Best Bet: The Jayhawks / Freedy Johnston @ Swyer Theatre at the Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.

The Jayhawks, an American band, blend country with rock, known for their harmonious hits and poignant lyrics. Freedy Johnston, a singer-songwriter acclaimed for “Bad Reputation,” crafts narratives of love and life in America. Both have significantly influenced alternative music.

Other Featured Events

• Downtown Schenectady Fall Spooktacular @ Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, 12-4 p.m.
• Encanto @ Proctor’s, 432 State St., Schenectady, 2-6 p.m.
• Ricky Stein @ The Olde English Pub and Pantry, 683 Broadway, Albany, 6-10 p.m.
• J. Caruso @ La Hacienda De Mexico, 842 Main St., Poughkeepsie, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• Victor Sierra @ Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road, E. Durham, 7-11 p.m.
• Grampfather @ Eldorado Bar, 121 Fourth St., Troy, 7-11 p.m.
• Kimstry / Holly Miranda @ Graveside Variety, 33 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 7-11 p.m.
• Máíre Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman (Irish Harp & Guitar): Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman (Irish Harp & Guitar) in Concert @ Irish American Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany, 7-11 p.m.
• Lisa Michelle Anderson @ Lion’s Den, 30 Main St., Stockbridge, 7-11 p.m.
• Beverly Glenn-Copeland @ MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass Moca Wy, N. Adams, 7-11 p.m.
• Jon Berman @ Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa, 55 Lee Road, Lenox, 7-11 p.m.
• OZ/DC – The Ozzy & AC/DC Tributes @ Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St., Cohoes, 7:30-10 p.m.
• Rees Shad And The Conversations @ Dream Away, 1342 County Road, Becket, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
• Professor Louie & The Crowmatix @ Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.
• Max Creek @ Levon Helm Studios, 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.
• Grace McLean @ Race Brook Lodge, 864 S. Undermountain Road, Sheffield, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.
• The Furious Bongos @ The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany, 8 p.m.- Oct. 22, 12 a.m.
• Evil Empire – A Tribute To Rage Against The Machine @ Empire Underground, 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, 8-11 p.m.

For additional listings, see our Calendar. Is there a gig (original music) missing? Go to the calendar and click “Create an Event”.