Summer Jam

A new independent film, "Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: The Documentary", is set to shed light on one of music’s most monumental events. Produced in part by Summer Jam concert promoters Jim Koplik and Shelly Finkel, the film tells the…

HOT 97's Summer Jam festival sees UBS Arena in Elmont, New York as the host for the event's 30th anniversary. The festival sees a stellar lineup of some of hip hop's most notable names. This includes Doja Cat, Sexxy Redd, Offset, Method…

Nick Balzano of the LI Jam Scene has announced his new venture Watkins Jam, taking place July 28-30 at various places in the state, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous Watkins Glen Summer Jam. Nick Balzano has performed…

It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band…

NYC-based pop artist Lexi Mariah is returning to the musical spotlight with her first release of 2021 titled “Playlist.” Her previous singles “Waterfall” and “SOURPATCH” received high praise and now the singer makes her mark on summer with…

In 2020, it is nearly impossible to imagine 600,000 people gathering anywhere, but especially in the rural town of Watkins Glen for Summer Jam '73. For live music enthusiasts, summer is the best time of the year. The warmest months…

Read Part 1 of our Flashback to Watkins Glen Summer Jam, 1973 As the morning of July 28, 1973 revealed itself, the ground beneath the Watkins Glen, New York State concert site was preparing to hold the weight of 600,000 musical travelers…

It was the Summer of 1973, the ‘Hippie movement’ of the 1960’s still existed, but only in isolated pockets, tucked way in the dusty cobwebbed corners of the counterculture. Groups like the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, and The Band…