Music
The Erotics (w/ Ike’s Wasted World, Brother T & The Boys, Gusto, Hosted By Comedian Morgan Williams)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Erotics headline Empire Underground in Albany, with guests Ike's Wasted World, Brother T & The Boys, and Gusto. Hosted by comedian Morgan Williams.
The National Reserve (w/ Spacetrash)
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesBrooklyn-based bar Americana rockers The National Reserve make a truly rare trip upstate to headline UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.
GEM Fest 2023
The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street / 21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls NY, NY, United StatesGEM Fest 2023 - Where music & the arts collide. Two days of music, 7 venues, featuring some of the best and newest local or regional acts.
Joe Samba
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesDon't miss it when Massachusetts based singer-songwriter and guitarist Joe Samba performs live at Lark Hall in Albany!
RESIST July 2023 with DJ Pet
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesResist - Throw down to dark dance music: industrial, ebm, darkwave, dark pop, electro, hip hop, rhythmic/tribal/power noise and modern goth.
NipperFest 2023
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesNipperFest 2023 on the Music Haven Stage in Schenectady Central Park is a large free local 518 music festival, featuring Jocelyn and Chris.
Counterparts (w/ Like Moths To Flames, Boundaries, Omerta)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesCanadian melodic hardcore outfit Counterparts headline Empire Underground in Albany, with guests Like Moths To Flames, Boundaries, and Omerta.
The Baha Men (w/ Balla Kouyaté & Mike Block Band)
Sherman’s Park Bath Ave., Caroga Lake, NY, United StatesCelebrate the 50th Independence of The Bahamas with the Baha Men at Sherman's Park in Caroga Lake, NY! With Balla Kouyaté & Mike Block Band.
Proxima Parada
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesProxima Parada, which began as a group of college friends wanting to spread joy to their local community, has led to national tours and more.
Ben Rowe Matinee Benefit Show (w/ Spiritkiller, Urine, Malicious Offense, Beasteliaphiliac, Multiple Pieces)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesBen Rowe benefit matinee feat. Spiritkiller, Urine, Malicious Offense, Beasteliaphiliac, and Multiple Pieces. Proceeds to benefit Ben's GoFundMe.
Tom Chapin
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesBeloved Grammy-winning songwriter and folk artist Tom Chapin creates music that celebrates the joys & challenges of the human experience.
Willi Carlisle
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesFolk singer and poet Willi Carlisle will be performing live at Lark Hall in Albany. Get all your 518 concerts info and updates here!!
Delicate Steve / Adequate Phil / Griff
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesDelicate Steve performs at No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Adequate Phil and Griff.
Koyo (w/ Halo Bite & Sunbloc)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesKoyo is perhaps the most lauded of the current Long Island post-hardcore scene, and for good reason. Their show at Fuze Box will be legendary.
Big D and The Kids Table (w/ River City Rebels & Girth Control)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesBoston ska punk stalwarts Big D and The Kids Table headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, in what is sure to be a rager. With River City Rebels and Girth Control opening.
Aimee Mann (w/ Jonathan Coulton)
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesOne of the most celebrated and insightful singer-songwriters of her generation, Aimee Mann will perform live at The Egg in Albany.
Ditrani Brothers / Beetsblog
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesBrattleboro, VT's Ditrani Brothers fuse ragtime and jazz with songs about the "dystopian present." Catch them with Beetsblog at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs.
Jigsaw Youth / Alliteration / Bad Impressions
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJigsaw Youth is an all female punk/grunge band from Staten Island that brings a new wave of raw distortion and elements of '90s alt rock.
New American Cuisine
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesIndie folksters New American Cuisine headline their hometown with this intimate gig at the venerable Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Rich with Caroga Arts Ensemble
Sherman’s Park Bath Ave., Caroga Lake, NY, United StatesSherman's Park in Caroga Lake, NY, hosts a special evening featuring Canada Lake singer-songwriter Rich and the Caroga Arts Ensemble!
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.
Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY, United StatesThe Rye Bread Music & Arts Festival 2023 features a jam-packed lineup of live music over the three-day fest at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds.
Rakim (w/ DJ J-Ronin, Camtron 5000)
Jennings Landing 1 Quay St., Albany, NY, United StatesIconic rapper Rakim performs live at Jennings Landing in Albany, as part of the free 2023 Albany Alive at Five summer concert series. With DJ J-Ronin and Camtron 5000.
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street / 21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls NY, NY, United StatesThe Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls is like a block party and mini carnival every week!
Sierra DeMulder Book Release w/ Peggy Lynn
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSierra DeMulder is a poet, educator, and globally popular podcast host. She is the author of five books, including the forthcoming, Ephemera.
Gang Green / Murderer’s Row / Ice Queen
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNotorious, hard-drinking '80s Boston crossover skate punks Gang Green headline No Fun in Troy, with guests Murderer's Row and Ice Queen.
Mest (w/ Makeout, Don’t Panic)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMillennial era pop punks Mest are back in action and rolling through the 518 for a gig at Empire Underground. With guests Makeout and Don't Panic.
The Heavy Heavy (w/ Free Range)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Heavy Heavy create unfettered rock that warps time and place, pulling the audience into a euphoric fugue with sun-soaked atmosphere.
3rd Annual Lake George Art and Craft Festival
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY, United StatesThe Lake George Art and Craft Festival features 100+ artists selling creations in Charles R. Wood Park, with live music, food and more.
Cold Dice / CT Hustle & The Muscle / Red Herrings / Zombie Giuliani
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesCold Dice headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests CT Hustle & The Muscle, Red Herrings, and Zombie Giuliani opening the night.