According to our readers who voted in this year’s Best of the Capital Region contest, this list includes the best music venues near Albany. All the venues for live music near Albany on this list ...

Colorado-based company VENU is hoping to bring outdoor concert venues to more cities to meet increased demand for live music.

From state of the art stages, to dingy dive bars, music venues continue to play a special role in rock history. The best venues have been those that offer something no other location can.