Carolyn Wonderland at Caffe Lena | August 21, 2026
Carolyn Wonderland, the Texas blues guitarist Aretha Franklin dubbed “The Bluesman,” brings her touring band to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 21 as part of the venue’s Momentum Series.
Samantha Fish at The Showroom at Turning Stone Resort Casino | November 14, 2026
Samantha Fish brings the Paper Doll Live World Tour — her ninth album cycle and second Grammy-nominated record — to Turning Stone’s Showroom in Verona on Saturday, November 14. Tickets on sale now.
An Evening with Shakura S’Aida at Kingston Grand Theatre | February 5, 2027
Shakura S’Aida brings her Juno-nominated roots-soul to Kingston Grand Theatre on Friday, February 5. Her first album in a decade, Hold on to Love, earned Folk Music Ontario’s Album of the Year and a 2023 Juno nomination for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at Strand Center for the Arts | October 6, 2026
Grammy-winning blues guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings The Hard Road Tour to Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh on Tuesday, October 6, with opener Angelique Francis Band. The show, presented by Plattsburgh Blues & Jazz, begins at 7 p.m.
Samantha Fish – Paper Doll Live World Tour at Sherman Theater | November 21, 2026
Samantha Fish brings the Paper Doll Live World Tour to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, November 21. The two-time Grammy nominee tours behind her first official live album, with UK power trio Zac Schulze Gang opening.
Robert Cray Band at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center | November 3, 2026
Robert Cray Band brings the All Amped Up Tour 2026 to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center in Buffalo on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Tickets run $51.75 to $137.50, with a VIP package available.
Rory Block at The Stationery Factory | August 29, 2026
Rory Block, recognized by The Blues Foundation as the top female interpreter and authority on traditional country blues worldwide, plays The Stationery Factory in Dalton on August 29. Singer-songwriter Amélie opens. Tickets are $25–$30.
G. Love & Special Sauce at Universal Preservation Hall | August 15, 2026
G. Love & Special Sauce bring the Lemonade 20 Summer Tour to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on August 15. The anniversary run celebrates twenty years of the 2006 album that assembled Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Marc Broussard, and Blackalicious.
The Kingsnakes at Clayton Opera House | September 11, 2026
The Kingsnakes, Syracuse blues legends who toured with John Lee Hooker and shared stages with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy, play Clayton Opera House on Friday, September 11, 2026. The North Country road trip is worth it.
Rory Block at Caffè Lena | July 31, 2026
Rory Block — five decades into a career that began with apprenticeships under Son House and Mississippi John Hurt — brings her 2025 album Heavy On The Blues to the intimate listening room at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs on Friday, July 31.