Celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary, Colonie, NY, unveiled the lineup for this year’s Tuesday Nights in the Park Concert Series. The free-to-the-public series will run every Tuesday night between now and August 27, with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Park Frank A. Leak Amphitheater.
Colonie, is a town of about 80,000 people nestled at the north end of Albany County. Besides having many beautiful parks, including the Crossings, a 130-acre passive park with miles of biking and walking trails, and numerous historical sights, Colonie is home to the annual Tuesday Nights in the Park Concert Series at the Cook Park Frank A. Leak Amphitheater.
The free concert series captures the attention of locals every year, with performances often bringing in crowds that fill out the on-looking field with an array of multicolored lawn chairs and blankets. This year’s series is particularly special, with it being the 20th anniversary of the first Tuesday Nights in the Park show in 2004.
The 2024 series boasts a lineup of performers that play a wide variety of musical genres, ranging from New Orleans cajun blues to Celtic to soul. From originals in unique genres to classic covers, there’s bound to be something for everyone in this year’s setlist.
Funded entirely through sponsors, benefactors and individual patrons, Tuesday Nights in the Park is a true Colonie community event. In the words of Colonie Village Hall, “During the summer, Tuesday nights in Cook Park are alive with music, laughter, dancing, and community camaraderie.”
Food and refreshments will be sold on-site by Mike’s Hot Dogs, and bathrooms are available in the nearby Cook Pavilion. In the event of rain, shows will be held on the following Wednesday in the same location, weather permitting. For any questions regarding the series, the Colonie Family Recreation Center can be contacted at (518) 218-7782.
The official poster and full written lineup are below.
Tuesday Nights in the Park Full Schedule with Musical Genres
June 25 – Electric City Horns (Rock/Pop/Swing)
July 2 – Lucid Street (Pop, Rock and Beyond)
July 9 – TS Ensemble (Sinatra to Today)
July 16 – Skeeter Creek (Country)
July 23 – Triskele (Celtic)
July 30 – The Accents (Greatest Hits)
August 6 – Capt. Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers (New Orleans Cajun Blues)
August 13 – Soul Session feat. Garland Nelson (Multi-Genre Soul Session)
The Athens Performing Arts Corporation (APAC) has announced its the lineup for its annual Summer Concert Series. The series will feature eight weekly concerts beginning on July 19th. The Summer Concert series will host performances including jazz, funk, and tributes to classic groups.
Athens is a quaint village in the Northern Catskills that is home to a little under 2,000 people. Located at the heart of Greene County, the village is just West of Hudson, and a short 30 minute drive South of Albany. With a history dating back to 1665, the village is home to many historical sites and a rich arts scene.
At the head of the arts scene is APAC, which is dedicated to spreading music to Athens’ residents. For almost two decades, APAC has hosted free yearly concerts in Athens Riverfront Park. As founding member Rick Suranno said “Our main goal from day one was to bring something different and to keep it free. We wanted national touring acts, although we started with all of my friendâs bands for years, we knew what our goal was.”
APAC has achieved that goal, with the Athens Summer Concert Series continuing into 2024. The series will feature eight weeks of Friday concerts lasting from July 19th to September 6th. All concerts will take place in Athens Riverfront Park from 7-9pm.
Sonny Landreth will kick off the Summer concert season with a July 19th performance. Landreth or “Louisiana’s King of Slydeco” has graced the blues world with his slide guitar prowess for over 50 years. Across his 18 solo albums, Landreth has received awards from the Americana Music Association and Blues Music Awards.
Toronto’s Bywater Call will ring in the second week with a July 26th concert. The seven-piece blends southern soul, roots, and blues to create their award-winning sound. The band won the 2024 UK Blues Award for best international artist, with European media hailing singer Meghan Parnell as one of the best voices in blues today. In 2023, the band toured across 10 countries, and shared the stage with legendary guitarist Joe Bonamassa.
August 2nd will feature a tribute to the music of the Dave Matthews Band. This will be followed by an August 9th concert by Vanessa Collier. Collier is an award-winning vocalist and saxophonist. Her music blends jazz, blues, soul, and rock. On top of multiple Blues Awards, legends like Buddy Guy have praised Collier’s musical ability.
British bluesman Matt Schofield will perform at the series’ August 16th concert. Throughout his 30 years of performing, Schofield has become one of the most influential guitarists of his generation. His brand of British Blues, which incorporates jazz and funk elements, has taken him everywhere from Tokyo to Texas. Schofield is a 3x “British Blues Guitarist of the Year” winner, and was ranked in the “Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time” by Guitar & Bass Magazine.
