Music
The Way We Were – 50th Anniversary Screening
The Addy at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesWith scenes famously shot in both Schenectady (at Union College) and Ballston Spa, in The Way We Were Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford play a couple who -- despite a wonderful romance -- fear their genuine friendship and physical attraction may not be enough to overcome a fundamental difference in their political and societal views.
Gilla Band (Ireland) w/ Bambara
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesGilla Band from Ireland -- known for their visceral and intense live performances -- hop across the pond to headline No Fun in Troy
Clare Maloney and the Great Adventure (w/ The Laura Leigh Band)
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesClare Maloney & The Great Adventure are bringing the era of windows-down, road trip rock straight into the playlist generation.
Albert Cummings
Swyer Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesNew England’s favorite blues man Albert Cummings’ power trio returns to The Egg in Albany, bringing a barrage of guitar pyrotechnics.
Codefendants
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesFat Mike of NOFX's new project, Codefendants, call the trio's unique fusion of hip hop, new-wave, flamenco, and The Beatles, "Crime Wave."
Ulrika Spacek / Holy Wave / Sun Natives
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesUlrika Spacek are a London based alternative rock band formed in 2014. Catch them live at No Fun in Troy, with Holy Wave and Sun Natives.
Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade – The Hunt for Green October
The Palace Theatre Albany 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesLes Claypool has regrouped his Fearless Flying Frog for The Hunt for Green October Tour. Expect originals and covers from Claypool’s catalog.
Enter the Haggis (w/ Black Mountain Symphony)
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesToronto’s Enter The Haggis combine bagpipes and fiddles with rock rhythms for an eclectic sound. With Black Mountain Symphony opening.
Constant Smiles (w/ Sky Furrows, P.G. Six)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesConstant Smiles headline No Fun in Troy, NY. With guests with special guests Sky Furrows and P.G. Six opening.
Evil Empire – A Tribute To Rage Against The Machine (w/ Hard Luck Souls, Dance Cancer)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesEvil Empire – A Tribute To Rage Against The Machine – perform live at Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Hard Luck Souls, and Dance Cancer.
The Jayhawks (w/ Freedy Johnston)
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Jayhawks‘ shimmering blend of folk, roots and bar band rock makes them one of the most widely acclaimed alt-country artists. Catch them live at The Egg.
Suicide Silence & Chelsea Grin (w/ I Am, Peeling Flesh)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMetal heavyweights Suicide Silence and Chelsea Grin co-headline Empire Live Albany, with special guests I Am and Peeling Flesh opening.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (w/ The Kids of Albany)
The Palace Theatre Albany 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Kids of Albany are back for their annual Rocky Horror Picture Show movie/performance at The Palace Theatre in Albany!
Evil Sword (w/ Gold Dime, BloodX3, dblgoer)
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesEvil Sword's chaotic live shows combine noise, performance art, and gallows humor, and feature macabre props, stage sets and costumes.
We Came As Romans (w/ Emmure, Bodysnatcher, Archetypes, Collide)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesTroy, MI metalcore outfit We Came As Romans return, stopping at Empire Live Albany on the second leg of the band's Darkbloom Tour.
Godsmack (w/ Extreme)
Cool Insuring Arena 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY, United StatesBoston alt metal act Godsmack return to the 518 for a gig at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, with guests Extreme.
Riff Raff (w/ DollaBillGates, Camtron5000 and More)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesAn evening with Riff Raff in Albany's legendary live music venue, The Fuze Box. With special guests DollaBillGates, Camtron5000 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.
Byrdhouse Five Year Anniversary Halloween Party w/ Mint Green & More!
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse Records celebrates its five-year anniversary with a special Halloween party and concert at No Fun in Troy, with Mint Green and more.
Bad Religion (w/ Speed of Light)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesPunk legends Bad Religion headline Empire Live in Albany, NY. With guests Speed of Light. This is NOT a show you want to miss!!
Mia x Ally
Swyer Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesMia x Ally is the electrifying duo project of electric violinist Mia Asano and bagpiper/multi-instrumentalist Ally the Piper, playing both original songs and covers of pop rock and metal music with a Celtic twist.
Pasties, Pencils & Pints
Lucas Confectionery 12 2nd St., Troy, United StatesPasties, Pencils & Pints sassy drawing session, at Lucas Confectionery in Troy. Models/muses for this event are Kate Beyond and Dee Lightfull.
My Morning Jacket
The Palace Theatre Albany 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesVeteran rockers My Morning Jacket headline The Palace Theatre in Albany, in part to celebrate the 20th anniversary of It Still Moves.
Melvin Seals & JGB
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesMelvin Seals & JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. Live at Cohoes Music Hall.
Bad Religion – The Afterparty
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin Fuze Box for an epic night of punk rock madness! After the mind-blowing Bad Religion concert at Empire Live, keep the party going!
Super Dark Collective & Hey Greasy! Halloween Party
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective & Hey Greasy Halloween Party at No Fun in Troy, NY. Featuring live music by Brule County Bad Boys and Bloodshot Bill.
Magic Beans (w/ Annie in the Water)
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesDenver funk/soul/rock outfit Magic Beans touch down in Albany, for a gig at The Hollow Bar that's sure to be a killer night out.
90.9FM WCDB’s 45th Birthday Party
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Capital District’s Best 90.9FM celebrates 45 years as part of the Albany music scene with a party heralding the music, places, and people!
Koch Marshall Trio (w/ Ali Handal)
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesCollar City Guitars presents Greg Koch and the Koch Marshall Trio w/ support from Ali Handal at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, NY.
Twilight Drive / Black Tongue Reverend / Shortwave Radioband
Bound by Fate Brewing Taproom 31 Ferry St., Schuylerville, United StatesEnjoy an evening of rock and Halloween at Bound By Fate. Live music by Twilight Drive, Black Tongue Reverend, and Shortwave Radioband.