Whassup in the 518? – Weekend Shows

Whassup in the 518?

Friday, March 27^th

The Dollop: The Dollop Podcast Live, The Egg, Albany, 7:30pm

The Dollop is a podcast hosted since April 2014 by American comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Each episode centers around an event or person from history selected for its humorousness or peculiarity. Typical episodes feature subjects from American history described by Anthony and commented on by Anthony and Reynolds.

The Egg Presents: Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way and more! The Egg, Albany, 8pm

Sam Grisman is a bass player, music appreciator, and bandleader who grew up in Mill Valley, California in a home where some of the great acoustic music of our time was being recorded on a regular basis. His father, legendary mandolinist, composer, and producer, David Grisman, was constantly having friends come over to his home studio for recording sessions and rehearsals. These friends, such as Doc Watson, Jerry Garcia, John Hartford, Mike Seeger, and Tony Rice all left an impression on the younger Grisman and inspired him to pursue a life making music with his many talented friends.

ICFS presents Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2026), Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 7pm

This new documentary traces the life and career of punk pioneer turned rock n’ roll icon Billy Idol. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers, and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era, and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n’ roll, 50 years into his career. Not Rated. 118 minutes.

The Lycan, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

Yacht Lobsters, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 7:30pm-9:30pm

Established 2022 in New York City, the Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70’s and early 80’s.  Their big sound recreates – and at times reimagines – the studio mastery of retro-rock icons like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Toto, etc.

The Deadbeats, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 8pm-11pm

Calling all Deadheads! The Deadbeats, a Capital District Grateful Dead tribute band, bring the spirit, jams, and timeless tunes of the Dead to life. Join us at the Rustic Barn Pub for a night of great music, good friends, and good vibes.

Happy Hour with CC Smokes at The Eleven, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-9pm

Join us for the debut of CC Smokes at The Eleven at Lark Hall Albany on Friday, March 27th. 6pm/ FREE

Comedy Night: Anthony Zenhauser, Shawn Barnes, Holly Viggiano & More, Putnam Place, Saratoga, 7pm-9pm

Anthony Zenhauser teams up with Shawn Barnes, Holly Viggiano, Duncan Harris, and host Caleb White for a night of comedy at Putnam Place.

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers , Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 8pm-10pm

Chris Jones & the Night Drivers make some of the most distinctively elegant yet driving bluegrass music heard anywhere today. Deeply rooted in tradition but never bound to it, they deliver original music with tight arrangements, emotional authenticity, and engaging humor. As actor and banjo player Steve Martin says, “Chris Jones’ voice is there with the great masters,” adding that the Night Drivers are “some of the best players in bluegrass.”

Hellseeker Goth Nite (Ages 21+ w/ valid ID), No Fun, Troy, 8pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

3/27 6:00 PM Bob Fox- Thirsty Owl

3/27 6:00 PM Caity Gallagher- Treehouse Brewery

3/27 6:00 PM CC Smokes- Eleven at Lark Hall

3/27 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s

3/27 6:00 PM Dan Dekalb- 677 Prime

3/27 6:00 PM Derrick Forget- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

3/27 6:00 PM Garlend Nelson… Candlelight Concert Series- The Hidaway

3/27 6:00 PM Geo Doody- Conroys Irish Tavern

3/27 6:00 PM Kilashandra- Normandside Country Club

3/27 6:00 PM Margo Macero- Spa City Tap & Barrel

3/27 6:00 PM Matty Finn- Tinney’s Tavern

3/27 6:00 PM Nick Horace- Seven Bistro

3/27 6:00 PM Rick Bolton- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/27 6:00 PM Rick Bolton- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/27 6:00 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well

3/27 6:00 PM Russ Kennwdy- The Scarlet Knife

3/27 6:00 PM Sheri Nolan & Peter von Allmen- Inn at Saratoga

3/27 6:00 PM Shine On- Saratoga Winery

3/27 6:00 PM Thom Powers- Hank Hudson Brewing

3/27 6:30 PM Justin Joyner- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

3/27 6:30 PM K&O Duo- Artisanal Brew Works

3/27 6:30 PM Pat Decker- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

3/27 7:00 PM Ain’t No Strangers- Kraverie

3/27 7:00 PM Comedy Night- Putnam Place

3/27 7:00 PM Harmonic Duo- Ameican Legion Wynanyskill

3/27 7:00 PM Jeff Walton- Principessa Elena

3/27 7:00 PM One Heart- O’Slattery’s

3/27 7:00 PM Stirred Up Band- Holy Moses

3/27 8:00 PM DJ Vision- Misfit

3/27 8:00 PM Jimmy Kelly- Parting Glass

3/27 8:00 PM Karaoke with Danny Marcil- September’s Too

3/27 8:00 PM Rhythm Pilots- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

3/27 8:00 PM River Country Band- Outpost 40

3/27 8:00 PM Rusticators- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga

3/27 8:00 PM The Accents- Wicked Eatery

3/27 8:00 PM The Lustre Kings- Rustic Barn Pub

3/27 8:30 PM Aquanett- Vapor

3/27 9:00 PM Kurt Herman Quartet- Nine Maple

3/27 9:30 PM Open Bar Band- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, March 28^th

Let’s Sing Taylor! Celebrating Taylor Swift, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm

We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.

Sal Vulcano, The Egg, Albany, 7pm

Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, Impractical Jokers, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour – kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour, including notable landmark venues such as The Beacon Theatre and The Ryman Auditorium.

They Built America: Workers of the Erie Canal, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 11am

Join Kelly McPhearson, a fearless Irish lass, on an incredible journey to find her brother (her only family in America), who’s working on the canal. Sourced from more than 35 historical records, this original work celebrates the real men, women, children, politicians, farmers, merchants, and laborers who built the Erie Canal – the miraculous waterway that transformed America from a burgeoning country into a great nation! Told with live music and text, history comes to life with figures such as physician Dr. Finch, Italian mason Antonio, Swedish packet boat Captain Gus, Governor DeWitt Clinton, congressmen, and many more!

Kaleb Cohen, Empire Underground, Albany, 8pm

Concert Crave Presents: I Love R&B, Empire Live, Albany, 8:30pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 2pm

We are in a play!
(Wait… what?)
Yes, it’s true. Gerald (a careful, worried elephant) and Piggie (a joyful, jumpy pig) are the STARS of this MUSICAL. There will be singing! There will be dancing! There will be Squirrelles! And bananas! But MOST OF ALL… there will be FRIENDSHIP. Because when your best friend is by your side, anything—even being in a play—can be the best surprise ever.

Coconut Telegraph, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 7pm-10pm

Come see Coconut Telegraph, the ultimate Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band Experience. Live at The Rustic Barn in Troy, NY March 28.

Deadbeats Trio at The Eleven, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm-8pm

Lets welcome the Deadbeats Trio to The Eleven at Lark Hall on Saturday, March 28th. 6pm/FREE

Mike Johnson (vocals, guitar) and Denise Parent (vocals, drums) have been keeping the Deadbeats flame burning in Albany and the surrounding regions for over 30 years, with Brian Miller (vocals, bass) for half of that. With their soulful 3-part harmonies and inspired improvisation, you’ll experience essential music jams from the Grateful Dead, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, the Band, the Doors, and more, plus some originaltune

Shakedown Citi, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11:59pm

Join us in welcoming back NYC natives and Grateful Dead Tribute, Shakedown Citi to our stage on Saturday, March 28th. Doors 7pm//Show 8pm

Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023. When the band’s members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked – and the music hasn’t stopped since.

Neighbor w/ Creamery Station, Putnam Place, Saratoga, 8pm-12:30am

With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Not boxed in by a single genre, their songwriting brings elements of Americana, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Soul and more.

Peak Jazz Series: Catherine Russell, Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 5pm-7pm; 8pm-10pm

A Voice from the Heart of American Song

Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker born into musical royalty—and she carries that legacy forward with joy, depth, and irresistible swing.

Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and longtime musical director for Louis Armstrong. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist, guitarist, and bassist who performed with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver. Steeped in this extraordinary lineage, Catherine Russell brings an authenticity to American song that is both deeply rooted and entirely her own.

EDM/House DJ, Lost and Found, Albany, 9:30pm

Collar Works’ Annual MAD Collar Party, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11:30pm

From “Bar People.”

3/28 10:00 AM TBD- Saratoga Farmers Market at Wilton Mall

3/28 5:00 PM Catherine Russell- Caffe Lena

3/28 5:00 PM Shine On- Artisanal Brew Works

3/28 6:00 PM Broken Spur Band- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

3/28 6:00 PM Christine Spero Duo- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/28 6:00 PM Christine Spero Duo- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/28 6:00 PM Deadbeats Trio- Eleven at Lark Hall

3/28 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime

3/28 6:00 PM Jeremy Gold Group- Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino

3/28 6:00 PM Juniper & Chris Carey- Inn at Saratoga

3/28 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife

3/28 6:00 PM Phil Shaver- Thirsty Owl

3/28 6:00 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well

3/28 6:00 PM Wide Awake- Spa City Tap & Barrel

3/28 6:30 PM Harmonic Duo- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

3/28 7:00 PM 18 Strings Of Trouble- Kraverie

3/28 7:00 PM Chris Dollard- Principessa Elena

3/28 7:00 PM Coconut Telegraph- Rustic Barn Pub

3/28 7:00 PM Deep River Duo- Seven Bistro

3/28 7:00 PM Kilashandra- Parting Glass

3/28 7:00 PM Myrthtones- Forty One Sports Bar

3/28 7:00 PM Pearl- Emack & Bolios

3/28 7:00 PM River Country Band- Outpost 40

3/28 7:00 PM The Wheel- Mixed Breed Brewing at Van Patten Golf Course

3/28 8:00 PM Catherine Russell- Caffe Lena

3/28 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

3/28 8:00 PM Doug Villano Band- AL’s Roadhouse

3/28 8:00 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- September’s Too

3/28 8:00 PM Kilashandra- Parting Glass

3/28 8:00 PM Neighbor & Creamery Station- Putnam Place

3/28 8:00 PM Shakedown Citi- Lark Hall

3/28 8:00 PM The 80’s Band- Wicked Eatery

3/28 8:30 PM Big Sky Country- Vapor

3/28 9:00 PM Gadget- Nine Maple

3/28 9:30 PM Hit n Run- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, March 29^th

The Egg Presents: Laurie Berkner (3PM), The Egg, Albany, 3pm

Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine, Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. With more than 1.7 billion streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, more than 535 million YouTube channel views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold, Laurie’s songs have become beloved classics for children worldwide.

Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra Concert III: Voices of Freedom, Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, 3pm

This evocative program explores the intersection of literature and music. Debussy’s “La Cathédrale Engloutie” inspired by medieval legend and Albert Le Grand’s writings, conjures the image of a sunken cathedral rising from the sea. Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World: Daybreak of Freedom” weaves excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches into a stirring orchestral tribute. The concert concludes with Corigliano’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” a unique and powerful reinterpretation of Bob Dylan’s iconic lyrics.

Tombs, Empire Underground, Albany, 5:30pm

Tigers Jaw w/special guest Hot Flash Heat Wave, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, 2pm

From “Bar People.”

3/29 1:00 PM Jeff Grippin- Other One Brewery

3/29 2:00 PM Matty Finn- Rookies Sports Bar

3/29 2:30 PM TBD- Lark St. Tavern

3/29 3:00 PM Women Making Music- 344 2nd st Troy

3/29 3:30 PM Marcus Ruggiero- Hank Hudson Brewing

3/29 4:00 PM Chloe & Jeff- Carsons Woodside Tavern

3/29 4:00 PM Chole & Jeff- Stella’s Pasta Bar at The Van Dyck

3/29 4:00 PM Seth Warden & Lovella Singer Songwiter Afternoon- Artisanal Brew Works

3/29 5:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Charlton Tavern

3/29 6:00 PM Sinatra And Friends- Panza’s

3/29 6:00 PM Trivia Night- S&S farm Brewery