Tim Reynolds brought his rock trio TR3 to the historic Strand Theater in Hudson Falls in December. The merry crowd was treated to a blend of acoustic-rock and jazz-fusion instrumentals, with a couple of classic covers thrown in for good measure. TR3 really loves the Strand Theater and it is obvious both in their banter and in the way they play. You can see the pleasure in their faces as they showcase their talented chops. Peter Harris writes this about their visit in January 2022 at The Strand Theater: “[Tim] has a special knack for tailoring moods, creating ambience, and shredding tastefully.”
Tim Reynolds at The Strand Theater. Photo by Derek Java.
For those that don’t know, the Strand Theater has a historic past. It began as a movie theatre in the early 1920s. The transformations it had include being a warehouse and eventually a county court house. It was a “white, stale municipal building” as Director Jonathan Newell says to the Times Union. This theater is anything but that now. Gorgeous inside and out! A perfect place to jam for TR3 with Tim Reynolds leading the way.
TR3 at the Strand Theater. Photo by Derek Java.
TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds wraps up their December tour this weekend on Friday and Saturday in Concord, NH and Fall River, MA, respectively. Catch them if you can, and Tim’s trio will have your feet tapping along. Just the way Tim likes it! Be sure to check out the photos below to see this beautiful theater and the trio in action.
Tim Reynolds – Strand Theater, Hudson Falls, NY – December 13, 2022
Setlist: Dirty Feet, All By Design, Everything Could Be OK, So Am I, Watch It!, Radar Contact, On This Mountain, Sweet Spot, Mutant Swarm, Sun is Still There, U Can U Have U Will, Wanna Get With You, Going Places, Bone to Pick, Kabbalah, Riders on the Storm, Bowie Encore: Chicago
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It was a splendid evening for mid-week melodies, hump-day harmonies and independent live music in Glens Falls Wednesday, December 7th as fans of all ages filled the Park Theater for a captivating performance by The Ballroom Thieves and Griffin Sherry of The Ghost of Paul Revere. A beautiful and underutilized venue that dates all way back to 1911, the intimate room was the perfect setting for these modern-day master songwriters to pour their hearts out.
The Ballroom Thieves performing at Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY 12/7/2022.
Playing his first run of shows since the demise of The Ghost of Paul Revere, Portland, Maine’s Griffin William Sherry surprised both fans and even the venue when he arrived in town with a full backing band of musicians that also included former GOPR drummer Chuck Gage. Sherry joked from the stage how this was more people and more gear than he ever took on the road with his former band while also reassuring the crowd that it is ok to get a little rowdy. “I’m particularly looking at you ladies” he said, while pointing out a table full of much older women. “It’s so good to see you again!” chimed an excited fan from the other side of the room.
Perhaps still grieving the loss of GOPR who played their final show in September, fans were delighted to hear new renditions of some old favorites with “One of These Days” being a clear highlight. Known primarily as an acoustic guitar player, the surprises from Sherry didn’t end there. Using his new solo platform to try new things, longtime fans gasped when he suddenly strapped on a beautiful hollow body guitar and launched into a cover of the classic Pink Floyd song “Fearless.” The ‘electric’ Sherry would also try out several new songs, including “Stephentown” and the hard rocking set closer “Ain’t It Amazing.”
Griffin William Sherry performing at Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY 12/7/2022.
Following a quick pause in the action the lights went dim as the Ballroom Thieves then took their places on stage. Back on the road for the first time in years, the acclaimed neo-americana folk act from Boston were in complete command from the very moment they played their first note. Building up the tension with the hypnotic intro of “Canary,” the Thieves wasted no time in living up to their reputation as one of the most dynamic, energetic and melodic live bands on the independent circuit. Consisting of husband-and-wife duo Martin Earley on guitar and vocals and Calin Peters on electric cello, bass and vocals, the current incarnation is rounded out by John Henry Nolan on guitar and keyboards and drummer Kevin O’Connell (from Rome, NY) who somehow was able to play the show despite suffering a torn meniscus.
The Ballroom Thieves performing at Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY 12/7/2022.