August 23rd will feature a show by Beginnings, the foremost Chicago tribute band. The New York-based seven-piece has performed across the country since their founding in 2002. Beginnings is dedicated to creating the most authentic Chicago experience, bringing accuracy and intensity. An August 30th tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival will follow this concert by Beginnings. APAC has not announced the final concert of the series taking place on September 6th.
Athens Summer Series Schedule
7/19 – Sonny Landreth
7/26 – Bywater Call
8/02 – The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
8/09 – Vanessa Collier
8/16 – Matt Schofield
8/23 – Beginnings
8/30 – Creedence Revived
9/06 – Final Show TBA
Concert-goers can bring lawn chairs to sit on during concerts. Athens Riverfront Park is located at 1 Water Street, Athens, NY. For more information, visit the APAC website here.
The Green Island Gazebo (GIG), in Green Island, NY, located 10 minutes north of Albany, has announced the performance lineup of their annual summer concert series.
All GIG shows will be free to the public and take place every Wednesday between July 10 and August 28 at the scenic Lower Hudson Ave Park.
With a population of roughly 3,000 packed into just a square mile, Green Island is a tight-knit community. 2024 marks the 21st year of GIG’s annual summer concert series, now a staple in the town. The shows have always been held in the quaint Lower Hudson Ave Park waterside gazebo, which is the perfect spot to bring some lawn chairs and relax.
This year’s artists all performed at last year’s GIG summer series, except for Emmy Award-winner and former WNYT News Channel 13 news anchor, Jerry Gretzinger, who will perform a Frank Sinatra tribute show called “Sinatra: The Man. The Myth. The Music.” on July 24.
On top of their annual summer concert series, GIG also hosts the Festival of Trees, which is an annual Christmas tree decoration event, followed by a visit from Santa, who greets the children and sings Christmas carols for them.
All shows will run between 6 and 8 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts will be held under the Collar City Bridge on Hudson Avenue. Visit the GIG Facebook page here.
GIG Concert Lineup and Schedule
July 10 – The Accents
July 17 – Get Up Jack
July 24 – “Sinatra: The Man. The Myth. The Music.” featuring Jerry Gretzinger
If you’re a music connoisseur searching for an entertaining kid-friendly activity this summer, Live Nation Entertainment and Empower Federal Credit Union just announced five exciting new shows in their “Kids in Free” concerts series, spanning across multiple genres—an absolute treat for everyone. The shows will take place in Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse.
The series includes music giants like Santana with Counting Crows; Dan + Shay; Train and REO Speedwagon; Hootie & The Blowfish; and Xscape and SWV – promising an amalgamation of nostalgic and sensational beats to immerse yourself in this summer.
Chris Keller, Chief Marketing Officer at Empower Federal Credit Union, commented, “This program is an example of one of the many reasons why we love being in partnership with the Amphitheater. It gives our community a wonderful place to gather, including our younger audiences. Parents, this is a great time to show your kids the music you love, and kids, this is a great chance to see just how cool your parents really are!”
The concert series permits entry of one child, 12 and under, for free to the lawn with each paid adult ticket. Tickets are limited and are available for purchase here. Child lawn tickets will be available for pickup near the main entrance at the amphitheater.
Kids In Free Shows at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater:
One of the most intimate show venues in all of New York, The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers BBQ in Bouckville, has announced its summer 2024 concert series lineup.
With 2024 marking The Yard Amphitheater’s 10th anniversary, a stop at Ray Brothers BBQ is a must for anybody in Central New York who enjoys authentic BBQ and great live music.
Ray Brothers BBQ opened in Bouckville, in 2014 with a mission to make mouth-watering slow-cooked BBQ to feed the masses. But alongside the restaurant, Colin Ray also completed another mission: to build his very own outdoor music venue.
The same year that the renowned Ray Brother BBQ opened, The Yard Amphitheater opened as well. Located right next to the restaurant, the amphitheater has transformed from a simple stage of plywood screwed to pallets set in the backyard into an annual center of community gatherings.
10 years later, The Yard Amphitheater is thriving more than ever. The amphitheater now has a guest capacity of 1,500 people but still maintains the intimate feel of a smaller venue. Watching a show at The Yard Amphitheater is like being in your own backyard for a concert, only the backyard has a fully stocked outdoor bar, delicious BBQ and nationally touring acts.
