Tag: Free Concert Series

  • Freedom Park of Scotia Announces 2024 Summer Concert Series

    This summer, Freedom Park will hold their annual concert series from June 19 through Aug. 21, bringing 26 free shows to Scotia.

    Freedom Park, Scotia

    Kicking off the summer of concerts is a Taylor Swift Singalong featuring singer-songwriter, Sydney Worthley, on Wednesday, June 19.

    Whether you’re a ‘Swiftie’ or not, this is sure to be a fun-filled way to open our season.

    Cathy Gatta, Freedom Park Foundation Board President and Entertainment Director

    This season, Freedom Park is welcoming 10 new acts ranging from party bands to classic rock, including Local 11,  Roxy & The Rollers, and Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band.

    Additionally, Soul Provider will play on Friday, June 28 during the town’s fireworks display. Triffid 2.0 will also play, bringing a revival of the Upstate New York 1980s band on Aug. 10. On the following night, the BWC Jazz Orchestra will perform a tribute show in memory of late Freedom Park visionary, Dennis Madden. Screaming Orphans make their return to Scotia to close out the season on Aug. 21.

    “We’re also excited this year to offer an Improv Night with Schenectady’s Mop & Bucket Company, promising an evening filled with spontaneous humor, audience participation, and lots of fun. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see some of the best local talent in action, delivering a night of laughter and creativity,” added Gatta.

    Shows are offered every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7 PM located at the outdoor amphitheater on Schonowee Avenue, Scotia across from Collins Park. All performances are rain or shine.

    This season’s concerts are presented by Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive-In, and media partners B95.5 FM, The Daily Gazette, and Discover Schenectady.

    Moreover, the Freedom Park Foundation is powered by the support of local businesses, the Village of Scotia, and Freedom Park memberships. With the addition of grants from the Schenectady County Arts & Culture Grant and Town of Glenville, and audience donations, attendees can experience a wide variety of shows free of charge while supporting local musicians.

    Freedom Park Scotia Summer 2024 Concerts

    June 19: Taylor Swift Singalong with Sydney Worthley

    June 22: Big Fez & The Surfmatics 

    June 23: Music Company Orchestra 

    June 26: Capital District Youth Pipe Band 

    June 28: Soul Provider

    July 6: The Rogues

    July 7: SUNY Schenectady Jazz Faculty Combo

    July 10: Cryin’ Out Loud!

    July 13: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra (6:30 Learn to Salsa)

    July 14: Improv Night with The Mop & Bucket Co. 

    July 17: Grand Central Station 

    July 20: Local 11

    July 21: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band

    July 24: The Refrigerators

    July 27: Get Up Jack

    July 28: The Lustre Kings 

    July 31: Skeeter Creek (6:30 Learn to Line Dance)

    Aug. 3: The Seth Tucker Band 

    Aug. 4: Bluz House Rockers

    Aug. 7: Harvest & Rust ~ Neil Young Tribute 

    Aug. 10: Triffid 2.0

    Aug. 11: The BWC Jazz Orchestra (6:30 Learn to Swing Dance)

    Aug. 14: SIRSY

    Aug. 17: Roxy and The Rollers

    Aug. 18: Three Quarter North

    Aug. 21: Screaming Orphans

    For more information on Freedom Park and the 2024 Schedule of Events visit FreedomParkScotia.com

  • The Egg Announces Free Open House Event Series

    The Egg, Albany’s Center for Performing Arts will host a new free series, OPEN House, starting Friday, August 2. The event is in partnership with the NYS Office of General Services, Black Arts & Culture Festival, and First Friday.

    The Egg Open House

    The Egg is holding a new series of events, opening their unique venue up to the community and anyone who wants to attend. Attendees who RSVP will get a preview of the space while being able to enjoy a night full of various forms of entertainment, all free of cost.

    To commence the series of visual arts and music, entertainment starts at 6 PM as doors open in the lobby. Guests will be greeted by projections by B.A. Miale, a psychedelic visual and projection creator from the Hudson Valley. Additionally, the projections will be accompanied by music from a DJ set by Intell Hayesfield.

    The Egg Open House

    At 6:30, there will be a screening of Black Panther in The Egg’s Swyer Theatre. The movie will be followed by a performance from Ghost-Note at 8:30, to close the night out.

    Ghost-Note is an 8-piece funk band headed by two members of the Grammy-winning band Snarky Puppy. The band is made up of talented musicians whose combined repertoire includes the bands of Prince, Snoop Dogg, and Erykah Badu to name a few.

    Ghost-Note

    Members and new patrons alike are invited to the Open House series to experience what The Egg has to offer.

    For more information visit theegg.org To acquire tickets and donate to The Egg, RSVP here.