Whassup in the 518 – Weekend Shows

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Friday, June 13^th

GIRL LOVE – LIVE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY & PRIDE CELEBRATION, The Linda, Albany, 7pm-10pm

Join us on Thursday, June 13th at The Linda in Albany, NY, for a night of music, joy, and community as Girl Love celebrates the release of their LIVE ALBUM— “Altar (Live from Mount Ida)” a powerful collection of folk songs affirming queer holiness.

This special Pride Month event will feature a soul-stirring set by Girl Love, plus an incredible guest performance by Sawyer Fredericks, winner of The Voice! Together, they’ll bring an evening of folk music that uplifts, affirms, and celebrates the beauty of queer existence. Opening the night will be three new local songwriters, Ava Rose, Ayesha, and Raya who work with Girl Love herself to hone their craft and share their stories.

Mark Normand, The Egg, Albany, 7pm

Dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best young up and coming comic,” Mark Normand has quickly become one of the most talked about touring comedians on the scene. Normand’s 2023 one-hour Netflix special, SOUP TO NUTS, was a staple in the streamers’ Top Ten for several weeks. This follows Normand’s self-released special, 2020’s OUT TO LUNCH which amassed over 12 million views on YouTube. He also starred on Netflix’s Season 3 of THE STAND UPS. Normand’s popularity has also translated to tours internationally to such countries as Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Spain, Norway and Portugal.

Vinyl Vault, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Get ready to dance! Vinyl Vault brings the classics to life with powerhouse frontwoman Tara Jurzek and a party vibe you won’t forget!

Chris Duarte Group w /Alastair Greene, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-11pm

Firebrand blues guitarist Chris Duarte dropped his sophomore album, Texas Sugar Strat Magik, in 1994, and it sold an excess of 100,000 units. It was a big success for a modern blues album. Duarte went onto win the highly coveted “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player’s Reader’s Poll, and he finished fourth in the magazine’s “Best Blues Guitarist” category, behind legends Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King. He would go on to issue a string of critically-acclaimed blues, blues-rock albums, and experimental fusion-tinged albums. In the ensuing years, Duarte would also maintain an in-demand touring schedule both as a solo artist and as a sideman.

Momentum Series: Driftwood, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Upstate NY folk-rock band that blends Americana roots, soulful harmonies, and high-energy rhythms into a dynamic & heartfelt live show.

Hailing from Upstate New York, Driftwood brings their genre-blending sound to Caffè Lena for an unforgettable evening of music that’s equal parts heartfelt and high-energy. Known for their roots in folk, bluegrass, and rock, the band’s live shows are a celebration—dynamic, intimate, and brimming with joy.

The Belle Curves / Tom Joulu / Mod Lang, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

6/13 4:30 PM Refrigerators- ST. Anthony’s Festival Seward Place

6/13 5:00 PM POGO- Frog Alley Brewing

6/13 5:00 PM The Beaks- S&S farm Brewery

6/13 6:00 PM Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife

6/13 6:00 PM Grace Todd- Powers Pub

6/13 6:00 PM Jacksland- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

6/13 6:00 PM Joe.Are.Sham.Bow- Emma Jaynes

6/13 6:00 PM Jukebox Rebellion- Carsons Woodside Tavern

6/13 6:00 PM Nite Train Express- Indian Ladder Farms

6/13 6:30 PM Coverups Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

6/13 6:30 PM In THe Mood- Halfmoon Town Park Music Series

6/13 6:30 PM Stretch Duo- Other One Brewery

6/13 7:00 PM Brothers SD- The Bunker North Greenbush

6/13 7:00 PM Chuck Ayers- O’Slattery’s

6/13 7:00 PM DEraeled Duo- The Bunker Mohawk Harbor

6/13 7:00 PM Hammerhead Horns- McGeary’s Irish Pub

6/13 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Seven Bistro

6/13 7:00 PM Pat Decker- Druthers Clifton Park

6/13 7:00 PM Rubie Rose- Cherry Plain Square #17

6/13 8:30 PM Southbound Renegade- Frog Alley Brewing

6/13 9:00 PM Karaoke- Towne Tavern

Saturday, June 14^th

Laura Jane Grace & Band, Empire Underground, Albany, 8pm

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

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

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

Come get down on the biggest dance floor in Saratoga at our weekly Ladies Night 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.