This year, Ray Brothers BBQ will be hosting nearly 10 events between June 15 and September 1. This year’s lineup includes music from a variety of artists performing many genres, including country, funk and folk. July 20 will even host an entire rock festival, with six artists playing throughout the single day.
So if you’re in the area, bring some chairs or blankets and stop by Ray Brothers BBQ to catch a show. What’s better than some delicious BBQ, a cold beer and live music?
Yard Amphitheater 2024 Lineup
July 6: Cassidy Lynn with special guest Brian Nelson
July 20: Cows Rock Festival featuring Jason Michael Carroll with special guests The Old Main, Jason Wicks Band, Nina’s Brew, Grit n Grace and Williams Road
July 25: G. Love & Special Sauce with Brett Dennen and Mihali
August 3: Weird Phishes and Hayley Jane Band
August 11: bob. an interpretation of Dylan Featuring Al and Vin of moe., Brian Lauri, Zach Fleitz, Charley Orlando
August 17: Ryan Montbleau with special guest Mike Powell
August 24: Cool Cool Cool with special guest The Laughing Buddha Episodes
September 1: Hop Harvest Smoke Out with Jimkata with special guests Chris Eves and the New Normal and Adam Brooks
This year’s Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo, announced the weekly concert series including artists like Keke Palmer and David Archuleta.
Backyard at Hudson Yards is a larger backyard entertainment program in Hudson Yards, NYC. The festival also includes free yoga, pilates and fitness classes hosted by Alo as well as pickleball tournaments. You can also catch free movies and find food and beverages made by Verona, a Mexican street food inspired restaurant.
The eight-week summer concert series programmed by the Bowery Presents starts on June 19 with country singer, Chayce Beckham and ends on Aug 7 with actress and singer Keke Palmer. The July 24 artists are yet to be announced.
After the concerts 21+ guests can enjoy the featured food and drinks made by local restaurants O’Toole’s Way, Mercado Little Spain, Bronx Brewery in addition to Verona.
All the concerts are free to attend and you can find more information on the Hudson Yards website.
Concert Lineup
June 19 – Chayce Beckham, with opener Thomas Edwards
June 26 – David Archuleta, with opener Jake Brewer
July 3 – Crash Adams, with opener David Alexander
July 10 – Brynn Cartelli, with opener Zia Victoria
The Village of Saranac Lake has announced the artist lineup for the 2024 Music on the Green Summer concert series. The concert series will showcase a vast array of genres, including funk, folk, indie, and bluegrass. This year’s run will begin on July 3rd, and continue weekly until August 14th, with weekly concerts Wednesday 7-9pm.
Music on the Green is an annual tradition for Saranac Lake, bringing the community together to enjoy artists. The village’s mission is to provide its residents with live music that is accessible, both in location and price. Due to this, admission to all Music on the Green concerts is free.
Music on the Green began in 2013, and has since attracted over 68 performing artists to Saranac Lake. In the past, concert-goers have enjoyed performances ranging from alternative rock to swing to folk. The variety in this year’s lineup continues in this tradition of diversity.
The 2024 season kicks off on July 3rd with a concert from local folk band Nubble. The band’s style mixes alternative with folk. As the band says about their music “Sometimes we get a little sad, but mostly we stay pretty happy.” With this emotional range, it is sure to be a captivating show to start the season.
Frankie and the Moonlighters will perform on July 10th. The Saranac Lake-based band specializes in covers of well-known 1950s and 60s hits. Their smooth covers feature vocal harmonies, and rhythms that are sure to get audiences dancing.
Double Axel has captivated audiences for 50 years. This classic North Country band will perform at the July 17th concert. The group will take audiences back in time with decades worth of classic rock.
July 24th will feature a concert by Massachusetts’ Dis-N-Dat Band. The band’s sound is a fusion of Caribbean sounds, incorporating reggae, dancehall, and R&B. The band has toured the US for over 20 years, with its singer Sista Dee also being resident singer of Holland America cruises.
Waiting on Mongo will perform on July 31st with their signature funk stylings. Starting from their home of Asbury Park, NJ, the band has lit up concert venues across the country with their powerful psychedelic funk. With danceable guitar riffs, funky horns, and driving organs, each performance by the band is a groovy journey.