Fresh off the release of their latest studio album, 2022’s Clouds, the band has gone through some tough times these last few years and many of their new songs address that head on. A chronicle of desire and despair, trust and betrayal and the importance of mental health, The Thieves would play the albums opening track “Worldender” next, followed by “In the Morning. “ Trading stunning and lush vocal harmonies, the cozy atmosphere almost made you feel like you were getting your own private show.
Switching back and forth between electric cello and bass guitar, Peter’s voice was both beautiful and haunting. Songs like “Almost Love” and “Do Something” put her squarely in the spotlight and it was easy to see she was reveling in it. Smiling, dancing and leaping about the stage, you couldn’t help but be charmed by her performance. Contradicting upbeat melodies with some darker lyrical content provided a powerful juxtaposition that wasn’t lost on the audience. A great example of this was the Earley sung rendition of “Shadow” which would then go into the brilliantly bluesy number “Anybody Else” from the bands 2017 album Deadeye.
Despite serious lyrics, Calin Peters was all smiles on 12/7/2022.
“Most of the time, we’re usually all about love and understanding, but not on this next one, “Peters’ said. “Picture in your mind someone you hate and when we play this song, we want you to think about them. That is, of course, unless they are in this room right now. If they are, sorry, you can’t play this game with us.” And with that thought in mind, Peter’s then crooned out perhaps the most hauntingly beautiful song of the night called “Woman.”
I was your woman And you left me standing Alone in a world that had not heard me use my voice yet You’re just tired of my noise, I guess Hey, we all make our choices and break our own horses Are you hearing me say all this? This is the last one For you
– “Woman”
Following that up with two more older, tender songs “Pendulum and “Bees,” Martin Early would soak in the moment and candidly address the audience by saying “It’s been a tough couple of years, but we never stopped writing songs and you being here to hear them means more than you’ll ever know. This next one is about coming to terms with a crippling depression.” Providing perhaps the emotional highpoint of the evening, “I Lose” hit you like a ten ton hammer.
The Ballroom Thieves performing at Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY 12/7/2022.
Showcasing their flexibility, both musically and physically, the chemistry between the Ballroom Thieves was undeniable. Interacting like a tight-knit family, even during the “sad” songs each member of the band was clearly engaged, invested, enjoying themselves. At the peak of all Peters and Earley would lock eyes, meet each in the middle of the stage and get so lost in the music that they’d both end with their backs on the floor. Perhaps the loudest cheer of the evening came during their most rocking song, “Fistfight,” rocking duel-guitar attack of the bands hit single “Fistfight.” After wishing guitarist John Henry Nolan’s Aunt Emma a happy birthday, The Ballroom Thieves would close the set with a powerful rendition of “Wolf.”
The Ballroom Thieves laid it all on the line in Glens Falls on 12/7/2022.
These days you almost expect an encore at every show, but in perhaps the best fake out ever, you could hear the collective letdown when the house music came up. Just then as fans starting getting ready to leave, the music and lights suddenly went back down. Returning to the stage with huge smiles and to a huge ovation, The Ballroom Thieves then treated fans to one more surprise by closing the show with a cover of the Donna Lewis song “I Love You Always and Forever.”
A captivating performance from start to finish. From hushed whispers to cathartic screams to synchronized dance moves, the intimate and thought-provoking show felt truly special. Anyone who wasn’t sure about this band going into it walked out of the Park Theater a full fledged believer. Up next, the Ballroom Thieves will take a little time off for the holidays before Early and Peters return to the road for a brief duo tour this winter.
The Ballroom Thieves | December 7, 2022 | Park Theater | Glens Falls, NY Setlist: Canary, Worldender, In The Morning, Almost Love, Do Something, Shadow, Anybody Else, Woman, Pendulum, Bees, I Loose, Fistfight, Wolf Encore: I Love You Always Forever (Donna Lewis cover)
Griffin William Sherry | December 7, 2022 | Park Theater | Glens Falls, NY One of These Days, Stephentown, Me and My Shadow, Fearless (Pink Floyd cover), Ain’t it Amazing
Park & Elm, a new Glens Falls eatery, is set to open its dining room on Friday, December 9. This will be in addition to Park & Elm’s food market and deli which both opened on November 19.
