Hosting the World's Finest International Touring Artists in Schenectady's Central Park!

July 17th

Blotto Records Reunion

It’s the 80s all over again asMTV stars Blotto (of “IWant To Be a Lifeguard” and “Metalhead” fame) join forces with old pals from the band’s Albany-based Blotto Records label, including The Penny Knight Band; The Sharks; The Amazing Rob & John Band; androckabilly legend, Johnny Rabb.


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August 4th

Ruth Pelham & Friends

*Thursday Show - 7pm
With her wonderful Music Mobile, Ruth Pelham has been bringing the gift of music to children and families for over 30 years. Pete Seeger has called her “one of America's greatest songwriters.” Ruth encourages the audience to be part of the show, and you’ll be singing, too!

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August 14th

David Wilcox

With Special Guest Olivia Quillio

Few songwriters have traveled as far and wide as David Wilcox, who discovered America by bicycle even before he began packing a guitar. Oft compared to James Taylor, Wilcox has paved new roads on the six-string; opened deep routes into his psyche; and climbed the heights of melody and inspiration.

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August 24th

Kidz Theater

*Wednesday Show at 7pm

New York City’s professional training ground for young talent comes north! Kidz Theater has sent many of its graduates on to Broadway, winning 16 National Youth Theater Awards in the process. The troupe’s current show is a concert program, “Broadway Through The Ages,” featuring classics from the 1930s to the present.

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July 24th

Sierra Maestra

With Special Guests Taina Asili and Gaetano Vacarro

This renowned Grammy-nominated nonet helped ignite the modern Cuban music revolution, playing a key part in the creation of the indelible 1999 film “Buena Vista Social Club.” Sierra Maestra -- named for the beautiful island mountain range that inspired the music -- deliver classic Cuban “son” with traditional instruments like tres, guitar, trumpet and guiro.

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August 7th

Sekouba

Bolombo Stylee! What’s that? It’s an incredible “Big Country” fusion of roots reggae, dancehall beats and West African melodies as conceived by the one and only Sekouba Diakite. Sekouba sings in English, French and a variety of Ivory Coast dialects but the sound is universal, uplifting and funky.

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August 21st

Block Party

And BBQ * 5:00-8:00pm

Back in the 1950s and 60s, Central Park hosted occasional summer block parties. They were simple events that offered gathering space and some music and food. Fast forward to 2011…Schenectady’s Central Park, since voted “Best Park in the Capital Region” many times over, is now stacked with ball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, an award-winning rose garden, hiking, fishing, pedal boating, a snack bar and the Music Haven Stage. With a nod to tradition, plus a few modern twists, this Block Party will welcome community into the park for a simple summer evening of music, food and enjoyment of the park’s amenities.







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