The Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY will host an exciting celebration tribute of The Great American Songbook Aug. 23-24. The festival will include six performances across the two days of beloved music, taking place on Center St. in Lewiston.
Coming to Lewiston for the upcoming festival is a group of extremely talented musicians, whose work excels in the jazz community.
On Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 PM, Pete Malinverni and his trio will open the festival. The performance will then be followed by Pete Malinverni, Peter Bernstein, and Anaïs Reno performing a selection of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. The first night of the Northwest Jazz Festival brings a unique collaboration from three significant artists.
The next day, Saturday, Aug. 24, festivities get an earlier start. At 2:15 PM, attendees will witness Elliot Sneider perform the music of George and Ira Gershwin. This delightful start to the day will excite the audience, preparing them for the extraordinary shows ahead of them. Throughout the rest of the day, the Jazz at the Ballroom organization will present three shows with different American Songbook themes.
Starting at 4 PM, Adrian Cunningham, Wyatt Michael, and the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio will present “Get Out of Town.” This show will feature songs like “Route 66” and “Stars Fell On Alabama,” giving attendees a musical tour of the country.
At 6 PM, Champian Fulton along with Olivia Chindamo, and Vanessa Perea will pay homage to the women who paved their way from big bands to becoming household names. “Flying High” features the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Billie Holiday, Rosemary Clooney, and many more.
Lastly, at 8:30 PM “Accentuate the Positive” to close the night out and end the enchanting weekend of music. Led by pianist, Konrad Paszkudzki, the performance will include uplifting songs from back in the day such as. Joined by the full Jazz at the Ballroom ensemble, the festival will undoubtedly end on a high note.
To reserve a seat for the Northwest Jazz Festival, visit lewistonjazz.com.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced their partnership with Canadian classical music festival, The Festival de Lanaudière, for their mentorship program.
From July 25 to Aug 4, the mentorship program will travel with six talented Canadian musicians to Quebec and SPAC. The program pushes the musicians’ careers forward by allowing them to forge relationships with other musicians, conductors and teachers. These six young artists will spend the first six days of the program in Joliette, Quebec and for the first time in the program’s history, the last four days will be with The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC.
The Philadelphia Orchestra has a longstanding summer residency at SPAC and this year, their SPAC performances include 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue on Aug 1, an Evening with John Legend on Aug 7 and a performance with Yo-Yo Ma on Aug 16.
The entire Festival de Lanaudière goes from July 6 and ends with the mentorship program on Aug 4. The festival was founded in 1978 and the famous Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay was constructed in 1988. Most of the performances take place outside in the Amphitheatre, but for some performances the festival moves to offsite venues like the ornate churches of Quebec as well as distilleries and cultural centers.
SPAC is also known for its beautiful open amphitheater where the Philadelphia orchestra shares the stage with other prestigious arts companies like New York City Ballet and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The town of Saratoga Springs is surrounded by hiking trails and geysers, drawing in summer tourists and music fans alike.
To find more information about The Festival de Lanaudière, you can visit their website here.
THE 2024 MENTEES
· Mehdi Ghazi, pianist
· Frédéric-Alexandre Michaud, conductor, violinist and radio cultural commentator
· Elizabeth Polese, soprano
· Antoine Rivard-Landry, pianist
· Catherine St-Arnaud, soprano
· Gabriel Trottier, solo, chamber and orchestral horn player
Returning for its third annual year, the 1980s rock and roll tribute festival, Rock the Lake, is back in Lake George for another three days of live music, entertainment, drinks and fun. The festival will feature over a dozen performers hitting the stage between August 9-11 in Charles R. Wood Park.
With 2024 marking Rock the Lake’s third straight year, the festival is becoming one of the state’s premier 1980s rock and roll tribute experiences. This year’s tribute bands cover all the classics, from AC/DC to The Eagles to Tom Petty.
Rock the Lake’s first year brought in over 800 attendees, and last year’s pulled in more than 1100. Organizers are projecting this year’s festival to double or even triple these numbers.
