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Best Concerts from September 7 - November 7

in Albany

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Palace Theatre Albany

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Don your highest high heels, fishiest fishnets, tightest of corsets, and other generally garish garments because it's time to do the Time Warp... Again! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure as Richard O'Brien's iconic Horror Picture show returns triumphantly for this 50th-anniversary spectacular screening of the iconic movie with shadow cast!

Shrek Rave at Empire Live

Shrek Rave

But he might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, so you know what to say when he asks what you're doing in his swamp. Fancy some swampy green cocktails while livin' la vida loca? You're in the right place for that, and like they say, it's dumb just come have fun, cool is dead. Awesome DJs will play the most swamp-worthy sets in between performances to keep your rave spirit alive. Make the most of the night and dress up as your favorite character, just don't skimp out on the gumdrop buttons or the classic Farquaad hair. And the morning after? Make sure you have some waffles!

Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Killer Queen - Tribute to Queen

When a tribute band sell out the same arenas their subjects did, you know they're onto something and that is just the case with Killer Queen, a bunch of British superfans who've made celebrating their idols into an art form. Led by charismatic Freddie Mercury-look-and-soundalike Patrick Meyers, what started as a one-night thing has now spanned over 25 years and been welcomed the world over!

Morgan Wade at Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre The Egg

Morgan Wade

With a voice and lyrical selection that belies more than just her 30-something years, Morgan Wade is one of country music's most intriguing rising stars. With her career flourishing off the back of her debut single 'Wildest Days', and the 2022 Americana Music Award for Emerging Act of the Year in her pocket, catch Wade as he proves her stripes on her new headline tour in spring 2024!

Angel Olsen at Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre The Egg

Angel Olsen

While her first couple of albums were folky, sparse affairs, Angel Olsen now stands as one of indie rock's most acclaimed artists, with tracks like 'Shut Up Kiss Me' and 'Hi-Five' to her name. 2024 sees her hitting the road again on the 'Songs From the Archive Tour', Olsen will be revisitng songs from her catalog, don't miss your chance to see her live!

X The Band at Empire Live

X The Band

You might be forgiven for getting them confused with a certain rebranded social media platform, but a place to shout into the void they are not. Punk rockers X are on tour this summer and are ready to tear it up! Returning once more as the original lineup, expect to hear their biggest hits including Los Angeles' and Poor Girl.' Some dates are already sold out, so get your tickets while you can.

Bowling For Soup at Empire Live

Bowling For Soup

If you need a dose of unpretentious, instantly catchy pop-punk, then there are few better bands to see than Bowling for Soup. The quintet formed in the 1990s, and spent much of the decade cultivating a small but loyal following as their contemporaries (Green Day et al) took over the world. Get ready to have fun with Bowling For Soup this year!

Peter Frampton at Palace Theatre Albany

Peter Frampton

Back stronger than ever, Peter Frampton is back on tour in 2024 after his "Never Say Never" 2023 tour. In 2019, Frampton was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease, and the news was followed by his "Finale - The Farewell Tour." However, the rock icon has returned to the stage and continues to perform for his fans once again on 'The Positively Thankful Tour.' He is also celebrating his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October!

Set It Off at Empire Live

Set It Off

If you haven't heard of Set It Off yet, you're about to see them everywhere! As one of America's fastest growing rock groups, Set It Off can boast of some of the most dedicated fans in the world with their latest album Midnight hitting 1,000,000 streams in just 48 hours! Now the four-piece are heading out on their The Deathless Tour Part 2 with special guests From Ashes To New and If Not For Me!

The Lone Bellow at Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre The Egg

The Lone Bellow

The beginnings of Brooklyn-based trio The Lone Bellow flowed from founding member Zach Williams pen as a response to personal tragedy following his wife's temporary paralysis after a horse-riding accident. When she thankfully made a full recovery, the couple moved to New York, where Williams turned his heartfelt songs into a full-fledged band with the addition of Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist.

Teddy Swims at Palace Theatre Albany

Teddy Swims

The smooth-voiced Teddy Swims is heading out on the "I've Tried Everything But Therapy" Tour this fall. The singer-songwriter is well known for his genre-mixing sounds, combining elements from country, R&B, pop, and soul. The talented singer warmed up on his international summer tour and is ready to take your breath away!

Lil Wayne at MVP Arena

Lil Wayne

Wayne is back on the road in 2024! With well over ten million in sales, unquestionable street credibility, critical acclaim, industry accolades, eight Grammy nominations, and four Grammy wins for his multi-platinum selling album Tha Carter III, Cash Money/Universal Motown recording artist Lil Wayne has firmly laid to rest all doubt that he is anything less than the best rapper alive today.

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