Winyah w/ Foxtide at Buffalo Iron Works | November 13, 2026
Winyah brings their Southern-grit indie rock to Buffalo Iron Works in Buffalo on Friday, November 13, with San Diego’s Foxtide opening. Their debut album Lot To Learn has passed 13 million streams. Doors at 7:00 p.m.; 18+ event.
Wild Child at Colony Woodstock | July 28, 2026
Austin indie-folk duo Wild Child — known for warm harmonies, candid storytelling, and a soulful full-band sound — plays Colony Woodstock on Tuesday, July 28. Support from Motenko. Tickets $35–$40, doors 6 PM.
Courtyard at Lovin’ Cup | September 4, 2026
Rochester’s indie/pop/funk band Courtyard — the group that opened for Sponge’s 30th anniversary tour and made the NPR Tiny Desk Contest shortlist — brings their hook-driven set to Lovin’ Cup on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Young Fresh Fellows at The Hangar on the Hudson | October 17, 2026
Young Fresh Fellows bring their acclaimed 2026 album Loft to The Hangar on the Hudson in Troy, NY on Saturday, October 17. Showtime 8 PM in a 300-cap room — don’t wait.
Great Lake Swimmers at Buffalo Iron Works | November 14, 2026
Tony Dekker and Great Lake Swimmers return to Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, November 14 — 500 people, one of the best indie folk bands working today, and a new album worth hearing loud.
Built To Spill at Empire Live | October 23, 2026
Built To Spill brings the Fall 2026 Tour to Empire Live in downtown Albany on Friday, October 23. Two floors of standing room, 1,000 capacity, 8:00 PM show.
Arts Fishing Club at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | June 11, 2026
Nashville indie folk/rock band Arts Fishing Club brings their road-tested live show to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:00 PM, all ages. Cardinal Bloom opens (per Higher Ground calendar — confirm at venue site).
Fruit Bats at Higher Ground | November 6, 2026
Fruit Bats bring the full band to Higher Ground in South Burlington on Friday, November 6 for the Landfill Tour. Doors 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. Tickets $35–$40, all ages.
Post Sex Nachos at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | October 3, 2026
Post Sex Nachos plays Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — two weeks into the Big Bad North American Tour and fresh off their new album. All ages, 7:30 PM.
Cheekface at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | September 21, 2026
Cheekface bring their sixth album Podium to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington on Monday, September 21, with Apes of the State opening. All ages, doors 7:00 PM.