July 6thMaura O'Connell
Whatever label one attaches to Maura O'Connell, there are precious few singers with the natural ability to delve
so deeply into a vast array of musical material, inhabiting each note and every space in between with such
conviction that the listener is left unquestionably moved and unexpectedly exposed.
July 12thElectric City Blues Fest
July 13thSones de Mexico
Nominated both for American and Latin Grammy awards, Sones de Mexico is uniquely and passionately
dedicated to keeping alive the many traditional forms of Mexican ‘son’ such as huapango, gustos, chilenas, and son
jarocho through melody, lyrics, instrumentation and folklore.
July 20thChasing Rainbows Cabaret
A dazzling night of New York and Broadway Cabaret Show Tunes featuring Musical Director, Nate Buccieri tickling the
ivories for a star-studded cast that includes Benita Zahn, Carrie Weiss, Mary Pohl, Alana Sangiacomo, Peter Lacijan, Bill
Harrison and Rich Satterlee.
July 27thTabou Combo
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, this dynamic, internationally celebrated Haitian big band, with origins near Port-Au-Prince, has delivered
its infectious Compas music to dancing audiences around the globe, from Paris to NYC to the Caribbean and now, finally, to Schenectady, N.Y.
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August 3rdEsperanza Spalding
“Esperanza”, the Spanish word for hope, is a fitting name for this 23-year old bassist, vocalist and composer who
is blessed with uncanny instrumental virtuosity, a multi-lingual voice that is distinctively smooth, yet weathered and a fresh perspective on the future
of jazz and instrumental music.
August 10thBearfoot
BEARFOOT, a youthful Americana band, features twin fiddles, fast-picking mandolin and guitar, upright bass, and ear-catching vocals. Their fresh approach to bluegrass and acoustic music ranges from evocative three-part
harmonies, to original songs and bluesy covers of contemporary tunes. Bearfoot's exuberant stage presence elicits an appeal that bridges generations.
"Led by some truly great singing... this Alaska-based quintet manages to sound both fresh and polished." - Country Music Today
August 17thHot House Flowers
Once dubbed “the best unsigned band in Europe” by Rolling Stone magazine, Hot House Flower’s passionate and unique vibe of roots-laden rock ‘n soul
first came to international attention when they caught the ear of fellow countryman and U2 front man, Bono, while busking on the streets of Ireland.
August 24thAn Evening with Ruth Pelham & the Music MobileWith Special Guests Ramblin' Jug Stompers
The colorfully decorated Music Mobile brings its fun-filled music programs, where participants will sing songs and
join in community-building music activities that entertain and educate while inspiring
an atmosphere of friendship and belonging.
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