Whassup in the 518? Weekend Shows

Whassup in the 518?

Wednesday, New Year’s Eve

Raisinhead NYE Party, Putnam Place, Saratoga Springs, 10pm

Come join us for a special New Year’s Eve party with Raisinhead.

Raisinhead has been making music in the Capital District and well beyond for over 20 years. Their rich catalog of originals have an Americana feel with dynamic improvisational sections and covers ranging from Neil Young to the Talking Heads. Raisinhead’s live shows are spontaneous and energetic and never the same twice.

All the members of Raisinhead have a high level of musicianship and a long history with other area bands including Ominous Seapods, Rob Beaulieu Band, the Deadbeats, Quantum Cosmic and Family Tree. Members of Raisinhead include Rob Beaulieu – guitar and vocals, Ted Grey – guitar and vocals, Tom Pirozzi – Bass and Vocals, Brian Mangini – keyboards, and Chad Ploss – Drums.

Website: www.raisinhead.com

2026 New Year’s Party, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-12:30am

New Year’s Eve, Ophelia’s, Albany, 7pm

New Years Honkin’ Eve w/ Brule County Bad Boys, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

Friday, January 2^nd,

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures, MVP Arena, Albany, 12pm; 4pm

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience visits Albany playing January 1-4 at MVP Arena.

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.

Are.Sham.Bow, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Are Sham Bow (Joe Archambeault) brings a solo acoustic set packed with rock, classics, and fun favorites everyone loves. Don’t miss this crowd-pleasing night of live music!

Peak Jazz Series: The Richard Baratta Gotham City Latin Jazz Sextet, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

A multi-talented artist, Richard Baratta’s career spans both music and film, with an impressive list of Hollywood credits, including The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman, Joker, and several Spider-Man films. After decades in the film industry, Baratta made a triumphant return to jazz, earning a GRAMMY nomination for his 2020 album, Music in Film: The Reel Deal, which reimagined iconic movie soundtracks in a jazz setting. His follow-ups, Music in Film: The Sequel and Off the Charts, solidified his place as a boundary-pushing bandleader and visionary musician.

From “Bar People.”

1/2 5:00 PM Sunset Serenade- Saratoga Winery

1/2 6:00 PM Art n Shawna- Carsons Woodside Tavern

1/2 6:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

1/2 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s

1/2 6:00 PM Kip Beacco & The Lucky Five- Albany Elks Club #49

1/2 6:00 PM Mike Purcell- The Wishing Well

1/2 6:00 PM Ragged Company- Inn at Saratoga

1/2 6:00 PM Shine On- Bound By Fate Brewing

1/2 6:30 PM Willoughby Station- Artisanal Brew Works

1/2 7:00 PM Bad Monk & Dj Biz- The Night Owl

1/2 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena

1/2 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

Saturday, January 3^rd

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures, MVP Arena, Albany, 11am; 3pm

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience visits Albany playing January 1-4 at MVP Arena.

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.

All guests ages 2 and older are required to have a ticket. Group Sales are not available.

ISH, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Get ready for a night of bluesy Southern rock with ISH – smoking guitars, killer drums, and Allman Brothers vibes!

Goodnight Moonshine feat. Molly of Red Molly, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 8pm-10pm

New album “Business Unusual” exclusively available at the show!

Goodnight Moonshine is a guitar and vocal duet, and a musical marriage in all senses. The Duo combines the evocative voice and songwriting of Molly Venter of Red Molly fame, with Eben Pariser’s adventurous and awe-inspiring guitar playing. The result is folk music with a depth of improvisation and tonal subtlety usually reserved for jazz. Molly’s enviable voice, which can be called both “biker-chick smoky” (New Haven Register), and “like silk” (American Songwriter Magazine), has taken her career to highlights including Tønder Festival in Denmark, Kate Wolf Fest in CA, and multiple placements on television and film. “Pariser’s harmonic sensibilities are wide, imaginative” (NPR), and he describes his own playing as “Cooder-grass” in honor of Ry Cooder- part Django part Frisell with a touch of Jerry’s ethos. A natural producer, Eben now has 9 studio records under his belt for himself and other artists.

From “Bar People.”

1/3 10:00 AM Simon Elijah- Saratoga Farmers Market at Wilton Mall

1/3 5:00 PM Eric Kufs- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

1/3 5:00 PM Trevor Collins- Artisanal Brew Works

1/3 6:00 PM Christine Spero- The Wishing Well

1/3 6:00 PM Jay Yager- Henry’s Tavern

1/3 6:00 PM Jeff Brisbin- Carsons Woodside Tavern

1/3 6:00 PM Party Of Three- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

1/3 6:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Inn at Saratoga

1/3 6:30 PM Pat Decker- DIamond Club at Embassy Suites

1/3 7:00 PM The Schmooze- The Night Owl

1/3 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

1/3 8:30 PM DJNPG- Vapor

1/3 8:30 PM The Warped Band- Frog Alley Brewing

Sunday, January 4^th

Momentum Series: Misty Blues, Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, 7pm-9pm

Led by the incomparable Gina Coleman—a vocalist with fire, grit, and deep emotional range—Misty Blues delivers original music inspired by Koko Taylor, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and the great American blues tradition. Gina’s story is as compelling as her voice: from a dare to sing in 1990 to performing at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, NYC’s Bitter End, and recording with Charles Neville and Joe Louis Walker, she brings decades of artistry, heart, and authenticity to the stage.

From “Bar People.”

1/4 4:00 PM James Gascoyne- Artisanal Brew Works