Whassup in the 518 – Friday 5/9 – Sunday 5/11

Whassup in the 518

Friday, May 9^th

Sound+Vision: Viva Las Vegas, The Linda, Albany, 7pm-10pm

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.

Viva Las Vegas is a 1964 American rock and roll musical film directed by George Sidney, written by Sally Benson, choreographed by David Winters, and starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest and Nicky Blair. Set in Las Vegas, Nevada, the film is about two competing race car drivers who also compete for the same girl.

Valerie June: Owls, Omens, and Oracles Tour, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, “[Valerie June’s] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty” (New Yorker). She combines psychedelic folk, indie rock, country soul, symphonic pop, and blues with her southern roots and northern cosmopolitan charm to create her own sonic universe. Heavily influenced by one-of-a-kind vocalists like Billie Holiday, Karen Dalton, Macy Gray, and Tom Waits, June’s singular voice finds its home amongst these oddly rare vocal entities.

As a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and Bob Dylan praised singer-songwriter, Valerie June has collaborated and shared the stage with myriad artists including John Prine, Norah Jones, Tyler Childers, Dinosaur Jr., Booker T. Jones, M. Ward, Robert Plant, Meshell Ndegeocello, Avett Brothers, Dave Matthews, Mavis Staples, Fred again.., Elvis Costello, Willie Nelson, and Carla Thomas.

Fiddle Night: Black Mountain Symphony, Rusticator and Lucid Street, Ophelia’s, Albany 7pm

The night includes 3 bands fronted by a violin/fiddle (different genres).

Dancing Through Time! The Palace Theatre, Albany, 10am

Free Schooltime Performance

Few things bring people together like dance, and nothing spreads faster than the moves we see online! Dancing Through Time: TikTok & Reels Edition takes audiences on an exciting journey through the most iconic dance trends past and present. This high-energy, interactive performance explores the evolution of movement, from classic social dances to the viral sensations that have taken over the digital world. Along the way, students will discover the cultural roots of these dances, the influence of social media, and how movement continues to shape history and connection across generations.

Anthony Robustiano, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady

Anthony Robustiano comes back to his HOMETOWN with his infectious energy, relatability and vibrant story telling!! Amassing 2.5 Million followers across all platforms! Get your tickets today!!

Pain Of Truth & Sunami: Coast 2 Coast Tour, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm

The B-Street Band: A Tribute to The Boss, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

From the heart of the Jersey Shore, “Backstreets” was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer.  There are now an estimated 14,000 tribute bands following their lead and performing all over the world.  Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, the B-Street Band is still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit, with almost 200 shows per year throughout the country.

Notable performances include opening for Bruce outside at the Philadelphia Spectrum for the final 4 shows of the historic arena. Additionally, The B-Street Band performed before Bruce shows at Wachovia, MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, and the newly constructed Comcast Xfinity Center at Citizens Bank Park.

Chris Sanders, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm

Chris Sanders is a talented singer-songwriter known for his dynamic acoustic performances.

The Alec Lewis Group at The Eleven at Lark Hall (FREE SHOW) Albany, 6pm-8pm

The Alec Lewis Group is back at The Eleven and getting us ready for Tulip Fest Weekend!! FREE Show// 6-8pm.

The Alec Lewis Group is formed and fronted by local sound engineer, producer and musician, Alec Lewis and features his own original songs and compositions. Hailing from Albany, NY, The ALG sports a fresh mix of contemporary funk influences from Cory Wong to Kruangbin, fused with guitar-driven classic rock and blues elements drawn from the likes of Dire Straits and David Gilmour, all topped with a modern pop sensibility and vocal stylings that firmly root the group and its sonic blueprint in our modern musical DNA.

Jimkata & Space Bacon, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm

Not Chinese Takeout, Habeas Porpoise, Fallen Youth, Forever, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-12:30am

Not Chinese Takeout, Habeas Porpoise, Fallen Youth, and Forever team up for a concert at Putnam Place!

Not Chinese Takeout is a Blendcore band from upstate New York. While taking love and influence from a plethora of different sub genres of alternative music in particular pop-punk, midwest emo, and shoegaze, NCT has arrived and has plenty of material on the way. Delivered straight to your ears!

