Known as “Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré is a Malian singer-songwriter whose music brings new life into West African sounds.

Death Valley Girls headline another packed bill of great live music at No Fun in Troy, with special guests cumgirl8 and the Abyssmals.

The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings its effortless wit and humor to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake.

Beat Shot Music and No Fun present Homeboy Sandman & Deca w/ Flex Forward & guests Dezmatic, The Age, Intell Hayesfield and DJ Trumastr.

Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay, following the journey of several cosplay teams.

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

Rory Block is one of the world's finest practitioners of the Delta acoustic blues tradition. Catch her at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.

The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings its effortless wit and humor to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake.

Cosplay Universe explores the rise of the Comic Con sub-culture and evolution of Cosplay, following the journey of several cosplay teams.

It's a dream-pop/shoegaze double feature with El Paso-bred Holy Wave and Albany's own Laveda performing at No Fun in downtown Troy.

Every 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!

The 2022 Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show is a local pinball show with approximately 50 games set on free play with several for sale, an indoor flea market space for pinball/arcade items, and a beginner-friendly PinGolf pinball tournament.

Fandom Fest 2022 is a new fan event. As celebration of all fandoms, guests can share their love for their favorite show, game or movie.

Hardcore legends Madball roll into Albany, NY for a gig at Empire Underground that's not going to be one for the squeamish or faint of heart.

For a different perspective to Albany, NY, comes Eyes Over Albany, a social gathering for all lovers of house music, sunsets, and cocktails.

Wicked hosts a metal tribute triple bill w/ Sister Christian (Night Ranger), Nothing to Lose (Kiss) & Hairband Riot, playing '80s hard rock hits.

A night of music at Pauly's Hotel, featuring The Va Va Voodoos with guests The Villaineers, Bird Week, Native Soul, and Wyatt Stockwell.

The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings its effortless wit and humor to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake.

Scotchka headline No Fun in Troy, to celebrate the release of their album. With special guests Millington and Senior Living.

Lark Hall in Albany presents surf punks The Sugar Hold, from Schenectady! With special guests Haunted Cat and Ferriday. 518 music here!!

Fandom Fest 2022 is a new fan event. As celebration of all fandoms, guests can share their love for their favorite show, game or movie.

The 2022 Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show is a local pinball show with approximately 50 games set on free play with several for sale, an indoor flea market space for pinball/arcade items, and a beginner-friendly PinGolf pinball tournament.

At the Community Block Party, the area around the Palace Theatre will be filled with music, family friendly activities, vendors and more!

It's a day of '80s tribute bands live on the shore of Lake George, NY, for the inaugural Rock the Dock 2022 festival at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons.

So there is a heaven! Come down to Nanola in Malta for Rock and Tacos Oh My!, an outdoor event with live bands and a taco and nacho buffet.

The Linda hosts the second of its free outdoor “Summer on Central” music series, feat. Grape Juice + Jordan Taylor Hill, Reese Fulmer and more.

It's the Eden Cafe Family & Friends Appreciation Night! What better way to end summer than a great party, with food, drink and live music?

Join pro AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck for a night of music from Aussie hard rock legends AC/DC. Hosted by Frog Alley Brewing Company in Schenectady.

The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings its effortless wit and humor to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake.

Twiddle guitarist Mihali Savoulidis is playing a summer solo tour, which stops in Albany for one jam-heavy night at Empire Underground.

Brooklyn-based bar Americana rockers The National Reserve make a truly rare trip upstate to headline UNIHOG in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Singer songwriter Sergio Sericolo will pull highlights from his 30-year musical career when he headlines the Cafe Eden Listening Room.

Connecticut's Doom Beach will be appearing at No Fun in Troy.

Fandom Fest 2022 is a new fan event. As celebration of all fandoms, guests can share their love for their favorite show, game or movie.

The musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings its effortless wit and humor to the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake.

Radio Radio X is celebrating its 4th anniversary at Troy's Hangar on the Hudson, with music by The Fleshtones, The Plimsouls, and Blase Debris.

Generation Kill is a metal outfit fronted by Rob Dukes, ex vocalist for Exodus. They will roll into Albany in August to crush Empire Underground, with guests Dead by Wednesday.

Don't miss the regional headline debut of Steep Canyon Rangers, a Grammy-winning sextet that weds bluegrass with pop, country, and folk rock.