Live music in Amsterdam, NY

Al’s Roadhouse 2 will be filled with modern country favorites, with songs by Aldean, Church, Dierks, Wallen, Bryan, and more setting the tone for a full night of dancing.

From early days supporting Caffè Lena as a house manager and co-leader of its monthly songwriting club, Reese Fulmer has grown into one of the Capital Region’s standout songwriters and the driving force behind The Carriage House Band. Known for lyrics with a poet’s touch and a wry edge, he has cultivated a devoted audience through bold writing, memorable shows, and constant musical curiosity. Named Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2026, Reese and The Carriage House Band have quickly risen within Upstate New York’s roots scene, performing across the East Coast and gaining new listeners at every stop. Their albums reflect what fans already recognize in concert... every performance follows its own course. This fifth annual return to Caffè Lena spans two consecutive nights. The first night features the full band with drums, keys, and sax, spotlighting a grittier, high-energy side with wide-open solos and hard-to-sit-still grooves. The second night turns inward, favoring subtle textures, bowed bass, and rich harmonies that bring the reflective side of the songs to the forefront. With a rotating lineup and a palette that draws from folk, Americana, jazz, rock, and bluegrass, the group embraces spontaneity and discovery. Moments can shift from hushed and tender to bright and unpredictable, a quality praised by NYSMusic for thoughtful, emotionally tuned arrangements and a stage presence that blends sincerity with surprise. For longtime Caffè Lena audiences, this annual visit has the warmth of a homecoming. For first-time listeners, it offers a fresh take on modern Americana that is joyful, adventurous, and unmistakably their own.

King's Tavern hosts a high-energy karaoke night with a ready stage, bright lights, and a welcoming atmosphere. Newcomers and seasoned singers are equally at home, supported by a catalog of more than 56,000 songs that ranges from timeless ballads to the latest hits. Participants can step up solo or team up with friends to claim the mic and make their favorite tracks their own. The music keeps rolling late into the night, and the spotlight is ready for every voice.

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers bring piano-forward roots rock from Austin, Texas, fusing the blue-collar fire of Springsteen with the show-stopping piano flair of Jerry Lee Lewis. The sound leans into after-hours New Orleans swagger, rich Southern soul, and a rolling Texas Gulf Coast groove. Nik Parr often ups the ante by tackling saxophone and piano at the same time, turning the performance into a full-tilt display of musicianship. Known for punchy, dynamic shows, the group has shared bills with Marc Broussard, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Black Joe Lewis, The Soul Rebels, Dumpstaphunk, The Heavy Heavy, Shinyribs, The Damn Quails, Eddie 9 Volt, and Two Tons of Steel, and their rigorous national tour schedule has helped grow a dedicated audience. Their forthcoming EP, American Lover Boy, produced by Low Cut Connie, is slated for spring 2026, signaling more new music on the horizon.

Classic rock pairs with food and spirits at Mayfield Grill. Enjoy the music with a bite to eat and a drink.

Kisstory returns to The Glove Theatre for a Halloween celebration. This event brings the Halloween spirit back to the theater with Kisstory once again taking the spotlight at this venue.

Tret Fure brings an evening of finely crafted songwriting, clear vocals and expressive guitar, with music that lets the words take center stage. A prolific presence among contemporary singer songwriters, she began in Midwestern coffeehouses as a teenager, moved to Los Angeles at 19 in search of a record deal, and soon joined Spencer Davis as guitarist and vocalist, also writing a single for his album Mousetrap. Within two years she released a first album with help from Bonnie Raitt, then recorded the self-titled Tret Fure for MCA/UNI in 1973 with producer Lowell George of Little Feat, which led to opening appearances with Yes, Poco and the J. Geils Band. In the early 1980s she embraced the Women’s Music movement and shifted to the independent scene, earning recognition for studio and live sound work, including engineering the Meg and Cris concert at Carnegie Hall in 1983. She spent much of the 1990s performing as a duo with Cris Williamson while producing and engineering three joint releases before returning to solo projects. Her catalog now includes 18 acoustic solo albums on her Tomboy Girl Records label, and recent tours have featured main stage sets and workshops at the Old Songs Festival with artists such as Holly Near, Reggie Harris, Connie Kaldor and Joe Jencks. Her repertoire spans family memories, life and loss, and broader themes, with songs like Lessons From Home Plate, Roses in November and the folk rock hit Gravity.

Rooted in early days at Caffè Lena, where he worked behind the scenes and helped lead a monthly songwriting club, Reese Fulmer has grown into one of the Capital Region’s standout songwriters and bandleaders. His lyrics favor vivid storytelling, poetic detail, and a wry sense of irony, and his partnership with The Carriage House Band has cultivated a devoted audience through fearless writing, memorable shows, and constant musical curiosity. Recognized as Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2026, the group has rapidly risen within Upstate New York’s roots scene while performing widely along the East Coast. Every performance feels distinct, a quality mirrored on their expansive albums. With a rotating lineup and a sound that freely draws from folk, Americana, jazz, rock, and bluegrass, the band prizes spontaneity and discovery. Some sets lean into muscular, uptempo grooves powered by drums, keyboard, and saxophone, opening space for free flowing solos. Others spotlight a more reflective palette with smooth textures, bowed bass, and rich harmonies, balancing heart-on-sleeve moments with flashes of unpredictability. This engagement marks a fifth annual return to Caffè Lena and a second consecutive year featuring two headlining shows. Longtime listeners often treat it like welcoming family back to the stage, while first-time attendees meet a modern Americana voice that is joyful, adventurous, and unmistakably its own.

The Spa City Farmers’ Market is heading back outside on the Warming Hut field at Saratoga Spa State Park with farm-fresh goods, work from local artisans, a variety of food, and live music. The market also shares heartfelt appreciation for its vendors, loyal shoppers, supporters, and the park staff whose ongoing support helps it thrive. Explore the open-air market, browse the stalls, and enjoy the season on the new field.

An evening of big band jazz returns on the final Tuesday of each month. Seating is available before the performance, and a concert-friendly menu will be offered on these nights. Reservations are strongly encouraged at (518) 882-6962.

This open mic is geared toward musicians. A house band is on site and a full backline is provided, and a signup sheet keeps the order running smoothly. Parking is available. Grab 10 wings for $10 and unwind at one of the two pool tables between turns on stage.

Karaoke comes alive at The Saratoga City Tavern with a ready-to-rock stage, dazzling lights, and an upbeat, electric vibe. Choose from a library of more than 56,000 songs, from timeless ballads to the latest hits, so the perfect track is always within reach. First-timers and seasoned performers are all welcome to step up to the mic, belt out favorites or try a rap verse, and enjoy a fun, supportive atmosphere that keeps the spotlight shining.