The Wildwoods, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm

Lose yourself in the rich, inspired harmonies and lush sounds of The Wildwoods—where the heart of folk meets the soul of Americana.

Step into the heart of American roots music with The Wildwoods, a dynamic folk/Americana trio hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska. Comprised of husband-and-wife duo Noah and Chloe Gose and their long-time friend Andrew Vaggalis, The Wildwoods craft an intricate sound that blends heartfelt harmonies with lush violin, warm guitar tones, and a steady bass foundation.

Vs Self / Punxsutawney / Senior Living, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

5/9 5:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Wheatfields Clifton Park

5/9 5:00 PM Too Nuts Trio- Frog Alley Brewing

5/9 5:30 PM Gianna Robustiano & Tony Garza- Bootleggers

5/9 5:30 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well

5/9 6:00 PM Alec Lewis Group- Eleven at Lark Hall

5/9 6:00 PM Bennett Brothers- Bound By Fate Brewing

5/9 6:00 PM Bob Fox- Thirsty Owl

5/9 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s

5/9 6:00 PM Dan Mellon- Spa City Tap & Barrel

5/9 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Colonie Golf & Country Club

5/9 6:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Saratoga Winery

5/9 6:00 PM Jim McArdle- Powers Pub

5/9 6:00 PM Joanna Feuer- The Scarlet Knife

5/9 6:00 PM Mike O’Donnell- Cock & Bull

5/9 6:00 PM On Tap Duo- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

5/9 6:00 PM Pat Decker- Prime at Saratoga National

5/9 6:00 PM Seth Warden- Inn at Saratoga

5/9 6:00 PM The Schmooze- Carsons Woodside Tavern

5/9 6:00 PM Tumbling Gap- Indian Ladder Farms

5/9 6:30 PM Chris Dollard- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

5/9 6:30 PM Rich Clements Band- Artisanal Brew Works

5/9 6:30 PM Stretch Duo- Other One Brewery

5/9 6:30 PM Travis Rockenstire- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

5/9 7:00 PM Chris Sanders- Rustic Barn Pub

5/9 7:00 PM Dead Residents with Eric Kufs- Quarters

5/9 7:00 PM Dirt Cheap Trio- Holy Moses Tavern

5/9 7:00 PM Jason Irwin- Seven Bistro

5/9 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena

5/9 7:00 PM Joe’s Boys- Bunker Clifton Park

5/9 7:00 PM John Eisenhart- Hometown Pub & Grub

5/9 7:00 PM Legacy- Beach Bar At Dock Browns Tavern

5/9 7:00 PM Little Jack- O’Slattery’s

5/9 7:00 PM Not Chinese Take Out / Habeas Porpoise / Fallen Youth / Forever- Putnam Place

5/9 7:00 PM Seize Atlantis- Unihog

5/9 7:00 PM Tiny Planet- Kraverie

5/9 7:30 PM Popa Chubby- Parting Glass

5/9 8:00 PM DJ Prez- Saratoga City Tavern

5/9 8:00 PM DJ Vision- Misfit

5/9 8:00 PM Jimkata & Space Bacon- Lark Hall

5/9 8:00 PM Joe Are.Sham. Bow- Katie O’Byrnes

5/9 8:00 PM Refrigerators- Vapor

5/9 8:00 PM The Accents & DJ Nick Papa Giorgio- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

5/9 8:00 PM The Wildwoods- Caffe Lena

5/9 8:00 PM Thom Powers Duo- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga

5/9 8:00 PM Will Capuano- Bourbon Room

5/9 9:00 PM Mischief- The Ice House

5/9 9:00 PM Steve Lambert Quartet- Nine Maple

5/9 9:30 PM Coverups- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, May 10^th

The Music Experience, The Egg, Albany, 7pm

Presented by Thoughtful Productions Music Festival

A new rock show featuring master storytellers, stunning visuals, and unforgettable live performances

If you’re swept away by the power of rock then you know every song tells a story. The Music Experience brings these stories and the bands that perform them to life with master storytellers, stunning visuals, and unforgettable live musical performances. Join us for this one-of-a-kind night of music and memories at The Egg in Albany.

