Music
The Pine Boys
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesBeats driven jam-funk outfit The Pine Boys return to The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany for a free show on January 11.
Extreme Music Awards 2025
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Extreme Music Awards 2025 is the second edition of the premier regional awards event for heavy music in the greater 518 area.
Rock Voices
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesRock Voices Albany -- a 100-voice 518 community choir -- performs classic and modern rock and pop songs, backed by a professional band!
Bimbo Nite Rave – Time Machine: DJ 2ND CH!LD/DJ Dental Work/DJ P!nk P!xl
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesBimbo Nite Rave is back for the New Year at No Fun! Time Machine edition: Dress as a bimbo from throughout the time periods. Maybe vintage?
Mild Wally (w/ Ringside Tonic, Electric Turtle, Treasure Cove)
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAlbany emo band Mild Wally travel from their basement to Putnam Place!! With special guests Treasure Cove, Electric Turtle, and Ringside Tonic.
Crystal Ship – A Tribute to The Doors
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesTake a trip back to Sunset Strip in the 1960s with Crystal Ship. This touring tribute act pays tribute to Jim Morrison and the Doors by recreating the music, magic and intensity of a live Doors concert.
Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesOld Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned: Four powerhouse jazz musicians unite to create a seamless, emotive sound.
Back in Black – The True AC/DC Experience
The Strand Theatre 210 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY, United StatesAC/DC tribute band Back in Black will headline the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls, breaking out all the hits and more.
Old TP’s Birthday Bash feat. The Deadbeats, Raisinhead and Vinnie Amico
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesBirthday Bash of all Birthday Bashes at Lark Hall in Albany for Tom Pirozzi, featuring The Deadbeats, Raisinhead and special guest Vinnie Amico of Moe.
Brunch with Monkey and the Crowbar at the Eleven
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesMonkey and the Crowbar give an old-timey spin to tunes we all know and love. Catch their FREE brunch show at the Eleven at Lark Hall Albany.
Ellis Paul
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesOne of folk's enduring favorites, Ellis Paul transforms stories of the human condition into luminous folk-pop songs that stay with you.
No Fun Dance Series Vol.1: Swing Dance Night
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSwing Dance Night at No Fun, featuring Dylan Perrillo's live band and lessons taught by Vance and Sarrah.
Extreme Music Awards 2025 After-Party
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a mega-rager metal after-party at Empire Underground Albany to wrap up the Extreme Music Awards 2025, which go down on Saturday, 1/11. Featuring live sets by Skinlab, Dead By Wednesday, Outta My Head, The Antarctican and After The Winter.
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
The Dirty Nil – Winter 2025 Tour (w/ Grumpster, House & Home)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesCanadian indie rockers The Dirty Nil headline Empire Underground in Albany amid their Winter 2025 Tour. With special guests Grumpster and House & Home.
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.
The Browning (w/ Dropout Kings, Filth, The Defect, Vaexus)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesKansas City electronicore band The Browning headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Dropout Kings, Filth, The Defect, and Vaexus.
Halo Bite (w/ BILLY, Death Defier, Take Steps)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNo Fun presents Halo Bite with special guests BILLY, Death Defier, and Take Steps. Vibe: Hardcore punk.
Renesans & Nailed Shut MA (w/ Slamwich)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMassachusetts heavyweights Renesans and Nailed Shut MA cross the state line to co-headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guest Slamwich.
Plant Fight (w/ Mystery Girl & The Lowliest One)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents Plant Fight live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Mystery Girl and The Lowliest One.
Cinnamon / Cold Kiss / Grand Street / Prize / Spiritkiller / Wet Specimens
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesAlbany Style Hardcore 2024 record release show at No Fun in Troy featuring Cinnamon, Cold Kiss, Grand Street, Prize, Spiritkiller, and more.
Nile & Six Feet Under (w/ Pyscroptic, Embryonic Autopsy)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSouthern death metal legends Nile and Six Feet Under coheadline Empire Live in Albany. With special guest openers Pyscroptic and Embryonic Autopsy.
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
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.
Moon Rules Apply (w/ Flatwounds, Torpedo Lane, Senior Living)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents Moon Rules Apply live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Flatwounds, Torpedo Lane, and Senior Living.
Adirondack Vinyl Slam!
The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street / 21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls NY, NY, United StatesImagine a giant flea market of LPs & CDs, right in Glens Falls! Free admission, live DJs all day, great family fun. Don't miss the dig!
Family Tree Mondays at Putnam Place
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLocal faves Family Tree are joined each week by various guests from the regional music scene to perform live at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
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.
12th Saratoga Clay Arts Center Chili Bowl
Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSaratoga Clay Arts Center presents its 12th Chili Bowl at the Saratoga City Center. Incl. handmade bowl, live music, and chili taste testing.
Kerosene Heights (w/ Senior Living, Elephant Jake, Everybody That Loves You)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNC emo punks Kerosene Heights headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Senior Living, Elephant Jake, and Everybody That Loves You.