Back by popular demand, Cohoes Music Hall is excited to host the Northeast's premiere Rush Tribute Run For Cover. The group plays songs from the legendary band's 70's and 80's catalog, and also delves into epic deep cuts. Come out and celebrate the timeless music of Rush with Run For Cover!

Van Halen Nation (VHN) is the premier 80s Van Halen tribute to the David Lee Roth era of VH. Based in South Jersey, VHN has been rocking audiences and growing a loyal fan base for the past ten years. Comprised of four of the tri state areas top musicians VHN is both visually and sonically the closest tribute to the classic Van Halen.

Get Zep! is an upstate supergroup consisting of the members of Capital Region Music Hall of Fame band Super 400, along with vocalist Sean Matthew Whiteford (The Rock Orchestra).  When these musicians’ forces combine, the very essence of Led Zeppelin comes to life in all its electrifying glory. Get ready! Get set! Get Zep! 

Next up in Kevin Richards' Country Close Up Series at the Cohoes Music Hall, Georgette Jones, the only child of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, presents an intimate tribute to Country Music Royalty!

To celebrate Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young’s album Déjà Vu's 55th anniversary, local musicians, and other special guests will be performing the album in its entirety. As well as performing a mix of songs from Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young’s other projects and solo careers. Put on in part by A Zan Strumfeld Show.

CRAZY TRAIN is the ultimate  touring Ozzy Osbourne Tribute show Host.ed by Vinny Cormier, the best Ozzy tribute artsits around, and supported by a dynamite band, Crazy Train delivers a captivating show that's not to be missed.

This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Credit card buyers will be automatically refunded. Cash buyers can receive a full refund at the box office. We apologize for the inconvenience.

RESCHEDULED DATE! Back by popular demand E1Presents the fastest growing Journey tribute on the East Coast: The Ultimate Journey Experience by LEGEND. If you love Journey, you won't want ot miss this show! So grab a friend and come step back in time to hear all your favorite Journey songs!

From the heart of the Jersey Shore, The B-Street Band was the first band in the world to do a unique tribute to a live performer. Nearly 5,500 performances and 34 years later, they are still the hardest working tribute band on the circuit with their incredible tribute to The Boss: Bruce Springsteen.

The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of 13, which began a 50-plus-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting, and teaching.

#1 James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese returns to the Hall after his acclaimed performance of his SWEET BABY JAMES presentation this past season. Join us for the timeless music of the 6-time Grammy winner, with a performance you have to hear to believe!

Sing along to all of the west coast hits while you dance along with moves created by one of the greatest groups to hit the musical landscape in recent years, Lights Out!

ADDITIONAL SUNDAY 7PM SHOW NOW ON SALE! Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns present: the music of Talking Heads, David Byrne and More

Saturday, April 26 is SOLD OUT - get your tickets for Sunday, April 27

In this day of watered down comedy, Nick Di Paolo’s brutally honest performances remind us of what great stand up should be - funny, socially relevant, and a little bit reckless.

Join Martin Barre for an intimate evening of acoustic music and anecdotes, as he is joined on stage with Dan Crisp and Alan Thomson. Martin presents a personal and thoughtfully curated show highlighting his favourite Tull moments, both musically and narratively.

Johnny Morse and his Allstar Band is back with special guests! Come and have a rocking time as we celebrate Johnny's birthday and dance to some great music from local artists.

SPACE ODDITY is a live, theatrically-staged, elaborately-costumed, multi-media spectacle that transports audiences on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of David Bowie, which was notable for constant reinvention and visual presentation in both his music and on stage.

Duo Bill and Jillian Nershi join with Jason Hann to bring you a trio playing a throwback to the roots of American music. Come out to hear unique arrangements with a deep catalogue of original songs that have a relaxed way of connecting with an audience.

A new documentary film from Rob Lichter, Hello! My Name Is Blotto – The Movie!, premiers at The Cohoes Music Hall, Saturday, April 12, 2025. It is a broad and entertaining look at the career of the upstate New York rock band Blotto who evolved from playing clubs and colleges to navigating the record business, MTV celebrity and national touring after their 1980 surprise radio hit “I Wanna Be A Lifeguard”.  This is a fun, lightly censored, self-effacing romp through the improbable life and times of the members of Blotto.

E1Presents - KISSTORY with guest opener Live Wire 518, back by popular demand! Stepping back into the 80's, in a true-to-the-artist tribute, KISSTORY puts on an unbelievably accurate show. Opening the evening will be Live Wire 518, a Mötley CRUE tribute band.

Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone, one piano. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes, and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old.

FREE, one-night-only concert event! Playhouse Stage Company is proud to welcome Capital Region native and former Playhouse student Annabelle Duffy back to Cohoes Music Hall for a unique musical event featuring the songs of Funny Girl and more.

Back after a sold out show last year! The Jimmy Dore Show is a comedy lifeline for people on the left and right (but definitely NOT the center) who are sick of bought politicians and gaslighting corporate journalists manufacturing consent for wars. A certified YouTube sensation, The Jimmy Dore Show boasts over ONE MILLION subscribers.

With driving guitars, soaring harmonies, a world-class ten-piece band, and an energy that will lift fans out of their seats, FOREVER SEGER delivers a rock and roll show that brings Bob Seger fans back to days gone by.

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. He is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band.

You know Tom Green from his innovative, anything-goes run as the most unpredictable personality on MTV's "The Tom Green Show", and his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles in multiple uproarious film comedies. Now you can catch Tom right here in Cohoes as he tours worldwide, performing standup comedy to sold-out venues!

The New Scotland Spirits 2025 Listen Up Awards is the 518's only peoples' choice awards. Local music fans pick their favorite performers in 26 different categories. Your vote, your choice!

Come out for an evening to celebrate the prolific American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel performed by some of the area’s best musicians!