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2 events,
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter
Renowned singer/songwriter, musician, artist & novelist Josh Ritter weaves poetic lyrics & keen wit into thoughtful, impressionistic music.
Nuxx Vomica / Hexx Head / Clock Serum / BloodX3
Nuxx Vomica / Hexx Head / Clock Serum / BloodX3
Nuxx Vomica headline Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, NY. With guests Hexx Head, Clock Serum, and BloodX3 opening.
5 events,
’80s Dinner with Film Star & Author Diane Franklin
’80s Dinner with Film Star & Author Diane Franklin
Meet iconic '80s actress Diane Franklin, best known for her roles in Better Off Dead, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Amityville Horror 2: The Possession, The Last American Virgin and more.
Loudon Wainwright III (w/ Reese Fulmer)
Loudon Wainwright III (w/ Reese Fulmer)
Loudon Wainwright III mixes biting humor, raw vulnerability & keen observations into a tapestry of songs with authenticity & emotional depth.
Ann Wilson (of Heart and Tripsitter)
Ann Wilson (of Heart and Tripsitter)
Ann Wilson, founder and lead singer-songwriter of the iconic rock band Heart, performs live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
2 events,
Loudon Wainwright III (w/ Reese Fulmer)
Loudon Wainwright III (w/ Reese Fulmer)
Loudon Wainwright III mixes biting humor, raw vulnerability & keen observations into a tapestry of songs with authenticity & emotional depth.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
3 events,
Everybody That Loves You / Grapejuice! / Skotcha / CPS
Everybody That Loves You / Grapejuice! / Skotcha / CPS
Everybody That Loves You perform live at No Fun in Troy, NY. With Grapejuice!, Skotcha and CPS.
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls is like a block party and mini carnival every week!
Jon Pousette-Dart
Jon Pousette-Dart
Jon Pousette-Dart is a folk rock singer/songwriter whose gift is bringing the listener into his world, with timeless country-tinged songs.
5 events,
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is a three day, multi-band event in Lake George that will feature premiere touring bands on the festival circuit.
Death Before Dishonor (w/ Full Blown Chaos, Dysentery, Malefic, Silence Equals Death, Torn Out, Scarfold)
Death Before Dishonor (w/ Full Blown Chaos, Dysentery, Malefic, Silence Equals Death, Torn Out, Scarfold)
Boston hardcore outfit Death Before Dishonor headline a packed bill at Empire Underground in Albany, with Full Blown Chaos, Dysentery, Malefic, Silence Equals Death, Torn Out, and Scarfold.
Guns N’ Roses (w/ Dirty Honey)
Guns N’ Roses (w/ Dirty Honey)
Legendary '80s rockers Guns N' Roses are undergoing a revival of sorts and will finally make a 518 appearance at long last, headlining SPAC.
5 events,
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
The 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!
Born Dead Fest – Day 1 – feat. Hatebreed, Bleeding Through, Many More!
Metalcore 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.
Noah Kahan (w/ Ruston Kelly)
Noah Kahan (w/ Ruston Kelly)
Vermont bred singer-songwriter Noah Kahan brings his blend of folk infused pop to SPAC in Saratoga Springs. With special guest Ruston Kelly.
4 events,
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2023
The 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!
Born Dead Fest – Day 2 – feat. Integrity, Madball, Many More!
Hardcore 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
Tim Meadows
Comedian and actor Tim Meadows (also an SNL cast member) performs standup comedy live at The Albany Funny Bone.
1 event,
Fine Grain / Docents / Anthill Annihilator
Fine Grain / Docents / Anthill Annihilator
Albany shoegaze haze punks Fine Grain headline Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, with live support from guests Docents and Anthill Annihilator.
1 event,
Rock ‘N’ Roll High School – The Ramones – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
Rock ‘N’ Roll High School – The Ramones – Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies
The 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.
3 events,
D.R.I. (w/ Paralysis, From Within, Faded Line, The Hauntings)
D.R.I. (w/ Paralysis, From Within, Faded Line, The Hauntings)
D.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."
Jonathan Bree (New Zealand)
Jonathan Bree (New Zealand)
Jonathan Bree is a composer, multi- instrumentalist and producer from New Zealand. Catch him live at No Fun in Troy.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
5 events,
Sir Chloe (w/ TBA)
Sir Chloe (w/ TBA)
Sir 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.
Troller / BloodX3 / Nite Office
Troller / BloodX3 / Nite Office
Austin power trio Troller fuse fuzz bass, heavy analog electronics, and cinematic sound design into a simmering sonic exorcism.
Squeeze & The Psychedelic Furs
Squeeze & The Psychedelic Furs
Iconic British expats Squeeze and The Psychedelic Furs co-headline this special performance at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, NY.
