Kool & the Gang at LECOM Event Center | December 10, 2026
Kool & the Gang — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and the most sampled R&B band in history — brings a half-century of hits to the LECOM Event Center in Elmira on December 10, 2026.
The Righteous Brothers at Universal Preservation Hall | February 4, 2027
The Righteous Brothers bring the Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on February 4, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. Bill Medley and Bucky Heard perform the catalog: ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,’ ‘Unchained Melody,’ ‘Rock and Roll Heaven,’ and more.
Funk Evolution with Dan Sherwin at Frog Alley Brewing | October 16, 2026
Funk Evolution, the nine-piece horn-fueled band that opened for Parliament Funkadelic and Average White Band, plays Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady on October 16, with Dan Sherwin opening at 5 p.m.
Ripe at Buffalo Iron Works | December 17, 2026
Ripe brings fifteen years of funk, R&B, and community-built hustle to Buffalo Iron Works on December 17. The Boston quintet plays an 18+ show with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m.
The Soul Experience ft. Corey Glover (of Living Colour) at The Falcon | November 27, 2026
Grammy-winning Living Colour frontman Corey Glover brings The Soul Experience to The Falcon in Marlboro on Friday, November 27. This is a donation-driven show, with 100% of proceeds going to the performers. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.; no reservations required.
The Nth Power at The Falcon | October 30, 2026
The Nth Power — drummer Nikki Glaspie, guitarist Nick Cassarino, and bassist Nate Edgar — play The Falcon in Marlboro on October 30, supporting their 2026 album Never Alone. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Jonah Smith at The Falcon | October 10, 2026
Jonah Smith — whose “When We Say Goodnight” was recorded by Bonnie Raitt — plays The Falcon in Marlboro on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This intimate, donation-driven Hudson Valley show is one of only two fall dates on his 2026 schedule.
Mavis Staples at Paramount Theatre | October 25, 2026
Mavis Staples, 86 and still touring, brings Sad and Beautiful World to the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, Vermont on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The soul and gospel legend remains one of America’s most enduring figures.
Steve Lacy at Place Bell | October 6, 2026
Steve Lacy brings the Oh Yeah? Tour to Place Bell in Laval on October 6. His first North American dates since 2022, the tour is also the live debut of his third album, Oh yeah?. Tickets on sale Friday, August 14.
Uptown at Universal Preservation Hall | September 26, 2026
Uptown brings its Celebration of Motown & Soul to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 26. The NYC vocal group works a set spanning Stevie Wonder to Bruno Mars, with every member taking a turn out front as lead vocalist.