The festival will be held at The Festival Commons in Charles R. Wood Park, right next to Lake George. Alongside the live music, food and drink vendors will be available around the park.
Friday’s lineup will focus on local talent like Pink Floyd tribute band Run Rabbit Run and KISS tribute band Kisstory. Saturday will bring in more nationally touring acts like TRIXTER, Anthony Corder, the voice of TORA TORA, and Ted Poley, the lead singer of DANGER DANGER. Sunday’s lineup will return to more local artists, like Harmony Rocks, South Bound Renegade, and Across the Pond.
A tent will be onsite with tables and chairs for everyone’s use, which might come in handy in the case of rain. The event is rain or shine.
A large VIP tent will also be available for VIP ticket holders only, with tables and chairs, access to a private bar for quick drinks, and front-of-stage access, along with a meet and greet with the bands. Saturdayâs VIP tent will host Anthony Corder, the voice of Tora Tora, and acoustic solo performances between sets.
Tickets to Rock the Lake can be purchased here. For information on more events at The Festival Commons, visit here. See below for the event graphic and a full written lineup.
Full Festival Lineup
August 9:
Monsters of Rock
Kisstory – KISS Tribute
Run Rabbit Run – The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute
August 10:
TRIXTER
DESPERADO’S – Tribute the The Eagles
Broken Hearted – Tom Petty Tribute
Bad Marriage
Ted Poley (Lead Singer of DANGER DANGER)
Back in Black – The True AC/DC Experience
August 11:
Harmony Rocks – Rock and Country Rock
South Bound Renegade
Across the Pond – Tribute to The Beatles and Rolling Stones
The Canandaigua Business Improvement District has announced the 2024 Art and Music Festival, celebrating local musicians, artists, and businesses throughout the city.
The festival begins on Friday, July 19 at noon and goes through the weekend, ending on Sunday July 21. From 12 pm-7 pm on Friday and 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, Historic Downtown Canandaigua will feature over 150 restaurants, artists, and musicians.
For 34 years, the historic sidewalks of Downtown Main Street have hosted the Art and Music Festival, aimed to celebrate the works of artists belonging to several mediums. Although its start was small and featured a few artists scattered around the region, the festival has grown into a mounting success in the last three decades. Now in its 35th year, Downtown Main Street is home to over 150 artists and musicians and includes activities, classes, demonstrations, and raffles.
After an extensive jury process, artists are selected to display their works throughout the entirety of the festival. Each year, new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, fiber, glass, photography, and gourmet foods, showcase and sell their creations at booths. Art students at local schools join in on the fun, too, showing off their coursework for all to see.
Musical acts at the festival will take place for the entire weekend on the Maxion Stage at Commons Park. The concerts start at noon every day. This year, the Art and Music Festival features select musical acts from all genres, including Bluegrass, Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, and singer-songwriter Acoustic performers from all over Upstate New York. Returning performers and newcomers alike, the musicians performing at the Art and Music Festival will be bringing their best for the entire weekend.
Throughout the entirety of the festival, a wide range of activities are available in Historic Downtown. Activities include a musical petting zoo, an interactive experience complete with instruments to explore. Demonstrations of pottery making, candle creation, and glass flameworking are readily available. Lastly, the Golden Palette Studio Trail includes special events and access to original art, crafts, classes, services, and unique gift items.
For more information, visit the city’s website, linked here.
After an incredibly successful debut, making their way back to the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY, is the highly anticipated DromFest.
Hosted by Kingston-based micro-indie record label Dromedary Records, DromFest celebrates Dromedary artists, DJs, and some of indie rock’s biggest names, including The Figgs, King Missle, and Aeon Station. From August 30 to September 1, join Dromedary Records in Catskill for this year’s rendition of DromFest.
Initially conceived in 2023 as a party to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dromedary Records, DromFest reached smashing success that inspired the label to make it an annual event. “The weekend was so much fun for the bands and attendees alike, that there was demand to do another,” explained Dromedary founder Al Crisafulli. “So we’re all going to get together in the Catskills and have a big, weekend-long party, hopefully feel like kids again, and celebrate this amazing community of artists we’re so proud to be a part of.”
However, this year, DromFest plans on making history. This festival sees the return of Cell, a New York-based indie rock band that played a major role in the emergence of alternative and indie rock onto the music scene of 1990. The band unfortunately disbanded in 1995 and has not played a show since, until now, that is. For the first time in almost three decades, Cell will not only be performing, but co-headlining the closing show with Aeon Station on Sunday, September 1.
Performing alongside Cell are several Dromedary artists, including Cathedral Ceilings, Karyn Kuhl, Dew Claw, Overheard, Sleepyhead, and Matt Hunter & the Dusty Fates. The entire festival will be emceed by comedian and musician Doug Stoley, known for his work on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Manhattan. “It’s a great lineup,” says Crisafulli, “an excellent blend of indie rock royalty, great bands that haven’t played together in years, and newer bands that wear their 90s indie rock influences on their sleeve.”
Admission for Friday night’s events will be $25, and Saturday/Sunday passes will be $80, with VIP passes that include a new Sleepyhead 7″, bonus sampler CD, and a donation to a local food bank priced at $100. Passes go on sale at 12 pm Friday, June 14 at noon and are available HERE.
DromFest 2024 Lineup
August 30 – 7pm-midnight The Figgs, Chris Brokaw Rock Band, The Royal Arctic Institute
August 31 – 12pm-midnight King Missile (Dog Fly Religion), Scrawl, Antietam, Thalia Zedek Band, Poem Rocket, Moviola, Karyn Kuhl & the Gang, Dew-Claw (Stephen Hunking (Hypnolovewheel) w/Chris Xefos, Dave Rick & Dave Ramirez (King Missile, Bongwater, et al), DJ sets
Readings by Bela Koe-Krompecher, John S. Hall, Karen Schoemer
Sept 1 – 12pm-midnight Aeon Station (3/4 of The Wrens w/Tom Beaujour and Lysa Withay), Cell, Cathedral Ceilings, Sleepyhead, Tuscadero, Human Hearts (Franklin Bruno & friends), Matt Hunter & the Dusty Fates, DJ sets
Farming Man Fest, in Altamont, NY, organized by Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery (ILFCB), is marking its 10th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the event is expanding into a full weekend of festivities.
The festival will include more than 25 breweries, including ILF’s own beer and hard cider, two distilleries, five bands, and over a dozen vendors on Saturday, July 20 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 21 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., respectively.
This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of New York’s vibrant brewing industry, offering enthusiasts and newcomers alike an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich flavors and innovative craftsmanship that define the state’s beer scene.
Beginning in 2014, the Farming Man Fest was originally just for brewers, under the name “Bottle Share.” It was more of a networking event for maltsters, brewers, and hop growers.
When the festival first went public in 2018, attendance started at around 150. Just the next year, the attendance more than doubled. After a short hiatus in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, Farming Man Fest came back strong in 2022 and continues to grow.
This milestone 10th-anniversary edition will feature exclusive brews, collaborative creations, and limited-edition releases that showcase the diversity and ingenuity of New York’s brewing community. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet the masterminds behind their favorite beers and enjoy live music and local food vendors in a beautiful farm setting.
Also new this year, Farming Man Fest will be held in ILFCB’s Pizza Garden and event space, The Clear Mountain Room, overlooking a breathtaking view of the Helderberg Escarpment.
“We are so excited for our annual commemorative beer, Farming Man: The Beer 2024,” said Scott Veltman, ILFCB Head Brewer. “In all honesty, the taste is just wow. Such a delicious beer. It’s a hoppy, wheated pilsner made with NYS malt and hopped with NYS Vista, and another hop variety referred to as HRC-003. It’s a refreshing yet hoppy lager with notes of peach, mango, melon and green tea. It’s the perfect easy-drinking beer to taste while socializing in summer—and therefore perfect for Farming Man Fest.”
