Whassup in the 518
Friday, August 29th
Alexis P. Suter Band, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Raised in Brooklyn by a musically gifted family, Alexis P. Suter brings an unforgettable blend of passion, soul, and emotional power to every performance. With a voice described as a “molasses contralto” by Elmore Magazine, Alexis can move effortlessly from a whisper to a wave of sound that radiates from the depths of her being.
Backed by her longtime band—fellow Brooklyn natives Ray Grappone (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar), Daniel Weiss (keys), Peter Bennett (bass), and Vicki Bell (vocals/percussion)—Suter delivers a dynamic and heartfelt show. From rollicking roots numbers to funk-infused blues and tender ballads, the Alexis P. Suter Band creates a connection that goes beyond the music.
Luicidal (OG members of Suicidal Tendencies) / Violent Streets / Casket / The Hajj, No Fun, Troy, 6pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/29 5:00 PM As Iz- Alexis Diner
8/29 5:00 PM Frankie- Bootleggers
8/29 5:00 PM Rusticator- S&S farm Brewery
8/29 5:30 PM Out Crops- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery
8/29 5:30 PM Russ Kennedy- Fairways Of Halfmoon
8/29 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime
8/29 6:00 PM Jukebox Rebellion- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/29 6:00 PM Keith Pray Trio- Cock & Bull
8/29 6:00 PM Larry Gravette- The Scarlet Knife
8/29 6:00 PM Nick Horace- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park
8/29 6:30 PM Erin Powers- Cherry Plain Square #17
8/29 6:30 PM The Wreckless Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/29 7:00 PM Gianna Robustiano & Ben Zoleski- Philly Bar & Grill
8/29 7:00 PM Pat Decker- Druthers Clifton Park
8/29 7:00 PM Tame The Rooster- Wicked Eatery
8/29 7:30 PM The Coverups- Sun Retreats at Adirondack Gateway
8/29 8:00 PM Downtown Horns & DJ Young Wise- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
Saturday, August 30th
Shiri Zorn, 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.
Shiri Zorn is an innovative jazz vocalist whose fresh and intercultural sound reinvents the standard jazz repertoire as we know it. She layers American Songbook tunes with Middle Eastern influences and unexpected time signatures. She reharmonizes Latin and Samba classics to evoke feelings of transcendence, temporarily rendering the listener lost to time and space. Zorn’s critically acclaimed debut album, Into Another Land, was produced by Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton. Zorn is currently promoting her second album, Looking for the Light, released in 2025.
Leon Bridges with very special guest Charley Crockett, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7pm
The Crooner & The Cowboy–Leon Bridges with very special guest Charley Crockett
Two distinct Texas voices. Two remarkable journeys. One unforgettable tour. Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges and Grammy-nominated Texas maverick Charley Crockettcome together for The Crooner & The Cowboy—a series of once-in-a-lifetime shows thatcelebrate their shared roots, longtime friendship, and the rich musical heritage of Texas.Bridges, known for his timeless storytelling and genre-bending sound, brings the spirit of hisacclaimed fourth studio albumLeonto the stage, alongside a career filled with platinum hits andsold out headline shows around the globe.
Unbeaten Records 10th Anniversary, Empire Underground, Albany, 4pm
Ladies Night ft: King Bully & Sly Fox, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 11pm-3am
J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band), Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm
Get ready for a night of acoustic fireworks and rootsy brilliance as J2B2 – John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band – takes the Caffè Lena stage! This all-star ensemble features four legendary musicians whose combined résumés span decades and genres:
John Jorgenson – Grammy winner and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, vocals), known for his work with Elton John, Desert Rose Band, and Earl Scruggs.
Herb Pedersen – Iconic banjoist and vocalist from The Dillards and Old and In the Way, with credits alongside Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and more.
Mark Fain – Longtime bassist for Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, with recording and touring credits including Dolly Parton and Allison Krauss.
Patrick Sauber – Rising multi-instrumentalist powerhouse, known for tours with Peter Rowan and appearances in the film A Mighty Wind.
Hellseeker Goth Night, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/30 4:00 PM 30 Rack- Helderberg Mountain Brewing
8/30 4:00 PM Shine On Trio- Unified Beer Works
8/30 5:00 PM Diva and The Dirty Boys- S&S farm Brewery
8/30 5:00 PM Dueling Piano’s- Bootleggers
8/30 6:00 PM 518 Burton Street- Outpost 40
8/30 6:00 PM Blues House Rockers- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/30 6:00 PM Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife
8/30 6:00 PM Chad McLoughlin Trio- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
8/30 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime
8/30 6:00 PM New Planets- Eleven at Lark Hall
8/30 6:00 PM Shiri Zorn- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
8/30 6:00 PM The Blackouts Of Saratoga- Hoosick Falls Summer Concert Series
8/30 6:30 PM Travis Rockenstire- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/30 7:00 PM Stirred Up- Druthers Clifton Park
8/30 8:00 PM Legacy & DJ Young Wise- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino
Sunday, August 31st
Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7:30pm
Across four decades, 16 studio albums, and over 15 million records sold, Indigo Girls continue to blaze the trail for generations of Queer artists in the mainstream. The Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray began their career in clubs and bars around their native Atlanta, GA amidst a blossoming alternative music scene before signing to Epic Records in 1988. Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and introduced the duo’s signature harmonies and stirring, sophisticated songs to a dedicated, enduring global audience
Latin Night w/ BoyBoy, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-1am
Mary Shelley / SEEK / Bloodx3, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm
From “Bar People.”
8/31 3:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Druthers Clifton Park
8/31 3:00 PM Jimmi Justin- Basin Grill
8/31 4:00 PM Roseanna Grimaldi- Peddlers Bar & Bistro
8/31 4:00 PM Ten Most Wanted- Carsons Woodside Tavern
8/31 7:00 PM Latin Nights With Rafa Cabrera- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino