Saranac Lake

The Waterhole's free live music series Party on the Patio continues this summer and turns the Adirondack village’s Main Street into a block party every Thursday night. Every Party on the Patio is free and with Happy Hour running from 4-7pm…

Something tells us your new favorite artist is passing through New York State this month.

Freight train string quartet, The Blind Owl Band of Saranac NY, is returning to Rochester, NY this weekend to host a spookily impressive Halloween Bash. Accompanied by local favorites, The Honey Smugglers and Folkfaces, The Blind Owl Band…

Massachusetts-based American Roots Rock quintet Daemon Chili is hitting the road this summer in support of their sophomore album released earlier this year, titled Mercy of the Sea. Their 10-city tour is set to start June 3 in New…

Saranac Lake's go-to spot for fresh music and cocktails is set to reopen in grand fashion. The Waterhole will again open its doors and dance floor to host a grand opening party on April 1. It will be Lucid's last show at the 'hole, one of…

Residents of the North Country are mourning the loss today of one of the most legendary concert venues around. The Waterhole closed last night after decades of serving up amazing music along with countless beers and strong cocktails. Hope…

Donna the Buffalo kicked Saranac Lake Winter Carnival up a notch Thursday night with a show that packed the Waterhole. Americana string act Driftwood opened the show with an energetic set that got the audience moving. Then Donna the…

Beau Sasser's Escape Plan made their first Saranac Lake appearance Wednesday night at the Waterhole as part of the venue's Winter Carnival lineup. The danceable funk kept the crowd on their feet throughout the show as the band jammed…

Photos by Kara Zesky, review by Laura Carbone What’s more fun then a parade of frozen leprechauns, fire breathing dragons and ladies doing synchronized dancing with lawn chairs? Add in sideshows of frying pan tosses, frigid golf, Frisbee…

As original as the title, The Blind Owl Band presents their sophomore disc. A distinct set of vocal accompaniment would have one wondering if Tom Waits dropped in (he didn’t) for a batch of fiery bluegrass and dirty jams.  Using traditional…