Hosting the World's Finest International Touring Artists in Schenectady's Central Park!

July 11th

Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra

Bronx-born bassist Alex Torres and his award-winning 11-piece band open the season with a fresh blast of Salsa, Merengue and much, much more. The Amsterdam-based group has been moving crowds’ hearts and feet for over 25 years, from the Capital Region to Texas and back.



July 25th

Nona Hendryx

With Special Guest Bryan Thomas
The legendary diva Nona Hendryx started out singing 60s doo-wop and came to fame in a big way with LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade” in 1975, but she’s has been creating her own pioneering, bold brand of music all along -- a fearless mix of funk, art and proud, proud soul.





August 8th

Ruth Pelham & The Music Mobile

With Special Guests Ramblin Jug Stompers
With her wonderful Music Mobile, Ruth Pelham has been bringing the gift of music to children and families for over 30 years. Pete Seeger has called her “one of America’s greatest songwriters,” and like Pete, Ruth encourages the audience to be part of the show. You’ll be singing, too!





August 15th

Cherish The Ladies

Cherish The Ladies is the most successful and sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music today. The Washington Post says Joanie Madden and her crew display “An astonishing array of virtuosity,” while The Boston Globe raves, “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do.”






July 18th

Red Stick Ramblers

With Special Guest Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys
The music of Lafayette, Lousiana’s Red Stick Ramblers is as hot as fiddling chef Linzay Young’s Rooster Gumbo. The quintet’s hard driving, witty, eclectic sound fuses the best of Cajun, honky-tonk and swing. Bring your dancing shoes!



August 1st

Raul Midon

With Special Guest Martha Redbone

One man, one guitar -- but not like you’ve ever heard before. Raul Midon uses his mouth like a trumpet and his guitar like a drum for an explosive blend of bass, harmony, rhythm and melody. His rich, supple tenor, not to mention his flamenco and jazz-infused songs, make this New Mexico-bred New Yorker one to watch on the world scene.

The buzz for singer-soulwriter Martha Redbone is everywhere. Her album Skintalk is described by Mojo magazine as "Fabulous old school style soul...a gem of a record" while Time Out NY proclaims "Redbone deserves Alicia Keys-level success." With stunning vocals, superbly crafted songs and an amazing group of NY's finest funkateers, Martha¹s shows always bring down the house, and in the short time she¹s been performing "the kind of woman who sets trends" (Billboard) has built a deeply passionate fan base.

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August 22nd

Slavic Soul Party

Eastern Europe meets New Orleans with the massive brass of Slavic Soul Party! Traditional Balkan melodies get mashed up with gospel, jazz, gypsy music and second-like strut every time this New York City nonet convenes, whether it’s at a funky outdoor wedding or Carnegie Hall.