5 Pound Horse
5 Pound Horse will kick off the August portion of the season with a concert on August 7th. The Berkshires-based ensemble has traveled the world absorbing influences into their sound. The band began by playing roots rock, with steel guitar, fiddle, and driving rhythms. Since their travels, the group has incorporated aspects of African music, pop, and jazz, making each one of their performances extremely captivating.
An August 14th set by the Beat Authority will close out Summer Season. The Beat Authority has been a staple of North Country Public Radio since its inception. Led by DJ David Sommerstein, the program broadcasts dance music from around the world, ranging from Cumbia to Afrobeat. This set is sure to get audiences dancing to beats from around the globe.
Music on the Green Schedule
7/3 – Nubble
7/10 – Frankie and the Moonlighters
7/17 – Double Axel
7/24 – Dis-N-Dat
7/31 – Waiting on Mongo
8/7 – 5 Pound Horse
8/14 – Beat Authority
All Concerts take place in Saranac Lake’s Riverside park from 7-9pm. For more information on the summer festival, visit the village website here.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announced the list of events they will be hosting during the summer season. Events include Frances Day, Family Saturdays, Crafts on the Grass, and the inaugural Skidmore College Juneteenth Celebration.
The most anticipated of these events is the 2024 rendition of its summer concert series, “Upbeat on the Roof,” located in Saratoga Springs, NY. The series will run each Thursday from July 11 through August 15. All events are free and open to the public. Art-making activities are geared toward children 5 and older, with an adult companion.
A wide variety of performers will attend the concert series, including both revisiting and new performers. This year, a new collaboration with The Orchard Project and a theater and performance incubator in residence at Skidmore are among the newcomers.
The Tang Teaching Museum – Official website
For 23 years, the Tang Teaching Museum has brought the summer concert series to Saratoga Springs. However, the concert series is not just for musicians, as the aforementioned arts and crafts events, as well as the debuting of art for the museum’s gallery, take place after the performances. Showcasing a diverse set of performers and artists, and spanning across several genres, Upbeat on the Roof brings the best of what Skidmore College has to offer.
The Tang Teaching Museum located at Skidmore College is a monumental feat in the world of education. With exhibition programs that bring together visual and performing arts with interdisciplinary ideas from history, economics, biology, dance, and physics, the Tang inspires learning on a higher level adapted to our modern times. The Tang has one of the most rigorous faculty engagement initiatives in the nation, as well as a robust publication and touring exhibition program that brings the Tang all around the world.
Staff at Upbeat on the Roof are dedicated to providing a family-friendly, fun space for their upcoming concert series. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, camping chairs, food, and drink to picnic on the lawn. Craft kits will be available at 5:30 pm; concerts begin at 6 pm.
Below is the full schedule of summer events hosted by the Tang, including the lineup of the 2024 rendition of Upbeat on the Roof.
Skidmore College’s Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 22, noon to 3 pm
Celebrate Juneteenth at Skidmore College’s annual celebration. The event features Juneteenth-themed arts and crafts, storytelling, food, and performances, with ongoing activities and timed events inside and outside the Museum. Black-owned businesses will have items for sale, including clothing, hand-crafted products, flowers, baked goods, and more. Live musical performances are scheduled for the event, as well. It’s a great opportunity to support local Black artists!
Musical performances will be:
Noon-12:15 pm: Welcome and hip-hop dance performance by Prodigal B
12:15-1:15 pm: Neo-soul music performance by Adrian Emanuel
1:15-2 pm: Congolese dance and drumming workshop by Nkoula Badila and Angel Lau
2-3 pm: Gospel performance by The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Band
Family Saturdays – Saturdays, July 6, August 3, August 17, 2 to 3:30 pm
Our popular Family Saturdays foster multigenerational creative cooperation through looking at artwork, discussing it, and engaging in a hands-on art-making activity. The programs, which are free and open to the public, run from 2 to 3:30 pm. They are suitable for children ages 5 and older, accompanied by their adult companions. No registration required; supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Led by Njeri Jennings, the Laurie M. Tisch Educator for K-12 and Community Programs at the Tang Teaching Museum, the programs are inspired by current exhibitions and art from the Tang collection. Details for each Family Saturday will be announced later.
Crafts on the Grass – Thursdays, July 11 to August 15, 5:30 pm
Before each Upbeat on the Roof concert, Tang museum educators will offer Crafts on the Grass, art-making kits for kids starting at 5:30 pm. A different kit with a craft project will be available each week. All projects are suitable for children aged 5 and up, with adult supervision. Materials will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Frances Day – Saturday, July 20, 2 to 6:30 pm
The Tang Teaching Museum’s annual open house features contemporary art exhibitions, art-making activities, tours, food, music, and more in honor of the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang. Details of Frances Day—including tours, art-making activities, and musical guests—will be announced soon and listed on the Tang website.