Presented by Park Street Hospitality, the restaurant will be curated by executive chef Matthew J. Delos. The dining room contains 85 seats complete with a full-service bar.
Artistic rendering of the Park & Elm dining room.
Their program will include a wine dispensing and preservation system, and the dining hall will feature a cocktail menu curated by lead bartender Ethan McKee. In the Spring, the restaurant will also open an enclosed patio area will allow for 60 additional seats and 3-season outdoor dining.
The restaurant at Park & Elm will be open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 5 p.m., while the market and deli will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations will be necessary to eat at the restaurant on opening night.
Its first event in coordination with the Park Theater will be on New Years Eve, will be a “Dinner and Comedy Show” with comedian Mike Lebovitz with a three course fixed-rate menu composed by Delos. The doors will open at 6 p.m. while dinner begins at 7 with the show starting at 8:15.
Park & Elm is located at 19 Park Street in Glens Falls. Information regarding tickets and more for the event can be found on the Park Theater website.
Reaching the halfway point of their collaborative tour, TABoose took over the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Sunday, November 13, formerly the Civic Center and site of the legendary 1994 Phish Halloween show.
Leaning away from the Beatles cover that was highly speculated, both bands threw down hot 90-minute sets as their confidence both with each other and as individual musicians seems to grow with every concert.
photo by Derek Java
Goose opened up the night with “So Ready”, the Shenanigans Nite Club cut letting loose with standout guitar solos from Rick and Peter as Spuds pushed the tempo to breakneck speed. “California Magic” came next, breaking its longest gap since debuting in March.
“Thatch” a new song that Rick remarked was “only two days old”, continued the quintet’s set. Featuring a hard-charging groove and crunchy clav, lots of potential was immediately shown and I eagerly await future performances of the song as it grows into Goose’s ever-expanding catalogue.
A rare mid-set cover of The Band’s “Don’t Do It” whipped the crowd into a frenzy as Peter and then Rick took great solos.
Note the vintage jacket Peter is wearing – Glens Falls Red Birds, a minor league baseball team from mid-1990s. photo by Derek Java
The improvisational centerpiece of the show came in the ensuing “Madhuvan”, giving us the dose of darkness and extended jamming we had been hungering for since Portland. Featuring an aggressive synth tone from Peter on Nord Lead rather than the Prophet, dissonance reigned as the first song to cross the 20-minute mark since Portland displayed Goose’s improvisational capabilities.
After the always-fiery end to “Madhuvan”, the quintet brought Trey up on stage to contribute to “Red Bird”. Perfectly singing one verse of Peter’s emotional song written about his mother, Trey proceeded to lead the jam away from the fiery guitar duels we have seen in the past few shows and into more of a rhythm-based motif for a while before exploding back into a great peak. “Hot Tea”, also featuring Trey, closed out the set with incredible guitar interplay once again.
TAB’s set opened up with a laid-back “Drifting” ahead of “Set Your Soul Free”, “Ocelot”, and “Magilla” – all showcasing TAB’s growing confidence on stage as this tour progresses. Pure energy kicked off “A Wave of Hope”, one of the most prominent tracks from 2020’s Lonely Trip that has become a live staple of the Phish catalogue and has led to some of the best jams this year. While last night’s version didn’t hit 20 minutes or go outside the main song structure, Trey instigated the “second jam” and drove to many blistering peaks before concluding.
Trey then took a moment to talk about his connection to the city of Glens Falls and his time spent in nearby Saratoga Springs during his time in drug court after his arrest in late 2006 before a beautiful rendition of “Shade”.
Last night’s MVP took centre stage on the next song, an absolutely BLISTERING “Burlap Sack and Pumps” – saxophonist James Casey ripped up the baritone sax for an amazing solo that saw him going back and forth with Trey as the tension built.
