Music
Back in Black – The True AC/DC Experience
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesAC/DC tribute band Back in Black will headline the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, breaking out all the hits and more.
Old TP’s Birthday Bash feat. The Deadbeats, Raisinhead and Vinnie Amico
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesBirthday Bash of all Birthday Bashes at Lark Hall in Albany for Tom Pirozzi, featuring The Deadbeats, Raisinhead and special guest Vinnie Amico of Moe.
Brunch with Monkey and the Crowbar at the Eleven
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesMonkey and the Crowbar give an old-timey spin to tunes we all know and love. Catch their FREE brunch show at the Eleven at Lark Hall Albany.
A Benefit For Lyra
Corcoran's Towpath Tavern 33 Saratoga Ave., Waterford, United StatesA Benefit For Lyra at Corcoran's Towpath Tavern in Waterford, with 50/50 Raffle, specials and live music by Chris Busone and Gus Unplugged.
Ellis Paul
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesOne of folk's enduring favorites, Ellis Paul transforms stories of the human condition into luminous folk-pop songs that stay with you.
No Fun Dance Series Vol.1: Swing Dance Night
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSwing Dance Night at No Fun, featuring Dylan Perrillo's live band and lessons taught by Vance and Sarrah.
Extreme Music Awards 2025 After-Party
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a mega-rager metal after-party at Empire Underground Albany to wrap up the Extreme Music Awards 2025, which go down on Saturday, 1/11. Featuring live sets by Skinlab, Dead By Wednesday, Outta My Head, The Antarctican and After The Winter.
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
Dog Lips / Safety Meeting / Stroma
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Dog Lips, Safety Meeting, and Stroma. FREE.
The Dirty Nil – Winter 2025 Tour (w/ Grumpster, House & Home)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesCanadian indie rockers The Dirty Nil headline Empire Underground in Albany amid their Winter 2025 Tour. With special guests Grumpster and House & Home.
The Chuck Lamb Duo (w/ Joe Locke)
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesWorld class jazz with Chuck Lamb right in Saratoga's favorite listening room. You don't need to travel to NYC to see great jazz!
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.
The Browning (w/ Dropout Kings, Filth, The Defect, Vaexus)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesKansas City electronicore band The Browning headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Dropout Kings, Filth, The Defect, and Vaexus.
Blake Christiana
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesBlake Christiana, founding member, singer, guitarist and primary songwriter of the band Yarn, performs a solo show at Caffe Lena in Saratoga.
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Cars – Self-Titled
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesRochmon Record Club Listening Party gathers at The Linda in Albany to celebrate The Cars' Self-Titled release.
Halo Bite (w/ BILLY, Death Defier, Take Steps)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNo Fun presents Halo Bite with special guests BILLY, Death Defier, and Take Steps. Vibe: Hardcore punk.
Branford Marsalis
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNew Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer.
Neighbor (w/ Peak)
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesWith a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today.
Renesans & Nailed Shut MA (w/ Slamwich)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMassachusetts heavyweights Renesans and Nailed Shut MA cross the state line to co-headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guest Slamwich.
Plant Fight (w/ Mystery Girl & The Lowliest One)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents Plant Fight live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Mystery Girl and The Lowliest One.
The Frank White Experience – A Live Tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. (w/ The E-Block)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLive Notorious B.I.G. and 1990s era hip-hop tribute act The Frank White Experience brings the furious beats to Lark Hall in Albany.
Pink Lady / Putz / Golem
Washington Tavern 250 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a killer Sanctum Friday at the Washington Tavern in Albany, featuring Pink Lady performing live with guests Putz and Golem.
Cinnamon / Cold Kiss / Grand Street / Prize / Spiritkiller / Wet Specimens
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesAlbany Style Hardcore 2024 record release show at No Fun in Troy featuring Cinnamon, Cold Kiss, Grand Street, Prize, Spiritkiller, and more.
Joe Stump (w/ Last Pharaoh, The Tom Atkins Band, Jupiter Queen, Same Old Rat)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesGuitar virtuoso Joe Stump will surely dazzle the crowd at Empire Underground in Albany when he performs a headlining set. With guests Last Pharaoh, The Tom Atkins Band, Jupiter Queen, and Same Old Rat.
Uncle SAMM – The Music of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax (w/ Psychomanteum)
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesUncle SAMM perform the music of the Big 4: Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax. With special guest Psychomanteum!
41- Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter & Tata
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesRising Brooklyn hip hop trio 41 -- Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter & Tata -- perform live at Empire Live in Albany, as part of their latest tour.
Albert Lee
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesFingerstyle guitar legend Albert Lee performs live at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, NY, for a special Sunday matinee show.
Nile & Six Feet Under (w/ Pyscroptic, Embryonic Autopsy)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSouthern death metal legends Nile and Six Feet Under coheadline Empire Live in Albany. With special guest openers Pyscroptic and Embryonic Autopsy.
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
DD Island / Proximity Crush / Cheesy Snacks
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by DD Island, Proximity Crush, and Cheesy Snacks. FREE.