Visitors of all ages engage in art-making activities during the 2023 Frances Day community open at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. This year’s Frances Day is July 20. Photo by Megan Mumford.
Upbeat on the Roof Summer Concert Series
July 11 – Future of Broadway
The Orchard Project is a preeminent artistic development laboratory and accelerator for creators of performance and dramatic stories, in residence each summer in Saratoga Springs. This special Upbeat on the Roof performance features selections from project-in-residence Safety Not Guaranteed, a theatrical version of the 2012 feature film, with music by Guster’s Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire, that will have a major New York City production this fall; and from composers-in-residence Jesse J. Sanchez, Anna DeNoia, and others
July 18: Great Mutations
Great Mutations is a Troy, New York-based rock band that brings melodic, intricate songs about love, work, and death to their performances. Since their formation in 2012, they have released four studio albums, including their most recent LP, Gifted Kids, in April. Band members are singer and guitarist Matthew Thouin, bassist Mitchell Masterson, drummer Ian White, and guitarist Tommy Krebs. Join them for the 2024 Upbeat on The Roof on July 18!
Great Mutations – Bandcamp
July 25: Dust Bowl Faeries
Celebrating their tenth year in 2024, Dust Bowl Faeries perform a faerie-tale medley of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, infused with a dose of witchcraft and a dusting of woodland magic. Hailing from the New York Hudson Valley, the band draws inspiration from circus music, murder ballads, and Eastern European folk songs. Instruments like the accordion, lap-steel, electric bass, percussion, and acoustic guitar combine to create the Dust Bowl Faeries’ mystic sound. Founded by Ryder Cooley (“faerie queen”), Dust Bowl Faeries includes Jon B. Woodin (“rocket faerie”), Jude Roberts (“hobbit faerie”), Rubie LaRue (“feisty faerie”), and Andrew Stein (“time faerie”).
Dust Bowl Faeries, photo by Stephen Spera
August 1: Drank the Gold
Drank the Gold is made up of two members: fiddler Oona Grady and multi-instrumentalist James Gascoyne. In 2023, the band was named the Folk/Traditional Artist of the Year at the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The duo plays North Atlantic dance tunes and traditional folk songs with their own original twist, bringing a new face to the folk scene. See them perform at Upbeat on the Roof on August 1.
Drank the Gold, photo by Elizabeth Pedinotti Haynes
August 8: Dan Carr and the Cure for Asthma
The band, in their own words: “Deep within the piney hills of Albany, New York, lurks a gaggle of obnoxious strummers, bangers, and sangers on an epic plot to take over all of Albany. Their music is so incredibly catchy it will brainwash and destroy all the evil-doers in Albany AND Troy. Rock, Country, distortion, they have it all. Tori, Juliana, Gabe, Joe, Sam, and Dan won’t stop ever.” Join them for a rock’n’roll night at Upbeat on the Roof on August 8.
August 15: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese Fulmer and his band are among the fastest-rising groups in the Capital Region. The Carriage House Band has appeared in duo, trio, quartet, 5- and 6-piece formats, and has featured artists including Chris Carey, James Gascoyne, Andy Arnold, Connor Dunn, Dustin DeLuke, Julia Alsarraf, JP Hubbs, Orion Kribs, Bobby Kendall, Chris Bloniarz, Matt Griffin, Connor Armbruster, Paul Guay, Sara Milonovich, Jimi Woodul, Katie Weissman, and Joe Woodul. Join them on August 15 as they close out Upbeat on the Roof!
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band – Official Facebook
Performances will take place every Thursday from July 11 through August 15. Tickets and more information are available here.
The Levitt AMP Utica Concert Series in Kopernik Park has announced its summer 2024 lineup, running June 17 through Aug 19.
Concerts will happen every Monday starting the 17th of June, welcoming artists from around the world to play in downtown Utica. These free performances are family friendly and sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which encourages communities to take advantage of underused public spaces for concerts. Utica is one of 33 cities that have been awarded the Levitt AMP $30,000 grant to fund the concert series. Utica Monday Nite, founded by Lynne Mishalanie, is the fiscal sponsor for the concert series.Â
The series involves young musicians in the community as well. With the Letter internship program, kids can perform after the opener, sometimes as their first paid musical gig.
