It's Super Dark Monday at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs, NY, feat. Pearl Earl with guests Academy Order and The Sugar Hold. FREE.

L’Eclair is a cosmic instrumental six piece from Geneva, Switzerland. They land in Troy, NY, in May for a special performance at No Fun.

Multi-platinum '80s rockers Night Ranger headline a free gig at Empire State Plaza, amid the Capital Concert Series. With guest Aquanett.

Yes Yes 1000 Times Yes headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Grampfather, Everybody That Loves U, and Flatwounds opening.

Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.

The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls is like a block party and mini carnival every week!

Jamaican ska legends The Skatalites headline a live free outdoor show at Jennings Landing in Albany, NY, as part of the 2023 Albany Alive at Five summer concert series. With guests Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets opening the night.

Texas Hippie Coalition perform live at Empire Underground in Albany, NY.

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest’s rich, gravelly, warm voice adds relatability, emotion, and poignance to his captivating songs.

Upstate NY art rockers Guerilla Toss perform live at No Fun in Troy, with special guests Bruiser & Bicycle and Foyer Red opening.

The Erotics headline Empire Underground in Albany, with guests Ike's Wasted World, Brother T & The Boys, and Gusto. Hosted by comedian Morgan Williams.

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

Don't miss it when Massachusetts based singer-songwriter and guitarist Joe Samba performs live at Lark Hall in Albany!

Resist - Throw down to dark dance music: industrial, ebm, darkwave, dark pop, electro, hip hop, rhythmic/tribal/power noise and modern goth.

NipperFest 2023 on the Music Haven Stage in Schenectady Central Park is a large free local 518 music festival, featuring Jocelyn and Chris.

Canadian melodic hardcore outfit Counterparts headline Empire Underground in Albany, with guests Like Moths To Flames, Boundaries, and Omerta.

Proxima Parada, which began as a group of college friends wanting to spread joy to their local community, has led to national tours and more.

Celebrate the 50th Independence of The Bahamas with the Baha Men at Sherman's Park in Caroga Lake, NY! With Balla Kouyaté & Mike Block Band.

Ben Rowe benefit matinee feat. Spiritkiller, Urine, Malicious Offense, Beasteliaphiliac, and Multiple Pieces. Proceeds to benefit Ben's GoFundMe.

Beloved Grammy-winning songwriter and folk artist Tom Chapin creates music that celebrates the joys & challenges of the human experience.

Delicate Steve performs at No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests Adequate Phil and Griff.

Folk singer and poet Willi Carlisle will be performing live at Lark Hall in Albany. Get all your 518 concerts info and updates here!!