That Handsome Devil at Empire Underground on a Thursday night. If you’ve never experienced this band, you’re in for something genuinely strange and wonderful. They’re one of the most unique live acts touring right now, and catching them in a 500-cap basement in Albany is exactly how this music was meant to be consumed — up close, a little unhinged, and completely unforgettable.
About That Handsome Devil
That Handsome Devil is nearly impossible to categorize, and that’s by design. They pull from cabaret, hip-hop, rock, electronic, and spoken word, blending it all into a theatrical, darkly comedic experience that’s unlike anything else on the touring circuit. The lyrics are sharp and clever, the music veers wildly between genres sometimes within the same song, and the live show has a circus-like energy that keeps you guessing what’s coming next. They’ve built a devoted cult following for exactly this reason — once you see them, you don’t forget them. The between-song banter is half the show — witty, weird, and completely unpredictable, adding a comedic dimension that most live acts can’t touch. It’s the kind of performance where you’re laughing one minute, dancing the next, and then suddenly struck by a lyric that hits harder than you expected. That range is what makes them special.
The Venue
Empire Underground in Albany is a 500-capacity underground venue that’s perfect for an act this theatrical. The dark, intimate setting amplifies the weirdness in the best way — it feels like stumbling into a secret show in someone’s basement, which is exactly the energy That Handsome Devil thrives on. The sound is solid enough to handle their genre-hopping arrangements, and the crowd at Empire Underground tends to skew toward people who are open to something different.
Tickets & Details
That Handsome Devil plays Empire Underground on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Doors at 7:30 PM. Check the link for pricing. Get tickets.
This is one of those shows I recommend to everyone, regardless of what they usually listen to. That Handsome Devil transcends genre — it’s performance art disguised as a rock show, with better songs than most straight-up rock bands can write. The underground setting is going to make this feel like a private spectacle. Thursday night at Empire Underground. Get weird. Weird is wonderful, and That Handsome Devil is the most wonderfully weird live act you’re going to see all spring. Empire Underground on a Thursday. Your regular routine can wait one night.