While the majority of the artists performing are from the United States, Utica has international guests as well. Kommuna Lux from Ukraine will be playing what they call âOdesa Gangsta Folkâ on June 24. They combine Eastern European Melodies combined with Gangster music from the multicultural community of Odesa.
OKAN, a Cuban born duo from Toronto will perform on July 1. They are also genre benders, infusing their Afro-Cuban roots with jazz and folk.
Levitt AMP 2024 Lineup
June 17: Shamarr Allen
June 24: Kommuna Lux
July 1: OKAN
July 8: Joslyn & the Sweet Compression
July 15: The Mallett Brothers Band
July 22: Joe Samba
July 29: Larry & Joe
August 5: Laura Rain & the Caesars
August 12: The Sensational Barnes Brothers
August 19: Angie K
For More information on the series you can visit Levitt.org.
Tupper Lake, the nature-filled crossroads of the Adirondacks, has announced the lineup for its annual Summer Performance Series. The free and open-to-the-public series will begin on July 5 and feature shows for a variety of ages on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The gorgeous small town of Tupper Lake is situated right alongside the scenic Raquette Pond, with an intimate population of roughly 3,000. Despite this, Tupper Lake has always had a thriving community of artists and artisans.
This summer, Tupper Lake’s annual Summer Performance Series is returning with an all-new lineup of local and visiting performers. Bands and artists of all genres will be playing, so there’s bound to be a show suited to anyone. Some of the performing artists include Ursa and the Major Key, an indie psychedelic rock band, Martin & Kelly, a contemporary country duo and Blessid Dirt, a heavy-folk duo.
After a grand opening that will take place on July 4, all shows will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Shows on Mondays and Wednesdays will be live music in a variety of genres, with shows on Fridays focusing more on children’s entertainment, hence the 11:00 a.m. times. All performances will take place on the Tupper Lake Sunset Stage at Flanders Park, right next to the water, so bring some chairs and a blanket!
And while you’re in Tupper Lake, take some time to explore the biking and hiking trails, stroll through the scenic town, and enjoy some of the delicious local eateries.
July 4 Grand Opening
On3 – 4:30 PM
On3 is a three-piece band comprised of Tupper Lakers, Jim Boucher (vocals and mandolin) Josh Pratt (percussion), and Eric Pasternak (vocals and guitar) of Bloomingdale. On3 mixes strong vocal harmonies with traditional songs, originals, classic rock, and instrumentals to create a unique live experience. At times quiet, and at other times rockin’.
The dynamics that they present span generations of music and draw from a wide variety of influences, including artists such as Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, and John Mayer, as well as 100-year-old traditional music. And sometimes, nothing is off-limits!
Night School – 7:00 PM
Alright class, settle down…Night School is a five-piece dance-rock band from Tupper Lake, NY consisting of brothers Andrew and Ben McClelland, alongside Jay Martin, Micah Tyo, and Ryan Gillis and back-up vocalists Lauren Mather and Corrine Mather. Performing some of the most popular dance hits from yesteryear and today, everything from The Beatles to Talking Heads, from Rick James to The B-52’s. Night School is guaranteed to get you moving and grooving. Class is in session.
Monday Summer Series Lineup
July 8 – The Altered Tones – 7:00 PM
The Altered Tones is alocal band featuring four members on guitar, bass and drums playing acoustic and electric covers of classic alternative and rock songs.
July 15 – Ursa and the Major Key – 7:00 PM
Hailing from Plattsburgh, Ursa and the Major Key combines the classic sounds of the 60s and 70s with a modern musical palette. The band fuses influences from classic artists including The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and The Band, as well as modern artists like Whitney, Beach Fossils, Pacific Range, and Levitation Room.
July 22 – The Dave Matthews Tribute Band – 7:00 PM
For over 20 years, the Dave Matthews Tribute Band has been performing sold out shows around the world; playing over 2,000 concerts in 46 states and 9 countries. Throughout the years, the band has evolved from a bar hopping cover band into a dedicated and true tribute band with one goal; to recreate the classic Dave Matthews Band sound so many of us know and love.
July 29 – Shakespeare in the Park – 7:00 PM
One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Hamlet explores themes of revenge, madness, mortality, and the moral complexities of action and inaction. As the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet’s life is thrown into chaos following the sudden death of his father. When the ghost of his father appears to reveal a shocking truth, Hamlet is set on a path of revenge! This timless story resonates with audiences for its exploration of ambition and the human condition.
