Bronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation

This 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 will converge at Caffe Lena for a Year End Retrospective Listening Party, celebrating musicians who passed in 2024.

Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.

Byrdhouse Records presents Toriendofstory, Amy Powers, Little Cliff, & Keta Ester at No Fun on 12/19. Vibes- Indie Singer/Songwriter + more!

Rochmon Record Club Listening Party gathers at The Linda in Albany to celebrate The Who - Who's Next.

Hamell on Trial (aka Ed Hamell) brings his smart, politically charged one-man acoustic-punk show to Ophelia's in Albany.

The Park Theater in Glens Falls hosts The Music of Thelonious Monk live, with Adam Siegel, Jason Emmond and Matt Niedbalski.

Combining distinct backgrounds and musical experiences, Albany's Mixed Roots perform music from different cultural roots across the region.

From Albany Veterans With Love Benefit with live music and silent auction to help those recently impacted by the storms in the Southern U.S.

Byrdhouse Records presents Tula Vera, Rat Motel, Canella, and Grape Juice at No Fun. A fun indie rock show before the holidays!

Holiday Rock Showcase at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, featuring live sets by Psycho Mutton Chops, Shadow Estate, Lil Josiey, and Eric Lewis.

Empire Live in Albany and 102.7 WEQX radio present their Home For The Holidaze party, featuring a special Phantogram themed DJ set.

Jazzy Americana combo led by singer, guitarist and songwriter Rees Shad, perform live at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.

Unplugged Holiday Party with Mike Trash (The Erotics) and Pink (Jimmi Mahalares) at The King's Inn in Schenectady, NY. FREE.

It's time again for the annual Pony in the Pancake Holiday Show at No Fun in Troy, with guests Los Espejos, Haley Moley, Electric Turtle, Cooper's Hawk, Rabid Children, A.M.'s, and Huntress Wizard.

Neon Avenue play the best of the Grateful Dead, and are one of the best at doing it. Catch them at UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Local talent John Hill performs acoustic Grateful Dead and Christmas carols and songs live at The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany.

Nefesh Mountain is a New York-based progressive bluegrass band blending American folk, Appalachian bluegrass, Celtic folk and Jewish melodies.

Hayley Jane returns to Albany with her full band for a headlining set at Ophelia's on Broadway. The Laura Leigh Band opens.

Senile Records Showcase at The Rat Den in Albany, featuring live sets by Raction, Despise, Drew S., and J. Grecco. FREE.