Whassup in the 518 – Weekend Shows

Whassup in the 518

Friday, August 5^th

Tedeschi Trucks Band & Gov’t Mule, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 6:30pm

The Comeuppance presented by Creative License, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm

First Friday at The Eleven with Hollywood Herb, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series: Eric Andersen, Caffe Lena, 8pm-10pm

As part of our 65th Anniversary Folk Heritage Series, we bring you Eric Andersen. Eric Andersen is a towering figure in the world of folk music—a songwriter, poet, and performer whose words have stirred hearts and shaped the genre for over five decades. Emerging from the vibrant Greenwich Village scene of the 1960s, Andersen quickly became known for his deeply literate, introspective songs and striking stage presence.

He’s the writer behind iconic tracks like “Thirsty Boots,” “Violets of Dawn,” and “Close the Door Lightly When You Go”—songs that have been recorded by artists including Judy Collins, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, and Bob Dylan. Over the years, he’s collaborated with musical giants like Joan Baez, Lou Reed, Townes Van Zandt, and Joni Mitchell, forging a path that bridges folk, rock, and poetic songwriting with elegance and emotional power.

Ritz Carlton’s Game Show & Garage Sale, Hangar on the Hudson, 8pm-10pm

BIMBO NITE RAVE: DJ DENTAL WORK/ P!NK P!XL/DJ 2NDCH!LD, No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

9/5 5:00 PM DEraeled Duo- Frog Alley Brewing

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

9/5 5:00 PM Ryan & Jesse Duo- Centre St Pub

9/5 5:30 PM Dan Sherwin- Bootleggers

9/5 5:30 PM Next Chapter- Wishing Well

9/5 6:00 PM Al and Kathy Bain- Olde Bryan Inn

9/5 6:00 PM Blue Moon Band- Carsons Woodside Tavern

9/5 6:00 PM Carmen Lookshire Duo- The Scarlet Knife

9/5 6:00 PM Chris Carey & Tim Wechgelaer- Cock & Bull

9/5 6:00 PM First Friday with Hollywood Herb- Eleven at Lark Hall

9/5 6:00 PM Gold Sun- Lagos

9/5 6:00 PM Hollywood Herb- Eleven at Lark Hall

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

9/5 6:00 PM Mike Herman- Indian Ladder Farms

9/5 6:00 PM Nick Horace- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

9/5 6:00 PM Ragged Company- Inn at Saratoga

9/5 6:00 PM Sean Lyons- Emma Jaynes

9/5 6:00 PM Shine On- Bound By Fate Brewing

9/5 6:00 PM Stef Solo- The Ice House

9/5 6:00 PM Super 400O- palka Gallery

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

9/5 6:00 PM Zorbas Trio- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

9/5 6:30 PM Bennett Brothers- Artisanal Brew Works

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

9/5 6:30 PM Mike McMann- Cherry Plain Square #17

9/5 6:30 PM Stray Dogs- Browns Brewing Troy Taproom

9/5 7:00 PM Flannel Kings- The Bunker North Greenbush

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

9/5 7:00 PM Mike & The Monsters- Babbling Brook Party Pavilion

9/5 7:00 PM New Whiskey River Band- Holy Moses Tavern

9/5 7:00 PM Pepper Shakers- Signal 30 BBQ

9/5 7:00 PM Stirred Up- Druthers Clifton Park

9/5 8:00 PM DJ Dillon Robert- Misfit

9/5 8:00 PM Ryan Clark- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga

9/5 8:00 PM Whiz Bang- Druthers Saratoga

9/5 8:30 PM Refrigerators- Frog Alley Brewing

9/5 9:00 PM Eric Ciarmello Quartet- Nine Maple

9/5 9:00 PM Tame The Rooster- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

Saturday, August 6^th

Ginger Geezus with Moe Greene & The Dive Bar Juicers, Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, 7pm

Triskele, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 6pm

The Capital Region’s Premier All~Female Irish Band! Stunning harmonies that touch your soul.

25 Ta Life, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

Dorothy with Special Guest Eddie & The Getaway, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

Brian Kane and The Beginning- Brian’s Birthday Bash! Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Brian Kane and The Beginning, a local favorite Rock, the Barn! If you want to have an epic night, come join the party at Rustic Barn Pub, in Troy, NY!

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

Momentum Series: Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

Join us for a fun & powerful night of roots-infused rock and blues with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, a Grammy-nominated band hailed as “Roots Music Royalty” by Bill Hurley of Extended Play Sessions. With deep ties to The Band and a musical style that blends rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, blues, and folk, this Woodstock, NY powerhouse brings decades of experience and soul to every performance.

Fronted by Professor Louie—keyboardist, accordionist, and longtime collaborator with The Band—the group has released 17 acclaimed albums and continues to expand the boundaries of Americana and blues. Their dynamic shows feature crowd favorites from their original catalog, hits Louie co-produced with The Band (including “Atlantic City” and “Blind Willie McTell”), and songs steeped in the rich tradition of American roots music.

