Uncharted Creativity: AI in Action
Overit Media 435 New Scotland Ave., Albany, United StatesDive into the world of AI-powered artistry with Jeremy Evans, an early adopter of MidJourney, as he demonstrates the boundless possibilities of AI in action.
Doom Dogs
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 30 Second Street, Troy, NY, United StatesDoom Dogs is a genre-free Improvising super group with Reeves Gabrels, Jonathan Kane and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells.
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.
Gareth Pearson
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesNicknamed "The Welsh Tornado" for his fretboard pyrotechnics, Gareth Pearson 's pieces draw from folk, classical, funk, pop and jazz.
Open Karaoke & Music Listening Party
Son of Egg 483 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY, United StatesOpen karaoke and music listening party at Son of Egg in Rensselaer every Thursday night! Come for the tunes, stay for the kimchi.
Tremors (1990)
GE Theatre at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesTremors (1990) - Giant, carnivorous worm-like things attack an isolated small town from under the ground, and it’s… tremendous!
10:01 – The Eleven Presents
The Eleven 351 Hudson Ave., Albany, United StatesAverill Park, NY, alt-rock/indie group 10:01 return to The Eleven at Lark Hall in Albany, NY. FREE.
Extreme Music Awards 2025 Pre-Party
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a mega-rager metal pre-party at Empire Underground in Albany to kick off the Extreme Music Awards 2025, feat. live sets by Concrete (album release show), Smoke A.D., Brick by Brick, Dysentery, Faded Line, Hope For Now, and Against The Reign.
Flavour (w/ Lemon of Choice & Inch)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesNY "Bubblegum Boot Rockers" Flavour headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Lemon of Choice and Inch kicking off the night.
Lez Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti and More
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, United StatesLez Zeppelin, an all-female Zep tribute act, perform Physical Graffiti in its entirety and more at Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes.
Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAllison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth merge contemporary folk lyrics with elegant Celtic and bluegrass melody and instrumentation.
HERSTORY: 50 Years of Women in Music (w/ Lucid Street, Mirth Films & RadioRadioX)
Lost & Found Bar & Kitchen 942 Broadway, Albany, NY, United StatesHERSTORY: Lucid Street, Mirth Films, and RadioRadioX take you on a musical journey of appreciation for the women on our radios, playing only music written/sung by women from the 1970s to modern day.
Oobleck & The Sugar Hold
Ophelia's 388 Broadway, Floor 1, Albany, United StatesParty like it's 1999 at Ophelia's on Broadway in Albany, with live music by Oobleck and The Sugar Hold.
Girth Control (w/ Billy Batts & The Made Men, The Louseskateers, Negative Raxxx)
Eldorado Bar 121 4th St., Troy, NY, United StatesDCxPC Live presents a killer ska/punk show at Eldorado Bar in Troy, featuring local ska-punk wiseguys Girth Control, plus Billy Batts & The Made Men, The Lousekateers, and Negative Raxxx.
The Wheel Performs Pembroke Pines 5/22/77
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin in welcoming The Wheel back to Lark Hall in Albany. This time The Wheel performs The Grateful Dead's Pembroke Pines 5/22/77 set.
Mindscape Apocalypse (w/ GUTS & Malicious Offense)
Washington Tavern 250 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a killer Sanctum Friday at the Washington Tavern in Albany, featuring live sets by Mindscape Apocalypse, GUTS, and Malicious Offense.
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.
Word Plays: A Whale of a Tale
The Guild Room at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesWord Plays: A Whale of a Tale. Come listen to a biblical story (can you guess which one?), personal stories, Adirondack folktales and more.
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.