Month June 2025
On June 21, New Jersey death metal quartet Waking the Cadaver came up the thruway to headline at Empire Underground. Schenectady’s Intrusive used the occasion as a release party for their new record, “The Hand That Rots the …
On June 20, the Phoenix and the Raven hosted the release party for their EP, “The Burdens Inside,” at Ship’s Pub in Albany. Deveria, Scumville, and VinTri Hill combined to get the crowd ready.…
On June 20, legend-in-his-prime Chris Stapleton brought his All-American Road Show to the MVP Arena in Albany. Maggie Rose‘s soulful country provided support for the show.…
The Egg in Albany welcomed six-time Grammy-winner and all-around legend Dionne Warwick on June 20, shortly before closing for renovations until 2026. The Capital Region Jubilee Ensemble, made up of members of two local Baptist churches, opened the show.…
Amsterdam-based trio TV Doctors brought their funk and soul to the Eleven on Lark Street on June 20.…
It was hip-hop night for this installment of Albany’s Alive at Five concert series, and it featured headliner Lupe Fiasco supported by locals DJ TGIF and Rhakim Ali.…
On June 19, No Fun hosted the touring indie rock pair of Another Michael and Keep for Cheap, joined by local heavyweight Dan Maddalone‘s Birthday Dan, on his actual birthday.…
Fishbone and Bite Me Bambi took advantage of a day off from Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus tour to play Empire Underground. They were joined by Albany’s own Girth Control to jumpstart the night. …
On June 18, Ohio’s Miss May I brought their prowess to the big stage at Empire Live. Gideon, Soulkeeper, and Dreamwake ensured the metalcore continued from start to finish.…
The final Wake Up Wednesday of 2025 featured U2 tribute band Unforgettable Fire. Down Sour opened the show behind Ryan’s Wake.…
Stoner rock heroes Clutch headlined a sold-out show at Empire Live on June 15. Nashville’s Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, along with singer-songwriter Nate Bergman rounded out the bill.…
On June 14, punk icon Laura Jane Grace and Lansing’s Rodeo Boys rolled their tour through Empire Underground in Albany. Scotchka was the local talent that opened the show.…