High School Musical Theatre Awards 2025, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady

The HSMTA program culminates on the MainStage at Proctors with an awards ceremony, modeled after the Tony Awards®, to recognize outstanding musical theatre productions and students. Winners are announced for each category interspersed with lively production numbers from the shows nominated for Best Musical and finalists for Best Actor and Best Actress. Additionally, students selected from each participating school perform in the opening and closing numbers for an inclusive and celebratory event, also featuring a full orchestra and music direction and choreography by theatre professionals.

The RESET: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with Davin Youngs, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs

You’ve never experienced sound and music quite like this before. At the captivating crossroads of wellness and music lies The RESET—an invitation to journey beyond the traditional concert experience, into a space of profound transformation and healing. Created and performed by renowned singer and sound healing artist, Davin Youngs, this immersive take on a “sound bath” will elevate your mind, body and spirit.

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

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

The Wheel Recreate 6/14/76 at The Beacon, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm

bob. An Interpretation of Dylan, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Al and Vinnie from moe. and a few of their friends, perform their interpretation of Bob Dylan’s catalog. Join them as they pay homage to the unparalleled artistry of Bob Dylan and embark on a journey through his unparalleled musical legacy with bob.virtuosos to celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

Meet the Maestros:
Al Schnier: Renowned for his masterful guitar playing and captivating stage presence, Al Schnier is a founding member of moe., a pioneering force in the jam band scene. With a career spanning over three decades, Schnier’s innovative approach to music has earned him a place among the most respected guitarists in the industry.

House of Hamill, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

From serendipitous beginnings to becoming a fixture on festival stages across the U.S., House of Hamill is a band that thrives on unexpected magic and undeniable chemistry.

What started as a chance collaboration between Rose Baldino (Burning Bridget Cleary) and Brian Buchanan (Enter the Haggis) has blossomed into a powerhouse trio with Caroline Browning on bass, delivering soaring harmonies, masterful musicianship, and electrifying energy. Their performances seamlessly blend original jigs and reels, reimagined folk ballads, and crowd-favorite covers, all wrapped in an engaging stage presence that makes every show a joyous occasion.

Honky Tonk Record Club w/ The A.M.’s / DJ Tex & Steve Hammond, No Fun, Troy, 2pm-6pm

Bad Heart Burlesque & No Fun Presents: Drag Save the Queen, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

5/10 10:30am Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife

5/10 11:00 PM King Bully & Sly Fox- Putnam Place

5/10 12:00 PM LV2 & Almost Home- Hometown Pub & Grub

5/10 4:00 PM Arox- Centre St Pub

5/10 4:00 PM Hammer & Nail- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

5/10 4:20 PM Jack Kelle- Northern Lights Dispensery

5/10 5:00 PM Art n Shawna- Artisanal Brew Works

5/10 5:00 PM Azzaam Hameed & Annette Harris… Fundraiser- Fredrick Allen Lodge

5/10 5:00 PM Phil Drum- Mittlers

5/10 5:00 PM Twilight Drive- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