There will be two Tupper Lake performers in this production: Annachristi Cordes in the title role of Hamlet and George Cordes as the Ghost of Hamlet’s father.
August 5 – Frankie & the Moonlighters – 7:00 PM
Frankie & The Moonlighters are a nostalgia band, formed in 2022. They perform hits from the 50s and early 60s with period correct wardrobe and stage set. The band is made up of members from all walks of life who work regular jobs, in addition to performing. Hence, The Moonlighters. The band is comprised of Frankie Wayne as lead vocalist, The Moonlighters, Donna Fortune – lead and backing vocals, Jessica Kemp – Lead and backing vocals, Melissa Nugent – Lead and backing vocals, with Mike “Mad Dog” Harrigan on guitar, Kevin KMAN McLaughlin on drums, Sue “Suzie-Q” Grimm on Keyboards, and Barb “Boom-boom” Curtis on upright bass.
August 12 – Mickey and Claire – 7:00 PM
Mickey and Claire are brother and sister playing together for decades. This dynamic duo will be playing classic rock & country. Put on your dancing shoes!
August 19 – Gratefully Yours – 7:00 PM
Gratefully Yours has emerged as one of the premier Grateful Dead cover bands in the Northeast. Based out of the Hudson Valley in NY, the band is comprised of an all-star lineup of long time jam band musicians from the area. Their willingness and ability to improvise, and their openness to spontaneity and the energy of the moment lie at the core of their performances and truly sets them apart. It is about creating that Grateful Dead “magic” that Gratefully Yours truly aims to “cover” and pay tribute to. The band members are Alex Mazur, Jude Defalco, Garrin Benfield, Frank Casciaro, Robert Schiff and Jessica Barlow
Gratefully Yours 3/11/22 – The Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon NY – Photo by Dave Vann 2022
Wednesday Summer Series Lineup
July 10 – Blessid Dirt – 7:00 PM
Tereson Dupuy and Eric Pasternak make up this beautiful, Adirondack grown acoustic duo called Blessid Dirt. Both singer-songwriters, their original music is ripe with life experiences most can relate to.
Classified as heavy-folk, they have been influenced by greats such as John Prine, Mary Gauthier, Townes Van Zandt and Led Zeppelin alike. Eric, a native New Yorker, dazzles listeners with some wicked good pickin’ with a brilliant lyrical balance. He brings a dry humor and real life edge to this duo’s setlist. While Tereson, a transplant from New Orleans, adds a bit of soulful Southern charm, making this duo something to be experienced.
Blessid Dirt just released their debut album, appropriately titled “Blessid Dirt.” It is a good sampling of their range of songwriting that is still being explored as they grow as artists.
July 17 – Gadget – 7:00 PM
“Gadget” band plays soul, funk and jazz to bring you to your feet! They came together to celebrate the original funk, soul and jazz of the late 60s and early 70s along with more modern interpretations of the genre. It features original music by Crispin Catricala and select covers from John Scofield, Medeski, Martin and Wood along with New Orleans funk based band “The Meters” among others. The band features veteran performers Crispin on guitar, Michael Hurt on bass, Butch Gage on drums and Dave Casner on keys.
July 24 – Darkside Skinny Dippers – 7:00 PM
Since the beginning of time ‘twas written in the stones, that one day a band would come. Well, that band did come and they’re ready to come again. Formed in the late 60’s as an art collective, Darkside Skinny Dippers, often known more affectionately as the world’s greatest hashtag #DSKINNYD, evolved into a ferocious rock band that defined the course of music history in the late 70’s into the mid 80’s. Since reuniting over Zoom in 2020 this group of youngish men have been working tirelessly 1-2 times a year, perfecting their craft and completing the Richard Simmons 5-minute ab workout in its entirety. They feel confident they can bring you a show that at least half of 20% of you can tolerate. Recommended by 0 out of 10 doctors, the band all but guarantees a baby boom that would rival the mid 40’s-mid 60’s. In short, #DSKINNYD is best described as diverse rock and roll with attitude! There’s a little something for everyone. But don’t take their word for it…
July 31 – Spring Street – 7:00 PM
For 15 years, Spring Street has been rocking the tri-lakes with a unique mix of old and new rock. One of the hottest bands in the Adirondacks, Spring Street serves up Val’s incredible vocals over an instrumental section that gets you moving at every show. Whether they’re cranking out an old rock classic or a new hit song, Spring Street delivers night after night.