Driftwood, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Upstate NY folk-rock band that blends Americana roots, soulful harmonies, and high-energy rhythms into a dynamic & heartfelt live show.

Hailing from Upstate New York, Driftwood brings their genre-blending sound to Caffè Lena for an unforgettable evening of music that’s equal parts heartfelt and high-energy. Known for their roots in folk, bluegrass, and rock, the band’s live shows are a celebration—dynamic, intimate, and brimming with joy.

Miracle Blood / Libby Quinn / Horse Grave / No Division / CPS, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

6/14 11:00 AM Harmonic Duo- Liberty Ridge Farm

6/14 4:00 PM Big Empty / On The Edge / Grandstand Jockeys & More- September’s Too

6/14 4:00 PM East Berne Band- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

6/14 4:00 PM Hallelaujah Hat Trick- Unified Beer Works

6/14 5:00 PM Frankie Lessard- Yanni’s Too

6/14 5:00 PM Lane Brothers Duo- S&S farm Brewery

6/14 5:00 PM That Acoustic Duo- Frog Alley Brewing

6/14 5:30 PM Rusticator- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

6/14 6:00 PM Chris Dollard- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

6/14 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Recovery Sports Bar East Greenbush

6/14 6:00 PM James Kelly- The Scarlet Knife

6/14 6:00 PM Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts- Berlin Rod & Gun Club

6/14 6:00 PM Off The Record- Albany Distilling

6/14 6:00 PM Steve & Shannon Gray- Powers Pub

6/14 6:00 PM TS Ensemble with Carmen Lookshire- Carsons Woodside Tavern

6/14 6:30 PM Margo Macero- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

6/14 6:30 PM Morgan Lebeau- Other One Brewery

6/14 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Rustic Barn Pub

6/14 7:00 PM Matty Finn- Seven Bistro

6/14 7:00 PM Pearl- Emack & Bolios

6/14 7:00 PM Stirred Up- Druthers Clifton Park

6/14 7:00 PM Trevor Wheelock- The Bunker Mohawk Harbor

6/14 8:00 PM Raisenhead- Swifty’s in Delmar

Sunday, June 15^th

Beethoven and Dvořák, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 3pm

This program opens with Beethoven’s Trio in E-flat Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, a bold debut work from 1795 that blends Classical elegance with glimpses of the innovation that would define his career. Jean Françaix’s Trio for Violin, Viola, and Cello is a lively and witty piece from the 20th-century French composer known for his sparkling textures and playful charm. The program concludes with Dvořák’s Quartet in E-flat Major for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, a work that weaves Czech folk-inspired melodies with the rich lyricism and vitality of Romanticism, ending the program on a joyous, radiant note.

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!

Enjoy a hookah on the patio, provided by our friends at Hookah Mami’s.

Jontavious Willis, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm

Blues revivalist Jontavious Willis brings soulful vocals, killer guitar, & deep tradition to Caffè Lena, with his original take on traditional Blues.

Grammy-nominated bluesman Jontavious Willis brings the raw power, joy, and spirit of traditional Blues to Caffè Lena for an unforgettable night of blues music at its finest.

Father’s Day Brunch, Lost and Found, Albany, 11am – 3pm

Dogs on Acid, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

6/15 1:00 PM James Kelly- Other One Brewery

6/15 11:00 AM Harmonic Duo- Liberty Ridge Farm

6/15 3:00 PM Cryin Out Loud- Wicked Eatery

6/15 3:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Basin Grill

6/15 3:00 PM Ryan Clark- Hank Hudson Brewing

6/15 3:00 PM Steve Candlen- Druthers Clifton Park

6/15 4:00 PM Big Medicine- Carsons Woodside Tavern

6/15 5:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Yanni’s Too

6/15 6:30 PM Void Jewels- Peddlers Bar & Bistro