Music
Baabes / Black Tongue Reverend / Seize Atlantis
Eldorado Bar 121 4th St., Troy, NY, United StatesBoston punks Baabes play El Dorado in Troy. With guests Black Tongue Reverend and Seize Atlantis rounding out the evening of live music.
Cliff Eberhardt
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesCliff Eberhardt is hailed as "the missing link between Paul McCartney and Cole Porter." He brings his melodies to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Manticore – The Tribute to ELP
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesManticore - The Tribute to Emerson, Lake and Palmer plays The Linda in Albany, focusing on the 50th anniversary of Brain Salad Surgery.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesAdapted from the book with a thrilling rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.
The Wailers
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesLegendary reggae outfit The Wailers (of Bob Marley fame) will make a rare 518 live appearance at The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.
Rumboat Chili
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesNew Hampshire-based classic rock outfit Rumboat Chili makes its UNIHOG live debut.
Motorbike / Rhoseway / Barbie Baker
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIt's a killer triple bill at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, featuring Motorbike, Rhoseway and Barbie Baker (of Candy Ambulance).
Capital District’s 2023 Spring Fine Arts Fest
CM School of Fine Arts 17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY, United StatesThe Capital District’s 2023 Spring Fine Arts Fest offers live local music, art exhibits by local artists, vendors, books/signings and more.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesAdapted from the book with a thrilling rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.
Rock Voices Saratoga
Saratoga Springs High School 1 Blue Streak Blvd., 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!
Have Fun! / The Grandstand Jockeys / The Snorts / Shortwave Radioband
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a stacked Sunday bill at Fuze Box in Albany, featuring sets by Have Fun!, The Grandstand Jockeys, The Snorts, and ShortWave RadioBand.
A Benefit For Marissa – Raffles / Vendors / Bands / More!
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesA Benefit For Marissa featuring raffles, vendors, live bands, comedy, DJ sets and more, at No Fun in Troy, NY. Super night for a great cause!
My Prophecy (w/ Scumville, Vintri Hill)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United States518 locals My Prophecy will headline Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Scumville and Vintri Hill opening the evening.
Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesRain - A Tribute to the Beatles performs songs from Abbey Road and the Rooftop Concert live, in addition to all your favorites hits.
Half Waif (Lift Series)
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesHudson Valley singer-songwriter Half Waif (aka Nandi Rose) brings her bold and unique meld of pop and folk to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
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.
Perpetual Groove (w/ Social Assassins)
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesGeorgia-based Perpetual Groove head north of the Mason-Dixon Line, playing live at Lark Hall in Albany. With guests Social Assassins.
Makes My Blood Dance / Edwrds / Sonic Sacrifice / Under The Den / Gozer / JFUEGO / Deadweight / Lental
Pauly's Hotel 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesMakeup clad "disco metal" outfit Makes My Blood Dance headline a packed bill of scorching metal and alt rock at Pauly's Hotel in Albany.
Heather Maloney
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesA perfect fusion of indie-folk, Heather Maloney produces riveting music with thought-provoking lyrics. Catch her in Saratoga at Caffe Lena.
Activity / Thinner Friends / Nathan Meltz & The House Of Tomorrow
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesAvant quartet Activity headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Thinner Friends and Nathan Meltz & The House Of Tomorrow opening.
Fivio Foreign w/ Dream Doll & Friends
The Palace Theatre Albany 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesRapper Fivio Foreign performs at The Palace Theatre in Albany. With Dream Doll and more. Hosted and comedy by Wild N Out's Rip Micheals.
The SteelDrivers
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesFor The SteelDrivers what began as a casual jam a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world.
The Dead Tongues
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSinger-songwriter / folk rocker Ryan Gustafson (aka The Dead Tongues) performs at the Hangar on the Hudson, supporting his new album, Dust.
Magic Beans
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen 79 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesDenver funk/soul/rock outfit Magic Beans touch down in Albany, NY, for a gig at The Hollow Bar that's sure to be a killer night out.
John Valby (a.k.a. “Dr. Dirty”)
Frog Alley Brewing Company 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe venerable Dr. Dirty (a.k.a. John Valby) brings his legendary x-rated one-man piano show to Frog Alley in Schenectady, NY.
Melissa Ferrick
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesProlific singer/songwriter and professor at Northeastern, Melissa Ferrick takes the stage with lyrical dexterity and instrumental prowess.
Thom Powers and Friends
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesThom Powers and Friends featuring Darryle Kniffen, Shannon Roy and The Rusticator Duo will be performing live at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.
Kendall Street Company
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesVirginia's Kendall Street Company bring their eclectic brand of jam rock to Lark Hall in Albany. Opening act TBA.
The Spot / Seize Atlantis / Tom’s House
Pauly's Hotel 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesCelebrate Jay from The Spot's birthday with some live jam and alternative music, with sets by The Spot, Seize Atlantis and Tom's House.
Carsie Blanton – Women’s Voices Concert Series
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesSinger songwriter Carsie Blanton returns to The Linda in Albany to perform live as part of the 2023 Women's Voices Concert Series.