Cartoon making rapper MC Chris (who helped start Adult Swim) makes a special upcoming appearance in Albany NY at Empire Underground. With special guest Crunk Witch.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will be performing a free outdoor show at Empire State Plaza in Albany, as part of the Miller Lite Capital Concert Series.

Francisco, el Hombre is a fast-rising Mexican-Brazilian band that mixes folkloric Latin rhythms with a gypsy spirit. They play Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.

LA-based indie folk outfit Wilderado just dropped their self-titled debut album, and will be making an appearance at Empire Underground in Albany. Special guests Toledo -- a Brooklyn, NY-based Dream Pop duo -- open the show.

Oh He Dead will bring their soulful, infectious grooves to Lark Hall in Albany, NY. With Albany based special guests Wurliday opening.

Bellstock 23 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.

Ex Hey Monday lead turned solo star Cassadee Pope headlines a female-focused chapter of the Alive at Five series at Jennings Landing in Albany.

Making Movies headline Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.

Combining masterful technique and raw emotion, Thor Jensen's music is equally powerful and gritty, yet evocative and thoughtful. Catch him at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs for a special album release show.

It doesn't get more OG hardcore than Detroit's Negative Approach, who will make a rare stop in Albany to destroy Empire Underground.

Chicano Batman draws from psychedelic soul, funk, indie, prog and rock. The L.A.-based outfit roll into Albany for a gig at Empire Live.

This 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 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.

'90s alt-rock icons Everclear take over Frog Alley in Schenectady, NY, amid their 30th Anniversary Tour. Fastball and the Nixons open.

Upstate NY based Americana outfit Driftwood bring their stellar live show to the UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls.

Bellstock 23 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.

Troy 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 is a massive multi-day outdoor music festival on the grounds of the Bell homestead in East Jewett, NY. Camping is available.

A Virginia-based Americana band with a strong bluegrass underpinning, the Steel Wheels have captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere.

Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, is one of the greatest living songwriters. Catch a legend here in Saratoga, with tourmates Chicago.