Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Dead & Company including from left, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, and Bill Kreutzmann perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Dead & Company perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Patty Cake of Southwick, Mass. is seen at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Patty Cake of Southwick, Mass. is seen at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Signs for soda and pizza at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Signs for soda and pizza at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People look at t-shirt at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People look at t-shirt at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People check out bumper stickers at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People check out bumper stickers at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Tayla Martin of California holds her finger in the air hoping for a ticket as she walks around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Tayla Martin of California holds her finger in the air hoping for a ticket as she walks around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in
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Signs for soda and pizza at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Signs for soda and pizza at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Pins at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Pins at Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
A man is patted down by a police officer in the parking lot before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
A man is patted down by a police officer in the parking lot before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People head over to Shakedown Street to check out vendors before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People head over to Shakedown Street to check out vendors before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk to and from Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk to and from Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People walk around Shakedown Street before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
People enjoy tailgate partying before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
People enjoy tailgate partying before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Bob Weir of Dead & Company performs the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Bob Weir of Dead & Company performs the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Dead & Company including from left, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company including from left, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, and Bill Kreutzmann perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, and Bill Kreutzmann perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, Bill Kreutzmann, center, and Bob Weir perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, Bill Kreutzmann, center, and Bob Weir perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van
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Dead & Company including original Grateful Dead members Bill Kreutzmann, left, Bob Weir, center, and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company including original Grateful Dead members Bill Kreutzmann, left, Bob Weir, center, and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in
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Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, Bill Kreutzmann, center, and Bob Weir perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company including John Mayer, left, Bill Kreutzmann, center, and Bob Weir perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van
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Dead & Company including from left, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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A banner is displayed behind the stage before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
A banner is displayed behind the stage before Dead & Company perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Dead & Company including from left, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform the song "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Dead & Company perform "Jack Straw" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren, Albany Times Union
Dead & Company including from left, Oteil Burbridge, John Mayer, Bill Kreutzmann,Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Jeff Chimenti perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2018 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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Dead & Company,June 11, SPAC. Featuring John Mayer, Bob Weir and more.
Dead & Company,
June 11, SPAC. Featuring John Mayer, Bob Weir and more.
Photo: Hans Pennink
Vance Joy, June 11, Palace Theatre.Singer-songwriter touring in support of "Nation of Two" album.
Vance Joy, June 11, Palace Theatre.
Singer-songwriter touring in support of "Nation of Two" album.
Photo: Nicole Boliaux, The Chronicle
Photo: John Nash / Hearst Connecticut Media
Roger Daltrey, June 15, Tanglewood.The Who's frontman performs "Tommy" with the Boston Pops.
Roger Daltrey, June 15, Tanglewood.
The Who's frontman performs "Tommy" with the Boston Pops.
Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle
The LSD Tour, June 15, Bethel Woods.Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam team up.
The LSD Tour, June 15, Bethel Woods.
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam team up.
David Crosby, June 16, Tanglewood.Folk-rock legend shares stage with Mary Chapin Carptenter.
David Crosby, June 16, Tanglewood.
Folk-rock legend shares stage with Mary Chapin Carptenter.
Grizzly Bear, June 16, MASS MoCA. Indie rockers playing a handful of US dates in between world touring.
Grizzly Bear, June 16, MASS MoCA.
Indie rockers playing a handful of US dates in between world touring.
Photo: Tom Hines, RCA Records
Photo: Amy Harris, Associated Press
Mountain Jam, June 17, Hunter Mountain.Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpsons and Alt-J headlining three-day festival.
Mountain Jam, June 17, Hunter Mountain.
Jack Johnson, Sturgill Simpsons and Alt-J headlining three-day festival.
Photo: Silvia Meder Lilly
Anthony Jeselnik, June 15, The Egg.'Offensive' comedian on Funny Games World Tour.
Anthony Jeselnik, June 15, The Egg.
'Offensive' comedian on Funny Games World Tour.
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, June 17, Tanglewood.Singer-wrongwriter legends touring after "Everybody Knows" album.
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, June 17, Tanglewood.
Singer-wrongwriter legends touring after "Everybody Knows" album.
Photo: ANNA WEBBER, TNS
Alison Krauss, June 19, Tanglewood.Country artist with 27 Grammys.
Alison Krauss, June 19, Tanglewood.
Country artist with 27 Grammys.
Photo: Gerald Herbert, Associated Press
Ja Rule and Ashanti, June 22, Palace Theatre. Big names in early 2000s R&B.