“Spin” offered a similar placement and vibe to “About to Run” at Mohegan – a late-set opportunity for Trey to rip over a foundational groove. The song’s outro jam was its usual slinky self, bassist Dezron Douglas seeming to get lost in the vibe as they dug deeper and deeper into the amazing song.
photo by Derek Java
The pounding “Last Tube” gave way to “hey stranger”, the latter getting its second play of the tour – lots of potential in this song that I hope makes its way to Phish in the future!
“Valentine” brought the TAB portion of the set to a close, and Rick and Peter were welcomed on stage for an absolutely BLISTERING “Mr. Completely”. Taking some time at first to have a musical conversation, Rick and Trey harmonized as they have been doing so well on this tour before ceding a solo to the keyboardists. Egged on by Ray’s organ blasts, Peter ripped up an awesome piano solo before the jam transitioned into TAB’s usual solo-modulation sections. Once the horns had taken a spin with the tune for a little while, Trey cued everyone to drop out as he and Rick faced each other with huge smiles on their faces and continued to shred – it is impossible to tell at this point in the tour which guitarist is having more fun playing with the other!
A set-closing “Rise/Come Together” and an encore of “Possum” brought the incredible night in Glens Falls to a close on an extremely high note.
Four shows in, four shows left. TABoose tour has already exceeded expectations thus far and I cannot wait to see the collaborations that are on the horizon!!
TABoose tour continues on Tuesday in Carnot-Moon, PA. Webcasts are available via Nugs.net and LivePhish.
Tune in to Day After Show live with Always Almost There, HFPod, and The Great Beyond the day after every show at 3pm ET as we recap the tour in real time!
The newest album from Lucas Garrett, Reaching Through Dreams, is as vulnerable as it is empowered. He released it slowly, first with a single, “Together,” on April 1, then four months later he released “So Many Times.” Finally, in September, Lucas Garrett put out the full six song album, and he’s now announced a release show for December 1. And what better backdrop for the upstate NY artist’s strange, fantastic sound than the historic Caffe Lena?
Reaching Through Dreams, Garrett’s third EP, evokes layers that he peels back delicately, like an onion. On the surface, the song is filled with synthy bass and the melody runs a harmonic minor key. It sounds like fall, like an early sunset, kind of spooky and kind of fun. Garrett’s deep voice rumbles and warbles through poetic verse and each line is delivered with interest and depth. The lyrics merge relationships with people and music, blurring the lines dividing each intimate exchange, like in the EP’s opener, “So Many Times:”
“Picking up your tune / your words turn to mine / I have tried so many times / to let it run free / but I know I will hear / all your melodies”
In addition to the moving lyrics, the guitar on the album is explosive and adds to the layers of each song. In the inspiration for Reaching Through Dreams, Garrett cited Bowie’s “Heroes,” Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely,” and the Beatles’ “Two Of Us.” He also listed songs from David Byrne and St. Vincent. With inspiration as varied in both genre and time period, it makes sense that the album’s sound is eclectic and hard to place.
Caffe Lena has been hosting iconic musicians before they were icons since it opened in 1960. As one of the first on the east coast to welcome Bob Dylan, the venue is continuing its tradition of putting lesser known, talented artists on with Lucas Garrett. Tickets are starting at $10, and the event will be in person and live streamed. Garrett’s album release show will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 1; tickets are here.
The Park Theater announced its programming for the month of October, kicking off the theater’s 2022/23 season. On the calendar is a broad range of events — from jazz to comedy to film screenings.
The Park Theater opened in 1911 as the first movie theater in the town of Glens Falls, about 2 hours out of Manhattan. In 1937 the theater was converted into a printing plant for the Glens Falls Post, before returning again to its original purpose as a center for performing arts in 1984, when Dr. Harold Kirkpatrick bought the building. After a renovation in 2014, The Park Theater officially reopened as a theater in 2018. The October programming is as follows:
October 13
Caity Gallagher will perform on The Park Theater’s “Live & Local” night. Gallagher will be joined by bassist Ben Woodhul, pianist Dan DeKalb, and percussionist Josh Morris. Gallagher is a folk singer-songwriter with down-to-earth music complemented by acoustic live concert settings. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 6:30 p.m.
