Whassup in the 518 – Weekend Shows
By Staff on August 21, 2025
Whassup in the 518
Friday, August 22nd
A Special Evening with Jon Batiste, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm
and The Philadelphia Orchestra
Join us for a SPAC exclusive as 7-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Jon Batiste makes his Philadelphia Orchestra debut, celebrating the release of his new album BIG MONEY.
On BIG MONEY, Batiste melds classic and modern styles of R&B, Americana, soul, roots, jazz, gospel and more to create sounds of jubilee and diasporic expression, featuring collaborators from Randy Newman to frequent Jay-Z collaborator No ID.
Jon Batiste takes the stage with his band alongside the full force of The Philadelphia Orchestra on the very day his new album BIG MONEY is released. Performing selections from the record alongside beloved classics, this SPAC exclusive concert marks his debut with the Orchestra. Join us for this one-night-only show to hear his newest music in a sweeping, symphonic setting—just before he embarks on a major national tour.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with The Rascals, Proctors Theater, Schenectady
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons:
The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles and his songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as “Grease,” “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory,” and “The Wanderers.” Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s hip-hop makeover.
The Rascals:
Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best “blue-eyed soul” group to come out of the 1960s and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include “Groovin’, “People Got To Be Free,” and “Good Lovin’.”
Yotuma, Empire Live, Albany, 7pm
Gina Turner w/ Ronnie Rave, Prophet, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 10am-2am
The Boombox Series returns to Putnam Place, featuring performances 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!
Momentum Series: Jake Shimabukuro, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
With lightning-fast fingers and a boundless imagination, ukulele trailblazer, Jake Shimabukuro has redefined what the ukulele can do. From tender ballads to jaw-dropping, genre-bending solos, he’s captivated audiences around the world — from the Sydney Opera House to New Orleans Jazz Fest. Now, this singular artist brings his exhilarating live show to Caffè Lena.
Pile with NNAMDÏ & Prize, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 8pm-11:30pm
Glen David Andrews, Lost and Found, Albany, 7pm
A Celebration of the Life of Sarah “Madeline” Darby, No Fun, Troy, 6pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/22 5:00 PM Gone Grey- S&S farm Brewery
8/22 5:00 PM Josh Breden- Fairways Of Halfmoon
8/22 5:00 PM Mia Scirocco- Bootleggers
8/22 5:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Edison Club
8/22 6:00 PM Brian Kane & The Beginning- Hill Creek Tavern
8/22 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime
8/22 6:00 PM Drank The Gold- Cock & Bull
8/22 6:00 PM Eric Ciarmello Trio- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
8/22 6:00 PM Matt Evans- Powers Pub
8/22 6:00 PM Part Time- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park
8/22 6:00 PM Peter Pashoukos- Bulls Head Inn
8/22 6:00 PM Sugar Pill- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/22 6:00 PM Tim Wechgelaer- The Scarlet Knife
8/22 6:00 PM Tom Harding- Emma Jaynes
8/22 6:00 PM Yankee Holler- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
8/22 6:30 PM Brad Wescott- Other One Brewery
8/22 6:30 PM Natalie Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/22 6:30 PM Ruby Rose- Cherry Plain Square #17
8/22 7:00 PM Chestnut Grove- Unihog
8/22 7:00 PM Christine Spero- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino
8/22 7:00 PM Chuck Ayers- Druthers Clifton Park
8/22 7:00 PM Diva & The Dirty Boys- The Bunker North Greenbush
8/22 7:00 PM Earth To Joe- Muddy’s Bar & Restaurant
8/22 7:00 PM Gianna Robustiano & Ben Zoleski- Philly Bar & Grill
8/22 7:00 PM Open Mic- Round Lake Auditorium
8/22 7:00 PM Will Pedicone- Bye I Brewing
8/22 8:00 PM Jukebox Rebellion- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
8/22 8:00 PM Matty Finn- Katie O’Byrnes
Saturday, August 23rd
Rhynhart-Hellwitz Duo, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 6pm
The Summer Square Concert Series is a free, outdoor event at 6 PM Saturday nights June -September in front of the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
The Rhynhart-Hellwitz Duo is collaboration of Albany old-timer Charlie Rhynhart on Dobro guitar; harp (harmonica, that is); and vocals, and classically-trained Fred Hellwitz, [degenerated to] playing electrically-powered guitar. We play our versions of a conglomeration of blues tunes, jazz standards, original songs, and the occasion folk or “pop” tune, putting our own spin on them. Is this a good thing? I don’t know, but it’s fun! Come hear us and you decide!
