Boston ska punk stalwarts Big D and The Kids Table headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, in what is sure to be a rager. With River City Rebels and Girth Control opening.

Koyo is perhaps the most lauded of the current Long Island post-hardcore scene, and for good reason. Their show at Fuze Box will be legendary.

One of the most celebrated and insightful singer-songwriters of her generation, Aimee Mann will perform live at The Egg in Albany.

Brattleboro, VT's Ditrani Brothers fuse ragtime and jazz with songs about the "dystopian present." Catch them with Beetsblog at Desperate Annie's in Saratoga Springs.

Jigsaw Youth is an all female punk/grunge band from Staten Island that brings a new wave of raw distortion and elements of '90s alt rock.

Indie folksters New American Cuisine headline their hometown with this intimate gig at the venerable Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.

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

Sherman's Park in Caroga Lake, NY, hosts a special evening featuring Canada Lake singer-songwriter Rich and the Caroga Arts Ensemble!

Iconic rapper Rakim performs live at Jennings Landing in Albany, as part of the free 2023 Albany Alive at Five summer concert series. With DJ J-Ronin and Camtron 5000.

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

Sierra DeMulder is a poet, educator, and globally popular podcast host. She is the author of five books, including the forthcoming, Ephemera.

Notorious, hard-drinking '80s Boston crossover skate punks Gang Green headline No Fun in Troy, with guests Murderer's Row and Ice Queen.

Millennial era pop punks Mest are back in action and rolling through the 518 for a gig at Empire Underground. With guests Makeout and Don't Panic.

The Heavy Heavy create unfettered rock that warps time and place, pulling the audience into a euphoric fugue with sun-soaked atmosphere.

The Lake George Art and Craft Festival features 100+ artists selling creations in Charles R. Wood Park, with live music, food and more.

The 2023 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.

Cold Dice headline No Fun in Troy, NY, with special guests CT Hustle & The Muscle, Red Herrings, and Zombie Giuliani opening the night.

Interested in the local music scene? Enjoy good food? Alcoholic drinks? Are you a gamer? Enjoy smoking? Landing On MBBWRLD is the spot to be.

It's a full night of hot metal at Empire Underground, featuring Albany melodic metal outfit The Antarctican, with special guests Fires In The Distance, Frozen Sun, and Last To Fall.

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 Water’s Fine! gives the audience the chance to be as involved as they want: simply sit back and enjoy the show, or jump in as a performer!

The 2023 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.

The Lake George Art and Craft Festival features 100+ artists selling creations in Charles R. Wood Park, with live music, food and more.

Lake George DJ Takeover 2023 is a two day music festival with DJs from all over the East Coast. Multiple stages and continuous performances.

The Saratoga Hard Seltzer & Daiquiri Fest is a delicious cocktail crawl featuring nine bars, live music, hard seltzer, and frozen daiquiris!

NY based metal/hardcore quintet Johnny Booth headline Empire Underground in Albany, NY, to celebrate the release of new LP, Moments Elsewhere.

High energy rock 'n' roll comes to Albany! Don't miss the Darkside Skinny Dippers' debut performance at Fuze Box.

Atlas.B headlines No Fun in Troy, with guests Waybach, Dito, Spike Right, and SM Imk opening the evening of live 518 music.

Queen tribute band Almost Queen bring the elaborate prog rock pop of their namesake to Sherman's Park in Caroga Lake, NY.

A gifted pop/jazz musician, singer and improviser, Ann Hampton Callaway will perform selections from Peggy Lee’s six decades of iconic songs.

The Long and Short of It! at the Mopco Improv Theatre brings together short form hilarity and favorite long forms in one night!

The Lake George Art and Craft Festival features 100+ artists selling creations in Charles R. Wood Park, with live music, food and more.

Lake George DJ Takeover 2023 is a two day music festival with DJs from all over the East Coast. Multiple stages and continuous performances.

Reed Foehl’s “genuine Folk/Americana” music tells deeply personal stories with a soulful, captivating voice & infectious melodies.

Live at The Linda Live - broadcast on WAMC - with a studio audience! Featuring a live performance by rockabilly cool kids The Lustre Kings.

Alt rockers Matchbox Twenty owned the radio in the 1990s. They're back in 2023 supporting new LP, Where The Light Goes, their first in 11 years. With special guest Matt Nathanson.