October 20
In The Park Theater’s “Third Thursday Jazz” series, a rotating band of regional jazz musicians will be joining Matt Neidbalski on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s Third Thursday Jazz will feature the alto saxophonist Adam Siegel and pianist Galen Pittman. Niedbalski is a drummer born and raised in New York’s Capital District; he’s known for his energetic performances. Tickets are $10 and the show is from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
October 21
The Park Theater Foundation’s inaugural gala will present music, food and a silent auction to benefit educational programming in the Glen Falls community. Funds from the gala will support the Foundation’s goal of reaching around 500 students throughout three school districts and generate interest in the arts within the next generation. The Tyler Giroux Jazz Trio — Tyler Giroux on piano, Dylan Perrillo on Base and Nick Anderson on drums — will perform live. Food is provided by Doc’s Restaurant. RSVP by Oct. 7 to secure tickets to the gala, at $99 per person. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m.
October 22
Award-winning mandolinist, Jacob Jolliff will perform with his band live at “The Park Presents.” Jolliff performed with Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band across the world, and now is coming Upstate with the Jacob Jolliff Band to bring singing, original instrumentation and intricate musicianship to The Park Theater. Early Bird tickets are $20; doors at 6:00 p.m.
October 26
Rochmon Record Club will present a “Revolver” listening party hosted by The Park Theater. The club hopes the listening party will help attendees deepen their understanding of the personalities and stories behind The Beatles’ iconic 7th album, released in 1966. Tickets are $12 and doors open at 6:30.
October 27
The second “Live and Local” night of the month at The Park Theater will feature “The Lonely Road Experience,” by singer-songwriter Kaleb Dingmon. Dingmon will debut new sounds from his upcoming album, which combines genres of pop, R&B, hip hop and rap. UpstateBaby, Jay $way, Billy Floyd and Kolbie G will also be performing. Early Bird tickets are $15; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
October 28
New York based comedian Chris Roach will perform at The Park Theater’s “Comedy After Dark.” With experience on stages such as Gotham Comedy Club and Comic Strip Live NYC, as well as in the hit CBS sitcom “Kevin Can Wait,” a night with Chris Roach promises big laughs. Early Bird tickets are $22 and doors open at 7:30.
October 29
The Park Theater will host Summerland Music Society’s production of “Silent Halloween – Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922).” This screening will celebrate 100 years since F.W Murnau released his unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” “Nosferatu” became a German expressionist classic, inspiring many vampire films that came after. The film is silent, but pianist Cary Brown will improvise a live soundtrack. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase from Mean Max Brewery. There is a suggested donation of $13 for the show, which starts at 6:30.
For the full 2022/23 performance listing and to purchase tickets, visit The Park Theater’s site.
The Park Theater announced it will host the Glens Falls Arts / Business District Street Festival & Creative Economy Panel Discussion event sponsored by the ACE (Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy). The event is scheduled for August 18, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.
The Park Theater – ACE! Glens Falls Arts / Business District Street Festival & Creative Economy Panel Discussion Event
The Park Theater is a premier theater, concert, and event destination just a short drive away from Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Lake George located on Park Street in Glens Falls. It is supported by a non-profit organization The Park Theater Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Glens Falls community by providing a venue for quality and affordable entertainment and educational opportunities in the performing arts.
This event will include an outdoor festival celebrating Glens Falls arts and culture featuring members of the Arts District of Glens Falls and Glens Falls Collaborative. Thoughtful exhibitions will be available such as the interactive thought piece by The Hyde Collection, a live Plein air painting by North Country ARTS, and a “FolkLife” Exhibition preview by the Crandall Library. Additionally, there will be guided tours provided of Park Street Hospitality’s new development, “Park & Elm,” along with a walking tour of the new downtown Glens Falls mural program.
Taste buds could also be satisfied with Raul’s Mexican Grill, Mean Max Brew Works, and Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, along with small plates and a beer garden highlighting regional beverages provided by Doc’s Restaurant. The food is fresh since they are locally produced and donated by Sunset Farm.
