Music
Leyla McCalla
Swyer Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesBorn in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe.
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesThe winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a raw and powerful rock musical that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.
SaViON GLOVeR
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesSavion Glover returns to The Egg with a new program. The legendary hoofer’s performances honor his mentors while exploring new territory.
Shu
The Park Theater 14 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, United StatesShu is a band of virtuosic hippies who've entertained fans with their genre-smashing mix of rock, ska, funk, pop and jazz for three decades.
Upstate Oddities Market
Johnstown Community Center 2 Prindle Ct., Johnstown, United StatesUpstate Oddities Market with local vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, taxidermy & more. Live music, food trucks, magic, psychics and more.
Lark Hall Market
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLark Hall Market features more than 20 makers, farmers, and food vendors, as well as live musical performances from various local artists.
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesThe winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a raw and powerful rock musical that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.
Bands & Beans
Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center 48 Canada St., Lake George, United StatesAt Bands & Beans in Lake George 20+ restaurants will throw down their best chili concoctions, while nine bands rock two stages all day long.
Steve ‘N’ Seagulls (w/ Dig Deep)
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSteve 'N' Seagulls: Bluegrass and country meet metal and hard rock meet Finland. Hit Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs to see how it goes.
Family Vision (w/ Rent Boy, Service Industry, Thelastmiller)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesFamily Vision headline No Fun in Troy with special guests Rent Boy, Service Industry, and Thelastmiller.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
MVP Arena 51 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY, United StatesBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will mark their return to the road in early 2024 with a string of arena dates, including MVP Arena.
Safety Meeting / Stroma / Proximity Crush / Front Biz
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThis week's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by Safety Meeting, Stroma, Proximity Crush, and Front Biz. FREE.
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Harry Nilsson – ‘Nilsson Schmilsson’
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesRochmon Record Club will converge at Caffè Lena to listen to and discuss Harry Nilsson’s Grammy nominated 7th studio LP, Nilsson Schmilsson.
Southpaw (w/ Surfaced, Confinement, More)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesJacksonville, FL hardcore band Southpaw headline Empire Underground in Albany amid the band's Street Survivors East Coast Tour. With special guests Surfaced (Louisville, KY hardcore), local faves Confinement, and more.
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.
Leslie Odom, Jr.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesLeslie Odom, Jr. is a Tony & Grammy Award-winning, Emmy & Oscars-nominated vocalist, songwriter, actor and New York Times bestselling author.
Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime (w/ Kash’d Out & The Quasi Kings)
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSublime tribute band Badfish headline Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, NY. With guests Kash'd Out and The Quasi Kings opening.
Upon A Burning Body (w/ The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front, Bitter State)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesUpon A Burning Body headline Empire Underground with special guests The Browning, VCTMS, Hollow Front, and Bitter State.
Rochmon Record Club: Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesOn April 18th, the Rochmon Record Club will converge to focus on Neil Young’s classic album, Harvest (1972), at The Linda in Albany, NY.
John Gorka
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSinger-songwriter John Gorka raises goosebumps with his soulful baritone and sharp observations in rich, multi-faceted songs full of depth.
Metz (w/ Gouge Away)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNo Fun in Troy NY presents Metz & Gouge Away performing live. Vibe - Grunge / Punk / Noise.
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesThe winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a raw and powerful rock musical that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.
Pony In The Pancake (w/ Field Service, Curveball, Gourd)
Son of Egg 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY, United StatesIt's time for another Sanctum Friday at Son of Egg in Rensselaer, and this time it's "Green Eggs and Jam," featuring Pony In The Pancake, with guests Field Service, Curveball, and Gourd.
Slapshot (w/ Faded Line, From Within, Remains Of Rage, Apocalypse Tribe)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSlapshot headline a mega hardcore bill at Empire Underground in Albany, with Faded Line, From Within, Remains Of Rage, and Apocalypse Tribe.
Rock Voices Saratoga
Shenendehowa High School West 970 NY-46, Clifton Park, United StatesRock Voices Saratoga -- a 100-voice 518 community choir -- performs classic and modern rock and pop songs, backed by a professional band!
Tula Vera / Sir Echo / Adult Mom (Solo) / Apple Pie
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse Records Presents Rachel's Bday Show with Tula Vera, Sir Echo, Adult Mom (Solo) & Apple Pie. Vibe - Indie / Alternative / Rock.
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesThe winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a raw and powerful rock musical that explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.
Kimbra – In The Round
Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesNew Zealand-born pop star Kimbra is a musical force innovating the shape of pop today as a songwriter, musician, producer, and adventurous performer. Catch her in the round at UPH.
Capital Zen (w/ NewellProg)
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesRock out at the Strand Theatre Hudson Falls at an evening with Glens Falls band Capital Zen and special guest NewellProg.
Chicago The Musical
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesChicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.