Music lovers and foodies across Central New York experience a combination of dinner and music performances throughout the upcoming summer months, courtesy of CNY Jazz, presenter of the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series in Syracuse.
CNY Jazz Central is Upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools. Each year, the organization presents more than 150 events, from festivals to theater concerts, to a total annual audience of 50,000.
A diverse lineup of groups playing a wide variety of styles will perform every Tuesday at Persimmons in the Timber Banks golf and marina community in Baldwinsville and on Wednesdays on the Hannum House lawn next to the historic lakeside Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, two of the region’s most iconic upscale dining destinations.“ These series allow us to provide the region with its only ‘fine dining with fine music’ options for residents and visitors alike, on opposite ends of Central New York, for the entire summer,” said Larry Luttinger, CNY Jazz founder and director. “There are no cover charges, and our CNY Jazz annual donors will get 10% off food and drink as a benefit of their support for our non-profit arts organization.”
Thirteen events are scheduled at Persimmons, taking CNY Jazz Central, upstate New York’s largest year-round provider of jazz and American music in public and in schools, annually presents more than 150 events to a total annual audience of 50,000. They include festivals, concerts, and shows including the Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest and Jazz in the City; the CNY Jazz Cabaret Series, a busy arts-in-education service, shows at downtown’s Jazz Central theater, the SummerJazz Workshop, Interscholastic Jazz Festival, the CNY Jazz Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, the Jazz at Timber Banks and Jazz at the Sherwood dining series, Syracuse Stage Opening Night Cabarets, and other events throughout the extended region, including shows of all kinds at their Jazz Central theater in downtown Syracuse.
At the Sherwood Inn, artists perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the porch of the inn’s Hannum House to outdoor diners on the lawn. A prix fixe menu is offered each week at $55, with reservations required at 315-685-3405. The rain location is inside the inn’s dining room. Fifteen events are scheduled.
The eclectic music lineup features groups from across upstate New York playing a wide variety of styles, centered on cabaret jazz, funk, blues, and Americana, including Cheri Giraud, Chuck Lamb and Peter Mack, Grupo Pagan, The Dave Hanlon Trio, The Ron France Duo, Nancy Kelly, Just Joe, Steve Brown, and Nashville-based Sam & Ivy, as well as other popular groups from across Central New York.
For 44 years, the Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series has been a staple of summer evenings in Lake George. This tradition continues in 2024 with another exciting lineup featuring rising stars, regional favorites, and music legends.
The 2024 series boasts an impressive roster, from the genre-bending virtuosity of Sons of Mystro to the Grammy-nominated Louisiana powerhouse, the Pine Leaf Boys. Acclaimed singer-songwriters like Cassandra Kubinski and Angelina Valente will share the stage alongside legends Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly and Matt Schofield, a British-born blues legend who reshaped the boundaries of the genre.
The Arts Project is also committed to showcasing the best of the 518. It brings The E-Block, Eventually Epic, and Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band to the stage for the first time, alongside regional favorite Big Medicine. All concerts begin at 7 pm at Shepard Park in Lake George, NY. This year’s events begin June 29 and run until August 28. Admission is free.
The Lake George Arts Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and promoting the arts in the Lake George region. Its mission is to provide exposure and income opportunities to professional and emerging artists, as well as quality arts programming for the residents and visitors of the Lake George region. With a rich history of nearly 50 years, the Lake George Arts Project curates an exciting range of cultural events, including renowned programs such as Jazz at the Lake Jazz Festival, the Summer Concert Series, and the year-round Courthouse Gallery Exhibitions.
For more information, visit the Lake George Arts Project website at www.lakegeorgearts.org
The Lake George Arts Project’s 2024 Summer Concert Series Lineup:
Saturday, June 29th: Sons of Mystro (Reggae, R&B, Fusion)
Born in South Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, brothers Malcom and Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system. Together, these brothers are Sons of Mystro. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs and their own creations.
The Sons of Mystro concert is supported by The Audience Building Project, a program of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Governor and New York State Legislature.
Wednesday, July 3rd: Eventually Epic (Rock, Pop, Bollywood)
Eventually Epic is an eclectic rock band that performs songs across diverse musical genres, ranging from classic rock to contemporary pop to (Hindi) Bollywood tunes. Their originals feature simple arrangements, catchy melodies and memorable lyrics, and their live performances exude raw energy and sheer joy.
