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 Hampshire before trekking though New York with two stops in Saranac Lake and Syracuse following shortly […]
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North Country’s Beloved Waterhole to Reopen
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 the band’s home venues, and new owner Eric Munley’s band the Blind Owl […]
The Waterhole is Closed… For Now
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 remains that the Saranac Lake watering hole will reopen soon under new ownership, but for now, […]
Winter Carnival 2015: Donna the Buffalo with Driftwood at the Waterhole
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 Buffalo took the stage and turned up the heat with their zydeco-laced dance music. The band […]
Winter Carnival 2015: Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan at the Waterhole
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 through their set, which included a wide variety of covers from Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” to […]
Photo Gallery: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, Part 2
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 flings, fireworks and free music and you have the annual Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. This 10 day […]
Hearing Aide: This Train I Ride is Made of Wood and Steel: The Blind Owl Band
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 instrumentation, Arthur Buezo (guitar, vocals), Eric Munley (mandolin, vocals), James Ford (banjo, vocals) and […]
Review: Lucid’s Album Release Party for ‘Home Is Where We Wanna Grow’, June 14
Anybody who has spent quality time in the North Country and enjoys a bit of live music has heard of Lucid. Their vibrant and multi-faceted musical capacity is enough to make anybody stop for a listen. The band of six celebrated lots of hard work and the connections they have made along the way with […]
Cabinet Brings Bluegrass to Upstate NY April 19th & 20th
There just isn’t enough Bluegrass music here in Upstate NY! Yup, I said it and it is a valid statement. Yes we do get a semi-acceptable amount of amazing bluegrass bands and small festivals in this area but acceptable amount to me would be relative to living in Nashville, TN. Take a look at my […]