8 events,
Eastbound Throwdown 2023
Eastbound Throwdown 2023
Eastbound Throwdown 2023 promises to be another packed weekend of live outdoor music and camping at The Irwin Family Farm in Salem.
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour (w/ Uncle Kracker)
ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour (w/ Uncle Kracker)
Classic rock titans ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd co-headline SPAC in Saratoga Springs amid The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour. Uncle Kracker opens.
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
6 events,
Eastbound Throwdown 2023
Eastbound Throwdown 2023
Eastbound Throwdown 2023 promises to be another packed weekend of live outdoor music and camping at The Irwin Family Farm in Salem.
Beams (w/ Pelican Movement & Belle Skinner)
Beams (w/ Pelican Movement & Belle Skinner)
Beams headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Pelican Movement and Belle Skinner opening the evening.
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
3 events,
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
Speedy Ortiz (w/ Washer & Candy Ambulance)
Speedy Ortiz (w/ Washer & Candy Ambulance)
Speedy Ortiz perform live at No Fun in Troy, NY. With support from special guest openers Washer and Candy Ambulance.
The Barefoot Movement
The Barefoot Movement
Bluegrass group The Barefoot Movement kicks their shoes off at The Linda in Albany. Part of the Linda's special Fall Music Series.
4 events,
Robot Monster 3D (1953)
Robot Monster 3D (1953)
Robot Monster 3D (1953): An alien that looks like a gorilla with a helmet has almost completely wiped out the human species from the face of Earth.
Chain Cult / Wet Specimens / Architrave / Nite Office
Chain Cult / Wet Specimens / Architrave / Nite Office
It's a packed night of postpunk, hardcore and darkwave at El Dorado in Troy, feat. Chain Cult, Wet Specimens, Architrave and Nite Office.
Sun Natives (w/ The Abyssmals, Glimmer)
Sun Natives (w/ The Abyssmals, Glimmer)
This edition of Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's is Heavy Psych Garage Night, feat. Sun Natives, The Abyssmals, and Glimmer.
2 events,
Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse with DJ Clay (w/ Scumville, Stalks, Boogie Bonus)
Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse with DJ Clay (w/ Scumville, Stalks, Boogie Bonus)
Shaggy 2 Dope of Insane Clown Posse with DJ Clay perform live at Empire Underground in Albany. With special guests Scumville, Stalks, and Boogie Bonus.
Night Beats / Moonwalks / The Abyssmals
Night Beats / Moonwalks / The Abyssmals
As Night Beats, Texas-born, LA-based artist Danny Lee Blackwell creates music like one might assemble a puzzle. Watch it unfold at No Fun in Troy.
3 events,
Hops & Harvest Festival 2023 feat. Yonder Mountain String Band
Hops & Harvest Festival 2023 feat. Yonder Mountain String Band
Hops & Harvest Festival 2023 features craft beer selections, fall activities, hops presentations, plus live music! This is a FREE event.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
Nightosphere (w/ Keta Ester, Canella, Retail Drugs)
Nightosphere (w/ Keta Ester, Canella, Retail Drugs)
Nightosphere headline No Fun in Troy, NY. With special guests Keta Ester, Canella, and Retail Drugs kicking off the evening of live music.
7 events,
Wargasm UK (w/ Turf ‘N’ Turf, Flatwounds)
Wargasm UK (w/ Turf ‘N’ Turf, Flatwounds)
British electronic rock duo Wargasm UK headline Empire Underground in Albany, with special guests Turf 'N' Turf and Flatwounds opening.
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral
The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls is like a block party and mini carnival every week!
The Kennedys – Album Release Show
The Kennedys – Album Release Show
The Kennedys are a husband/wife American folk-rock duo, self-described as “Higher energy than a folk act, but not as loud as a rock band.”
15 events,
Outlaw Music Festival (w/ Willie Nelson, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, The String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos, Particle Kid)
Outlaw Music Festival (w/ Willie Nelson, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, The String Cheese Incident, Los Lobos, Particle Kid)
The Outlaw Music Festival brings pairs the OG blunt-rolling country outlaw himself, Willie Nelson, with friends, for a rolling summer camp. Catch their stop at SPAC in Saratoga Springs.
Agnostic Front & Murphy’s Law (w/ Grade 2)
Agnostic Front & Murphy’s Law (w/ Grade 2)
New York hardcore legends Agnostic Front perform live at Empire Underground in Albany, NY, celebrating 40 years of United Blood. With special guests Murphy's Law and Grade 2.
After The Burial (w/ Alpha Wolf, Oakheart)
After The Burial (w/ Alpha Wolf, Oakheart)
Progressive metal heavyweights After The Burial headline Empire Live in Albany, NY, with special guests Alpha Wolf and Oakheart opening.