Wednesday, July 10th: Cassandra Kubinski (Singer-Songwriter)
Billboard-charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski has performed from stadiums to living rooms, from Romania to LA, sharing stages with the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, Anna Nalick and others. Known for her piano-forward, cutting songwriting that takes listeners from deep, vulnerable canyons to snarky, witty corners, to futuristic ambitious highs, her songs have been used in dozens of TV shows and ads.
Wednesday, July 17th: Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun, Zydeco)
Louisiana’s finest, four-time Grammy-Nominated, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Louisiana music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from southwest Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Louisiana music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand.
Wednesday, July 24th: The E-Block (Indie R&B)
The E-Block is a 5-piece indie R&B band based in Upstate New York, blending the acoustic warmth of singer-songwriter music with an ice-cold rhythm section informed by modern R&B. Founded by guitarist Luke Pascarella in 2019, the band has grown to include saxophonist James Soren, keyboardist Devin Tetlak, bassist Daniel Folds, and drummer Leroy “Rudy” Dalton.
Wednesday, July 31st: Big Medicine (Rock, Folk, Country, Blues)
A rocking concoction of rock, folk, country, blues, originals and everything else under the sun! The band is Jeff Walton-Vocals and Guitar, Maggie Doherty-Vocals and Flute, Tim Wechgalear-Vocals, Violin and Mandoli, Rick Bolton-Vocals and Guitar, Pat Perkinson-Bass, and Mike LaMaestro-Drums.
Wednesday, August 7th: Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly (Spirituals, Gospel, Blues)
The Unlawful Assembly reimagines and tributes historic spirituals and hymns which universally inspire, empower and unite. The soundtrack to American black history –old-school spirituals, gospel, blues, and prison work chants intertwine with swamp hollers, shaped-note hymns and Appalachian reels of white homesteader origin.
Wednesday, August 14th: Matt Schofield (Blues)
A multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, and producer, Schofield’s impact as one of the most distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable. Industry and critical acclaim has named him “British Blues Guitarist of the Year,” “British Blues Album of the Year,” and the first guitarist inducted into the “British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.” Additionally, Schofield has been named Mojo Magazine’s “Blues Album of the Year” and Guitar & Bass Magazines “Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time,” alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green.
Wednesday, August 21st: Angelina Valente (Indie Folk)
Angelina Valente is a singer-songwriter from Upstate New York. Her unique blend of indie folk features piano, ukulele, and genuine storytelling influenced by her small town roots and love of nature. She has released one full length album, two EP’s and three singles, and has recorded at the esteemed Village Studios in L.A., as well as the Atlantic Records Studio in New York City.
Wednesday, August 28th: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band (Americana, Indie-Folk)
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band feature “an award-winning songwriter with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling, imagery and a healthy dose of irony, surrounded by a revolving cast of extraordinary musicians.” (Art of the Song)
Genre-disrupting star Jelani Aryeh makes waves with his new complex single “Hang On” which dropped last May 17. The up-and-coming artist headlined The Wild Honey Pie x Stereogum Present: A Pizza Party at Round Top last February and played at the inaugural First River Festival in October 2021.
“Hang On” is accompanied by a visually stunning short film shot by acclaimed photographer Silken Weinberg in Yosemite National Park. “Hang On,” co-written with Jonny Pierce (The Drums) is the final single release off Aryeh’s upcoming sophomore album, The Sweater Club, out everywhere June 14.
Sonically, “Hold On” presents as a clipped, summer-ready feast of alt-pop. Yet, its lyrics dive headfirst into the bewitching early stages of love, particularly the exploration of the relationship between pleasure and pain. The interplay between its uptempo rhythm and trance-like melody further saturates the song with this bittersweet feeling. “Hold On” captures a sentiment where emotional struggle and connection through adversity can lead to a form of cathartic pleasure or deeper understanding.
Jelani Aryeh explains, “This is a sister song to “I’m In Love.” I think it comes from a more sincere place, or maybe honest is the right word. While “I’m In Love” is kind of in a fantasy/heady space, this one is me quite literally wishing I was speaking to this person. It’s talking about the same things but from a more dark and submissive kind of place.”
The previous release that Aryeh references leans heavily into the indie-rock aspects of “Hang On,” but from a more optimistic, idealized standpoint with lyrics like “a fantasy version of us, don’t wake me from this dreaming, just let me hold onto this dream that I have…”. The young artist first broke into the scene with his single “Stella Brown.” However, this distinct emotional perspective is one Aryeh has been drawing from since before 2019 in his debut EP “Helvetica” which includes popular favorites like “Brown” and “Marigold.”
Fans old and new can find this release and links to the upcoming album The Sweater Clubhere.
Starting Friday May 17, live music tavern Twisted Fiddler is hosting 10 Free Friday Night Summer Block Parties at 9 First Street in Troy with outdoor live music, a beer truck and food from the famous Slidin’ Dirty food truck. The Summer Concert Series features top jam and funk artists on weekly “Fiddler Fridays” for 10 Friday nights, May through September, from 7-10 p.m.
Five Friday nights highlights top local music acts while five “Funk Nights” features members of national touring bands. Now in their third year, Funk Nights are held on the last Friday of the month to concur with the downtown-wide Troy Night Out. This year’s artists include some bigger names in the funk/jam scene. “We are continuing to bring live music to downtown Troy and building on the momentum,” said Twisted Fiddler Owner Tim Taney. “This is a great block to have a block party.”
Fiddler Fridays Schedule 7 PM – 10 PM | Gates Open at 6 PM
May 17 – Brian Kane Trio (Country / Southern Rock Night )
Vocalist Brian Kane, a Troy NY Native, takes the stage at the inaugural Fiddler Friday Summer Block Party on First Street.
Joined by Chris Beam on bass, Jeff Prescott on drums, Tony Pellegrino on guitar, and Luke McNamee on sax.
May 31 – Funk Night: Rob Compa (Dopapod ) WSG Mike Oehman (Mihali)
Guitarist Rob Compa of progressive jam band Dopapod takes the Fiddler Fridays stage with special guest saxophonist Mike Oehman of Mihali. They will be joined by Krystal Surgick on vocals, Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) on keys/organ, Justin Henricks (of Wurliday) on guitar, and Colin Jalbert on drums.
June 14 – Chef Dave’s Blues All Stars
Featuring Chef Dave Rozier, who made his name while performing and cooking at the famous Los Angeles Baked Potato restaurant, on harmonica, Rich Ertelt on guitar/vocals, Chris Beam on bass, Chad Ploss on drums, Keith Pray on sax, Ben O’Shea on trombone, and Sonny Speed on keys.
June 28 – Funk Night: New Orleans Legend Glen David Andrews
Glen David Andrews is a vocalist and trombonist that hails from the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. His commanding voice, fierce trombone sound and electric stage presence create a musical experience that never fails to meet the moment.
He takes the Fiddler Fridays Funk Night stage with Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) on keys/organ and Justin Henricks (of Wurliday) on guitar.
July 12 – Super 400 (I Heart Troy NY Rock ’N’ Roll)
Super 400, Troy’s fabled rock trio, known far and wide for telekinetic jams and big love, takes the Fiddler Fridays stage for I Heart Troy NY Night.
Featuring Lori Friday on vocals/bass, Kenny Hohman on vocals/guitar andJoe Daley on drums
July 26 – Funk Night: Tim Palmieri (of Lotus), Zdenek Gubb & Adrian Tramontano (of Twiddle)
Three of the biggest names in the funk / jam scene take the Fiddler Friday Funk Night Stage.
Tim Palmieri (of Lotus) on guitar/vocals, Zdenek Gubb (of Twiddle) on bass, and Adrian Tramontano (of Twiddle) on drums.
Aug. 9 – The Deadbeats (Grateful Dead Tribute )
The Deadbeats have been playing Grateful Dead in NY’s Hudson Valley & Capital District for 31 years.
Aug. 30 – Funk Night: Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan
Funk Fusion Organ driven, hard hittin’, boogaloo rooted funk with a rock ’n’ roll spirit.
Beau Sasser of Kung Fu – Keys & Organ Justin Henricks of Wurliday – Guitar Rob Somerville of Deep Banana Blackout – Sax Bill Carbone of Max Creek – Drums Krystal Surgick – Vocals
Sept. 13 – Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)
The Lustre Kings bring their old time rock ’n’ roll sound to the Fiddler Fridays stage.
Trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and countless others.
Hartswick takes the Fiddler Fridays stage with Beau Sasser of Kung Fu on keys/organ, Justin Henricks of Wurliday on guitar. More musicians TBA
Funk Nights are presented by Beau Sasser (of Kung Fu) and Troy Native Justin Henricks (of Wurliday). The duo of Sasser on keys/organ and Henricks on guitar will back up the headlining musicians on all Funk Nights except July.
Music is Rain or Shine. In the event of rain, the show will be moved inside Twisted Fiddler. Due to limited space, a cover charge may apply.
Sean Lippin unveils a vibrant new single “Run Away” that speaks to the ever-common human sentiment of wanting to escape the dullness of daily life. The Westchester-born singer’s brand of emotional lyrics and upbeat vocals promises to resonate with all in this new track, now available on all streaming platforms.
“Run Away” is a heartfelt exploration of the universal desire to break free of the pressures of modern life and find solace in freedom. Lippin pens lyrics reflecting on the everyday struggles of maintaining sanity in a world driven by constant pressure to perform and succeed. Amidst all that is expected of us, he wonders if we ever still “stop and see the sights” or if the rush of daily life causes us to miss them entirely.
Such lyrics of wondering and questioning build up to an energetic chorus that breaks away from this narrative. Lippin takes the song –and its listener– away from these monotonous routines to a place free of care.
Born and raised in the lower Hudson Valley region, Sean Lippin writes and sings original songs that reflect his environment and unique experiences. Sean seeks to strike a balance between being a city kid and nature lover in his songs, such as “Hazy Day” and his previous release, “Nothing on Our Minds.” Sean engages his audience with backstories from his own life while weaving imagery of nature and values of friendship and family.
Produced by the acclaimed Matt Graff at The Koop Studio, “Run Away” boasts a rich sonic landscape that blends elements of indie, folk, and pop rock into Lippin’s storytelling. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Lippin shares, “‘Run Away’ is about breaking free from the shackles of society and embracing the true essence of who we are. It’s a reminder to follow our hearts and escape reality fearlessly.”
More information about Sean Lippin and his music here.
UPCOMING SHOWS 5/23 – Lucy’s – Pleasantville, NY
6/1 – RiverArts Music Tour – Hastings, NY 6/7 – Argonne Rose Brewery – Mohegan Lake, NY
7/6 – Saratoga Farmers’ Market – Saratoga Springs, NY
On June 28, 2024 at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present The Queens Jazz Orchestra – A Concert for “Tootie” Heath. The event pays tribute to the late jazz luminary, Albert “Tootie” Heath, who passed away last April 3, just shy of 90 years-old.
Albert “Tootie” Heath was the last living Heath Brother, America’s most prominent jazz siblings who were all recipients of the title NEA Jazz Master, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. Tootie was the drummer with drummer of his family band and later with the Modern Jazz Quartet. He performed with some of the most prolific and best-known musicians in jazz, starting with Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. Tootie was the drummer for Nina Simone’s first album, Little Girl Blue, and also played with virtuosos such as J.J. Johnson, Herbie Hancock, Benny Golson, Dexter Gordon, Art Farmer, Cannonball Adderley, Ethan Iverson, and Wes Montgomery.
In 2018, Tootie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Foundation of America for his exceptional musical career and work as an educator. Beyond performing, he dedicated his life to clinics, workshops. For over 30 years, he was an instructor at the Stanford Jazz Workshop summer camps and played at colleges and universities nationwide.
Founded in 2008, Queens Jazz Orchestra (QJO) is a 17-piece orchestra dedicated to preserving the heritage of jazz in Queens and nurturing the next generations of great jazz musicians. It is a project of Flushing Town Hall and was the brainchild of Tootie’s brother, Jimmy Heath, and Flushing Town Hall’s Jazz Producer, Clyde Bullard. Tootie and his brothers performed at the Town Hall several times and will be honored “with him in mind and with love” in the upcoming concert and pre-show event to “share favorite memories of Tootie and his music,” says Bullard.
The QJO will perform at Flushing Town Hall onFriday, June 28 at 8 PM ET. The free, pre-concert reception will be open for concert ticket holders at 7 PM.
For more upcoming events at Flushing Town Hall, visit this website.