Musical guests include TV Doctors, Sydney Worthley, The Sugar Hold, Super 400 and Wild Adriatic. Ian “Ritz” Carlton will be the event’s emcee and introduce the bands. Jeff Mo’rad from WEQX will broadcast his Jam ‘n Toast radio show live from the Pizza Garden on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Breweries who have already signed on to be at the festival include Artisanal Beer Works, Bolton Landing Brewing, Bound By Fate Brewery, Ommegang, Brooklyn Cider House, Brown’s Brewing, Chatham Brewing, Common Roots, Community Beer Works, Druthers Brewing, Fidens, Gentle Giant Brewing Co, Great Flats Brewing, Paradox Brewery, Real McCoy, Rip Van Winkle Brewery, Seven Points Brewery, SingleCut Beersmiths, The Brewery at the CIA, The Warbler, Unified Beerworks, Upper Depot, Wayward Lane, Whitman Brewing, and Wolf Hollow Brewing. Albany Distilling Company and Cooperstown Distillery will also be on site. A sampling of the vendors expected for the event are Beverwyck Cheesecake, Sweet Treat Cotton Candy, The Ornate Fox and Meadowdale Winery.
Food will be available from DeFazio’s Pizza in the Pizza Garden, who will also bring a food truck serving an array of delicious eats. The Tasting Room and Farm Store will be open for normal hours so patrons can grab a taste of those famous cider doughnuts.
Indian Ladder Farms will also host their aptly named Farming Moon Hike (usually referred to as their Full Moon Hike). Check-in for the hike will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Pizza Garden. The hike will begin at 7:30 p.m. and explore the Buck Moon, named by the Farmer’s Almanac because July is the time when the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full growth mode. The hike will return to the Pizza Garden at 9:00 p.m. Tickets for the hike are available here.
Overnight camping will also be available. There are 20 camping passes offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a limit of 4 people per car. Passes are $30 each and are available here. Camping is available on Saturday night only.
A change from years past is that admission is free, with tasting passes available for $25, which provides patrons with (8) 4 ounce samples from the various breweries on site. Each food vendor will charge separately for their goods.
Families are invited to attend as well. There will be areas for water play in “Water World” and plenty of space for lawn games and picnicking.
For more information about Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery, visit here.
The 2024 Chenango Blues Festival lineup, on Aug. 16 and 17, features the Devon Allman Project wsg JD Simo, Jimmy Hall, Ghalia Volt, and more at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.
The Chenango Blues Fest is a family-friendly event run by an all-volunteer staff. Their motto is “by fans, for fans.” The Chenango Blues Fest is the 2016 recipient of The Blues Foundations Keeping the Blues Alive award as well as a two-time recipient of the Russell J. Perlman Award for the most outstanding project to apply for an NYS Decentralization grant, which is administered by the Chenango Arts Fund.
The Devon Allman Project is a six-piece world-class band that has previously toured almost 20 countries. The band is led by Devon Allman, son of The Allman Brothers guitarist Gregg Allman. The band is known for gracefully blending genres and jam in the same way that the Allman family is known for.
Other performers include Paul Thorn – a bluesy, rocking, and thoroughly Southern American who speaks universal truths; Bywater Call, a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, a roots rock band from Toronto, Canada; Sue Fole, a virtual triple threat as a lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter; award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya; and more.
Camping has become a very popular way to enjoy the festival and the ranks of people setting up tents or bringing in RVs grows every year. This year the fairgrounds is planning to install more RV hookups to try and keep up with demand. Those bringing tents have a nice area under the trees (and some even under cover!) and there is a shower building on site. The stages are right on the grounds so it’s a great way to enjoy the festivities.
The festival also has a nice variety of food and craft vendors to go along with the music and on Saturday there is a children’s craft tent for the younger fans. With the Thursday and Friday shows being free all you need to do is buy a ticket for Saturday to enjoy award winning blues all weekend long for this great family friendly event.
Tickets for the 2024 Chenango Blues Festival are on sale now.