10 events,
PearlPalooza 2023
PearlPalooza 2023
PearlPalooza 2023 - Downtown Albany’s free all-ages music festival - returns to N. Pearl St & Sheridan Ave for its 14th year, feat. Fishbone.
Ray LaMontagne – Just Passing Through Tour
Ray LaMontagne – Just Passing Through Tour
Ray LaMontagne and trio hit the road this fall to perform the songs specially requested online by fans, from across his catalog.
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
8 events,
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
Grace Potter
Grace Potter
Vermont-born, Grammy-nominated rock vocalist Grace Potter returns to the Northeast to perform live at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
Eric Johnson – Treasure Tour
Eric Johnson – Treasure Tour
Grammy winning guitarist, vocalist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Eric Johnson will perform rare gems, new songs and old favorites.
1 event,
Boris + Melvins – Twins of Evil Tour (w/ Mr. Phylzzz)
Boris + Melvins – Twins of Evil Tour (w/ Mr. Phylzzz)
West Coasters The Melvins and Japanese trio Boris perform two classic albums in their entirety: Bullhead (Melvins) and Heavy Rocks (Boris).
3 events,
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Jacob’s Ladder / Seconds
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Jacob’s Ladder / Seconds
It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a psychological thriller double feature of Jacob's Ladder (1990) and Seconds (1966)!
Rochmon Record Club: Talking Heads – Remain in Light
Rochmon Record Club: Talking Heads – Remain in Light
This month,Chuck “Rochmon” Vosganian dissects, analyzes and rebuilds each song from the Talking Heads' fourth studio album, Remain in Light.
James McMurtry (w/ BettySoo)
James McMurtry (w/ BettySoo)
Acclaimed singer-songwriter James McMurtry will captivate Lark Hall in Albany, NY. Texas-based singer-songwriter BettySoo opens.
9 events,
Just Friends – The Alive And Loud Tour (w/ Young Culture, Sad Park, Millington)
Just Friends – The Alive And Loud Tour (w/ Young Culture, Sad Park, Millington)
It's sure to be a pop-punk party when Bearings and Just Friends arrive at Empire Live Albany for their co-headlining Alive And Loud Tour.
Hot Tuna Electric – The Final Run
Hot Tuna Electric – The Final Run
Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, bassist Jack Casady, and drummer Justin Guip, celebrate 50+ years of legendary blues-rock band Hot Tuna Electric.
‘Strange Things I Would Hang in My House’ Pop-Up Art Gallery with Frank Smith
‘Strange Things I Would Hang in My House’ Pop-Up Art Gallery with Frank Smith
With 50+ years of creating unique and whimsical, Frank Smith has created works that have appeared in homes and businesses around the globe.
3 events,
Richard Lloyd Group (Guitarist of Television) (w/ Rabid Children)
Richard Lloyd Group (Guitarist of Television) (w/ Rabid Children)
Legendary former Television guitarist Richard Lloyd performs live at No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Rabid Children.
Rochmon Record Club: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust
Rochmon Record Club: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust
The Linda in Albany hosts Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: David Bowie - "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars".
King of Chinatown (1939)
King of Chinatown (1939)
Under contract with Paramount, Anna May Wong teams up with Philip Ahn for King of Chinatown (1939), another film in which Asian Americans have “sympathetic parts for a change.”
10 events,
New York State International Film Festival 2023
New York State International Film Festival 2023
The New York State International Film Festival at The Linda is a captivating celebration of the art of storytelling on the silver screen.
Create A Space NOW – A Night of Performance, Networking & Fundraising
Create A Space NOW – A Night of Performance, Networking & Fundraising
Join the 518 community for an evening with Create A Space NOW, where art meets activism and where creativity fuels social change.
Nurse Blake – Shock Advised Tour
Nurse Blake – Shock Advised Tour
Nurse Blake uses his work experience for a fun comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. Catch him at The Palace.
11 events,
The Art of Revolution – A Social Justice Artists Collective Conference
The Art of Revolution – A Social Justice Artists Collective Conference
The Art of Revolution presents a day of workshops on the intersection of social justice and the arts, plus an evening celebration/performance.
Taste of Toga Festival w/ Ashanti & Ja Rule
Taste of Toga Festival w/ Ashanti & Ja Rule
Taste of Toga will serve up local food from some of the best Saratoga County restaurants, with live music by headliners Ashanti and Ja Rule.
StoryHarvest 2023 feat. Bill Miller
StoryHarvest 2023 feat. Bill Miller
Join The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy for StoryHarvest festival with music, food, and community, highlighted by three-time Grammy award winning musician Bill Miller of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, returning to his ancestral homeland!
3 events,
James Patterson and Mike Lupica – 12 Months to Live
James Patterson and Mike Lupica – 12 Months to Live
James Patterson and Mike Lupica will discuss their new book , the riveting thriller, 12 Months to Live, with Joe Donahue at Northshire Books in Saratoga.
