The Village of Lake George plays host to a number of music series throughout the summer, starting with Memorial Meltdown in May, ending with ADK Independence Fest in September, and free music series filling in the months between.
Free to the public in Lake George is the Fridays on Summer Concert Series at Shepard Park, starting on Friday, June 10. Eleven performances in all will be held, leading up to the finale on September 2.
Kicking off the series on June 10 is an evening of classic rock, headlined by legendary regional favorites E.B. Jeb. The band is celebrating more than 40 years together and is the northeast’s “go to “ band for the Southern Rock genre. The eight piece band features two drummers, similar to the Allman Brothers’ configuration. E.B. Jeb has opened for many national acts, including Charlie Daniels, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot.
Opening on Friday, June 10 is The Blue Moon Band, a premier classic rock band from the Lake George region. Their music includes covers by Santana, Bob Dylan and classic/southern rock hits and will perform from 6:00-7:10, with E.B. Jeb playing from 7:30-9:30.
All shows are free to the public, and there will be vendors selling food and beverages.
Saturday, June 11 will feature a special night of music for Saturday on the Lake A special Saturday concert at Shepard Park will feature a night of classic rock as The Trilogy Tribute will take the audience on a musical journey to the 60s and 70s with tributes to Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison of The Doors and Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane. The Trilogy performers recreate the persona of each icon while performing the hit songs that enshrined these legends into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Classic Rock Productions concerts like the Trilogy Tribute have headlined shows at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City for the past ten years, including “The Deckstock Festival” tribute to Woodstock.
Opening act Bluz House Rockers are celebrating their 26th year as a seven piece configuration that includes two keyboard players and six members singing lead vocals and harmonies. They have been inducted into the New York State Blues Hall of Fame, and Trish Anderson’s “Three Dollar Bill” went to #2 on the Top 100 charts in Denmark. They are well known in the Glens Falls/Lake George region, having played Summer Jam, Taste of the North Country, Balloon Fest and Save the Lake.
A special edition of Fridays at the Lake is scheduled for next Friday, June 17th starring Alex Torres’ Latin Kings, featuring the Bronx-born Alex Torres has lived most of his life in Amsterdam, NY. In 1980, he put together a 12 piece orchestra to perform a blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, including salsa, merengue, cha-cha and bombs. The infectious beat reflects a culture’s music, but the music brings together people of all ages and backgrounds as they groove to the beat.
The band has always been held in high esteem throughout New England and Canada, receiving the NYS Music Achievement Award, the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award and the Governor’s Excellence in the Arts Award. They performed for Bill and Hillary Clinton and at the inaugurations of Governors Pataki and Spitzer.
Opening the show from 6:00-7:10 is the Stony Creek Band. Similar to Alex Torres’ Latin Kings, the Stony Creek Band has been together for over 40 years. Generations of fans have enjoyed their blend of rock, folk, country and bluegrass. Original members John Strong and Hank Soto still lead the band on stage. Regional legends, they have performed live on International tv for the closing ceremonies of the Goodwill Winter Games, played a governor’s inauguration and performed live on NBC’s “Today Show.”
Fridays at the Lake – Shepard Park, Lake George – 2022 Summer Schedule
Music begins at 6pm and ends by 930pm.
June 10 Blue Moon with opener EB JEB
June 17 Stony Creek Band with opener Alex Torrez Latin Kings
June 24 Jacquelin Mignot and Ten Most Wanted with opener the Family Band
July 1 Yellow Dog with opener Soul Session
July 8 Jett Screamer with opener The Refrigerators
July 15 Tumblin Dice with opener New York Players
July 22 The Ultimates with opener Grand Central Station
July 29 Dirt Cheap with opener The Accents
August 5 Bluz House Rockers with opener Skeeter Creek
August 12 The Ultimates with opener TS Ensemble
August 26 Jonathan Newell with opener Band Vivid (from Connecticut)
September 2 The Schmooze with opener Kick
Rockin for Ronald Lineup
Saturday, August 6
Dirty Harris (3:00-4:30)
The Newells (5:00-7:00)
Reelin in the Years (7:30-9:30)
Sunday, August 7
Jacquelin Mignot and the Family Band (1:30-3:30)
Last Left Band (4;00-6:00)
New York Players (6:30-8:30)
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