Honky Tonk Record Club – Live Music by Ma’am + DJ’s Tex & Steve, No Fun, Troy, 2pm-11pm

Tropa Magica / The Sugar Hold / Jagaloons, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

9/6 12:30 PM Hot Club Saratoga- Jennings Landing

9/6 2:00 PM Becca Stevens Trio- Jennings Landing

9/6 3:30 PM Alex Torres And His Latin Orchestra- Jennings Landing

9/6 4:00 PM The Hawthornes- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

9/6 5:00 PM Chuck Ayers- Frog Alley Brewing

9/6 5:00 PM Deep River- Mittlers

9/6 5:00 PM Moon Hooch- Jennings Landing

9/6 5:00 PM The Bluebillies- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

9/6 5:30 PM TS Ensemble- Jay Street Italian Fest

9/6 6:00 PM Ben Zoleski- Spa City Tap & Barrel

9/6 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Ravenswood

9/6 6:00 PM Donna Tritico Band- Salsa Latina

9/6 6:00 PM Frank Micare- Prime Saratoga

9/6 6:00 PM George Krakat- Powers Pub

9/6 6:00 PM Jeff Walton- Olde Bryan Inn

9/6 6:00 PM Larry Gravette- The Scarlet Knife

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

9/6 6:00 PM Pepper Shakers- Lagos

9/6 6:00 PM TBD- Inn at Saratoga

9/6 6:00 PM The Wallies- Carsons Woodside Tavern

9/6 6:00 PM Tim Wechgelaer- Bulls Head Inn

9/6 6:00 PM Triskele- Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

9/6 6:00 PM Vinny Marotta Trio- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

9/6 6:30 PM Colleen Pratt & Peg Delaney- Panza’s

9/6 6:30 PM Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe- Jennings Landing

9/6 6:30 PM Steve Candlen- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

9/6 6:30 PM The Whitecaps- Other One Brewery

9/6 7:00 PM Brokenhearted- Beach Bar At Dock Browns Tavern

9/6 7:00 PM Geezer- Babbling Brook Party Pavilion

9/6 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- American Legion Wynanskill

9/6 7:00 PM Moe Greene & The Dive Bar Juicers & Ginger Geezus- Hanger On The Hudson

9/6 7:00 PM Ranzer- Arsenal City Tavern

9/6 7:00 PM TBD- Druthers Clifton Park

9/6 7:30 PM Schmooze- Night Owl

9/6 8:00 PM Brian Kane & The Beginning- Rustic Barn Pub

9/6 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

9/6 8:00 PM Ragged Company- Bourbon Room

9/6 8:00 PM Sydney Worthley- Druthers Saratoga

9/6 8:30 PM TBA- Frog Alley Brewing

9/6 9:00 PM Karaoke- Towne Tavern

9/6 9:00 PM Rhythm Pilots- The Ice House

9/6 9:30 PM Double XP- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, August 7^th

Blink-182, SPAC, Saratoga Springs, 7pm

with special guests Alkaline Trio

Latin Night w/ BoyBoy

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

Overit Home Grown Sessions: Girl Blue, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm

If you love Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, and the catharsis of a good cry, you’ll want to be in the room when Girl Blue takes the stage. The songwriting project of Arielle O’Keefe, Girl Blue delivers deeply emotional songs with powerful, singable hooks and a rare kind of honesty that stays with you.

Arielle’s music has been featured on top Spotify playlists (New Music Friday), climbed to #2 on the US Viral Charts, and found its way into national commercials and TV placements. She’s been praised by outlets like The Huffington Post and honored with seven Thomas Edison Music Awards, including Songwriter of the Year and Solo Act of the Year.

Maya Ongaku (Japan) / Leaf Litter / 100 Psychic Dreams, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

9/7 10:00 AM Ethan Crowley- Spa City Farmers Market

9/7 11:00 AM Maggie Doherty & Katy Dwyer- Kings Tavern

9/7 3:00 PM Chuck Ayers- Druthers Clifton Park

9/7 3:00 PM Eric Kufs- Druthers Saratoga

9/7 3:00 PM Francine & The Scene- Artisanal Brew Works

9/7 3:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Lagos

9/7 3:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Basin Grill

9/7 4:00 PM Grand Central Station- Carsons Woodside Tavern

9/7 4:00 PM Tom Dressler- Round Lake Auditorium

9/7 4:30 PM Dan Sherwin- Yanni’s Too

9/7 6:00 PM Sinatra And Friends- Panza’s

9/7 7:00 PM Girl Blue- Caffe Lena

9/7 7:00 PM Qwen Virgilio / Evelia Echandy / Luke Offerle / Maloy- Nashway Studio’s