Throughout Schenectady County this summer, you’ll find free music series in towns big and small. Whether at Schenectady’s Central Park, Scotia’s Freedom Park or Glenville’s Park at Indian Meadows, the county offers multiple chances to see some great live music throughout the rest of the season.
Schenectady’s Central Park also continues their summer concert series until August 27. After an impressive lineup of Steel Pulse, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, and Sammy Miller & The Congregation, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra will perform on July 31. Other performances, such as the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Steep Canyon Rangers, are set to perform later in August.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Residents and visitors to the county can also stop by Scotia’s Freedom Park for more fantastic performances. The Refrigerators, a popular party-rock band, are set to perform on July 27. Other great talents contributing to the summer lineup include Quintocracy, SIRSY, Heard, and many more.
Come out to any of these concert series above and enjoy some great summer events!
The lineup for the Freedom Park 2022 Summer Concert Series in Scotia has been announced, with the series beginning on June 18 and running through August 28.
We are so excited for another great summer at the park. Each year as we put together our lineup, I am amazed at the talent we have in our area. Our foundation focuses on local musicians, as well as local businesses, and we are truly proud of that effort.
Cathy Gatta, Freedom Park Foundation Board President and Entertainment Director
Concerts are set for every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, with shows taking place rain or shine. Most shows start at 7 p.m. at the amphitheater located on Schonowee Avenue across from Collins Park.
As we do each year, we have a great season of rock, country, jazz, classical and more. But we couldn’t do it without our fabulous local businesses who support us each year, Jumpin’ Jack’s who is our Season Sponsor once again, and our media sponsors. Plus our 100% volunteer Board of Directors who donate their time and talents to make Freedom Park such a wonderful experience.
Cathy Gatta, Freedom Park Foundation Board President and Entertainment Director
Freedom Park Scotia will open it’s 2022 Summer Concert Series with a High School Rock Showcase on Saturday, June 18th with a variety of rock bands from Scotia-Glenville High School, and headliner Screaming Orphans on Wednesday, June 22nd. The River, a classic rock band, will perform on Friday, July 1st before Jumpin’ Jack’s annual fireworks display.
Attendees are encouraged to bring low chairs or a blanket to use at the outdoor amphitheater. A dance floor is located just below the stage for those looking to get down. Parking is available in Collins Park on with ADA complaint parking on the corner of Schonowee Avenue and Kiwanis Way. Concert-goers are asked to not park in the Jumpin’ Jack’s parking lot.
Freedom Park Scotia Summer 2022 Concerts
June 18: High School Rock Showcase, featuring a variety of rock bands from Scotia-Glenville High School. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. June 22: Screaming Orphans, a Celtic rock/pop band. June 25: The Rhythm Pilots, a dance party band. June 26: Music Company Orchestra, a classical music orchestra. June 29: WailOn, a tribute to Waylon Jennings and classic country. July 1: Up the River, a classic rock/jam band. The concert starts at 8 p.m. after the waterski show at 7 p.m. Fireworks at dark. July 2: Seeing Double, a college rock band. July 6: Get Up Jack, featuring Capital District Youth Pipe Band. July 9: Alan Payette & Wolfgang, a rock band. July 10: Sten & Maria Z Ensemble, a world music ensemble. July 13: Joey Thomas Big Band July 16: Mia Scirocco Trio, a pop/jazz standards trio. July 17: Watch Reggie Run, a children’s music band. July 20: Skeeter Creek, a country band. July 23: Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys, a bluegrass band. July 24: Dyer Switch Band, a bluegrass band. July 27: The Refrigerators, a party rock band. July 30: Nisky Dixie Cats, a Dixieland band. July 31: SUNY Schenectady Jazz Faculty Combo August 3: New York Players, a party rock band. August 6: The Brass Machine, a funk brass band. August 7: Quintocracy, a classical band. August 10: Grand Central Station, a party rock band. August 13: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra August 14: Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues August 17: Lustre Kings, a rockabilly band. August 20: Big Fez & the Surfmatics August 21: The Legendary Characters, a 60s and 70s band. August 24: SIRSY, an alternative rock band. August 27: Shokazoba, a funk band. August 28: Heard, a world music band.
