Music
Quiet Riot
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesLegendary heavy metal outfit Quiet Riot -- albeit these days with just original bassist Rudy Sarzo -- will bring the Noize to Hudson Falls, celebrating 40 years of the landmark album Metal Health. Anthony Corder of Tora Tora fame opens.
Sink / Jealous Mind / Sunbloc / Cinnamon
Ben's Lampshade Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a stacked hardcore DIY show at Ben's Lampshade in Albany, featuring Sink (Worcester, MA angry flower hardcore), Jealous Mind (New Haven, CT hardcore punk), Sunbloc (Albany hard alt) and Cinnamon (Albany spicy powerviolence).
Jonathan Richman feat. Tommy Larkins on Drums
Swyer Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesJonathan Richman, former frontman of '70s punk band Modern Lovers, performs his one-of-a-kind songs, with Tommy Larkins on the drums.
Loreena McKennitt
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesLoreena McKennitt’s ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has received critical acclaim world-wide, and gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards.
Everybody That Loves You & Riley!
A.I.R. (Albany Indoor Rockgym) 4C Vatrano Rd., Albany, United StatesTroy's own Everybody That Loves You and Texas band Riley! perform live at the A.I.R. (Albany Indoor Rockgym) in Albany.
Alluvial (w/ Mira, Hope For Now, Malicious Offense)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesAtlanta progressive death metal instrumental quartet Alluvial headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, along with openers Mira, Hope For Now and Malicious Offense.
William Hale (w/ Haunted Cat, Jobs, Headless Relatives)
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesWilliam Hale headlines Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with special guests Haunted Cat, Jobs, and Headless Relatives.
Rochmon Record Club – The Beatles – Rubber Soul
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThis month, Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian dissects, analyzes and rebuilds each song from The Beatles' sixth album, Rubber Soul.
Bob Mould – Solo Electric Tour (w/ Jason Narducy)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLegendary former Hüsker Dü frontman Bob Mould will perform a career-spanning set at Lark Hall in Albany. With special guest Jason Narducy.
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.
Mo Lowda & The Humble
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesMo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia. Catch them live at Lark Hall in Albany.
Andy Grammer
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesEnjoy an evening with Emmy award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer, live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
MØAA / Tremours / Ceremony East Coast
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesMØAA headlines No Fun in Troy, with special guests Tremours and Ceremony East Coast opening the evening of live music.
Honeysuckle
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesKnown for their irresistible vocal chemistry, progressive folk duo Honeysuckle draws inspiration from American roots and bluegrass.
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party – The Beatles – The White Album – Disc 1
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesRochmon Record Club will converge at The Linda in Albany to listen to, and learn about, The Beatles' White Album, Disc 1.
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.