11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. – Benny Turner with the Tommy Z Band 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. – Chris O’Leary 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Sue Foley 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. – Ruthie Foster 7:40 – 9:00 p.m. – Devon Allman Project wsg JD Simo, Jimmy Hall, and Ghalia Volt
Saturday, August 19
Tent Stage
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Tinsley Ellis 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. – John Gros Band 6:30 – 7:40 p.m. – Robert Finley 9:00 – 10:15 p.m. – Coco Montoya
Coming back for its second season, SummerFest will bring local EDM and House music to The Finish Line Bar and Grill in Brewerton on August 3. The one-day event held just north of Syracuse, will have a variety of energetic DJ sets.
Saturday, August 3 in Brewerton, NY, will be filled with a lot of EDM music and dancing. The event, presented by Kandi God Enterprises and Neon Grove Studios, will showcase 18 performances made up of House music with a Dubstep and bass set. DJs will play throughout the day across two stages, one indoor and one outdoor, so attendees are sure to get the full experience. Accompanying the music is amazing production value with impressive sound systems by C.A Sound and LED visuals by ZPL Lighting.
The Indoor stage will have sets from 3:30 PM-1:30 AM, and the Outdoor sets will go from 4 PM-12:30 AM. Each set will be an hour long, with plenty of time to see as many sets as possible. Along with the DJ sets, attendees can also indulge in Vendor Village. Local artists will have offerings ranging from handmade products to festival necessities.
Other forms of entertainment are live painting and lawn games. Artist Jason Vincent will create a painting in front of a live audience. There will also be lawn games throughout the venue for ravers to enjoy during and in between sets. SummerFest is sure to bring EDM fans together in Brewerton for one electrifying day of electronic music and art from all over the state.
SummerFest Indoor Stage
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM- Evan Hughes
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM- Kittie C – B2B – Da Rex
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM- Derrick – J
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM- Izzy
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM- Lenny Mvdhitz
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM- Nesra [DnB Set]
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM- 1DRFL
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM- Dose The Alien – B2B – Tyme The Traveler
11:30 PM – 12:30 AM- Dezz – B2B – TheKandiGod
12:30 AM – 1:30 AM- OH KANE
SummerFestOutdoor Stage
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM- D A V E O
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM- Ben Coscia
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM- Oli Oh!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM- Rayner
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM- Dezz [Dubstep Set]
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM- TheKandiGod
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM- Mack Bango
11:30 PM – 12:30 AM- Chris Allen
Early Bird tickets are $15 +fees and end July 9, Tier 1 Tickets are $20 +fees, starting July 9 and ending July 27, Tier 2 Tickets are $25 +fees, starting July 27 and ending August 4 at 12:00AM. Tickets for the EDM SummerFest can be found here.
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival has announced that it will return to Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George for three nights over Labor Day weekend. Scheduled for Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, the event will feature several of the premier touring bands currently on the festival circuit.
Photo by Frankie Cavone/Mirth Films via Adirondack Independence Music Festival Facebook
This yearâs festival will feature headliners moe., who will once again be performing four sets over two nights, as well as newcomers Melvin Seals & JGB (two sets). Also performing this year over the three days are: Yonder Mountain String Band, Mihali (Live Band), Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime, Pink Talking Fish, Spafford, lespecial, Daniel Donatoâs Cosmic Country, Moon Hooch, RAQ, Cool Cool Cool, Lucid, Wild Adriatic, Hayley Jane Band, Bellaâs Bartok, Yam Yam, Kendal Street Company, Strange Machines, The Frank White Experience: A Live Tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., Crooked Coast and One Time Weekend.
In addition to lots of great music, the festival will also feature a variety of food and craft vendors, as well as a great view of the Lake George fireworks on Saturday evening.
General Admission Weekend (3-day) tickets are on sale now. There is also a special VIP option available, which includes admission to all three days of the festival, a meal each night, free snacks, heavily discounted adult beverages, $2 water and soft drinks, a private viewing area, access to a VIP tent (with tables, chairs and a private bar), and access to VIP bathrooms.