The event will also include a distinguished panel to discuss organizational synergies that allow for place-making innovation that builds community and sustainability including for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and institutions. The panel invited a selection of professionals including Jeff Mead (President, Business Operations, and General Manager of Adirondack Thunder and Cool Insuring Arena), Monica Kurzejeski (VP Property Management at Redburn Development), Ben Miller (Operations Manager at Park Street Hospitality) and Sam Parker (Capital Region Representative for Governor Hochul). Panel moderation will be handled by Judie Gilmore (Director of the Opalka Gallery, Russell Sage College).
“Glens Falls is creating an energy that is increasingly helping anchor the upstate Creative Economy. The infrastructure improvements and collaborative nature of important stakeholders is creating the perfect environment to drive awareness and attraction from a place making perspective. ACE! feels it’s important to share that story with other cities in our region.”
Corey Aldrich
This event is open and free to the public, with a special thanks to the Glens Falls Collaborative for helping to underwrite this event.
The Trey Anastasio Band and Goose are teaming up for an eight-show tour in November, with stops in Syracuse and Glens Falls. Fans can expect a full set from each band, as well as unique collaborations.
Goose is currently traveling on their biggest North America tour thus far after the success of their acclaimed new album Dripfield. They have many sold-out shows coming up as well as a few festival stops including Charleston, SC’s Resonance Music & Arts Festival, and Austin, TX’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. Goose is a four-piece indie groove band from Norwalk, Connecticut made up of members Peter Anspach, Jeff Arevalo, Ben Atkind, Rick Mitarotonda, and Trevor Weekz.
The Trey Anastasio Band is composed of the lead guitarist and founding member of the famous rock band Phish, for whom he has acquired several Grammy nominations for his work. In the summer of 2017, Phish completed a residency at the world-renowned Madison Square Garden in New York – an unprecedented 13-night run known as The Baker’s Dozen. They return to the road in September with a headline run before teaming up with Goose on the eight-run tour.
The tour will be stopping in Glens Falls at The Cool Insuring Arena on Nov. 13 and in Syracuse at the War Memorial Center on Nov. 18. re-sale tickets for the tour begin Aug. 17 at Noon ET. General public tickets will go on sale on Aug. 19 beginning at 10 A.M. (local). To purchase tickets, go here.
Julie Slick, a virtuoso bassist and composer known for her wide array of unique tones and substantial melodic invention will arrive in Hudson Falls on August 13 for a performance at the historic Strand Theater.
Throughout her career, Slick has developed a distinctive voice through international performances and recordings with acclaimed first class musicians in both the progressive rock and jazz communities. Julie currently tours and makes albums with the Adrian Belew Power Trio and her own bass duo-fronted band, EchoTest.
She has also collaborated/appeared on stage with: the Crimson ProjeKct (featuring Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto), Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Victor Wooten, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Robert Fripp, Stewart Copeland, Alice Cooper, Ann Wilson, Jon Anderson, Mike Keneally, Marco Minnemann, Petra Haden, Kris Myers, and more.
Tickets for Julie Slick at the Strand Theater in Hudson Falls on Saturday, August 13 are only $20.
The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls was first opened in 1923, and the renovated building, which features an extensive schedule of shows, is celebrating a restored facade and new marquee. A great deal of history is found within the walls of the Strand Theater, and as we approach the centennial celebration of the venue, NYS Music will bring more history of the venue and a look ahead to what’s in store for the next 100 years.
Each week through mid-September, The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls hosts the Thursday Market and Food Truck Corral, bringing together local bands and the largest collection of food trucks between NYC and Montreal.
The Shirt Factory is located between Lawrence and Cooper Streets and is a cornerstone of the Glens Falls arts and health communities. In the 1930’s after purchasing the Troy Shirt Makers Guild label, they separated the shirt making from dressmaking side of the business; thus, The Shirt Factory is the name given to the property, within which numerous small businesses are housed.
The Shirt Factory, early 1900s, photo via Chapman Museum
Inside this more than century-old historic building you’ll find signage, posters, and items including old sewing machines throughout the hallways, as the building pays homage to its own rich history of dress-making that dates to the late 1890s. This effort by the owners preserves the building’s history and honors the local community where the shirt manufacturing business found great success in the early 20th century.
