Live music in Saratoga Springs, NY

At The Saratoga City Tavern, karaoke brings vibrant lights, an upbeat atmosphere, and a stage ready for standout moments. A library of more than 56,000 songs spans classics and the newest chart toppers, making it easy to find the perfect track. Whether you are a first timer or a regular, belt out power ballads, try a deep cut, or rap your favorite verses. It is a welcoming scene for shower singers and spotlight seekers alike... a place where every voice gets a turn to shine.

A lively blend of timeless rock, country sounds, and dance friendly pop sets an upbeat mood. Steady grooves and feel good rhythms keep people moving from song to song.

Texas-based band Black Flag begins a new phase as vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez, and drummer Bryce Weston join founding guitarist Greg Ginn. Energized by the change, the group is writing and rehearsing together, honoring its core sound while exploring fresh ideas from the new members. Upcoming shows will spotlight the chemistry of this lineup and offer audiences an early glimpse of new music and the direction ahead.

King's Tavern sets the scene for a high-energy karaoke night, with a lit stage and an upbeat atmosphere for every kind of performance. A library of more than 56,000 songs spans classic ballads to the latest chart favorites, covering niche picks and popular anthems alike. The mic is open to everyone, from karaoke newcomers to seasoned pros, whether aiming for heartfelt melodies or rapid-fire verses. Expect a welcoming vibe where each singer steps into the spotlight and turns a favorite track into a standout moment.

Aztec Two-Step 2.0 carries forward the folk-rock legacy launched by Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, whose chance meeting at a Boston open mic in 1971 began a partnership that produced four praised albums on Elektra and RCA in the 1970s. Their independent release Living in America later landed on Billboard’s year-end critics list and received the New York Music Award for Best Folk Album. Their story reached national audiences through the PBS documentary No Hit Wonder, and Real Simple named their debut among the top five classic folk albums alongside Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Tom Rush, and Phil Ochs. The group has been honored with inductions into the New England and Long Island music halls of fame and has shared stages with artists including The Band, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Donovan, Judy Collins, Jackson Browne, America, Heart, Orleans, and The Beach Boys. Since Neal’s retirement in 2018, Rex has continued with his wife Dodie Pettit and an expanded lineup as Aztec Two-Step 2.0, reimagining cherished songs and seldom-heard deep cuts with added textures and a revitalized sound.

Josh Ritter brings a rare solo performance to Caffè Lena’s intimate listening room as part of The Book of Gold Thrown Open Tour, a concert built to traverse his entire body of work. Recognized as a prolific voice in contemporary songwriting, he has released twelve studio albums, including 2019’s Fever Breaks, and his newest, I Believe in You, My Honeydew. His songs blend folk, rock, and Americana with vivid storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and themes that draw on personal experience and history. NPR Music has praised his work, and The New York Times has placed him in the lineage of artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Mark Knopfler for the sweep of his ideas and imagery. His songwriting has reached across generations, with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir among those who have recorded his songs. In addition to music, he is a national best-selling novelist with two books, The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and Bright’s Passage, the latter singled out by Stephen King in the New York Times Book Review. More than two decades into his career, he continues to perform with assurance and creative spark, making this an evening centered on storytelling and melody.