Author: Kristen

  • Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival 2015

    Wintercarnival2015222NOW2The Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge will be the place to be during the 119th Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in February 2015. The north country tradition that leads back to the 1800s, when Saranac Lake was a healing place for tuberculosis sufferers, who sought rejuvenation. Locals relished in any opportunity to celebrate health and well-being throughout each season, the traditions continue today with a wide range of events and activities.

    A definite highlight of these shows will be the Saranac Lake based, Blind Owl Band, who are returning to touring after a six month break. Fans are excited to see these hometown mountain music folks get down.

    The Waterhole, located at 48 Main St. Saranac Lake, NY, has 8 nights of music planned with a style of music for everyone, during the festival Feb. 6-15. Advanced Tickets Can be Purchased at The Waterhole or by calling (518) 891-9502 or emailing waterholebooking@gmail.com

    Music Line-up:

    Feb 6 – The Royal Noise (Free Shows, Downstairs, 10pm)
    Feb 7 – The Big Mean Sound Machine and Groovestick ($10.00, Doors 9pm, Upstairs)
    Feb 10 – Swampcandy (Free Show, Downstairs 9pm)
    Feb 11 – Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan and North Funktree ($7.00, Doors 8pm, Upstairs)
    Feb 12 – Donna the Buffalo and Driftwood ($18 Adv/ $20 Door, Doors 9pm, Upstairs)
    Feb 13 – Moon Hooch and Formula 5 ($12 Adv/$15Door, Doors 9pm, Upstairs)
    Feb 14 – Rasinhead (Reunion) Post Parade Party 2pm FREE SHOW, Upstairs After The Parade
    Feb 14 – The Blind Owl Band and Swampcandy ($10, Doors 9pm, Upstairs)
    Feb 15 – Bloody Mary Sunday with The Tim Herron Duo (2pm, FREE SHOW, Upstairs)


    *For a schedule of all events at the Winter Carnival

  • The Blind Owl Band Returns to Tour in 2015

    2-14-15-Waterhole-Saranaclake-NY-WinterCarnvalThe Blind Owl Band is back from a six month break from touring, and they are back in full force. With a 2015 winter tour schedule that will cover NY, VT, NH and PA this February, the band is excited to be back.

    The tour will kick off with their appearance at the 119th Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake at the Waterhole, on Feb. 14 with special guests, Swampcandy. Doors open at 9pm and the show begins at 10pm. Grab advanced tickets for $10.00, on sale now at the Waterhole.

    Tour Schedule:
    Feb 14 The Waterhole, Saranac Lake, NY
    Feb 17 Tellus 360, Lancaster, PA
    Feb 18 The Sportsmans Tavern, Buffalo, NY
    Feb 19 Funk’n Waffles, Syracuse, NY
    Feb 20 The Montage Music Hall, Rochester, NY
    Feb 21 The Dutch Treat, Franconia, NH
    Feb 22 The Pizza Stone, Chester, VT

    Follow online – www.theblindowlband.com and Bandcamp