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  • Albany Latin Festival to Return For 25th Year

    The Albany Latin Festival will return to Washington Park in Albany on August 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with live music, dance, art, raffles, Latino craft and food vendors, and more.

    Albany Latin Festival Association logo with decorative writing and a sun.

    Ritmo Caliente will headline the Latin Festival music showcase with other performers in the lineup including Hip Hop Jibaro, Grupo Los Costeños, Bronte Roman with a Celia Cruz tribute, and R&B artist Mirage. The lineup includes a diverse set of Hispanic music genres for all to experience and enjoy.

    The Latino culture, specifically music, art and dance are beautiful. Some friends and I came up with the Albany LatinFest years ago to develop an event to share the culture, but more importantly an event that Latino families would be proud to experience. We knew from the beginning that this would not only be a celebration of art and culture, but also a statement of inclusion because the Latin Fest is for everyone.

    -Pedro Diaz, founder and President of the Albany Latin Festival Association

    The Albany Latin Festival Association aims to promote and develop Hispanic cultural events in the capital region. The Latin Festival is one way for the organization to honor the contributions of Hispanic performing artists and promote an appreciation for multi-cultural diversity. 

    Previous talents at the festival have included Bachata Heightz, Don Sonero, Tony Vega, Ray de la Paz, Jorge Blanco, Raulin Rosendo, Hector Tricoche, Alex Torres & his Latin Orchestra, Tito Rojas, Tony Swing, Anissa Gathers, Michael Stuart, Ismael Miranda, among many others.

    In the case of rain, the festival will be held near the Corning Preserve Boat Launch. For more information, and upcoming events, visit the Albany Latin Festival Association website.

  • St. Ann’s Warehouse Continues Get Back! Summer Concerts 2022

    On Wednesday, July 20, St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn began its summer series, Get Back! Summer Concerts 2022, which will continue every Wednesday through August 10 beginning at 7:00 pm.

    Get Back! Summer Concerts began in 2020 during the pandemic, and took inspiration from the Beatles’ 1969 rock event. The series aimed to provide and surprise people with live music and entertainment as they strolled through Brooklyn Bridge Park. Due to popular demand, the concerts have continued at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

    Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn provides the perfect scene for free live performances which include a wide array of talent and entertainment. The opening concert brought Nigerian-born, New York- and Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, composer, and producer Eli Fola. Fola is a fan favorite and returns to the lineup after performing at Get Back! In 2020 and 2021.

    Two acts, the Queens-based band duendita, and DJ nicole misha, will take the stage for the night of July 27. duendita is a collaborative multi-medium project made with family and friends while nicole misha provides audiences with sets that span across categories.

    Melanie Charles with Zacchae’us Paul will bring the concert series into August on the 3rd. Audiences can expect jazz, soul, experimental, and roots music with Charles’ unique style and commitment to exploration. Atlanta-native Zacchae’us Paul’s original music takes inspiration from Marvin Gaye, and The Black Panther Party, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

    To close out the 2022 season of Get Back!, the program, Ode to the Black Fiddler, will showcase multiple professional string performers of color. These artists include dancer, vocalist, and violinist La Lulu; violinist Lee England Jr.; and immersive sounds by DJ Sunny Cheeba.

    One of the major highlights of producing these outdoor concerts with St. Ann’s Warehouse has been observing how free access to the arts naturally creates diverse spaces for different communities to come together—especially youth—and find sparks of joy, express themselves, and be present.

    – Curator Khadijat Oseni

    Be sure to check out the concert series as you wrap up the summer! More information about the most up-to-date schedule and inclement weather announcements can be found on the St. Ann’s Warehouse website, here.

  • Don’t Miss These Free Summer Concerts in Albany County

    In case you have yet to get your live-music fix this summer, Albany County offers ample opportunities for live music and entertainment for the rest of the summer season.

    Town of Colonie albany County

    In addition to the region’s highly anticipated Alive at 5 concert series, and the incredible Empire State Plaza events here is a list of some fantastic talents coming to the area in the upcoming weeks. Highlights include a Motown Tribute from Garland Nelson’s Reflection, Get Up Jack, Doc Benson Band, Berkstar, and many more.

    Albany County offers endless opportunities for some summertime entertainment, from local up-and-coming artists to fan-favorite bands and musicians. There is something for everyone this summer in Albany to check out and enjoy. For a full list of concerts in the Albany area, see below.

