10 Shows You Can’t Miss This Week in Upstate NY (April 13-19)
The week of April 13-19 might be the strongest stretch of live music we’ve seen in Upstate New York all spring — and it could not have better timing. Upstate Concerts officially launches this week, and the booking gods decided to roll out the welcome mat with shows spanning seven regions, a half-dozen genres, and […]
Welcome to Upstate Concerts
We built the site we wished existed — one place to find every concert, festival, and venue across Upstate New York. Welcome to Upstate Concerts.
Carsie Blanton: Why Upstate NY Fans Should Be Paying Attention
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton brings sharp, genre-bending folk-pop to intimate venues across the Northeast. Here’s why upstate NY fans should be paying attention.
Billy Joel Played the Palace Theatre in 1996 — Now He’s Filling a Dome With Sting
In 1996, Billy Joel played the Palace Theatre in Albany for 2,807 people. On April 10, 2026, he shares a stage with Sting at the JMA Wireless Dome for 49,000. That distance is the whole story.
Marilyn Manson Played Albany’s QE2 in 1995 — Now He’s Co-Headlining Darien Lake With Rob Zombie
In 1995, Marilyn Manson played QE2 in Albany for about 200 people. On August 30, 2026, he co-headlines Darien Lake with Rob Zombie for 21,000. The gap between those two nights is the whole story.
Goose Played Putnam Den in 2017 — Now They’re Headlining SPAC on the Fourth of July
In 2017, Goose played a summer patio residency at Putnam Den in Saratoga Springs. This July 4th, they headline SPAC. The arc of that story is everything.
Woodstock to Bethel Woods: How One Weekend in 1969 Shaped Upstate New York’s Music Identity
A dairy farmer’s field in Sullivan County. 460,000 people. No tickets, no infrastructure, no plan. Woodstock changed everything — and Bethel Woods is still telling the story.
Buffalo’s Live Music Renaissance: The Western NY Concert Scene in 2026
Buffalo spent decades fighting its Rust Belt reputation. Now it’s quietly become one of the best live music cities in the Northeast. Here’s what’s driving the renaissance.
The Jam Band Trail: Why Upstate New York Is the Promised Land for Jam Music
The Grateful Dead got banned from SPAC after drawing 40,000 people in 1985. Phish turned it into a pilgrimage site. Goose is headlining it on the Fourth of July. Upstate NY is the jam band promised land.
First-Timer’s Guide to Outdoor Concerts in Upstate New York
First outdoor concert in Upstate NY? Here’s everything you need to know — from what to bring to where to park to how to survive the lawn at SPAC.