August 7 – DiTrani Brothers – 7:00 PM
The DiTrani Brothers, by way of bent melodies and driving rhythms, play perilous tunes for the hopeful influenced by elements of Balkan music and early American jazz/swing. The band delivers both wistful and raucous performances that allude to past traditions with a contemporary sentiment.
August 14 – Adirondack Jazz Ensemble – 7:00 PM
The AJE is a small jazz ensemble made from select members of the Adirondack Jazz Orchestra. Each performance, a different group of AJO members is featured to fit a customized selection of jazz standards, funk, blues, R&B, or whatever type of music we choose to play! The AJRE is promoting music education in upstate New York.
August 21 – Martin & Kelly – 7:00 PM
The incredibly talented duo of Jilly Martin and Ryan Brooks Kelly have become the next must-see act from New England to Nashville. With compelling song-writing, dynamic vocal harmonies, and good ole’ country pickin’ Jilly & Ryan bridge the boundary between traditional and new country. Most recently they warmed up audiences for artists such as Willie Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Little Big Town, Alabama, Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Lonestar, Chris Janson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sara Evans, the Bacon Brothers, and many more.
Friday Summer Series Lineup
July 5 – Stephen Gratto – 11:00 AM
New York State School Superintendent by day, Stephen moonlights as a physical comedian and much much more. His performances are fast-paced and exciting displays of many classic vaudeville and circus skills including juggling, unicycling, rope walking, object balancing, and many other feats of daring, bravery, and side-splitting foolishness.
July 12 – Two of a Kind – 11:00 AM
We are an award-winning husband & wife musical duo, specializing in interactive performances for children and families. We get audiences of all ages involved in the performance, through singing, movement, sing language, lyrics-on-the-spot, puppets and more. We feature a wide variety of musical styles, with vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work and multi-ethnic drumming and percussion. Many thematic programs are available, including songs about reading & books, environmental science & animals, and interpersonal topics such as diversity, conflict resolution, character education and making a difference. We also do lots of songs that are just plain fun and silly.
July 19 – Kit’s Interactive Theater – 11:00 AM
This interactive show depicts the arduous life of early America as well as the revelry. Though days of rest and merriment are few, today is the day of the Colonial Faire. Help indentured servant Katie Cotswold finish her chores so all may skip off to the faire. Partake in the games and frolics where merriment abounds just before the rollicking Maypole dance!
Performance combines history, dance, music, imagination, and improvisation with a great mixture of humor. Kids and adults are cast right into the show.
Developing her original style of interactive theatre since 1987, Kitty writes, choreographs, produces, and performs all of her material for Kit’s Interactive Theatre. Her passion for history and love of theatre have inspired her to create 16 different, high-energy programs ranging from Ancient Egypt to Women’s Rights. With so much creativity, spontaneity and wit packed into each show, adults have as much fun as the kids! Great for ages 5 through adult.
July 26 – The Puppet People – 11:00 AM
Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Find out in this whimsical retelling of the fairy tale by E. Nesbitt. Explore the issues of stereotypes, discrimination, self-esteem, greed, and friendship with this vivid puppet production. This show features classical music, large rod puppets, mouth puppets, a 7 ft dragon and a life-size knight on horseback for a jousting scene your audience will never forget!
August 2 – Meadow Perry – 11:00 AM
Meadow Perry is a Magician, Bubble Artist and Actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder as this sorceress of soap bubbles takes the rules of bubbles outside the box and takes you on an elegant journey exploring the soapy secrets that bubbles hold. Her internationally acclaimed show, “Bubble Magic” combines skillful bubble artistry, magic, music and theatre to create a unique experience for her audience. Meadow Perry has appeared on The CW’s Masters of Illusion as well as at The World Famous Hollywood Magic Castle in the prestigious Palace of Mystery.
August 9 – Jessica Black – 11:00 AM
Jessica is a multi talented artist based in the Catskills area of NY, bringing elegance and passion whether she’s on the ground or in the air. She has performed around the world as a professional dancer showcasing her classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, and showgirl techniques in dance. She has worked on 3 cruise ships, one contract specializing in musical theater in the Broadway show CATS.
Jessica is currently freelancing with 20+ entertainment companies performing for circus’s, private events, festivals, weddings, birthdays, fairs, parades, etc.
In the circus realm, Jessica specializes in aerial hoop, silks, sling, aerial bartending, and stilt walking.
More information on the Tupper Lake Summer Performance Series can be found here.
