Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Fruition at Colony Woodstock | August 7, 2026

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Fruition — the Portland-based trio of songwriters whose stacked harmonies and genre-spanning Americana have carried them from street busking to Red Rocks — brings the Something More Tour to Colony Woodstock on Friday, August 7. Their eighth album arrives on Bloodshot Records three weeks later. Doors at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Tickets $23.

The Bacon Brothers at Clayton Opera House | August 22, 2026

The Bacon Brothers — Kevin and Michael Bacon — promotional press photo

The Bacon Brothers bring their People in the World Tour to the Clayton Opera House in Clayton, NY for a two-night stand on August 22 and 23, 2026. The Philadelphia-raised duo — Kevin Bacon and Emmy-winning composer Michael Bacon — have spent three decades refining their signature “forosoco” blend of folk, rock, soul, and country across twelve studio albums. Tickets are $76, $81, and $86.

Holy Roller at The 9th Ward at Babeville | August 4, 2026

Holy Roller plays The 9th Ward at Babeville in Buffalo on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Richmond, VA Southern rock band is touring behind their 2024 album Good Religion — and they’ve been selling out east coast rooms all year.

Griffin House at Caffè Lena | July 24, 2026

Griffin House brings his Nashville-rooted Americana to the intimate Caffè Lena listening room in Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 24. Doors at 7:30 PM; tickets from $29.28, all fees included.

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams at Putnam Place | June 19, 2026

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams band promo photo — six members in theatrical costumes

The Hudson Valley band plays what they call “rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia” — six musicians pulling from Dylan, Bowie, Syd Barrett, and The Band. Chronogram Magazine’s Best Band of 2022 hits Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on Friday, June 19. Doors 7 PM. 18+.

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