They high-stepped into the Saranac Brewery and bid us all a fond goodnight, but in the middle, Dark Star Orchestra took the near capacity crowd on a mind bending, psychedelic journey through the middle 1970s. One of the most fun aspects of attending a DSO is trying to figure out what Grateful Dead setlist they […]
Utica Music and Arts Festival 2015 – A Destination Fest
The Utica Music and Arts Fest has quickly become a must-do summer ending activity in Central New York. The 8th Annual version of UMAF, was held at various venues throughout Utica the weekend of September 11-13. The biggest problem involved with attending this festival is being able to fit in all the great music available […]
Dark Star Orchestra Plays a Collection of JGB Songs at the Saranac Brewery
DSO nixed their usual routine of recreating Grateful Dead shows and played a fantastic mix of Jerry Garcia Band tunes Sunday night at the Saranac Brewery in Utica NY. This deviation of the norm was prompted by the absence of guitarist Rob Eaton who was attending his son’s wedding. The enthusiastic crowd jammed for four […]
FESTY NEWS: 5th Annual Strawberry Jam Family Reunion and Food Drive
Shake off those winter blues and get ready for Festy season. One of the first fests of the 2015 season is the 5th Annual Strawberry Jam and Food Drive at Edgewood Mountain in Laurens New, York. This family friendly event takes place May 15– 17. Tickets are on sale now for $65 presale or $75 […]
A Night at the Stanley Theatre Recreated with The Todd Hobin Band
Three Bands from the early ’80s reunited to recreate a fundraiser for the Stanley Theater in Utica, NY March 21. Headliner The Todd Hobin Band, were once again joined by opening acts the Justice McBride Band and Dust Devil Band. This recreation of the original billing from back in 1981 came together to help save the […]
Grass in the Adirondacks is Blue: Oak Mountain Bluegrass and Arts Festival, August 17th
photos by Neil Van Patten at NVP Photography The foothills of the Adirondacks are a perfect location for camping, hiking, kayaking and fishing, especially in these dog days of summer as the sun sets a little earlier each day. Oak Mountain in Speculator has been an all-seasons destination for years, but in the summer they […]