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Buried Child by Sam Shepard
Albany Civic Theater presents Buried Child by Sam Shepard, winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize! Directed by Evan Jones.
E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley – ‘Rock the Fall’ Live at The Linda Live!
E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley – ‘Rock the Fall’ Live at The Linda Live!
You can be in the Linda live studio audience for the live WAMC show "Rock the Fall," with special guests E.R.I.E. and Sydney Worthley.
1 event,
Safety Meeting / Small Ghosts / Gusto
Safety Meeting / Small Ghosts / Gusto
This edition of Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's features Safety Meeting, Small Ghosts, and Gusto performing live.
2 events,
Pat Metheny – Dream Box Tour
Pat Metheny – Dream Box Tour
Legendary jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs live at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall as part of his Dream Box Tour.
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Taxi Driver / Bad Lieutenant
VCR Vortex – VHS Night – Taxi Driver / Bad Lieutenant
It's VCR Vortex VHS Night at No Fun in Troy, NY, with a Harvey Keitel double feature of Taxi Driver (1976) and Bad Lieutenant (1992)!
5 events,
Cassandra Kubinski – Saratoga Sessions EP Release Show
Cassandra Kubinski – Saratoga Sessions EP Release Show
Cassandra Kubinski combines the high vibes and catchy melodies of Sara Bareilles and the acoustic style of Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz.
Christian French (w/ Devon Gabriella, Lisa Heller)
Christian French (w/ Devon Gabriella, Lisa Heller)
For Christian French, music isn’t just about self-expression—it’s about finding life’s silver living. Catch him at Empire Underground in Albany.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
4 events,
Yelawolf (w/ Caskey, Cowboy Killer)
Yelawolf (w/ Caskey, Cowboy Killer)
Alabama-born half white, half Cherokee rapper Yelawolf performs at Empire Live in Albany, with guests Caskey and Cowboy Killer opening.
Piccadilly (1929) (Silent Film w/ Live Music by The Metamorchestra)
Piccadilly (1929) (Silent Film w/ Live Music by The Metamorchestra)
Weary of the stereotyped roles in Hollywood, Anna May Wong tries the UK, where she makes Piccadilly (1929), the first of five British films.
Steve Trevino – America’s Favorite Husband Tour
Steve Trevino – America’s Favorite Husband Tour
Comedian Steve Trevino performs live at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany, NY, on his America’s Favorite Husband Tour.
9 events,
Hand Habits (w/ Allegra Kreiger)
Hand Habits (w/ Allegra Kreiger)
Hand Habits is the songwriting outlet of guitarist Meg Duffy. Catch them live at No Fun in Troy.
Terror (w/ AOA, Mourning, Big Boy, Extinguish, Hold My Own, GodSkinPeeler)
Terror (w/ AOA, Mourning, Big Boy, Extinguish, Hold My Own, GodSkinPeeler)
Hardcore icons Terror headline a packed bill at Empire Underground Albany, with guests AOA, Mourning, Big Boy, Extinguish, Hold My Own, and GodSkinPeeler.
Hand Habits (w/ Allegra Kreiger)
Hand Habits (w/ Allegra Kreiger)
Hand Habits is the songwriting outlet of guitarist Meg Duffy. Catch them live at No Fun in Troy.
12 events,
Old 97’s (w/ John Hollier)
Old 97’s (w/ John Hollier)
A second-wave alt-country band from Dallas led by Rhett Miller, Old 97's mix twang-filled rock and power pop. Catch them at Empire Underground.
Booze & Glory (w/ Avem, Murderer’s Row, Lurking Class)
Booze & Glory (w/ Avem, Murderer’s Row, Lurking Class)
London pub punks Booze & Glory headline Fuze Box in Albany, as part of their The Last Crusade 2023 tour. With special guests Avem (Canadian bird punk), Murderer's Row (Troy street rock), and Lurking Class (Hudson Valley punk).
Pinky Patel – New Crown Who Dhis
Pinky Patel – New Crown Who Dhis
Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian, and personality with a fan base of over 5 million.
3 events,
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Hang out with fellow punks from the 518 at the Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market, a free all-ages event at Empire Live in Albany.
My Son The Doctor (w/ Senior Living, Ladybyrd, Um, Jennifer?)
My Son The Doctor (w/ Senior Living, Ladybyrd, Um, Jennifer?)
My Son The Doctor play No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Senior Living, Ladybyrd, and Um, Jennifer? opening the evening of live music.
Melanie MacLaren
Melanie MacLaren
Melanie MacLaren ’s aptitude for nuanced delivery, wistful guitar playing, and her ability to write about life is everything you could want.