Through his music, Michael Franti delivers a message of hope, justice, and peace. That message will ring loud and clear Monday, September 16th as Michael Franti and Spearhead bring their unique blend of hip hop, reggae, jazz, and funk to the Upstate Concert Hall (Clifton Park, NY). Special guest The Kopecky Family Band, will open the show.
Michael Franti and Spearhead continue to enjoy the success of their 2010 album release, The Sound of Sunshine, which reached the number 17 spot on The Billboard 200 list. It features 12 tracks including four hit singles, “Shake It”, “The Sound of Sunshine”, “Hey, Hey, Hey”, and “I’m Alive”. In July 2013, Franti released his eighth studio album entitled All People.
Ticket prices for Monday’s event are $25 in advance or $28 at the door and are available through Ticketmaster, the Northern Lights Smoke Shop (518-453-3402), or at the Upstate Concert Hall box office. Show time is 8:00PM.
The Premiere Performances 2013-14 concert series at The College of Saint Rose Massry Center for the Arts presents a full lineup of outstanding jazz, pop and classical concerts by some of the nation’s best contemporary and classical musicians. The series features such artists as Chick Corea, Toad the Wet Sprocket, The John Scofield Überjam Band, the College’s acclaimed Saint Rose Camerata, Chris Thile and John Medeski among others.
Tickets for all performances are on sale now. Back this year: subscription packages that can save up to 30 percent on the cost of concert tickets and offer special benefits not available to single-ticket purchasers. Patrons may select their own custom-built packages. All performances will take place on the D’Arcy-Brady Stage in the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, 1002 Madison Ave., Albany.
Opened in 2008, the critically acclaimed Massry Center for the Arts features the 400-seat Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, Esther Massry Art Gallery, choral and instrument rehearsal rooms, teaching studios, piano labs and classrooms. Past performing artists include Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Ramsey Lewis, Maceo Parker, Tim Reynolds, Doc Severinsen, Livingston Taylor, Stefon Harris, the Boston Symphony Orchestra Strings, Yuja Wang, Paula Cole and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The $14 million, 46,000 square-foot gem is certified LEED Gold, ranking it among the Capital Region’s most energy-efficient and Earth-friendly buildings.
For complete concert and ticket information, including subscription packages, visit www.massrycenter.org
The complete Premiere Performances 2013-14 schedule follows:
Sunday, September 15 – The John Scofield Überjam Band featuring Andy Hess, Avi Bortnick and Tony Mason. Show starts at 7:30 p.m, $30 general; $15 students
Saturday, September 21 – The College of Saint Rose Camerata
Family Weekend Concert: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Show is at 7:30 p.m. and is a free show.
Tuesday, September 24 – New Gary Burton Quartet, 70th Birthday Tour with special guests Bopitude featuring Gary Smulyan. The show is at 7:30 p.m, $30 general; $15 students
Saturday, October 26 – The College of Saint Rose Camerata
Instrumental Chamber Music. Show at 7:30 p.m., this show is free
Sunday, October 27 – An Evening with Chris Thile. Show at 7:30 p.m., $30 general; $15 students
Sunday, November 3 – Toad the Wet Sprocket. Show begins at 7:30 p.m., $30 general; $15 students
Friday, December 6 – It’s a Jazzy Christmas! A Celebration of Vince Guaraldi’s Holiday Jazz Music. Show is at 6 p.m. and $20 general; $10 students; free for children under age 5 (requires ticket)
Saturday, December 7 – An Evening with John Medeski. show starts at 7:30 p.m., $25 general; $12.50 students
Saturday, February 15 – Saint Rose Camerata Chamber Music with Voice. Show at 7:30 p.m., this show is free
Friday, March 14 – Andrew Tyson Piano Performance presented with Renaissance Musical Arts and Young Concert Artists. Show begins at 7:30 p.m., $20 general; $10 students
Saturday, March 29 – Saint Rose Camerata – Season Finale Contemporary Chamber Music with Amplified Instruments and Electronic Sounds. Show is at 7:30 p.m., this is a free show
Saturday, April 5 – Guitar Foundation of America Winner Rovshan Mamedkuliev. Show at 7:30 p.m., $20 general; $10 students
Friday, April 11 – Chick Corea – Solo Piano Performance. Show at 7:30 p.m., $40 general; $20 students
Pat Tiernan was a 518 musician that performed often and sometimes for free. He was a staple in the community and would even play during set breaks for other bands. He loved music! Pat passed away suddenly last year and his legacy continues with a fundraiser in his name.