Music at the festival will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and run continuously across two side-by-side stages until 11 p.m. each night. The event is open to attendees of all ages, and children 12 and under are free (general admission).
For tickets and more information, visit the festival website. See below for the official flyer and a full written festival lineup.
Full Festival Lineup for Adirondack Independence Music Festival 2024
moe.
Melvin Seals & JGB
Yonder Mountain String Band
Mihali
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime
Pink Talking Fish
Spafford
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
Lespecial
Moon Hooch
Cool Cool Cool
Raq
Lucid
Wild Adriatic
Hayley Jane Band
Bella’s Bartok
Yam Yam
Kendall Street Company
Strange Machines
The Frank White Experience: A Tribute to Notorious B.I.G.
On the weekend of Oct. 4-6, Hudson Hall at the Hudson Opera House will hold the 2024 Hudson Jazz Festival for fans of all ages. Ekep Nkwelle, Riley Mulherkar, and the Ethan Iverson Trio will each headline a night of the festival respectively. With the event being held in October for the first time, the festival will succeed a Community Day on Sept. 28.
Top (left to right): Ekep Nkwelle, Ethan Iverson Bottom (left to right): Riley Mulherkar, Melanie Charles
Hudson Jazz Lineup
A selection of renowned jazz musicians with diverse backgrounds will take the stage in the historic town of Hudson for crowds of jazz fans every night at 7 PM. Starting on Oct. 4, the first mainstage performance will be Ekep Nkwelle, with her renditions of Ella Fitzgerald tunes. The Cameroonian-American vocalist has significantly exhibited her talents at Julliard, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Her performance at the Hudson Jazz Festival will be the perfect way to kick off the weekend of Jazz.
The next day, on Oct. 5, the Riley Mulherkar Quartet will headline the mainstage with a versatile performance. The set will feature Riley Mulherkar on trumpet and Chris Pattishall on piano, with bass and drums to be announced later. The quartet’s music presents classic jazz while bordering on more contemporary sounds. Especially with songs labeled “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” by NPR Music, the performance will definitely be a special one.
To close out the Hudson Jazz Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 the Ethan Iverson Trio will undoubtedly close out the festival with an enamoring performance. Made up of Ethan Iverson on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gerald Cleaver on drums, the group will give a multi-faceted performance. With a dynamic layering of jazz and classical music, the trio’s performance will appeal to attendees regardless of taste.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase not just some of the most exciting jazz artists of today, but the unique beauty of our region during the spectacular fall season and the unique community that embraces it.
Tambra Dillon, Hudson Hall executive director
More From Hudson
For fans who want to experience more of what Hudson Hall has to offer, the Hudson Jazz Festival Community Day will take place ahead of the festival. On Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-6 PM, jazz fans can experience different activities and musical performances. At 2 PM at City Hall Place, there will be a drum circle with Kuumba Dance & Drum as well as a Barbeque for attendees.
The main event will take place at 3 PM with the Make Jazz Trill Again Mega Jam. Additionally, the improvised jam will feature Melanie Charles on vocals and flute, with Yunie Mojica on vocals and sax, Zacchae’us Paul on keys and key bass, Jerome Jennings on drums, Malik Kiyoshi McLaurine on upright, and E Bass and DJ OOOChild on the turntables. This performance will exemplify the pride of jazz musicians and the love the artists and fans have for the genre. This particularly energetic show with talented musicians is an exciting treat ahead of the festival.
Melanie Charles is an artist that “takes us on a journey that embodies the soul of jazz” (NPR) and a central figure in a vibrant musical community made up of loving, talented, and innovative musicians, poets, DJs, and artists. The festival weekend that follows features three charismatic headliners with wide-ranging musical influences whose virtuosity has earned them acclaim from audiences across the globe.
Cat Henry, festival curator
The last event starts at 4:30 PM with an exhibition opening reception with the artist who is currently unannounced.
For tickets, reservation information, and upcoming announcements visit hudsonhall.org.