Back to the Future in Concert, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm
Recharge your flux capacitor… and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic as you’ve never seen and heard it before! Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the unforgettable movie classic, Back to the Future is the 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that topped the 1985 box office chart, spawned two wildly successful sequels and stamped an enduring imprint on pop culture. Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a Time Machine for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum!
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Empire Underground, Albany, 7:30pm
Anthony Gomes, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-10pm
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames.
Putnam Place
Ladies Night ft: King Bully & Sly Fox, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 10pm-3am
Come get down on the biggest dance floor in Saratoga at our weekly Ladies Night with King Bully, Sly Fox and percussionists Seth Casale and Johnny Ellis.
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.
65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Tinsley Ellis, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
As part of our 65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series, we bring you Tinsley Ellis. Hailed as “one of modern blues’ greatest performers” (Vintage Guitar) and “a legend of American blues music” (Premier Guitar), Tinsley Ellis brings his Naked Truth Tour to Caffè Lena for a powerful evening of raw, soul-stirring acoustic blues.
Quabaganda/ Plastic Boys / Capital City Crooks / Fallen Youth / Everbound + more, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/23 10:00 AM Hayley Stafford- Troy Farmers Market
8/23 4:00 PM Five To Midnight- Helderberg Mountain Brewing
8/23 5:00 PM 42 Draft Band- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
8/23 5:00 PM Matty Finn- Alexis Diner
8/23 5:00 PM Twisted Kilt- S&S farm Brewery
8/23 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime
8/23 6:00 PM Fred Hellwitz- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
8/23 6:00 PM Kaitlyn Fay Trio- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
8/23 6:00 PM Lucid Street- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/23 6:00 PM One 18 / Ginger Geezus- Powers Park Concert Series
8/23 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife
8/23 6:00 PM River Country Band- Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series
8/23 6:30 PM B. R. & B- Outpost 40
8/23 6:30 PM Stretch Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/23 7:00 PM AP3 with Alan Payette- Freedom Park Concert Series
8/23 7:00 PM Christine Spero- Dukes Chophouse At Rivers Casino
8/23 7:00 PM Colin McCarthy- Nanola
8/23 7:00 PM Frankie Lessard- Seven Bistro
8/23 7:00 PM Harmony Rocks- Coldbrook RV Resort
8/23 7:00 PM Liquid Courage- Cherry Plain Square #17
8/23 7:00 PM Radio Junkies- Druthers Clifton Park
8/23 8:00 PM Brian Kane & The Beginning- Katie O’Byrnes
8/23 8:00 PM Wide Awake & DJ Tomb- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
Sunday, August 24th
The Last Lap Market, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11am-5pm
Come down to Putnam Place to enjoy a day of oddities and vintage!
We will have 25 vendors from the capital region and beyond including everything from oddities to hand crafted soaps, crystals, vintage, jewelry, apothecary, tarot readers, tooth gems, and flash tattoos!
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 and percussionist John Ellis!
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.
Hungry? We will be serving up delicious Caribbean cuisine on the patio.
Christie Lenée – featuring Katie Marie, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm
“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” (Music Radar) and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals. Lenée has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Andy McKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukoro and Christopher Cross to name a few.
TENTACLES / Necroptic Engorgement (Reunion) / Urine / Scumbag / Self Inflicted (Album Release), No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/24 1:00 PM Matty Finn- Other One Brewery
8/24 3:00 PM Refrigerator’s- Wicked Eatery
8/24 3:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Basin Grill
8/24 3:00 PM TBD- Druthers Clifton Park
8/24 4:00 PM Ben Zoleski- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/24 4:00 PM Ultimates- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/24 7:00 PM DJ Jason Irwin- Lewis Tavern
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