5/10 5:30 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well

5/10 6:00 PM Ben Zoleski- Spa City Tap & Barrel

5/10 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Ravenswood

5/10 6:00 PM Eric Kufs- Thirsty Owl

5/10 6:00 PM Jacksland- Prime at Saratoga National

5/10 6:00 PM Jacksland- Prime at Saratoga National

5/10 6:00 PM Jay Yager- Henry’s Tavern

5/10 6:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino

5/10 6:00 PM Jeff Walton- Powers Pub

5/10 6:00 PM John Stack- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

5/10 6:00 PM Keri Alonzo- Inn at Saratoga

5/10 6:00 PM Lifeline- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

5/10 6:00 PM Lifeline- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

5/10 6:30 PM Colleen Pratt & Peg Delaney- Panza’s

5/10 6:30 PM The Wingers- Other One Brewery

5/10 7:00 PM Acoustic Graffiti- Kraverie

5/10 7:00 PM Bob Fox- Holy Moses Tavern

5/10 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Rustic Barn Pub

5/10 7:00 PM Sherri Nolan Duo- Principessa Elena

5/10 7:00 PM The Attics- Quarters

5/10 7:30 PM BoB … A Bob Dylan Retrospective By Al & Vinnie Of Moe- Putnam Place

5/10 7:30 PM Bob Dylan Interpretation By Al & Vinnie From Moe- Putnam Place

5/10 7:30 PM Davin Youngs- Universal Preservation Hall

5/10 8:00 PM Big Radio- Centre St Pub

5/10 8:00 PM Comedy Night- Artisanal Brew Works

5/10 8:00 PM DJ Vision- Misfit

5/10 8:00 PM Downtown Horns & DJ Tek- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

5/10 8:00 PM Gianna Robustiano & Tony Garza- Bourbon Room

5/10 8:00 PM House Of Hamill- Caffe Lena

5/10 8:00 PM Luke Pavlus- Bourbon Room

5/10 8:00 PM Rustic Spirit- Nanola

5/10 8:00 PM The Schmooze- Wicked Eatery

5/10 9:00 AM Bennett Brothers- Saratoga Farmers Market .. High Rock Park

5/10 9:00 AM Cosby Gibson & Tom Staudle and The Bennett Brothers- Saratoga Farmers Market .. High Rock Park

5/10 9:00 PM Coverups- The Ice House

5/10 9:00 PM Matt Steckler- QuartetNine Maple

5/10 9:00 PM The Blackouts- Saratoga City Tavern

5/10 9:30 PM Dude Abides- Spa City Tap & Barrel

5/10 9:30 PM The Dude Abides- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, May 11^th

Dance Force 2025 Annual Recital, Proctor’s Theatre, Schenectady

Dance Recital packed with exciting routines in a variety of dance styles!

The Ultimate Journey Experience By LEGEND, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7pm-9:30pm

Rescheduled from March 21 due to illness
New Date: Sunday, May 11 at 7:00PM
Note: TIckets from the original date are still valid. Should you not be able to make the new date, please call the box office at (518) 434-0776 or email info@Playhousestage.org to request an exchange or Refund by April 1.

The Ultimate Journey Experience BY LEGEND  brought to you by E1PRESENTS is a musically impressive band with extremely talented seasoned musicians that love Journey.  LEGEND delivers an uncompromising energetic show based around five talented musicians including Michael Ledesma, – Lead Vocals. Ed Bornt- Guitars, Backing Vocals. Reg Kafouris- Keyboards, Rhythm Guitars, Lead and Backing Vocals.- George Biancosino- Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals. Richie Stigberg (ASCAP)- Drums, Backing Vocals.

Latin Night w/ BoyBoy, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-1am

Join us for Latin Night every Sunday at Putnam Place and get down to the hottest Latin beats by BoyBoy!

Want to learn Latin dancing?  Our friends from Tango Fusion Dance Company will be here from 7pm – 8pm (every Sunday) offering free dance lessons.  No partner or experience necessary!

Food will be available for purchase, or perhaps you would rather enjoy a hookah, provided by our friends at Hookah Mami’s.

Drank the Gold, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm

“At times, they dived into the track of the moon in the dark sea water and opened their mouths to swallow the silver. At times, they plunged into the path of the sun in the green-blue ocean and opened their mouths and drank the gold.” 

— Pat O’Shea, The Hounds of the Morrigan

Rooted in Irish, old-time, and North Atlantic folk traditions, Drank The Gold brings a vibrant, heartfelt approach to traditional tunes and songs. Featuring Oona Grady (fiddle, viola, vocals) and James Gascoyne (guitar, banjo, vocals), this Upstate New York duo blends rich harmonies, driving rhythms, and fresh interpretations of centuries-old dance tunes.

Mother’s Day Brunch, Lost and Found, Albany

THICK / Slaughterhouse / Sir Echo, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

5/11 1:00 PM Joe.Are.Sham.Bow- Other One Brewery

5/11 2:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Yanni’s Too

5/11 3:00 PM Jimmi Justin- Basin Grill

5/11 3:00 PM Zac Nightingale- Klam’r Tavern & Marina

5/11 3:30 PM Russ Kennedy- Hank Hudson Brewing