The Bunny the Bear brings their summer run to Albany on Sunday, August 9, rolling into Empire Underground at 6:30 PM. It’s the final stop on a five-date stretch that winds through Michigan, Iowa, Ohio, and New Jersey — and if you’ve been sleeping on this show, now is the time to stop.
About The Bunny the Bear
The Bunny the Bear has been doing their own thing since 2008 — two frontmen in animal masks trading screamed and clean vocals over a collision of metalcore, synthpop, and electronica that shouldn’t work as well as it does. Formed in Buffalo by Matthew “The Bunny” Tybor, the project has outlasted lineup changes, label transitions (five albums through Victory Records, more recent work via Ghost Killer Entertainment), and genre cycles, all while building a cult following in the post-hardcore world.
Across eight full-length albums, their most celebrated track is “Ocean Floor,” though deep-cut fans will tell you the setlist always finds a way to surprise. Fan accounts from this current run consistently describe a band that plays with real emotion and genuine crowd interaction — wild antics, encores that feel earned, the kind of energy that makes a 500-cap room feel exactly the right size for this.
The Venue
Empire Underground is a 500-capacity club at 93 N Pearl St, right in the heart of downtown Albany. The name tells you the vibe: tight, loud, and built for shows like this. Capital Region concertgoers know the room well; if you’re driving in from outside the city, the downtown core is straightforward to navigate. This is a club show — arrive early if you want room to move.
Tickets & Show Details
Tickets start at $30. Show time is 6:30 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Grab them through the link below before they’re gone.