Marcus King Band at Frog Alley Brewing. I’m going to let that sit for a second. One of the most acclaimed young guitar players on the planet, a band that channels Southern rock and blues and soul through a modern lens, in a 500-capacity brewery venue in Schenectady. This is absurd in the best possible way, and it might be the most intimate show of the summer in the Capital Region.
About Marcus King Band
Marcus King is a generational guitar talent who’s been drawing comparisons to legends since he was a teenager. The Marcus King Band blends Southern rock, blues, soul, and jam elements into a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Marcus’s guitar playing is otherworldly — fluid, searing, and emotionally articulate in a way that very few players achieve. The band behind him is equally locked in, creating a wall of groove that can shift from a whisper to a full-on blues explosion in a heartbeat. They’ve played festivals, theaters, and arenas. And now they’re playing a 500-person room. This is special. His playing style draws from a deep well of Southern musical traditions — blues, gospel, country, soul — and synthesizes them into something that feels both timeless and completely contemporary. The band behind him is equally formidable, creating a foundation that’s tight enough to support Marcus’s soaring solos while loose enough to let the music breathe and evolve in real time. This is musicianship at its highest level.
The Venue
Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady holds roughly 500 people, and every single one of them is going to be close enough to count Marcus King’s frets. This is a brewery venue with great sound, great beer, and an intimate atmosphere that turns every show into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For an artist of Marcus King’s caliber, this venue size is practically unheard of. The sound will fill the room, the energy will be palpable, and you’ll feel every note in your chest.
Tickets & Details
Marcus King Band plays Frog Alley Brewing on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Doors at 8:00 PM. Check the link for pricing. Get tickets.
Marcus King Band in an intimate brewery. This is the kind of show that defines a venue’s legacy. If you care about guitar music, blues, Southern rock, or just witnessing incredible talent in an impossibly intimate setting, do whatever you have to do to get a ticket. This will sell out. This will be talked about for years. Be one of the people who was actually there. Some shows define venues, and this has the potential to be the show that puts Frog Alley Brewing on the national map. Marcus King Band in a 500-person room. Get there or spend the rest of the year wishing you had.