Experience live new works from world-renowned composers of today debuting at the Albany Symphony’s 2024 American Music Festival, “Water Music NY: More Voices.”
The event will take place between June 7-9 at the EMPAC concert hall on the RPI campus and locations throughout Troy, NY. “This is the beginning of a three-year project in which we will celebrate and explore the history of New York through the lens of people whose stories have not been told,” writes Music Director David Alan Miller.
Performances will kick off with Dogs of Desire on Friday, June 7. The festival will also celebrate 30 years of the innovative ensemble by Dai Wei, del Pino, Sohn, Bansal and JURAKHAN.
Taking place on June 8 is FLOW, a “Water Music NY: New Voices” commission by Clarice Assad. The suite for piano and orchestra is a musical journey through the symbolic currents of emotions, exploring themes of change, resilience, and the passage of time through the idea of water. All the movements connect seamlessly, each representing a different dynamic ebb and flow of emotions and experiences. Its lively and improvisational character is a celebration of endurance, affirming the idea that even in the face of challenges, the capacity to adapt and emerge stronger exists. The festival will host some of its favorite composers and performers, including Joan Tower, Christopher Theofanidis, and Brandon Patrick George. It will also feature wonderful creators who are new to its stage.
Performances include Jack Frerer’s covers of hits by NY-born songwriters, from Cab Calloway to Grace Jones and Lana Del Rey, not to mention an audience. Following the concert, there will be a late-night lounge event where listeners can enjoy the sultry Brazilian rhythms of father-daughter duo Sérgio and Clarice Assad. Sergio Assad is one of the world’s greatest living classical guitarists. Clarice is a major Brazilian-American composer, much loved by the Albany Symphony audience and community.
The Last of James Fenimore Cooper on Sunday, June 9 is set to close the event at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. Native American composer Brent Michael Davids has composed a witty, satirical quartet about James Fenimore Cooper. Davids. He embraces indigenous themes and subjects in his music, considering Cooper’s ignorance of native culture in “The Last of the Mohicans” in this work for string quartet, featuring members of the Albany Symphony. This event is featured as part of the Sanctuary for Independent Media’s Freedom Festival in collaboration with the American Music Festival.
Summer Soundsystem Series – Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk and Reggae Under The Bridge – returns on June 9, July 7, August 4, and August 31st in Brooklyn and Queens.
The first event at K Bridge Park on June 9 from 2-7 p.m. will feature DJ Puma from Brooklyn’s famed LP International soundsystem, DJ Misbehavior, DJ Anthony, African Violet Roots, Chanter The Timeless Sound, and Carter Van Pelt. The beloved free outdoor series features an array of reggae vinyl specialist DJs from Brooklyn, New York City, and beyond.
WKCR DJ Carter Van Pelt founded the event in June 2010, to play classic reggae at an accessible location (the Coney Island Boardwalk) to a broad audience. “It caught on from the very beginning, and I feel proud of what it’s become and how the community has embraced it, including the support and endorsements of the Brooklyn Arts Council and Queens BP Donovan Richards. Over the last dozen years, there has been a growing interest in Jamaican soundsystem culture globally… Thanks to social media, people know about the event around the world and have travelled from Japan, Australia, Europe, and Jamaica to attend.”
In 2021, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards brought the event to the Rockaway Beach Amphitheater as part of his Queens -Live! series, where it returns again this year on Saturday, August 31st for Labor Day Weekend. “Reggae and Caribbean culture as a whole are integral parts of the Southeast Queens and Rockaway communities. I can’t wait to celebrate these roots when Reggae On The Boardwalk returns to Rockaway Beach this summer for an incredible day of music,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
The events have benefited from the participation of reggae and soundsystem luminaries, including Jamaican producers King Jammy and Jack Scorpio, singers Luciano, Johnny Osbourne, and Carlton Livingston, and emcees Ranking Joe, Sassafrass, Sister Carol, and Screechy Dan, among others. Giants in the soundclash world have been regular participants, including selectors Puma from LP International, Downbeat The Ruler, Federation Sound, and Sir Tommy. The events are also multi-cultural and multi-generational, featuring a core of Jamaican/Caribbean selectors and others passionate about the music culture, both men and women, ranging from teenagers to octogenarians. The large, Jamaican style soundsystem for the events at K Bridge Park are provided by Chanter The Timeless Sound of Brooklyn.
