Music
Capital Region Blues Network Northeast Blues Challenge ’23
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesSeveral of our region's top blues bands compete in the NYS Capital Region Blues Network International Blues Band Challenge. The winner continues to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge in January 2024.
RadioRadioX and Xperience 5 Year Anniversary Party
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesRadioRadioX celebrates its five-year birthday with a special show and party at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Rock Voices Saratoga
Maple Avenue Middle School 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesRock Voices Saratoga -- a 100-voice 518 community choir -- performs classic and modern rock and pop songs, backed by a professional band!
ARKAI – Lake George Music Festival Preview
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesARKAI is an electroacoustic duo that fuses classical virtuosity with the electricity of a rock band, and the beauty of a string quartet.
The Chicks – World Tour 2023 (w/ Wild Rivers)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesCountry songbirds The Chicks are back with a new 2023 world tour that stops this summer at SPAC. With special guests Wild Rivers opening.
Don Felder
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesLegendary former Eagles guitarist Don Felder performs live at the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.
Violencia / Male Patterns / Cinnamon
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesTijuana hardcore outfit Violencia headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with guests Male Patterns and Cinnamon. FREE.
Goo Goo Dolls & O.A.R. – The Big Night Out Tour
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States'90s alt rock icons Goo Goo Dolls and frat rock faves O.A.R. co-headline SPAC in Saratoga Springs amid this summer's The Big Night Out Tour 2023.
Melissa Etheridge
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesSinger-songwriter Melissa Etheridge rolls into Albany, NY, to perform live at the Hart Theatre at The Egg, as part of her Summer 2023 Tour.
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.
Weatherday / Newgrounds Death Rugby / Halo Bite / Senior Living
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's a killer four-band punk bill at No Fun in Troy, featuring sets by Weatherday, Newgrounds Death Rugby, Halo Bite, and Senior Living.
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!
The Nields
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe Nields - Gorgeous, lilting harmonies blend with wise, classic, folk/pop songs, hilarious banter, and lively engagement with the audience.
Spyrodon / Muck / Canella
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSPYRODON is not only a band/collaborative entity between husband-and-wife visual artist team, Alex Theodoropulos and Tara Foley.
Rock The Lake 2023
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY, United StatesIt's two days of '80s tribute bands live on the shore of Lake George for the second annual Rock the Dock 2023 festival at Charles R. Wood Park.
K.Flay (w/ Hello Mary)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSinger-rapper-musician K.Flay performs at Empire Live in Albany, NY. With special guests Hello Mary opening.
Brick By Brick August Boat Cruise (w/ Crimson Mask, Cropsey)
Dutch Apple Cruises 1 Quay St., Albany, NY, United StatesCruise and tasting of Smooth Truth Whiskey! Sample the killer new whiskey from the 518! With sets by Brick by Brick, Crimson Mask and Cropsey.
Kyshona
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesRoots musician Kyshona performs live at The Linda in Albany. Kyshona is unrelenting in her pursuit for the healing power of song.
Society High / Uncle Frank Says No / Brother T and the Boys / The Kings of Nothing
Pauly's Hotel 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesIt's Punk Rock Summer Slam II at Pauly's Hotel Albany with Society High, Uncle Frank Says No, Brother T and the Boys and The Kings of Nothing.
Moody’s Emo Night
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesStop down to the Fuze Box in Albany, for Moody's Emo Night, where you can request and dance to your favorite emo songs!
Rock The Lake 2023
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY, United StatesIt's two days of '80s tribute bands live on the shore of Lake George for the second annual Rock the Dock 2023 festival at Charles R. Wood Park.
Judy Collins with Caroga Arts Ensemble
Sherman’s Park Bath Ave., Caroga Lake, NY, United StatesJudy Collins presents Wildflowers in Full Bloom. The iconic artists performs her landmark album in its entirety, with a full orchestra.
Valley of Weights (w/ The Scurves, Picnic Lunch, Schenectavoidz)
Eldorado Bar 121 4th St., Troy, NY, United StatesCT/NY post-punk supergroup Valley of Weights headline Eldorado in Troy. With special guests The Scurves, Picnic Lunch, and Schenectavoidz.
Planetarium Party (Leo SZN) / 100 Psychic Dreams
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.
Full Out Fest 2023
Troy Riverfront Park 433 River St., Troy, NY, United StatesFull Out Fest 2023 is a Troy Dance Factory annual production, featuring live dance & music performances, food, art and more! At Riverfront Park.
Sanguisugabogg (w/ Kruelty, Deadbody, Vomit Forth, Gates To Hell)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSludgy death metallers Sanguisugabogg play Empire Underground in Albany, NY, w/ guests Kruelty, Deadbody, Vomit Forth, and Gates To Hell.
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe three-piece country blues outfit dubbed The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band hail from Brown County, Indiana. They visit Caffe Lena in Saratoga for one night only.
Jinjer (w/ Until I Wake)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesProgressive groove metal quartet Jinjer headline Empire Live in Albany, NY, for what is already one of the most anticipated summer 518 gigs.
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesOne of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys perform live at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Zombie Guiliani / RBNX / Some Kind of Nightmare / Leave It Behind
Pauly's Hotel 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesElectric Sky Church and DCxPC Live presents Punk Night at Pauly's, feat. Zombie Guiliani, RBNX, Some Kind of Nightmare, and Leave It Behind!