The Pat Tiernan Music Scholarship was created to help students studying music achieve their goals. In the spirit of live music, On Saturday, August 17, 2013, a fundraiser is scheduled at Smokin’ Joe’s Barbeque from noon until 7 pm. There is a $10 donation fee for the outdoor event. A shuttle bus is available from the parking lot of a nearby Hannaford.
Local artists scheduled to perform include Molly Durnin, Cardiac Noose, Three Wheel Drive, Jet Crash Billy (acoustic), Brian Tiernan with Jeremy Buker and Kristen Kelly, Kevin Tiernan and Jeremy Walz, Joe Lowry, James Alanson Kirk and Pete Vumbacco, Mark Richardson and Friends, Grounds for Termination, and Sly Fox and the Hustlers.
Please visit the Facebook event page for more information and complete band listing.
Straying from the norm, an instrumental performance of jazz, blues and hard rock might be difficult to pull off successfully if your name wasn’t Jim Weider, but for a man with a resume longer than some of us have been alive, he has the know-how and talent to accomplish such a feat. The intimate Swyer Theater at The Egg in Albany housed the axe-wielding artist and his all-star cast in a mid-spring fling. Weider presented songs uniquely fashioned by way of a lifetime of influences and study culminating into two sets of musical conversation. Project Percolator is the brainchild of Jim Weider’s imagination and artistry.
He created a band that breaks common musical expectations – especially since he is widely known for his tenure with The Band. The core of the group includes: Rodney Holmes (Santana) on drums, Avi Bortnick (John Scofield) on rhythm guitar and Steve Lucas (Bruce Cockburn) on bass. Together the four stretch out, noodle, pound and thump to a point where they aren’t just playing a show, they are experiencing it right along with the crowd.
The first set began with the foursome showcasing their skill level; it only took halfway through one song before the crowd was completely absorbed in the music. Holmes introduced “Squirrels in Paris,” on drums, but he quickly handed the song over to Weider and his Telecaster guitar. His fingers glided along the fingerboard where ultimately he landed on the high notes, hitting the sweet spot that screams rock and roll fun. Indeed, this was a heavy rock song complete with multiple and smooth change-ups rounding out in conclusion the way it began – on drums. Weider, et al. used their instruments to capture the essence of story telling among old pals full of personality, inviting the captivated audience to listen to their banter.
And just like each song molded and changed with twists and turns, the set took a turn too; Weider welcomed long-time friend and colleague, Garth Hudson to the stage. If these guys were characters in a book, then Hudson was the playful imp bringing that same quirkiness to Project Percolator that he had in The Band. Continuing with the conversation, Weider stepped aside humbly and joyously listened as his buddy told another story. Hudson’s beard was as white as the keys on the board in front of him. A wide-brimmed hat mostly hid him, but even still, his jolly soul shined. And he brought the comedy utilizing his instrument as a tool for his humor. Hudson did his own thing for a little while, playing as if he were sitting in his own living room. The group expectedly joined together for a reggae rendition of “The Weight.” They veered into a groove that changed the direction of the conversation. Each one took a turn and a crescendo swerved the song into yet another dimension until there was an abrupt stop, then the jam concluded with the last few bars of the same familiar song. Surely there is not any arrangement of this song quite like Weider’s presentation. Project Percolator moved through Dylan’s, “Just Like a Woman,” and then to another Band song, “Rag Mama Rag.” The quintet told a familiar tale, but dazzled the crowd, offering up a new point of view, a convincing new perspective on a batch of old songs. It’s as though we’re watching the guys reminisce of the good old days – and what fun those days must have been!
After a short intermission, the core four reentered ready to tickle our fancies once again. A Weider original, “Pulse” opened set two – a set that contained similar elements of structured instrumentals leaving room for weaving and stretching. Hudson then once again joined Project Percolator. Quietly and respectfully, the band watched and listened, as they too became the riveted audience, as Hudson took his opportunity to solo and the freedom moved him through a multitude of familiar, traditional folk tunes. Part reunion and part nostalgia, it was fitting Weider dedicated “Caledonia Mission” (The Band) to his former band mates that have passed. Weider closed out the set with “Man Cry,” in a song that winds down a path leaving no stone unturned. One by one each member stepped off stage, leaving the musical discoveries up to those that remained.
