Music
Capital Zen
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesRock out at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany at an evening with Glens Falls band Capital Zen performing a special free show.
Scally’s Punk Rock Holiday! feat. Lemon Law, Gozer, Lex Naturalis, Brother T and the Boys
Scally's Roadside Bar & Grill 3116 Moss Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesScally's Punk Rock Holiday! featuring live sets by Lemon Law, Gozer, Lex Naturalis, and Brother T and the Boys. $5 admission benefits CMN.
The Empty Pockets – Mistletunes Holiday Tour
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesChicago roots rockers The Empty Pockets return to Saratoga Springs to celebrate the Christmas season at Caffe Lena.
Anime Rave – Bitchin’ Betty / DJ 2ND CH!LD / DJ P!nk P!xe1 / DJ Dogtoy
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse Records presents Anime Rave Night featuring Bitchin' Betty, DJ 2ND CH!LD, DJ P!nk P!xe1, DJ Dogtoy. Vibe: anime / J-pop / J-rock.
PS2 / Lordhunna / Apostrophebeats / Anthill Annihilator
Washington Tavern 250 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a packed Friday night four-band bill at the Washington Tavern in Albany, featuring live sets by PS2 (PHL), Lordhunna (BMORE), Apostrophebeats, and Anthill Annihilator.
Holiday Jamboree Market feat. Live Music by Twice Twice
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin Lark Hall in Albany , NY, for the Holiday Jamboree Market, featuring 20-plus vendors and live music by Twice Twice. FREE.
Common Decency / The Microbes / Unintelligents / Schenectavoidz
Sweet Side Records 18 Curran Ln, Glens Falls, United StatesIt's an epic all-ages hardcore matinee at Sweet Side Records in Glens Falls, with live sets by Common Decency, The Microbes, Unintelligents, and Schenectavoidz.
Stella Rose
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesStella Rose perform the music of the Jerry Garcia Band live and acoustic at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany. FREE.
Fifth Annual Holiday Vibes Toy Drive feat. Hope For Now, Arrow Through Me, Ghost Chant, Cemetery Weather, Emma’s Secrets
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesFifth Annual Holiday Vibes Toy Drive at Empire Underground, feat. live sets by Hope For Now, Arrow Through Me, Ghost Chant, Cemetery Weather, and Emma's Secrets.
G.O.L.E.M. / Dowsing Rod / 3 Women / Saturnalias
Son of Egg 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY, United StatesIt's a packed Saturday night four-band bill at Son of Egg in Rensselaer, featuring live sets by G.O.L.E.M., Dowsing Rod, 3 Women, and Saturnalias.
No Fun ‘s 3rd Birthday Show – A Tribute To Lou Reed/Velvet Underground
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNo Fun's 3rd Birthday Show: A Tribute to Lou Reed/Velvet Underground. Multiple bands performing. Celebrate No Fun's birthday!
‘It’s a Gala’ – Formal Party by Mirth Films w/ Glass Pony & Lucid Street
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesCelebrate six years of Mirth Films at "It's A Gala," a formal party at Lark Hall in Albany, featuring Glass Pony and Lucid Street.
Sean Rowe
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States518 local Sean Rowe 's heartfelt songs are rooted in singer-songwriter tradition, delivered in a baritone voice that can crush granite.
Albany Twilight Market After-Party
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesDon't miss the Albany Twilight Market After-Party at Fuze Box in Albany, NY. It's a great way to end the evening.
Pathogenic (w/ MIRA, Sickbay, Breathless By Dawn, 1000 Yrd Stare)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a full evening of metal at Empire Underground, with Boston metal outfit Pathogenic headlining alongside guests MIRA, Sickbay, Breathless By Dawn, and 1000 Yrd Stare.
The Millstone Rounders
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe 518's newest all-star string band -- The Millstone Rounders -- headline Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Johnny Rabb & The Tichy Boys Rockin’ Christmas
The Hangar on the Hudson 675 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJohnny Rabb’s annual Christmas extravaganza at The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, featuring The Tichy Boys!
Samara Joy – A Joyful Holiday (feat. The McLendon Family)
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesBronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation
G.O.L.E.M. / Happy Birthday James / Drab Stucco
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThis week's installment of Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs features live sets by G.O.L.E.M., Happy Birthday James, and Drab Stucco. FREE.
Rochmon Record Club – 2024 Retrospective
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesRochmon Record Club will converge at Caffe Lena for a Year End Retrospective Listening Party, celebrating musicians who passed in 2024.
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.
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Who – Who’s Next
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesRochmon Record Club Listening Party gathers at The Linda in Albany to celebrate The Who - Who's Next.
Toriendofstory (w/ Amy Powers, Little Cliff, Keta Ester)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse Records presents Toriendofstory, Amy Powers, Little Cliff, & Keta Ester at No Fun on 12/19. Vibes- Indie Singer/Songwriter + more!
Hamell On Trial Holiday Show (w/ Dust Bowl Faeries)
Ophelia's 388 Broadway, Floor 1, Albany, United StatesHamell on Trial (aka Ed Hamell) brings his smart, politically charged one-man acoustic-punk show to Ophelia's in Albany.
The Music of Thelonious Monk with Adam Siegel, Jason Emmond & Matt Niedbalski
The Park Theater 14 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, United StatesThe Park Theater in Glens Falls hosts The Music of Thelonious Monk live, with Adam Siegel, Jason Emmond and Matt Niedbalski.
Mixed Roots
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesCombining distinct backgrounds and musical experiences, Albany's Mixed Roots perform music from different cultural roots across the region.
From Albany Veterans With Love Benefit (feat. The Grandstand Jockeys, Blackcat Elliot, Tame The Rooster, Otobo)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesFrom Albany Veterans With Love Benefit with live music and silent auction to help those recently impacted by the storms in the Southern U.S.
Tula Vera (w/ Rat Motel, Canella, Grape Juice!)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse Records presents Tula Vera, Rat Motel, Canella, and Grape Juice at No Fun. A fun indie rock show before the holidays!
Holiday Rock Showcase feat. Psycho Mutton Chops, Shadow Estate, Lil Josiey, Eric Lewis
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesHoliday Rock Showcase at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, featuring live sets by Psycho Mutton Chops, Shadow Estate, Lil Josiey, and Eric Lewis.
Home For The Holidaze feat. Phantogram DJ Set
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesEmpire Live in Albany and 102.7 WEQX radio present their Home For The Holidaze party, featuring a special Phantogram themed DJ set.