Negative Approach (w/ Raw Brigade, The World, Buzzard, Street Hassle)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt doesn't get more OG hardcore than Detroit's Negative Approach, who will make a rare stop in Albany to destroy Empire Underground.
Under Attack / Male Patterns / Grawlxies / Informal Society
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesThis week's super slamming Super Dark Thursday at no Fun in Troy features Virginia heavies Under Attack, with Male Patterns, Grawlxies and Informal Society.
Bellstock 23
The Old Bell Homestead 1459 Route 23c, East Jewett, NY, United StatesBellstock 23 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.
Everclear – 30th Anniversary Tour (w/ Fastball & The Nixons)
Frog Alley Brewing Company 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States'90s alt-rock icons Everclear take over Frog Alley in Schenectady, NY, amid their 30th Anniversary Tour. Fastball and the Nixons open.
Driftwood
UNIHOG 2 Center St., Hoosick Falls, NY, United StatesUpstate NY based Americana outfit Driftwood bring their stellar live show to the UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.
Bellstock 23
The Old Bell Homestead 1459 Route 23c, East Jewett, NY, United StatesBellstock 23 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.
River Festival
RadioRadioX and Mirth Films Stage State and River Streets, Troy, NY, United StatesTroy River Festival is a curated celebration of art, music, crafts, and culture for all ages, with more than 100 vendors and shops to explore.
Bellstock 23
The Old Bell Homestead 1459 Route 23c, East Jewett, NY, United StatesBellstock 23 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.
The Steel Wheels
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesA Virginia-based Americana band with a strong bluegrass underpinning, the Steel Wheels have captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere.
Brian Wilson / Chicago (w/ Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesBrian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, is one of the greatest living songwriters. Catch a legend here in Saratoga, with tourmates Chicago.
Decrepit Birth – The Uncreation of Civilization Tour 2022
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesSanta Cruz, Calif.-based death metallers Decrepit Birth touch down in Albany for a brutal sonic assault. With special guests Pathology, Unmerciful and Stabbing.
Todd Rundgren – Unpredictable
Hart Theatre at the Egg Agency Building 1, S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesTodd Rundgren will perform his Unpredictable show at The Egg in Albany, pulling from his deep catalog, from Nazz to his pop hits, to prog-rockers Utopia.
The Super 400 (w/ Blue Machine) – Rockin’ on the River at The Waterfront
River Street Market 433 River St., Troy, NY, United StatesThe Super 400 will headline Rockin' on the River at The Waterfront in Troy, a free outdoor concert series at River Street Market. With Blue Machine.
Inner Circle / The King Yellowman Show featuring K’reema & The Sagittarius Band
Empire State Plaza 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's reggae night at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY, with Jamaican imports Inner Circle and King Yellowman performing a free outdoor show.
The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie Tour
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesArmed with brand new LP Dropout Boogie, The Black Keys will rock SPAC amid their first tour since 2019. With special guests Band of Horses and Ceramic Animal.
Roger Waters – This Is Not A Drill 2022 North American Tour
MVP Arena 51 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY, United StatesRoger Waters will perform a dozen or so Pink Floyd classics plus more, all in the round, at MVP Arena in Albany.
X Ambassadors (w/ Hoko)
Empire Live 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIthaca, NY's X Ambassadors will rock Empire Live in Albany as part of their current Beautiful Liar tour, in support of the concept album. Guests Hoko will open.
Ballyhoo! (w/ Souly Had & The E-Block)
Jennings Landing 1 Quay St., Albany, NY, United StatesReggae/punk/rock outfit Ballyhoo! kick the summer vibe into high gear with this installment of the Alive at Five series at Jennings Landing.
The Mallett Brothers Band
Party on the Patio - Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesThe Mallett Brothers Band play Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series on Thursdays.
Carlos Truly / Safety Meeting / Kendra McKinley
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesCarlos Truly makes an appearance in downtown Troy, NY, playing No Fun.
Rock The Dock Music Festival
The Lake George Steamboat Company Pier 57 Beach Road, Lake George, NY, United StatesThe Rock the Dock Music Festival in Lake George, NY, features well-known jam bands on the pier, surrounded by the Adirondack mountains.
Better Than Ezra – Schenectady County SummerNight 2022
Downtown Schenectady State Street, between Broadway and Barrett Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesBetter Than Ezra -- one of the great underrated alt rock bands of the '90s -- will be headlining a free show at Schenectady County SummerNight 2022.
Seize Atlantis / E.R.I.E. / Big Sigh / The Spot
CM School of Fine Arts 17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, NY, United StatesThe Chaos Collective presents its first ever show at CM Fine Arts in Clifton Park, with Seize Atlantis and a mix of local and touring bands.
Gibby Haynes Plays Butthole Surfers With Paul Green Rock Academy
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesGibby Haynes will be playing Butthole Surfer classics and other oddities at No Fun, accompanied by students of the Paul Green Rock Academy.
Rod Stewart (w/ Cheap Trick)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesGuaranteed, Rod Stewart will bring down the house at SPAC in Saratoga when he busts out all the classics. He's immortal. With special guest Cheap Trick.
NipperFest 2022
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesNipperFest 2022 -- presented by Frog Alley Brewing Company on the Music Haven Stage in Schenectady's Central Park -- is one of the largest free local music festivals of the year in the Capital Region.
Get The Led Out – A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
Frog Alley Brewing Company 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesVeteran Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out bring the music of the British rock legends to Frog Alley Brewing Co. in Schenectady.
Pop. 1280 / Blacklist / Fotocrime / 100 Psychic Dreams
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesSuper Dark Collective presents a stacked Saturday night live music bill at No Fun in Troy, featuring Pop. 1280. Blacklist and Fotocrime.
Heather Maloney
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesA perfect fusion of indie-folk, Heather Maloney produces riveting music with thought-provoking lyrics. Catch her in Saratoga at Caffe Lena.
Party on the Patio w/ Sonic Sacrifice, Project: Racecar, Wyatt Stockwell and Tom Keller
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesParty on the patio at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, with music by Sonic Sacrifice, Project: Racecar, Wyatt Stockwell and Tom Keller.