In spite of Project Percolator’s rock and roll appearance, there was something rather sweet and humbling; this is not an in-your-face-I-play-the-guitar rock fest. Rather, it was a no frills invitation into the lives of people who simply love their craft. The instruments spoke for themselves as their masters allowed the creativity to flow, sharing their point of view so that we might understand more of the story. Jim Weider ‘shreds’ a new light.
Woodstock native Jim Weider heads up the Thruway to present Project Percolator featuring Garth Hudson at The Egg on Saturday, May 18th. Jim Weider talked with about his project, growing up in Woodstock and fondly recalls his time spent as a member of The Band. His resume is long, his music is well crafted and he aptly presents something that is uniquely him.
Tabitha (TC): Let’s start off by talking about Project Percolator. Describe what people can expect from a live show.
Jim (JW): It’s all groove instrumental with my Telecaster Guitar. It’s rock style and blues over the top. We have several albums out and it is structured songs. I like to write instrumentals that are structured just like vocal tunes. There will be verses, bridges and everything. Then we have sections in the songs where we stretch it out. We play them differently each time. We might go into a Led Zeppelin line so it’s as exciting for the audience as it is for the band. All the musicians are so great behind me; depending who takes off, we follow the other. We try and jam out on certain songs. We’ll do “The Weight” by The Band, with a reggae feel and then in the middle we’ll jam it out then go into double time. If Garth Hudson (The Band) takes off on the keyboard, we’ll all follow him. So we do everything differently each night. It’s kind of exciting for both of us – the audience and us. I always have a blast playing with these guys. Rodney Holmes is just an amazing drummer to be seen. Avi Bortnick (John Scofield Band) is on guitar and he plays much different than me. Of course having Garth is a true dream. We’ve been together for many, many years. Garth comes up with amazing sounds. You’ll hear Garth Hudson like nobody’s ever heard him before because the way this band opens it up and lets us play. Everybody has a blast.
TC: How did you determine with whom you would work with for Project Percolator?
JW: It started about seven years ago with Percolator. I wanted to branch out from my blues – rock records into something different. I just felt like I was cornering myself. I wanted to get into groove music. I started writing and came up with drum loops. I was lucky enough to get Rodney Holmes. He played with Santana and Brecker Brothers. He freed up and joined me. Once I got Rodney, we toured Europe and United States. Rodney’s been with me the whole time. The bass player, Steve Lucas (Bruce Cockburn) joined up on the Pulse record. We’ve been together for quite a while now. We’re going to play some new tunes, and we’ll bring in some Dylan stuff and some Band tunes also, which we do our own versions.
TC: You have worked with Garth Hudson for a number of years, most notably with The Band. How is working with Garth similar or different in Project Percolator than prior commitments?
JW: Garth does some shows with us. He just fits in because Garth always made all the great atmospheric sounds for The Band. He was always into effects and sounds so putting him in the midst of Project Percolator works out perfect. He goes with the flow. He uses his ears and comes up with some great stuff and then we’ll break it down, then it’ll just be Garth by himself. He just fits right in with this kind of music because it’s wide open and flowing. It’s like a glove and very entertaining. I get a kick out of it and so does the band. I think the audience will too.
TC: What sparked the idea for Project Percolator?
JW: I had done a couple of blues-rock records. There were a million blues bands and I had done the roots rock thing with The Band. I just wanted to stretch out more. Get more down to the R & B feel where it’s about the groove. So I started with loops. I started recording by myself. On the first record the drums were over-dubbed. We’ll do some songs with some loops still. I just wanted to get out of that corner write something totally unique that’s not your standard blues shuffle. I really felt like I needed to come up with something fresh and I just stayed with it. Of course I still played with Levon up until his time of passing.
TC: We just past the one-year anniversary of Levon Helm’s passing. Having worked closely with him for many years, how has his passing impacted you both professionally and personally?
JW: Well, you can’t put a finger on when you lose someone you’ve been with that long of a time. We played a lot of shows. It’s deep rooted and it’s a huge loss – as a friend and a musician. About four years ago, Jimmy Vivino went back to Conan on the left coast. When he did, I joined up. I still kept Percolator going but it was great to be back playing with Levon. We did a lot of shows. I never saw him happier. He was on top of his game. He was just very happy and it was great to be with him. He really inspired me. He had my back and looked over my shoulder since we started to work together.
