Music
Possessed (w/ Black Moriah, Malefic, Invoke Thy Wrath, Hate The Adversary)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesS.F. death metal pioneers Possessed make a rare appearance at Empire Underground in Albany, with Black Moriah, Malefic, Invoke Thy Wrath, Hate The Adversary 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.
CATWOLF (w/ House of Saturn and LadyByrd)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesCATWOLF hits Fuze Box for its first show in Albany, w/ local bands House of Saturn and LadyByrd, for a night of funky rock to move and groove your soul.
Keb’ Mo’
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesKeb’ Mo’ returns to The Egg supporting his latest, Good to Be, inspired by his story, from his Compton, Calif. roots to his Nashville home.
Attack Attack! – The Dark Waves Tour (w/ Belmont, Traitors, Savage Hands)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesCrabcore kings Attack Attack! return to the 518 with their Dark Waves Tour at Empire Underground. With Belmont, Traitors and Savage Hands.
Jimi Hendrix – Smash Hits – Rochmon Record Club Listening Party
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Rochmon Record Club will converge to ponder The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1969 greatest hits album, Smash Hits, at The Linda in Albany.
The Ballroom Thieves
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesBoston indie neo-Americana act The Ballroom Thieves recall the gorgeous, folksy, intimate, lush duets of Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan.
Hans Gruber & The Die Hards / Boss’ Daughter / Girth Control / Frank Says
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's a packed night of live music at No Fun in Troy, featuring Hans Gruber & The Die Hards with Boss’ Daughter, Girth Control, and Frank Says.
Rough Francis (w/ Killer Kin / Mystery Girl / Cheap Heat)
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesRough Francis, the sons of Detroit proto punkers Death, bring their hardcore garage soul to The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Play and Paint – Reggae Night
Hannah's Healing 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Suite 21, Malta, NY, United StatesPlay and Paint features a new playlist monthly, and a blank canvas for your imagination. Leave with art you created, inspired by music.
Rockin’ Jockin’ Festival
St. Jude the Apostle School 2 Douglas St., Wynantskill, NY, United StatesRockin' Jockin' Festival is a two-day sports & music fest to raise funds for a great cause. At St. Jude the Apostle School in Wynantskill.
Saints and Liars w/ Rumboat Chili
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesVermont based Americana group Saints and Liars will headline UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls, NY, with special guest Rumboat Chili making their debut at the venue.
Mikaela Davis and Southern Star – Here Comes Sunshine Spring Residency
Parish Public House 388 Broadway, Albany, NY, United StatesMikaela Davis and Southern Star will perform three nights at Parish Public House in Albany for their Here Comes Sunshine Spring Residency.
Twilight Drive – Album Release Show (w/ Under The Den)
Nanola 2639 State Route 9, Malta, NY, United StatesCome celebrate the release of Twilight Drive 's debut album, Glorious Purpose, at Nanola in Malta. With special guests Under The Den.
Donna the Buffalo
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesIthaca-based roots music veterans Donna The Buffalo will take Lark Hall in downtown Albany, NY, by storm. Don't miss this band's killer show!
The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesCelebrate all things Taylor Swift at this special Tay Tay themed dance party at Empire Live in Albany, NY.
McKinley James
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesYouthful soul phenom McKinley James will bring a very special night of live music to the intimate Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Andypalooza ft. The Battenkillers, The Sugarhold, and Shortwave Radioband
SingleCut North and Side Stage Tap Room 6 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY, United StatesAndypalooza is a music bash fit for a king -- local luminary Andy -- with sets by The Battenkillers, The Sugarhold, and Shortwave Radioband.
The Acacia Strain (w/ Escuela Grind, Year Of The Knife, Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMassachusetts metalcore/deathcore titans The Acacia Strain headline Empire Underground in Albany. With guests Escuela Grind, Year Of The Knife, and Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean.
Verboten
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesVermont based trio Verboten, called "powerful… inviting, full of surprise, lyricism and grit," perform live at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.
Frozen Sun / FirstBourne / FlatWounds
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLocal 518 artists Frozen Sun, FirstBourne, and FlatWounds will be performing live at Fuze Box in Albany.
City of Caterpillar / Prize / Spiritkiller
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesRichmond, VA post-hardcore outfit City of Caterpillar headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Prize and Spiritkiller opening.
Garnet Rogers
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSinger-songwriter Garnet Rogers gives expression to the unspoken language of the heart. He never fails to delight with his songs and humor.
The Big Takeover
Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesThe Big Takeover perform live at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, NY. Part of the "Saturday Night at the Waterhole" live music series.
Who Are You – The Music of The Who
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesWho Are You? The Music of the Who featuring Carl Dixon, formally of The Guess Who, perform live at WAMC's The Linda in Albany.
Pony in the Pancake w/ Electric Turtle, Christina Abbott, Rabid Children, More
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesPony and the Pancake presents a night of local independent music, with guests Electric Turtle, Christina Abbott, Rabid Children, and more.
Sugar: The Nu-Metal Party
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSugar: The Nu-Metal Party takes over Empire Live in Albany! Time to grab that red baseball cap and party like it's 1999!!
Fungkshui w/ The Laura Leigh Band
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesFungkshui returns to Albany for the band's first headlining gig here. Laura Leigh and her band open the show, at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen.
Londyn Lewinsky Presents: The Cypher (Part 1)
The Lab Multimedia Studio 217 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United States3 JUDGES. 2 ROUNDS. 16 RAPPERS. 1 WINNER. Who will take home the money? Stop down to The Studio in Albany to see for yourself who takes it.
Rye Bread Music & Art Festival
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Rye Bread Music & Art Festival happens at Lark Hall in Albany, NY, on May 21, featuring live music, vendors and more. FREE admission.