Invocation of the Muse: Poetry Open Mic
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesInvocation of the Muse, Albany, NY's monthly open mic for poets and spoken word, returns to Lark Hall in Albany for an August installment.
The Goddamn Gallows (w/ Rebelmatic)
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Goddamn Gallows will headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Rebelmatic.
Ledisi Sings Nina (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesVocalist Ledisi will channel singer and activist Nina Simone, performing Simone's stirring, legendary songs with the Philadelphia Orchestra, at SPAC in Saratoga Springs.
Doug E. Fresh (w/ Ohzhe w/ DJ TGIF, DJ Hollyw8d)
Jennings Landing 1 Quay St., Albany, NY, United StatesOld-school hip hop legend Doug E. Fresh headlines the last 2022 gig of the Alive at Five concert series at Jennings Landing in Albany, NY.
The Comb Down
Party on the Patio - Waterhole Music Lounge 48 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY, United StatesThe Comb Down headline Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.
DakhaBrakha – A Tribute to Ukraine
Agnes S. Macdonald Music Haven Stage 500 Iroquois Way, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe ethereal and entrancing vocal roots music of Eastern Europe is lifted into the 21st century by Ukrainian ethno-chaos quartet Dakhabrakha.
Oceano / Ethoeos / Worm Shepherd / Assault On the Living / Beast
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a blistering night of metal at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring metalcore heroes Oceano and special guests Ethoeos, Worm Shepherd, Assault On the Living, and Beast.
Rock the Block w/ BerkStar
Canal Square 72 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY, United StatesThe City of Cohoes invites all to enjoy the weekly FREE summer Thursday night outdoor concert series Rock the Block with blues/funk rockers BerkStar
The RT’s
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesThe RT’s (formerly The Rad Trads). have tempered their once raucous, beer-soaked trad jazz and blues with more recently acquired maturity.
Film: Fanny – The Right To Rock
The Addy at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesIn the 1960s in Sacramento, Calif., two Filipina-American sisters formed a teen garage band, evolving into the legendary rock group Fanny.
Joey Valence & Brae
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLark Hall in Albany presents Hip Hop duo Joey Valence & Brae, who blend classic break beat Hip-Hop, boom bap, hardcore punk, and more.
Panic at the Fuze Box (Pop-Punk & Emo Night)
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesEvery Thursday night at Fuze Box in Albany it's Panic at the Fuze Box, devoted to your fave pop-punk and emo jams. There's even Emo Karaoke!
Lark Hall Tattoo Art Show – First Friday August
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesDon't miss the Lark Hall Tattoo Art Show hosted by The Curly Wolf Tattoo Club from 5-9 p.m. Then, stick around for Wolfman Jack.
Albany Twilight Market (August)
Albany Twilight Market 683 Broadway, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Albany Twilight Market by Osteal Blossoms is a rotating vendor market with an emphasis on strange, dark, alt, unique, and unusual.
Phoenix & The Raven / Fires In The Distance / Alcyone / The Antarctican / Lifelong Death
Empire Underground 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United StatesIt's a hot night of blistering metal at Empire Underground in Albany, featuring Phoenix & The Raven, with four opening bands on the bill.
NWR Dock Rock Vol. 1 w/ Jigsaw Youth, Alliteration, Senior Living, Ladybyrd
Noteworthy Center 930 Broadway, Suite 1, Albany, NY, United StatesAlbany non-profit Noteworthy Resources (NWR) presents NWR Dock Rock Vol. 1, feat. Jigsaw Youth, Alliteration, Senior Living, and Ladybyrd, at its new community center and indoor skate park.
Into The Woods – Presented By Broadway Camp
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe innovative Capital Region theatre training program Broadway Camp returns to Proctors with Into The Woods, honoring Stephen Sondheim.
Radney Foster
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSinger songwriter Radney Foster has been compared to the likes of electric-era Bob Dylan; see for yourself at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Gentleman Brawlers
Pauly's Hotel 337 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesPsychedelic Afro-soul revivalists Gentleman Brawlers infuse funk-based compositions with throwback electronica and acid rock. Catch them live in Albany at Pauly's Hotel.
Wolfman Jack
Lark Hall 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesLark Hall in Albany presents Wolfman Jack, performing the psychedelic and electrifying Live Dead era of The Grateful Dead.
Joe Chaos’ Birfdai Party w/ BerkStar Presents Hendrix / Sweep The Leg / The Hard Luck Souls / Pardon Me? / Fenix Rising
Putnam Place 63a Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesCome celebrate at Joe Chaos' Birfdai Party w/ BerkStar, Sweep the Leg, the Hard Luck Souls and more at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs.
HEX – Speakeasy
Fuze Box 12 Central Avenue, Albany, NY, United StatesThe upcoming "secret" rendezvous HEX - Speakeasy (at Fuze Box...shhh) will feature limericks and darkwave dance music all in the same night!
Into The Woods – Presented By Broadway Camp
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe innovative Capital Region theatre training program Broadway Camp returns to Proctors with Into The Woods, honoring Stephen Sondheim.
Summer on Central Week 1 w/ Rock Voices Choir / Super 400 / Kyla Silk
The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY, United StatesThe Linda is hosting the first of its first free, outdoor “Summer on Central” music series, feat. Rock Voices Choir, Super 400 and Kyla Silk.
Black Arts & Cultural Festival 2022
Empire State Plaza 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY, United StatesThe Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance. With a special performance by SWV!
Little Folks Show with Novus Cantus
Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesRelax as a family and enjoy Novus Cantus for free in the comfort of Caffe Lena's listening room, introducing the kids to the joy of live music.
Almost Queen – A Tribute to Queen / Philadelphia Freedom – A Tribute to Elton John
Frog Alley Brewing Company 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesQueen tribute band Almost Queen bring the elaborate prog rock pop of their namesake to Frog Alley Brewing Company in Schenectady.
The Philadelphia Orchestra – The Princess Bride in Concert
SPAC: Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, United StatesSee and hear The Princess Bride composer Mark Knopfler’s stellar score specially arranged for symphony orchestra at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, while you watch the film!
Oneida / Spiral Wave Nomads / Ben Seretan
No Fun 275 River Street, Troy, NY, United StatesPunk/psych/rockers Oneida from NYC make the trek north to headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with guests Spiral Wave Nomads and Ben Seretan.
Into The Woods – Presented By Broadway Camp
MainStage at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United StatesThe innovative Capital Region theatre training program Broadway Camp returns to Proctors with Into The Woods, honoring Stephen Sondheim.