Whassup in the 518? [Weekly Shows]

Whassup in the 518?

Friday, May 23^rd

Tom Segura, The Palace, Albany, 7pm-9:30pm

Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in comedy. He recently kicked off his highly-anticipated new hour of comedy with the first leg of the COME TOGETHER tour in Honolulu, HI. This tour comes off the heels of his highly successful world tour, I’M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR, where he performed over 300 shows.

Aevum, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

Aevum is a collective celebration of movement, creativity, and community bringing together all of the Dance Clubs at Union College. On May 23rd at Proctors Theater, each group will share both unique and collaborative pieces that reflect their passion and artistry. In partnership with ACE and the Minerva Department, Aevum seeks to create a space with no boundaries—one that honors the creative freedom, expression, and spirit of every member of the Dance Club Community as they create something lasting… something timeless.

Van Halen Nation, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Van Halen Nation (VHN) is the premier 80s Van Halen tribute to the David Lee Roth era of VH. Based in South Jersey, VHN has been rocking audiences and growing a loyal fan base for the past ten years. Comprised of four of the tri state areas top musicians VHN is both visually and sonically the closest tribute to the classic Van Halen.

Southern Avenue with special guest Ky McClinton, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11:59pm

Southern Avenue, the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band,plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused rootsmusic that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide fortheir inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting groovesand electrifying guitar.

The band’s new album, Family, makes it clearthat Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson, her husband, guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly, and her sisters, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson and percussionist/violinist/vocalist Ava Jackson.

The Boombox Series: Harry Romero w/ Prophet, EV Turner, Skyway Collective, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 10pm-2am

The Boombox Series returns to Putnam Place, featuring another performance by some of the world’s top artists alongside the area’s beloved local talent. Anticipate an evening filled with foot-stomping rhythms and mesmerizing visuals. Dive into a rave community dedicated to the core values of our culture: Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect!

Sawyer Fredericks, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm

Americana singer-songwriter, Sawyer Fredericks, hailing from a farm in central New York, began playing local farmers markets, open mics, and iconic New York venues at the age of 13. With his deep, beyond-his-years original lyrics and melodies, soulful vocals, and powerful live performances, Sawyer seemed an unlikely match for reality tv, but he won over audiences to win season 8 of NBC’s The Voice.

Terror / Deal with God / Evil Mind / Violent Streets / Machines of Hate, No Fun, Troy, 6:30pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

5/23 5:00 PM Marty McDermott- S&S farm Brewery

5/23 5:00 PM Seth Tucker Band- Indian Ladder Farms

5/23 5:00 PM The Bluestones- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

5/23 5:30 PM Rich Clements- Unified Beer Works

5/23 6:00 PM Chuck Ayers- Powers Pub

5/23 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime

5/23 6:00 PM Mike O’Donnell- Cock & Bull

5/23 6:00 PM Rich Ortiz- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

5/23 6:00 PM Simon Elijah Duo- Sofia’s of Clifton Park

5/23 6:30 PM Ron Comstock- Other One Brewery

5/23 6:30 PM Roseanna Grimaldi- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

5/23 7:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino

5/23 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Trestle Restaurant & Pub

5/23 7:00 PM Joe.Are.Sham.Bow- Signal 30 BBQ

5/23 7:00 PM Pat Decker- Druthers Clifton Park

5/23 7:00 PM The Hawthornes- June Farms

5/23 7:30 PM Justin Joyner- Hometown Pub & Grub

5/23 8:00 PM Deadbeats- Nanola

5/23 8:00 PM Guilty Pleasure & DJ Mister Mo- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

Saturday, May 24^th

Leonid & Friends, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm

In just three short years, LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 600,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 120 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.

Shade: Hosted by Opal Essence, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady

Love drag? Love theater? Then get ready for SHADE—a drag show like no other!

Hosted by the sensational Opal Essence, SHADE brings you a night packed with electrifying performances, comedy, drama, live singing, show-stopping musical theater and DRAG!

New York Voices, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs

“New York Voices lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz…to collect such quality voices in one group is rare enough, yet the real trick of New York Voices is how well they mesh…” — Boston Herald

Arm’s Length with special guests: Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm

Iron Gate, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

Run For Cover – A Tribute to Rush w/s/g Jack Nemier, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Back by popular demand, Cohoes Music Hall is excited to host the Northeast’s premiere Rush Tribute Run For Cover on May 24th 2025.  Run For Cover consists of band members Rob Jackson from Limelight A Tribute To Rush (Vocals), Mike Cappadozy (Guitar), Carl Schultz (Bass, Keyboards) and Michael Mumblo (Drums).  The group plays songs from the legendary bands 70’s and 80’s catalog performing classics such as Limelight, Freewill, New World Man and Tom Sawyer. The band also delves into epic and deep cuts such as Xanadu, Overture/The Temples of Syrinx,  Jacob’s Ladder and By-Tor & The Snow Dog.  Come out to the Cohoes Music Hall and celebrate the timeless music of Rush with Run For Cover on May the 24th!

A Little Overboard, VinTri Hill, Sons of Eden and Seize Atlantis, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 6:30pm-10:30pm

A Little Overboard teams up with VinTri Hill, Sons of Eden and Seize Atlantis for a rockin’ night at Putnam Place.

Ladies Night ft: King Bully & Sly Fox, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11pm-3am

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.

Sawyer Fredericks, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-9:30pm

Americana singer-songwriter, Sawyer Fredericks, hailing from a farm in central New York, began playing local farmers markets, open mics, and iconic New York venues at the age of 13. With his deep, beyond-his-years original lyrics and melodies, soulful vocals, and powerful live performances, Sawyer seemed an unlikely match for reality tv, but he won over audiences to win season 8 of NBC’s The Voice.

lowercase Presents: MOVE YOU – Underground House & Techno, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

5/24 4:00 PM Geezer- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

5/24 4:20 PM Jack Kelle- Northern Lights Dispensery

5/24 5:00 PM Upstate Buskers- S&S farm Brewery

5/24 5:00 PM Yankee Holler- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

5/24 6:00 PM DJ Romantic’s- The Scarlet Knife

5/24 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime

5/24 6:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Martels Grill & Bar

5/24 6:00 PM Josh Clevenstine- Wolf Hollow Brewing

5/24 6:00 PM Lewis & Clark- Powers Pub

5/24 6:00 PM Part Time- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

5/24 6:00 PM Pat Decker- Druthers Schnectady

5/24 6:00 PM Sonny & Perley- Sofia’s of Clifton Park

5/24 7:00 PM Acute Inflections- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

5/24 7:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino

5/24 7:00 PM Up The River- Druthers Clifton Park

5/24 8:00 PM Rhythm Pilots & DJ Ness Nice- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

Sunday, May 25^th

Jason Aldean, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm

with special guests Nate Smith, Raelynn and Dee Jay Silver

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.

No Fun Dance Series Vol. 5: Honky Tonk Dance Night: Lessons by Mike w/ Billy & TGWPS / DJ Tex, No Fun, Troy, 6pm-10pm

From “Bar People.”

5/25 3:00 PM Jimmi Justin- Basin Grill

5/25 3:00 PM Steve Candlen- Druthers Clifton Park

5/25 5:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Yanni’s Too

5/25 7:00 PM Latin Night with Rafa Cabrera Band- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino