Whassup in the 518? – Weekend Shows – 4/17-19

Wassup in the 518?

Friday, April 17^th

Daniel Maltz, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm

Daniel Adam Maltz, fortepiano

The Egg Presents: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Egg, Albany, 8pm

For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits. Now the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve crossed an unimaginable number of times throughout their career.

Brian Kane & the Beginning, 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!

Stella Rose @ The Eleven at Lark Hall, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm

Stella Rose is back at The Eleven at Lark Hall on Friday 4/17 at 6pm// FREE

Meet “Stella Rose”, a gateway to the timeless tunes of the Jerry Garcia Band and the Grateful Dead, where the spirit of the music lives on. The group’s harmonious blend resonates with authenticity and genuine love for the music.Bryan Gautie, the mastermind behind the strings leads the way playing soulful guitar and lead vocals. Jess Bowan (Fiddle/Vocals) each a seasoned performer, join forces to weave a tapestry that captures the essence of these iconic bands.Percussionist Pete Andriakos drives the group adding his rhythmic pulse to the mix, while infusing each performance with an infectious energy.Jill Gautie completes the ensemble. Known for her captivating stage presence and harmonies that literally dance around the music.With roots extending from The Wheel, The NoLaNauts, and House of Saturn, the Stella Rose collaboration invites you on a musical journey that transcends time, keeping the flame of Jerry Garcia’s spirit burning bright.

An Evening with Run Rabbit Run, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm

Come experience all the magic of Pink Floyd at Lark Hall on Friday, April 17th for the return of Run Rabbit Run. Doors 7pm/Show 8pm.

Lark Hall is bringing back the ultimate tribute to Pink Floyd, “RUN RABBIT RUN”Experience Pink Floyd’s full albums and masterpieces, lovingly recreated by Run Rabbit Run. These veteran artists from New York’s Capital Region play tribute across all eras of Pink Floyd’s discography–including immersive performances of complete albums. For Pink Floyd fans and newcomers alike, it’s an unforgettable concert of incredible music and compelling visuals.

Garnet Rogers, Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 8pm-10-pm

In a darkened bedroom, lit only by the amber glow from an old floor model radio, two young brothers aged 6 and 12 lay in their beds, listening to the country music broadcasts from the Grand Ol’ Opry, and practiced their harmonies. Two years later, the youngest one was playing the definitive 8-year-old’s version of “Desolation Row” on his ukulele. He soon abandoned that instrument to teach himself the flute, violin and guitar.

Drag Queen Karaoke, Lost and Found, Albany, 9pm

Anime Rave: Bitchin’ Betty & DJs, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

4/17 5:00 PM Dave Giardinelli-O’Connor- Frog Alley Brewing

4/17 5:00 PM Tame The Rooster Lite- Centre St Pub

4/17 6:00 PM Bill Alberts- Inn at Saratoga

4/17 6:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Hilton Garden Inn,,, 30Park

4/17 6:00 PM Chris Carey- The Scarlet Knife

4/17 6:00 PM Christine Spero- Panza’s

4/17 6:00 PM DBW Duo- Carsons Woodside Tavern

4/17 6:00 PM Drank The Gold- Cock & Bull

4/17 6:00 PM Franklin Micare- 677 Prime

4/17 6:00 PM Grace Todd- Powers Pub

4/17 6:00 PM Had The Radish- Thirsty Owl

4/17 6:00 PM Luke Pavlus- Saratoga Winery

4/17 6:00 PM Mark Hodgkins- Spa City Tap & Barrel

4/17 6:00 PM Matt Finnigan- Holy Moses

4/17 6:00 PM Mike Purcell- Wishing Well

4/17 6:00 PM Pete Constantino- Treehouse Brewery

4/17 6:00 PM Rocky & The Moosemen- OK Socail

4/17 6:00 PM Russ Kennedy- Hank Hudson Brewing

4/17 6:00 PM Ryan Clark- Thirsty Owl

4/17 6:00 PM Stella Rose and The Eleven- Eleven at Lark Hall

4/17 6:30 PM Kevin & Josh- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

4/17 6:30 PM Seth Warden- Artisanal Brew Works

4/17 6:30 PM Steve Candlen- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

4/17 7:00 PM Bad Monk & DJ Biz- Night Owl

4/17 7:00 PM Dan Bernstein- Emack & Bolios

4/17 7:00 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- The Bunker Latham

4/17 7:00 PM Lifeline- Kraverie

4/17 7:00 PM Vagabond- O’Slattery’s

4/17 7:30 PM Joe Lowery Trio- Play By Play Sports

4/17 7:30 PM The Ultimates- Wicked Eatery

4/17 8:00 PM DJ Dillon Robert- Misfit

4/17 8:00 PM Kale- Ophelia’s Restaurant

4/17 8:00 PM Motion Blur- Hometown Pub & Grub

4/17 8:00 PM Run Rabbit Run- Lark Hall

4/17 8:00 PM Ryan Clark- Cooperstown Distilling Saratoga

4/17 8:00 PM The Refrigerators- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

4/17 8:30 PM 80’s Band with Lacey Allen- Frog Alley Brewing

4/17 8:30 PM Tommy V Live- Vapor

4/17 9:00 PM Steve Lambert Quartet- Nine Maple

4/17 9:30 PM Georgia Room- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Saturday, April 18^th

Katarina Quartet 52nd Fischoff Competition Grand Prize Winners, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 3pm

Experience the award-winning Katarina Quartet (Jaenel Liang, Jérôme chiasson, Celia Morin, Maya Enstad) in their Capital Region debut as Grand Prize winners of the 52nd Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in a program that spans elegance, innovation, and intensity. Haydn’s Op. 50, No. 2 opens with charm and clarity, followed by Vivian Fung’s bold and evocative “Spiraling.” The evening concludes with Beethoven’s powerful “Razumovsky” Quartet, Op. 59, No. 2.

Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 7:30pm

Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto,

David Alan Miller, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Joel Thompson: To See the Sky
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

World Circus Day, The Egg, Albany, 4pm

Join The Big Top Group for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating contemporary circus, movement, and theatrical storytelling at one of New York State’s most iconic venues.

World Circus Day brings together nationally recognized artists and regional innovators for a dynamic, multi-generational experience that highlights circus as a vibrant contemporary art form.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, The Egg, Albany, 8:30pm

Music Saturday, April 18 2026 • 8:30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albany. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Egg – Swyer Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – Concert IV: Poetic Echoes, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga

For the season finale, the SSSO makes an appearance at UPH and Proctors! Joined by Saratoga Voices, the SSSO will present an inspiring celebration of music and poetry. Florence Price’s “Four Songs from the Weary Blues” brings the evocative words of Langston Hughes to life, while Vaughan Williams’ “Towards the Unknown Region” sets Walt Whitman’s poetry to sweeping, emotional music. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s enchanting “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” capturing Shakespeare’s timeless tale of magic, love, and mischief.

Evil Empire, Empire Underground, Albany, 7pm

Dogs In A Pile, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

Jeff Grippin, Rustic Barn Pub, Troy, 6:30pm

Local singer-songwriter Jeff Grippin brings his rich blend of Americana, folk, rock, country, and bluegrass influences to the Rustic Barn Pub.

Happy Hour at The Eleven with Uncle Terry’s Pocket, Lark Hall, Albany, 6pm

Join us in welcoming back Uncle Terry’s Pocket to The Eleven on Saturday, 4/18. 6PM/FREE

Born of Terrence, turtles, and terps, Uncle Terry’s Pocket is a new twist on a classic sound. Hailing from the eastern summit of Florida Mountain in Mass, these guys come in hot with an eclectic setlist of different genres. The only time they get out of pocket is to get in the groove.

Juice w/s/g The Alec Lewis Group, Lark Hall, Albany, 8pm-11:30pm

Join us in welcoming New York City, R&B band Juice back to Lark Hall on Saturday, April 18th. Doors 7pm//Show 8pm

Between their tight grooves, radiant harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and jaw-dropping solos there’s no simple, easy way to summarize New York City five-piece Juice. Pulling from pop and rock, hip-hop and R&B, ‘90s alternative, modern electronic, folk, and more, their complexity is their strength: All six members are multi-instrumentalists fromdifferent musical backgrounds and upbringings, each one bringing his own unique flavor to the band. The result is a “multi-dimensional rock” identity that has continuously evolved over the past decade, as the band members themselves – Ben Stevens (vocals, keys), Christian Rose (vocals, violin), Kamau Burton (vocals, guitar), Daniel Moss (guitar), and Rami El-Abidin (bass) – went from students at Boston College to professional touring musicians and seasoned recording artists.

Roomful of Blues, Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 5pm-7pm; 8pm-10pm

Horn-Powered. House-Rocking. Pure Joy.

“Brawny shuffles, swinging horns, searing guitar, passionate vocals and balls-to-the-wall enthusiasm.” – Living Blues

“High-voltage swingin’ jump blues and R&B.” – USA Today

For more than 55 years, Roomful of Blues has been one of the most electrifying forces in American blues and R&B. Hailed by DownBeat as “in a class by themselves” and dubbed “the best little big band in the blues” by Blues Music Magazine, this world-renowned, horn-powered ensemble delivers jubilant, foot-stomping performances that leave audiences smiling, dancing, and wanting more.

Midnight Radio, Lost and Found, Albany, 9pm

Sara Devoe / Bug Crush / Laura Elliot / Russel The Leaf, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.”

4/18 3:00 PM Ron Comstock- Helderberg Mountain Brewing

4/18 4:00 PM Girl Blue- Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

4/18 4:00 PM Lost Radio Rounders- Hilltown Commons

4/18 5:00 PM Brendan Dailey- Artisanal Brew Works

4/18 5:00 PM Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts- S&S farm Brewery

4/18 5:00 PM Will Pedicone- Frog Alley Brewing

4/18 6:00 PM Colleen Pratt & Peg Delaney Duo- Panza’s

4/18 6:00 PM Dan Sherwin- Tinney’s Tavern

4/18 6:00 PM Derrick Forget- Spa City Tap & Barrel

4/18 6:00 PM Jay Emery- The View at Brookhaven Golf Course

4/18 6:00 PM Jay Yager & Keri Alonzo- Henry’s Tavern

4/18 6:00 PM Jeff Walton & Rick Bolton- Carsons Woodside Tavern

4/18 6:00 PM Marcus Ruggiero- Inn at Saratoga

4/18 6:00 PM Matt Ryan & Ben Zoleski- Thirsty Owl

4/18 6:00 PM Pat Decker- The Scarlet Knife

4/18 6:00 PM Rob Aronstein- Wishing Well

4/18 6:00 PM Tooty and The Motherpluckers- Powers Pub

4/18 6:00 PM Tyler Giroux- 677 Prime

4/18 6:00 PM Uncle Terry’s Pocket- Eleven at Lark Hall

4/18 6:30 PM Amanda Case- Other One Brewery

4/18 6:30 PM Jeff Brisbin- Diamond Club at Embassy Suites

4/18 6:30 PM Jeff Grippen- Rustic Barn

4/18 6:30 PM Void Jewel- Peddlers Bar & Bistro

4/18 7:00 PM Alan Goldberg- Emack & Bolios

4/18 7:00 PM Bootleggers- Kings Tavern

4/18 7:00 PM Bypass- O’Slattery’s

4/18 7:00 PM On Tap Duo- Kraverie

4/18 7:00 PM The Schmooze & DJ Biz- Night Owl

4/18 7:00 PM Whiskey River- Outpost 40

4/18 7:30 PM Off The Record- American Legion Rensselaer

4/18 8:00 PM DJ Postman- Misfit

4/18 8:00 PM Hound & Handler- Parting Glass

4/18 8:00 PM Juice w/s/g The Alec Lewis Group- Lark Hall

4/18 8:00 PM Nine Deeez Nite- Van Slycks at Rivers Casino

4/18 8:00 PM Turf and Turf- Ophelia’s Restaurant

4/18 8:30 PM DJ NPG- Vapor

4/18 8:30 PM Skeeter Creek- Frog Alley Brewing

4/18 9:00 PM Out Og The Box- Nine Maple

4/18 9:30 PM Ill Funk Ensemble- Spa City Tap & Barrel

Sunday, April 19^th

Joel Thompson + Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 3pm

David Alan Miller, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano

Joel Thompson: To See the Sky
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

Saturday 4/18: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/2001

Sunday 4/19: https://purchase.albanysymphony.com/ChooseSeats/2201

Concert Crave Presents: Trina, Empire Live, Albany, 8pm

420 Eve Celebration at The Eleven with Nickopotamus, The Eleven, Albany, 3pm

Get ready to kick back, relax, and sip on some 420 vibes with Nickopotamus at The Eleven – it’s gonna be lit! 3pm with a 4:20 “Toast”//FREE

The Last Lap Market, Putnam Place, Saratoga, 11am-5pm

Come down to Putnam Place to enjoy a day of oddities and vintage at the Last Lap Market!

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!

Swing by for a quick drink or stay the whole day from 11am-5pm.

Dan Berggren & Jeannine Laverty, Caffe Lena, Saratoga, 2pm-4pm

Folk Singer Songwriter Storytelling

Jeannine Laverty and Dan Berggren

More than thirty years their story and song collaborations have been strong reminders of the power of wilderness and the passion of its people. Join them as they take you into the woods, down on the farm and up the high peaks, giving you a good view of your hard-working neighbors.

Jeannine Laverty has been telling international folk tales since 1979 when her work teaching English as a second language to immigrants in New York City showed her firsthand how the U.S. is made up of cultures from all the countries of the world. Her school residencies and museum performances for children have been awarded funding from the NYS Council on the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the National Institute for the Humanities.

Spring Sip, Sing, and Shop, Lost and Found, Albany, 4pm

Carp x Rachel’s Bday Show: Mental Weather / Apple Pie / CPS / Spray Bottle Fever, No Fun, Troy, 7pm-11pm

From “Bar People.” ‍

4/19 1:00 PM Maggie Doherty- Kings Tavern

4/19 1:00 PM Stef Solo- Dock Browns Tavern

4/19 3:00 PM Brandon LaRocca- Franklin Square Market

4/19 3:00 PM Nickopotamus- Eleven at Lark Hall

4/19 3:30 PM Geo Doody- Hank Hudson Brewing

4/19 4:00 PM Triple Trouble Jam- Artisanal Brew Works

4/19 4:00 PM Warden & Company- Carsons Woodside Tavern

4/19 5:00 PM Bobbie Van Detta- Charlton Tavern

4/19 6:00 PM Sinatra And Friends- Panza’s