    Concerts at the Crossings – The Crossings of Colonie

    July 7: New York Players 

    July 14: The Georgie Wonders Orchestra 

    July 21: Josh Casano 

    July 28: The Lustre Kings 

    Aug. 4: In The Valley 

    Aug. 11: Garland Nelson’s Reflection: Motown Tribute 

    Aug. 18: Big Sky Country 

    Aug. 25: Body and Soul 

    Sept. 1: Sirsy 

    Jamming at the GPAC – Guilderland Performing Arts Center, Tawasentha Park

    June 23: Guilderland Town Band Concert

    June 30: The Kyle Bourgault Band Concert 

    July 7: The Lustre Kings 

    July 14: Guilderland Town Band Concert 

    July 21: Becca Frame and the Tall Boys 

    July 28: Get Up Jack

    Aug. 4: Guilderland Town Band Concert 

    Aug. 11: Overture Band Concert 

    Aug. 18: An Evening with Rick Bedrosian

    Niskayuna Summer Concert Series – Niskayuna Town Hall

    June 9: Niskayuna Middle School Jazz Ensemble and Stage Band

    June 16: ABP 

    June 21: Doc Benson Band

    June 30: Qunitocracy

    July 7: The Carla Page Show Band 

    July 14: The All Paul Show

    July 21: Loose Change

    July 28: Joe’s Boys

    Aug. 4: Dadtet 

    Aug. 11: Band of Gold

    Thursdays in the Park – Elm Avenue Park, Bethlehem

    June 16: Heard

    June 23: Zucchini Brothers 

    June 30: The Rumble Kings

    July 7: Ron Cain’s “Captain HurriCain’s Underwater Adventure Magic Show” 

    July 14: Doc Benson Band

    July 21: Out of the Box

    July 28: Dave Engel’s “Captain Nemo’s Adventure Academy” 

    Aug. 4: Diane Edgecomb presents “Trail Mix” 

    Aug. 11: Playin’ with Fire

    Aug. 18: The Traveling Lantern Theater Company presents “Camp Ocean”

    Tuesday Nights in the Park – Cook Park, Colonie

    June 14: Lustre Kings

    June 21: Joe’s Boys

    June 28: Electric City Horns

    July 5: Jukebox Rebellion

    July 12: Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys

    July 19: TS Ensemble

    July 26: New York Players

    Aug. 2: Triskele

    Aug. 9: The Pine Boys

    Aug. 16: Dyer Switch

    Aug. 23; Get Up Jack

    Aug. 30: Skeeter Creek

    Cohoes Rock the Block – Canal Square

    June 16: The Refrigerators

    June 23: Big Sky Country 

    June 30: Tusk (Fleetwood Mac)

    July 7: That 80s Band

    July 14: Aquanett

    July 21: Skeeter Creek 

    July 28: Hammer of the Gods (Led Zeppelin) 

    Aug. 4: Berkstar

  • Open Sky Arts Festival Returns in Lake Placid this August

    Open Sky Arts Festival returns for its second year at The Lake Placid Center for the Arts with a series of outdoor concerts running from August 11 to 14.

    Open Sky Arts Festival

    This year’s festival is a celebration with eight musical acts ready to bring audiences the best entertainment. Over the course of four days, attendees can enjoy the beautiful Lake Placid atmosphere, live music, food, and more.

    Open Sky Arts Festival brings a great lineup to its audiences this year – including various genres such as bluegrass, rock, pop, blues, and even a performance specifically intended for families. Just recently added to the lineup, The Hillbenders will kick off the festival on August 11 at 8:00 pm with tickets starting at $15.

    Open Sky Arts Festival
    The Hillbenders

    On Friday, August 12 at 7:00 pm, grammy-nominated artists Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins will take the stage. The two acts are known for their ‘90s hits such as “I Don’t Want to Wait” (Cole) and “As I Lay Me Down” (Hawkins).

    Saturday, August 13 brings four acts to The Lake Placid Center for the Arts. The lineup includes the family show The Secret Agency, The Larry Stephenson Band, Emmylou Harris, and finally The Spin Doctors at 8:00 pm. On August 14, Martin Sexton will close out the festival beginning at 2:00 pm.

    Emmylou Harris Photo Credit: Kat Villacorta

    Situated right in the historic Olympic village of Lake Placid, the LPCA provides programming, performances, exhibitions, and educational opportunities for all visitors and residents of the area to enjoy. The LPCA was founded in 1972 and continues to this day to enrich, inspire, entertain, and educate the greater community. 

    Festivalgoers can purchase passes or individual tickets to the performances. Individual tickets range, starting from $15 to $75 and passes are $200 or $175 for LPCA members. For tickets and more information, visit the LPCA website, here.

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