TC: Do you have a favorite pastime or memory of Levon?
JW: Laughing across the country in the back of the bus at three or four in the morning. That’s what keeps coming up.
TC: How has being born and raised in Woodstock contributed becoming a musician?
JW: Everybody was playing music. One after another a new group would come out. Then The Band, from our hometown, came out and that was a huge inspiration. It was just one thing at a time that led to the fire burning to be a musician. All these great players were playing around town. I never went too far. I went down and saw Paul Butterfield playing at the local café. All these great musicians playing live and then I saw Sound Outs (impromptu concerts) before there was the Woodstock Festival. It was a big inspiration living around this area. It was a fantastic time to be alive for music. All the sounds were inspirational.
TC: When did you first begin to play for an audience?
JW: Early on we would play high school dances. We practiced in my grandmother’s garage. We had cookies and coffee and just practiced for a high school dance or a hippy party in some older person’s backyard barn until I was old enough to play in bars.
TC: What was your first band?
JW: It’s hard to remember. I think I came up with a brilliant idea smoking something other than cigarettes looking up at a bunch of trees laying in the woods going, “hey, I got a great idea for the band, Leaves of Green!”
TC: Your resume of musical endeavors is jam packed with various projects. You’ve done everything from session work, to production, touring, and even large telecast concerts. Is there and event or a project that stands out for you?
JW: Well I guess playing at Dylan’s 60th Anniversary at Madison Square Garden. We were doing all Dylan tunes with The Band. Playing the Berlin Wall with Roger Waters when that went down. Just being able to play Carnegie Hall was fantastic.
TC: What was your most surprising, yet satisfying collaboration?
JW: Being able to produce tracks on a Mavis Staples disc and playing with her was fantastic. I also recorded with Scotty Moore, so that was full circle. I also got to lead The Band at South-by-Southwest in Austin.
TC: Is there a collaboration you have yet to do that you would like?
JW: I’m not quite sure. I have to think about that. People ask me that a lot. I am starting to write a new album and I have a new live CD that I’ll have at the show. I had Blues great, James Montgomery play with us.
TC: What do you believe was a defining moment in your career?
JW: I’d say when I joined The Band in 1985 changed everything. Levon getting me in the band was pretty amazing.
TC: Besides music, do you have another passion, hobby or activity that you enjoy?
JW: Yes! I like to be outside. I like to go fishing and talk a walk in the woods in stuff. There is a reservoir not far from me, which is where I like to relax.
TC: What is your secret to longevity in the music business?
JW: Keep listening, keep the glass half full and just stay at it, don’t give up. It’s harder now than it’s ever been, but you just have to keep an open mind. Play for the love of music because if you do it for any other reason, you should get out.
Yes, THAT Revolution Hall! For one night (and apparently one night only) Brown’s decided to open the doors of the shuttered music venue for Eastbound Jesus‘ show where they released their latest album Northern Rock, to a sold out audience, an impressive feat even in Rev Hall’s heydey. With a few tweaks and a bar in the lobby (not a bad idea, it turns out), Revolution Hall was alive and festive with a crowd to complement the music of Eastbound Jesus and opening act, The Mallett Brothers. Rev Hall looked great, but its a damn shame they don’t have shows there on a regular, if not monthly basis.
The Mallett Brothers from Maine took the stage around 9pm, filling the room with a Greensky-esque style of country/bluegrass, speedy and twangy, with great lyrics and engagement with the crowd. “Wrong Kind” was an upbeat number early into the set and lit the dance floor afire, particularly the front row of ladies dancing with great excitement. The slide guitar from Wally Wenzel was a tight and consistent sound throughout the show, as were the namesakes of the band, Luke (guitar) and Will (banjo) Mallett. “Born Cryin” was one of the sicker tunes of the night, with Brian Higgins’ catchy drum jam a highlight. The enthusiastic set was welcomed by the crowd and would definitely be seen again in Upstate New York.