In 1902, a fire devastated the Joseph-Fowler Shirt Makers building on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. Owners Walter and JR each owned part of that business and after the fire they took their portion of the insurance and the shirt making side of the business, while their partner kept the detachable collar portion of the business. They purchased the empty lot where the current building stands in part because the railroad depot that just across the street and were able to get a dedicated railroad spur for deliveries.
The building was built in 1902, at that time the tavern across the street was a boarding house that was in the Shirt Factory yard, before moving across the street several years later. Consisting of two buildings, one was built in 1902 and the second added on in 1910, with two short hallways on each floor connecting the buildings. In addition, there is an annex that includes Rock Hill Bakehouse, Sweet Side Records, KFancillo Photography, Dakine Cuisine, Freedom Machines and Glens Falls Distilling.
Purchased in 1999 by the current owner, The Shirt Factory is now nearly 100 creative, talented, and passionate individuals call this building their second home. Among these are a variety of classes, shops offering a wide range of products, professional services, working artists, galleries, three bookstores, and other hidden gems you can find among the three floors. There is a wide range of goods in each shop, including salt lamps, loose leaf tea, pottery, trading cards, locally made food, reclaimed furniture and more.
The building today
The Shirt Factory hosts a number of events throughout the year, and summer 2022 sees the return of the Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral, taking place weekly each Thursday from May through September. The spacious property allows plenty of space for food trucks, picnic tables, seating areas, vendors, farmers, and kids activities.
Sample layout of Food Trucks on Thursdays
A sampling of the various food trucks that have attended Thursdays at The Shirt Factory include:
Screaming Eagle Concessions: Hot dogs, pulled pork, mac & cheese, lemonade
Adirondack Mobile Hibachi: Hibachi, noodles, rice, chicken, shrimp, steak
Euro Delicacies: Greek/Mediterranean, spanakopita, stuffed peppers, more
Tres Mijas: Enchiladas, tacos, taquitos, burritos, tostadas
Say Cheez: Grilled Sandwiches, tater tots, lemonade
The Shirt Factory is open to the public from 8am to 5pm daily. You can find a full list of events here and learn even more about the history of The Shirt Factory here.
Thursday Market and Food Truck Corral Music Lineup:
June 23
Lawrence Street Stage – Pete Moss Rockhill Stage – Keanen Stark & Orion Kribs Cooper Street Stage – Dan Mellon
June 30 Lawrence Street Stage – Tom Keller Rockhill Stage – Drew Wardle & Brian Fitzgerald Cooper Street Stage – Mark Rabin
July 7 Lawrence Street Stage – Jim Brown Rockhill Stage – Terrallite Cooper Street Stage – 42nd Draft
July 14 Lawrence Street Stage – Jason Irwin Rockhill Stage – Chatterbox Cooper Street Stage – Chris Cronin
July 21 Lawrence Street Stage – iRod+Aux Rockhill Stage – Across the Pond Cooper Street Stage – Zack Ryan
July 28 Lawrence Street Stage – Thom Powers Rockhill Stage – Curious Comet Cooper Street Stage – SoulSky Duo
August 4 Lawrence Street Stage – James Mullen Rockhill Stage – Up the River Cooper Street Stage – Kelly Rock
August 11 Lawrence Street Stage – Drew Wardle Rockhill Stage – Kenny T & DC Steve Cooper Street Stage – Mikki Bakken
August 18 Lawrence Street Stage – PR Project Rockhill Stage – The Musicats Duo Cooper Street Stage – Brian Fitzgerald
August 25 Lawrence Street Stage – Jim McArdle Rockhill Stage – The Schmooze Cooper Street Stage – Jason Irwin
September 1 Lawrence Street Stage – James Mullen Rockhill Stage – Margo Macero Band Cooper Street Stage – Alan Dunham & Elizabeth Winge
September 8 Lawrence Street Stage – Matthew Ames Rockhill Stage – The Tradition Cooper Street Stage – Mike Grosshander
