Inside Out 15th Anniversary Tour (w/ The Vaccines, Daisy The Great)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesEnglish pop rock band The Kooks celebrate the 15th anniversary of Inside In / Inside Out with a special show at Empire Live in Albany. With guests The Vaccines, and Daisy The Great.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesWednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
A Taste of Ireland
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesA Taste of Ireland recounts Ireland’s tumultuous history through melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles and heartwarming storytelling.
Swallow the Rat (New Zealand) (w/ Clone, Roost World, Xavier Ayy, The Grand Mals)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSwallow the Rat (New Zealand) headline No Fun in Troy, with guests Clone, Roost World, Xavier Ayy, and The Grand Mals.
Taj Mahal Quartet & Sona Jobarteh
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesTaj Mahal, foremost bluesman of his generation, has also elevated sounds of the American South, the Caribbean, Africa, the Hawaiian Islands.
The String Queens
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesPraised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine.
Reverie Road
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesFirmly grounded in their collective Irish roots, Reverie Road embraces humor with musical insight and natural abilities. Catch them live at the Linda.
A Little Overboard (w/ The Hard Luck Souls, Shortwave RadioBand, Tom Atkins Band, Anomalous)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesA Little Overboard headline Empire Underground in Albany with guests The Hard Luck Souls, Shortwave RadioBand, Tom Atkins Band and Anomalous.
Missing Link (w/ Balmora, Cross of Disbelief, Cold Kiss, Discontent, Wrong Move)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesMissing Link headline Fuze Box in Albany with guests Balmora, Cross of Disbelief, Cold Kiss, Discontent, and Wrong Move.
Death Cult Pharmaceutical – Album Release Show (w/ Blast Craze)
Sweet Side Records 18 Curran Ln, Glens Falls, United StatesDeath Cult Pharmaceutical play a special free album release show at Sweet Side Records in Glens Falls. With special guests Blast Craze.
WCDB Battle of the Bands w/ Prom Sex, Sir Echo, ETLY, Vanna & the VonBons
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's the WCDB Battle of the Bands at No Fun in Troy, featuring Prom Sex, Sir Echo, ETLY, and Vanna & The VonBons.
The Seven Wonders: A Live Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe Seven Wonders are bringing a new level of cool to Fleetwood Mac’s timeless music, with a blistering and inspiring world-class live show.
Seth Yacovone Band
Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesSeth Yacovone is a singer-songwriter-guitarist and bluesman from Morrisville, VT. Catch him live at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake.
Dead Letter Office – A Tribute to R.E.M.
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesDead Letter Office - A Tribute to R.E.M. have dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show.
Neon Avenue Plays the Dead and Beyond
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesNeon Avenue play the best of the Grateful Dead, and are one of the best at doing it. Catch them at The Hollow Bar & Kitchen in Albany.
Goodies: A 2000s Hip Hop Nite
Charlie's Loft 42 Howard St., Albany, United StatesGoodies - 2000s Hip Hop Nite is coming back to Charlie's Loft in Albany, NY. Dance to the biggest jams of the Golden Era of rap!!
Straight Jacket – One Time Reunion Show (w/ Underdog, Sworn Enemy, Spiritkiller, Grand Street, Assault on the Living)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesBeloved '90s Albany metallic hardcore outfit Straight Jacket play a very special One Time Reunion Show at Empire Live guaranteed to be an instant classic. With special guests Underdog, Sworn Enemy, Spiritkiller, Grand Street, and Assault on the Living opening.