Setlist: Something to Lean on, Wrong Kind, Good with the Better, Farmers Tan, Last Man, Don’t Need You, Born Cryin, Getaway Queen, Muddin, All Kinds of Crazy, Lowdown, Take it Slow, Dynamite Dot
Holy Smokes! may be the title of their last album but it accurately depicts the party Eastbound Jesus threw on April 19th. In a celebration in their latest disc release, Northern Rock, Eastbound Jesus sold out a venue that has been closed for over two years. The bar sold out of Pabst Blue Ribbon before the band even took stage; the staple beverage, as deemed by die-hard fans as a result of a reference in “Doors Open”, played ironically at the end of set two. The crowd was primed. The band had every reason to be over-joyed, full of energy and set to deliver their new material. The first set comprised of shiny brand new songs played in order as they appear on the disc. Set two was a mix of songs from prior discs. The crowd is well versed, and highly intoxicated and, as expected, the second set was a hell of a party. The Mallet Brother’s shared the stage, lady friends would pop on and off the stage, and gents took their shirts off. Eastbound Jesus encouraged the unholy on what surely has become a band bound for glory.
Mind you, this show wasn’t some Mumford and Sons group with catchy riffs then a banjo explosion late in the song, this was true jamgrass through and through every song. The crowd wasn’t there to sing along to the radio hits, they were there to sing along to every song. That was the understated highlight of the night – amid all this folk/bluegrass music that has come out in the past few years, Eastbound Jesus stands head and shoulders above the mainstream acts; the party they threw for the release of Northern Rock is evidence of that.
Setlist:
Set 1: Out Yonder, 54 Miles, Waitin’ on the Sun, Sittin’ by the River, Talkin to John, Katy Belle, North Country Girl, Where the Winter Goes, My Old Pickup, I Wouldn’t Know, Above the Water
Set 2: Hold on me Now, Nothin’ to Say, Goin’ Steady, Corn Whisky, Ghost Town, The Road, Pickin’ It, Take a Ride, Easy Now, Pipe Dreams, Times Wastin’, Holy Smokes!, Turn on your Lovelight, Doors Open
Encore: Ballad of Eastboud Jesus, Eastbound and Down > Hold on me Now
After becoming a phan-favorite in a short amount of time, the intimate show with Mike Gordon and his band at The Egg in Albany will be released as a 3-CD set and a free MP3 download; Simply titled The Egg. The December 2011 show produced remarkable acoustics in which the entire band drew energy that night so it’s no surprise this show was picked by Gordon for release.
For a full review of the show please check out Pete Mason’s article here.
You can get the free MP3 download at LivePhish.com. The 3-CD set is available as a very limited physical run, with deluxe packaging that includes a custom round tin with three discs tucked away inside a custom Egg cotton stash bag. It is available for pre-order now exclusively at Phish Dry Goods and Mike’s online store and available for shipping by April 30th 2013. It will not be available in stores.
The show features originals from Mike’s catalog, including “Horizon Line”, “Only A Dream”, “Voices”, and “Hap Nappy”. Phish fans will recognize “Sugar Shack” and “Suzy Greenberg”, which included The Dude Of Life on vocals. To round out “The Egg”, three tracks were selected from Mike’s March 26, 2011 show at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT, including an extended version of “Mound”.
The Egg track listing:
Disc 1
1. Horizon Line
2. Only A Dream
3. I’m Deranged >
4. The Way It Goes
5. Just A Rose >
6. Voices
Disc 2
1. River Niger
2. Don’t Do It
3. Horizon Line
4. Funky Bitch
5. Sugar Shack
6. Hand In My Pocket
7. Dig Further Down
8. Crumblin’ Bones
Disc 3
1. Skin It Back >
2. Hap Nappy
3. Won’t Get Fooled Again
4. Suzy Greenberg
5. Filler: Mound (3/26/2011 Burlington, VT)
6. Filler: Got Away (3/26/2011 Burlington, VT)
7. Filler: Black Tambourine (3/26/2011 Burlington, VT)
The Dude of Life on vocals for “Suzy Greenberg”
Recorded by Rachel Bischoff
Mixed by Jon Altschiller
Assisted by Danielle Warman
Mastered by Jonathan Russell
Technical Assistance by Kevin Shapiro
Package/Design by Julia Mordaunt
Albany will be overrun with music this Saturday April 27th as the city hosts 100 bands at 10 venues for the annual MOVE Music Festival. A fairly new event, MOVE aims to highlight the growing music scene in Albany by giving musician’s exposure as well as insight on conducting themselves in today’s independent music industry.
