Alan Cavé at Place Bell | November 8, 2026

Alan Cavé, the King of Kompa Love, brings his Se Pa Pou Dat 25|35 anniversary tour — celebrating 25 years of his landmark 2001 album and 35 years in music — to Place Bell in Laval on Sunday, November 8.
The Buena Vista Orchestra at Paramount Hudson Valley | October 9, 2026

Son cubano, bolero, danzón — the traditional Cuban forms that Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos has devoted his life to preserving don’t transfer easily across generations. Ramos, trombonist and one of only two surviving original members of the Buena Vista Social Club ensemble, brings his 10-piece Buena Vista Orchestra to Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on Friday, […]
Michael Franti at Electric City | October 6, 2026

Michael Franti brings the Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour to Electric City in Buffalo on October 6, 2026. Trio format, 30 cities — the artist describes it as an intimate evening of music and stories.
Jembaa Groove at The Bug Jar | September 10, 2026

Jembaa Groove, a Berlin-based seven-piece blending West African highlife, jazz, and Afrobeats, plays The Bug Jar in Rochester on September 10 with opener High Pines. Tickets are $20.79–$22.85 in advance through TicketWeb.
Travers Party w/ Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra ft. BoyBoy at Putnam Place | August 29, 2026

Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra headlines a Travers Night edition of Latin Night at Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on Aug. 29, with featured vocalist BoyBoy and free Latin dance lessons from Tango Fusion Dance Company starting at 7 p.m.
Bumpin Uglies at Buffalo Iron Works | November 11, 2026

Bumpin Uglies bring the Orange Crush Tour to Buffalo Iron Works on Nov. 11 with Artikal Sound System opening. The Annapolis quintet tours behind Crawling Up the Wall, their September 2025 album. Doors at 7 p.m.; show is 18 and older.
Kash’d Out at Buffalo Iron Works | August 23, 2026

Kash’d Out brings the Good Karma Summer Tour to Buffalo Iron Works on August 23, with support from RDGLDGRN and DJ RICOCHET RED. Tickets are $26.42 all-in, show at 8:00 p.m., 18+.
Mihali at Buffalo Iron Works | December 2, 2026

Mihali’s annual Mihalidaze holiday tour lands at Buffalo Iron Works in Buffalo on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — the first of three confirmed stops in this year’s run. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 18+.
Dakh Daughters – Ukraine Fire at Kingston Grand Theatre | April 8, 2027

Dakh Daughters bring Ukraine Fire to Kingston Grand Theatre on Thursday, April 8, 2027. The seven-member Ukrainian theatrical ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. in a Pay What You Want show presented by Grand OnStage.
Rodrigo y Gabriela at Sherman Theater | October 22, 2026

Rodrigo y Gabriela bring the OurHome Tour to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday, October 22. The Grammy-winning duo’s new album, recorded in Tokyo with a stellar guest cast, arrives September 18. Tickets from $40.