Ja Rule and Ashanti, June 22, Palace Theatre.
Big names in early 2000s R&B.
Photo: (Photo By Paras Griffin/Getty Images), Getty Images
Matisyahu, June 21, Jennings Landing. MIRK opens for third week of Alive at Five in Albany.
Matisyahu, June 21, Jennings Landing. MIRK opens for third week of Alive at Five in Albany.
Photo: Brian Tromans
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 23-24, Saratoga Performing Arts Center.Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples and Esperanza Spalding among big names over two days.
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 23-24, Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples and Esperanza Spalding among big names over two days.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Harry Connick Jr., June 23, Tanglewood. Multimedia star celebrates New Orleans.
Harry Connick Jr., June 23, Tanglewood. Multimedia star celebrates New Orleans.
Audra McDonald, June 24, Tanglewood.Star of stage and screen backed by Boston Pops.
Audra McDonald, June 24, Tanglewood.
Star of stage and screen backed by Boston Pops.
David Blaine, June 26, Palace Theatre.Master magician brings illusions to Albany.
David Blaine, June 26, Palace Theatre.
Master magician brings illusions to Albany.
Photo: Billy Calzada, Staff / San Antonio Express-News
Tito Jackson with B.B. King's Blues Band, June 28, Alive at Five.
Tito Jackson with B.B. King's Blues Band, June 28, Alive at Five.
Photo: Christopher Polk
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, June 29, Tanglewood.The biggest name in progressive bluegrass.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, June 29, Tanglewood.
The biggest name in progressive bluegrass.
Ray LaMontagne, June 29, MASS MoCA. Singer-songwriter also performing with Neko Case at Brewery Ommegang in cooperstown on July 4.
Ray LaMontagne, June 29, MASS MoCA.
Singer-songwriter also performing with Neko Case at Brewery Ommegang in cooperstown on July 4.
Photo: John Nash
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, June 30, SPAC.
The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, June 30, SPAC.
Photo: Michael Ochs Archives
Ry Cooder, July 1, Tanglewood. Slide guitar master playing with Emmylou Harris.
Ry Cooder, July 1, Tanglewood.
Slide guitar master playing with Emmylou Harris.
Steve Miller Band, July 2, Tanglewood. Peter Frampton opens on classic rock night in Berkshires.
Steve Miller Band, July 2, Tanglewood.
Peter Frampton opens on classic rock night in Berkshires.
Photo: Daniel Knighton, Getty Images
Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 3, SPAC.Drive-By Truckers bring even more Southern rock guitar.
Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 3, SPAC.
Drive-By Truckers bring even more Southern rock guitar.
James Taylor, July 3-4, Tanglewood.Home-field advantage for Berkshires resident.
James Taylor, July 3-4, Tanglewood.
Home-field advantage for Berkshires resident.
Photo: Michael Loccisano
Smash Mouth, July 4, Empire State Plaza.The '90s Bay Area rockers reunite. Moriah Formica opens.
Smash Mouth, July 4, Empire State Plaza.
The '90s Bay Area rockers reunite. Moriah Formica opens.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Rascal Flatts, July 7, SPAC. The band will headline CountryFest this summer.
Rascal Flatts, July 7, SPAC. The band will headline CountryFest this summer.
Photo: Chris Pizzello
En Vogue, July 11, Empire State Plaza. Smooth '90s R&B harmonies.
En Vogue, July 11, Empire State Plaza. Smooth '90s R&B harmonies.
Courtney Barnett, July 12, MASS MoCA. Wry indie-rocker with new album.
Courtney Barnett, July 12, MASS MoCA.
Wry indie-rocker with new album.
Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images For Coachella
Photo: Jason Koerner, Getty Images For E11EVEN
Big Daddy Kane, July 12, Alive at Five.
Big Daddy Kane, July 12, Alive at Five.
Photo: CHAD BATKA
Schenectady County SummerNight, July 13, Downtown Schenectady. The Spin Doctors headline free festival.
Schenectady County SummerNight, July 13, Downtown Schenectady. The Spin Doctors headline free festival.
Photo: Doug Liebig
Andy Borowitz, July 13, Proctors
The New Yorker satirist is on his “Make America Less Embarrassing Again” tour.
Andy Borowitz, July 13, Proctors
The New Yorker satirist is on his “Make America Less Embarrassing Again” tour.
Photo: Contributed Photo
The Charlie Daniels Band, July 15, Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. The True Grit Outlaws open for country legend.
The Charlie Daniels Band, July 15, Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. The True Grit Outlaws open for country legend.
Photo: Wade Payne
Toots and the Maytalls, July 18, Empire State Plaza. Rock steady at free show in Albany.
Toots and the Maytalls, July 18, Empire State Plaza. Rock steady at free show in Albany.
Photo: Bob Luckey, ST
JD McPherson, July 24, Club Helsinki. Roots rocker plays Hudson after selling out Troy's Hangar.
JD McPherson, July 24, Club Helsinki. Roots rocker plays Hudson after selling out Troy's Hangar.
Photo: Samantha Franklin
Amanda Shires, July 25, The Egg. Fiddler returns to Albany for solo show after accompanying Jason Isbell at Palace show.
Amanda Shires, July 25, The Egg. Fiddler returns to Albany for solo show after accompanying Jason Isbell at Palace show.
Photo: Mickey Bernal, Getty Images
Blue Oyster Cult, July 25, Empire State Plaza. Somebody will probably shout "more cowbell" at least once.
Blue Oyster Cult, July 25, Empire State Plaza. Somebody will probably shout "more cowbell" at least once.
Photo: Provided Photo
Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd, July 25,
SPAC. Rapper and hip-hop duo will be performing with Lil Skies and O.T. Genasis.
Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd, July 25,
SPAC. Rapper and hip-hop duo will be performing with Lil Skies and O.T. Genasis.
Photo: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage
Janet Jackson, July 26, SPAC.The pop icon is on her extended State of the World Tour
Janet Jackson, July 26, SPAC.
The pop icon is on her extended State of the World Tour
Chase Rice, July 27, Capital Hills in Albany as part of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of New York. The country singer-songwriter is touring on the release of his album "Lambs & Lions."
Chase Rice, July 27, Capital Hills in Albany as part of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of New York.
The country singer-songwriter is touring on the release of his album "Lambs & Lions."
Photo: Contributed Photo
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Beth Hart Band, July 27, Palace Theatre.Double bill of blues in Albany.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Beth Hart Band, July 27, Palace Theatre.
Double bill of blues in Albany.
Photo: Facebook.com/kennywayneshepherd
The Bacon Brothers, July 29, The Egg. Actor's side project with sibling.
The Bacon Brothers, July 29, The Egg. Actor's side project with sibling.
Photo: J.C. Martin
John Fogerty, July 29, SPAC.
John Fogerty, July 29, SPAC.
Photo: John Shearer
Joan Osborne, June 29, Caffe Lena. Singer-songwriter to cover Bob Dylan's catalog.
Joan Osborne, June 29, Caffe Lena. Singer-songwriter to cover Bob Dylan's catalog.
Photo: Jeff Fasano / Contributed Photo
Jeff Daniels, July 31, Caffe Lena. Actor and guitarist touring with his son's band.
Jeff Daniels, July 31, Caffe Lena. Actor and guitarist touring with his son's band.
Photo: Victoria Will
Grand Funk Railroad, Aug. 1, Empire State Plaza. For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library.
Grand Funk Railroad, Aug. 1, Empire State Plaza. For more information on Grand Funk, consult your school library.
Photo: Cindy Schultz
Slayer, Aug. 1, Times Union Center.Also slated to appear: Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament and Napalm Death.
Slayer, Aug. 1, Times Union Center.
Also slated to appear: Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament and Napalm Death.
Photo: Slayer (from Slayer.net)
Halestorm, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band will make a stop along with In This Moment and New Year's Day.
Halestorm, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band will make a stop along with In This Moment and New Year's Day.
Photo: Trudi Shaffer Hargis
In This Moment, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band, led by Schenectady native Maria Brink, will be performing with Halestorm and New Year's Day.
In This Moment, August 3, Albany Capital Center. The band, led by Schenectady native Maria Brink, will be performing with Halestorm and New Year's Day.
Photo: Trudi Shaffer / Times Union
Blondie, Aug. 3, MASS MoCA. Deborah Harry brings huge '80s hits to Joe's Field.
Blondie, Aug. 3, MASS MoCA.
Deborah Harry brings huge '80s hits to Joe's Field.
Photo: Gary Fountain, For The Chronicle
Everclear, Aug. 8, Empire State Plaza. '90s rockers headlining New York State Food Festival.
Everclear, Aug. 8, Empire State Plaza. '90s rockers headlining New York State Food Festival.
Photo: Danny Zaragoza, Laredo Morning Times
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Aug. 9, Basilica Hudson. Experimental music collective returns for warm-up show before Basilica Soundscape.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Aug. 9, Basilica Hudson. Experimental music collective returns for warm-up show before Basilica Soundscape.
Photo: Maria Jefferis/Redferns Via Getty Images
American Idol: Live! 2018, Aug. 13, Palace Theatre. Season 8 winner Kris Allen joins the top seven finishers from this season.
American Idol: Live! 2018, Aug. 13, Palace Theatre. Season 8 winner Kris Allen joins the top seven finishers from this season.
Photo: Matt Sayles
Photo: Luke Fontana / Contributed Photo
Steve Martin and Martin Short, Sept. 2, Tanglewood.Comic legends team up for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Steve Martin and Martin Short, Sept. 2, Tanglewood.
Comic legends team up for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" with the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Photo: Getty Images
Pete Rose, Sept. 14, Palace Theatre. Baseball's hit king shares stories from his career.
Pete Rose, Sept. 14, Palace Theatre. Baseball's hit king shares stories from his career.
Photo: Gary Landers
Photo: Karen Warren, Staff
Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart, Sept. 18, The Egg. Celebrating 50 years of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo."
Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and Marty Stuart, Sept. 18, The Egg. Celebrating 50 years of "Sweetheart of the Rodeo."
Willie Nelson and Neil Young, September 23, SPAC. The legends will team up for the "Outlaw Festival."
Willie Nelson and Neil Young, September 23, SPAC. The legends will team up for the "Outlaw Festival."
Photo: Jason DeCrow
Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle
Angel Olsen, Sept. 29, MASS MoCA. "Tiny Dreams" tour includes Berkshires stop.
Angel Olsen, Sept. 29, MASS MoCA. "Tiny Dreams" tour includes Berkshires stop.
Photo: GENNA MARTIN, SEATTLEPI.COM
Alice Cooper, Oct. 4, Palace Theatre.
"Paranormal Evening" with shock-rock legend.
Alice Cooper, Oct. 4, Palace Theatre.
"Paranormal Evening" with shock-rock legend.
Photo: Didier Messens/Redferns
Modest Mouse, Oct. 14, Palace Theatre. Indie-rock stalwarts include Albany after expanding tour.
Modest Mouse, Oct. 14, Palace Theatre. Indie-rock stalwarts include Albany after expanding tour.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Hot Tuna, Oct. 14, The Egg.Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady go acoustic.
Hot Tuna, Oct. 14, The Egg.
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady go acoustic.
Photo: Larry Hulst, Getty Images
Phish, Oct. 16-17, Times Union Center. Jam band sets up for two nights in downtown Albany.
Phish, Oct. 16-17, Times Union Center. Jam band sets up for two nights in downtown Albany.
Photo: Dan Little
Justin Timberlake, October 20, Times Union Center. The pop superstar is bringing his "Man of the Woods Tour" to Albany.
Justin Timberlake, October 20, Times Union Center. The pop superstar is bringing his "Man of the Woods Tour" to Albany.
Photo: Christopher Polk, Staff
Brian Regan, Oct. 20, Palace Theatre. Universally appreciated comedian returns to Albany.
Brian Regan, Oct. 20, Palace Theatre.
Universally appreciated comedian returns to Albany.
Arlo Guthrie, Oct. 26, The Egg. "Alice's Restaurant" in its entirety.
Arlo Guthrie, Oct. 26, The Egg. "Alice's Restaurant" in its entirety.
Photo: Dan Harr
America, Oct. 27, The Egg. '70s soft-rock hitmakers.
America, Oct. 27, The Egg. '70s soft-rock hitmakers.
Photo: Tour Design / Contributed Photo
Metallica, Oct. 29, Times Union Center. Metal icons have Albany stop on 'WorldWired' tour.
Metallica, Oct. 29, Times Union Center.
Metal icons have Albany stop on 'WorldWired' tour.
Photo: Evan Agostini
Elton John, March 1, 2019, Times Union CenterPart of his final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
Elton John, March 1, 2019, Times Union Center
Part of his final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Fleetwood Mac, March 20, 2019, Times Union Center. Grammy-award winning group brings North American tour to Albany – minus Lindsey Buckingham.
Fleetwood Mac, March 20, 2019, Times Union Center. Grammy-award winning group brings North American tour to Albany – minus Lindsey Buckingham.
Photo: Jason DeCrow, Jason DeCrow/Invision/AP