Albany was recently ranked within the top 20 Metro Areas in the Nation in regards to musicians and music related business, making it the ideal location for the MOVE Music Festival. Concert goers can purchase wrist bands for $15 at any of the participating venues, which grants them all access to every show that day. The musical genres vary from Indie, Americana, Alternative, Rock, EDM and Fusion, catering to Albany’s widespread taste in music.
Besides the musical acts, the festival will host a merchandise trade show and interactive round table sessions with music professionals at the Hotel Albany lodging and convention complex in downtown Albany. Artists will be given the opportunity to meet with various companies that will offer guidelines, strategies and vital information about furthering their music careers.
Some of the VIPs for the meet and greet are Lou Plaia, (Co-Founder of ReverbNation), Benji Rogers (the Founder of Pledge Music), Craig Sala (Drummer for Paranoid Social Club), Veronica Grettonfrom (401K Music) and many more.
Hotel Albany will be offering $5 parking all day in their garage and the city has free street parking on the weekends. Albany also had a solid public transportation system with CDTA offering multiple routes that make stops at the various locations.
With the weather scheduled to be sunny and 60s, it’s not a bad idea to even bike or walk, giving folks time to take in the sights and sounds of Albany.
Northern Rock is a bold title for an album – Eastbound Jesus define themselves with the release of their third album in as many years.
Northern Rock not only gives rise to the sextet’s own sound, but perhaps defines something that had previously been elusive – a sub-genre of music pumping out of the northern region of this country. It’s something a kin to southern rock, but not quite; Northern Rock encompasses a variety of musical elements from rock to alternative country to folk-like story telling lyrics neatly packaged within each strategically placed song for an album that redefines the boundaries of Americana in the north.
Gentle drops of rain and soft plucking in album opener, “Out Yonder,” breaks open into a welcoming harmonization of vocals and the listener is hooked. “54 Miles”, a clap along song, would surely have the masses marching to the beat of their own drummer, in this case, Carl Anderson. Northerners are often known for their attitudes (albeit misperceived), which forlorn and edgy lead Adam Brockway captures by strumming his acoustic amid the electric instrumentation. Dave Wright on bass provides the needed counterpoints for a smooth, rounded balance of sound while Dylan Robinson (electric guitar) pushes the limits on “Kate Belle.” Getting down to the nitty gritty, Luke Anderson takes lead vocals on “I Wouldn’t Know”, letting his punchy personality flow into his banjo, crafting character into Northern Rock. But, the congealing medium throughout the disc is the intrinsic lap steel interjections of Zach Infante.
Eastbound Jesus will be unraveling their disc for the masses at a release party open to the public at Revolution Hall on April 19th. Northern Rock is an expression of what it’s like to experience the north. A style of catchy rhythms, contextual lyrics (relevant to the day in the life of a small town northerner), and a homogeneous blend of instrumentation, Eastbound Jesus established a foundation for the sound of northern rock music.
KeyTracks: 54 Miles, North Country Girl, Where the Winter Goes
Summer in Saratoga will take place at The Saratoga Hilton on July 5, 6 & 7 th. Admission is Free and open to all ages. The exhibit will run all three dates from 10am-3pm. The poster show will feature the best Phish inspired art, including limited edition art made specifically for the show.
The poster show featuring Phish artists from around the country was developed and produced by a group of artists and fans, this poster show will be held in the middle of a weekend of Phish.
Phish poster shows have been held over the years with great success, as unique posters made for the Phish shows that weekend and stop on the tour feature some of the best concert art being produced today. ‘Summer in Saratoga’ is the second event produced by The Mothership Art Collective, a group within the Phish community, comprised of artists and organizations who promote the art inspired by the band Phish. Their initial poster show, ‘First Tube’, was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 16th, 2012 and was a success for all who participated in the event and raised $2000 to benefit The Mockingbird Foundation. The eclectic artists featured at this poster show displays the broad scope of Phish related art and capture the inspiration of the band in their art. The creative fan base that Phish has makes for amazing art inspired by the band, the locales and the music. The collective works hard to bring an art show to the Phish touring public each year.
In keeping with the great tradition and success of past poster shows, Summer in Saratoga will offer free entry to all patrons, tubes available for purchase, charitable donations from the event made to The Mockingbird Foundation and a wide array of artists with posters to fit any budget. Artists will be announced in early May, as well as any special edition works that will only be available at the show.
The Saratoga Hilton is located in downtown Saratoga Springs, only 3 miles from Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
