Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

The Bacon Brothers at Clayton Opera House | August 23, 2026

Kevin and Michael Bacon of The Bacon Brothers in an official press photo

Kevin Bacon’s other career — three decades of original music with his brother Michael — comes to Clayton Opera House in Clayton, NY for a two-night stand. The People In The World Tour closes its August 22–23 engagement at one of the North Country’s most intimate historic rooms.

Q+A with Janis Ian at Caffè Lena | August 18, 2026

Janis Ian, Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter, artist-in-residence at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY

Janis Ian — writer of “Society’s Child” at sixteen, multiple Grammy Award winner across six decades — comes to Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs for an intimate, adult-focused Q+A on August 18 as part of the venue’s first-ever Artist in Residence program. Two hours. Bring your questions. $35.

Joan Osborne at Caffè Lena | August 15, 2026

Joan Osborne performs at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, August 2026

Joan Osborne brings her 2023 album Nobody Owns You to Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — a 5:00 PM show in one of the Capital Region’s most intimate listening rooms. Seven-time Grammy nominee, a powerhouse supporting lineup, and a 110-seat room that rewards exactly this kind of music.

Vienna Teng at Caffè Lena | August 8, 2026

Vienna Teng at the piano surrounded by keyboards and synthesizers

Vienna Teng brings her introspective folk-pop songwriting and signature audience-requested setlists to Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Doors at 4:30 PM; show runs 5:00–7:00 PM in a 110-seat listening room.

Sean Rowe at Caffe Lena | August 7, 2026

Sean Rowe live at Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs NY

Troy-based singer-songwriter Sean Rowe plays Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 7 — a 110-seat listening room perfectly sized for his wall-crushing baritone. Doors at 7:30 PM.

The Nields at Caffe Lena | August 6, 2026

The Nields — sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields — bring their close-harmony folk-rock to Caffe Lena’s 110-seat listening room in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, August 6. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:00 PM.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.