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.
The Mountain Goats at Higher Ground | August 19, 2026

The Mountain Goats bring their 2026 ‘days’ world tour to Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington, VT on Wednesday, August 19 — just twelve days after their 24th studio album drops.
Oliver Hazard at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | August 4, 2026

Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge is the kind of room where a band like Oliver Hazard makes complete sense — 300 capacity, close to the stage, and the sort of space where three-part harmonies don’t get lost. Doors open at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 4. Show at 8:00 PM. All ages.
WILLIS at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | July 12, 2026

WILLIS brings their platinum-certified indie rock to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Sunday, July 12, 2026. All ages show, doors at 7:30 PM.