Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Bat Out of Hell The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo — April 26, 2026

Bat Out of Hell The Musical

Bat Out of Hell The Musical comes to Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo starting Sunday, April 26, 2026. Based on the songs of Jim Steinman and featuring Meat Loaf’s iconic catalog — “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” “I’d Do Anything for Love” — this is a full theatrical […]

Tony Kishman: Live and Let Die at Seneca Niagara Bear’s Den — July 24, 2026

Tony Kishman Live and Let Die tribute show performing live

Tony Kishman presents Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney at Seneca Niagara Bear’s Den for two nights: Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Kishman’s acclaimed one-man tribute to Paul McCartney covers the Beatles and McCartney’s solo catalog in an intimate, emotionally rich setting. 21+ event. July 24 tickets | July […]

Grand Funk Railroad at Seneca Allegany Events Center — May 2, 2026

Grand Funk Railroad

Classic rock institution Grand Funk Railroad plays the Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Flint, Michigan hard rock band were one of the biggest touring acts of the early 1970s, and their catalog — “We’re an American Band,” “Closer to Home,” “Some Kind of Wonderful” — still hits hard […]

Killer Queen at Proctors Schenectady — April 22, 2026

Killer Queen

Killer Queen — the UK’s premier Queen tribute, featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury — plays Proctors in Schenectady on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Recognized internationally as the most authentic Queen tribute on the circuit, Killer Queen delivers a full catalog-spanning set of Queen’s greatest hits in all their theatrical glory. Doors at 7:30 PM. […]

David Lee Roth at Proctors Schenectady — May 26, 2026

David Lee Roth

Rock legend David Lee Roth plays Proctors in Schenectady on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The original Van Halen frontman remains one of rock’s most charismatic and entertaining live performers — a bucket-list show for fans of the golden era of hard rock. Doors at 6:30 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster or directly through Proctors: Ticketmaster | […]

Chicago at Proctors Schenectady — June 24, 2026

Chicago

Rock and roll Hall of Famers Chicago play Proctors in Schenectady on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. One of the best-selling music groups of all time, Chicago’s catalog of hits spans six decades — from “25 or 6 to 4” to “If You Leave Me Now” to “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.” Their live performances remain […]

Franz Ferdinand at Empire Live Albany — August 4, 2026

Franz Ferdinand

Scottish rock legends Franz Ferdinand bring their Greater Glasgow Cultural Exchange tour to Empire Live in Albany on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. From “Take Me Out” to their latest material, Franz Ferdinand put on a sharp, propulsive live show that never disappoints. Doors at 8:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this […]

Dashboard Confessional at Empire Live Albany — April 15, 2026

Dashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional plays Empire Live in Albany on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Chris Carrabba’s emo-rock project has been a touchstone for a generation of fans, and his live performances — often surprisingly intimate even in larger venues — remain deeply connecting. Doors at 8:00 PM. Buy tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this page […]

Dogs In A Pile at Empire Live Albany — April 18, 2026

Dogs In A Pile performing live

New Jersey jam band Dogs In A Pile plays Empire Live in Albany on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Known for exploratory, improvisational sets and a dedicated grassroots following, Dogs In A Pile have earned their place in the modern jam scene. Doors at 8:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this page […]

Sir Chloe at Empire Live Albany — April 24, 2026

Sir Chloe

Sir Chloe plays Empire Live in Albany on Friday, April 24, 2026. Note: This show was rescheduled from an earlier date — existing tickets remain valid. Check Ticketmaster for details. The Vermont indie-rock project fronted by Dana Foote has built significant buzz with melodically rich, genre-fluid songwriting. Doors at 8:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. […]