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Friday, April 18^th

Sound+Vision: Music at the Movies – Love and Mercy, The Linda, Albany, 7pm-9pm

Sound + Vision: Music at The Movies presents the greatest in soundtrack cinema. On the first Tuesday of every month, we curate a film screening where the music fuels the engine of the cinema experience, with a preshow moderated discussion on the film and music’s history and cultural impact.

Presented in Hi-def and 51. surround sound. Co-sponsored by WAMC, WEXT, and Rochmon Record Club.

Love & Mercy is a 2014 American biographical drama film directed by Bill Pohlad about the Beach Boys’ co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s. It stars Paul Dano and John Cusack as the young and older Wilson, respectively, with Elizabeth Banks as his second wife Melinda Ledbetter and Paul Giamatti as his psychologist Dr. Eugene Landy. The title comes from Wilson’s 1988 song of the same name.

PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure, MVP Arena, Albany, 6pm

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

The Effects of Gravity, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 8pm

Effects of Gravity is the perfect show for audiences who gaze at the stars and wonder, who have questions and seek knowledge, and who know that science and art are expressions of the same basic human impulse to explore. Be prepared to have your mind blown, your heart opened, your eyes widened, and your ears
treated to sounds they’ve never imagined before.

In the Round: Eric Bibb and Caity Gallagher, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm

Eric Bibb in concert with Michael Jerome Browne

How does one measure a life? Success, awards, and wealth are conventional metrics, but for Eric Bibb the measure goes deeper—into the questions he poses through his music. With a career spanning five decades, over forty albums, three Grammy nominations, a multitude of Blues Foundation awards and countless more accolades, Bibb has secured his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre.

Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm

Empire Live

Noah XO, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

David Brighton’s Space Oddity The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

SPACE ODDITY is a live, theatrically-staged, elaborately-costumed, multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie, which was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage.

Over the last 20 years,SPACE ODDITY, starring David Brighton, has performed throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal, Israel, New Zealand and China and is widely considered to be the world’s premier tribute to David Bowie.

Brian Kane & the Beginning, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Brian Kane and The Beginning, a local favorite Rock the Barn! If you want to have an epic night, come join the party!

TV Doctors at The Eleven at Lark Hall (FREE show), Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

TV Doctors operates as a trio of experienced professional musicians from Upstate NY who have come together with a shared desire to cure musical boredom wherever it exists, with surgical precision. They are, in essence, a psychedelic jazz trio, based in improvisation; fearlessly surfing across genres to create a heavy and unique blend of funk, reggae, progressive rock, and contemporary jazz. Beginning in 2021, during the height of the pandemic, the group was afforded the opportunity to hunker down weekly, in a 2-car garage, and craft their signature sound. The rest is history, as what was once an experimental event has now blossomed into a powerful combo that has operated on stages spanning the Capital District and beyond, spreading its healing tones to all that come in contact with them. Patients say “Josh Witmer (guitar) rides a psychedelic wave atop the long-time paired and often brutish rhythm section that is Evan Conway (bass) and Bob Morris (drums).” ”

Wild Adriatic w/ Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8:30pm-12am

Wild Adriatic is back in action and releasing their long-awaited follow-up album to 2017’s Feel. Six years in the making, the new self-titled album encompasses songs written and recorded together in a studio apartment in Lake George, NY. After a pandemic and a band hiatus, the tracks have new life breathed into them and the band is excited to finally have new music out in the world once again. Self Titled finds the band firmly back in the saddle, weaving rock, soul & blues into the trademark sound of one of Upstate New York’s most beloved rock n’ roll exports. The group celebrates the release of their third full length studio album on Friday April 18th at their hometown venue Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs NY.

65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Dan Berggren, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Join Adirondack songsmith Dan Berggren for an evening of heartfelt stories, timeless melodies, and songs rooted in tradition and humanity.

Join us for an evening of heartfelt storytelling and timeless music with recent Eddies Hall of Fame inductee, Dan Berggren, a tradition-based songsmith whose music celebrates the beauty of human connection and the natural world. For over five decades, Dan has captivated audiences near and far, weaving stories with honesty, humor, and a deep sense of place.

Raised in the Adirondacks, Dan’s songs are rooted in the values of home, hard work, and community, yet their reach is universal. His music has traveled across borders—from Kentucky to Zimbabwe, Belgium to Bulgaria—carrying lessons that resonate with audiences everywhere.

Anime x Bimbo Nite Rave: Bitchin’ Betty / DJ 2ND CH!LD / DJ P!nk P!xl / DJ Byrdie, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

4/18 5:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Edison Club

4/18 5:00 PM Scotty B & DC Steve- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

4/18 6:00 PM Chris Dollard- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

4/18 6:00 PM Juniper- The Scarlet Knife

4/18 6:00 PM Mike O’Donnell- Cock & Bull

4/18 6:00 PM Orphans Of Wally- Indian Ladder Farms

4/18 6:00 PM Thom Powers- Powers Pub

4/18 6:30 PM Dave Render- Cherry Plain Square #17

4/18 6:30 PM Gianna Robustiano & Ben Zoleski- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

4/18 7:00 PM Canaan Cox- Frog Alley Brewing

4/18 7:00 PM Electic Rodeo- Wicked Eatery

4/18 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- American Legion Wynanskill

4/18 7:00 PM Joe.Are.Sham.Bow- Signal 30 BBQ

4/18 7:00 PM Refrigerator’s- Seven Bistro

4/18 9:00 PM Ten Most Wanted- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

4/18 9:00 PM The Coverups- Centre St Pub

Saturday, April 19^th

ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

Over the 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s, the seemingly tireless quartet has continued to earn its well-deserved reputation as being, in the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.”ZOSO doesn’t cut corners on either the look or sound of Led Zeppelin. Instead, the band draws liberally and meticulously from Led Zeppelin’s recorded live and studio output to present a vivid performance picture of the classic live Zeppelin of 1968-1977. No wonder the St. Petersburg Times noted that, in addition to their virtuosity and spot-on visual presentation, ZOSO is also “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” The Chicago Sun-Times put it even more succinctly: “[ZOSO is] the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.”

PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure, MVP Arena, Albany, 10am; 2pm; 6pm

Premium seats are not available for PAW Patrol Live!

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!

After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!

ICFS Presents: Godzilla Kaiju Double-Stomp 2025! Proctors Theater, Schenectady, 7pm

It Came From Schenectady’s wildly popular double-feature family event, prepares to once again stomp into the GE Theatre at Proctors to dominate the Capital Region’s only KAIJU-sized screen! As always, our two vintage features will be presented with a short intermission in between, beginning with an English-language Godzilla flick that is certain to appeal to the youngest of fans, while our second feature will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles. And, of course, HUSH is the word, as we once again refrain from announcing the name of either feature until the titles splash across our MONSTROUS screen. As with other ICFS events, expect prizes, surprises, comfy sofas and a convenient bar. Both features are rated PG with the combined running time – including intermission – expected to be under 3.5 hours.

Man Must Explore, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

The Low Dough Rock ‘N’ Roll Birthday Show, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7pm-10:30pm

Johnny Morse and his Allstar band is back with special guests! Come and have a rocking time as we celebrate Johnny’s birthday and dance to some great music from local artists.

Ginger Geezus is a popular Upstate NY blues rock band with modern vibes. They are known for playing classic 60s and 70s covers, as well as thier original songs.

Mike and the Monsters cover a wide range and variety of music, performed with energy, professionalism, style, and true rock and roll conviction! Modern sounds, classic rock and maximum danceable party rock make up the Monsters’ musical repertoire.

Harmonic Duo, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm

Experience the mesmerizing harmonies of the Harmonic Duo, with the sound of a full band!

Happy Hour with Monkey & the Crowbar at the Eleven (FREE show), Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

Monkey and the Crowbar have been playing for years in the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region. Their acoustic vibe of originals and Grateful Dead adjacent tunes makes for a hoot of a time. Fronted by Todd Herringshaw(guitar, vocals), band members Tree Casullo(percussion, vocals), Joe Sinchak(fiddle, mandolin, vocals) and Sharon Charles(bass) give an old-timey spin to tunes we all know and love.

Neon Avenue, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11:59pm

Come get down on the biggest dance floor in Saratoga with King Bully and Sly Fox.

King Bully blurs the lines between Dancehall, Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, and Latin into what is a refreshing departure from anything else you’ve heard. The Troy NY native not only dominates the Capital Region club circuit, he also boasts an impressive list of concerts, which includes acts like Dababy, Lil Baby, Cardi B, Fabolous, DMX, Ja Rule, Ashanti and more. Always sure to get the crowd hype and the club packed, DJ King Bully is the sound that keeps any party going strong.

Guitarist Sly Fox is best knows as the front man for blues-rock outfit Sly Fox and The Hustlers.

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10:30pm

Step behind the curtain with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Unplugged, raw, and brimming with Woodstock-tinged acoustic enchantment!

Join us for a rare and intimate evening with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, unplugged! This special trio performance features the creative heart of the band: Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar), Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute), and Sharkey McEwen (guitar).

Take a peek behind the “Slambovian Curtain” as they strip things down to the essentials, creating a personal and dynamic connection with the audience. You’ll hear rarely performed songs from their extensive catalog, plus tracks from their critically acclaimed album, A Very Unusual Head. Of the album, Americana UK  said, “9 out of 10 – Love at first spin!” .

Perennial | Debbie Dopamine | Barbie Barker, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 7pm-10pm

Local Bands Cover Local Bands Fest, No Fun, Troy, 7pm

From “Bar People.”

4/19 3:00 PM Ron Comstock- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

4/19 6:00 PM Doc Orloff- Powers Pub

4/19 6:00 PM Jacksland- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

4/19 6:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino

4/19 6:00 PM Michael Benedict Jazz- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

4/19 6:30 PM Mike McMann- Cherry Plain Square #17

4/19 6:30 PM Morgan LeBeau- Other One Brewery

4/19 6pm Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife

4/19 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Rustic Barn Pub

4/19 7:00 PM Hilltop- Unihog

4/19 7:00 PM Hungry Dingo- Wicked Eatery

4/19 8:00 PM Doc Horton & The Jay Street Band- J & P’s Lounge

Sunday, April 20^th

Ravi Beyond, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 4pm

Aamir Khan Presents : Ravi B & Karma Band Live in Schenectady.
Karma Band is well known for one of the biggest Chutney Soca Band in the Caribbean.

420 Happy Hour at The Eleven with Nickopotamus (FREE Show), Lark Hall, Albany, 4:20pm

An eclectic juggernaut, Nickopotamus combines elements of rock, jam, funk, punk, groove, and zydeco to provide the listener with a visceral experience that will leave them singing along. Nickopotamus is a good-time/high energy live band that has been known to have just as much fun on stage as their fans do. Hailing from Albany, NY this 4 piece band is led by song writer/ guitarist Nick Souder.

Wizard Burger 420: Hobo Wizard / Goblet / Grief Group / Jupiter Queen / GUTS, No Fun, Troy, 4pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

4/20 1:00 PM James Kelly- Other One Brewery

4/20 10:30am Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife