Live music in Schenectady County, NY

Every live show around Schenectady County this week, each one checked against where it was posted.

11 shows this weekChecked Friday, November 13

Live music this week

11 shows across Schenectady County this week. All events →

Friday, November 13Today

1 show

  • 6pm

    Jazz Evenings

    Schenectady · The Landing Hotel, 21 Rush St

    Enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz in an elegant hotel lobby as the sun sets. Cocktails are available to sip while listening.

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Saturday, November 14

5 shows

  • 10am

    Bjorn's Ceilidh

    Scotia · UMC, 201 N Ten Broeck St

    Their Excellencies John fitz Thomas and Janna von Guggisberg welcome all to celebrate the Concordian New Year at Scotia United Methodist Church, hosted by the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The site is alcohol free and is noted as meeting the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter’s Checklist. Planned activities include a Baronial Bardic Championship led by Brigid nyn Thomas O’Neill, a charity silent auction, an Arts and Sciences display presented by Mistress Ose Silverhair, traditional games, and a special dessert competition with categories and rules to be announced. Her Excellency Janna von Guggisberg invites participants to brighten the hall with a creative table setting, with a prize for the top entry. Food offerings feature a dayboard and a feast prepared by co-chefs Mistress Olivia Baker and Lord Douglas Douglas. The theme is Tasting the History of the Italian Peninsula, and the full menu will be shared later. Registration details include an adult site or day fee of $30 with pre-registration or $35 at the door, with a member discount of $10 off either price. Youth ages 6 to 17 are $10, and children 5 and under attend at no cost. The optional feast is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Proof of membership will be required for the member discount. Checks should be made payable to SCA NY Inc - Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The event steward is Elena the Blue, and reservations may be sent to Her Excellency Ruth Baraskaya.

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  • 6pm

    Quartet by Candlelight: A Tribute to John Williams

    Schenectady · Via Aquarium

    Celebrate the inaugural Quartet by Candlelight with a program honoring John Williams, including a nod to the unforgettable two-note theme from Jaws. A quartet led by cellist Laura Melnicoff, an accomplished musician and music educator who lives in the Capital Region, will perform. The event is for guests 13 and older. After the performance, attendees can explore the aquarium until the facility closes.

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  • 6pm

    Lisa Polizzi

    Schenectady · The Kings Inn, 6 McDonald Ave

    A one-woman performance offers a solo tribute to Janis, with additional nods to Aretha Franklin, Jefferson Airplane, Amy Winehouse, Pink, and more. The show is set for Kings Inn Tavern.

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  • 6pm

    Jazz Evenings

    Schenectady · The Landing Hotel, 21 Rush St

    Enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz in an elegant hotel lobby as the sun sets. Cocktails are available to sip while listening.

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  • 7pm

    Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone

    Schenectady · Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street

    Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone present a live, in-person concert at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady. The performance is held inside the theater for audiences attending on site.

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Sunday, November 15

4 shows

  • 3pm

    Concert: Lost and Found: Songs to Remember

    Schenectady · First Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 N Ballston Ave

    This concert features new discoveries and recent settings of beloved favorites, with works by Copland, Parker, Chilcott, Whitacre, Walker, and others, along with a premiere by Fedak. A reception follows the performance.

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  • 3pm

    The Sad Clown

    Schenectady · Schenectady County Community College School of Music

    The Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents a concert exploring loneliness, alienation, and the mask of comedy through music that moves between the theatrical energy of circus life and more introspective emotional worlds. The program features works by Schuman, Newman, Soderberg, Stravinsky, Koh, and Tchaikovsky, offering listeners a chance to reflect on what may lie beneath comedy and spectacle. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for children under 10.

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  • 3pm

    The Sad Clown

    Rotterdam · Schenectady County Community College School of Music

    The Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents a concert exploring the relationship between loneliness, alienation, and comedy. The program ranges from the theatrical energy of circus life to more introspective themes, with works by Schuman, Newman, Soderberg, Stravinsky, Koh, and Tchaikovsky. Through music that moves between exuberance, reflection, and longing, the concert considers what may lie beneath comedy and spectacle. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for children under 10.

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  • 7pm

    Pouya

    Albany · Empire Live

    Pouya performs live at Empire Live in Albany, NY.

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Wednesday, November 18

1 show

  • 8pm

    Open Mic Wednesdays

    Schenectady · Play by Play Sports Bar & Grill, 2460 Hamburg St

    Musicians can take part in an open mic with a house band and full backline. A signup sheet is available, along with a parking lot, two pool tables, and an offer of 10 wings for $10.

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