The event series is free to the public and generously supported by community donations from attendees, by the Brooklyn Arts Council, and the Office of the Queens Borough President. For more information, follow @coneyislandreggae on Instagram and “Coney Island Reggae” on Facebook.
Summer Soundsystem Reggae Event Locations, Dates, and Times for 2024:
Reggae Under The Bridge Sunday, June 9, 2-7 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2-7 p.m.
Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk Sunday, August 4, 2-6 p.m. Boardwalk at West 20th Street
Reggae On The Boardwalk – Rockaways Saturday, August 31, 3-7 p.m. Rockaway Beach Amphitheater (East 94th)
In Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park, the Beacon Sloop Club holds its annual volunteer-run Strawberry Festival. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, June 9 from noon to 5 pm.
The beloved Strawberry Festival brings the Beacon community together to protect and conserve the Hudson River. Music on two solar stages, one dedicated to children, entertains festival-goers throughout the day, accompanied by baked goods and desserts made from locally grown strawberries.
The Strawberry Festival’s 2024 music program includes the Beacon High School Student Chorus, Bindlestick Bill, David & Jacob Bernz, Eric Person Quartet, Jonathan Kruk, Judith Tulloch Band, Karen Brooks & Melissa Ortquist, Lydia Adams Davis, Rob May, Mighty Girl, Steve & Shirl Kaplan, Spook Handy, Ubaka Hill Drumsong Orchestra. Additionally, the event hosts free activities for children and families, such as clay modeling and pinch pot making.
The time-honored community tradition goes back decades. Many guests who remember coming as children are now bringing their children to the festival, making it one of Beacon’s most special summer festivals. This year, visitors can enjoy free sails on the replica 19th Century ferry sloop, the Woody Guthrie on the first sailing day of the season.
Kids are invited to visit the Environmental Tent and learn about the Hudson River and the fascinating creatures that live in it, or to stop by the various craft activities that populate the grounds. Festival-goers can choose from an exciting lineup of vendors and artisans, including NGYcraftworks, known for their hardwood products for the kitchen and home.
At the E-Tent, children and adults alike can find information about the ecology of the Hudson River and its extensive watershed. Younger children can enjoy coloring pages of a Hudson River Creature Activity Book, made by the NYS Dept. of Health. Clearwaters Tideline Program Director, Eli Schloss will also speak on boating navigation and basic compass techniques at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
Troy Chromatic Concerts will return for its 127th season at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall this fall. Performances for 2024-2025 feature numerous talents from across the globe, including the Australian Chamber Orchestra with Richard Tognetti. The venue, now a National Historic Landmark in Renneslaer, has been an establishment of New York classical music since 1874 and has hosted performances by world-renowned artists, from Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and Vladimir Horowitz, to the best on today’s music scene, including Boz Scaggs, India Arie, Lake Street Dive, Trey Anastasio, and many more.
Frank Vignola an Tessa Lark
The upcoming lineup includes the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra from Riverside, NY. They will be joined by violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov playing selections from Mozart’s “Violin Concerto.” Following this, 24-year-old violin prodigy Randall Goosby, will perform Mendelssohn and Janáček in his repertoire. Lastly, the acclaimed Steven Isserlis CBE to close out the season with a cello recital set to play Beethoven’s “Cello Sonata No. 2.”
The music hall is offering new subscribers a one-time special price for the season, adding that early subscription commitments go a long way toward supporting the enduring tradition of presenting classical music performances from 1894. Subscription renewals received by June 14, 2024 will guarantee preferred seats from the last season. First-time subscribers enjoy a 32% and can now lock in their favorite seats the entire season for $150. More information on the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and upcoming programs is available at www.troymusichall.org.
To perform “The Ottoman Four Seasons” with violinist Richard Tognetti directing their high octane and brave interpretive style.
November 3rd: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Joined by violin virtuoso Maxim Vengerov performing selections from Mozart’s “Violin Concerto.”
November 23rd: Randall Goosby
24-year-old violin prodigy performs Mendelssohn, Janáček among other pieces, paired with
a string quartet.
February 4th: Steven Isserlis
Acclaimed British cellist will close out the 127th season with a cello recital featuring Canadian pianist Connie Shih performing several cello favorites, including Beethoven’s “Cello Sonata No. 2.”
