Guns N’ Roses (w/ Dirty Honey)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesLegendary '80s rockers Guns N' Roses are undergoing a revival of sorts and will finally make a 518 appearance at long last, headlining SPAC.
Anime Rave – Walhalla (Anime Cover Band) / DJ Revy & Cordyceps / Live Anime
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesByrdhouse presents Anime Rave! With Walhalla (anime cover band), sets by DJ Revy and Cordyceps, and live anime drawing by Justin Morocho.
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue (w/ TBA)
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesBrass band baller Trombone Shorty and his Orleans Avenue crew roll into Albany, for a gig at The Egg.
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY, United StatesThe Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.
Born Dead Fest – Day 1 – feat. Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Many More!
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesMetalcore legends Hatebreed headline Day One of Born Dead Fest at Empire Live in Albany, featuring tons of bands on two stages, over two days, on Labor Day Weekend 2023.
The Ultimates (with Fireworks)
Sherman’s Park Bath Ave., Caroga Lake, NY, United StatesStart your Labor Day weekend off right with an electrifying performance by local favorite band The Ultimates, followed by fireworks! At Sherman's Park in Caroga Lake.
Sawyer Fredericks
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSawyer Fredericks’ honest and elegantly stripped down Americana “free range folk” style incorporates elements of blues, roots, rock and jazz.
Noah Kahan (w/ Ruston Kelly)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesVermont bred singer-songwriter Noah Kahan brings his blend of folk infused pop to SPAC in Saratoga Springs. With special guest Ruston Kelly.
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park 17 West Brook Rd., Lake George, NY, United StatesThe Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.
Born Dead Fest – Day 2 – feat. Integrity, Madball, Many More!
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesHardcore legends Integrity and Madball headline Day Two of Born Dead Fest at Empire Live in Albany, featuring tons of bands on two stages, over two days, on Labor Day Weekend 2023.
Tim Meadows
Albany Funny Bone 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., #K-206, Albany, NY, United StatesComedian and actor Tim Meadows (also an SNL cast member) performs standup comedy live at The Albany Funny Bone.
Sawyer Fredericks
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSawyer Fredericks’ honest and elegantly stripped down Americana “free range folk” style incorporates elements of blues, roots, rock and jazz.
Fine Grain / Docents / Anthill Annihilator
Desperate Annie's 12-14 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAlbany shoegaze haze punks Fine Grain headline Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with live support from guests Docents and Anthill Annihilator.
Rock ‘N’ Roll High School – The Ramones – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Sound + Vision: Music at the Movies film series presents Rock 'N' Roll High School featuring the legendary iconic punk band The Ramones. At the Linda in Albany.
D.R.I. (w/ Paralysis, From Within, Faded Line, The Hauntings)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesD.R.I. (short for Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) helped pioneer crossover thrash metal in the '80s, and have been going strong since. Their upcoming gig at Empire Underground promises to be a mosh pit for the ages. This time, they're here to celebrate 41 years of "crossing over."
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.
Jonathan Bree (New Zealand)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJonathan Bree is a composer, multi- instrumentalist and producer from New Zealand. Catch him live at No Fun in Troy.
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street / 21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls NY, NY, United StatesThe Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls is like a block party and mini carnival every week!
Sara Milonovich and Daisycutter
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesAlt-country singer-songwriter and fiddler Sara Milonovich returns to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs for an evening of indie roots rock.
Troller / BloodX3 / Nite Office
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesAustin power trio Troller fuse fuzz bass, heavy analog electronics, and cinematic sound design into a simmering sonic exorcism.
Sir Chloe (w/ TBA)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSir Chloe is the band Dana Foote formed during her senior year at Bennington College, where she put on a concert in lieu of a thesis.
Squeeze & The Psychedelic Furs
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesIconic British expats Squeeze and The Psychedelic Furs co-headline this special performance at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, NY.
Eastbound Throwdown 2023
The Irwin Farm 33 Irwin Road, Salem, NY, United StatesEastbound Throwdown 2023 promises to be another packed weekend of live outdoor music and camping at The Irwin Family Farm in Salem.
Cody Manson – Double Cups & Demons Tour
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesUp and coming Cleveland-based emcee Cody Manson headlines Fuze Box in Albany, amid his Double Cups & Demons Tour.
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour (w/ Uncle Kracker)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesClassic rock titans ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd co-headline SPAC in Saratoga Springs amid The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. Uncle Kracker opens.
Film School (w/ Laveda & Galene)
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesIndie shoegaze stalwarts Film School return with their sixth full-length release, We Weren’t Here, the follow-up to 2018’s Bright to Death.
Will Evans
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesWill Evans’ mastery of live-looping showcases his multi-instrumentalist skills including steel drums, beatboxing, guitar, and soulful vocals.
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater 235 Second Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesAlbany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
Scott Tournet
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesElektric Voodoo frontman, Nocturnals co-founder, solo artist and producer Scott Tournet plays live at The Linda in Albany.
The Wheel Performs Veneta, Oregon 8/27/72
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 Veneta, Oregon, 8/27/72 live set.